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    Crave Cafe

    4.4 (36 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Medium Cold Brew Coffee
    erin V.

    We stayed at the Omni hotel, and the cold brew was phenomenal, as well as the chicken empanadas.

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    Adriana C.

    Came here for a quick coffee as we were staying at the hotel. It's so cute in here. We ordered a white chocolate mocha and it was the perfect flavor, not too sweet and not too strong.

    So cute inside this coffee shop! Super friendly staff and excellent service & yummy coffee!
    Kristen S.

    I've come into this cute cafe three times now during my stay at this resort and every experience has been wonderful. Jayden and Joel both have been super nice and the coffee every morning has been fabulous. Being a coffee snob sometimes I'm a little picky on my latte's and my three different espresso drinks have all been enjoyable! They also offer this amazing "Custard Cool Down" Special from 2-4pm half price gelato which my friend & I definitely have done twice now! The guava and coconut are my two favorite flavors so far. The empanadas we had in the morning were super delicious too! Spinach & Feta is so flavorful and the salsa they give you on the side to put on top is amazing!

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    Tyler C.

    Coffee and convenience at the Omni Montelucia Very limited choice. Coffee was weak. Cookies looked good (lemon or granola) and some wraps. The gelato looked good and the mustard ginger was tempting. A taste will drive you away. Mango wasn't any better, although it was prettier. This is a resort, so the quarter can of Pringles is 7 dollars, but you know what you will get. There were a bunch of scorpion lollipops and gummy souvenirs. Even some prickly pear licorice. And a wine refrigerator. This is one of those places that are good to have around if needed, but otherwise easily forgotten.

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    Gabi M.

    The Montelucia Resort is home to Crave Cafe, and the fact that I was blown away by how beautiful the resort is has nothing to do with how impressed I was with Crave. What are you craving at the moment? Perhaps a cup of coffee? a scoop of gelato? an empanada? gourmet pastry? homemade tomato soup? perhaps a panini sandwich filled with turkey, cheese, grilled eggplant, and cranberry compote? red wine? magazine? fresh fruit? Diet Coke? Whatever your 'crave-ing' - Crave has it all! In addition to pretty much anything your heart desires, Crave also has an extremely friendly staff and offers limited seating (in and outside) with gorgeous views of Camelback mountain. After a full tour of the resort, we were hungry for lunch and decided to have a quick bite at Crave... We shared a sandwich, slice of quiche, and tomato soup - all of it was delicious! I am sure I'll be craving a return trip to the Montelucia sometime soon, and when I do, I'm sure I'll pop into Crave for whatever I need at that time.

    Alex A.

    I read all of the reviews and saw a lot of people mention the "Breakfast Pyramid," so I ordered one for myself during my stay and it was delicious. It's filled with bacon, egg, sausage, and cheese, and it was an amazing and filling breakfast. I also got the caramel Java Chiller. It was sweet, but still had that coffee taste, so it was perfect for me. The people working there were always extremely friendly. My friend and I went for gelato during their happy hour and I was able to have a sample of the gelato before ordering. Fair pricing too! I definitely plan on going back whenever I have the chance to stay here again.

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    LINDA R.

    This is such a cool cafe, with tiny wine tastings, GR8 little gifts, coffee & snacks. Since there is nothing quite like it for miles, it's a great ride on the (motor) bike for us. Both staff members we very nice, even though it was very late & i think they wanted to close, but tried hard not to indicate that. Try their yummy gelato samples :-) Nice little find, and make sure to ck out the gorgeous grounds of this amazing resort - W O W.

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    I like that they have quick and affordable meals. I grabbed a pizza and it was great !

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    Quick and great service! Both coffee and the cranberry scone were delicious. Thank you!!

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    Very good gelato although it's a tad pricey. I do wish it was open later because I would have loved to get gelato after dinner.

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    Love this place...delicious Italian sodas (made the right way) and afternoon gelato happy hour - what's not to love?

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    This place is a little gem, but very pricey for most if not all items.

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    Lots of milk alternatives, well priced for a resort "store", 10 gelato flavours, unique little gifts and reasonably priced wine for a hotel.

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    First Watch

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    4.0(379 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$
    Casual dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    Really great food all around here! The Pumpkin Spice Donuts were probably the best donuts I've had…read morein a while I'd go back just for those. The AM Superfood bowl was great and everyone else enjoyed their meal too. Portions are pretty large. The drinks were great too I'd recommend trying one of them and I would want to try the specialty coffees next time. It was a nice setting for brunch and super busy, the service was friendly but spread very thin which was unfortunate.

    First Watch updates its chef-driven seasonal menu five times a year, focusing on fresh, thematic…read moreingredients for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The current early-2026 menu features the return of the B.E.C. (Bacon, Egg & Cheddar) sandwich, the new Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash, and seasonal sweets like Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast. I usually always order the BLT Eggs Benedict; it's probably my favorite breakfast item they serve. However, the picture on the seasonal menu looked so good I had to give it a try: tender steak, potatoes, peppers, and onions, topped with feta, eggs, and a vibrant, garlicky green chimichurri sauce. I've got to say, I now have a new favorite dish, and I think they should consider adding it to the menu permanently.

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    First Watch - Outdoor covered patio. Entrance is in the far west corner of this seating area.

    Outdoor covered patio. Entrance is in the far west corner of this seating area.

    First Watch - Market Veggie and Chicken Avocado Chop Salad, SOCAL breakfast hash

    Market Veggie and Chicken Avocado Chop Salad, SOCAL breakfast hash

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    Merci French Cafe & Patisserie - Cheesecake

    Merci French Cafe & Patisserie

    4.1(702 reviews)
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    Bonjour Please, when you visit, take your time. Savor the moment and the flavors. Relax and enjoy…read morethe comfort in the food. My recent experiences have been for breakfast and I am grazing through the menu finding plate after plate to be up to what Mark Tarbell would call "elevated". That, and transported to what could be a mom and pop restaurant in Paris for solid nutrition with all the flavors intact. Au revoir. A bientot.

    Tried Merci French Café & Patisserie on Indian School Rd, and it's one of those places that makes…read moreyou feel like you should be wearing sunglasses and pretending you're "just popping in for a little pastry." (I did not. I ordered a full breakfast and a waffle like an adult with priorities.) I went around 9:15am on a Wednesday--only a few tables were occupied, and the staff was super friendly, gave great recommendations, and the food came out fast. Inside is dialed in with chandeliers, French-y posters and photos everywhere, and a pastry case with tarts, pastries, and cheesecake that basically dares you to behave. The croissant was the star... fresh, flaky, light, buttery... exactly what you want. The egg was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted into it almost like a mini omelette (loved that). My only hiccup was the "bacon." It leaned more limp pork belly than crispy bacon and had a distinct smoke flavor that wasn't the traditional hardwood/hickory vibe I'm used to. Also... because the cheese and egg are fused together, it's basically impossible to pick the bacon out once it's in there. Next time I'd order it without bacon or ask for it on the side and make it crispy. It came with a side salad, which is not what I expected with breakfast, but it was actually great, fresh spring mix and a delicious dressing with a subtle sweet undertone. There were also hash browns with a crispy exterior and soft, warm interior, exactly the texture you hope for I just wish there were more of them! Because I have no self-control around French cafes, I also ordered the Belgian waffle with fruit and whipped cream. The waffle was warm and tasty, more tender/soft than crispy, and I ended up preferring it to the 'scrape the roof of your mouth' style that most restaurants serve up. The whipped cream tasted freshly whipped and the fruit selection was generous. My only critique: I'd skip the granulated sugar on top. The waffle is sweet enough already, and biting into sugar crystals isn't my favorite texture. For a drink I tried the blueberry lavender matcha. It had crushed blueberries in it, but the matcha flavor was pretty mild and the lavender got lost. I also would've liked a touch more sweetness from the syrup but overall it drank a bit "soft" and subtle. Bottom line... really cool little spot with friendly service, quick food, and a pastry case that will absolutely ruin any plan you had to "just eat light." I'll be back but next time I'm customizing that croissant sandwich and letting the pastries talk me into bad decisions.

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    Merci French Cafe & Patisserie - Dining room.

    Dining room.

    Merci French Cafe & Patisserie - Harmony Salad

    Harmony Salad

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