Never again will we see the days of the old Matt’s Big Breakfast, with the wraparound line of hungry breakfasters at the original 800-square-foot red brick building at First and McKinley streets. The breakfast was simply too good, and the deserved accolades sent Matt’s to a bigger location a block north, then on to additional […]
Breakfast/Brunch in Phoenix
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The small store may have only 10 tables, but the menu boasts more than 100 dishes. Regional specialties are attention-grabbing once the menu (it’s all in Spanish, with exotic Oaxacan ingredients) is deciphered. Particular favorites: Botana Oaxaque
Mediterranean with a Sonoran flair; the small menu doesn’t give the chef much room to maneuver, but there’s some talent in this hotel kitchen. Check out the prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin or the tasty Spanish tapas. You can also get Prime-grade steaks at Choice-grade prices. Read our review.
Located at the Farm at South Mountain, this peaceful, pretty, outdoor eatery feels totally rural but isn’t out of the way at all. And no surprise, Morning Glory is all about breakfast. Most of the menu items are savory – check out the top-notch omelets – but there are options for diners with a sweet […]
The brightest spot of this average breakfast and lunch restaurant in Scottsdale (formerly Jimmy Woo’s) is its digs. Sporting a colorful, modern dining area, large bar, and open patio with a street view; it’s perfect for a cup of coffee and a little people watching, but better eats can be found elsewhere.
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At this small but comfortable, fast-casual eatery in Surprise, ex-New Yorkers, or those who just want to eat like one, can find great-tasting food for less than a ferry ticket to see the Statue of Liberty. Featuring an all-day breakfast and lunch menu of New York-style grinders, salads, burgers, and other bites, sandwich favorites include […]
What Eliot Wexler started as quick-paced lunch menu at the now-closed Noca restaurant became Nocawich, a breakfast and lunch joint specializing in sides, salads, and of course, sandwiches – which come under names like the Cisco Kid, Clubber Lang, Meyer Lansky, and the Italian Stallion. One of the more desired items off the Nocawich menu […]
Housed in an old ASU-adjacent IHOP restaurant, Normal Diner offers modified diner fare and all-day breakfast dishes, many tarted up with chic ingredients from local vendors, and nearly all of them worth a try. Presentation is important here; so standard fare like house cheddar biscuits and gravy and red quinoa and kale salad come out […]
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Practically hidden in the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, this neighborhood cafe is worth seeking out, not only for its cheerful, colorful atmosphere, but also its hearty menu. Breakfast is top-notch, with a variety of caffeinated specialties (try the Mexican chocolate latte), buttermilk pancakes, waffles, omelets, and corned beef hash. At lunch, choose from 31 different […]
This sincere place serves fabulous breakfast fare. There’s so much to recommend: apple pancakes, bacon waffles, sourdough flapjacks. We could go on. Try it.
Leave it to chef Aaron May from Sol y Sombra, DC Ranch’s celebrated wine-and-tapas place, to transform a drab former Taco Bell into a hip, vibrant nook that’s part retro greasy spoon and part neighborhood hotspot. Along with breakfast staples like pancakes, omelets, and corned beef hash, the menu has some craveable items that set […]
Leave it to chef Aaron May from Sol y Sombra, DC Ranch’s celebrated wine-and-tapas place, to transform a drab former Taco Bell into a hip, vibrant nook that’s part retro greasy spoon and part neighborhood hotspot. Along with breakfast staples like pancakes, omelets, and corned beef hash, the menu has some craveable items that set […]
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Leave it to chef Aaron May from Sol y Sombra, DC Ranch’s celebrated wine-and-tapas place, to transform a drab former Taco Bell into a hip, vibrant nook that’s part retro greasy spoon and part neighborhood hotspot. Along with breakfast staples like pancakes, omelets, and corned beef hash, the menu has some craveable items that set […]
Leave it to chef Aaron May from Sol y Sombra, DC Ranch’s celebrated wine-and-tapas place, to transform a drab former Taco Bell into a hip, vibrant nook that’s part retro greasy spoon and part neighborhood hotspot. Along with breakfast staples like pancakes, omelets, and corned beef hash, the menu has some craveable items that set […]
Temporarily closed: Gina and Derrick Suarez’s quirky bohemian bistro is a comfortably cool spot that contains creative endeavors of every shape and size. Situated along Grand Avenue, it’s a mecca of Mediterranean and Euro-style edibles served up in an ultra-arty atmosphere accented by a constantly revolving collection of photos, paintings, and sculptures. Boutique wines such […]
It’s our own little Whistle Stop Cafe, set in the heart of an industrial park/salvage district. Hard to find but worth the effort, this clean, quaint, country-style truck stop tempts with down-home chili, meat loaf, chicken-fried chicken, and amazing breakfasts (delicious biscuits and gravy, huge omelets, pancakes). Read our review.