I love early bird. Excellent food, friendly people. Phenomenal value on home style food.

Rude response to the question, "Can we get coffee to go?" We had already had breakfast and stopped across the road at a coffee shop. Turns out it was closed on Monday and Tuesday. Walk across the road to get some coffee at the Early Bird Cafe. Rude reaction to a simple question. read more

We came here for breakfast around 815am on a Saturday. There was a short 5-10min wait and then we were seated. This place has been around for 16 years, and had an old diner vibe to it. There was seating inside and out. I decided to try an omelette with ham, mushrooms and peppers. It came with a biscuit and choice of potatoes. My husband ordered the biscuits and gravy meal. Everything was delicious and our food came out fast. The biscuit was warm and fluffy and biscuits and gravy were so good. read more

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Classic small town diner - we love it! Food is great, and super affordable. Definitely not the kind of place to go if you're on a diet, but just classic tasty diner breakfast items. Staff was very friendly! read more

Took a drive to get out of the heat and stopped here to get lunch. We were greeted on arrival and seated. The waitress mentioned they had a fish special, so we decided to try it and a bowl of chili. The decor is classic American diner, lots of roosters and American flags. Cool! Food arrived in about 10 minutes, and looked great and everything was delicious. The cod had a light breading and fresh tasting. The fish plate included a potato, coleslaw and cornbread. The cornbread was okay, a little dry. The chili was a hearty portion and included cheese and onion toppings and crackers. Highly recommended for a nice meal in the pines. read more

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Still just ok after a few visits. Thought breakfast would have been their specialty, but it was all overcooked. A good place to go if you're not looking for anything special, but there are some better options nearby. read more

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Came up to Pine on a Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving for some off roading fun on the trails. It was our first time at this restaurant. It's a pretty big place inside, lots of tables and vinyl upholstered booths. It was pretty busy, but service was quick and friendly. We ordered and the food came out so fast! Food was hot, portions are big! And it all was really tasty. This is what a breakfast diner in the mountains should be. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Best breakfast and such great prices. Pancakes were so good, service was great, prices were amazing. Came here with kids and they were so nice and welcoming. Will go again next time we visit! read more

So I just wanted to share my experience at this little café - it's nothing fancy, just your typical café vibe. But honestly, the food was a total surprise! We got the chicken fried steak, and it was pretty darn good - nice and flavorful! The bacon was perfectly cooked (I know, shocking, right? Haha!). I had to say that cause believe it or not I have had bad bacon places not sure how you can mess bacon up, but some places do, And the country fried potatoes were delicious, with yummy onions in them. Just a heads-up though, if you're craving a mimosa or bloody Mary.with your breakfast, this might not be the place. But if you're looking for some seriously good comfort food, definitely check it out! read more

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I have to say this is one of my favorite places to stop and grab breakfast while in Pine. Just good solid food, great quick service at a family friendly restaurant. No bells and whistles but you don't need it. read more

Early Bird Cafe - Two egg & bacon breakfast - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

I've been here twice now after camping, and both experiences have been great. The server seemed a little quick to walk away at times, but it wasn't a big deal as long as I was able to finish my order. The overall atmosphere is really cool and has that cozy, small-town feel. The food comes out quickly and has been really good both times! read more

Food is good just to much is heavy on the stomach owners son apologized to me issue has been resolved.

On my drive back from my weekend camping/caving trip, I needed some breakfast and this place got great reviews so I stopped in and it did not disappoint. Service was impeccable and this place is a well oiled machine and definitely do business right! They have an outdoor area to dine in so that was just lovely on a beautiful early Sunday morning breakfast. Coffee was ok, but everything else was stellar. I had the 2 eggs special and had to give their biscuit a try. Biscuits are ginormous and delicious! I also spotted a spiced apple cobbler to take home and it is just so yummy and good! Definitely stop into this place, you'll be happy you did! read more

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Best homemade biscuits ever!!! This place is cute with lots of traditional country breakfast selections. This is not a fancy, gourmet breakfast/brunch restaurant that you would go to down in the valley. No Bloody Mary bars and DJ's. Enjoy this mom and pop place for something that is not pretentious, just good simple food. The wait staff are friendly but very busy so let them do their job as best they can with patience because it can get crowded with a line to get in during the winter months. read more

This is the kind of place that locals eat at regularly. The food is good quality and quantity. The service is friendly and very skilled at what they do. One of our favorite places to stop when we are in the area. read more

Early Bird Cafe - Lunch menu 2 - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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Was in Pine for my quarterly visit the other day and literally every food provider was closed. I was starving and Early Bird was open so I went. I was sort of greeted and led to a table that needed cleaning. No biggie. I was brought water by the young gal who sat me; she was also the only person to refill it for me. Eventually my server arrived and literally only asked for my order, which was the open face hot turkey sandwich. My food arrived about 20 minutes after ordering and my server merely slid it in front of me. Didn't ask if I needed anything else and never came back except to slide the check in front of me. Not sure if it was a bad day; I try to give the benefit of the doubt but... The food however, was worth it. Juicy turkey, REAL MASHED POTATO and yummy seasonal veggies. I would return for the food and homemade desserts, service was inadequate and unprofessional. read more

Early Bird Cafe - Open face hot turkey sandwich with REAL mashed potatoes! - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

I really enjoyed the breakfast here. I ordered the full French toast breakfast and my wife the early bird. The amount of food you get is a crazy good value. Nice going to a place that isn't trying to overcharge read more

Went for breakfast and was surprised! It was sooo good. I had the special: 2 eggs, bacon, biscuit & gravy. The biscuits are HOMEMADE!!! Can't wait to go back and try other stuff. Our waitress was efficient but not a lot of smiles. Maybe she was having a bad day. But the food was excellent. read more

Early Bird Cafe - Biscuits & Gravy, 2 eggs, bacon and honeydew. - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Such an amazing breakfast. My fiancee and I were heading to Winslow from Payson. Being from Indiana we stayed on our time. The Early Bird opened early. Best decision. I had a breakfast burrito and she had a vegi omelet with pancakes. The pancakes were delicious. Crispy edges and fluffy in the middle. The service was amazing. We are already trying to figure out our next trip so we can visit The Early Bird again. read more

Fantastic breakfast place. Burritos, egg dishes and pancakes were absolutely amazing!!! Very friendly staff.

Soooo yummy! We ordered French toast, pancakes, Country fried steak and it was delicious. I would recommend the pancakes over French toast. Service is great, they are very attentive & not just one waitress, all of them will ask if you need anything which is rare to see elsewhere. We will always come here for breakfast when we are in town again. read more

Early Bird Cafe - French Toast - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Would give more stars! This is the BEST breakfast I have ever had in Arizona. The food is so obviously homecooked - I had the best biscuit I ever had in my whole life here. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order. Eat here!!!!! read more

Early Bird Cafe - French toast, biscuit, vegetarian breakfast burrito! - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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My husband is very picky about his biscuits and gravy. He got the stack and loved it! We were welcomed as soon as we walked in and service was friendly even though they were full. I had a breakfast sandwich and ate every last bite. Will definitely be back before our stay in Pine is over. read more

Food, service & prices are outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant for delicious food, friendly service, and reasonable prices.

Charming brunch spot. Friendly service. The food was fresh and delicious. Definitely recommended

The BEST Breakfast in Northern Arizona ! Great Service! When my grandkids come to visit we have go at least once.

Amazing place! Feels like im back in the 90s when im there. The pancakes are top tier! :)

We came up to Pine to escape the heat for a few days. We went on a hike and through the craft fair and ran upon Early bird cafe. I'm so happy we did! They give very large portions. I could barely eat half. They have a breakfast special that's 2 eggs, hash browns or breakfast potato's and bread or a pancake with corned beef hash for $13.99. I found it reasonably priced due to the amount of food. I loved the ambiance. Very small town feel and small. The servers are extremely nice and it is family owned. Will definitely be back tomorrow morning! read more

Early Bird Cafe - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Delicious food Fairly priced Amazing service We were visiting from Phoenix and brought our doggos with us and wasn't sure how it would go but they were so accommodating bacon and water for the dogs and very friendly definitely made our day very thankful read more

Overall, I have this place 3 stars, mostly because of the service and food. It seems like it could be a really cute place, but when we went there around 10 am this morning, we felt pretty rushed. Our server was very nice, and she was quick, but didn't give very great service. We were given our check very quickly after the food arrived, and we didn't see her at all after, so we weren't able to order anything else. I will say tho, food came out very fast. But there's a reason for that. The food was honestly pretty mediocre, and very bland. Not to mention everything was all on one plate that probably should've had a second. Do not eat the muffins, I was very disappointed. Dry :( Last thing I wanted to mention, was the cleanliness. Granted, it is Memorial Day weekend, but when we went, it wasn't super busy. And yet, nothing was really cleaned from the previous customers at our booth. 3 stars because I see the potential, but hoped for better. read more

Dark, dingy, and old atmosphere. Bench seating should have been replaced a decade ago... cracked and peeling vinyl cushions that you literally sink into when you sit in them. Waitress was rude and robotic in her demeanor. I would rate the eggs benedict that I ordered at about two and a half out of five... definitely nothing to write home about. Food is a little on the pricey side for what it is. Took forever to pay as nobody was at the register. Employees walked past me, many times, as I stood waiting to settle up. read more

And pup friendly restaurant in Pine!!! Stopped for breakfast on our way out of Strawberry/Pine after an awesome weekend away from the valley. Ordered the Ham Steak with home fries and a biscuit and Eggs Benedict with extra done home fries. Giving them 5 stars because we loved this place from the minute we showed up to the end and paying our bill! We lucked out because there was a table open in the corner of the patio so our dogs were out of the way. The table needed to be bussed but the hostess was on it and directed us to enter through the patio gate. We lucked out all the way around because we got parking up front, this awesome table outside and everyone was so nice and friendly! Our server (so sorry we didn't get her name) was great and efficient. The food was so good! Home fries were well seasoned and I asked to have mine a tad crispy and chef delivered. Their hollandaise sauce was creamy and buttery and I squeezed more lemon juice into it but only because I love it lemon forward. The ham on the Benedict is actually ham and not the Canadian bacon so many use. Really made for a hardy breakfast. And another personal preference is toastier English muffins. No complaints for the ham and eggs and that ginormous biscuit! So fluffy and soft and with butter smeared on it...perfection! They were busy with lots of people waiting their turn. Great experience! read more

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Fast service and a huge menu. Good breakfast food. It was a little toasty inside, I can't imagine how the staff handles it.

Ok, for a roadside stop this food was so good: the French toast was better than a lot I have eaten at "fancier" spots. And bacon was cooked exactly how I liked it too. The vibe there is pretty straight forward like a diner--nothing fancy and the booths weee pretty embers up but it was clean! Our server was so sweet. I wish I had gotten her name but either was she was attentive and funny too. If I'm in the area--I'd stop by again!! read more

Early Bird Cafe - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Delicious food! The biscuits are incredible. Staff is very friendly. Well worth the drive.

Good came out extremely fast. Biscuits and gravy were the best thing we ordered. So fluffy and delicious. Service was ok. Never checked on us till we were done but we just got up and asked for what we needed. Definitely be prepared for everything to be covered in butter but that's what makes it good right!? Would definitely go again. Also the pancakes are huge. Ordered two thinking they were normal but easily would have been good with one. read more

Early Bird Cafe - Pancake - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Food was fantastic; the breakfast burrito was amazing. The wait staff was amazing, so nice and helpful. They even brought out a piece of ham for our dogs :) Outside seating is dog friendly, the inside looked fun too. Very amazing experience in this small town, awesome people! read more

Early Bird Cafe - outside area - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. We passed through pine and decided to stop in and have breakfast at early bird café. Place was busy but they got us in and out pretty quickly. The food was good. read more

Early Bird Cafe - American Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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This is a great little cafe. The prices are great and the food and service are excellent.

Seems like the whole town comes here for breakfast. It's just one of those places, the town's favorite diner. I had the Big Bird Breakfast. Talk about massive. 3 eggs, choice of bacon, ham, or sausage (I had ham), hash browns or home fries (I had the home fries), 2 pancakes or full biscuit and gravy or 1 pancake and 1 biscuit and gravy (I had the one each). Boy, I'm full just thinking about this meal again. I'm under the belief that no one leaves this place hungry. Everything was excellent and enjoyable. Nice comfortable diner. The service was friendly. I really want to return and try their other breakfast and lunch items. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more