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    Grotto Cafe

    4.6 (650 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    GROTTO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Norm W.

    Happy time hanging out at Grotto Cafe in Cave Creek, Arizona. First time here with friend who has been here many times. Place was packed on a Saturday afternoon. Order at the entrance and they bring it to your table. I had the Southwest Burger with French Fries. Awesome burger with avocado, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato on brioche bun. Large menu with many dining spaces inside and out.. They also serve breakfast. You can spend hours going through the many shops at this location. Definitely will be back!

    Cobb salad
    Todd P.

    This is still a nice place to sit outside and enjoy food and drinks. It's quite popular so sometimes parking and seating can be an issue. This time we stopped by for lunch. We had 2 salads, the Monterey with chicken and the Cobb. Both salads were nicely prepared and reasonably sized. But the chicken on each of them was surprisingly tough considering the pieces were diced. There are many other choices that are excellent, both for lunch and breakfast. The patio is dog friendly. And the service was great.

    Southwest Salad!
    Laura C.

    On a day trip to escape Phoenix, we toured around Carefree/Cave Creek & tried this new spot. We didn't realize that it's not "a sit down& be served" restaurant but order-at-the-counter-style. Service was friendly & food was fresh. My salad had a good combo of ingredients, including jicama, which they rarely serve. The focaccia that came w/ our salads was very doughy - I prefer mine more textured w/ more spices on top. The outdoor seating is always a treat when the weather's so nice. Finally, I LOVED the interior design - all concert posters from as early as the 1960s. I missed snapping photos of them but highly recommend taking the time to check them out, while waiting for your food to be delivered. I'm "only" giving a 4 b/c friend & I only had salads & didn't try anything else on the menu.

    Bloody Mary's & Greek Salad
    Laura M.

    We love the Grotto Cafe. It's causal, has nice outdoor seating, and the food is always good! Fast service, friendly staff! Their live music is always great. Patio is pet friendly, so we've had brunch with our dog a few times. The patio has trees and umbrellas so there's plenty of shade. They have great bloody Mary's!!! I love their tuna salad sandwich. My husband loves their Cuban sandwich and of course their award winning chicken salad sandwich. They also have great salads all available in full or half sizes! We love hitting the Grotto after hiking in Cave Creek, it's the perfect spot for a bite to eat. The Grotto is a Cave Creek must!

    Cuban panini (top); Chicken salad sandwich on gluten free bread (bottom)
    Jorey C.

    Impressed with this order and sit down place! They have so many gluten free options, I cry happy tears. I had the famous chicken salad sandwich on gluten free bread. As you can see in the picture, they pack in the chicken salad. It was tangy and sweet and chewy and crunchy and just so so yummy. To make it last longer, I put half the chicken salad on each bread slice so it's like an open faced sandwich lol. The mayo added a nice creamy layer but didn't even need it. I also love how they toasted the bread because gluten free needs to be toasted for it to taste good lol. The pickle was a perfect finish. I was too full for the chips! My boyfriend got the Cuban panini and loved it - he gets that every time. Looked divine with the grill marks. We sat outside - it was hot but felt nice in the shade. It's beautiful outside with all the plants and there's good amounts of shade. The inside is very unique and eclectic, very cave creek. Super fast service, friendly staff!

    Kara M.

    Such a fun place to go for a quick day trip from valley. The restaurant offered breakfast and lunch menus plus a partial bar menu. The outdoor garden area was a true hidden gem equipped with free live music show from 2-4 pm. Highly recommended food and atmosphere

    Sherry L.

    The biscuits and gravy were so good! Like 9.7 out of 10 good. I would just prefer a smidge more gravy but I'm sure they would if one would ask as they were so kind. The gravy isn't heavy and has flavors of rosemary and other seasonings...heavenly. Got a walnut brownie that I should have saved to bring home with a big glass of cold milk but it was to good to wait! The French toast was perfect portion size! The sausage was light and delicious. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather and good old fashioned people watching and conversation. Would highly recommend if the area!

    Lettuce not that fresh at the Grotto during bike week

    The Grotto needs to pay more attention to the freshness of their lettuce!! Also had to send back a bad avacado

    Pork quesadilla very generous and side of chips which
    Cindy I.

    Came in for lunch on a Monday and it was pretty busy. They do get the food out fast though so that was good. I got the quesadillas with havarti and pork (carnitas), very generous. I was a little surprised to see green chilis in it and don't remember those on the menu. Besides that I enjoyed them and ordered a small side of chips which was huge. My husband had a salad and added chicken and said he really enjoyed it. But maybe a little light on chicken so he stole some of my quesadilla. Cool place with all types of music concert posters. Really old ones from all over. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The pictures make it look like it has fluorescent lights but actually they are skylights so the lighting was good. I would go again but want to try a sandwich.

    Bacon grilled cheese
    Rachel J.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! It's such an amazing place to bring friends and family for brunch or a morning coffee! We drive over an hour to come here on the weekends because the atmosphere is so peaceful and the food is just amazing! I've been here probably 15+ times and I've NEVER had an issue, everything has always been great. For how busy this place gets, the service is so quick and efficient. Also, the owner is very personable and very friendly! Last time we came he gave me a free entree card for being a customer that supports and recommends this place to EVERYONE! Honestly there's not enough good things to say about the grotto! Just try it out.... You won't be disappointed! One last thing. THE BEST CHAI LATTES IN AZ IVE HAD SO FAR! and if you follow my reviews...you'll know I try a chai at EVERY place I go. There's is BY FAR THE BEST IN THE VALLEY

    Good vibe and excellent vantage point to enjoy live music and quality food. Signage present to ensure clarity re what you are hearing.
    Sarah B.

    Interesting and I daresay therapeutic place. Was a little overwhelmed figuring out what was what due to unique layout and as I was a bit shell shocked from psychotic drivers one has to contend with to get there from Glendale. But really dug the centralized outdoor area that is flanked by two furniture stores in addition to the restaurant interior. Really fantastic place to enjoy live music coupled with a quality menu and respectable bar. Also got to witness the grace the staff exhibited when some nasty behaving women lied about and hijacked my table and drink. Kind people fairly scarce in a lot of Arizona so I'm happy to trek 30-40 minutes to support a place like this. Ed Skibbe and crew were a perfect fit for this spot so I hope they will play there again soon. Overall kudos. Looking forward to returning.

    Local AZ draft and blackberry mojito

    Unbelievable place- great food and the atmosphere is spectacular. We split a huge plate of Nachos and I had the Blackberry Mojito. We listened to live music on outside patio. The prices are very reasonable, too. Highly recommend this place!

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    We love this place! Delicious pastries, chai latte, chicken salad and more! The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is like "home."

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    What are your vegan lunch items?

    Veggie patty for the Grotto burger. Salads, soups, yogurt bowls, smoothies. Many veggie options/substitutes for their brunch style menu.

    Do they have pancakes that are vegan ( no egg or dairy)?

    No they do not

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