Explore the 5 top spots in Mesa's Summer Place Village neighborhood

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Spending time in Summer Place Village? Get to know this Mesa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a sushi spot to an arcade bar.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Summer Place Village, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. The Broken Yolk Cafe

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Topping the list is traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot The Broken Yolk Cafe. Located at 2034 E. Southern Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 290 reviews on Yelp.

Menu offerings range from south of the border options like huevos rancheros and Baja breakfast tacos to sweet delights like savory crepes (filled with shredded chicken, corn and Jack cheese, topped with poblano sauce, corn, cotija cheese and sour cream) and Tiki Toast (Hawaiian bread dipped in egg batter, grilled and topped with strawberries, blueberries, shredded coconut, caramel drizzle and powdered sugar).

View the full menu here.

2. Sekai Sushi

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Next up is sushi bar and Japanese spot Sekai Sushi, situated at 1017 S. Gilbert Road. With four stars out of 191 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

At Sekai Sushi, you'll find both traditional and specialty rolls, as well as entrees like ramen bowls, the tempura plate (fried shrimp and vegetables served with rice and an egg roll) and the teriyaki don (fried vegetables with either chicken or beef in teriyaki sauce).

Take a gander at the full menu here.

3. Frutilandia

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Mexican spot Frutilandia, which offers Latin treats, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 437 S. Gilbert Road, four stars out of 130 reviews.

This spot offers tropical drinks, milkshakes and fruit smoothies, as well as banana splits and waffle bowls filled ice cream and fruit. When it comes to heartier eats, dive into cheeseburgers, carne asada fries, nachos and the Sonoran hot dog with grilled onions, avocado spread, pinto beans and bacon.

Check out the menu here.

4. The Grid: Games & Growlers

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The Grid: Games & Growlers, a bar, arcade and event space, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 89 Yelp reviews. Head over to 525 S. Gilbert Road to see for yourself.

The arcade features a plethora of console games, as well as pinball and billiards. Hungry? This spot's late-night kitchen serves up chicken parmesan bites, mozzarella sticks, tacos and chicken wings, alongside a variety of vegan options; the bar menu includes craft beer, spirits and cocktails.

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5. Taquitos Jalisco

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Check out Taquitos Jalisco, which has earned four stars out of 81 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 437 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 2. The menu features tacos, seafood dishes, burritos, tostadas, tortas, breakfast items and more. When it comes to dessert, try the flan, arroz con leche or the cheesecake.

Take a look at the full menu.


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