Five months later than promised, but I have returned to Morning Glory Cafe at last, this time with my folks. In my initial remarks, I wrote of my disapproval about the coffee and some mediocrities with the food, and unfortunately that has not changed much. Let's get right to it. | Press Coffee | $3.75 to fill your own cups. Looks nice, but regardless the brand, it's just not worth it. As I previously recommended, get your own roast before or after breakfast; put your inevitable savings into your 401k. | "Pork is the New Black" Omelet | If this omelet is named after the uninspiring TV show, that would be fitting, for I was comparably entertained by this breakfast. Flavor was decent, eggs were a bit overdone, and the side of home fries were cold. For the amount of time we waited for our food, I expected much better. Of the items on my plate, the biscuit was the most enjoyable. My folks ordered the Farm Burrito -- they seemed happy with it. Definitely a good portion size; perhaps the most proportional to the high price points on the menu. And indeed, those prices are high. I think in the future, we'll just come by to hang out with the chickens and enjoy the garden. The Farm at South Mountain has so much to offer in terms of scenery, events, and activities, so there is plenty to be appreciated! As for Morning Glory Cafe, it does enjoy an acclaimed history of success; they can afford to not amaze, and suffice it to say, I was not amazed. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to get a less-than-$3.75 cup of coffee. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - "Pork is the New Black" Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food , service and setting could not be any better, the staff really care about what they do and try to make sure your visit is enjoyable. read more

Absolutely adore this place! I always want to go whenever I'm in town cause it's just picture perfect. I've been to the farm for lunch before and morning glory was the best farm to table breakfast. I had the waffles with fresh berries. The waffle was light and airy and just a touch of sweetness with the berries and syrup. The breakfast sandwiches were delicious! Great portions and love the self serve coffee bar. Service was great. Beautiful view of the farm and love the outdoor seating of the picnic tables to take it all in. A perfect way to start the day. read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere, I was really surprised to find this hidden gem. It's so cozy and comforting, and the food is delicious. I could sit outside all day long here and just try everything on the menu. I'll definitely be back! read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Brisket and egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great staff, great service, great food. Western omlete -perfect. Eggs Benedict Florentin - 5 stars, my wife is still talking about it.

Best time to go here is in the morning for breakfast they have the best food! Breakfast Burrito read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a gem in the middle of nowhere. Everything was so healthy and delicious. The place is so welcoming, fully outdoors. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Breakfast outdoors. Fresh OJ and Apple juice. Coffee is really good. Wear tennis shoes, it's rural. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is the cutest outDoor breakfast place ever!!! Such a calm romantic feel. We ordered the brioche French toast and the all about the meat (something like that) omelet. The food tasted great, no complaints. The omelet was delicious. Service was great! Would definitely recommend! read more

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The place has changed since COVID. No table service, no plates, no heaters. Just stand in line, place your order, pay, wait until they call your number and get your to-go plate. I get the same service at McDonald's. I used to love this place. read more

Great location for brunch after a hike at south mountain preserve Mormon Trail. Be prepared to wait about 2 hours in line to order breakfast depending on the time of arrival. Food is good... nice selection of breakfast items... farm to table. Large outside areas for events or picnicking. On site gardens and chicken coops for after breakfast walks. read more

Quite a lovely Sunday brunch with family and my fur baby. The serene, trees everywhere, place is something I will never tire of returning to. Apparently this is very popular among the locals. Nobody seemed to mind standing in line to put in their order, waiting upwards of half an hour. But the fresh squeezed orange juice, the iced coffee, pastries, and a selection of omelets and smoked meats--they were worth the wait. read more

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Super impressed by the area it made me forget I live in Arizona. The restaurant is seating outside only, but it wasn't as hot as you would think. There was breeze and I think it was because of the trees and grass. It really is a beautiful place to sit down and relax. The food was SUPER delicious! I had the green enchiladas with egg and potatoes on the side. Every bite was better than the next! My friend had the farm omelette with egg whites and I had a taste as well. The taste was fresh and the goat cheese gave it that extra yum flavor. I also had a mimosa that was good, but a little overpriced for the size and there was nothing special about it. They also have a self serve station for water, tea, and coffee which I thought was a cute unique touch to the restaurant. Another plus was the customer service super friendly people. I will be back for sure to try one of their many other menu items. read more

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Our first breakfast at MG Cafe was a hit... we ordered the enchiladas and Japanese sweet potato entrees and neither disappointed! Looked and tasted even better than all the Yelp pictures. The brisket on the sweet potato was absolutely to die for- top 5 ever... next time plan to try the open faced brisket sandwich on Noble bread!! They serve Press coffee, so awesome there as well. We walked around the grounds to look at the gardens and chickens and wedding venues- really neat place, especially if you're entertaining out of town guests. We look forward to coming back for dinner on a special occasion at Quiennesance. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Enchiladas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This place was so neat! I love the outdoor seating and the farm feel. You get seated at picnic tables and you grab your own coffee, water, tea, soda. I got the best breakfast sandwich which was pretty tasty with potatoes. read more

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Decided to update review because family was contacted by Ashley via email and a card ....She was very apologetic and seems the right steps were taken to better the place.... and have quality customer service! will post another review when we visit ... Thank you Ashley. read more

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Thanks Ashley for your card and your apology. We look forward to trying your place next time we are in the area. (New Rating for doing what's right and a further review when we visit again) read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Cant say enough good things about The Morning Glory Cafe. The entire experience was a success all the way from the friendly staff and excellent dining to the surrounding environment. The food here is made to order and I am almost certain that most of the ingredients used comes right from the family farm (which you're allowed to explore). I advise that you arrive here early because it does get crowded, especially on the weekends. Everything I ate tasted so fresh and I had such a hard time deciding what to order because all the food looked/sounded so good! Make sure you make your way to the Morning Glory Cafe so you can see how they are taking "farm fresh food" to the next level. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have had the pleasure of breakfast and lunch here! This is a very unique place, you will be eating outdoors, my recommendation is early morning breakfast during the hot summer months! I love to bring family here and enjoy a true farm to table style eatery in Arizona! Great little gift shop and friendly staff! Always a pleasant experience! Enjoy! read more

I have been here multiple times for breakfast and always enjoy it! Food is good. Menu has nice variety. Service is always good. Atmosphere is good. Seating is all outdoors. Plenty of heaters if needed. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

As a local, I can't believe I've never come to this spot for breakfast. I only ever do the lunch area. The quality and the unique menu items are amazing. As someone who has to avoid gluten, the gluten-free blue corn waffle was incredible and their in-house smoked salmon was an actual fillet, not the thinly sliced, smoked salmon you get from the grocery store. Get a side of local hot sauce! read more

Morning Glory Cafe - GF waffle and smoked salmon side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

4.5 stars. You can't find places like this where I live in San Francisco! So, so cute. Driving through beautiful green pastures to find Morning Glory gave me FOMO for all the other eateries I wouldn't have time to visit in one trip. And I regret not bringing my husky puppy to AZ with me. At Morning Glory, coffee is self-served, but a waitress comes by to take your food order. I got the classic eggs benedict because it's a pretty good benchmark for brunch places. I wish I wasn't going straight to work right after because the Bloody Mary looked delicious. The eggs benedict was tasty, and my friend loved her dish too. Everything is so lush and Pinterest-worthy, from the food to the décor. It was surprisingly empty for a popular weekend brunch time, which was good for us. I like that the benches are squished together, leaving plenty of room for large groups and their animal companions. Overall I'm happy with my experience at Morning Glory. Usually I don't like to repeat eateries when I'm traveling, but I'd be down to come here again. AZ always surprises me with its incredible food and amazing sights. This place is no exception. read more

This was the best place I ate on our entire trip in Arizona! This place is so beautiful, I wish I could live here! The food was delicious and the service was great! If I come back to Phoenix I will definitely eat here again. I wish we had a place like this back at home. I loved wondering the farm once we finished eating, it was so quiet and peaceful! The prices we're a bit high, but the food quality was amazing and the food was local. Since it's a farm I do wish you could eliminate the use of plastic!! read more

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Beautiful outdoor cafe towards the back of this property. Great variety of American breakfast classics. I had the Monte Christo and it was the best one I've ever had! Perfect French toast, perfectly done "over easy" egg and ham that was grilled just right. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - My delicious Monte Christo Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is our 5th time coming here, and the 2nd post-pandemic visit. The ambiance is beautiful and the space is great in the fall and spring. It's a decent place to bring friends/family from out of town. But that's where the positives end. However, this particular restaurant at the Farm is poorly run. Despite the fact that they don't do table service and appeared to be fully staffed, their team fell apart in full view of customers. Staff seemed disengaged and unhappy to be there. We were the first to arrive and order and received the wrong food after waiting 20-25 minutes. In addition to being overpriced, the food quality reached a new low. The brisket was slimy in texture and the slices were covered almost entirely in fat. Arugula made up half of the plate. Also, what kind of breakfast spot in the 21st century only offers drip coffee? That'd be OK if they were maybe growing it from the farm, but if you cannot reliably use a local roast to brew drip coffee there are bigger problems afoot. It's unfortunate because the property really is beautiful, and the setting is not easy to replicate. But this property literally has too many cooks in the kitchen and needs to do less to preserve quality. read more

The place is nice but almost an hour and a half waiting in line to order, another hour waiting for the food to come out.... Not worth it.

The atmosphere is the best. It's a beautiful area. You can hear chickens in the background, the garden is in view :)) the wait did take a while (can't recall the actual time we waited) but I thought it was well worth it. We were there a Tuesday around 10 am. It is on the pricey side but again. I thought it was worth it. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Breakfast Burrito and Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best breakfast I've had in a long time! Wow! I had the gluten free Belgian waffle and it was amazing. My husband got the open face brisket sandwich. He said it was delicious. We split sides of bacon and smoked pork. Holy cow! Or should I say holy pig! Amazing! Great atmosphere too! And if felt super safe since the tables were spread out outside. read more

Farm fresh is an understatement! After a hike at South Mountain, stopped by here. I did not realize it was on a farm. Drove around looking for a restaurant and almost didn't go but figured it out. The farm and area is beautiful. Does not feel like you're in Phoenix. A true oasis! There are tables scattered outside to eat at. You order your food, pick it up then choose a table. There was no wait. Came around 10am on a Tuesday. The food comes in a Carryout container with lid. Ordered the French toast, enchiladas, & brisket sandwich. The brisket sandwich---- I Am Absolutely speechless! No words would do it justice. Smoked to perfection, all the toppings were fresh and tasty. The eggs were scrambled to perfection. I will definitely be back. My 6 year old enjoyed seeing the farm animals . read more

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Might want to wait Covid clears. Not close to the food that it used to have. American breakfast had the sausage that was held in the warmer for hours. I would call it kippered it's was so dry. Monte cristo was a mushy mess. Will be back in a few years. Love the ambiance. read more

It's hard for me to leave only four stars, because I love this place SO much! I'll start and end with the good, if for nothing else than to make myself feel better.. The great: This is such a peaceful and happy place. All seating is outdoors, and it's spread out enough that it's also conducive to social distancing. I thoroughly enjoy the ambiance and a walk by the chickens and vegetables after breakfast. The not as good: the food doesn't quite live up to the setting, though admittedly that's a hard thing to do! I've had the salmon spread and a parfait on two separate occasions. The parfait is what I'd likely fall back on. It is chock full of nuts and dried fruits (though I'm not sure $10 worth). The salmon spread left something to be desired. Maybe it's that I wanted a bagel rather than the bread? I'm not sure, but it felt a bit bland and wanting. My boyfriend had the Belgian waffle our first visit, a BYO breakfast the next visit. Both were okay, just nothing to write home about. With lower prices, this might not be as much an issue, but it's hard to justify the price for just "okay" food. More good: Still, the staff were friendly and helpful. We showed up about four minutes before closing the first visit -- we were THOSE people -- but they welcomed us enthusiastically despite that I'm sure they were eager to clean up and head home for their Sunday afternoon. We will most definitely be back, just may opt to split something or stick to coffee or a Sunday morning mimosa! read more

The food is AMAZING, and getting to eat in a magic garden with the best atmosphere and ambiance is a plus! The service is always quick and the staff is always nice! I would highly recommend eating here!!! read more

Food is great and fresh. Outdoor seating and feels more like you are at a friend's house than a restaurant. Self serve beverage which includes, coffee, tea, water and juices. It appears they give you a slice of grapefruit with your order. We had a lovely time with relaxed atmosphere. Parking spot could be a little difficult to find during peak hours. I would advice you come a little early or give yourself plenty of time. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The customer service was amazing, The food was absolutely amazing, This was my first time here and I had a wonderful time I enjoyed walking along and seeing the chickens and the turkeys and their fresh beautiful gardens. Yes I would highly recommend this place especially for a wedding, a barmitzv, a bridal shower, a birthday party whatever your gathering if you are looking for a 5 star restaurant with great food , terrific service, Wonderful atmosphere than this is your place of dining. read more

This is my favorite breakfast spot in Arizona. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the food is always filling and tasty. From wandering through the gardens to observing chickens (and a turtle!), it's a place I have brought nearly every guest I've had visit from out of state- and not one has had a single complaint. I highly recommend! read more

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Incredibly expensive and the food is not that good. Aside from that the staff is very nice and it's a beautiful place. They lent us a yahtzee to play with and I believe they have other outside games that you can ask for for free. read more

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This was a beautiful place for a brunch on Easter. Don't go if you are saving money because the options are pretty pricy. It's a beautiful place with fresh air and areas to pic nic. Their mimosas are good too since it has a lot of orange juice in it. read more

I give it a 3 star due to the wonderful ambiance. The most common price per breakfast entree is $18.95 and for that price the food was very, very mediocre. I ordered Chilaquiles, the chef's dish of the day, and it was honestly the worse tasting chilaquiles I've ever eater. It was flavored with cinnamon--bizarre. Had the average price been $10 - $12, then I would say it's worth it, but at close to $20 a dish, you're better off bringing your own picnic and eating at one of their picnic tables. Take note that it's not full-service so you place your order at the counter and they call your number or text you and you go and retrieve it. read more

TOTALLY KEWL little place! Who woulda thunk this farm would be pretty much in metro Phoenix? There are several restaurants on the property and the only one with breakfast is MG located at the far back. So don't make the mistake we did and stop at the first one - keep on going til you can't go no more. And be prepared that all the dining for this place is outside under some large trees. Prices were a little higher than other places BUT you have to consider that they are using a lot of fresh produce grown right there so that's worth something. I seriously LOVED the biscuit - homemade, tender and very slightly saltyish. It was fantastic. Not a huge fan of the self-serve coffee and juice thing but it definitely is efficient for the servers. Service was great. Take some time afterwards to walk around the perimeter and visit the little shop and pick up some fresh veggies. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - The veggies! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wonderful !! From the service to the food to then atmosphere Amazing place !! I had the monte cristo sandwich and it was so good !! The customer service was wonderful everyone was friendly .. read more

Morning Glory Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a unique and scenic place to dine in Phoenix! Definitely not your typical Arizona desert landscape. I've been here twice now and I think it will be a go-to spot, in the non-summer months, to bring out-of-state guests. Reminds me of a Cali vineyard - so I think it's kind of cool to show visitors that places like this exist here in the Valley. The first time you come here it can be a bit tricky to find because you have to pull in and drive all the way back the the dirt road to the gravel parking lot. Once you park, you can walk down to the cafe. The cafe has all outdoor seating so don't expect AC or any other indoor accommodations. I've never used their restrooms so I'm not sure what they are like or even where they are located. They do have lots of shaded tables but it still gets hot so I really recommend coming as early as possible. On my most recent visit, we arrived at 9:30am and by the time we left around 10:30/11am it was already pretty hot! (It's May.) Because of this, their hours of operation are very limited and they close early (11am on weekdays and 1pm on weekends). Delicious sweet and savory breakfast options. Talk about fresh, this is legit farm to table dining as I believe they even get their eggs from the chicken coop which you have a direct view of at your table. You can even walk over and check out the coop if you so desire (I haven't yet). Self serve water, coffee, juice in coolers at a little station. In terms of the food, I've only tried savory items but next time I plan to splurge and try one of their sweet dishes. Both times I've dined here early on a weekday so it wasn't busy and there was no wait. I've heard it gets busy on weekends. The service was pretty good but also not super speedy either time. I think this is the kind of place you're expected to sit, chill, enjoy the scenery, and maybe leisurely catch up with someone. Not a place to come if you're in a rush. It says it's child friendly but I'd be reluctant to bring my toddler: a.) because of the sun and heat; and b.) because I can almost guarantee they'd want to run through the garden and fields - which is probably ok with management (?) but would most definitely result in a dirt fest. Then again, I am reluctant to dine out with my toddler just about anywhere! I dream of hosting (or at the very least attending) an event here on The Farm at South Mountain's gorgeous grounds. I'm going to go ahead and add that to my bucket list! Come here if you want to escape the desert and experience a unique farm to table breakfast. read more