My family recently vacationed in Overgaard for a few days of sightseeing, and we ended up eating at this cafe every single day of our trip. That should tell you everything you need to know! From our very first visit, we felt welcomed and seated promptly. The food came out fresh, hot, and delicious every time. As an added bonus, they're military friendly, my husband was given his military discount without any hassle, which we really appreciated. We're late risers on vacation, so we came in later in the morning each day. Some visits the place was busy, other times there were only a few tables occupied, but it didn't matter either way, the service was consistently great no matter how full the place was. We tried a little bit of everything during our visits. The Lumberjack was a hit, and I had a crispy sandwich with fries that were seriously amazing, they're shoe string fries, which I much prefer over the thicker cut, so that was a huge win for me. I also had homemade onion rings that were perfectly crispy. My kids ordered chocolate chip pancakes and eggs, and even with my twins being a little picky (one wanted cheese, the other didn't), the kitchen got their orders exactly right every time, plates cleaned! My elderly mother tried the senior specials and loved every meal she had. Our waitresses, Jeannie and Jennifer, were absolutely wonderful. So friendly, so attentive, always checking in and keeping our coffee cups full. It's the kind of genuine, warm service you just don't find at chain restaurants anymore, and it made a huge difference in our experience. We couldn't leave without dessert, and honestly we didn't want to. The kids tried a different cookie each day, and I made sure to try the pie, which was absolutely delicious and clearly baked fresh. The bakery area itself was so charming, decked out with a patriotic theme and tons of cute little signs and decor. I actually tried to buy one of the signs to take home, but they weren't for sale, ha! I also picked up a jar of their homemade elderberry syrup, and they had some lovely handmade items available too. I couldn't resist grabbing a magnet on our way out, now I have a little souvenir on my fridge to remember this special cafe every time I walk by. Prices are extremely reasonable, and you will not leave hungry. This cafe was a highlight of our trip, and we can't wait to go back next time we're in the area! read more

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Ponderosa Cafe is a Bakery as well as a Breakfast/Lunch restaurant in Overgaard, AZ. It seems to be a popular place with people who live/vacation in Overgaard. We arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday. It was pretty busy but we were seated promptly and service was excellent throughout the meal. My wife had the chicken sandwich with a side of sweet potato tots. She loved both. I had the Southwest Omelette which consists of shredded pork, green chile and jack cheese added to a three egg omelette. Delicious! Mine were accompanied by has browns and an English muffin. The muffin appeared to be homemade and was very good. Definitely a place to stop if you are in Overgaard! read more

Ponderosa Cafe - Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato tots - Cafes Near Me - Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

Know that my wife and I are full time residents of Heber/Overgaard and have been for several years. We take our meals out on a fairly regular basis so sometimes there is a tendency to take our local eateries for granted, that being said we were pleasantly surprised when treating ourselves to a Father's Day brunch at our local Ponderosa Cafe to not only noticing that they were quite busy but they were featuring a special Holiday Menu. The first thing that caught my eye was a novel Steak and Egg dish that included a six oz. Sirloin steak with "loaded hash brown potatoes," that's hash browns with a load of onions, bell peppers, and cheese. This was a delicious side complete with two eggs my style and choice of toast. There was even more but I passed on the bacon, it was just too much. My wife opted for the all veggie omelet (which of course she couldn't finish) with all it fixings which we took home. One of the highlights of our service was the young waiter, Owen, who had been added to the staff recently. He was anxiously trying to be so helpful it was a joy to be one his first "customers." He of course getting help from is fellow staffers especially Debbie our favorite. In addition I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fullly appointed bakery available to us as we checked out. There is was with home baked brownies, pies, and coffee cake to tempt us as we left. I could go on and on but you get the picture. Treat yourself to the Ponderosa Cafe when in our town, you won't regret it! read more

Update 2 years later. We had pretty much the same experience as two years ago. The front of house and service were very good. For the price we really expect better food quality and execution. I tried a Santa Fe breakfast burrito. It was large but mostly filled with potatoes. It was very hard to find any pulled pork inside. For the price I would expect more protein and some melted cheese on top or maybe a sauce...The cactus juice side is a good idea but it has too much lime juice in it. We like the idea of Gail's Sunrise Specials which were half portions. My wife ordered the Pork Green Chili over eggs and potato. The pork green chili was more like flavored gravy. It is pasty and gelatenous. There is very little meat and green chili. The people are friendly and the space is clean but the food is just not good enough to bring us in very often. read more

Ponderosa Cafe - Santa Fe breakfast burrito. - Cafes Near Me - Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

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Cool little cafe with a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our order was mixed up, but they were extremely apologetic and made it right--plus we ended up with extra food. The food itself was exactly what you'd expect for a place like this, solid and satisfying. read more

Ponderosa Cafe - Lumberjack - Cafes Near Me - Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

Surprisingly good! Better than expected as we haven't had a lot of great dining experience in this town. We just purchased a vacation home in Overgaard and this will be our go to breakfast place! Really good eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy were respectable and the crispy chicken sandwich was very nice! read more

Service was wonderful!!! Waitress was super nice and attentive! Excellent burger and chicken fried steak sandwich! Fries were fresh and hot and tasty!!! Highly recommend! read more

The staff are friendly and they are genuinely glad your there!! The burgers are delicious!! The fries are the best we've had anywhere!! Highly recommend you give them a try. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

Good food. Friendly faces. Fresh bakery items. Great lattes! Has a cozy feel! We will be back for another great breakfast! read more

Friendly, delicious burger and clean surroundings. Definitely a locals choice from what we could tell. We will be back next time we are in the area. read more

Food is great, always the same. The people are very friendly, and care about your service and quality of your food.

The doughnut of the day Crème brûlée was absolutely the very best doughnut I've EVER eaten! I can't wait to go back. Maybe this weekend?!

I normally frequent Ponderosa for breakfast, but today I decided to do lunch. I'm so glad I did! I saw they had a hotdog on the menu and I would not think to get that (unless I'm at Portillo's or Ted's). But they explained it was deep fried, and oh boy was that good! The owners are personable, welcoming, and engaging with customers. Perfect climate for a small town cafe. read more

Ponderosa Cafe - Hotdog with catsup, onions, chopped pickles and fries - Cafes Near Me - Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

We stopped by the Ponderosa Cafe on our way out of Hebert-Overguard to grab a few lattes and a bite to eat. The owner was so kind and friendly. She showed me all the delicious pastries and options, treated me like family and even had one of her employees carry the lattes out to our car. We will be back! Thank you for living by the Golden Rule and treating us with such care! read more

Our family loves going to Ponderosa Cafe. The breakfast is always delicious and the staff are very friendly!

We ordered breakfast which unfortunately was made from frozen food. The country potatoes were not fresh but reheated from frozen. They were not very flavorful and over cooked. This was the same situation for the sausage. I did try the bakery items which were fresh and tasty. However the breakfast was not. The service was nice and friendly. read more

We stopped here for lunch, choosing this place over others in Heber based on reviews. My husband had a chorizo burger and I got a crispy chicken sandwich. Both were so-so. Definitely wouldn't stop here again for lunch. read more

Rebecca was our server for a party of 17 people!! On a Thursday afternoon, she was very sweet and caring, making sure we were taken care of. Don't sleep on this Cafe y'all, the food was delicious cook to order and fresh. Even the Cooker came out to make sure our food was good on his down time. I didn't took pictures cuz I was hungry and ate it all . But I got a 2 slice French Toast as a Full Breakfast with 2 Sunny Side Out Eggs, 2 Bacon's and Country Potatoes. It was so good!! And is the right size food portion which I did got Full, but the French Toast are not Huge which I was happy about :) The place is Old Style Local Vibes, is cozy and welcoming, not outside tables. 100% will recommend this place and came back again read more

We tried this place for the first time today. After seeing a few people enter after us that were getting their food we wondered where our food was. It had been 40 minutes. We asked our waitress and she said the kitchen didn't see our order. How does that happen. We were going to leave but decided to stay. It was another 10 minutes to get our food. My partner ordered oatmeal and I had a half order of high country breakfast. My plate might have been good but arrived cold. I would have sent it back but we had already waited 50 minutes. Needless to say we won't be back. To top that, after I was in the car I noticed I was charged for someone else's order. I had to go back in to get a refund and get charged correctly. The person that made the mistake was adamant he wasn't wrong. Another girl charged me for the right receipt and gave me a refund. We definitely won't be back! The waitress was friendly but she should have noticed sooner that we didn't have our food. We will be trying June's Cafe next. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough. Every time we come to visit this area we stop here and we are never ever disappointed. The food is amazing, and so are the people who work here. Always clean and welcoming and delicious. They have a large menu with lots of different things to choose from - you will not regret eating here! read more

Ponderosa Cafe - Loaded Avacado Burger - Cafes Near Me - Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

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Appeared to be a family owned business as teens were serving and cleaning up. I like seeing kids given responsibility and working together for the good of the family. Food was good. Service was quick and friendly. Even though she admitted to be a novice with the espresso machine, the espresso was terrific! Enjoyed some of their sweets on the way out Will definitely come again whenever passing through. read more

The service was excellent here everyone was nice and attentive. My husband enjoyed the hamburger. I had the green chili cheese fries a half order. My father had a BBQ sandwich. Our plates were 7 to 13 dollars very reasonable. For dessert we tried the chocolate dipped marshmallows the chocolate small marshmallow and the lemon cranberry muffin. read more

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Can I say yum! The BLT was incredible! My daughter is a picky eater and ate her whole plate of the kid's breakfast. So happy to stumble across this little cafe. read more

The new owners of this cafe have made the room look open and appealing. The staff are friendly and efficient. The meals are tasty and consistent. My favorite is the steel cut oatmeal or hash and eggs. Rebecca makes wonderful chocolate confections and there are muffins, pastries ready to take home. read more

New place, staff and owners are excited and it shows. They seem to be hiring some of the best staff in Heber. Food and quantity is the best on the mountain. Hope they keep doing what they are doing! read more

Stopped in here for a quick breakfast on our way back to the valley from show low. Food was great and service was friendly! Cute ambiance and family owned. I was too stuffed to try any of their pastries but they looked delicious. We will be back! Brandon and Amanda read more

Great place to eat and their coffee is good. Staff is very pleasant and the ambience is nice.

This is a family favorite! Never had a bad experience coming here. Their burgers are my personal favorite. Especially the western. But breakfast and all the other lunch items we've tried are always hot and fresh and picture perfect. Their fries are the best! Fair pricing and wonderful staff. We make trips up here with eating at ponderosa cafe on the agenda. read more

Great big classic American Breakfast. Wonderful eggs Benedict! Quality bacon, crispy hot hash browns and eggs cooked perfectly. Service was prompt, friendly, and "down home". If your hungry for a good breakfast in Heber Overgaard this is the place! read more

Anytime we are in the area we always come here. The food is good down home Cooking. It is a good comfy environment and the service is friendly. We will be back read more

This is definitely the best place to eat on the mountain. We always get our food as fast as possible and they have have amazing quality. They have an amazing wait staff and overall best establishment. I get it can be hard with new management but dang they are doing brilliant. I would come back and back again. read more

Great friendly business.... A family business! Always taking care of locals. Breakfast is served all day!

The food is wonderful and big portions. The service is impeccable. Clean restaurant! I love this place. We'll be back!

A group of 6 of us went for lunch last weekend. All six of us were over the moon for every dish we tried. The Mushroom Bacon Swiss Cheeseburger was fabulous. Meat is nicely spiced for extra flavor. The fries still have their skins on... very yummy. Tried the French Dip Special made with Tri-Tip also excellent and the roll was nice and soft and chewy. My husband is a Patty Melt aficionado and thinks this double patty/triple cheese is the best he has had in years. Another guest tried the Turkey Club on Texas Toast - everything was fresh and had a big slab of turkey breast - not just turkey deli meat. They have a homemade apple berry tart that was awesome, crust warm flaky with just a hint of chewy.... perfect! We can't wait to go back for breakfast. Tucked unassumingly in a small strip mall - lots of parking and cute diner ambiance. read more

the food is pretty good, the waitress is great. the atmosphere is good not loud and since it's in a small town you will get great service

Great food, great service, the new owners Brandon and Rebecca are awesome, and the cafe gives you a comfy homey feeling.