Finally got to go to Happy Rooster Cafe. It is always so busy because it is popular, and I can see why. The food is good, the service friendly, the prices reasonable--why wouldn't you go there for breakfast? The biscuits and gravy were very good and I enjoyed them. Inside is a fun atmosphere. Kinda a barn-like, farm-like theme with roosters, of course. Wood paneling makes it comfy. Tables and chairs are comfy. Service is comfy. I suggest going very early at their opening time to avoid the wait. 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. 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

My dad found this place and brought our family here for breakfast. Most of us ordered the biscuits and gravy, while some of the kids chose pancakes and scrambled eggs. Everyone was happy with their meals, and the kids especially enjoyed the juice. My parents were also very pleased with their food. I was delighted with the Happy Rooster Cafe. The biscuits and gravy were warm, comforting, and delicious. I also loved the coffee and the cookie they served in the cutest little mug. The whole place has a cozy, homey, country feel that made us all feel welcome. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for a sweet, relaxed, country-style spot to enjoy a good meal. *Crayons and menu for coloring read more

Happy Rooster Cafe - Diners Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It's really too bad that you can't give 0 stars, because this place doesn't even deserve the 1 star that I'm giving it. Our server didn't even know what kind of salad dressings they had to offer. When trying to order a patty melt we were told that while they had hamburger patties, they were out of patty melts. I ordered a Cobb salad and asked for no tomatoes or onions and received my salad with just the ham,cheese, lettuce. The eggs were placed on the side not even on the salad. When I asked for a drink to go, I was given 2 empty cups. While the inside decor is inviting and makes you want to come back, the service and the food make you reconsider that decision. I would definitely not recommend this place. I'd rather cook at home than go back here. read more

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Fairly positive experience eating here. Service was excellent our waitress was very friendly and attentive to our coffees. Our food was delicious but the portion sizes were small and for the prices I would expect a little more. read more

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When my grandmother used to make me go into her chicken coop to gather eggs her rooster was never happy. That rooster was angry down to its claws! I finally found a Happy Rooster. It's a cafe called the Happy Rooster. When you walk up to it you see farm art in graffiti style. I thought was I going to walk into a cafe or large chicken coop? What I walked into was a fun decorated, clean, and organized cafe. I ordered glass of water to drink, and when the water arrived it was in a 24 oz mason jar. I got tickled inside and loved it. I ordered the Farmers Feast and the eggs arrived as ordered, potatoes were perfectly cooked, bacon and sausage were flavorful. I am not a sausage link person, and I usually leave the sausage link untouched, but this sausage tasted great. I ate both links and that's very rare for me. The pancakes were fluffy and tasted delicious. This cafe is fun and it will become a new place for me to stop in to eat. Try this place it's fun and gives you that local cool vibe. read more

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We stumbled on this joint while looking for a lunch spot. How we have never been here will remain a mystery. Best thing about this cafe is the friendly and welcoming staff, service was great and the place was spotless! The food was okay at best. I got a BLT and was surprised there was barely any lettuce and I was not a fan of the economy white bread. My husband got the French dip and it appeared to be on a large hotdog bun, although he said it was good even though on the small side for what he is used to getting at other restaurants (a fave of his). Fries were solid. read more

Happy Rooster Cafe - Diners Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Best breakfast deal in town. $5.99 for 2 eggs, hash brown and toast. Even cheaper during the week. Been coming here since 2000 . Come early as it fills up quick. read more

A mom and pop breakfast joint worth checking out because of their no nonsense menu, friendly staff and loyal customers. Their decor is right on the nose with a metal rooster by the entry way to images of it on the walls and rooster chachkies. It's very family friendly, no wonder it's packed making the ambiance a great place to eat a hardy breakfast. Conversations from some of the patrons and servers were fun and informal making you feel like you're home. They have a lot of parking to accommodate how packed the place is. The best part is I think it's a hidden gem by my neighborhood. read more

Happy Rooster Cafe - One of their wall decor by the bar area. - Diners Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the gal at the front, you know you're in for some down home diner action. Lively atmosphere, friendly and fast service by our server, and delicious coffee and omelettes. Even the sour dough toast was still warm, buttery and crunchy when brought to our table. My friend had a Swiss, mushroom and bacon omelette and I had the Rooster special, which had (excellent) big chunks of green chile, ham and American cheese on top. So delicious. I got a side of their (delicious) homemade salsa since I like to eat that with eggs, as well as hash browns, which were crunchy and golden on top, moist in the middle. Truly epic breakfast. Next time I'll try their sour cherry French toast or blueberry pancakes and bacon - and if they are as good as today's experience, will up my rating to a 5. read more

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Daisia F. was our waitress she is Amazing! Everything was as ordered Daisia checked on her customers regularly. Coffee always full. Job well done Daisia read more

Happy Rooster Cafe - Kathy was our waitress she is amazing! So kind and coffee was always full. Job well done Kathy! - Diners Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We were down on this side of town for some service on my Harley and wanted breakfast. This place is just down the road from the dealer and easy to find. We both ordered the biscuits and gravy. The biscuit was fluffy and moist and quite large. The gravy was a nice country gravy with lots of chunks of sausage. We both enjoyed our breakfast and if we ever need a place for breakfast on this side of town we will be back, if for no other reason then to try other things. Highly recommended. read more

Food was fresh and plentiful. Service was amazing and prices were great!! We will definitely be going back often.

My father brought me here and the food is delicious and love the art work on the walls. read more

Happy Rooster Cafe - Art work on the wall. - Diners Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

4.5/5! The eggs, hash browns, and flavors overall of the country fried steak were delicious. The corned beef hash was also really good. Service was fast and friendly :) read more

I love this place! The food is amazing, the waitresses are awesome, and I just keep coming back!

Stumbled on" the happy rooster when getting truck repairs at a& j down the street ( near dmv smog inspects station off 22nd & Sarnoff ne of shell connivence store. Friendly staff , cozy , down home diner with big menu . The breakfast Specials end at 8 30 am FYI . Plenty of seating & spacious . Tried & true western omelette my choice . It sits n of 22nd street at the light ne. Almost anything available on big menu anytime I was told . I believe this restaurant has been a local favorite near rolling hills for a ling time. "A place where everyone knows your name" "hun"! Sadly not many masks except a few patrons walking in and being seated. read more

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We are regular breakfast customers (for years), so we thought we would try Happy Rooster Cafe for dinner. We were VERY disappointed. Only one server (who said she is usually the a.m. cook), and she was overwhelmed waiting on tables, acting has the hostess/cashier, advising the "new" cook in the kitchen, and acting as the manager. The food was subpar; skimpy serving of not very good beef liver (had to ask for another piece since the serving was so small), the ground round with gravy (not a good brown gravy) and the added mushrooms for an additional charge were practically non-existent, the fresh green beans served as the vegetable were slightly under cooked with no seasoning, our daughter's chicken tenders were inedible (first small portion over cooked and replacement tenders came out of kitchen much later and we not very appealing, I ordered a tomato soup (served cold) in an extremely small bowl and brought to the table after we got the entree and my wife ordered a side salad which came with a mound of shredded cheese and a large slice of raw onion - not very appetizing) that was also served after her entree was served (both should of been served before our meals), and our busy server never came around to refill our drinks. Our meals took a long time to come out of the kitchen (obviously understaffed). And the most painful experience was watching the young girl bussing the dirty tables (obviously poorly trained and doing double duty as the dishwasher), walked up and back slowly with dirty dishes to a cart, which was on wheel near the kitchen door, that could have easily been wheeled next to the table she was cleaning to more efficiently do her job, and once the table was cleared of dirty plates she did not clean and sanitize the tables (no spray or rag with her cart). We'll still stop by now and then for breakfast/brunch, but the dinner is a no go, especially for the price (over $60.00 for 3 people) and the lack of value or quality. read more

It's been a while since I've stopped into Happy Rooster, so when my pops and brother said let's have breakfast, I suggested it. The last few times I went, it had been meh, but I wanted to try it again since time had passed. Today, it was a sure-fire hit. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I got my old fave Sonoran roast beef sandwich and chose tots for my side. Tots were fresh and crispy. Sandwich was stacked on perfectly toasted sourdough, full of meat and gooey cheese, and plenty of green chiles. My dad enjoyed his omelet, and my brother devoured his chicken fried steak breakfast. I even took home some hashbrowns and bacon for my wife, who is allergic to wheat. Our server said the hashbrowns are cooked on the grill and away from other wheat products, where as the home fries go into a deep fryer that other wheat products go, also. So I'm happy for her recommendation and my wife was happy with her take-out. read more

So glad we discovered the Happy Rooster Cafe after moving to Tucson a few years ago. We have only came for breakfast and have eaten here on several occasions. Originally from the mid west we found this cafe reminiscent of a good ole farm fresh breakfast. Ice tea is very good and served in a large mason jar glass. The only item we didnt like were the biscuits, they were dry and quite different from what we are used too. Otherwise we've loved every meal we have had here and will continue come for breakfast! The servers work hard and provide exceptional friendly service! read more

Absolutely Love This Place!!! Amazing Service. DELICIOUS Food. Family Friendly. Reasonable prices, The Mom and Pop shop that should be on everyone's list. read more

Great little hidden gem. We went a million years ago, liked it, and then never went back. Till today. Went for breakfast, at around 10 am on Saturday. They were crowded but never ran a wait and the service was still fantastic. They have a great menu with lots of pancakes, omelettes, and delicious bacon (which is the whole reason to go out for breakfast) plus a pretty good lunch menu. Food came up quick, coffee cups were never below half full, portions are large and prices are fair. We will not wait so long to go back next time read more

The food taste is above average. Portion is average to small for the price. For example the burger was decent but the bun was a size too small and that made for a very messy experience. Come on man, the burger bun is major important...give me a real bun! Service is pretty good considering how busy this place gets. Ambiance is very cool with all the western chicken characters and town. I would highly recommend this cute diner! read more

East side stand UP. Look, I'm going to just jump right into it. It's not Baja, it's not Prep, it's not Blue Willow. It's not the Tucson elite when it comes to breakfast, by any stretch of the imagination. It's a neighborhood diner. And frankly if you don't live within a 3 minute drive of this place, how did you even hear about this place, huh? Who sent you?? It's just a diner, and it's the diner-iest diner around. The service is sweet and friendly, the food is all about quantity over quality (no, that's not a typo), and it's just good times. Your coffee cup will never be empty. Your server might call you "hon" or "baby" or "sweetie pie." It's just a wholesome experience. Happy Rooster is not trying to be anything that it's not. And that's cool with me. read more

Went for a first visit. I have seen and heard lots about this cute little place. My review is a bit mixed, but I will give them the benefit of the doubt. Sourdough toast was a killer loaf that more than exceeded my expectations.... Home fries with onions were a home run and the sausages were super tasty... but my over medium eggs arrived 50% one egg over hard. My date ordered the corned beef hash, which was the canned variety.... No points for that. I will come back, but will try something different to see if they step their game up... read more

SERVICE ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!! Not one refill of coffee or water, the server did not approach me after I got my food, nothing, not a "is everything alright?" "Can I get you anything else" Nothing, the server stood behind the bar and talked with the other servers, then went and talked with her manager who was on break instead of serving her customers, SHITTY, SHITTY, SHITTY CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! But I have to admit the food is pretty good, cook knows what she is doing!! If only they would fix the service end!!! Stop hiring little girls who don't give a shit about anything except socializing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Went with my wife the other, the food was subpar, so was the service. This place has gone down hill! with the place new ownership. We were thinking of giving it another chance in the future, however, as we were leaving the building, we saw a mouse running along the wall by the front counter. Back to Black Bear dinner read more

Very nice place to go with friends for breakfast. Very nice wait staff and the food was delicious! Thank you.

Wife and I slipped away early for a July 4th breakfast. Neighborhood eatery for pancakes. The inside is very well decorated. Some serious airbrush work very well done. Staff was masked per the current requirements. Tables had nice separation. So comfortable for the current covid requirements for me. Now the food, I had a short stack plain pancakes, two eggs over easy and bacon. Wife plate was same but scrambled with pecan pancakes. Coffee was smooth, strong and hot and kept full. Pancakes were different than I'm used to. They were more like a biscuit texture than buttermilk pancakes. Seems like they would make really good waffles. Anyways, give them a try for a good neighborhood eatery. read more

Happy Rooster Cafe - Eggs over easy bacon and short sack - Diners Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Honey fried chicken on the bone to die for. Homemade mashed potatoes and gravy also great.

This was our first time at this restaurant and it had Great food! My son and I ordered the farmers feast and it was well prepared and definitely got our bang for the buck. The service was top notch. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Food is always delicious. Service is great. Love their tea and how they serve in mason jars. Even when they are swamped their service and food are top notch. read more

Went there this am. Saw on the board eggs florentine. Asked the waitress specifically what was in it. Never mentioned ham. We don't eat pork. Waited about 20 minutes and it had ham on it. Sent it back and waited 15 more minutes. Lots of apologies but I feel I should not have been charged. Spent 90 minutes there Wish i had something positive to say.. read more

My husband and I went there for breakfast. The food was amazing!!! The portions were great. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The service was fantastic! We will definitely be going there again!!! read more

The food was great at this old school breakfast joint. Service was outstanding as well.

Love this restaurant Great staff great food the maple bacon chicken sandwich is superb

It had been years (10+)since I had been here. The last time I was here my experience was not the greatest I remember having egg shells in my eggs and the man in charge was a complete ass about it would not remake it and told me to pick it out. I thought I would give it a second try and my service was good it was clean and the atmosphere with all the pictures drawn on the walls were cool to look at. Food was your typical cafe food and was good. Portion sizes were a little small but prices were reasonable. read more

Decided to try because of recommendations bragging up generous portions at reasonable prices on the Eastside. First and last visit. Slow service. Cold, bland food. Ended up with food poisoning. read more

First let me say the wait after taking the order was 25 min with only 9 tables occupied. Six waitresses. One owner, three cooks running around in the kitchen with Thier heads cut off, dishing out one plate at a time. The home fries were nasty old and burned. Picture attached. Yea won't be coming back here again !!!!!!! Update: meal was complimented after complaint to the owner. Thank you Sir! read more

Happy Rooster Cafe - Diners Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It's a good place just make you you have time to wait food takes forever to come out I think we waited like 30+ minutes for our food to come out. If you want to wait. read more

Tuis was our first time here, i absolutely loved out server (do not know her name older woman white hair) good did take a lil longer but didn't mind waiting everything was delicious. We are definitely coming back and prices and portions are fair as well. read more

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