A Visit to Joe’s Farm Grill

“Common Food Done Uncommonly Well!”

Who can resist that slogan?

In all actuality, this was NOT our intended destination – we were planning to meet up with my nieces at Rubios, but as we passed Joe’s, Sharolyn said – “Change of plans!” pulled into the turn lane and into the parking lot with the hope of providing me a unique Gilbert, AZ experience.

The restaurant is located in what used to be the Johnson family home ---built in 1966.  You can’t mistake the feel of the place for any other era in time ---the slant of the walls, the remaining fireplace in the sitting area that used to be the family’s living room ---it was like walking back in time to my earliest years.

Thinking back--I could easily picture the entire Brady Bunch walking in the door and lining up to order their own lunch as well!  What a fun place!  Click  for more info on the Joe’s Farm Grill website!

Front Walk to the entrance!

The lines were long but it was worth the wait!

Choose to dine inside or out when the weather is good!

Living room fireplace – where we dined inside.  I think I remember that clock too!

Tables are shaded by enormous Tamarisk trees!

Close by on the property is a fruit and veggie stand with produce grown locally:

Sharolyn checking out the oranges and grapefruits!

Across the parking lot from the Farm stand is the Coffee shop that also serves delectable baked goods and other yummies.

However, being my normal usual easily amused self….I found my greatest flashbacks in the --- REST ROOM!!

In the wall over the commode are childhood icons such as Barbie and GI Joe behind glass panels!

((Yes, this was weird but fun!))

“I am NOT a doll – I am an ACTION FIGURE!!”

No wonder GI Joe and Barbie could never get together ----LOL

Help me! Help me! I’m stuck in here and I can’t get out!

And on the opposite wall ---THIS was hysterical – how many of you remember the THUNDERBIRDS show??

A wall mounted TV actually played episodes of the show while you are in the bathroom – ummm---taking care of business.  Maybe this explains why it took forever for the lady ahead of me to come OUT?!

I SO remember this from when I was a kid ---and yes, I actually had to come look it up on YouTube.  I remember being fascinated by these puppets ----and I remember the first time I really looked and realized that there were STRINGS on their arms making them move..LOL.

The menu was amazing – this place has been featured on  the Food network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” and our food was scrumptious.

If you are in the Gilbert area, it is definitely worth a stop, a wander --- and don’t miss the rest room!!

Dad is feeling much better and we are on our way up to Prescott today for my couple of days with the Thumb Butte Quilter’s Guild!

Have a great Sunday, everyone!