Located near the Antique Mall is Hacker's Grill. This location brings back nostalgia as I went as a kid in the 1990s with family. As the years progressed, we tried other local places but it was good to make our way back here. For the most part, I felt like the layout is fairly similar but noticed a decent amount of patio seating which would be nice in winter/spring. It was a pretty busy Saturday with every table taken, but they were bussing one so we were sat pretty quickly. Though the place was filled, the staff worked both efficiently with refilling coffee, getting food out, and just being incredibly personable. Still in awe that we had our food in less than 10 minutes from ordering! Might be the most efficient breakfast spot in the city. And our coffee was consistently replenished with them even asking if we wanted a one to go. What We Ordered: - Coffee: pretty good and love they have French vanilla creamer at the table. - Chicken Fried Steak, Two Eggs, Potatoes & Toast (special priced at $10.99): I went with the special and tried the cheesy hashbrown casserole. It was pretty good, but was a bit rich with the chicken fried steak. The Chicken fried steak was perfectly crispy and delicious. A very solid breakfast platter for only $10.99! - #2 Breakfast Plate (Two pancakes, two eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns): My dad was very pleased and glad they accommodated the crispy bacon request as he prefers that way. I'd definitely both return and recommend this location. read more

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No skimping on anything! Definitely worth the trip if you're not living nearby. More folks working here to prepare and serve up these delicious breakfast dishes than places threefold bigger. The deco plastic lights and Drink Coca-Cola sign give this hobbit home just the right amount of atmosphere. read more

Hacker's Grill - The gallery way between the kitchen and restaurant - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Another delicious breakfast here at Hacker's Grill. I had a chocolate chip pancakes couple eggs, pile of bacon cheesy taters ! Always excellent service. ambience is casual. Check it out. I think you'll like it. read more

Hacker's Grill - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

12/5/25 Yes we returned for more good food and great service today. Apache Junction Atmosphere covered in prior review. Best Country Breakfast my friends-SYOY! read more

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My neighbors told me about this place so a trip here for breakfast was in order. Busy but lively ambiance & awesome staff. You no sooner order & your food arrives, fresh & ready for your dining pleasure! I had the #1 breakfast combo...sunny side up eggs, bacon, hash brown casserole, & wheat toast. Everything was absolutely delicious! This place is in the heart of Apache Junction, ready for your business. I highly recommend Hacker's! read more

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Great food, staff and a old school diner! Love it! It's worth a stop! Best chicken fried steak we have had in a long time!

Good value for the money. Good food and good service. Very attentive from the moment you walk in the door.

Great little dinner good breakfast food Can sit inside or outside if weather permits. read more

First time real good breakfast biscuits and gravy great. We got 4 different breakfast everybody like it a lot. And fast don't know if we lucky or not fastest hot breakfast got will be back read more

Was in town for a wedding and it was my first time here. Was looking for where the locals went and I was so happy I found this place. The pricing on breakfast was very good and I was pleased with the food and the hash brown casserole was delicious. They have a casserole option instead of plain hash browns. We got our food pretty quick and check out was easy too since you can check out at your table with their portable check out device. There is outdoor seating but I choose to sit inside since it was the morning and the middle of December. If I am ever in Apache Junction, I will stop by again. read more

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My family and I have been coming here for quite a few years now and this place never disappoints us! The food and service is always fonominal. I have some issues with dairy and they are always so accommodating. Definitely one of my favorite places! Sitting outside when it's cool is so nice. You can see the Superstitions! read more

I LOVE this place so much, the staff is always friendly, the food is so delicious and they are very quick with their service, me and my bf sit in the patio and it's always one of our favorite breakfast spots here in AJ. Love it!! read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday post hiking in the Superstition Mountains. Arrived around 11:30am - there was a wait to get a table, but not more than 10 to 15 minutes. The menu covers breakfast and lunch. Base description is that is covers the normal items you would see at breakfast/lunch joint. I went for a Reuben with tater tots. It was pretty good. The break was grilled crispy and there was plenty of corned beef. The tater tots were just that - tater tots. They were crispy and hot. The place was fine. My food was good. It is definitely a local type place. N*joy.. read more

Hacker's Grill - Lunch Menu - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Great little place to grab breakfast after a walk around the lake. We sat outside with our dogs and the service was quick, attentive, and the food was good. Nothing overly special but sometimes you just need that home cooked style breakfast that doesn't disappoint. read more

My husband and I are now locals and have been coming here for years! It reminds me of back home in Georgia. Southern Hospitality but in the desert! Great food, service is always on point! I will forever support this local hot spot! We've since taken our little one and is always our go to family breakfast (or lunch) spot. If you're in town and want a classic "diner" breakfast, come here! You won't be disappointed. read more

Food was great and was served very quickly after ordering! Our server - Chloe was excellent in every way! Very unique special for breakfast! Eggs were cooked to perfection! Ambiance is nothing special but prices are very fair and so are the serving sizes! read more

Great little Mom & Pop breakfast place! Seems to be a locals favorite with inside and outside dining. The cheesy hash browns put Cracker Barrel to shame! read more

Great and reasonable pricing. Good atmosphere nice conversations, good friends. Great food. If you have a Coke, they will offer you a Coke to go for free. How could anyone go wrong with that deal? read more

What a hidden gent!! My husband and I went hiking in the superstitions and were craving a beer. Burger and fries. So I googled great burger places and Hackers Gill popped up. We decided to give it a try and so glad we did. Got there a little before 1:00pm and was informed by a customer that our timing was great because around noon there is a 24 minute wait. We ordered the deluxe burger with fries and it was absolutely delicious!! Juicy burger with lettuce that wasn't limp and a huge portion of crinkle cut fries! We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the sunshine. Our waiter was pleasant and on point with his service. AND you can get breakfast up till 2pm. So if we do an early morning hike we know where to grab breakfast!! We will definitely be back!! read more

Hacker's Grill - The deluxe burger and fries. - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Wow! Great spot for breakfast. Tasty, quick and kind service, yummy food in a cute cafe style atmosphere. Definitely a good choice for us as we tooled around the area! read more

Hacker's Grill - Omelet with home fries-yum!! - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

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We went here for years then moved out of the area. Used to love it there. Stopped here this morning when in the area. Breakfast was lukewarm and tasteless. A couple hours later both husband and I had stomach pains and nausea. Don't know what happened but we won't be back. read more

Good food, fair prices. It's off the beaten path. Lots of locals. Sat to the left, sorta in the back, no ambiance there, suggest sitting in the main area past the check-in read more

This place puts all other quick breakfast places to SHAME. They have a friendly and quick staff, food came very quickly and it was FRESH CRISPY chicken friend steak. Everything was hot out of the fryer! We loved it. Very generous portions as well. The best part is a fed my family of 4 for $45 before tip. Great Value! read more

Hi Ya'll, The "D&D Yelping Duo Team" visited arguably one of the BEST breakfast grills in AJ! Top is the #6- Waffle, 2 scrambled eggs, bacon and what we call "Hacker Hash browns" aka cheesy hash browns. Bottom is the Combination platter-3 chicken strips, 3 jumbo shrimp, 3 hush puppies and crinkle cut fries, and ranch (yes I'm from the Midwest). The platter normally comes with slaw, I asked if I could substitute for cocktail sauce. Dad had coffee with non dairy half & half. I had a Diet Coke. Go get ya some :) read more

Hacker's Grill - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Well we liked this place enough to go back the next day for a hearty breakfast. Seems to be a local favorite haunt with many rv parks in the area- snowbirds galore. No fancy pants stuff here, this is good old American grub, comforting, hot and served amazingly fast by the friendliest most efficient staff we've ever encountered. Their cooks must be ninja because both times food was hot and fast. This well oiled machine staff gave each others backs, making sure everyone is taken care of- they should be proud! No wonder people return- it's like a normal diner appearance, but the food and service are worth the wait since it's not as long as it looks due to their efficiency. Prices very good, and though it's not relevant they stock the softest toilet paper - they cater to older clientele who like old fashioned service and good value, and they absolutely pull it off with aplomb! read more

Food was great , Service was top Notch , way better then the last place the Family and I went to the other night , Great place to be if you're ever in the area ! read more

Friendly and clean restaurant. Food was good and service 100%. Cant wait to visit again. Thank u

Not only was the food awesome the service was amazing!!!!!!!!!! The staff was amazing!!! Cole, Charisma and Kelly were so amazing!!! Very attentive and fun!! They all appear to love their job and very proud of the food they serve!!! read more

People were really nice. The seating was FAST!! And the food? There aren't enough stars to rate this place properly except to say that the green chili pork omelet (which is the special today) was absolutely Heavenly! I will be back to try more stuff in the future, but I will be as regular as I can for Saturday breakfast. 2 thumbs up (only cause I only have 2)!! read more

Hacker's Grill - Saturday special, green chili pork omelet with toast and hash browns. - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

After a surprisingly competent experience at the AJ dmv, I decided to reward myself with a decent breakfast. Found this place on Yelp, 2 minutes away. Friendly greeting, asked if I wanted a Booth or counter, went right up and sat down. Coffee immediately, ordered the country fried steak plate. What a surprise! Tender, crunchy, perfect steak covered in a tasty sausage gravy. Crispy hash browns, my eggs over medium, and marble rye toast. Cholula hot sauce on the counter! Friendly waitress kept my coffee hot True efficient diner food and service. Priced right! Will most definitely be returning. read more

Hacker's Grill - Chicken fried steak plate. Every bite, delicious! - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

I was in Apache Junction fit work. I invited some colleagues to breakfast and chose the Hackers Grill based on 4 Stars. It is off the beaten track in a dead end street. Simple and rustic. S soon as I entered I was greeted by the hostess. We were seated and immediately asked for what we wanted to drink. I chose the coffee ("the best in the city"). It was party good. I ordered the make you own omelet (which was more like a scramble) with chorizo, jalapeños, mushrooms, and sausage. It was delicious. It came with cottage cheese (optional side) and English muffin. The eye 3-4 bread options. My colleagues had the corned beef hash and the chicken fried chicken. Portions were good and ample, the service was very good and attentive. There were condiments, jelly packets, coffee creamer and sweetener at each table. I would highly recommend this diner for breakfast or lunch. read more

What an amazing place. Looked for a dog friendly place and Hacker's was a pleasant outcome. The staff were wonderful and were prompt and frequent throughout the meal. I had the breakfast special, a mushroom, meat and cheese omelet which was outstanding. Their omelet was so delicious I can hardly wait to go back and have another. read more

Whenever I visit my friend in AJ, I always make it a point to go to Hackers grill for a good breakfast to start my day off...the waitstaff are good, fast, and friendly... they will tell you what the daily special of the day is... It's popular with the people in the area as it's been there quite some time. The place is on the small side, in my opinion, but that is fine, there's plenty of seating outside as well... Give it a try ! read more

Consistently good food. Excellent service with waiters and waitresses hustling. Friendly and accommodating staff. Good prices. Highly recommend. read more

DELICIOUS! We wanted a good breakfast in Apache Junction & found this place. Good food, friendly staff, fast service, & the coffee flows like a fountain. With a no rush attitude, you can sit, eat, drink, & be merry. Plenty of parking, breakfast & lunch hours only. Audrey & Johnny were on the spot with service. Thanks! We'll be back! read more

Hacker's Grill - Hacker's Grill entrance - American Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

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This is a great place to stop for lunch if in the area. Their breakfast is really good too. Our food was made from scratch and very tasty. Prices were more than reasonable. But the best part was the fantastic service. So efficient and friendly! I felt like I was part of a well oiled machine! read more

Dog friendly patio & server!!! Our server was very sweet & brought our pups water right away! Food was good & very reasonable! When we paid, our server brought us drinks to go without asking for them!!?? Who does that?? Give them a shot!! read more

It was our first time there to enjoy breakfast. The servers were wonderful and attentive. The food was good.

What an awesome hidden gem. Thanks to the random folks at a local bar that referred this place to us. Food was amazing, came out extremely fast and was cooked properly. Definitely will be the local spot for breakfast read more

Always spot on.Great service.Food is always hot and well prepared.Good portions.Wait staff ,Amber this visit, attentive.Homey atmosphere.