Every time I go to Flancer’s Café a little tear of joy escapes my eye and rolls down my cheek.
Last night was no different.
The menu is extensive, and I always like to try something different. My goal in life is to eat every item on the menu once, and then start over again. My lovely bride is different, she can’t seem to tear herself away from The Perfect “Prickly” Pear — Prickly pear marinated chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise
& melted provolone (Francy likes to substitute with the green chile mayonnaise).
Last night I had the culinary delight you see in the photo to your right. That would be the We Must Meat, I Ain‘t Lion sandwich. It is “Filet Mignon with gorgonzola cheese, chipotle mayonnaise & caramelized onions with lettuce & tomato”. For my side I chose the Jalapeño & Cheddar Mashed Potato Pie.
It was a gastronomic delicacy fit for the royal family (I guaran-damn-tee you the Queen would go ape over this thing) . The steak was tender, flavorful and cubed into perfect bite size chunks of goodness. Just the right amount of gorgonzola, veggies that tasted like they were picked 10 minutes ago and the bread. Oh the bread. They make it there fresh. They may lace it with some highly addictive substance. It’s insane.
Service is always, without fail, spectacular. Food, spectacular. Heck, they even play good background music.
In addition to the regular menu, there is always a special. If you happen to go there when they are serving the Greanie Meanie, get it. Trust me. It is a 7 pepper rubbed pork tenderloin, red onions, roasted poblano chiles, and marinated in red wine, then grilled w/lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo. I just saw on their Facebook page that I missed the “GM” by two days. I’m ready to put a bullet in my head. And step up my campaign to get that beast on the regular menu.
I’m hungry now. May just have to do a Flancer’s lunch”¦
Flancer’s is family owned and operated. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff Flancer the morning a bunch of folks set up the 9/11 Healing Field in Tempe. Super nice guy that does a lot for the community. In addition to the Gilbert location, they also have a Café in Mesa.
Go. Eat. Enjoy. You will not be disappointed.
Flancer’s Café
Gilbert ”“ 610 N. Gilbert Rd. (1/4 mile south of Guadalupe)
Mesa ”“ 1902 N. Higley Rd. (SW corner of Highley & McKellips)
www.Flancers.com
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One of these days we'll try their pizza. I hear it's *awesome*.
I'm a fan! The Mesa location isn't as busy and we go there a lot … it's always at or near the top of our lunch list.
We'll have to meet at the Mesa location sometime…drive by it all the time but never been there.
Oh dude that place is so good. Also dig Oreganos down the street. Oh yeah, and Joes BBQ down the street too. Man, now Im hungry!! Cheers.
OMG love Flancer's! My aunt & uncle were friends with Jeff's parents in Baltimore and recommended Flancer's to me when I moved to AZ. Can you say Shrimp Fondue?! Sometimes I drive from Fountain Hills just for that! Think I will go today…
Oh! I'm supposed to contact Jeff Flancer to speak at an event. Now I just want to eat the food.
I'm in.
Sounds yummy. I wish there was one close to me.
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Love the local content in the blog! "local" is my buzz word for 2011!
Sounds like an awesome place.
Al the best in 2011!
Oh man, that sandwich looks really really good! Don't think I've ever tried fillet on a sandwich.
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That looks like a serious sandwich. What a great idea to include local eateries on your site. Kudos!
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Looks delicious. If im in town, I’m going to check this out. Ah now you made me hungry.