Ambiance is why Yumans flock to the Garden cafe! Terraced seating with Birds Eye views of all sorts of plant life unique to our region, kumquat, palms and all sorts landscaping bushes which provide cover for sparrows keeping an eye out for crumbs and tidbits! The parakeets and other birds in an aviary delight children and those young at heart! Come here for the Quiche! Nothing on the menu measures up to the awesome Quiche! If we are not mistaken it's the only place you can enjoy Quiche in Yuma! The Vegetable quiche has minimal quantity of vegetables in it mostly one would notice bits of spinach. The Southwest Quiche comes with salsa. Both are served with "Fruit Bread" aka cinnamon bread and a serving of fruit! Wait staff seem a bit confused, overtly double checking each others customers and their own... the constant interruptions can be annoying. Perhaps merely attending to the removal of waste and empty plates and refilling beverages would be better use of their time. read more

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The outside patio was breathtaking for a Yuma location. There were a lot of birds which was cool but can be scary if your afraid of things flying to your table lol. The food was very good. I would come back again! read more

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Excellent service and ambiance. Food has always been great. Locally owned is a plus for me.

The ambiance service and food were all excellent. We scheduled a friend get together on a Sunday morning and from the reservation scheduling to meal completion we were very pleased. We will definitely return on our next Yuma excursion read more

I wish I could put this place as a 0 star, the manager is an absolute scammer who doesn't properly pay her employees, the food is kind of expensive and I could make it better in my own kitchen. The way the employees treat eachother there seems absolutely miserable and it is disgraceful. The only nice thing about that place is the birds. read more

We called ahead to make sure that it was wheelchair accessible. We were told that is was, just have to go thru shop. They actually set up a table for us in front of the shop. It was the best service and food was delicious as usual. Still not sure if it is accessible through the shop. read more

I love sitting outside. My meal was fresh and delicious. I came here by myself and was seated in a gazebo and it was so nice to have the space to myself. Would definitely come back! read more

My friend and I made reservations for lunch, just in case. There were plenty of tables & we were seated right away. One of the male serves kindly put the heat lamp on for us. Our server was fine, & was more friendly when it came time to choose our sandwich with soup combo. Our food came out quickly and everything was good. My favorite part was the garden ambience with the birds around us. I will definitely return with my family. read more

It is always such a pleasure visiting the Garden Cafe. Food was excellent, service was perfect and the ambience of the cafe is so inviting. Thank you read more

The service is awesome. The food is amazing. The owner usually comes out to greet clients. He is super friendly.

3 customers in the place. Hostess and at least 4 servers. 12 minutes after seating, still ignored. Left without ordering. Abysmal and pathetic. I'm single, well dressed, well groomed and affluent. I tip well, but hesitate to return. No one likes to be ignored. $17.25 for, one assumes, a single serving of quiche. Say 4 for coffee (no price on menu). Seems quite overpriced read more

Garden Cafe is another one of my favorite restaurants in Yuma, and I always make sure to come here when I'm in town! The service is so friendly, as my family knows some of the servers personally and will give them hugs! The food here is delicious as well, and they are known for their tortilla soup! The soup is super flavorful and has loads of tortilla and avocado in it! My girlfriend and I also split the tri tip plate, which comes with 4 pieces of tri tip, a side salad, beans (black or pinto), salsa, and tortillas! By splitting the plate, this was just not enough food for me, so I ate the rest of an asada burrito which was really good! The only reason I'm hesitant on giving it 5 stars is that the portion sizes aren't the biggest, but the food is of top quality! definitely check it out if you're in the area, and I can't wait to be back! read more

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Food and service were top notch. The buffet included 3 kinds of quiche, carne asada, pollo (chicken something), scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, frittatta, tortillas, and assorted desserts. They don't serve alcohol but you can bring your own champagne for mimosas. read more

We love coming here for the famous tortilla soup!! Unfortunately, the other food we have tried is pretty subpar in our opinion. The seating is only outdoors so keep that in mind but they're only open when the weather is nice and they do have heaters. Our service has always been great ! read more

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Came here randomly on a Saturday morning as we were out hunting. Got seated right away and didn't even have to ask for our coffee. Was brought to us right away! On top of that it was getting topped off without even having to ask! Had the tri tip steak and eggs and it was delicious! I've been raving about this place to all my friends and family. read more

One of our favorite places to visit when we are in town. There are so many choices. This time I had the Chicken Salad Sandwich and DH had the half sandwich and soup. My taste buds might be changing, but the chicken salad wasn't very flavorful. This is an outdoor cafe. They have propane heaters, and a covering for shade. The seating is on a terraced area so steps might be required. The service is great, refilling coffee, tea and water without having to ask. We didn't feel rushed even though the place was filling up. We had the chocolate cake for dessert. read more

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Not sure why the negative reviews. The food was on point. Service even more so. Our waitress was quick and attentive despite having several large groups. The Sunday breakfast buffet was delicious. Our first trip here and it won't be our last. We want to try this Tortilla soup people talk about. A bit pricey but it was worth it for the service and atmosphere. read more

So let me start by saying the staff there are very attentive friendly and constantly make sure you're taken cared for. The restaurant is such a peaceful atmosphere and bird watching while you eat is an experience I found very entertaining and peaceful. It's small but cozy and a nice change from your typical eatery. The food is going to be hit or miss however. The chicken sandwich is mushy as it doesn't have enough texture to it and is unfortunately bland. They do offer to toast the bread for you and with a pinch of salt you might fare better than I did. The tortilla soup is not bad however it quickly becomes a bowl of mush as well. The turkey sandwich is pretty basic and there's really nothing I found that I couldn't whip up at home if not better. The star for me was their red potatoes salad. Hands down best in Yuma. I will definitely be going back to try some of their other dishes as I'm sure I'll find something great; however my first experience was not as memorable as I hoped. read more

Beautiful outdoor garden seating. They have an upper area in the sun and a lower patio covered by a colorful tarp. I had the vegetable quiche and it was outstanding. It came with huge pieces of fruit and a massive slice of coffee cake. There are lots of regulars who know the staff and visitors are treated like family. read more

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The Garden Cafe is just that a Cafe in a garden. It's absolutely beautiful and the menu is pretty good. The staff is top-notch and adds to the ambiance of the popular eatery. You sit outside underneath the shade of trees and surrounded by nature. It's peaceful and the food is absolutely amazing especially their desserts. If you enjoy more than just a great meal but an experience the Garden Cafe is a must visit. read more

A beautiful outdoor garden which is a perfect setting for brunch. I think that I will order from the regular menu rather than do the buffet again next time. For about $20, I feel that the buffet offerings left much to be desired. I will say, though, the grilled beef and chicken were both delicious. The rest of the buffet was, unfortunately, not so exciting. The service was generally good and timely even when it was clear that there were a few new servers who were still going through training. Special mention--there are small shops in the same location, but I didn't see them open on that Saturday that we went for brunch. read more

Arrived over an hour before close,1:25pm the hostess asked if we had reservations. Despite a list with everyone crossed off and empty tables, said she couldn't seat us. Not sure what the deal is with this place. First and last visit. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day. Asked if we had a reservation(which we didn't) and they said they didn't have any available for the day. They weren't busy at all and had plenty of empty seats but still refused service. Won't be coming back here. read more

A beautiful little garden restaurant with great food. We had our dogs in the car so we had to pick up to go. The restaurant is on terraced levels with canopy of trees and plants around you and birds flying near by. Absolutely loved the ambiance. We order breakfast, a scramble for my husband a veggie quiche for me. Not only were there ample portions, my quiche was delish and Husband said it was the best scramble ever. read more

What a marvelous business! The food was excellent! Wow the bacon!!! I look forward to dining here again soon! It will most certainly be my go to brunch spot for visiting friends and family!!! My only annoyance if any is that I would love dearly to see some major sprucing up to the landscaping. It's a tad tired. Hopefully as we all recover more fully from COVID better days are ahead and profitability is restored such improvements can begin! I look forward to exploring more menu items! Bravo!!!! Why was this gem just recently revealed to me??? read more

Family owned place in Yuma. The soup is to die for, but in this case I didn't die but enjoyed every last drop. Stop in by for a wonderful meal and quaint patio seating. read more

Love this Place Family friendly, behave children welcomed The Atmosphere is warm and delightful Food is consistently good and staff very efficient Price is ok for what is served Enjoy good times with friends here great meeting place for church's, event, women's leagues etc read more

Sweet little location and good food - what more can one ask for? Set in an open-air garden behind the Sanguinetti House Museum, it's a delightful place to have a tasty breakfast or a leisurely Sunday brunch... that is, if you're not a vegan, which I am. Most dishes have meat or dairy in them, and although they were willing to adjust a few menu items, the majority of the offerings would not lend themselves to being vegan-ized. Go prepared for that if you're not an omnivore! My 3-star rating is directly related to the lack of non-meat/dairy menu items. Otherwise, the food is good, the service is reliable, and the location is divine. Even if all you do is order a cup of coffee and sit under the trees, listening to the birds chirping all around you, it's worth the stop just for that. read more

Every year when it's open I go, I enjoy their breakfast and lunch both are veryyyy yummy. They use quality ingredients but service has gone downhill! On 3 different recent occasions service has been horrible, I was the second table there and it took alittle over 30 mins for pancakes, eggs bacon and an order of eggs Benedict (after waiting 15 mins to get our order taken). On top of that we had to remind our server twice for our drinks. Spend your money somewhere else! Sad to go but service really does it for me. read more

we showed up at 10:15 for breakfast/lunch and we're told they would not seat us because they were getting ready to transition to the lunch menu, which we were told starts at 11:30!!??? What kind of restaurant does not know how to accomplish this without having to turn customers away!! Unprofessional all the way. Too bad because the atmosphere looked charming!! The hostess was just being lazy. read more

Great food and service. Would go back in a heartbeat. Nice patio also. Like the birds.

Oh, I fell in love with this place. Situated near old town Yuma, by city hall. Easy to locate using navigation system. Right next to a cute home/museum that would love to visit next time we are in town. We picked this place because of the birds they have. Unfortunately it was freezing cold and windy that wednesday. We were completely unprepared for the weather but our hot chocolates and coffee kept us a bit warm. The ambiance is so relaxed and cozy. Like going to your grandma's backyard for breakfast. We had a large party right before us, so we were given free refills on the hot cocoas for free for waiting for our orders in the freezing wind and temps. Kuddos to the lady who moved us inside when the spots opened and not kept us in the table outside by the birdies. Loved that they kept their menu simple. The inside seating is even cozier that the patio and makes it for an intimate family breakfast experience without the "restaurant" feel. As far as food goes, absolutely superb. Wowza, who knew that a breakfast croissant could be so mouth watering. Super flaky and buttery deliciousness was melting in my mouth. Served so simply with some generous amount of fruit. The home style potatoes served with the other breakfasts were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The side of salsa was so flavorful, too. Great service, cute locale and amazing food. Worth returning when I'm in town. read more

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I know a lot of people like this place. I've eaten here a few times but honestly I feel like the food is just ok. I had the tri tip burrito today. The meat is decent but it's just meat in a tortilla. I seemed to have enjoyed it more in the past. It would be so much better with some salsa bandera and guacamole, at least. The turkey burger is pretty bland as well. That would also benefit from having some more stuff on it. Pickles or avocado or something. The food here is on the bland side and expensive. The service was friendly. The ambiance is kind of nice. I like eating outside. read more

We were driving through and stopped to see a few sights. Then this place was recommended but I was disappointed by the tri tip meat and small portion. Did get to sip the local spice tea which was nice. Service just ok. Too warm to sit outside. read more

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Lady was snoodie not friendly condredictated herself on being pet friendly, drove along ways to come here and was turned away even with my pup in a clean In closed per stroller! read more

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We enjoy this restaurant so much, the staff are amazing, and the food is so delicious. Beautiful area, it's like going to eat in San Diego without even leaving Yuma. read more

Not a good experience for me. Fell to the ground when chair broke. Landed on bricks. Embarrassing to say the least and manager asked me what I had done to make chair break. Wrecked a special afternoon with friends visiting. Left restaurant with sore hip,wrist and a few bruises. No offer of anything to show how sorry this had happened. Restaurant is ok out door location, however food over priced. read more

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This was our first visit to the Garden Cafe and we really enjoyed ourselves. We were able to be seated right next to the birds and enjoyed watching them while we waited for our food. We could have gotten the buffet like we saw many people did but we were not as hungry. It did look stunning and we intend to try it on another return. We each had the oatmeal pancakes with raspberry puree on the side. We took some fruit bread home with us that was yummy as well. Are bacon was on point, as it should be! Overall, we really enjoyed the ambience and our waitress was wonderful. The restaurant is in close proximity to a few cute shops, hair studio, and yoga studio. There is both a front and back entrance. read more

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I've only been here once and I would never return. Food is gas station quality. Soup is bland but edible and sandwiches were not good. Outdoor place is ok with old furniture and tacky plastic table covers. I do not recommend. read more

I adore this restaurant! It's set in the most beautiful little garden with birds chirping and plenty of shade trees. The wait staff was friendly and the service was fast. The food was really good, also! I had the north end breakfast meal and enjoyed all of it, but especially the thick cut bacon cooked perfectly! We will return for sure before they close for the season! read more

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