The fact that Local Breeze and I share an alley is probably #1 on my list of why I love living where I do in Downtown Phoenix.  \n\nIt's actually Local Breeze Patio Cafe, so let's start there.  \n\nYou'd be hard pressed to find a better patio in Phoenix.  I've eaten here at all times of the year and they manage to keep the outdoor temperatures perfect.  Fire pits when it's cold  and large outdoor air conditioners when it's hot moderate the temperatures amidst a lush, green oasis.  A full outdoor bar and all the comfortable seating arrangements  make this a perfect hang out spot for a group.  I can't wait till downtown builds up some more, making this hideaway an even more special place. \n\nInside is a little spartan, but the local artist's works on the  walls tells you this place is right in tune with Downtown Phoenix.  The front of house is a bit shaky, but they compensate with a friendly staff.  \n\nI usually save the review of the bathroom till the end, but you MUST see it.  I don't know of another restaurant where I would actually ask the server to show you the opposite gender's room.  Left over from Palatte, they are jaw-droppingly beautiful walk-in functional art projects that must be seen to be believed.  \n\nI'm not a breakfast person by nature, but I will seriously stay up so I can get it here.   Breakfast here is easily the best I've had, beating Matt's Big Breakfast by a longshot.   The bread put all others to shame--extremely generous and as good as you would expect for being baked in house.   The country potatoes are an 11/10.  The challah is a meal in and of itself.  \n\nI don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu.  I've had about three-quarters of it and the Fire Island is the best so far.  \n\nThat being said, they lose their 5th star largely because the spicy dishes just aren't spicy.  I've talked about it with the owner--it's spicy for the \"average person,\" who I'm guessing is a lot like my mom who starts sweating midway through a mild curry dish.   Upon their advice, I've asked to kick it up a notch or two on the spicy marinated sandwich, and it just didn't work out the way I wanted.   \n\nThe one thing that could have the kick here I was looking for is the Atomic burger, which I guess wasn't made right--a big bite there was getting there, a big bite elsewhere put me in tears.    Still damn good tho.\n\nCome to Local Breeze hungry.  I once gorged on 5 lbs of stroganoff over an hour and a half once, finishing it off and still a bit hungry.  But Local Breeze is what tuned me into quality food--food that's actually good for you.  Most things I get here turn into two meals which is perfect as I'm on a budget like everyone else.    \n\nThree freaking hours after eating three-quarters of Sid's tuna sandwich and some of the salad, I'm still stuffed.  I don't know how the hell they do it.  \n\nThey unfortunately don't have draft beer here, but the bottled selection is generous.  I'm not big into liquor, but I've obviously had enough of it in my day, and just like their breakfast Local Breeze gets best in the city for their house cocktails--they're just that well made.  One is easily enough for most people.  I can drink like a rhinoceros and having two means a great night.  \n\nI need this place to be open as much as possible because I wouldn't know what to do without it.  Literally.  I can't cook and hate driving, so I come here as often as possible.  But since Pita Jungle opened up, business has been slow at Local Breeze.  They've reduced their hours and I'm genuinely worried for my solid fixture of the Roosevelt neighborhood.  I am eagerly anticipating their new dinner menu and hope it's just what reminds all of Phoenix's foodies that Local Breeze is a good part of what make our downtown dining scene the best in the Valley.  \n\n9/10.