HIDDEN GEM! The food here is AMAZING! From the traditional American dishes to the Mexican inspired cuisine (THE CHILAQUILES ARE AMAZING). What makes this place next level is their commitment to diversity and community involvement. They even collect donations for the homeless! The city of Phoenix even said they are one of the top visited restaurants in Phoenix! THEY ALSO EVEN DO THANKSGIVING DINNER ON THANKSGIVING DAY!!!! read more

Right across the street from St Joseph's hospital which is handy. I ordered a Pattie melt for carry out. I asked for extra thousand island. What I got was a mediocre hamburger patty on toasted bread-not really grilled w butter like a real patty is-no thousand island on the patty melt and no extra thousand island dressing on the side. No thousand island in sight. But they did give me ranch on the side. Whatever. Not ordering here again. read more

Service was good, the music wasn't too loud, but not much to say about the food. Both plates were warm, not hot. The eggs and hash browns had no flavor, coffee was below average. read more

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

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Great selection of food, great service. There a lot of parking in the back. If you want great get there before 2pm. read more

Most expensive red potatoes I've ever had. They were the only thing edible on the plate. They used to have great food and excellent customer service but ever since new management came in, everything has changed and is awful! We used to come here every Sunday but no more. If you want good food and a modicum of customer service, look elsewhere. read more

Craving for a typical American style breakfast while we are still in COVID-19, this local small business is still up and running. They offer take-out, deliverey, and dine-in (must wear a mask). Since I'm still new in AZ and continue to explore new places to eat, I also like to help small business so I am glad to find this hidden gem! The young lady, Krista, was very polite and knew their menu as I placed my phone order. When I went to pick up my food order. Inside is a nice restaurant settings reminds me of a coffee shop but more modern looking little place. There were a few dine-in customers looked like the locals. While paying for my order the owner, Dawn, was very friendly and we even had a small conversation while I was waiting for my card to go through. I definitely will be coming back here as a dine-in customer so I can get the full effect! Veggie Omelet - perfect amount of veggies (spinach, tomatoes, onion, and bell peppers). Very light and healthy but did need a little more black peppers. Came with fresh fruits which was perfect amount. Short stacks of French Toast - can't go wrong on French Toast! Two large texas toast dipped into egg, grilled perfect to enjoy each bite plus nice and fluffy with added powder sugar. read more

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Look, if you want no-frills but good food, come here. It's a great little cafe that has nice service, bottomless coffee, and a cute old-school AZ feel (before Phoenix became "cool"). It's a diner, go enjoy some pancakes and eggs and just sit back and relax :) read more

Well folks we decided to forgo the stay at home and make breakfast and cruise on down to this quaint and delicious diner. I have been here before and really loved the ambiance, the food and service. However I failed to share my views! So let me tell you about today! I was tummy growling near hangry and very indecisive of what to get.. until our server Karen approached us with the kindest warm greeting and smiling eyes ( she has a mask on) She made some amazing suggestions .. including my fave Pozole!! As you can see I went with the Pozole, it was amazing! The broth had a very authentic flavor , the pork was tender and the hominy was perfectly soft/ firm the way I like it! Tossed in some radish , cabbage , some hot salsa to add to the heat and just for that breakfast flare I added a cooked egg on top! I'm a picky one for Pozole and I'm telling ya'all this is definitely in my top of faves!! Only served on Sundays .. dear Sundays , you know where to find me! read more

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

I love this place! The local, friendly vibe that is priceless. Sunday morning and there was a guitar player. Lots of good food. Service was just so inviting and authentic. Prices are really reasonable for the amount of food and the location. Sorry, had just walked out of another brunch place and was starving so forgot to take photos of the food. Will do so next time. Oh, and, you can park in back and walk in through the back entrance -- so local cool. Reminds me of how locals don't use the front door in Little Italy in NYC or our own Durant's. read more

When the tea and the coffee are bad can you even call yourself a cafe? Service was terrible. Coffee was cold, asked for water multiple times and after 25 minutes was able to order. Food was undercooked, it took FOREVER. No thanks or pleasantries. Completely horrible...and. Ow my stomach hurts. read more

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

Food was not delicious. I had the biscuits and gravy. My teenage son had a breakfast sandwich. Needed to use the bathroom the bathroom has a reduced sized door I could only imagine how small it is. I was unable to open the door. I don't know if someone was in it? Not the ambiance for my liking. The music was too loud. No eye contact from staff when taking orders staff appeared unhappy overall. read more

Plenty of parking in the back much larger than it looks from the front. Fantastic pancakes and they do a very good Mexican breakfast menu too. I need to come here for lunch in the very near future to see what's cooking! read more

5th Avenue Cafe - The staff attending to the customer needs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had not been to 5th Ave Cafe for a couple of years. So we were looking forward to the great service and the great food and saying hi to the owner. Sorry to say we were very disappointed. The service was absolutely terrible.They forgot my drink.Had to ask the waiter about it.Our food came they forgot my wife's toast.I finally went to ask about our toast. They looked very puzzled and then brought one piece of toast.Our you kidding! OK let's talk about the food portions.One piece of toast, 2 or 3 egg omelette and small bowl of fruit. For 11$ each. When we approached the manager a young gentleman approached us.We told him our experience And he said he would take 25% off our bill. We said no that he should just comp the meal because of the lousy service and he got rude with us. The manager stepped in and said OK. We said thank you and left. What a disappointing experience after going there for many years and absolutely loving it. We will not be returning there again. read more

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

I love the food here but out of the 5 pick up orders I've placed since covid, only 2 were correct. And maybe I wouldn't mind so much if the substation was at least tasty but to order a chicken club and get a sad and tasteless grilled chicken sandwhich instead is frustrating. Why even ask what bread I want when it's just going to be a sesame seed bun anways? It's sad that someplace with such good food just can't seem to get orders right, I'd hate to think of issues people might have if they have dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, etc). read more

We've been regulars for about 3 years now. Dawn and the entire team are truly amazing. We haven't seen a big shift in the staff which is a sign of good management and a good restaurant. Our favorite is the protein packed burrito - get it with the hash browns on the inside! Haven't had a bad experience here ever and we love the small town feel with delicious home style meals. Support local and visit 5th ave! You won't be disappointed. read more

5th Avenue Cafe - Their to go is even adorable. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Some of the best food you will have!! Everything is so flavorful and filling!! The customer service is phenomenal! , they really do care about their customers and you feel like family!! read more

Definitely a place you do not want to miss!! It doesn't have the big signs or flashy decor but has the best service, food and at-home feeling to it!! We came to the WBC and wanted to have some breakfast before heading into the games and soo glad we looked up their restaurant!! The food was amazing and the portions were more than plenty!! It's definitely a place we'll be back to dine at when we come back to visit!! read more

Had breakfast-food cold, service slow, waitress would not talk. Toast never placed in a toaster and no butter. No recommendation from me.

OK, so the music is quite loud in there even though it wasn't anything crazy the problem service was slow which I was willing to deal with. The main issue is when the food came. It was cold biscuits and gravy were subpar The biscuits were a rectangular pattern had just been pulled from a package of bridge pre-cooked biscuits. They were not even warmed up, and Luke warm gravy poured over them not very good at all. Hashbrowns were room temperature. The only thing hot was the egg which was over easy when I ordered over medium I won't be picky about that, but it was covered in Greece. That was the most enjoyable part, bacon was good but once again, it was cold. My wife had a cowboy scramble. It was the worst of the worst she got an English muffin with no butter on it which we are OK with, but they didn't even bother to toast the English muffin and the scramble with scrambled eggs with hashbrowns and once again room temperature. Will not be coming back here again I'm surprised at the number of stars this place has received. I said something to the waitress about the temperature of the food because she could see that I did not eat more than three bites. It went in one ear and out the other didn't seem to care. read more

Service was nice, food was well cooked and came in good portions. We came on a Saturday morning so I'd assume heavier side of traffic for them. Waited about 30 minutes for the food. read more

I am giving this restaurant 5 stars based on the unique ambiance. It is the most relaxing breakfast place in town! Soothing soft jazz and the muted blue colors are a welcome break from the farm kitchen motif found in most breakfast joints. read more

This is a cute place we found on our way to a chain breakfast place. The waitress was great and so was the food. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area. They play jazz on the background so it is very laid back. read more

CUTE diner type restaurant across from hospital! I chose it for a casual breakfast meeting as I try everywhere possible to support local businesses. Service was marginal...,the flavor of the food was decent but the orders were messed up and the server even argued with us on what we ordered until we asked for a menu to show her.... definitely wasn't a good representation for my clients. read more

The staff was welcoming, the food was good, the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. I'd definitely return if I find my way back to Phoenix in the future. read more

Very mediocre restaurant. Waitress had super long fake nails which shouldn't be allowed for someone handling food. There was a strange odor in the restaurant. And in the bathroom was a sign instructing visitors to "not flush toilet paper". In fact there was no toilet paper to flush anyway but why would you not be allowed to flush toilet paper!? Orange juice costs $5! Insane! Service was generally very bland & unlike most diners. Food was fine but nothing special. Should've gone to Mel!'s! read more

Enjoyed our first time dining at this lovely cafe. The service from Baltazar was excellent, and the owner had us cracking up throughout our visit. I had the AMAZING traditional French toast and my friend had the veggie skillet. Definitely recommend as we both practically licked our plates clean. Can't wait to go back again! read more

This place is within walking distance, so I've had breakfast here a handful of times. The food is your typical breakfast-diner fare. The portions are really big, and I always seem to have leftovers. The pancakes and French toast are among my favorites, though I also enjoy the biscuits with gravy, and their egg-meAt-hash browns combos. I've been here on weekend mornings and weekday mornings. There's never a wait, which is a plus. Parking is limited in the front, but more plentiful in the back. read more

They added a 3.5% "service charge" just for the privilege of eating an average breakfast at an average restaurant. Service charge = I don't go back. read more

We used to be regulars here, but after new ownership this place is not the same. The pancakes and French fries are different and not as good and the portion sizes are smaller. My biggest issue is with the service. It used to feel like you were entering a diner where everyone knew you and honestly cared about your experience. Now, we don't even get a "thank you" or "come again" when we leave. Used to go here at least twice a month for breakfast/lunch. After today's service and cold fries and "ungrilled" cheese sandwich we will not return. read more

Horrible.... Took 10 minutes for anyone to come get our drink order. We had to grab our own menus Took another 15 minutes for waitress to take our orders. I ordered a salad that was supposed to have all this fruit in it and candied walnuts. It didn't have anything advertised in it and how does a business run out of ranch dressing????? The chili didn't even resemble chili and after 1 bite took it back up to the counter and told them just how terrible it tasted. I do have to say it was decorated cute only thing I say was good for the experience. read more

Updated 3rd review. Well they now have a regular menu again. However our service this time it was terrible. We came in and sat down and noticed crumbs all over the table. When a server finally came over to us (which took some time) we asked him to clean the table he said OK and then promptly put down or napkins and utensils on the dirty table left for close to five minutes and came back and wipe the table. He also brought new utensils upon our request. We placed our order and when the food arrived the Belgian waffle was cold not even warm and the pecans were on top of it instead of in it. I tried to put butter on it but I was it was cold and the butter was cold it never melted. We ate the rest of our meal While I waited for the server to come back and check on us. Which he never did. Finally as we were finished eating except for I had not touched the Belgian waffle I finally was able to flag down the manager and she had a new Belgian waffle made properly. The server only came back to our table to give us the receipt Bill. I was quite frustrated at this point because there were several older ladies to tables over but he was checking on every 2 to 4 minutes but he never bothered to check back on us. That's unacceptable. I appreciate the manager understanding the situation and correcting it and taking the cost of the Belgian waffle off of our bill. However this used to be one of our favorite places to go to lunch when we were downtown. I'm just unsure how many more times I'm willing to try coming here. We never had issues like this when the old owners were running the café. I will say this the food is still good when served at the proper temperature and that's the only reason we continue coming. As a final note I hope the owners will explain to the servers that if you bring ice tea out to somebody you should bring an ice tea spoon also. So that people can stir their sweetener in their tea And not have to use the butter knife instead. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch with a co-worker. It's open seating and we grabbed a booth and placed our order. He had a side salad and a bowl of chicken noodle soup. I had the roasted turkey sandwich which is turkey, bacon, spinach on sourdough with fries and a pickle on the side. The sandwich was a little greasy but delicious and the fries were crisp and delicious. My coworker enjoyed his soup so much he ordered a second cup. The staff was pleasant enough. A little slow at times but nothing to get upset about. The prices are fair. I am definitely going to go back and try their breakfast. I finally made it back here for breakfast and I am glad I did. I had the ham and cheese omelette which came with big chucks of ham and lots of cheese. It was delicious! It also had a side of hash browns and an English muffin. The service is fast and the prices are reasonable. read more

We used to be regulars here but hadn't been there in a couple of months. We realized quickly that they were under new ownership,and a lot has changed. The food is not the same quality it used to be and portions very small and you only get one piece of toast with the order-That's kind of silly and it wa burnt. Nobody in my family was happy with their meal it was OK but nothing to write home about read more

Met friends who organized a breakfast, so first time customer. I was so impressed with the busboy & waitress. Very friendly & natural. Food was good. Cafe is super clean & the bathroom was was spotless from floor to ceiling. (First time ever writing a review for how clean a bathroom was). Obviously, ALL employees take pride in their work and it shows. New place to eat. It is truly a hidden gem. read more

Good homemade food. I've had breakfast there now twice and both times the food is good. Prices have gone up like they have everywhere . For two people it was 35dollars for pancakes and two eggs and hash browns. Servings are big so come with your appetite .I wasn't disappointed. read more

I love this place and try to always support local businesses but today the service was just awful. I was immediately seated and offered a drink. From there, it may as well have been self serve since no one ever returned to my table to take my order. After waiting about 15 minutes, I went to the bar to ask if someone would take my order. After placing my order, again a 15-30 minute wait until I, again, went to the bar to ask about my order. My inlet was cold, the hash browns were cold and mushy and not once did anyone ever come to the table to check in or ask about my meal. Again, I love this little locally owned cafe, and I'll return because I do like it, but this experience should be a signal to the owners that customers, like me, will only take bad service infrequently before they abandon the business. As mad as I was, I still left my server a reasonable tip. My intent isn't to punish her but to point out that I expect more, especially given the restaurant wasn't even that busy. At any given time, there were several employees standing behind the counter on their phones rather than delivering orders that were clearly piling up at the kitchen window! I hope my next visit is improved or I'll be in the search for a new breakfast cafe that appreciates their customers. read more

We have stopped at the 5th Avenue Cafe quite a few times, and never have written a review. So this morning while we were out decided to stop and have breakfast. My better half had the one egg, hash browns, turkey sausage, and toast. I felt like having pancakes so I ordered the small stack. I looked around and noticed their wall decor was different. Which is fine by me, gives it a different look feel, even though the rest of the restaurant hasn't changed since I began coming here. This place is more frequented by local surrounding residents living nearby. Even though it's situated right across from a hospital you don't see much of the hospital staff here. Strictly loyal customers are the ones that frequent here. This place serves breakfast and lunch only. The inside is has an older style charm that makes you feel comfortable. The restrooms are for both genders and kept clean. There is a breakfast and lunch counter as well. I must mention this as well, one of our late Senators came here in the mornings to have breakfast at his favorite seat at the counter. Whenever I come here I always get a little bit nostalgic, for if I lived nearby I would even just come here for coffee and just sit at the breakfast counter and have a conversation with the restaurant staff. By the way I can't forget their restaurant employees which provide very good service. If you happen to be by this place, stop by and have a breakfast or lunch, or whatever fancies you. read more

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I Love the old time bar feeling this place has. The food was awesome, I haven't had a burger that good in a long time! It's large and Juicy, and the toppings bar let me make it just the way I like. The staff seemed to be slightly less than happy to be there, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and think maybe they weren't having the best day. The place was clean, and although the Freestyle Coke machine was down, there was a regular fountain drink machine made available so we could still enjoy a cold drink with our burgers. I'd say we'll probably be back. It's a drive for us from Peoria, but when we're in the area we'll stop in again. read more

Food was pricey for mediocre food. Should've gone to First Watch instead. Server was friendly & courteous and ambiance was cool except that Clorox packed a punch as you walk in;(. Pancakes were like boxed quality could barely cut with my fork, coffee was terrible 2 omelette breakfast no meat @ $43. read more

I'm sure this restaurant has a devoted following and I can't say enough good things about this place. Classic diner atmosphere. Even though the restaurant was crowded and there was music playing softly, we had no problem hearing one of the staff welcome us and let us know we could sit where we like. Our server, Zeus, welcomed us and took our drink order within a minute of sitting down. Drinks: Diet Coke and water with lemon The drinks arrived promptly and we were ready to order. Food: Cowboy skillet scramble with tortilla, side of sausage links, French toast with over easy egg, hash browns, orange wedge, bacon, and side of biscuit and gravy. The food came out really quick! Everything tasted incredible. It's the kind of place that has been cooking their menu with love for a long time so everything has had its deliciousness perfected. Just really outstanding flavor. Zeus made sure we had everything we needed and kept our drinks refilled throughout the meal without being intrusive. A true masterwork in serving. The check was dropped off nearing the end of the meal at the perfect time. With all that we ordered it was only $30. That's right, all that food and only thirty USD. Pretty amazing. Again, 5th Avenue Cafe most likely has a huge following already so this news isn't moving any mountains. But if you're looking for a fantastic place with a great atmosphere, friendly staff, and terrific food there is no better place than 5th Ave. read more

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