3/28/26: overall, a solid four-star rating. Drinks: nothing fancy, just went with Cokes & waters. Food: mushroom Swiss burger w/ fries, cowboy breakfast, and a cinnamon roll. The tortilla w/ the breakfast was hot & so delicious, as was the other food items. The exception was the cinnamon roll; it was a bit too dry. Service: it was good, had a couple different gals help us out with drinks & the food. The cafe was not overly crowded while we were there. Oh, they had a gentleman there playing the guitar. That was a nice touch. Parking: if you're brave, there's parking on the north side, backing out onto Thomas Rd. Yikes. We won't do that again. Otherwise, there's a large lot on the south side of the building, way safer to exit. :-) read more

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Had breakfast here this morning and I will get to the point right now.. I won't be back. High price, small portions served. It doesn't bother me to spend more than I usually do, but I do expect a decent size meal and a tasty meal at that. My food was bland - like I said the portions were small and weak. The service was ok, refills on coffee and water were not to be had unless I stopped a waitress walking by with a coffee pot in her hand and hit her up for the refills. I came in here because I had not been in here in years when it was operating under a different owner/name. It would be nice to have what I remember implemented in today's 5th Avenue Cafe. Nothing jumped out at me, Nothing impressed me during my hour and a half spent in this café. The ambience and decor there is nothing much to talk about - so you would think that the food and service would be the main point that dominates in this restaurant. Sorry to say that is not the case and like I said, I'm not going to go back . I don't like to cheat myself, I like to treat myself and sadly this did not happen today. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen read more

My mom and I came here for breakfast last week. It's a decent place. Food was good. The girl was a good server. Our only thing was that this place was so cold it was uncomfortable. read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Good day to you Yelpers! Now, if you want breakfast or a delicious lunch!!! This is the for sure spot to dine at. Great customer service. Great food and great place. Seating is a little tight but made it work... loved the bar set up. This is a for sure spot to check out and I will definitely be back! You must try those margaritas. Thank you 5th Ave!!! read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This cozy restaurant/bar has decent breakfast fare. I enjoyed having the three french toast breakfast with eggs bacon and fruit. The service was decent and I had the coffee refilled. Overall decent place for a quick breakfast. read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Tall Stack (3) Pancakes or French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came to this cafe, which is directly across the street from St. Joseph's hospital, to grab lunch. The parking lot in front is tight, but there is a sign saying there is more parking in the back. It's a cute little mom and pop place with a couple of tables for larger groups, and a couple of rows of booths. You can also sit at the counter. They have paintings by local artists that you can purchase, and a little shop (kind of just a big alcove) off to the side with some cute clothes, shoes, and purses. There is a jazz theme, with a collection of musical instruments used as decor. The people who work there were very nice. I did not order ahead, but it took less than 10 minutes to get my lunch. I ordered the pot roast sandwich with onion rings. By the time I got back to the hospital with my lunch, everything was kind of room temperature, but still good. The onion rings were breaded in the crumb kind of breading, rather than the tempura-style batter. They were good. My sandwich was huge--a hoagie roll with shredded beef in brown beef gravy, with lettuce and tomato on the side. It was also good, and enough food to carry over into dinner. Overall it was a pretty good lunch. It is a decent option if you need to be at St Joseph's and just can't have one more hospital cafeteria meal. read more

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This was a super cute hole-in-the-wall diner and I really wanted to like it. The jazz music and cozy interior was really welcoming, and there was ample seating when we went on a Friday at 9AM. However, that's about as much allure as this place has to it. We were directed to sit wherever we wanted, so we picked one of many open, clean booths. It took maybe 10 minutes for us to even get a menu and initial drink order in (including for just water). We ordered: top of the morning omelette w/ sourdough and crispy hashbrowns, a smaller portion w/ chicken and eggs sunny side up, an avocado toast (special), and a caramel coffee latte. Listen. I get that we are in the desert--I really do!--but why was the food here SO DRY?!? The bread for the toast was clearly dry, and it tasted nothing like sourdough. My omelette was dry. The chicken filet my friend had looked like chicken jerky. And of all the things avocado toast can be...the one at 5th Avenue Cafe ended up being bland and underwhelming. If only we had a solid latte to wash down the disappointment. Unfortunately, the latte took 40 minutes to arrive at our table, and it wasn't until we were done eating. As I write this, we finally received our check. We have been done eating for 20 minutes now. In total, we have been stuck in this cafe for about 90 minutes. 2 stars for the cutesy decor and warm vibes--it's an okay spot if you have all day to waste away in a cafe, and if you are eating just to eat (not for enjoyment). read more

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The environment is great. Clean and inviting. Unfortunately the Biscuits and gravy are scary bad. You can make your own by purchasing a bag of precooked Biscuits from a gas station and a packet of gravy mix, then take the gravy packet to the restroom and mix a little warm tap water in. read more

5th Avenue Cafe - It's advertised as Biscuits and Gravy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had some out of town family staying nearby this place and wanted to get together for breakfast before they left, so we picked this place as it had decent reviews..... Fun atmosphere, VERY good service and the Food was too! I had the special, Chorizo Crepes, something that you would not normally think of doing, but it was excellent. And the 'regular fare' did not disappoint either. They even has raisin bread, which I had not had in a LONG time!! Stop by if you are anywhere near here!!! read more

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was very comfortable.I highly recommend this place.

Started by opening my bag to find a dirty napkin, yuck. Asked for cheese and onion in my eggs, got them dry. Small portion. Then I asked for salt and she wouldn't give me anymore than when came in the utensils, small thing but the bland food could've used it. Also updated menu upload as the prices are definitely higher than the old ones that have been previously posted. read more

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WOW ... What happened to this place!?!?! Worst coffee I have ever tasted. Food was average at best (Cowboy Breakfast). Only thing Cowboy about it was the skillet it was served in. Do yourself a BIG favor and go down the street, just East and enjoy a GREAT breakfast at First Watch ... You will thank me. read more

Super cute cafe/diner. The staff is always so incredibly welcoming and attentive. They have tasty breakfast eats and an amazing menu for lunch and dinner. Its a neighborhood staple read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Fairly good sized place that appeared clean. Upon entering, i was immediately greeted by the staff. It was still early (only 1/2 hour after opening for the day) so the place was not packed, but did start to fill up after about 8:30 AM. Our waitress was fairly attentive and took our orders. I opted for the vegetable omelet w/cottage cheese as my side and sourdough toast. They food was prepared fairly quickly. It was a good size portion and judging by my other friends' plates, you won't go away hungry. Generally, the staff is friendly and courteous. read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Vegetable Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Went to breakfast with two of my family members for breakfast.when we received our food my food was cold and I asked if they could remake my eggs and hash browns and the waitress took my food and. "Warmed it up" I got my food back the the eggs were rubbery and I asked if they microwaved my food and the waitress was rude. Then the manager came over and started to argue with me about microwaving my food and then told me that if they were going to remake my food that they were going to charge me full price to remake my food and charge me twice for my meal. My other family member his pancakes were so stiff that he had to use a knife to cut his pancakes and he even had trouble with that. To top off the whole experience a walked behind a waitress to the bathroom and it was a single bathroom. When she came out I realized that she did not wash her hands when I walked into the bathroom after her. read more

I gave this place another chance thinking that it would be better but it wasn't. I give it 2 stars.

Cute restaurant with some beat 60s music. Very relaxing. I had the omelette with avocado. Avocado was very fresh and well presented. Omelette was above average. Hash browns were crispy like I prefer. They offered a fruit cup when I declined toast. Unfortunately the pineapple was going bad. I liked it but not as much as other phoenix breakfast spots that charge the same. read more

Came in for the first time today to meet a new colleague for food. There's ample parking in back. It's a quaint restaurant & the music playing in the background is relaxing. Kind of like a low key soundtrack for life. LOL. I was able to grab a booth & then waited for my colleague & her hubby to join me. I ordered chicken chilaquiles with an extra egg since it "only" comes with 2. My dining companions ordered the French toast & a burrito of some sort. I forgot which one. It seemed like ages for our food to come. Like seriously, a long time for our food. I don't know if it was my food or theirs but it did seem as though a few people who were seated after us got their food before us. Maybe I'm wrong, but it was a while, I know for sure. The food arrived & it took a few times for the syrup to be requested for it to be delivered. Seemed odd since it's a standard French toast & the syrup should have come out before or at the same time. I won't speak to their food beyond the syrup because I forget to ask but I can speak to what I ordered. The eggs were scrambled a bit harder than I would have liked. Their wasn't as much cheese as I had hoped. Those things aside the verde sauce was good, a little baby kick but good. I did enjoy this dish & would come back & order it again. I'd probably be mindful & ask for the eggs to be cooked a little less hard & more cheese. I would say go on down & check it out. read more

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Errol and Dawn White shifted Upton's/5th Ave to the jazz format. When Anna took over, she kept the menu, and added specialties rooted in foods from the Southern Americas. Her roots are Peruvian, her training classical, and she's the Sunday Chef. Anna and family upgraded the sound system, upgraded to a more contemporary jazz, rehung the posters and art while bringing more of their sensibilities. Food is very good, pricing is excellent. read more

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Service was great. Food was all cold. Coffee not good taste. I really wanted to give it a chance. Waste of money.

Food was marginal.. Their "old fashioned patty melt" was a microwaved, precooked, frozen hamburger patty, with a couple semi-grilled onions, a dab of mayonnaise and something that sort of looked like cheese served on rye toast (barely toasted, but not grilled as a patty melt should be). My wife's omelet and toast were cold, but the mixed fruit was warm, not too mention half the fruit was brown. This used to be a good place for breakfast and/or lunch, but seems to have lost their way under current management. Hopefully they will get better in the future. read more

Been coming back for years and didn't realize the bad review from way back. Phoenix has changed quite a lot since and this spot has too, new owners, there's a family feel matched with home style cooking that doesn't disappoint. read more

Decent chill spot . Food isn't my preference . What I had I didn't exactly enjoy . The foods a bit pricey but overall the woman who helped me and my daughter was very professional and friendly . Great service ! read more

I ordered from 5th avenue cafe about a week ago and was so excited to see chile en nogada on the menu just to be saddened when I opened my to-go container. This is not at all what a chile en nogada is supposed to look like. Where is the ground meat? But most importantly where is the pomegranate? That's essential in this dish! The rice was very bland and the food, well.. the picture speaks for itself. It was a waste of $18 but my own fault for ordering Mexican food at an American diner. read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Chile en nogada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had breakfast here and it's sad to say the best thing in the meal was the little packets of jelly on the table. The cook doesn't know what it means for over medium fried eggs. Hash recommended to my by the waitress, was from a can and hash browns weren't even close to crispy. Forget this place. This place shouldn't even be on Yelp. There claims, pictures are lies. read more

Friendly attentive staff Been here 3 times Food very hit or miss Restaurant looks clean but the back half always smells like sewer Today not a stellar day food wise Burnt bun and rock hard onion rings read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Burnt hamburger bun Onion rings like cardboard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Spent $30 on a basic mediocre skillet and coffee. Miss the old days here where it was always busy and friendly staff.

Oh man... If you haven't heard of this place you are missing out! This place is so cozy. The decor is simple and the music playing is relaxing. The you ladies that took care of us were super sweet. And of course the food was like being at home. I would have taken more pics but but I was having breakfast with my dad. Try it! read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you're not eating here you're missing out. Great food! The skillet scrambles, the waffles, pancakes, and chicken fried steak are just amazing. The staff is soooo friendly and the owners are always working hard. The place is set up for social distance and the table smelled so lean when we sat down. Seriously I wish I could eat here everyday. Please go support this wonderful eatery! read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Birthday pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stopped by here for breakfast when I was working downtown. I got a skillet scramble with bacon, veggie and cheese scramble which was very good. I also ordered the French toast was also very good. I will definitely comeback!!! The service was fast and friendly. Has an old school diner feel which was cool. read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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OK so our food was served barely warm and some of it was actually cold in temperate. Coffee was weak and bitter. Service was lackluster at best. Servers were not attentive whatsoever On the positive note, the unsweetened tea was good Take your business elsewhere plenty of options I would even do a drive through rather than this establishment read more

This is my second time eating at 5th Ave. I had the Cochinita Pibil, it is beef cooked in a banana leaf with a side of mashed potatoes. They have a different side you can substitute for the potatoes but I am a sucker for mashed. Savory and delicious! The dish cost $15.99, worth every penny! They even have a kid's menu. Give it a try! read more

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JUST HORRIBLE!!!! If I could give 0 stars I would my son was over and ordered us breakfast, if I had known he was ordering from this awful place we would probably have had a great breakfast instead we were only delivered 1 of our meals and that wasn't right-hot-good. I'm saying DINERS BEWARE DON'T GO or ORDER from this place YOU WILL be disappointed!!! PLEASE NOTE: apparently this is under new ownership and unlike past owners these do not care to respond to the reviews so shows how little they care about customer services SHAME!! read more

5th Avenue Cafe - A Corned Beef Hash Meal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was normal, service was good. The ambiance was terribly depressing. Jazz covers played loudly left me depressed. Change it up.

We had huevos ranchero, gyro, enchiladas and a salad. Wonderful food, just excellent all around. Very friendly people and so clean

I didn't have any concerns during this visit which was great. The wheat toast was a multi grain variety which was a nice surprise. This cafe reminded me of some of the cafes back home in Minnesota. There are so many great choices it's so difficult to choose. I'll definitely have to come back. I settled on the one egg with meat choice. It came with hash browns and toast for a reasonable price. Everything tasted great and it wasn't over seasoned which allowed me to salt and pepper my items to my liking. I really recommend this place and by the looks of it, it seems the locals really enjoy the food as well. read more

5th Avenue Cafe - One Eggs Any Style - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Staff is nice, really the only redeeming quality about the place. The ambiance is a bit cluttered but no big deal. The food was extremely bad. Honestly it's primed and ready to be featured on that Kitchen Nightmares TV show it's so bad. I got chicken fried steak and eggs plus a side of bacon. The "chicken fried steak" was tiny and bland, the gravy on top was NOT fresh, tasted like dollar tree ingredients. And to make it worse they had the audacity to charge $3 dollars more for any dish with eggs because of "egg price increases" so a horrible bland $17 dollar meal became $20 dollars. Will never come here again. read more

The place is super cute love how music is inspired throughout the whole place. The food is amazing loved the BLT!! Service was a 10/10 they were patient with me when ordering and was super friendly ! Overall 20/10!! I recommend if you want to have a fun time! read more

5th Avenue Cafe - BLT with fries !!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Incredible Mexican food and bar. This is the original Upton's from the 50's. Live acoustic guitar music on Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon

Stopped here for lunch, very comfy cozy vibe. The inside is like an old school cafe with smooth jazz playing and very sweet friendly servers. My server was Karla and she was extremely attentive my whole meal, kept my water full and checked on me at appropriate times. I had a side salad and some very tasty, tangy and crispy buffalo chicken tenders with ranch and a side of sourdough toast. I love places where they keep the little packets of jam on the table it reminds me of being a kid. Very cute spot check it out ! read more