Beautiful setting and good food. I forgot to order the tortilla soup! I'll have to go back. My husband had the turkey and cranberry sauce sandwich with potato salad. It was huge and he said it was good. I had the chicken salad sandwich with a side salad. If you aren't huge eaters, get the half sandwich. I had to eat the insides without the bread, it was too much food! That is usually not a problem since we are big eaters. We shared the coconut cake for dessert. I am a coconut fan and while the cake was good, I thought it was a bit much with the coconut pudding inside the cake. But overall I was impressed and will certainly return. read more

First you need to know two things: The Garden Cafe is not open all year around. Check their website as they close when the weather gets too hot to sit outside at mid day. Next, I strongly recommend reservations at lunch time particularly for groups. You may well have noticed from the other reviews that the setting is beautiful. The seating is all out of doors in a rustic but well maintained patio/garden area. You can enter from Madison by going down the alley with the shops or from 1st by a parking lot. There is plenty of parking on both sides. Service is generally good and the staff is knowledgable about what is in the food. The menu selection for both breakfast and lunch. The portions are large. My favorite is the Tortilla Soup. If you get the soup and a half sandwich it should fill you up nicely. The Spice Tea makes for a good beverage. The Tri Tip has always been a good choice when I have been there. My wife likes the Quiche. For those with allergies to food in the Nightshade family I strongly urge that you try the Quiche. My wife and I have shared the Chocolate "Killer" Cake. The portion was large enough to share. If you are passing through Yuma and need a break from the I8 desert drive, the Garden Cafe would certainly be worth your while. Whether East or West Bound the best exit to the downtown area is Giss. I have taken my staff for lunch, so I know that they can handle parties up to about 12-15. read more

The name is spot on. Adorable cafe with an abundance of outdoor garden seating. We opted for a quiet gazebo tucked away in its own little nook. The staff was welcoming, friendly and very attentive. The breakfast was delicious, definitely try the fruit bread it's served slightly warm with a delicious cinnamon crunch. Yum! read more

Best cafe in Yuma. Seasonal and must have a reservation but very much worth it. Amazing tortilla soup and turkey sandwich are delicious. They are known for their amazing taco salad too. Highly recommend. Beautiful garden. read more

Garden Cafe - Tortilla soup w/ pinto beans - Cafes Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

The quiche is very good. Wish they had the fried potatoes with it at lunch as well as breakfast. The spice tea is worth the trip downtown. Not a huge fan of the buffet - a bit sparse with the selection. Wish it was year round but no one wants to eat outside in Yuma in the middle of summer. Look forward to your return in the fall. read more

What a JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stood at front desk for 10min no one in line. Four employees passed by. Never asked if we had been helped. Finaly the same lady who passed up twice asked if had a reservation? With over ten tables open she said we would have to wait 1hr for a table. All tables open are have reservations. So you mean to tell me all ten tables made the same reservations and are all late!!!! Fucken bullshit. My party was of 2 and couldn't accommodate us. The older gal was rude and short with us. I will never recommend this place to anyone. Rude host rude service!!!! Dont bother showing up here ..... read more

This is one of most favorite restaurants. Very clean, outdoor patio restaurant and the food is so different than the norm. My favorite meals are the quiche and cobb salad. Everything is fresh and the service is fantastic. They have a coconut while cake that is very delicious but all of their meals are great. You will not believe that you are in Yuma when eating there, it is so different that anything in Yuma. read more

The food was soooo good! Delicious, very fresh, and well prepared. The best Cobb Salad I've ever had. I love that the greens were dry (not wet from washing) and that the bacon was still warm, as if it was just cooked. The turkey was from a real, freshly roasted turkey, I'm sure!! It was so good! The Yuma Spice Tea is unbelievable!! This is a must try!! Delightfully yummy and even though it tastes a little sweet, there is no sugar in it. Sooooo good! The atmosphere was lovely. Pretty birds and lots of trees and shrubbery around. Pretty garden setting. Just beautiful with a desert touch. It was a little warm, but it's getting near the end of their open season. Two drawbacks: The first item was the crap from the trees blew into my food and it was all over. I just couldn't bring myself to eat anymore after one gust ruined my meal. The trees have so many little flowers and seeds and stuff that one gust of wind and whoooosh, my plate was full of stuff. The second thing was the kids. There were kids running around everywhere. No one made them sit down or controlled them. It's hard to enjoy a meal with little girls running up and down, kicking things, giggling, watching us eat, literally standing 2 feet away just to listen to us, etc. It really ruined the entire meal. They close after Mother's Day until October, so I'm sure it's lovely in the winter to come here. The gift shop was extraordinary and Mark was so helpful!! I wish I could buy a few things, but not this trip. I can't wait to come back in the fall/winter. I sure hope those rotten kids are gone! And next time, I'll keep a napkin over my plate. The food was too good not to try again! read more

Cute place, unique atmosphere and fresh food. Definitely a good brunch spot. Quiche is excellent and so are the oatmeal pancakes. Salads are good size and tasty! read more

There are two entrances into the place one is through the front where you walked down a corridor which has gift shops the other entrance is through the back. The place is beautiful a little crowded when there is alot of people. We got there before the crowd came in so it's good to call ahead and try to make a reservation if you know you wanna eat there. There are lizards and birds just hanging around too so if you're into that cool if youre not you might wanna try some place else. But my husband and I ordered the tortilla soup which was amazingly good with a turkey and avocado half sandwich. My husband got the tri tip dip which was kinda tough to chew. The coffee there was one of the best I've ever had. The servers also have great customer service and they don't have a restroom of there own so you have to use the gift shop which isn't that far you just go back out the front entrance and make a left into the gift shop. Definitely a great find with a beautiful view. read more

Garden Cafe - Turkey and avocado sandwich with the tortilla soup. - Cafes Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

A must go to while in Yuma but they are only open until September to April! It's mostly outside seating but it's covered with trees, lush flowers & umbrellas. They are know for their tortilla soup & it's amazing. Make a reservation because the wait can be at least 45 mins. read more

A favorite place to relax and enjoy the food and the service. I have so many favorites but the Tortilla soup and the Southwest Quiche are at the top of the list. Locally owned and operated in historic downtown Yuma next to the Sanguinetti Museum. read more

WOW! We were looking for someplace different to have a quick lunch break in between shopping. We were so excited to be able to be seated. They were super busy (Sat 1:10p.m.) but managed without a reservation. I ordered the Turkey & Monterey on sourdough with their signature red potatoe salad. Amazing! My husband ordered the Tri Tip Dip sandwich. Wow! I kept staring at it. I swapped half of my turkey sandwich for half of his sandwich. Generous proportions. The atmosphere is serene and beautiful. Today happened to be breezy and overcast. We had a wonderful lunch. Will definitely visit before they close for the hot months. read more

Garden Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

See all

I really hate saying anything bad about a local, small bizz, maybe it was just an off-day for the Garden Cafe. We've come one other time and had a much better experience that time, this visit... eh, not so much. We arrived around 10:30-10:45ish, the patio was pretty empty but we were seated right next to the kitchen door. Not the most inviting/relaxing spot, but ok. We hadn't been there more than 5 minutes before we were asked by our waitress if we knew what we wanted. We said not yet, still looking, and she said she'd come back. She came back not even 2 minutes later it felt like. We felt so absolutely rushed. Had to flag someone down to have water glasses refilled (it wasn't busy yet, mind you), the girl came by and refilled one. One glass. There were two that needed refilling. Anyway, the food was decent enough, had better. The service sucked. We won't be back. read more

Wonder outdoor seating for breakfast. We shared the Kamman sausage breakfast plate and it was plenty for both of us. Their house cinnamon specialty bread was excellent and suggest you order an extra to take home. We can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu. read more

Garden Cafe - Outdoor patio - Cafes Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

I love this place for the great outdoor seating and the Best tortilla soup. Who would have thought cream cheese and avocado in a tortilla soup would taste this good. When I am here, I forget the fact I am in Yuma because of nice garden and real trees. I love it!!!!! My only complaint is the wait time...and it gets really busy between 12-1pm so make reservation and try to go at 11:30 or after 1pm. Must try!!!! Definitely going back. read more

Best tortilla soup in town!!! Unlike anything you've ever had. The service was on point as well as so kind and understanding to my dietary needs. Thank you!! read more

Wow! What a beautiful garden serving wonderful food in Yuma! Who would have thought?! We met some friends here and found ample parking behind the place, and we also found a variety of delicious breakfasts to choose. We had a couple of great scrambles, and the Sonoran stood out over the rest! Circle this one on the map --- it's worth a stop in Yuma! read more

We ate Sunday brunch here with our 4 yr old son. He loved the birds everywhere and it served as a great distraction so he wasn't bored. We didn't have a reservation (I would make one next time), but they were able to seat us quickly anyway. Our server was attentive and friendly. We had a great table halfway shaded from the sun. We absolutely loved our food. I had a potato breakfast dish and my husband had a sausage and egg dish. Our 4 yr old had pancakes. It is one of our favorite places for brunch now. Plus, we loved the blueberry muffins. Will definitely go back. read more

We went here for lunch. The menu was pretty limited but was not a problem as everyone recommended I have the Tortilla Soup. I went with the Tortilla Soup and the Avocado Cream Cheese half sandwich. The service was good and food arrived promptly. The Tortilla soup was pretty good. The sandwich was good as well, but just had a small smear of cream cheese. The setting is very nice with outdoor seating, perfect for this time of the year. I would return. read more

I just wasn't all that impressed. No WiFi, no one knew the password. I did a late breakfast, tried the Swedish Pancakes with link sausage. Pancakes not bad. Had some fruit with them, but they didn't have fruit syrup. Link sausage was pretty sad, over cooked and dry. read more

Went here on Friday with 5 other ladies.We were very disappointed. Used to be our very favorite restaurant in Yuma, but the turkey,strawberry salad was a big disappointment and the tortilla soup tasted like colored water with a spice or two in it. It wasn't super busy like other times but the waitress never came back to check on our lunch but a bus person did and when I told her about the soup she said she just started there so she didn't know anything about what it used to taste like.Im sad to see this at the Garden as it always used to be wonderful and was such a disappointment this time. read more

Their tortilla soup is the best tortilla soup I've ever had. And the spice tea alone is enough to keep going back. Try the chocolate killer cake. read more

We love this place is the best! Fresh homemade food. Always delicious. Staff is always friendly and service is excellent. We drive an hour and a half each fall when it opens for the season in October to treat ourselves. Great lunch and breakfast menu. Make reservations as it is a very busy restaurant. read more

That quaint place has great service and a very original menu. Our meals was wonderful! We will be back again. Everyone was very friendly, including the people we sat across the aisle from. We had a great visit with others who are travelling. read more

Food is good, service slowish. My biggest complaint is their pen I used to sign the check got ink all over my hands and inside of my purse. I got ink off my hands but not my purse. Waitress response--well what do want me to do? Really? read more

This place is a gem! Literally an oasis in the desert. I stumbled upon it not knowing it was there, tucked behind some quaint little shops. I was in need of a meal on the cleaner side so I went in. The staff are all super friendly. The food (I got the soup/sandwich special: Avocado sandwich or I should call it some sandwich with my avocado and the tortilla soup) was excellent. Topped off with a cup of coffee and I was reenergized for the day. The ambiance is also fantastic. Literally like sitting in a garden. Highly recommended. read more

Amazing outdoor patio, serves was the best. The sausage and eggs Benedict are great. When you enter the birds are inviting and it only gets better. The buganvilias colors are vibrant at the entrance. Looking forward to returning! read more

I knew my wife would like this place the moment I saw it. It is an outdoor cafe next to the Sanguinetti House, which is now a museum about Yuma's history. E. F. Sanguinetti, who owned the property, was the prominent merchant in Yuma, and (a quick internet search showed me that) the Garden Cafe is owned by his descendants. Even though it was a bit cold the atmosphere was really good. I ordered the steak burrito. The tri-tip steak was excellent -- but I probably would have enjoyed one of the sandwich choices more. The proportions were good and prices were reasonable. Our server was very friendly and someone often came by to fill our coffee cups. A warmer day would have been good, although that is no fault of the restaurant -- and while shopping in the gift shop I noticed their was inside seating. But sitting inside misses the point of the garden cafe. An enjoyable and delicious way to spend and breakfast or lunch in Yuma. read more

Little gen in Yuma. Atmosphere great, food good, coffee was not gourmet. If passing through I'd go again.

I've been here a few times and the food has always been decent and the service is ok at best. Today, my friend and I went to get brunch without reservations and was told it would be at least 30 minutes and that they ran out of several items on the menu- which happens every time. We decided to go else where and as we were leaving, the couple behind us were clearly regulars and on a first name basis with the host. They told the host they didn't have reservations either and were informed they would have a table within ten minutes-literally seconds after we turned around-how rude. The restaurant is only open when the "winter visitors" are in town and cater to friends/regulars.. Definitely won't be coming back. read more

The best thing we tried was the fruit bread which was merely a side accompaniment. The tortilla soup was also good, but I would guess that local Latinos are having a good laugh at the "gringos" that pay $9.25 for a small bowl of tortilla soup. The rest, like the eggy and thick quiche, was basic and ordinary. The outdoor setting was different and thankfully, the weather cooperated for us. read more

The Garden café is a gem in Yuma. Tucked away near Sanguenetti house the Garden café is a sweet place to celebrate an occasion, relax with friends, or just come for great food. YOU NEED A RESERVATION! I've been turned away numerous times because I didn't have one and they were full. I adore their brunch menu, especially the poached eggs (OMG so good!!). The kids in our group loved watching the birds bounce around the café. A wonderful place! Don't' forget to go through the shops nearby too when you go! read more

I have been here about half a dozen times and the food is always good. The setting is charming, with lots of lovely garden flowers and singing birds -- you feel like you're no longer in Yuma! The only reason I don't give the Garden Cafe 5 stars is due to the server I've had the last two times. She is so unfriendly it's almost comical....total buzz-kill. Otherwise though, the place is great, and I especially love the Sunday brunch! read more

It was disappointment after disappointment. Very lovely atmosphere with a staff that is not capable of handling large crowds. If you would like to sit in one of the most beautiful spots in Yuma and wait an hour for a mediocre over priced meal this is the place for you. read more

Service is quite good here. The menu however, is just mediocre. I ordered a tri-tip burrito, which turned out to be just steak wrapped in a flour tortilla. There were no fillings inside, no vegetables, rice, or eggs etc. The menu is definitely too pricey for just regular brunch food. A small bowl side of soup is $10??! it is not also not the most hygienic spot to serve food. There were a lot of flies hovering over our foods. But that's maybe because we are outside. One time only. read more

Beautiful place with mediocre service. I have eaten here 4 times and not impressed; this time my coworker and I got sick. She threw up twice and my stomach has been in pain and I have had nausea since eating there. This is too nice a venue to have patrons getting sick. They will never have to worry about me returning. If I absolutely have to I will sit with my party and eat elsewhere afterwards. read more

If you like to eat with flies and have the rudest server in the world ruin your Mother's Day, then this is the place for you. Some of the food was dried out, and just not very good. Next time I would elect to pay quarter of the price and eat better food at Cracker Barrel and have better service and cleaner silverware. The staff should come to the Valley and eat at some real choice places to see how a real high end restaurant treats customers. read more

This place used to be the only place where I would eat a salad, and it was their tri-tip salad! So good, and enormous! I went back there and ordered it again and it just blew donkey nuts! what happened? the zuchini bread was still good, but the salad! The salad! I may go back but, highly unlikely. I'll have to agree the tortilla soup is a definite must! read more

A must eat if ever in Yuma. This place has such a serene setup - it is almost as if you are not in Arizona. I have been here for lunch several times and my recommendation is the tortilla soup - it is to die for. The tortilla soup and about any sandwich on their menu will provide a midday treat that I'm sure you'll love. read more