Big Earl's Greasy Eats

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

Went for a drive to Cave Creek today for lunch…read more Service was very prompt, and the food was also delivered very promptly to our table. The Mexican skillet, special with chorizo, eggs, potatoes, etc. was excellent We will definitely return. Atmosphere is bar like and a little noisy, but that makes it Lively

Local Jonny's is for the locals! Thanks for always being there with a great cuppa coffee, or…read moresomething delicious from the drinks bar, and a scone/muffin/CHERRY DANISH Breakfast Jonnycakes or Savory Oatmeal or Veggie Burrito/Tacos make my day. A smile from the kitchen and a big HEYA from the servers gets me every time. Thanks Local Jonnys OH and go there if you are just visiting too.

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4.6(665 reviews)

0.3 mi

Visit the Red Truck Plaza to find the Grotto Cafe. We had a meeting after lunch. I had an hour…read morebefore the meeting. I visited Grotto Cafe for more blueberry scones to take to the meeting. Their scones are so good; soft, moist and so many blueberries. Yum, yum. The scones flew out of the box. Shared parking lot.

Really disappointing experience at Grotto Cafe. The employee taking my order didn't even fully take…read moremy order or make sure I was finished before moving on. On top of that, every employee we interacted with came across as rude, cold, and unwelcoming. There was no friendliness or basic customer service, and it honestly felt like we were bothering them just by being there. I understand places can get busy and everyone can have an off day, but when the attitude seems to come from the entire staff, it really affects the experience. Unfortunately, based on the service alone, I wouldn't recommend this place and don't plan on returning.

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4.7(258 reviews)

0.8 mi

Brunch offers an extensive breakfast/lunch menu. Staff were very welcoming and seated us…read moreimmediately. This is a popular spot for eats. They do not take reservations so be aware that if you're hungry, you may want to try elsewhere. I imagine during the lunch hour, there could be a wait, I had limited time before I had to leave. We both got their donut of the day. It was a PB&J donut. What a beautiful presentation of a donut; clearly it was elevated. I was thinking about a donut on a plate. The donut is topped with whipped cream, nuts and strawberry slices. The donut was pretty good. Somewhat sweet and super fresh. Each day they make a different donut. They close early at 2pm. If you want to try this place, make your plan to arrive before closure. There is a very small shared parking lot. If the lot is full, there is dirt parking on the side of the building.

This is my second time coming here after a hike nearby. We came on a holiday day, which is Labor…read moreDay and the place wasn't too busy at 12 PM. It took some time for us to get seated. I'm not sure if they were shortstaffed. The waiter was friendly however he was really slow. We waited for a food and it came out warm. Otherwise, I do like the ambience. This is chill and would come back again to try other items on the menu.

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3.9(257 reviews)

1.3 mi

We both got breakfast. I got the 123 and he got the steak and eggs…read more Steak was cooked perfectly, as was my order. Bacon was like home cooking. Thick and chewy with just a little bit of crunch. The service was fantastic. This felt like a small town café with real home cooking. Would definitely come back.

The Black Mountain Cafe is found in the Spanish Village plaza. This is another popular hangout for…read morelocal and others. No one was using the plaza area. Everyone seemed to want the air conditioning seating. Two rooms of seating for customers. I was yearning a treat and saw the raspberry muffin calling my name. That was the choice for today. The muffin was fresh, soft and chock full of berries. There was a berry taste in each bite. Excellent muffin! Free street parking and WiFi.

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Wagon Wheel

3.7(125 reviews)

1.1 mi

I noticed this place a few times driving by and usually a busy parking lot. We stopped in for lunch…read morebut the breakfasts looked great and tasted even better! The waitress and the cook were awesome and the Cave Creek ambiance is a classic this will definitely become a regular!

Rustic.. Very rustic, that is how I would best describe it. Not bad, just a little older authentic…read morewestern cafe right off cave creek. Limited parking & seating; maybe 10-12 cars can park in the lot, you can park on the street too. Seating has about 17 tables, some smaller than others. The screened in porch is where I sat, I like the air flow. Service is good, may dint expect the "chain" how are you type service, which is GREAT by my standards. Feels like a locals/ Home vibe place, speak up, help yourself if you need something & leave your attitude at the door (tourist) Food is simple breakfast food, hot & busy place. The scramble eggs were basic, the sausage patties are large & full of flavor, sourdough toast is soft & the "house potatoes" ate really basic(no onions, peppers). The pancakes are large, but over cooked, over easy eggs were done right & the bacon was delicious . The silverware was dirty, but we made due.

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Heart And Soul

3.6(525 reviews)

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Just ate at Heart & Soul for the first time and the food was FANTASTIC!! 7 women ate and enjoyed…read moreour food so much. Mom and I had the steak fajitas and they were awesome!!!! Linda was our wonderful waitress!!

The most disappointing experience I have had in Cave Creek by far!! I initially came in by myself…read moreand let them know I was waiting for my family. I stood at the front for about 5 minutes before being acknowledged, and when I was, I was just told to "sit anywhere." After sitting down, I wasn't given menus and ended up having to go get them myself. Another 5 minutes passed before a server came over. When I asked about the specials that were advertised online, I was initially told there were no specials at all. Then she said, "oh, like happy hour?" which just felt dismissive and rude. We came specifically because of the Taco Tuesday and happy hour deals listed online (which even showed a date of April 7), but none of that was honored, she said that those specials were for the RODEO only. By the time my husband and daughter arrived, we realized there weren't even tacos included on the happy hour menu, which made the whole experience feel even more misleading. Between the lack of organization, slow service, and not honoring clearly advertised specials, the experience just didn't match expectations. It's frustrating to choose a place based on what's promoted and then have a completely different experience when you arrive.

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3.4(198 reviews)

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Best pancakes. And the waitresses are so kind. Place and…read moretables are clean. Nice stop before Target shopping. I'm

The 3 stars is because it was clean and the 2 servers were working hard and did a good job…read more The food was awful. The patty melt was ordered medium and it came out beyond well done and even the stale rye bread was burned. The BLT had minimal bacon and a very small tomato. The sandwiches are made on very small slices of bread and are served without even a garnish so they look unappealing to start with, all alone on the plate. The pork chops were very overcooked and dry. He didn't even eat a whole one. The mashed potatoes were gummy. My chicken fried steak was decent but the rye toast was as hard as a rock. Our server discounted several items which I appreciate, but tasty food would have been preferred.

CFS with stale dry rye toast.

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Very good food! Fresh ingredients. Lots of inside and…read moreoutside seating. Seats in a golf course. Very good customer service. It was a bit dark inside - that is the reason for my 4 stars. Overall it was good. Saw a group of javelinas after dinner

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4.2(141 reviews)

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Wonderful experience. Excellent food. Friendly owners and prompt service…read more The pastrami sandwich is amazing. Highly recommend.

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The Horny Toad

3.4(607 reviews)

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Predictable food, nice environment and pretty good service…read more Would recommend for a nice, relaxed evening.

We stopped by for the 50th anniversary celebration so many of their specials were half off. There…read morewere no substitutions, but we made do. We had half a chicken that came with french fries and the liver and onions that came with mashed potatoes and gravy. The results were mixed. The half chicken didn't seem to have a lot of meat. While it was very crispy, there wasn't much meat to be had. It was a different story with the liver and onions. The liver was fork, tender and delicious and not only came with onions, but two strips of bacon. We really liked the battered french fries and the mashed potatoes were fine. As expected, it was quite busy and our server wasn't always there when we needed him. But at half off, it's hard to complain.

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Brittany M.

12 years ago

I am not a big burger person, but WOW their black and blue burger was amazing. I asked for medium, and to my surprise a little ole gas station could crank out a burger cooked to order in such fast time. I was there this weekend for an event in town called Wild West days, I was shocked at how busy it was, but waited in line. The girl behind the counter (Brooke) was so friendly and took orders like a well oiled machine. She seems to genuinely care about her job, her customers and was running the team like a true captain of the big earls crew. A man from the back ( I'm guessing the guy in charge) kept coming out to talk to her, and it seemed like to make sure everything was going smoothly. I heard a lot of "good job team" "thank you so much" and "keep up the good work boys" from both the girls up front and the boys in the back. (It really is amazing what you see when you wait in line for 5 minutes ) I was SO impressed by their team skills. Ok enough about that, back to the FOOD! Holy cow, what an amazing burger, just as Brooke told me it was going to be, She did a good job at selling it to us haha, it was juicy, had a good flavor to it, and the bun was so buttery and crispy. We also ordered some onions rings YUM, and a peanut butter milkshake, they used REAL peanut butter and wow was it so good. Just like I make at home for my kids. The wrap this long winded thing up... Big Earls was amazing. I was impressed from the moment I walked into the doors until I left with a full belly and a need to tell you all to go here. If they can make that good of food on a busy day, I can't wait to go back and see what else is in store on a slower day! read more

Lane B.

15 years ago

WOW!!!!! I have heard a lot about all of the changes going on at Big Earls Greasy Eats in Cave Creek and had to see for myself. I didn't think it could get any better. I was wrong, it was amazing!!! They have a full bar AND the most killer beer menu I've seen outside of the city. I had "The Bleu Burger", fry's and a Dog Fish Head 90 min IPA. The meal was fantastic and the beer was ice cold and delicious. The gal behind the counter wasn't to bad either, haha. I couldn't believe that it was the same place. I have been there before and I have to say, every summer there seems to be a large amount of fly's there. I thought it was a little odd and as I went to more and more places in Cave Creek I noticed that EVERYWHERE was having the same problem. I talked with some of the locals and it seems that this time of year the high desert has fly's. During my visit, I over here the owner and a guy who was happy to pass me one of his business cards ( Service Organica; all natural/organic pest control) talking about their upcoming appointment. Apparently the owner has tried everything to get rid of the fly's in the summer with no avail. Well the pest control man , Jeff, has a product with a high concentration of Cedar Oil in it. He guarantees this product to no end. I was so intrigued by this product that I'm now having him spray my house in Tempe, lol. So... a great meal, an ice cold beer and a new connection. The best lunch I've had in a long time. The only thing that could have made it better is if the connection I made was with the gal behind the bar. read more

Lisa F.

6 years ago

Big Earl's isn't just another small town hamburger joint...they are an integral part of Cave Creek and take such good care of their customers. Their food is fantastic, but their pride in ownership and service to their Community is what has me leaving this review. I want to thank them for always going above and beyond to hold fun theme nights for their customers, for holding charity events to raise funds for a fellow Creeker in a time of need, for feeding first responders who fight the desert fires, for holding drive-in movie nights during the Covid epidemic so we could safely get out of the house and have a little fun, for helping raise money for our local schools, for getting creative with take out orders while dining in hasn't been an option, for always leaving positive reviews for other establishments in town to help encourage others to support them as well, and for bringing everyone together and reminding us we are really like one big family up here in Cave Creek. We never have company from out of town without taking them to Big Earl's for a great taste of our little piece of heaven called Cave Creek! read more

Marissa M.

6 years ago

Love this place! I am allergic to beef and it's so hard to find a good turkey burger. This place has it! I also usually order the Cajun fries, but I also steal some of my husband's onion rings haha. My husband loves their Big Kahuna burger. Their staff has always been friendly and professional. In the nicer months, we love sitting outside and watching the cars and people go by or hang out in back with our son to play games. In the hotter months we sit outside with the misters or eat in our air conditioned car. I always see the owner offering to volunteer at community events as well as donating to various local charities. They have done fundraisers to pay off local school lunch debts and donate money to our schools. As well as helped people after local devastating fires. This place is a staple to our beautiful little town and a must visit. YUM! read more

Jason S.

6 years ago

We were in the area and grabbed some lunch from Big earls. We had a couple burgers, a kids hot dog, apple slices, fries, Onion rings, and Mac n cheese bites. My burger was cooked all the way through, my fiancé's was still pretty rare (which she didn't care for) bun was good, choice of cheeses, toppings were good, bacon was good, mushrooms were ok, spicy Mayo sauce they use is very flavorful. The French fries are awesome, seem battered. The onion rings were good. The macaroni and cheese bites are WAY overpriced at $8 for a small portion of them, but they tasted excellent. Overall solid place, very friendly staff, good vibe and atmosphere. Enjoyed the decor and outside seating. Would recommend. Might tell them if you want your burger cooked a certain way because they didn't ask us and each of ours were different. read more

Landon H.

7 years ago

Came into big earl's on Saturday morning for breakfast with my family! It was delicious (recommend the chicken fried steak &eggs) As we were done ordering and talking with the girl she told us about the annual White Trash Bash that was later that night and how fun it is! My wife and I decided that day we had to attend! We got back around 8:30pm and were served by the same young lady as that morning. Overall the White Trash Bash was very fun and eventful. All hands were on deck and you could tell the employees were working as fast and hard as possible( though I saw so many customers being rude to them) Hope they were appreciated for all the hard work. I would for sure recommend Big Earls to friends and family, Great food, good atmosphere, and amazing friendly service. Thanks! read more

Lauren B.

Elite 23

1522

6 years ago

This place is everything that is wonderful about Cave Creek. Locally owned by an actual graduate of the Cave Creek Unified School district this place is as authentic and cool as it comes! From great outdoor space for hanging out and enjoying the views of the town to the awesome food- this is a spot not to miss! Add it to your list when you're visiting Cave Creek for bike week and to tour all the cool shops. Great service, awesome food and ice cold drinks. Brooke and Collin are the best and will go above and beyond to make sure you have a great time here! Have you been to their Monday drive thru movies? If not, grab your kids and go. They have gotten so creative over the pandemic times and it's such a fun event, highly recommend! read more

Robin Z.

6 years ago

An iconic Berger joint in the heart of Cave Creek! I love the renovations to the back patio for more seating and elbow room for the littles to play while the grown ups have adult milk shakes!! And the front seating is great to watch the world go by. My fave is the fried chicken sandwich and the Big Earl Burger, hubs loves the Blacked Blue and Mushroom burgers. The littles swear it's the best grilled cheese and plain burgers ever. Definitely a family favorite! So glad they are doing curbside too so we can still indulge in the seasoned french fries even while spending more time at home. Can't wait for the cooler weather so we can chill on the back patio again. Thanks Brooke for such an awesome staple in Cave Creek. read more

Laurel D.

465

6 years ago

This is THE BEST burger anywhere. Lots of history combined with an excellent staff who are happy and exude their passion in their jobs. The owner is on sight and I have personally seen her doing everything that her staff does. She is involved and is passionate. They have outdoor dining options and all through the pandemic they kept patrons outside only allowing 5 at a time inside to order. Our state is really strange with mask stuff it's hard to keep up honestly. The burgers are awesome and the milkshakes-- to die for!! We enjoyed a movie night which I think was an awesome idea to get out of the house and live a little. I love this place and will support them!!! read more

Faith K.

6 months ago

If you're in Cave Creek, you already know--Big Earl's Greasy Eats is hands down the best burger in town. This place isn't just about the food (which is by the way)--it's a whole vibe. Classic, old-school, laid-back desert charm with that true Cave Creek local feel. You walk in and instantly get it. The burgers are juicy, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving something real--not overdone, just done right. Pair it with fries and a shake, and you're set. Honestly, this is one of those spots you bring people to when you want them to experience the real Cave Creek. Best burger in town. No question. Total vibe. read more

Cindy W.

9 months ago

It was the best party melt in cave creek and fries were super yummy! We stopped in after a late afternoon drive to horse shoe lake on a Monday night. It was nice that it wasn't super crowded, and that they had inside dinner (it's a little chili tonight) the patty melt, well it was perfect and i ate every single bite! Fries were fabulous. Service was fast, and friendly. We very much enjoyed our food and the atmosphere. Love the Lucy in the chocolate factory clock! Imagine being in the Choctaw factory with Lucy, that would be super cool! Highly recommend this place for a good greasy burger! read more

Jed E.

15 years ago

What a dive. Not in a good way. I think the four girls who just reviewed it must be friends of the owners. It used to be a decent little burger stand, now it's ruined. It was never great, but it was not priced that way either. It was transformed into way overpriced, overdone burgers and equally oversweet and high dollar shakes..now with a liquor license and a volleybore court. Whoopee, alert the media. Should've stuck to what worked. Flies galore as well since they got rid of the fly traps. They killed the experience when they remodeled and raised the prices. Skip it. read more

Joy P.

11 years ago

I'll be the first to admit that their menu is little more than "Grease," "Sugar," and "Fried Greasy Sugar," but it's hard to knock a place that just knows what it does best. The burgers are always big and juicy, with a little je ne sais quoi spice on them that really brings out the flavor. The fries are the great, though occasionally a little on the mushy side. The killer, however, are their shakes and malts. I will go to the restaurant El Encanto just across the street, have great Mexican food, and save room for a Big Earl's chocolate malt. It's that's good. read more

Good Eats S.

203

6 years ago

Just a shout-out to Big Earl's, Brooke and her crew. You have no idea how often you fed us over the last year. Instead of the Covid 10 lbs, I should call it the Kahuna 10! We have appreciated that you all provided a safe and sanitary experience, whether we used the curbside service or came in for pick-up. And the quality and deliciousness of food never wavered. Between the food, service, and the owners' endless generosity to the community, it's no wonder that Creekers are passionately devoted to Big Earl's. read more

Haylee A.

175

6 years ago

We ate here for the first time this evening and WOW! The food is so good - best burger I have had in a long time. I really appreciate that Big Earl's allows the customers and employees the choice of wearing a mask. They really respect everyone's choice and rights. Not only do they have great food, they are a class act operation. Everything was so clean! Thank you for being such a great business within the Cave Creek community! We will be back again!!!! read more

Rob S.

6 years ago

Always a great time to visit Big Earls..!! Now that the lame mask mandate she are lifted you get to see ALL the smiles..!! The staff is great and excellent comfort food. The owner here does so much for the community and promote a other businesses too..!! I have visited many other local places because of her recommendations..!! Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Love coming out a few times a month..!! Keep up the great work..!! read more

joey d.

15 years ago

This is the good Big Earls in Cave Creek, not to be confused with the awful BBQ joint in scottsdale. They should make their own name instead of ripping off Big Earls well deserved and hard earned reputation. Big Earls in Cave Creek is one of my favorite places in the Phoenix area. Always good food and service. The Big Kahuna burger is by far the best Hawiian style burger I have ever had, and I have had alot. I will be back often! read more

Lindsay M.

6 years ago

We love Big Earl's. Great food, the malts are delicious, wonderful staff and an amazing atmosphere. It's so fun to sit on the patio by the old gas pumps and look out at beautiful Cave Creek. The back yard is a great place to hang out with the kids and or friends. We will continue to visit Big Earl's for years to come. Thank you to the awesome owner for running a great establishment especially during these uncertain times!! read more

Nicole J.

6 years ago

Owner is an anti-masker and employees are no longer required to wear masks while working--customers, too. Just watch their latest Instagram video to hear for yourself. You'd think that since they've already had a COVID outbreak, they wouldn't be SO quick to drop safety protocols as soon as the mask mandate ended. My family and friends will miss coming to this local favorite, but no longer feel safe eating their food. read more

Jessica G.

15 years ago

I Love Big Earls! This seems to be THE COMMUNITY GATHERING place in Cave Creek. I really enjoy the biscuits and gravy in the morning with my coffee while sitting on the patio relaxing. I was so excited to see the sand volley ball court being built. I don't play but love to watch the games back there. At times it is very entertaining and always fun. Thanks for all the great times Earl Jessica read more

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3.8

(93 reviews)

Wings are great and so are their unique homemade sauces. A clean atmosphere and friendly locals…read moregather for sports and local events. BUT ! But but but ....... ALISOUN is who makes this place SHINE! Alisoun is the Bar Manager and is a top notch bartender in the Cave Creek community! She clearly has expertise in her craft and she clearly has established relationships with the local regulars and welcomes newcomers on a regular basis. She is friendly , welcoming , warm - and has a great sense of humor and personality that matches this establishments environment ! The regulars love to see her when she's working - and she definitely has a following ! A hard worker who I've even seen there on her days off - taking care of business needs! For an establishment like this to thrive they need a leader and personality like ALISOUN behind the bar. That's my reason for giving a 5 star review ... way to go Whiskey Wings ... you have a winner making it all happen for you.

My husband and I came here and we will definitely return! We started to doubt that any place can…read moremake wings as good as he can, but then we found this place. We were able to try four different flavors. We got the junior falcons dry seasoning- which tasted like rotisserie salt and vinegar - which had a perfect balance dill pickle -we have never had this, but it was surprisingly pleasant mild-hot- what I would consider a medium in terms of general spice, but very good flavor. We ended our date with a skillet cookie and vanilla ice cream - the bourbon caramel on it was phenomenal as the waitress recommended it highly

Paradise Valley Burger

4.4

(2.1k reviews)

The burgers are PV are insanely delicious. Try the burger brûlée and see how good a hamburger can…read morebe. Super cool staff, Wu Tang friendly. You can't beat this spot, stop eating cheap burgers and get to a real restaurant!

Visited PV Burger for the first time today. We ordered Cinco Diablo burger with onion rings and…read morethe Paradise burger with fries. The Cinco burger is good but not great. The chili pesto is not right for this burger (flavors don't jive). And they desperately need different buns. The paradise burger has the same issue (1000 island doesn't work). Stick with the big 3 condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayo). They are trying too hard to get a unique burger. Fries are very basic (crinkle cut would be a nice upgrade). Onions rings with the jalapeño ranch dip is excellent. Service was solid. Limited indoor seating. Overall good experience that could be great with a few changes. "FIMP" Food is My Passion

Corleone's

3.6

(273 reviews)