Breakfast & Brunch

The best brunch restaurants in Phoenix

The best brunch restaurants in Phoenix

The best croissants in metro Phoenix

The best croissants in metro Phoenix

The 10 best doughnut shops in metro Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker
Nov 28, 2023

From Mesa to Tolleson, here are the Valley's top destinations for sweet fried dough.
Best breakfast, brunch and coffee in Phoenix to start your day

By New Times Staff
Oct 20, 2023

These early-morning eateries are the perfect way to wake up.
Flagstaff's Toasted Owl Café opens first Phoenix location

By Sara Crocker
Oct 19, 2023

How to visit and what to order at the cozy brunch spot's first Valley location.
Best Bites: Stop by this new Phoenix coffee shop for a Scandinavian sandwich

By Asonta Benetti
Sep 27, 2023

With a unique and international menu, The Coffee Builders takes cafe snacks to a new level.
Best friends welcome: 6 Valley restaurants named among most dog-friendly in U.S.

By Sara Crocker
Aug 11, 2023

Yelp released its top 100 dog-friendly places to eat across the country. Find out which Valley restaurants have gone to the dogs.
Bon Appetit listed this Phoenix bagel shop among the best in the country

By Tirion Boan
Jun 27, 2023

A farmers market staple turned brick-and-mortar bakery received national praise, making a list of the 24 best bagel shops around the country.
Best Bites: This Southern kitchen serves the best French toast in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan
Jun 16, 2023

French toast is inherently good. But a brunch spot hidden in a Scottsdale strip mall takes the sweet breakfast staple to an entirely new level.
Best Bites: When eating brunch at Carcara, don't miss this sweet standout

By Tirion Boan
Jun 7, 2023

End your brunch on a sweet note with this can't-miss pastry at Carcara.
This New Sandwich Shop Serves ‘Arizona Bagels.’ Here's What to Expect

By Allison Young
Mar 31, 2023

Forget New York or Montreal bagels, Bagel Daddies serves a uniquely Arizona menu from its new shop on McDowell Road.
Flagstaff’s Toasted Owl Café Is Building a Nest in Uptown Phoenix

By Nikki Michelle Charnstrom
Mar 8, 2023

Flagstaff favorite Toasted Owl Café is set to open its first Phoenix location this spring.
Best of Phoenix: These Local Bakeries Make the Best Bread, Pastries, and Doughnuts in the Valley

By New Times Staff
Jan 10, 2023

These bakers make the best bread, pastries, and doughnuts in the Valley.
Best Bites: When You Can't Decide What to Eat, This Phoenix Brunch Staple Serves the Perfect Combo

By Natasha Yee
Jan 6, 2023

When you can't decide what to order, this breakfast combo at Vovomeena hits the spot.
Start Your Day Off Right With a Sweet Stack. These 5 Restaurants Make the Best Pancakes in the Valley

By Natasha Yee
Nov 23, 2022

From Glendale to Scottsdale, these brunch spots make the best pancakes in the Valley.
Southern 'Brunch 'N Vibes' Are On The Menu At SugarJam in Scottsdale

By Natasha Yee
Sep 1, 2022

The Southern restaurant in North Scottsdale hosts a lively weekend brunch with comforting food and celebratory energy.
Best Bites: Melrose Restaurant Joe's Diner Serves the Perfect Pancake

By Natasha Yee
Aug 2, 2022

Joe's Diner claims to serve the best pancakes in Phoenix. The Melrose District restaurant is not wrong.
Surrounded by Scottsdale Glitz, The Original Pancake House Has Been Slinging Stacks Since 1988

By Natasha Yee
Jul 11, 2022

Ron Horton opened the Original Pancake House in Old Town Scottsdale in 1988. Grit and grace got him through.
Brunch Restaurant Prep & Pastry is Coming to Gilbert

By Natasha Yee
Jun 8, 2022

Prep & Pastry, of Tucson and Scottsdale fame, plans to open in downtown Gilbert this fall.
Hash Kitchen Named a Breakout Brand for 2022

By Allison Young
Apr 22, 2022

Hash Kitchen gets national recognition for putting the party in brunch
Where to Eat Near Phoenix’s Best Hiking Spots

By Allison Young
Mar 25, 2022

From hearty breakfast joints to healthy vegan cafes, here’s where to refuel after hitting Phoenix favorite hiking trails.
Phoenix's Caffeinated Cereal Is No Java Jive

By Robrt L. Pela
Jan 13, 2022

Espress-Os is a locally owned breakfast cereal that tastes like coffee.

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