End Summer with Some Tang!
By Alana Stroud
Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 813-5700
organstoppizza.com
Bring the whole family for an amazing dining adventure at one of the Valley’s best hidden gems. This pizzeria features the world’s largest Wurlitzer organ, which brings people young and old from near and far to see its splendor. The organist plays songs based on requests and performs nightly until closing. Organ Stop was voted the 2009 “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by The Arizona Republic.
The Old Spaghetti Factory
1418 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-0380
osf.com
If your kids love spaghetti, this is the place to take them! Each location is uniquely furnished with antiques that you can eat in—Phoenix’s location features a spaghetti tree in the lobby and an authentic streetcar as the centerpiece! Grown-ups can choose from a wide variety of hearty Italian dishes, and there’s even a gluten-free menu. Established in 1969, this family-owned business knows its spaghetti.
Rustler’s Rooste
8383 S. 48th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(602) 431-6474
rustlersrooste.com
This cowboy joint lassos up your favorite down-home meals and serves them for dinner and special occasions. The kids will love the indoor waterfall and tin slide, which was once used to escape from bounty hunters when the restaurant was still just a cabin. Live country music plays nightly, and the General Store allows you to take home your favorite western souvenirs. Don’t forget to check out the Rooste’s special events!


