2022 Best of the Best West Valley

BREAKFAST SPOT

Black Bear Diner (West Valley View)

980 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear 623-932-2968, blackbeardiner.com

Black Bear Diner prides itself on home-cooked meals that reflect small-town roots. It has superb breakfast options including chicken-fried steak with eggs, steak and eggs, pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelets, scrambles and more. Be sure to try the cinnamon roll French toast or the chorizo breakfast burrito.

READER RECOMMENDED

TJ’s Homestyle Restaurant (West Valley View)

310 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 623-932-0309

tjhomestylerestaurant.com

Haymaker (West Valley View/ Peoria Times)

1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-536-9000

24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria 623-566-1515, haymakeraz.com

Enroute Coffee & Tea House

Valley View)

15605 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-230-3031 enroutecoffeeaz.com

Enroute Coffee & Tea House is a local coffee and tea shop that prides itself on fun ingredients and creative and deli cious monthly rotating menus. Be sure to try the liquid gold macchiato made with salted caramel, espresso and your choice of milk. It also has pastries from local bakers available.

HEALTHY FOOD

Wildflower (West Valley View)

Multiple locations wildflowerbread.com

Wildflower is proud to be devoted to creating outstanding food, great service and clean restaurants. Previously known as Wildflower Bread Company, it has built a reputation of quality meals since it opened its first location in 1996. Be sure to try the strawberry spinach or the Southwest superfood salads, both served with artisan bread.

READER

Salad and Go (West Valley View)

Multiple locations saladandgo.com

Panera Bread (West Valley View)

Multiple locations panerabread.com

READER RECOMMENDED

Dutch Bros (Glendale Star) Multiple locations 541-955-4700 dutchbros.com

Ebb + Flow Coffee Co. (West Valley View)

21084 W. Main Street, Buckeye 623-476-2348 ebbandflowcoffeeco.com

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Steve T. Strickbine

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CIRCULATION DIRECTOR

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DELI/SANDWICH

Firehouse Subs takes pride in making sure guests are treated and fed well. Its wide array of sandwich choices uses the best meats, cheeses and toppings they can find. Be sure to try the smoke house beef and cheddar brisket made with USDA Choice beef brisket, melted cheddar, mayo and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce.

READER RECOMMENDED

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs (Glendale Star)

5925 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale 623-934-3867 chebahut.com

Jersey Mike’s (West Valley View)

Multiple locations jerseymikes.com

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WINGS

Ray’s Pizza (Peoria Times)

8385 W. Deer Valley Road, Peoria 623-825-7005, rayspizzapeoria.com

Ray’s Pizza is a neighborhood eatery offering some of the tastiest wings in the West Valley. The wings come in quantities of six, 12 or 20 pieces with a choice of plain, hot, medium, mild or bar becue. Don’t forget the dipping sauces, including ranch dressing, bleu cheese dressing or Buffalo sauce. Ray’s Pizza is also known for its delicious pizza pies.

READER RECOMMENDED

Booty’s Wings, Burgers & Beer (West Valley View)

13375 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-440-4739

1300 S. Watson Road, Buckeye 623-386-3080 bootyswings.com

STEAKHOUSE

Arrowhead Grill (Glendale Star)

8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale 623-566-2224 arrowheadgrill.com

Wingstop (West Valley View)

Multiple locations wingstop.com

Arrowhead Grill is an award-winning, luxury restaurant serving incredible culinary experiences. It uses Iowa Premium Est. 8 Angus-Certified USDA Prime cuts of meat with the highest standards. Options include the original recipe Delmonico steak, Porter House, Tuscan steak, house prime rib and New York Strip. It also has seafood and chicken options along with a vast selection of sides including artisan mac and cheese and creamed spinach.

READER RECOMMENDED

Serra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse (Peoria Times)

16160 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria 623-878-8995 serragaucha.us

Fleming’s (Peoria Times)

9712 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria 623-772-9463 flemingssteakhouse.com

BARBECUE

Rudy’s (West Valley View)

845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 480-663-6311, rudysbbq.com

Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q uses pits that are 100% wood fired with oak, a slower-burning wood than the mesquite used by others. Along with time and oak, each plate of Rudy’s Bar-B-Q is perfectly ready to enjoy. Apply the famous Rudy’s Bar-B-Q “Sause” and dinner is served. Be sure to try the baby back ribs and the green chile stew.

READER RECOMMENDED

Eric’s Family Barbecue (West Valley View)

12345 W. Indian School Road, Avondale 623-248-0148 ericsfamilybbq.com

Dillon’s KC BBQ Arrowhead (Glendale Star)

20585 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 623-566-8100 dillonsrestaurant.com

PIZZA

Barro’s Pizza

(West Valley View/Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

Multiple Locations, barrospizza.com

Barro’s Pizza has been an Arizona staple since 1980, when the state’s first location opened. Now there are over 45 locations across Arizona that are owned by the four Barro siblings. The pizza is a combination of thick and fluffy crust, paired with a perfected tangy and sweet, spiced sauce made with the Barro family secret recipe. This, partnered with a generous amount of the highest-quality mozzarella, makes the perfect pizza.

READER RECOMMENDED

Ray’s Pizza (Peoria Times)

8385 W. Deer Valley Road, Peoria 623-825-7005 rayspizzapeoria.com

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (Glendale Star)

7507 W. Rose Garden Lane, Glendale 623-471-6900 loumalnatis.com

MEXICAN FOOD

Raul & Theresa’s (West Valley View)

1363 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-536-9700, raulandtheresas.com

Raul & Theresa’s Mexican Restaurant has been making the finest Mexican food since 1968. Op tions include mouth-watering breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. Be sure to check out the allyou-can-eat shredded beef tacos and cheese enchiladas on Wednesdays.

READER RECOMMENDED

Urban Margarita (Glendale Star)

6685 W. Beardsley Road, Glendale 623-561-6674 urbanmargarita.com

Old Pueblo Cafe (West Valley View)

102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-935-5059 oldpueblocafe.com

ASIAN FOOD

Wok Wei (West Valley View)

15560 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-882-8838 wokweiasiancuisine.kwickmenu.com

Wok Wei is focused on offering a mouthwatering selection of Asian food at a terrific value. Options include moo shu, eff foo young, lo mein and other specialty noodles, fried rice and more. It has several options with the chicken, beef and pork entrees as well. Be sure to try the sweet and sour chicken and the twice-cooked pork.

READER RECOMMENDED

P.F. Chang’s (West Valley View)

14681 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-536-3222 pfchangs.com

SUSHI

Ah-Hai Sushi & Grill (West Valley View)

831 S. Cotton Lane, Goodyear 623-932-3778, ahhaisushigrill.com

Royal Jasmine Thai (West Valley View)

14970 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-236-3362

royaljasmineaz.com

Ah-Hai Sushi & Grill has all the sushi options customers are looking for and more. Selections include a variety of nigiri and sashimi sushi selections along with so many choices for fish, regular, vegetable, hand and specialty rolls. Be sure to try the Arizona roll and the tuna avocado roll.

READER RECOMMENDED

Ah-So Sushi & Steak Restaurant (West Valley View)

15475 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-535-8900 ahsoaz.com

TACOS

Tacos Calafia (West Valley View)

9897 W. McDowell Road, Tolleson 602-935-5419, tacoscalafia.com

Squid Ink Sushi Bar (Peoria Times)

9947 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria 623-561-7747

squidinksushi.com

Tacos Calafia started as a food truck in 2016 to bring authentic Tijuana street-style tacos to Ari zona. The tacos were such a hit that the food truck turned into three restaurants. All the tacos are made with the freshest ingredients, including handmade tortillas, daily fresh salsa and guacamole. Be sure to try the family pack, which includes 10 tacos, two cheese quesadillas, beans, chips and two large drinks for $38.

READER RECOMMENDED

Taco Redempcion (West Valley View)

560 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-882-8010 tacoredemp.com

Bitz-ee Mama’s (Glendale Star)

7023 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale 623-931-0562

facebook.com/bitzeemama

DELIVERY (FOOD)

Barro’s

Valley View)

An Arizona staple since 1980, Barro’s Pizza

a wide

of mouth-watering

have delivered to your door, including piz za, wings, salads and sandwiches. Be sure to check out its daily

READER

Ballpark Pizza and Subs (Peoria Times)

7615 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria 623-979-8222

ballparkpizzaandsubs.com

Gus’ New York Pizza (West Valley View)

6020 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 623-937-4877

ordergussnewyorkpizzamenu.com

ICE CREAM & FROZEN TREATS

Papa Ed’s Ice Cream (Glendale Star)

7146 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale 623-915-4438, papaedsicecream.com

Papa Ed’s Ice Cream is an adorable old-fashioned ice cream parlor located in the garden area behind Packer Family Photography. It has classic ice cream flavors like chocolate, strawberry and vanilla bean, along with specialties like honey lavender and butter beer. It also has dairy-free and vegan options.

READER RECOMMENDED

Yogurtini (West Valley View)

14175 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-234-4988 yogurtini.com

Cold Stone Creamery (West Valley View)

Multiple locations 1-866-452-4252 coldstonecreamery.com

TAKEOUT

Fish & Chips (West Valley View)

9309 W. Van Buren, Tolleson 623-936-3111,

The special recipes from Pete’s Fish and Chips have been keeping the restaurant going strong since 1947. The takeout menu includes fish and chips, shrimp, crabettes, scallops and more. Don’t forget the Pete’s special sauce that comes in 2-, 5-, 8- or 14-ounce containers. Be sure to note, it only accepts cash payments, and there is an ATM on-site.

READER RECOMMENDED

Arriba Mexican Food (West Valley View)

15370 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-223-1735

arribamexicangrill.com

Bitz-ee Mama’s (Glendale)

7023 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale 623-931-0562

facebook.com/bitzeemama

ITALIAN FOOD

Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante (Glendale Star)

19420 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 623-777-1868 bottegaristorante.com

Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante was opened in 2017 by owner Nick DiLello, who wanted to combine his passion for food and hospitali ty. There is something for everyone with all

READER RECOMMENDED

Taste of Italy (West Valley View)

3810 Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-932-2272

W. Elliot Road, Goodyear 623-691-6888 tasteitalymenu.com

Twisted Italian (Peoria Times)

9940 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria 623-537-4000 eattwisted.com

BAKERY/DESSERT

Nothing Bundt Cakes (West Valley View/Glendale Star)

13824 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, 623-547-7415

5890 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, 602-938-9866 nothingbundtcakes.com

In 1997, Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz founded Nothing Bundt Cakes in their Las Vegas home kitchens, and it has grown to more than 400 bakery locations. Nothing Bundt Cakes bake every thing on-site in a variety of delicious flavors and sizes. Try the Red Velvet Bundtinis, bite-size red velvet Bundt cakes that come in a box of 12 topped with cream cheese icing.

READER RECOMMENDED

Sugar N Spice (West Valley View)

14970 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-535-1877 facebook.com/sugarnspicedonuts

Cerreta Candy Company (Glendale Star)

5345 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-930-9000, cerreta.com

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company (West Valley View)

15651 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-249-5520

saddlemountainbrewing.com

Saddle

READER RECOMMENDED

Yard House (Glendale)

9401 W. Westgate Boulevard, Glendale 623-872-3900 yardhouse.com

Ground Control Craft Food & Drink (West Valley View)

4860 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-535-9066 groundxcontrol.com

LOCAL BURGER

Sammy’s Burgers (West Valley View)

525 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-932-0908, sammysburger.com

Sammy’s Burgers is a casual, family-owned restaurant serving up a tasty selection of burgers. Options include classic burgers as well as specialty burgers like the teriyaki burger and the Hawaiian burger. Guests can upgrade to a combo meal with a drink and fries for $2.99.

READER RECOMMENDED

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company (West Valley View)

15651 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-249-5520 saddlemountainbrewing.com

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers (Peoria Times)

9828 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria 623-233-5490 coldbeers.com

FAST-FOOD

In-N-Out Burger

(West Valley View/Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

Multiple locations 1-800-786-1000, in-n-out.com

In-N-Out makes burgers the old-fashioned way. It does not microwave, freeze or pre-package the food, and you can taste the difference. From the first taste of your burger to your last fry, quality is the most important ingredient at In-N-Out Burger. Be sure to check out the not-so-secret menu options, including the 3X3, 4X4, animal-style and protein-style burger.

READER RECOMMENDED

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (West Valley View)

Multiple locations freddys.com

Lenny’s Burgers (Glendale Star)

10635 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 623-776-9280 lennysburger.com

BRUNCH

Haymaker (West Valley View/Peoria Times)

1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, 623-536-9000 24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, 623-566-1515 haymakeraz.com

Locally owned and operated since 2013, Haymaker restaurant will help you get your day started right. It offers breakfast classics like omelets, waffles, French toast and more as well as specialties like the Haymaker Benedict and the pulled pork skillet. It prides itself on quality ingredients and mouth-watering home recipes. Breakfast is served all day.

READER RECOMMENDED

The Wigwam (West Valley View)

300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park 1-866-976-6894 wigwamarizona.com

First Watch (Glendale Star)

9425 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-292-6930 firstwatch.com

BLOODY MARY

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company (West Valley View)

15651 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-249-5520

saddlemountainbrewing.com

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company is a full-service restaurant and Goodyear’s first full-production craft brewery. It serves a de licious B-17 bloody mary made with house-in fused peppered vodka, house-made bloody mix, with a charcuterie garnish and a beer chas er. While enjoying the bloody mary, be sure to check out the wide range of tasty food options from the menu as well.

READER RECOMMENDED

V’s Taproom (Peoria Times)

12575 W. Golf Club Drive, Peoria 623-328-5110

mytrilogylife.com/vistancia/dining

Park Cafe (West Valley View)

44 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-535-6661

facebook.com/parkcafelitchfieldpark

HAPPY HOUR

Roman’s Oasis (West Valley View)

16825 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear 623-932-0922

Since 1986, Roman’s Oasis has been the go-to spot for a good time. The dance hall, live music venue and bar has a happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. dai ly with $3.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 domestic drafts, $3.75 well drinks and $1 off all liquor. Pair your drink with food specials from the menu as well. Remember, Roman’s Oasis is a cash-only bar.

SPORTS BAR

Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill (West Valley View)

Multiple locations, tgpizza.com

Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill has been family owned and operated since 1998. It offers affordable, fresh, homemade food and award-winning specials along with plenty of activities to do with family and friends. Guests can enjoy the best of sports on one of the many giant flat-screen TVs, playing songs on the jukebox, shuffleboard, billiards and darts. There is something for everyone.

READER RECOMMENDED

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers (Glendale Star)

9828 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria 623-233-5490

6718 W. Deer Valley Road, Glendale 623-213-7622 coldbeers.com

Booty’s Pizza & Wings (West Valley View)

13375 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-440-4739

1300 S. Watson Road, Buckeye 623-386-3080 bootyswings.com

Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill (West Valley View)

Multiple locations tgpizza.com

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company (West Valley View)

15651 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-249-5520

saddlemountainbrewing.com

PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME

Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill (West Valley View)

Multiple locations, tgpizza.com

Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill has been family owned and operated since 1998. Guests can enjoy all the best of sports on one of the many giant HD flat-screen TVs. While watching the game, be sure to enjoy all the fresh, tasty food options including burgers, pizza, wings and desserts.

READER RECOMMENDED

Augie’s Sports Grill (West Valley View)

15605 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-932-0001

Zipps Sports Grill (Glendale Star)

19420 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 623-505-7600

zippssportsgrills.com

READER RECOMMENDED

Curtis. Roman’s Oasis is a destination with entertainment every night of the week. Live Bands, DJs, Karaoke, Event Poker, both Couples and Line Dance Lessons, and Trivia. Menu items include such delicacies as coconut crusted shrimp, calamari, seared Ahi tuna, green chili chicken pasta and ribeye steaks... as well as ‘fried wonderfuls’.

Reservations for dinner or parties can be made throughout the year; including wedding receptions, birthday parties, and company events (623-512-0852).

As the city grows, so must the roadways. Therefore, Yuma Road is slated to be widened in the near future to accommodate current and future growth. A new building will be established near the cur rent location, on the same property, prior to the existing building being torn down. Since Roman had help from his contemporaries with building and decorating the current building; so Myra wishes to continue the theme of a ‘community build’ when taking down current décor and then placing it at the new building. Community members are encouraged to sign up at Roman’s to assist.

The next generation of Roman’s family is firmly entwined in the business, as Myra’s daughter Sarah Curtis, who grew up working for her Papa, is the General Manager at Roman’s. Roman’s Oasis is located on the SE corner of Cotton Lane and Yuma Road, at 16825 W. Yuma, Goodyear, Az 85338 623-932-0922

COMMUNITY

CHURCH/PLACE TO WORSHIP

Palm Valley Church (West Valley View)

431 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, 623-536-2106

3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye, 623-536-2106 palmvalley.org

Palm Valley Church is a Christian church that has been going strong since October 2000. Services last about one hour and can be experienced online or in person. Palm Valley Church welcomes over 4,000 people to its campuses each weekend.

READER RECOMMENDED

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (West Valley View)

13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale 623-935-2151 stacc.net

BEST-KEPT SECRET

Off the Hook Meat Shop (West Valley View)

14960 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-248-1206, offthehookmeatshop.net

Christ’s Church of the Valley (West Valley View)

Multiple locations ccv.church

Off the Hook Meat Shop is a family-owned and -operated butcher shop that sells prime meats and the seasonings to go along with them. Its selection includes ground beef, pork chops, chick en breasts, New York strip steaks and top sirloin steaks. It even offers cooking classes and has a knife-sharpening service the second Tuesday of every month.

READER RECOMMENDED

Screws and Sparkles (West Valley View)

343 E. Monroe Avenue, Buckeye screwsandsparkles.com

The Astrology Store (Glendale)

5735 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-463-6286 theastrologystore.com

NONPROFIT

Hope’s Closet (West Valley View)

415 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-925-0965, newlifectr.org/hopes-closet

Hope’s Closet is a thrift store crucial to New Life Center’s work with domestic violence survivors. From the website, every child and adult seeking refuge at New Life Center’s emergency shelter has access to all the clothing and furnishings at Hope’s Closet free of charge. All proceeds from Hope’s Closet are used to support New Life Center’s shelter operations.

St. Vincent de Paul (West Valley View)

1450 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 602-266-4673 stvincentdepaul.net

Hospice of the Valley (Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

9435 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria 623-583-4848

13614 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 602-978-1343, hov.org

fun & activities

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium (West Valley View)

16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park 623-935-9453, wildlifeworld.com

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park has Arizona’s largest collection of exotic and endangered animals, with more than 600 sepa rate species, including cheetahs, hippos, meer cats and others. Guests can feed stingrays at the aquarium and observe penguins, otters and sharks. Be sure to check out the rides and the petting zoo as well.

READER RECOMMENDED

Main Event (West Valley View)

10315 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-936-5300 mainevent.com

Glendale Glitters (Glendale Star)

5812 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-930-2299 glendaleaz.com

GOLF COURSE

The Wigwam (West Valley View)

300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park 1-866-976-6894, wigwamarizona.com

The Wigwam’s 18-hole championship golf courses offer a range of challenges for golfers. They have three 18-hole courses — the Gold, Blue and Red. The Gold Course is the most challenging, as it’s nicknamed “Arizona’s Monster,” and it’s been named one of the top golf courses in America. The Wigwam also has Titleist golf club rental sets available at the resort.

READER RECOMMENDED

Palm Valley Golf Club (West Valley View)

2211 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-935-2500 palmvalleygolf.com

Blackstone (Peoria Times)

12101 W. Blackstone Drive, Peoria 623-707-8700

blackstonecountryclub.com

Christian

6827 W. Belmont Avenue,

623-201-5066 cbrothers.com

Barbershop on Main (West Valley View)

21029 W. Main Street, Buckeye 480-382-9442,

The

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Glendale Barber Shop (Glendale Star)

6825 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale 623-934-0431 glendalebarber.com

J’s Barbershop (West Valley View)

14270 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-935-6136

HOMEBUILDER

Fulton Homes (West Valley View)

9140 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe 480-753-6789, fultonhomes.com

For over 40 years, Fulton Homes has been one of Arizona’s top homebuilders. It strives to build neighborhoods and communities that stand the test of time. Fulton homes have various features, including inspired floor plans, granite countertops, 36-inch maple cabinets, 18-inch ceramic tile and energy-efficient options.

READER RECOMMENDED

Shea Homes (Glendale Star) 480-933-5840 sheahomes.com

Sparrow Living – Mera Westgate/ Glendale (Glendale Star)

7460 N. Zanjero Boulevard, Glendale 623-400-1520, sparrowliving.com

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

Avondale Garage Doors Inc. (West Valley View)

432 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-693-8677, avondalegaragedoors.com

Founded in 2004, Avondale Garage Doors Inc. is a family-owned and operated business special izing in installing and repairing garage doors. The company still has an A-plus rating with the Better Business Bureau after 18 years of service. It backs up all its new garage doors with a 100% product service guarantee and offers a same-day garage repair and installation service.

READER RECOMMENDED

A-1 Garage Door Service (Glendale Star)

3254 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix 623-748-4244, a1garage.com

Palm Valley Garage Doors (West Valley View)

18359 W. Montecito Avenue, Goodyear 623-232-8587, palmvalleygaragedoors.com

HOME FURNISHINGS

American Furniture Warehouse (West Valley View)

5801 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale 602-422-8800, afw.com

American Furniture Warehouse has quality, stylish home furnishings and accessories at the lowest pric es. American Furniture Warehouse makes a priority of working efficiently and keeping costs low so those savings can be passed on to the more than 1 million customers the company serves each year.

READER RECOMMENDED

Living Spaces (West Valley View)

6767 W. Bell Road, Glendale 1-877-266-7300 livingspaces.com

Lina Home Furnishings (Glendale Star)

5870 W. Bell Road, Glendale 602-993-1338, linafurnishings.com

JEWELRY STORE

Osborne Jewelers (West Valley View)

15350 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-925-1815, osbornejewelersinc.com

Osbourne Jewelers was created by Ken and Joanne Osbourne over 25 years ago. It carries a vast inventory of high-end jewelry, including Frederic Duclos, Royal Jewelry, LeVian, Pandora, Diadori and Galatea Pearls. It also has various one-of-a-kind items and has a watch technician on staff. Osborne Jewelers is built on integrity and will always be dedicated to offering fair and long-lasting jewelry services.

READER RECOMMENDED

Goodyear Gold Buying (West Valley View)

15655 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 480-399-4919 goodyeargoldbuying.com

Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures (Glendale Star)

5836 W. Palmaire Avenue, Glendale 623-440-9036

memorylanetrinketsandtreasures.com

REAL ESTATE AGENCY/AGENT

Lisa R. Baker, Hunt Real Estate ERA (Glendale Star) 7170 W. Camino San Xavier, Glendale 602-633-5525, lisarbaker.com

Lisa R. Baker of Hunt Real Estate ERA has been a licensed real estate agent since 1999 and has received the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for 2019, 2020 and 2021. She provides personalized service with the knowledge needed for navigating current market conditions. She offers a wide range of services for buyers, sellers and renters.

Chris StarkWest USA Realty (West Valley View)

2920 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-695-3929, westusa.com

READER RECOMMENDED

Jennifer Polansky (West Valley View) - TIE 2950 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 480-577-3918

jenniferpolansky.com

Linda BookerRealty One Group (Glendale Star) - TIE 20359 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 602-350-0727 lindabooker.com

SOLAR

Cool Blew (West Valley View/ Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

8927 W. Bloomfield Road, Peoria 623-234-2836, coolblewsolar.com

Cool Blew is a SunPower solar panel authorized dealer. Experts can quickly assess your needs and personally find you the absolute best solar installation deals. According to its website, SunPower is on the forefront of solar technology and excels when it comes to innovation, design and pro duction of solar equipment, so customers can be confident they will have high-quality products on their homes.

READER RECOMMENDED

Argent Solar (West Valley View)

671 N. 137th Avenue, Goodyear 1-877-959-3479 argentsolar.com

AZ West Solar (Glendale Star)

1403 W. 10th Place, Tempe 480-867-4455 azwestsolar.com

Truly professional. Easy to talk to. Stays in touch. Highly recommend.

Lenny W.

"I am so happy I decided to go with Lisa. I almost settled with an investor for my dad's property and would have lost tens of thousands of dollars. She was highly recommended by a family member and I decided to hire her immediately when I consulted with her due to her warm, friendly, optimistic, and trustworthy presence. She knows her stuff..."

M.

You deeply care about your client and their best interests and go above and beyond. You helped clean and stage my mom in-laws house to make sure it presented well during the open house. Excellent follow-up and forward-thinking mindset.

Mona W.

Lisa has the network and ethics and professionalism everyone wants in a realtor. Before, during, and after the time Lisa sold my home, she has provided me with the information I needed and the answers to my questions. Even now, as I still search for a new home in a different state, Lisa continues to be my standard for what is ethical and professional. And, she is the heart of Glendale, AZ - she knows her community and is involved. Which helps her narrow down the ‘right’ home for you. When you ask yourself - what do I want in a realtor - Lisa is the standard to measure by. Thank you Lisa for the awesome, information, timing, photos...everything you did to support me and the sale of my home.

Melissa D.

“Lisa truly exceeded our expectations with everything during the sale of our home and purchase of our new one. This felt so overwhelming but was made possible with her help. She went through our home and gave us a room by room, item by item list of what to change to make it ready for listing. She brought in things to help stage our home, arranged for carpet cleaners, house cleaners, and professional photos. By the time she was done I hardly recognized our house it looked so amazing! Check out before and after pictures on her site to see what I mean, not just from my home but others too! When it came to negotiating contracts she explained things so thoroughly, sometimes multiple times when we couldn’t remember her earlier answer, and walked us through each step. She was available whenever we needed her for a phone call, text, appointment at the house, or just a quick reassurance that everything would be okay. And to top it off, a thoughtful move in gift included things like toilet paper and soap which can be easy to forget and some legos for the kids to enjoy and keep busy while we tried to get moved in. While we plan on growing old and gray (grayer) in this house, if we ever have the need for a realtor again she will always have our business! I cannot sing her praises enough!”

Rachel A.

Lisa R Baker

Distinctive Properties

GRI ABR MRP RSPS SFR REALTOR

Real Estate ERA

7170 W Camino San Xavier #D113, Glendale, AZ 85308 lisa.baker@huntrealestate.com

(602) 633-5525

Ford (Glendale Star)

6400 N. 51st Avenue,

623-842-8685 sandersonford.com

Avondale

10005 W. Papago

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Chick-fil-A

Times)

Multiple locations, chick-fil-a.com

Chick-fil-A has

or at

(West

1-844-610-8941

drive-thru. Chick-fil-A

sandwich since 1964

with top-notch

READER RECOMMENDED

Enroute Coffee & Tea House (West Valley View) 15605 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-230-3031 enroutecoffeeaz.com

Dutch Bros (West Valley View)

Multiple locations 541-955-4700 dutchbros.com

Jackrabbit Java (West Valley View)

781 N. Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye 623-248-9296, jackrabbitjavaco.com

Jackrabbit Java is proud to be a family-owned, drive-thru coffee shop offering high-quality beverages and quick and friendly service. It uses locally roasted coffee and local dairy products. They even have pastries for sale provided by local bakeries. Be sure to take a look at the sig nature drinks including the cookie butter and sunrise Red Bull options.

READER RECOMMENDED

Twisted Sugar (Peoria Times)

24737 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria 602-751-3817

Mera Goodyear (West Valley View)

1375 N. 145th Avenue, Goodyear 623-400-1350 sparrowliving.com/mera/goodyear

AUTO REPAIR

Litchfield Auto Repair (West Valley View)

671 N. 137th Avenue, Goodyear 623-882-8700, litchfieldauto.net

Litchfield Auto Repair has been top rated and trusted since 2013. The family-owned and -oper ated auto shop makes every effort to provide honest repairs and outstanding customer service. Services include basic maintenance like an oil change to more complex engine repairs. It specializes in domestic, European and Asian vehicles including hybrid and diesel models.

READER RECOMMENDED

Wilhelm Automotive (West Valley View) Multiple locations 623-400-7760 wilhelmautomotive.com

Jones Ford (West Valley View)

24600 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye 1-877-934-0012 jonesfordbuckeye.com

PET SERVICES

Petz Place (West Valley View)

890 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-344-0500, petzplace.com

Petz Place is a local neighborhood pet store that has been serving the West Valley for almost 10 years. It offers a wide range of pet food, including specialty brands like Fromm, Primal, ACANA and NutriSource. Grooming services are also available seven days a week. It even has a drive-thru for customers on the go.

READER RECOMMENDED

Pratt’s Pet Store (Glendale Star)

5237 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-939-3326 prattspets.com

Peoria’s Pet Market (Peoria Times)

8978 W. Union Hills Drive, Peoria 623-302-5955 peoriaspetmarket.com

HAIR SALON

Thairapy Salon (West Valley View)

14940 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-433-8757, thairapysalonaz.com

Established in 2018, Thairapy salon is a full-service salon that provides a wide variety of services including haircuts, color, extensions and more. The team is staffed with professionals who have several years of experience in hair care. They also have estheticians on staff with services including lash extensions, permanent makeup and facials.

READER RECOMMENDED

Society West Salon (West Valley View)

106 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park 623-536-8113

vagaro.com/societywestsalon

The Blue Daisy Day Spa Salon

Boutique (West Valley View)

21029 W. Main Street, Buckeye 602-551-8623

thebluedaisydayspa.com

NAIL SALON

Q Nail Bar (West Valley View)

560 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-932-1803, qnailbargoodyear.com

Q Nail Bar provides exceptional, professional nail care for those in the West Valley. Services include artificial nails, dipping powders, liquid gels, manicures and more. It also has waxing services available. Try the refreshing spa pedicure that includes an essential oil foot soak, pedicure, citrus sugar scrub, callus eliminator, massage and paraffin wax.

READER RECOMMENDED

Glamour Nails (West Valley View)

4830 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-536-3330 facebook.com/GlamorNails4830

TREE NURSERY

Moon Valley Nursery (West Valley View/ Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

Multiple locations 480-374-3964, moonvalleynurseries.com

Pretty Little Nails & Spa (West Valley View)

1333 E. Northern Avenue, Phoenix 602-682-7953

Moon Valley Nursery has acres of growing trees, palms, shrubs and more to enhance any size landscape. The team delivers and can personally plants everything in their inventory. They also offer services including free landscape design to create an incredible yard. Whether you need just a tree or an entire landscape, Moon Valley Nursey has it.

READER RECOMMENDED

Jackrabbit Nursery (West Valley View)

4421 S. Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye 623-386-4700

jackrabbitnurseryaz.com

Elgin Nursery (West Valley View)

8606 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix 623-936-1100 elginnursery.com

ATTORNEY

Lerner & Rowe (West Valley View/ Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

Multiple Locations 1-844-977-1900, lernerandrowe.com

Since 2005, the team at Lerner and Rowe has helped thousands of injured people get their lives back on track. It has over 240 years of com bined litigation experience dedicated to personal injury, according to its website. Knowledge in various aspects of personal injury allows it to help clients obtain the highest compensations for their injuries.

READER RECOMMENDED

Lincoln & Wenk (West Valley View)

1616 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 14050 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria 623-748-4890 lwazlaw.com

Faith, Ledyard & Faith (West Valley View)

919 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 623-806-8994 faithlaw.com

POOL SERVICE

Litchfield Park Pool Services (West Valley View)

4900 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-935-5121, litchfieldparkpool.com

Opened in 1979, Litchfield Park Pool Services has grown to include service on 500 pools in the West Valley on a weekly basis. It also has a retail store and provides pool repair service. From the website, the company still maintains a family business model and continues to garner support from and build relationships with the local community.

Miracle Blasting and Pool Care (West Valley View/Peoria Times/ Glendale Star) 623-695-9199 miraclepoolcare.com

READER RECOMMENDED

We Fix Ugly Pools (Peoria Times) - TIE 1924 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix 602-253-4499 wefixuglypools.com

HOME SERVICES

West Valley Custom Garage Cabinets (West Valley View)

13365 W. Foxfire Drive, Surprise 623-455-9612, wvcabinets.com

West Valley Garage Cabinets is a family-owned and -operated business with over 25 years of garage cabinet experience. It services all of Arizona, and in-home estimates are always free. Be sure to check out the showroom and you can see all the options in person. It even has cabinet experts that will help you design a dream garage.

READER RECOMMENDED

1 Buckeye Plumbing (West Valley View)

23400 W. Galpin Road, Buckeye 623-386-0710

SENIOR LIVING

La Loma Village (West Valley View)

14154 S. Denny Boulevard, Litchfield Park 623-537-7540, sunhealthcommunities.org

Christian Brothers Plumbing (Glendale Star)

6827 W. Belmont Avenue, Glendale 623-201-5066, cbrothers.com

AE & Sons Complete Pool Remodeling (Glendale Star) - TIE 602-505-8066 aeandsons.com

La Loma Village is a senior living community that delivers a comfortable and carefree lifestyle for its residents. Services are available for independent living and for individuals needing more assistance with daily activities. La Loma Village includes luxurious residences and amenities with beautifully landscaped walking paths and desert mountain views.

READER RECOMMENDED

The Ridges at Peoria (Peoria Times)

18170 N. 91st Avenue, Peoria 623-974-5848 ridgesatpeoria.org

PLUMBING SERVICE

Christian Brothers Plumbing (Glendale Star)

6827 W. Belmont Avenue, Glendale 623-201-5066, cbrothers.com

Avanti Senior Living (Peoria Times)

26850 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria 602-366-4600

peoria.avanti-sl.com

Christian Brothers Plumbing has been in business for 40 years and is proud to offer upfront pric ing and honest service. It offers a range of services including drain cleaning, burst pipe repair, toilet repair, water heater services and more. It even offers emergency plumbing repair when you need help right away. The company also offers a variety of other essential services including A/C repair and electrical repair.

READER RECOMMENDED

1 Buckeye Plumbing (West Valley View) - TIE

23400 W. Galpin Road, Buckeye 623-386-0710 facebook.com/ 1buckeyeplumbing

Cool Blew (West Valley View/ Peoria Times/ Glendale Star) - TIE

8927 W. Bloomfield Road, Peoria 623-872-2900, coolblew.com

The Plumber Guy (West Valley View/ Peoria Times)

9162 W. Cactus Road, Peoria 623-583-6424, theplumberguy.com

PLACE TO WORK

Litchfield Elementary School District (West Valley View)

272 E. Sagebrush Street, Litchfield Park 623-535-6000, lesd79.org

Litchfield Elementary School District is an award-winning school district that offers competitive salaries and free medical, dental and life insurance for full-time teachers and employees. It also has opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Positions include teachers as well as food service workers, substitutes, bus drivers and more.

READER RECOMMENDED

Avondale Elementary School District (West Valley View)

295 W. Western Avenue, Avondale 623-772-5000 chooseaesd.org

City of Peoria (Peoria Times)

8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria 623-773-7000 peoriaaz.gov

VETERINARIAN/ HOSPITAL

Midwestern University Animal Health Institute (Glendale Star)

5715 W. Utopia Road, Glendale 623-806-7387, mwuanimalhealth.com

Midwestern University’s Animal Health Institute Companion Animal Clinic is a full-service clinic committed to caring for your four-legged family members. Being a health care university, it pro vides the most up-to-date care at reasonable prices. The state-of-the-art facility is outfitted for services including laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgery, dental treatment, CT scans, ultrasonog raphy and physical therapy.

READER RECOMMENDED

Palm Valley Animal Clinic (West Valley View)

2520 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-935-3825, palmvalleyanimalclinic.com

AZPetVet Goodyear Animal Hospital & Grooming (West Valley View)

380 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-882-9000, goodyearah.com

Tanger Outlets (Glendale Star)

PLACE TO SHOP

6800 N. 95th Avenue, Glendale 623-877-9500, tangeroutlet.com/glendale

READER RECOMMENDED

Arrowhead Towne Center (Glendale Star)

7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale 623-979-7777 arrowheadtownecenter.com

THRIFT STORE

Goodwill (West Valley View)

Multiple Locations

602-535-4000, goodwillaz.org

Goodwill is known around the world for offering quality items at affordable prices. Guests can find all sorts of treasures including paintings, shoes, toys, fur niture, designer clothing and more. It also provides employment placement services and opportunities.

READER RECOMMENDED

Hope’s Closet (West Valley View)

415 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-925-0965, newlifectr.org/hopes-closet

St. Vincent de Paul (West Valley View)

1450 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 602-266-4673, stvincentdepaul.net

Screws and Sparkles (West Valley View)

343 E. Monroe Avenue, Buckeye screwsandsparkles.com

Reuben GonzalesState Farm Insurance (Glendale Star)

N. 67th Avenue, Glendale 623-979-9171

Jared Fink - State Farm

(West Valley View)

700 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-536-2886

PLACE TO EXERCISE

Mountainside Fitness (Peoria Times/Glendale Star) 9745 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria 623-561-5525, mountainsidefitness.com

With 20 locations throughout the Valley, Mountainside Fitness is the largest locally owned chain of fitness centers in Arizona. Facilities include strength equipment, cardio equipment with personal televisions, free towel service, an Accelerate Cycle Studio, a steam room, showers, a yoga studio and a basketball court, to name a few. Be sure to try out the numerous group fitness classes it offers.

READER RECOMMENDED

EōS Fitness (West Valley View/ Peoria Times/Glendale Star) Multiple locations eosfitness.com

Lifetime Fitness (West Valley View) 14540 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-536-9595 lifetime.life

CREDIT

Desert Financial Credit Union (West Valley View)

Multiple Locations

1-800-456-9171, desertfinancial.com

A group of 15 Arizona educators started Desert Financial Credit Union in 1939. They believe in contributing time and money to the community and their members. Benefits include free check ing, cash back, ATM fee waivers and free custom checks. The team at Desert Financial is there to help with all your financial goals.

READER RECOMMENDED

SunWest Credit Union (Peoria Times)

16879 N. 75th Avenue, Peoria 623-334-2844 mysunwest.com

Desert Financial Credit Union (Glendale Star)

Multiple locations 602-433-5626 desertfinancial.com

SENIOR HOME CARE

Home Instead Senior Care (West Valley View) - TIE

250 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-777-3637 , homeinstead.com

Home Instead Senior Care strives to help ag ing adults remain safe and well at home. Accord ing to its website, it is their mission to provide a care plan personalized to your family’s needs to bring comfort, connection and quality of life in the place that they love the most, their home. Services they provide include Alzheimer’s care, hospice care, meal prep and more.

Visiting Angels (West Valley View) - TIE

12725 W. Indian School Road, Avondale 623-266-9304, visitingangels.com

Visiting Angels provides tailored home care for seniors based on their individual needs and preferences. They provide families with piece of mind while helping older adults live safely in their own home. A trusted care professional will be there to provide service with integrity, competence, kindness and compassion.

READER RECOMMENDED Right at Home

(West Valley View)

13851 W. La Mar Boulevard, Goodyear 623-547-0700

rightathome.net

A Caring Hand for Mom (Peoria Times)

7154 W. Tether Trail, Peoria 1-800-881-7706 acaringhandformom.com

FINANCIAL/RETIREMENT PLANNER

Credit Union West (Glendale Star)

Multiple locations 602-631-3200, cuwest.org

Credit Union West was founded in 1951 as Luke Federal Credit Union and was originally located on Luke Air Force Base. They are a not-for-profit credit union, and it puts members first. It offers many financial and retirement planning options, including brokerage accounts, advisory accounts, life insurance and tax deferred annuities.

READER RECOMMENDED

Laura Robb - Raymond James Financial (West Valley View)

14950 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-478-2368 raymondjames.com/robbwealthmanagement

Edward Jones (West Valley View)

Multiple locations edwardjones.com

MORTGAGE/TITLE INSURANCE

Pioneer Title Agency (Glendale Star)

Multiple locations 520-458-3500, pioneertitleagency.com

Since 1985, Pioneer Title Agency has expanded to over 70 locations across Arizona. The agency strives to create a supportive environment with excellent service and a focus on the client. From the website, it understands purchasing, selling or refinancing a home is an intimate process and are honored to be a part of the transaction.

READER RECOMMENDED

Title Alliance Elite Agency (West Valley View)

250 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-265-5760 taeliteaz.com

First American Title Insurance Co. (Peoria Times)

Multiple locations local.firstam.com/az

Tride

(West Valley View/Peoria

10404 W. Coggins Drive, #101, Sun City 602-710-1371, trideandtruepestcontrol.com

Tride and True

It is local,

It

has

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Estrella Mountain Pest Control (West Valley View) 623-239-0721 goodyearpestcontrolservices.com

GO Pest (West Valley View) 623-680-3931 gopestllc.com

West

W.

RECOMMENDED

AZ’s

Boulevard,

602-721-2583 westsideroofingllc.com

Roofing (West Valley View) 623-522-9322 azsbestroofing.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Spooner Physical Therapy (West Valley View/Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

Multiple locations, spoonerpt.com

Wondering if you could benefit from

feel better

activities? Seeking the Spooner team first for

therapy or hand therapy but not sure where to start? Ready to move

aches

regardless of age, ability or situation. Get started today with a complimentary

can save you both time and money. The pros at Spooner are dedi cated to serving

see how PT can help you.

READER RECOMMENDED

Estrella Parkway Medical Center (West Valley View)

530 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-932-9211 estrellapkwymed.com

Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy (Glendale Star)

Multiple locations foothillsrehab.com

13065 W.

623-845-1400

2580

READER RECOMMENDED

Nationwide Vision (West

Multiple locations nationwidevision.com

Westbrook Vision Center (Peoria Times) 8877 W. Union Hills Drive, Peoria 623-256-0400 westbrookvision.com

technology available.

READER RECOMMENDED

Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry (West Valley View)

14555 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 20755 W. McDowell Road, Buckeye 623-535-7873, pvpd.com

Kids-R-Kool Dentistry (Peoria Times)

7505 W. Deer Valley Road, Peoria 623-572-5777 kidzrkooldental.com

DERMATOLOGIST

Epiphany Dermatology (Peoria Times)

7767 W. Deer Valley Road, Peoria 623-487-3003, epiphanydermatology.com

Epiphany Dermatology prides itself in offering the highest standard of dermatologic care. The team works with patients on a personalized treatment plan to achieve the very best outcome. It has board-certified dermatologists and aestheticians on staff and offers an array of services to treat all skin conditions including general dermatology, cosmetic/aesthetic procedures and skin cancer treatments.

READER RECOMMENDED

U.S. Dermatology Partners Goodyear (West Valley View)

14537 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-321-5450 usdermatologypartners.com

Dr. Betty Hinderks DavisRegency Specialties (West Valley View)

10240 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 623-243-9077 regencyspecialties.com

Kelly Hilgers Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Jason MussmanRegency Specialties (West Valley View)

10240 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 623-243-9077, regencyspecialties.com

Dr. Jason Mussman is one of Arizona’s most experienced and well-respected plastic surgeons, offering advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures focused on accomplishing each patient’s individual goals safely and successfully, according to the website. Mussman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

READER RECOMMENDED

Advanced Image Medspa & Elite Wellness (Glendale Star)

7942 W. Bell Road, Glendale 480-845-4121

advancedimagemedspa.com

Dermacare

(West

14551 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-535-7050 azdermacare.com

ORTHODONTICS

Hilgers

(West Valley View)

1646 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, 623-935-3908 17750 W. Elliot Road, Goodyear, 623-243-9884 hilgersorthodontics.com

Dr. Michael Hilgers and his welcoming staff’s goal is to deliver

highest quality

care in

West Valley. Hilgers Orthodontics achieves efficient

READER RECOMMENDED

Olson Orthodontics (West Valley View)

13575 W. Indian School Road, Litchfield Park 623-536-7004

4252 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye 623-536-7004 olsonortho.com

modern

last

Dunn Orthodontics (West Valley View)

5220 N. Dysart Road, Litchfield Park 623-536-4939 dunn-orthodontics.com

They

treatment comfort ably

DENTIST

Gentle Family Dentistry - Dr. Charles Clausen, Dr. Kimball Morejon (West Valley View)

13055 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-848-0100, charlesclausendds.com

Gentle Family Dentistry has 25 years of experience and provides a one-stop shop for all your dental care needs. It has three doctors on staff to offer patients most dental services including emergency dental care, braces, root canals, gum restoration, sleep apnea treatments and more. It strives to provide dental care in the gentlest manner possible.

READER RECOMMENDED

Estrella Mountain Dentistry (West Valley View)

700 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-474-6095 estrellamountaindentistry.com

HOSPITAL/ MEDICAL CENTER

Banner Estrella (West Valley View)

9201 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix 623-327-4000, bannerhealth.com

AZ Family Dental (Glendale Star)

8519 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 623-939-6574 azfd.com

OB/GYN

Estrella Women’s Health Center (West Valley View) 35 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-846-7558, womenshealthaz.com

Estrella Women’s Health Center provides comprehensive and personalized women’s health care to women of all ages. It has a commitment to delivering high-quality, progressive and compassion ate care, including annual well visits, birth control, bone density testing, endometrial ablation and endometriosis treatment. The goal at Estrella Women’s Health Center is to keep clients healthy through all stages of life.

READER RECOMMENDED

Desert West OB & GYN (Peoria Times) - TIE

6678 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale 602-978-1500 desertwestobgyn.com

Banner Estrella Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional care and assistance. The hospital is a full-service facility that includes 317 all-private beds with a wide range of services including heart care, emergency services, general surgery, weight loss surgery, medical imaging, orthopedic surgery and a comprehensive maternity services program.

READER RECOMMENDED

Abrazo West Campus (West Valley View)

13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-882-1500, abrazohealth.com

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale Star)

5555 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale 602-865-5555, bannerhealth.com

ALTERNATIVE

MANAGEMENT

Sun Pain Management (West Valley View)

13555 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 602-589-0500, sunpainmanagement.com

Sun Pain Management is proud to promote the well-being and improve the quality of life of patients with targeted care using superior quality, advanced medical knowledge and interventional treatment options. It has a variety of services for pain management including those related to the Achilles tendon, golfer’s elbow, pudendal nerve and tennis elbow injection.

READER RECOMMENDED

West Valley Naturopathic Center (West Valley View)

1646 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-643-9598

Arrowhead Physical Medicine (Peoria Times)

15396 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria 623-889-7398 arrowheadphysicalmedicine.com

Palm Valley Women’s Care

(West Valley View) - TIE

10815 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-535-0740 pvwomenscare.org

Desiree BrotskyPinnacle Women’s Center (Peoria Times)

15396 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria 602-595-9696 pinnaclewomenscenter.com

Florian T. Walter, D.O. Raj S. Rathee, M.D.

Jordan Oland, M.D. B.J. Ho, D.O.

Sarah Colwell, D.O. Akanksha Murray, MD. Ingrid Gold, CNM

Britt Michie, RNC, MSN, WHNP, CNM

Jennifer Woodruff, RNC, MSN, WHNP

Anna Gomez, CNM Yisel Carter, PA-C

Karline Snyder, CNM

Kristen Watras, WHNP

Brittani Freeman, WHNP, Madison Ginnis, PA-C, Jasmin Vasquez, PA-C, Jessica Olano, CNM

Nicole Gonzalez, CNM

9930 W. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85037

New

35 N. Estrella Parkway Goodyear, AZ 85338

www.womenshealthaz.com

CHIROPRACTOR

Kukurin Chiropractic (West Valley View)

12409 W.

623-547-4727

Dr.

School

sciatica, headaches, fibromyal gia, scoliosis, migraines and more.

READER RECOMMENDED

Trinity Chiropractic (Glendale Star)

18275 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 602-603-5444

trinitychiroaz.com

Chiropractic Solutions (West Valley View)

1616 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-535-8661

chiropracticsolutionsaz.com

MEDICAL SPECIALIST

Arizona Heart & Vascular Clinic (Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

6316 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale 26900 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria 480-765-2800, azheartandvascular.com

Arizona Heart & Vascular Clinic provides complete cardiac and vascular disease management. According to its website, its team is comprised of board-certified cardiologists, mid-level providers with extensive vascular and cardiac experience, a caring staff of nurses, cardiovascular technolo gists and medical assistants committed to providing the highest-quality cardiac care.

READER RECOMMENDED

Cancer Treatment Centers of America (West Valley View)

14200 W. Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear 623-745-9632 cancercenter.com

The Pain Center of Arizona (Glendale Star)

9401 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria 623-269-9181 thepaincenter.com

RECOMMENDED

Put Your Heart

Expert Hands.

PRIVATE SCHOOL

West Valley Christian (West Valley View)

16260 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear 623-234-2100, wvchristianschool.org

West Valley Christian School is a Christian private school proud to be focused on wisdom, lead ership and service. The curriculum is carefully chosen to help students become excellent critical thinkers and lifelong learners. They will grow in their development toward a solid Christian charac ter and a robust biblical worldview. It has programs for preschool, elementary and middle school children.

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Legacy Traditional (Peoria Times) Multiple locations legacytraditional.org

St. Thomas Aquinas (West Valley View) 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale 623-935-0945, stacatholic.com

SCHOOL DISTRICT

Avondale Elementary School District (West Valley

295 W.

623-772-5000,

Founded

Agua Fria High School District (West Valley View) 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Avondale 623-932-7000, aguafria.org

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Litchfield Elementary School District (West Valley View) – TIE 272 E. Sagebrush Street, Litchfield Park 623-535-6000, lesd79.org

Glendale Elementary School District (Glendale Star) – TIE 7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale 623-237-7100 portals.gesd40.org

Desert Edge High School (West Valley View)

15778 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear 623-932-7500, aguafria.org/dehs

Desert Edge High School is proud to be an A+ School of Excellence. It is honored to have a vision of creating

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Desert Star School (West Valley View)

2131 S. 157th Avenue, Goodyear 623-772-4600

school

PRESCHOOL

Desert Star School (West Valley View)

2131 S. 157th Avenue, Goodyear 623-772-4600, chooseaesd.org/ds

received

Mabel Padgett Elementary School (West Valley View)

15430 W. Turney Avenue, Goodyear 623-547-3200 mpe.lesd79.org

Desert Star School in the Avondale Elementary School District was opened in 2002 and has been thriving ever since. The school has a vision of “thinking, learning, growing… empowering students who shape tomorrow.” The staff strives to give every child learning experiences and opportunities to achieve their highest potential.

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Desert Thunder (West Valley View)

16750 W. Garfield Street, Goodyear 623-772-4700 chooseaesd.org/Domain/12

Sunrise Preschool (Glendale Star)

Multiple locations sunrisepreschools.com

CHARTER SCHOOL

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy (West Valley View)

20370 W. Roosevelt Street, Buckeye 623-263-5400, spvw.org

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy mission is to provide a safe, positive, learning environment where students can achieve high levels of academic, social and personal growth. It has classes for grades K-6, after-school programs, a STEAM curriculum and dual-language programs. It is proud of its core values, including transparency, integrity, communication and kindness.

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Legacy (West Valley View)

Multiple locations legacytraditional.org

Academy of Math and Science (Peoria Times/Glendale Star)

Multiple locations amsschools.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Litchfield Elementary School (West Valley View) 255 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park 623-535-6100, les.lesd79.org

Litchfield Elementary School has a mission to connect, educate and empower the LESD family and community. It has excellent programs for kindergarten through eighth grade including utilizing the Wonders 2020 ELA curriculum, Fundations reading method and i-Ready Classroom Mathemat ics. At Litchfield Elementary it focuses on academic excellence, the well-being of students, teacher quality and more.

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Desert Star School (West Valley View) 2131 S. 157th Avenue, Goodyear 623-772-4600 chooseaesd.org/ds

Horizon Elementary School (Glendale Star)

8520 N. 47th Avenue, Glendale 623-237-4010 portals.gesd40.org/horizon

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

Lisa FlanaganCorte Sierra Elementary School (West Valley View)

3300 N. Santa Fe Trail, Avondale 623-547-1000 cse.lesd79.org

As a Corte Sierra Elementary School teacher, Lisa Flanagan instructs her students to be inde pendent, responsible, kind and grateful peo ple. Flanagan, who was with the school when it opened in 2002, said she doesn’t teach for accolades. She, frankly, just loves it. “This really makes my day,” she said. “With this profession, we work really hard. It’s just sweet to know that I’m making a difference.”

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Dianne Powe -

Mabel Padgett Elementary School (West Valley View)

15430 W. Turney Avenue, Goodyear 623-547-3200 mpe.lesd79.org

Hayley DahlmanSunset Vista School (Glendale Star)

7775 W. Orangewood Avenue, Glendale 623-237-4017

portals.gesd40.org/Domain/23

Amy Lowe, Choir Teacher

Desert Edge High School (West Valley View)

15778 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear 623-932-7500, aguafria.org

Illinois native Amy Lowe has been a musician all of her life. Sharing that passion is No. 1 to her. “My music education philosophy is every stu dent should have a comprehensive music edu cation, even though that doesn’t happen,” she said. “When I came here, I was surprised to see how little the West Valley has.” Music programs lend themselves to socioemotional learning. “What better for these kids than the arts?” She has an answer, too, for folks who say they can’t sing. “If you can talk, if you don’t think you can sing, you’ve never been taught how,” she added. “Everyone should have a chance to be involved in the arts.”

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Tracy Meldrum - Verrado High School (West Valley View)

20050 W. Indian School Road, Buckeye 623-932-7400

aguafria.org/Domain/11

Nicole Castro - Apollo High School (Glendale Star)

8045 N. 47th Avenue, Glendale 623-435-6300 guhsdaz.org/apollo

DANCE STUDIO

Take Five Dance Academy (West

3135 N.

623-932-1342,

Take

Desert West Dance (West Valley View)

15671 W. Roosevelt Street,

623-925-2636

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15778 W.

623-932-7500, aguafria.org/dehs

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Horizon Elementary School Panthers (Glendale

8520 N. 47th Avenue, Glendale 623-237-4010

Centennial High School Coyotes (Peoria Times)

14388 N. 79th Avenue, Peoria 623-412-4400

CHILD CARE CENTER

The Goddard School

Valley View)

Thomas Road, Goodyear. 623-536-8185

N. School Hill Road, Buckeye, 623-255-3290

School specializes in child care services and learning for young children. They have

infants, toddlers, preschool aged, pre-K and even a private kindergarten. The

current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learn

school

in

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Goodyear KinderCare (West Valley View)

13746 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-535-1195, kindercare.com

Tutor Time (Glendale Star)

Multiple locations tutortime.com

HIGH SCHOOL

Desert Edge High School (West Valley View)

15778 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear 623-932-7500, aguafria.org/dehs

Desert Edge High School is honored to be an A+ School of Excellence! It has a wonderful vision of creating choice, crafting character and cultivating community. The school has received several academic awards including being one of the Top 100 Best High Schools in America in US News and World Report in 2019 and 2021. It strives to make sure all students are college and career ready when they graduate.

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Verrado High School (West Valley View)

20050 W. Indian School Road, Buckeye 623-932-7400, aguafria.org/Domain/11

Centennial High School (Peoria Times)

14388 N. 79th Avenue, Peoria 623-412-4400, peoriaunified.org/Centennial

COLLEGE/HIGHER EDUCATION

Estrella Mountain Community College (West Valley View)

3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 623-935-8000, estrellamountain.edu

Estrella Mountain Community College is one of 10 Maricopa Community Colleges and is the newest in the district. Opened in 1992, EMCC strives to provide students with meaningful and en gaging learning environments. The college enrolls nearly 15,000 students annually and is planning to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students.

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ASU West (Glendale Star)

4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale 602-543-5500 campus.asu.edu/west

Midwestern University (Glendale Star)

19555 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 623-572-3200, midwestern.edu