Decor- 1980's. Wood panels halfway up the walls, vinyl booths, mismatched colors. Service- waitress was nice Moon Valley Cafe is located where Pinky's cafe used to be. I live nearby so I had high hopes for this place. I've been twice, the second visit in hopes that it would be better than the first. After my second visit, I will certainly not return. On each of my 2 visits, I ordered items off the menu that were supposed to be their specials. First visit I ordered their French Toast. This came out bland, the toast was thin, syrup was poor quality. Nothing exciting. I think I paid around $7.00 and have had much better french toast for this price. Not that cheap, and not that good. Second visit, I ordered Eggs Benedict. It was about $8.50, came with a hash brown. Hash brown was not flavorful nor cooked through. The shredded potatoes tasted raw, and almost like they had freezer burn. They were cold in the middle. The ham on the eggs Benedict was Hormel style ham, not fresh or good quality. The poached eggs were so overcooked and hard I could not eat them. Especially for something that is supposed to be their special, these should have been cooked with more care. The Hollandaise sauce was fair. I used the English muffin to eat the sauce- left everything else on my plate. The worst part of the 2nd visit was the heat inside the place. When I walked in and was hit by a wave of heat that made me want to turn around and leave. It was almost an aversive feeling. Some ceiling fans were running on low- not effective in cooling the place. It felt as if the AC was out. I mentioned this to the waitress, who commented "its 70 degrees in here". Knowing it was certainly note, I looked at the thermostat and pointed out that it actually read 80 degrees. Who wants to come sit on vinyl benches to sweat through their shorts in an 80 degree cafe with bad food? Especially in late June when temps exceed 100? Not me again. Too bad MV Cafe- I really wanted you to be good. So long read more

Really liked the service, friendly folks who make you feel at home. Prices are very reasonable. Got the $3.99 weekday special and for $1.00 more got biscuits and gravy. The sausage was very good for a deal like this. Good food, good people. read more

I'm giving it 3 stars cause the food is great! Unfortunately the service is horrible. I went twice to give them the benefit of the doubt. Both times it took them 40 mins to get the food to us. Chalked it up to being busy on the weekend however busy should never be in a waitress vocabulary. No water refills and never checked on us after food was given to us. Both times!! Different waitress! I will have to think twice about going back. read more

The table was not clean, we have to ask for clean silverware, The Waitresses were not in a hurry to take your order. Both of us had a upset stomach within 30 minutes of leaving, we have no desires to return. read more

The Moon Valley Cafe is the perfect place to meet friends for breakfast or lunch. They are "always" friendly staff and the food is good old fashioned home cooking. Yum! read more

I've been going to Moon Valley Cafe for more than a decade, and was so sorry when it closed for a while...but equally delighted it reopened! Apparently the employees pitched in and reopened the former Pinky's...the menu kept all the great stuff! My kids love the burgers (even in the morning) but I am addicted to the omlettes (feta and spinach, smoked salmon) and their amazing chewy, dense, wonderful oatmeal that makes all other oatmeal a weak comparison. We love the waitress's cheerful demeanor, the casual atmosphere, and that we're never hurried. I told my husband about it, and now he goes all the time as well. In a franchise world, this is a unique place run by local folk who care...go early and often! read more

The food is really good none can compare for breakfast that is if you can get your full order this is the second time that I've ordered the French toast deluxe and received none of the protein. I'm getting the food delivered so the question is keep going back and hope to get what you paid for or find a new breakfast spot..... read more

Best breakfast in town hands down. I drive FAR to eat here and do it on a regular basis. Great breakfast at a fair price and friendly staff. I just wish I was closer. read more

Took 45min for a takeout order. Was not acknowledged or accommodated for it. Disappointed first time customers, will not be back.

Great location to meet people for breakfast and love the option of sitting outside while it is still nice out. The food was mediocre, nothing to write home about but nothing to complain about either. We got a large selection from omlettes to pancakes, everyone enjoyed their food. Good place to check out if you're in town. read more

Great local cafe. Pretentious Scottsdale whiners need not apply. Try the breakfast burrito :D

Very nice. The eggs benedict were fantastic. The cinnamon roll was a little dry. The pie was made in house and was to die for. The wait staff were very kind and professional. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Typical diner with a great view of North Mountain. There were a lot of regulars and the wait-staff was very friendly. The coffee was also good which doesn't seem that common in places like this. We sat outside to enjoy the cool morning and didn't feel neglected by the waitress. My ham omelette with white toast and hashbrowns was done well and was filling. Great breakfast in the north valley. read more

Great coffee, great service, cool little place for a nice quiet breakfast at the corner of 7st & T-bird. Been here before but it has been some time, I ordered the eggs benedict and I licked my plate. Fantastic meal and had 3 cups of coffee (2 above normal) What can I say, this place is pretty cool and a hidden gem if you ask me. Very casual and I am pretty sure the same waitress helped me both times. read more

OK is really all I can say so far. This is my second visit. This time for lunch. The food is good. Service OK. Just nothing to get excited about. I was one of the younger people in the place...and I'm 60. So, not sure. My first visit was breakfast and it was much better. read more

The best onion rings around! I love that I can order lunch in the morning since eggs upset my stomach. The bacon cheese burger is wonderful & I love the friendly staff. We can eat here for the same cost as a fast food restaurant, inexpensive & good food. I also like that I can order an alcoholic beverage any time, although I never have. read more

Mushroom burger with fries. Huge hamburger, lots of toppings. Inspite of that it was rather bland. Fries were great. Country fried steak and over medium eggs with wheat toast. Steak was good, eggs were over easy (as noted by the waitress, her error.) Toast was toast. Decor is lacking, they took the cafe motif to a new level and not a cool retro Mayberry cafe from the Andy Griffith show, more like a place from the sticks of Alabama. Anyway, spent 35.00, including tip, on two meals. Nothing sucked, but nothing was good either. Won't go back. read more

This was an awful experience. Waited forever for the waitress to take our order. The wrong food came. When the correct mea did arrive it was gross. Then I was sent home with freezing cold apple pie! Worst dining experience in Moon Valley ever! read more

This is the best breakfast restaurant in PHOENIX!!$! GREAT SERVICE;););) Yummy, Quality food delivered in an incredibly fast manner. Reasonable prices, friendly atmosphere... Would recommend to anyone and everyone!!! read more

Amazing! Great, basic food and wonderful service. Not to be missed for breakfast! Cinnamon roll was melt in your mouth, even without the butter. Omlets were outstanding. Great coffee. Waitstaff was friendly and charming, in a down home kinda way. read more

They have a solid breakfast here at a low price. If you are looking for a good old fashioned diner look no further. One thing that was really good here that was above and beyond any other place was the bacon. I will order an extra side next time I am there. read more

Best breakfast in a LONG time. Highly recommend this wonderful mom and pop diner. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with wonderful staff, don't pass this up. read more

The atmosphere is cafe style food was edible barely. It was ok there are way too many other places around to eat. I will not be back for lunch. The locals got better service then we did. Our waitress was really nice though!! read more

This used to be our favorite place. There was a large staff turnover last year and things went downhill. Food quality suffered, and service was slow or just plain bad. I would order from Grub Hub frequently but stopped because the orders were ALWAYS wrong. Something was always missing, not what I ordered, or so badly made that it wasn't edible. We stopped ordering and haven't been in in over a year. Probably won't go back as there are better options in the neighborhood now. read more

My daughter and I stopped by for lunch while we were in the area for her dance competition. The while staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. You'll find the owner happily chatting up the regulars and newcomers, like ourselves. The food was delicious and served fast. Highly recommend! read more

You've just gotta love and support Johnny Marhsall. Food is good for a diner, but don't expect any culinary marvels. Johnny is the main attraction and good for a dozen laughs over breakfast. read more

This place is awesome. It's old school diner breakfast with great food and great service. The best cup of coffee in town coupled with delicious food. The chicken fried steak is a must as well as everything else! read more

Amazing breakfast! Sat on the patio with the over cast weather enjoying ice tea with a great breakfast! Chicken fried steak was one of the best in town and the French toast was perfect. read more

My wife adores the chocolate chip pancakes. I appreciate the reasonable prices for the quality of food you get, especially when compared to the other breakfast places in the area. Here you can have a nice breakfast for two under $15 or $20. Also, John, the owner, and his staff, are wonderful. read more

Not sure how this place has the star rating it does. I went in last week. Sat down at a table. Not even 10 mins there and a roach ran across the front of my shoe. That grossed me out. Didn't even order. It used to be good but the food, service and cleanliness has gone so far down hill in the last few weeks. I will not return again. read more

We have been here once before today, the food is good, stopped by today and thought I should leave the cockroaches to do their thing... was a sad day for us! read more

Quick, friendly service. The Spinach Feta Omelet was delicious. Prices are reasonable at this nice little diner. The decor is outdated, but the food and friendly wait staff make up for it! read more

Moon Valley Cafe was EXCELLENT!!!! Not only was the food to die for but the customer service went above and beyond what any person would expect! The manager was so friendly and welcoming! We were visiting from Albuquerque and ended up eating breakfast there twice!. The french toast was pure perfection! Each dish has the taste of homemade! This is a must try and I know we will be back again! read more

Tasty solid breakfast, very friendly service and good value for $$. I was pleased to find out that you can go in and have a long cool one after work and it was not just a breakfast place. I'm a fan of locally owned and run venues and hope to return to try an evening meal there and would gladly recommend the breakfast so far! read more

Not ready for prime time. Ordered Coke; received diet Coke. Promise refill for coffee; never received it. Food was good; service slow.

We come up to Phoenix at least once a year and have finally found a great simple place for breakfast. The food was really good and the staff was really nice. The prices were definitely reasonable. We would definitely go back and support this local business again. read more

I went to the Cafe on Thursday and the service was great! The food was great I would recommend the place.

Service is awful, food is okay. They could care less if you are there or not. Not very clean either.

After a flight from hell and time change all I wanted was some good quick breakfast so on my way home from the airport I called in a order to my neighborhood cafe. I got the corn beef hash with eggs over med and hash browns but they had a wide variety of sides to choose from...when I arrived it was a very cute set up my food was ready to go. Once home I opened it up and it was nice and hot and my hash browns were perfect!!! Can't wait to try them again!!!! read more

The guy that owns and runs this restaurant is always there and quickly becomes everyone's best friend. The atmosphere is that of a very comfortable, old fashioned family style diner. All the waitresses are very friendly too. The food is great! I especially love their Belgian waffles, omelets, and their home style potatoes. The bacon is awesome - like nowhere else! The coffee is great too! If you love breakfast, don't miss this place!!! Prices are very fair! read more