Good neighborhood joint. We will be back. I had a croque monsieur. Why don't more places have that on the menu? Really enjoyed it along with the excellent coffee. Drinking my coffee, relaxing and listening to the buzz of people talking who obviously seem to come here often, I realized that this restaurant does not seem to care at all about a metric like sales per square foot. I hope this doesn't jinx it and I fully support this. This made the place feel spacious and homey. Though if anything I wish there were more large (4+ person) tables. Anyway, good neighborhood joint. read more

My boyfriend grew up coming here, so this place is a staple for him. He insisted on bringing me, and I'm so glad he did! It has a cozy, hometown feel, and I loved that they also have a little market where you can shop for local items and take home some of your favorites. He swears they have the best pancakes, so we had to order one on the side, and I went with the chilaquiles. Everything was delicious, and I can definitely see why this has been one of his go-to spots for so long. We came with friends, and everyone had a great meal. Chandler was a fantastic server and made the experience even better. Definitely a breakfast spot I'll be coming back to! read more

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Super disappointed. I really wanted to like this place. Service was okay, the staff was nice. The Mac and cheese was warm and bland. The fries were cold. I was excited to try their Saturday BBQ special. I unfortunately was not able to eat it because it was too cold. I ate half of my fiancés burger because it was hot but it only tasted okay. We found the tip of a feather in one of the chicken wings. I had heard good things about this place from some of my friends but unfortunately it was not good. Won't be coming back read more

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Large variety of menu options, tasty food, great customer service, and I can't wait to go back!!

Pulling into the parking lot, I was skeptical of Hillside Spot Cafe & Market. It shares a parking lot with the McDonald's (no offense!). I'm pleased to say this is a lovely, farm-to-table restaurant and worthy of a visit. The service is delightful - friendly hostess stand and a shout out to our great waitress, Kail. The menu is vast - breakfast and beyond. It's not a five-star experience because my food was too bland. I'll come back, but definitely want to explore the menu more. I ordered the soup of the day, which was chicken tortilla soup. I love this type of soup and it looked beautiful (see pic!), but it was flavorless. The chicken nachos tinkled a craving, but again I found it tasting unseasoned. Good, but not great menu choices IMO. The ambiance is industrial and loud, but family-oriented. Parking is plentiful - it's in a shopping center next to McDonald's. Enjoy! read more

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I came here for brunch on Monday morning and everything was fantastic. It has been a little while since I visited last. I absolutely love the concept of having breakfast all day long. But there are also other great lunch options too if you want a sandwich, salad or a burger. I got the two egg breakfast and some iced tea. My friend got the tuna melt! All of the food turned out great, and the service was wonderful. I will definitely visit again. I was having so much fun. I forgot to take any photos. :( read more

super sad to say the quality in food has declined erratically in under a year. Used to love this place but prices have gotten way too high and the food doesn't match up for it. I still recommend their classic pancakes with a side of fruit and bacon if anything. Went here for lunch recently to get some study time in and got a ICED chair with the special rib mac n cheese, a pancake, and a cheeseburger (random, I know.) the mac and cheese from this place is literally revolting and it tastes like a foot. Please change the recipe!!! The cheeseburger was pretty okay, and the pancake was amazing as always. The fruit cup on the side is not worth it for how slimy and small the fruit is. Sadly can't recommend anymore :( read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Pancake , Mac & Cheese rib, Cheeseburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What took me so long to try this cute, yummy cafe? My friend and I sat on the patio by the fireplace. It was a bit chilly outside, but beautiful day. We had lunch special of a half a sandwich with a small salad. And it was delicious! We both had the tuna sandwich on grilled sourdough. So yummy. I can't remember what salad she got but she loved it. I got the derby salad and it was absolutely amazing. This is going to be a new fave for me. It was great for a friend lunch date. But also fun for family My friend says she often goes here for breakfast and their breakfast is amazing and their lattes are as well. So maybe my next visit will be breakfast. I want to sit inside next time because it's so cute and cozy inside. Kind of modern farmhouse Ish. Great food. Wonderful service. A total win. read more

Hillside never disappoints! Myself & 2 friends met for lunch. There was no wait and we were greeted right away by our server. We each ordered different salads and each was fresh and tasty. The restaurant is bright, clean and inviting. We will be back. Thanks Hillside! read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - THIS is their "cheese crisp". Very yummy but not what I expected. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Breakfast, lunch or dinner....an Ahwatukee gem! Has a great beer selection and tasty mimosas. One of my favorite go-to restaurants with a wide variety of menu items as well. Support local!!! read more

Cute local spot for some good food. The sandwich was a little small but it was tasty and the side of fries were the perfect amount of crisp and very well seasoned. Dog friendly and good service. read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Turkey Press Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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My breakfast burrito was so good! My son loved his pancakes. My husband said his omelette was just ok. The cafe was very cute and I'm planning on going back to check out their lunch and dinner. Staff was very kind and service was quick. read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is a decent option for something local, but it's never my first choice. I can't count on one hand how many times I've been here, and my meals have been 50/50. I like one of their salads, and the breakfast plate (eggs, sausage, hash browns) was okay too. Aside from the sausage, the meat I've had has been super dry. Giving 4 stars because I will still go back for the laid back atmosphere, outdoor seating, and specials that often look good. read more

The establishment looks cute at the entrance and then gets rather mundane. Let me start by saying the chairs are VERY uncomfortable. Not off to a great start. The food was average at best. My biggest fear was confirmed, my "made to order" omelet was overcooked with burnt bacon and the spinach was very dry. The food was brought out by a runner and our server was AWOL, so we had to flag a different person down to bring out some jam. While we waited for our food, we noticed that the place is in dire need of some renovation. The "silverware" is the cheap stuff you'd find in a college dorm, my husband's plate was plastic while mine was ceramic, the shades behind us were torn with food stains all over and the wall looked like it had seen better days 20 years ago. Overall, it just gives off the "ick" vibe. It makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like. Our server rarely came around and the food, well, I could've done better at home. read more

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I stumbled across Hillside because I showed up an hour too early for the farmers market down the street (opposite ends of a small plaza). I spotted the "cafe" sign and decided a coffee shop would be a great option to fill the time than driving home and driving back (I live 5 minutes away). To my surprise, I was welcomed by walls full of beers and wine bottles before the huge menu of coffee options caught my attention. I almost changed my mind and bought half a dozen of beers instead lol!! And then I realized it was only 8:15am. I came to my senses and ended up with a cup of cappuccino. The ratio of coffee and milk was on point and I was satisfied. I can't rate the dine-in service just yet, but the couple short interactions I had with the barista and the cashier was good. Hopefully I will be able to come back soon for an actual breakfast. read more

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My Wife and I try random places and came across this little spot in Ahwatukee. I wouldn't say it was the best food I ever had however it was good food. The menu was surprisingly diverse, which can be a bad thing however it wasn't. My wife got a quesadilla and the chips and Dips sampler. I got a carne asada bowl minus a bunch of stuff because I trying to eat better. While the portions are huge, they were enough. The food tasted okay, again, nothing I'd get excited about but good nonetheless. You enter through their small market, which was cool. You can buy beers and wine. The places was cozy. Ther service was quick as well. The waiter actually helped me out because I didn't realize my bowl didn't coke with meat, you had to ask for it. Had he not asked me if I wanted meat, I'd have has a bowl full of veggies. read more

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We love it here! It's one of our staple spots to eat. Fresh food, local, huge menu and an amazing staff. Their patio is the best and the beer is too! read more

Beer: Mother Earth - Cali creamin' Delicious! Went well with my meal. Food: I had the 50/50 so, half a salad and half a sandwich. The sandwich was the bbq pork. It was really really good with pear sliced thinly inside, not overwhelmed by cheese. It didn't get sloppy at all or fall apart as I ate it. My salad was the Brooklyn chop which was full of cucumbers, pistachios, sun dried tomatoes, and more! Full of flavor! I would be happy to eat a full portion of either of these! My boyfriend had the farmers omelette and said it was great, don't forget to get hash browns because the side of fruit is a little small. Service: very nice waiter Restaurant overall: Good amount of seating, nice and cool inside. Great beer selection as you walk in. Wasn't super busy on a Wednesday afternoon. Nice patio to sit on if you'd like to be outside. Has misters to keep you cool. Most of it is shaded. read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Cali Creamin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

3.5 stars. This spot is located on Warner just west of the I-10. They had a fairly extensive menu and serve breakfast all day which honestly is a plus for me. We shared a side of quac and chips and it was quite good. I got a croque madame with sub French fries and it was tasty but nothing amazing. I'd have to come back and try more of their dishes to give it a more well-rounded review. The staff was friendly. Parking is a bit limited. read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Croque Madame - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Everything was amazing. The pancakes were the fluffiest I've had in a while, the portions were filling. I had a crocket madame with hash browns which were done just right. The lavender late was delightful and my son was lucky to enjoy some fresh-squeezed orange juice. We moved to the area not too long ago and have been looking for a reliable brunch spot and we're so happy to have found it! The patio was so cute and cozy, inviting atmosphere overall. The server was friendly and prompt. read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Perfect fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Anything you get is awesome. The service goes above and beyond. I love sitting at the bar I love food when its fresh farm to table. read more

The service was slow... we waited quite a of time before our waiter came. He was great, a true gentleman. Burrito came with ham which was a mistake. It was soon remedied. My breakfast burrito was soggy. Typical bill ....came to about 20 bucks a person times three including tip. I looked across the parking lot at McDs and wished I'd just had an EggMcmuffin. Not impressed with this place. We sat on the deck too with our pup. The chairs had filthy cushions. Go elsewhere. read more

I placed a simple online order for takeout...Food was wrong and I was Double charged. Tried to call and they sounded incompetent in rectifying any issues. 2 stars after going in for the refund. read more

Service was slow. Appeared short handed. Food was bland. I ordered croquet monsieur that wasn't even close to menu description. Was essentially a toasted sandwich of 1 slice of ham and cheese. Rip off!! read more

Oh hillside cafe what happen. First of all my family contributed to buying food during COVID time to help support the cafe and this was a go to for a nice dinner. We usually have a nice time and tip well. However, I usually don't leave a review for a bad time if there is a new waitress or waiter, but this time was an exception. The restaurant was busy but didn't stay busy during our stay. The waiter was nice but the manager or owner ( I'm not sure) was unprofessional. I was surprised to say the least. 14 minutes into our stay he came to our table and said you ready to order food before our drinks were order we cordially said we are still trying to find our drinks such as IPA's and he seemed off. He was taken a back and made sure he or the waiter didn't come back for 24 minutes. (Yes I was timing). Keep in mind the restaurant was winding down and no longer busy. Once drinks and food came the breakfast burrito was cold in the middle. I was surprised and had to take another bite. But yes it was not my imagination. We called the waiter back to give it back to have it warmed up. Keep in mind the burrito was waiting for the rest of food to be cooked so it was made all earlier and tasted that way. The manager or owner( I'm not sure who he is) spoke to the waiter that took the pre-cooked cold breakfast burrito back and rolled his eyes and laughed. Sooo, this was 8 feet away from our table and my wife and I were staring at them. After microwaving the burrito and giving it back the waiter stopped coming to our table. I asked for a to go box for my wife's microwaved pre-cooked breakfast burrito. He brought a cup of lemon aid that was off. It tasted old and just off. Then we had to get a box. The manager or owner came back and did ask if everything was ok and I responded yeah the burrito is warm now thank you he just laughed and walked away. So, needless to say I would not leave a review if there was a new waiter but this experience was off and before the manager or owner responds to this review and starts blaming my family and I. Make it right next time and wait until our family have left and paid before rolling your eyes and laughing. Just make it right. This establishment has always been my go to but I feel I need a long break from this establishment for a while. I don't like leaving a bad review but this was not a good service at all and the waiter did not even come back to ask if there was anymore drinks or anything sales we waited to buy from them and it reflected in the tip. I will miss hillside and the fun times. I look forward to hearing from the establishment blaming me and my family and that's ok. Farewell old friend i hope the staff is trained better for other families. P.S. my wife and I had gastrointestinal distress later that night which lasted well into the next day and had to through the food away we took home so it was a waste time and money. read more

Initially saw on Check Please AZ. Finally got out here. Lived up to hype. Had the croque madam and hash browns - they were crispy and perfectly done. My server was fantastic and everyone in the entire place was friendly and hustling. Someone is setting a solid culture there. Impressive place read more

I had lunch here today with a friend who raved about how good the french fries are. They really are! The interior felt over air conditioned so we sat on the shaded patio which was perfect. There's a big menu and a big wine and beer list. Unfortunately the beer I wanted was out of stock. I had water instead. I ordered the Asado Salad. Nice assortment of greens and herbs plus crisp jicama and sweet apple. The Thai Peanut Dressing was perfect. Since someone posted a picture of this salad topped with meat I was surprised that my salad didn't have meat! I questioned the waiter: protein added by request and upcharge. What am I missing? *Asado* translates to "barbecue or roast". Lost a star for the inappropriate name of the salad. On the way out we saw scones on the front counter and decided to share one. Delicious! Dense and sprinkled with coarse sugar. I'd come back here for the french fries! read more

This place always hits the spot! I've been coming here for years and the food is always good. Today I tried the crepes and they were delicious. You can't go wrong with the iced chai and breakfast menu here!! read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We saw this place on Check Please (a while back). Oh we WILL be back. So yummy so fresh so affordable. I ordered different bread than what was on the menu. Well, that didn't happen & being a 1st timer, I wasn't sure because it was so good anyway The waitress came over unprovoked with a sandwich as I ordered it !!! And a to go box & she said I wanted you to try as on the menu & how you ordered. Everyone was so nice Cute inside & outside. Going to try breakfast next read more

The quintessential neighborhood spot! This had a really cute, relaxed atmosphere and service was attentive and friendly. There's a coffee shop up front, along with grab and go beer (well, grab, pay, and go, or drink it there), and then a bar, inside seating, and a nice patio (though screeching birds! No idea what was up with the birds that day). We arrived around 3 on a weekday and it was pretty quiet, but around 6 tables started to fill up. It had a very neighborhood vibe. We just got chips, salsas, and guac. This was good. I wish they had more snacks. read more

We met friends for a late lunch and received excellent service. The menu is extensive. We started by sharing the manchango cheese crisp which is literally crispy melted cheese. The Hubbs and I shared the Porker and chose soup as our side. It was creamy carrot soup which was amazing! The burger was very good and the pork and crispy onions were very good. We were very happy with our table, the decor and were able to converse easily. We will be back. read more

This place has a great patio. Had the sampler board and mimosas. Had the kids with has a nice family atmosphere. Fresh pressed juice is impressive. A great service staff, very attentive. read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Sampler board. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Hillside Spot is our new go-to place after golf! It feels very neighborly, the food, including options, service and prices are great! Sadly the dog friendly patio is on hold while (pricey) modifications are made to satisfy regulators. But it's in the works! read more

Very cozy, amazing food and service. Coffee out of this world for sure! We have tried so many dishes and have not been disappointed at all!! read more

The experience here was nothing special . If your looking for an adequite breakfast serving American food it's your place . Service was slow the food was mid and the verde needs some spice . My girl said the chai was good so that's a plus for them. I didn't spend too much money so I can't complain . Would I come back probably for convenience sake and my girl enjoys the coffee but shit that pozole better be ready next time read more

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market - Chilaquiles Verdes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

OMG. The best breakfast spot! Casual, relaxing and amazing food! Such a friendly staff too. When my family visits it's always on their list of places to eat. read more

Was a great experience all around and would recommend! Great food and cute lil place to meet up with friends

Had visit before with excellent service. Took a fried for breakfast on Sat. Morning and asked to be seated outside. Was told we had to wait so we opted to sit inside. After sitting near windows we could see several tables outside were empty...no one waiting when we came in. Another couple seated outside minutes after we were seated inside. Sat for 10 or more minutes with NO acknowledgement from any wait staff. Decided to leave. Told very young hostess we were leaving as we received no service and her response was "OK, fine" I see the problem, but she was clearly okay with the situation. Wonder if this is okay with management. read more

7 years since the last review. I did not ever live here yet! Hillside Spot has consistently been the best place to eat for us over the last 7 years! We have tried almost everything on the menu and have not found one thing wrong, or lacking in any way with any of the meals we were served. My favorite is the 50/50. I like to get a sandwich or salad with whatever soup they are serving that month. Again have always been impressed with whatever the soup is and adding a salad or sandwich to the makes it just the right amount of food. I am diabetic and my hubby is pre-diabetic, so the most wonderful thing for us is that we can order great-tasting food and not worry about our blood sugars getting out of control. Yes, we try to stay away from fries, chips, etc but Hillside offers fruit or salad as great alternative sides to choose from. Although their fries are delicious, we will share them once in a while. Choices! That is what we love most about Hillside Spot. Service is always good. I like that they hover on the periphery and are not interrupting with questions, but are there when needed. Finally the beer list. The beer selection is very good. Hubby likes to have one once in a while and the selection is great. Even have Wren House! read more

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Steven was awesome and took care of our group with several split checks and extra request. He recommended the chefs special diablo burrito which was excellent thank you guys for the great service. We will be back! read more