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Another fantastic dining experience at OBH. They had the Hawaii menu up. Husband had the spam and the macadamia nut Carmel banana pancakes. I had the veggie skillet with scrambled eggs. They switched to Lavazza coffee and it is incredible!! We had the pleasure of Laura ( hope this is the right spelling) of serving us. She is such a sweetheart! Kind to everyone she serves. Thank you so much!!
First off: If you are a vegetarian this is not the spot to go unless you just want something very simple. Second -- CASH ONLY There is a Hawaiian inspiration/theme at the The OBH mixed with mexican flavors -- basically if you like a lot of meat with your breakfast then come here. When looking at other people's plates the portions looked very large -- the prices are average -- not cheap but not over the top. I did see someone with a cinnamon roll that looked pretty delicious. My mom had been here one other time and got the cinnamon roll pancakes, which she loved (and why we are here today) -- Nothing was speaking to me on the menu so I just ordered the classic OBH pancakes. I would give them about a 5/10 on the pancake scale. Also they didn't have real maple syrup even to purchase for extra -- they say their syrup is a maple syrup blend -- it wasn't full on plastic but it wasn't real maple syrup. I also ordered a side of scrambled eggs with cheddar -- it was a little runny and overall just average. The coffee was rank -- I would give it a 2/10. Our server was very friendly as was all of the other staff -- that is why I hate to only give 3 stars because it is a great local spot. When we left (around 9am) there was quite a long wait -- so you know it is very popular
Reminds me of an old time coffee shop. But with youth and surf board theme. People were very kind. Food was amazing and coffee was hot. It is a lot of food. 2 people could easily share a plate. I don't eat meat and there were plenty of options for me to choose from. It is a little on the noisy side at lunch time and tables are kind of close together. We hadn't any wait for a table but it was a long wait for the food. They seemed like they are busy a lot because they even have a covered waiting area outside. I would eat here again but not if you are in a hurry.
Went the other day for breakfast post workout. WOW the hog omelet was fire. Not just because I loaded it with hot sauce but literal salty protein rich greatness. We love this place and hope it stands the tests of time as it's such an asset to north phoenix
Excellent food, ambiance, and service! Go now!!! (They only take cash but they have two free ATMs)
We had the Horchata, side of Potatoes, Chicken & Waffles, Pancakes, side of eggs, and fries. We liked everything, and loved the service, wait staff are very nice. Only negative was the long wait to be seated for a weekend morning. They do get packed so be prepared to wait.
Another great meal at OBH! Came back again since we were in Phoenix. We arrived Friday around 7am. We were seated right away. Our waitress was super sweet. I ordered the Loco Moco, my husband ordered the linguica and cheddar scramble with hashbrowns and sourdough toast, and we got the granola and banana pancakes to share. The loco moco was good, but it lacked a little salt. My husband liked his scramble. And the pancakes were good. A little dry, but with some syrup they were delicious. The portions are huge. By the time we left it was pretty busy. There is a lot of parking in the strip mall location. Would recommend this to anyone in the Phoenix area.
My meal was good overall. The french toast was the highlight, chicken fried chicken was flavorful, nothing special about the eggs. 20-minute wait on a Saturday morning, cash only with an ATM on-site. This is my go to breakfast spot that I take any visitors to.
Oh my gosh what a fantastic breakfast! Came in on a Sunday around 9:45 and it was definitely a wait. They quoted us 40min and it was just about 40min. So be prepared on a weekend. We ordered the pork green chile omelette.. so, so good! Yum. Glad we got a good photo for reference. Big portion. You got a choice of a side so we added on the pancakes for an extra dollar or two. The raspberry crème crepes were nice because they're not as heavy as pancakes but still filled that sweet craving I was having. Made the combo with sausage and eggs- the sausages are thicker and bigger than standard links, Third entree was biscuits and gravy with eggs and hash browns. The gravy was chunky, it tasted home made, it was sooooo good! We think it's the best biscuits and gravy we've ever tried. I'm still thinking about it and it's dinner time haha. Great spot! I see why it's so popular,
OMG-how did we ever find hidden gems like this when traveling before review sites like this! As we drove north I couldn't really remember why I jotted this spot down for breakfast as it seemed a bit out of the way-but once we arrived inside, it was clear. This surfing theme breakfast joint run by a retired surfer from Cali who reported being in the restaurant business for over 50 years when I chatted with him. (Hint he's the tall retiree wearing a Hawaiian shirt and checking in with everyone). The menu has an endless list of almost every breakfast concoction imaginable from buttery flakey biscuits, pancakes, cinnamon rolls eggs and a host of Mexican specialties, chicken and waffles as well as other items. Judging from all the benches outside, there's probably a wait at times to get in although on a Monday at 8 am we got a cozy booth without a problem. It was still busy but no wait at that time. Staff is friendly and food comes out quickly. My raspberry cream crepes were a nice change of pace and my wife was pleased to be able to just order 2 poached eggs with avocado and a biscuit. Prices are reasonable although make sure you have cash as this is a CASH ONLY restaurant. The interior is all surfing memorabilia -bright and cheery. In the end well worth the 15 min drive north.
Normally there is a long wait at this restaurant but we walked in and were sat right away. The birria chilaquiles were ok, the flavor was a bit bland. The pancakes were simple but good. This is a cash only restaurant but they do have an ATM inside. On the ATM it says NO FEE however, I checked my bank account and was charged an ATM fee?
We love it here!! I just went into update my review, shocked to see I've never left one! Today's meal was Shrimp & Grits, which are delicious!! Being gluten free, I dint get the toast and I upgrade to the gf banana and granola pancakes. today I doubled down and got the banana fosters French toast, topping on top of the banana granola pancakes.! Incredible! The waiter said no one's ever ordered it like that but I'm here to tell you it's an amazing combo! We make the trip from Surprise and are never disappointed with the food or service!
3 months ago
A good ol' fashioned breakfast with some good ol' fashioned service! A smile never goes out of style. ;) Cash only so there is some good ol' fashioned style of taking payment as well. Portions are good so you may consider sharing depending on your appetite. The deep fried French toast takes you to the fair without the fair prices! - a must try. Aloha vibes adorn this establishment. read more
My husband and I enjoyed breakfast here recently and absolutely loved it. The food was delicious! They have so many unique options. We did wait a bit but that is to be expected here- so plan accordingly. Everyone who works there is invited friendly! We will definitely be back to try more amazing food. read more
2 years ago
Found this place thanks to Yelp! Seriously, they only take cash but they have 2 ATMs so you can get cash. One is also located next to the bathroom for those thinking they can duck out. Don't do that. That's rude. This place was great & exactly what I needed this AM. Wasn't crowded & I did overhear customers, probably regulars, say they were surprised how empty it was today. I'm grateful for it, sensory overload & all. Anywho, down to the actual review. Danielle was my waitress & she was an absolute delight. Super positive. Super bubbly. All felt authentic & not forced at all. Love that energy for her & the customers. I also overheard some chit chat between staff about changing shifts & it was so delightful to hear them so willing to help one another out. Truly gave the vibes of "we actually like working here & like each other." I ordered a basic coffee with heavy cream. Didn't love the $4.25 price for it but there are worse things in life. Also, I only ordered the Crispy Carnitas & Avocado omelette with no sides. Danielle took $2 off since I didn't get any sides. This was lovely & greatly appreciated. Especially since most places still charge full price even when you don't get the full meal. The omelette was just eggs. No milk. No cream. No cheese. No pancake batter. Just eggs. Loved it. Fluffy & delicious. The carnitas themselves were tasty. The red chile sauce was nice with a little kick at the end. Some extra heat would be lovely. The avocado part was a little deceptive, it did not seem as though there was nearly enough avocado in this as it was primarily on the ends of the omelette. Prices were reasonable. Portion sizes were ideal. I would definitely consider coming back here if I was in the area. Worth checking out read more
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Nick S.
Tanisha- We appreciate the great review! Thank you for the…
10 months ago
Had the French Toast combo. Strawberry and Lemon Curd French Toast was the best I've had in my 53 years. Top. Tier. Scrambled eggs were fine. Pretty standard. Bacon was better than most breakfast restaurant bacon. Thick. Crispy. Perfectly cooked. Molly was our server and was great! Interior was neat. Surfing vibe but not so much stuff as to be distracting. Great experience! read more
1 year ago
Hawaii meets Arizona at this groovy breakfast spot! The Original Breakfast House has a laid back vibe while offering unlimited options for your first meal of the day. My favorites are their Big Gooey Scrambled Mess & Custom Omelets. No matter what dish, I go for their Homemade Biscuits & Potatoes on the side. Highly Recommend these as your side option! I've frequently this diner over 10 times & now go for their daily specials. Each time they have something different & delicious. Bring an empty stomach, bring your cash (they do not take card), & bring your friends because this will be your new favorite breakfast spot in Phoenix! read more
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I took my long time friend Vaughn back for his Second visit. He raved about his dish Shrimps With Eggs and Grits. Super satisfying I had quinoa , veggies, poached eggs ! All in all What we both had was far above delicious it was Orgasmic. The restaurant opens at 7:00 and closes at 2:00 PM Stop by for great food. Excellent Sericr read more
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John S.
Thanks for taking the time to review us and glad you enjoyed your…
Casual place, cash only. Gave me Hawaii vibes. I'd you have ever been to Hawaii and had some of the local breakfast places it has that feel. Lots to choose from, homemade feel and you don't leave hungry. Being from out of town we wanted something local and this did not disappoint! read more
1 year ago
The food here was very good and the service was great as well. The only down side is that it is cash only but they do have an ATM on site. read more
Original Breakfast House is a pretty good basic breakast place with a lot to choose from, plenty for vegetarians, and some unique takes (albeit not elevated) on basic breakfast items. I had the chance to go here with friends while visiting Phoenix. It was a bit of a wait for a table (as one would expect on a Sunday for brunch time.) Service was friendly and the food was plentiful. I wish the coffee was better...it wasn't the worst I'd had at a breakfast place (oh ye browned waters of my past.) But it wasn't particularly strong. It was basic diner coffee, slightly on the weak side. A breakfast only place needs to have a strong coffee game. It sets the tone for everything that's about to come and makes your mouth happy immediately. We had the churro pancakes special. Not bad. I also had the Garden Hash & Eggs, made with Egg Whites. This was tasty, cooked well, and with a generous amount of all of it's ingredients. I definitely didn't leave hungry. I had a biscuit on the side...that's my other litmus taste for a decent breakfast place. If they offer biscuits...they better be good. This one was good! Crispy and flakey...extra good when I added butter and honey. The atmosphere is fun too. If was in the mood for basic breakfast options, I'd definitely come back. read more
2 years ago
Food was great worth the wait Pancakes tasty and flavorful Small wait times but scene inside was cool Staff helpful The 2 doorman were cheerful read more
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John S.
Home Monterey? Marco, say hi next time. I lived in and had…
3 months ago
9 months ago
Excellent customer service. Really family oriented. I'm thrilled to see a working jukebox! I ordered the Dutch baby cake... perfect!! Worth driving here. The coffee was served hot.. actually really hot, which i like! Although there are some rules so when you go here you're prepared: Cash only. They have ATM inside the restaurant though. No pets allowed and no guns allowed. read more
3 months ago
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John S.
Tom, sent you a direct message
8 months ago
9 months ago
I know this place has tons of reviews so I'll keep my short and sweet. Big portions. Delicious food. Excellent service. Fun ambiance. Honestly, I'm in the east valley and this was worth the drive! The carnitas was crispy and perfect inside a fluffy omelette smothered in a red enchilada sauce. So good. The chimichanga may have won the day though. Stuffed full of hasbrowns, onions, ham, cheese, covered with a green sauce but stayed so crispy. So so so so good! I'm sure there isn't a bad thing on the menu! So try it all! read more
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John S.
Thanks for the great review, Sara
Fun menu with unique options with southwest flavor. Warning: this place is cash only!! Double warning: they have an ATM that says "no fee" but I checked my recent card statements and there was an ATM fee . Green chile pork eggs benedict was served on a corn tamale - it was so unique and delicious the first half of the meal, but then it started to lose its appeal with the sweetness of the corn and overall mushiness of everything together. Overall great service and yummy food. I just probably wouldn't go for the green chile pork tamale next time. read more
1 year ago
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John S.
Thanks Terrell. I agree Sarah is very special and I am blessed to…
Trusting. Brunch is what I wanted and brunch is what I got! The original Breakfast House was only a short distance from the hike we went on. I called in advance and they do not take reservations. However, for a 2 top they were able to get us in pretty quickly. I think they said 20min and I don't think it was under. Plus, they had live music out front and shaded seating while you wait! There is a very beachy vibe to this place, surf boards on the walls, etc. The seats seemed surprisingly intimate despite being packed in. Service was very attentive. Let's talk food! So everything was delicious! There is an upcharge of 1.50 to sub fruit for a potato side. The California Benedict was not something I would normally order but went for it since I was sharing. Maybe one of the best Benedict's I've ever had. We also split the triple berry french toast. It's fried, so it gives off a donut or cronut taste/texture. Really delicious but be prepared for heavier. Then we also got a side biscuit & gravy (huge quantity). All food exceeded expectations! I feel like I could trust that this place would offer a delicious meal every time. **** please note, they only accept cash read more
8 months ago
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8 months ago
They only accept cash, just an fyi. The service was great and the food was good. This is the second time we came to this location. It is called original breakfast house, but there is Hawaiian, and surf decor in the establishment. Overall I highly recommend this location if you are vacationing in Arizona. read more
2 years ago
Really great food. The tacos were pretty amazing for a breakfast location. The service was great. Gave a generous tip for best service and food. The ambiance is chill and yes surfer style. Check it out. read more
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John S.
Thank you, Richard! I could not have said it better myself. I always…
1 year ago
Excited to try this place as it had really good yelp reviews! We were seated and looking at the menu when the dreaded cash only was written on the menu, after a little stress the waitress told us they accept Zelle so we stayed but wow cash only in 2025 is wild!! The prices seems really high for a diner but we still stayed but were a little sceptical! Our food came and sadly it was just average at best! My hash browns were cooked all the way in the middle and the chilie verde in my omelet was a little old tasting! One big positive was they had a CA favorite of ours the pepper plant hot cause which was awesome to see! The restaurant was kept clean and the service was just ok! Probably wouldn't return I'd back in town or recommend! I'm sure there are better and more affordable options in town! read more
1 year ago
This place is always busy. The line for a wait goes quickly though. The food is amazing always. It is hard to decide what to try next! Always a great special. Beach theme always lot of interesting things to see no matter where you are seated. CASH ONLY! read more
2 years ago
Me and my dearest friend decided to try out this cute breakfast spot. To our surprise it gave classic breakfast restaurant vibes. It reminded me of my childhood when my dad would take me to our local breakfast diner and I would order the sweetest option on the menu. We both ordered an eggs Benedict and o my goodness it was so good. Of course it came with a side of hash browns. We split an order of bananas foster French toast... incredible! The coffee was okay, would probably get a coffee somewhere else before hand but still good nonetheless. I will be back at this spot with my husband soon. read more
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13623 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Do you offer a senior citizen discount or AARP?
Sorry we do not offer discounts. We do have a big party and feed Veterans for Free on Veterans Day
Do you take debit or credit?
No it's a cash only place and they do have an ATM onsite if needed.
Do you serve bloody Mary's and do you have a full bar?
They do not have a full bar or Bloody Mary's.
If I have a party of 10+, does my entire party need to be there to be seated? Also, I know there's no reservations, so can I arrive earlier (about 10:45) to put my name on the list until noon?
you are correct...no reservations on week ends. Your entire party does not need to be here to be seated however we'd appreciate it if they were at least on the way when you are seated. We suggest on busy days you get here about 30/40 mins before…
Do they have pumpkin pancakes?
Yes we are serving them now thru at least the end of October, perhaps longer. Thanks for asking.
Do you take reservations for large groups, and if so, minimum group size?
No reservations on weekends. We do take reservations for ten or more during the week. Call and leave a message and we will return your call.
Hi do you currently accept credit/debit card payments at your restaurant?
sorry...we are a cash only restaurant with a no fee ATM
Is there a kids menu or half portion size options available?
yes, we have a kids menu for breakfast and lunch.
When did you still accepting credit cards? You lost my business.
No, they no longer accept cards for payment because of the increased costs involved. They have a statement posted near the register. They would rather pay their incredible staff decent wages than pay exorbitant credit/debit card fees. Kudos! They do…
Do you squeeze your own orange juice?
Absolutely. We hand squeeze right in front of you. Best juice you can possibly drink
Are there vegan options?
John S, are you really happy to adjust or substitute to accommodate vegan diets? I'm vegetarian and you chastised me when I asked why I was charged EXTRA for asking to have the chorizo omitted from a menu item. You told me that your restaurant is…
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