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    Kay's Kafe

    4.4 (223 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

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    Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast with brown gravy, because they haven't received their shipment of white gravy..? WTF? Not good.
    Mike M.

    Despite my previous experience, I came back a couple times as Mel's Diner is further away. I don't remember what I ordered last time I was here, but I remember that it was good enough to warrant another trip. Well, today was not good. I ordered the Chicken-Fried Steak breakfast. I should have known better when the waitress said they hadn't received their shipment of white gravy, and all they had was brown gravy. White gravy is butter, flour, and milk. It's just about the simplest thing for a kitchen to make, and they get it in a box. Worst yet, they can't make any from scratch while they're out of the boxed stuff..? I'm going to guess the brown gravy came out of a box, too, because it was unremarkable. The CFS was clearly frozen. Very chewy, and not much flavor or crunch. The menu used to be colorful and full of photos. Now it looks like the first Microsoft Word Template someone clicked on. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the hash browns were decent. My guest had the corned beef hash and she was too full to finish it. So, I tried it and it was pretty bland, and looked like it came out of a can. I'll give them a second star for knowing how to cook an egg, but next time I feel like a good breakfast on this side of town, I'll just go to Denny's. Denny's is much better than Kay's.

    Outside 2022
    Ian K.

    I met one of my friends here for work. It is located a little bit out there West of Phoenix. Looks like an industrial area but the people who work out there need to eat too. Many people have posted pictures of the menu but I zoomed in on a couple interesting sandwiches ASU Sundevil pastrami and USC Trojan pastrami (see photo), both are likely good but I was there for breakfast so I got the chorizo omelet which was very tasty with good flavor. Not too spicy but very good. Good option if you happen to be in the area. The staff was very friendly as well.

    Perfection when you're starving!
    Barb H.

    I had family in town and took us all out to Kay's for breakfast on a weekend morning. It was my first time there and I'd been wanting to try it as I'd heard about this place from other locals who frequent. I personally ordered the scrambled eggs, hash browns and tomato instead of meat item. Also pancakes (my fave) it was huge and I finished those the next day (still very delicious). The parking lot makes you feel like you couldn't imagine a restaurant in this location but it's also large. I would imagine this place can get busy for breakfast and lunch if you go during peak times. Employees were helpful and attentive, food was plentiful. Would I go back? Yes, gotta get some more pancakes. lol

    Very good food and service
    W S.

    This has been by far thee best place for breakfast. Which for me is a gem hidden in Laveen. Definetly surprise by the menu and quality service. Thank you

    Red tamale, hash browns, eggs, beans
    N. G.

    I ordered the tamale breakfast special. The red tamale was a little dry. But the beans were amazing. The hash browns were also delicious.

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    Elizabeth S.

    Such a hidden gem restaurant that my husband found! He's driven by this restaurant many times and one day took us here to grab breakfast. One thing I loved was that you can order most items anytime of the day. My husband and daughter got breakfast while I got lunch at 9am. All of our food was delicious and my husband said they have the best eggs Benedict he's ever had! So if you like those, definitely try them out! The staff is super friendly and we even met the owner, he was the sweetest and had a pleasant conversation with my husband and daughter. We felt like family here as I'm sure many others do! They might be busy but orders get out to you in a timely manner. Their restaurant and bathrooms are clean and theirs plenty of parking and trucker parking available.

    Sorry for the glare
    Chad F.

    Kay's Kafe doesn't look like much when you pull in, kinda like someone had the bright idea to put a restaurant in the middle of an industrial area. Thank You to whoever had that idea and saw it through. Hearty, stick to your bones, diner fare staples that are full of flavor is what you get. Pair a meal with a hot cup of coffee and you'll leave with a fully belly, energized to take on the day.

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    Use to go here often but recently food and service not up to same standards as before. Probably not returning.

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    This is one of my favorite breakfast spots. And the menudo is the best in the valley.

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    This place was great, husband and wife made us feel at home :) the pancakes were the best, definitely recommend the pancakes

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    Gem in the ruff, love going here for breakfast!! Always look forward to the owner talking with all the customers.

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    The food is always great. The service is always friendly. It's one of the best breakfast and lunch spots in the valley. Good home cooking!

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    4 years ago

    Great place to eat, family owned and all the food is home made. Worth the drive for me

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    Awesome food, awesome staff! I have going their first year's. They have the friendliest staff

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    Amazing breakfast enchilada burrito! Tamale was good too. The bacon & eggs was average.

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    Wonderful hidden local place with great food and service. Got breakfast but all looked wonderful

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    What a great spot. Family run and done right. Everything we had was great. We even took home a quart of their beans which are fantastic.

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    Natalie is our most frequent and favorite server. She is a hard worker and attentive to table…read moreservice. Natalie has a good mild mannered personality that always makes for a nice dining experience. Food is always fresh and tasty. The establishment is consistently clean and welcoming.

    I was originally going to give full stars, but after the meal and was appalled at the management…read moreand support. We arrived at 7:50am, hoping for a quick breakfast before a doctors appointment at 9:10am around the corner. It took the waitress forever to come to our table because she was the only one up front. Totally reasonable. By 8:20am there was over 18 guests and still just her trying to seat people, give them beverages, make espresso, input orders, and basically manage everything. Again. Totally reasonable why things were taking longer. She was hauling a** and working hard. So imagine my utter dismay when I saw a man, probably the manager or owner just standing there like a jacka** not helping her but making polite greetings and conversation to the people at the bar. Utterly unacceptable to watch your employee or someone struggle with that many tasks and not do a darn thing about it. Looking so proud and like everything is just dandy as you lean against the doorframe doing absolutely nothing. Our waitress gets a five star rating but this one star reflects the behavior of whoever that owner/manager is letting staff drown around him. Shame on you.

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    Collective coffee is a breath of fresh air in the world of local coffee shops. All the staff are…read morevery kind and their aim is to support the community. They host events regularly and collaborate with local organizations and nonprofits. As for the coffee, I've never had a bad one! Lots of flavor options and lots of sugar free flavors as well. They also have matcha which is pretty good! There's a seasonal specialty menu as well as pastries and food items so there is a bit of everything here. Bonus points for free WiFi and lots of seating including couches with board games for families and kids to play with. My only complaint is that I wish this place was open in the evenings! I would make this my after work spot forsure. Overall, 10/10!

    I have been coming to Collective Coffee at least 1-2x a week for the last few weeks and I just love…read moreit. Great place to get some work done, huge space with so much sitting area. The staff are all warm, always smiling and very helpful. Story time: First time I came, ordered my usual (honey oat-milk latte- hot). I did really like it, but noticed it was stronger than what I am used to. So I ended up working a couple hours at the shop and completely let my drink get cold. When i was about to leave, I asked a staff for a cup of ice since my "hot latte" wasn't hot anymore. She had the most sweetest kindest attitude about it and asked me if the drink was too strong for me and offered to add oatmilk to make it iced and into my liking. She really made my day and I got to enjoy my drink just how I like it!

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    5.1 mi

    Omg they're from Long Beach! Which used to be my old stomping grounds. So seeing them here in…read morePhoenix was exciting! So, when I walked into the building entrance with intentions to see an art exhibit & I was punched in the face with the intoxicating smell of coffee I HAD to try it, obviously. & they didn't disappoint. The person that took my order made some helpful & honest recommendations, which I appreciate! Considering I don't want to commit to an $8 coffee I'm not going to enjoy, no thanks. I ordered something off the seasonal menu...I think? To be honest I can't recall exactly what drink I ordered but it was iced & about $8 & I asked for light on the caramel. I had to be quick since I was meeting someone & we had limited time. Coffee came out pretty quick & it was a good choice! Great balance of flavor, not too sweet, coffee was smooth. Not too much ice either. I would definitely order again. The space was cool too, lots of natural light, lots of people working. It is located inside of a giant brick building shared with other spaces, parking is limited unless you have handicap parking then no worries there. They also have reserve spots for Coffee Drunk although limited. Or street parking. Now I'll definitely have to check out the LB location!!

    This place was delicious! I got the On My Way! Latte which was made with homemade salted pistachio…read moresyrup. Staff were extremely friendly, making sure my coffee questions were answered. The place was clean and well-kept and I will definitely be coming back here in the near future!

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    4.3(9 reviews)
    10.3 mi
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    I think this is my perfect work space. I appreciate that I could come and sit down and order things…read moreat various times at my table via QR code but was able to work here. The space itself is beautiful, the staff explained the options counter versus table when I walked in, and there isn't super loud music making it great to work or study. I had fresh squeezed orange juice which was super reasonably priced, I feel like most places charge around $8 and it was $5. There is a service staff that comes and checks on you and brought water to our table and cleared it off. For food, we split the Reuben. The portion was perfect for 2 for us. I honestly didn't even think I liked Reuben's but my friend wanted it and I would definitely eat this again. We ordered 2 lattes to try, Caramel and pumpkin. We preferred the caramel to be fair I'm more of a cold brew girl (because I don't love milk) but they were out this day. Overall this is a great space. They also offer cocktails but I didn't try one. My coworker and I loved the space and will definitely return.

    On Monday, we discovered a hidden gem tucked in the office spaces of the Bond Building on…read moreCamelback Road in Phoenix. The exterior yells tax attorney but inside we were welcomed by the modern greenery and natural light as we walked through the corridors. These luxury office spaces have glass walls, high end fixtures and beautiful soaring ceilings. In the middle of this building Mark Tarbell has "cultivated" a gourmet menu of coffees, alcoholic beverages, breakfast and lunch bites. After scanning the QR code on our table top, we placed our orders and paid. The gentleman at the bar was attentive and kindly answered our questions-even my nerdy inquiry about the food items. "Were they prepared prior or at a commissary?" He replied "No. All the food is made fresh on site in the full kitchen just down the hall." While sitting and taking in the pretty skylights, I noticed other patrons working on their laptops in the elevated seating area. Some conversing with others including Mark Tarbell, himself! Am I ever happy that we picked the grilled steak burrito for $19 and the in house made potato chips and dill dip for $8. I loved the generous portion of juicy steak with charred tomatoes, arugula and potatoes. The wild mushrooms and caramelized onion perfected the taste for what was the best beef burrito for me! The potatoes were cubed to a perfect ratio. Not too large where other places have big chunks of the starch that dominates sections of the wrap. Not too shabby was the fresh cooked kennebec potato chips and tasty dip. The chips were a bit greasy but still crisp and the dill dip was tasty. I ordered a cortado with oat milk and it was outstanding. Past experiences at other bistros have left me in doubt when ordering a coffee beverage but I loved my velvety smooth cortado here! Delicious! Perhaps I can work on Yelp reviews while dining again at this chic place! Tip-Presently, Cultivate is only open on weekdays.

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    The pastries and breads are the best in the west valley. Great taste and staff is always very…read morehelpful. Happy to find a local bakery with great stuff.

    Anytime I get/ have to take a field trip for / during working hours, I always look to Yelp for…read morecoffee and or baked goods. I recently had to be in the downtown Glendale area - the Yelp machine recommended I hit up Blue Corn Cafe. There's some development / construction in the downtown area so parking is a little limited. However - I was able to snag a spot right along 58th Ave and get a good view of all the cute shops to check out at a later date. Blue Corn was surprisingly busy that morning due to hosting a Coffee with Cops event. I got the low down from a few of the GPD staff that they are consistently rated as one of the best cafes in the city, maybe even the West Valley. They have recently-ish opened up a second location in DT Mesa, which definitely fits their vibe. I was told the owner gets up early every day to bake - I love the dedication to his craft. Like many mom and pops, there are times when quantities are limited. So ofc I had to buy some baked goods to go for my work team! Their muffins are HUGE - like 2 -3 servings per *singular* muffin. I didn't know what I was getting into when I bought 6... hello carb heaven for us. I noticed a lot of sweet and savory options - croissant sandwiches, cookies, you name it. Definitely the muffins were well-enjoyed by all (PSL, lemon-blueberry, red velvet), and the general consensus was lemon blueberry as the winner. It's a small space with not a lot of seating options however there appears to be a back patio that might be shared with other restaurants. I couldn't get a view on my way out. Cannot wait for the next time that I'm in the area to grab more sweets!

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