The QC Junction Café is truly a hidden gem on Rittenhouse Road just off Ellsworth. Tucked away and not visible from the street, it's absolutely worth the short drive to find it. I've brought the Golden Girls of the East Valley here many times to enjoy both the delicious food and the inviting ambiance. Amber, the supervisor, has always been incredibly welcoming, and her student staff is consistently professional, attentive, and proud of their work. The food is not only tasty but beautifully presented--and I can honestly say I've never been disappointed. As an added bonus, just a short walk from the café is the Repurposed Thrift Store, which feels more like a Scottsdale boutique than a thrift shop. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the treasures you can find there. read more

QC Junction Cafe - A group of the East Valley Golden Girls - Cafes Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

Just wow! What an amazing effort. Passionate professional professionals helping those who have fallen off the track that to get on the road to success. Patiently teaching the skills of good customer service, safe and quality food preparation and positive communication. Coming here warmed my heart and my belly! Food service and ambience were spot on! Can't wait till I'm in town again to stop back by and try something different. read more

QC Junction Cafe five stars I like the kids attitude and hard work ethic. Such a great spot with an awesome vibe. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy your time. The staff truly makes the experience even better. Everyone was welcoming, friendly. read more

Good feel good lunch supporting a cause. You can tell they're instilling life and interpersonal skills.

If you're seeking a delicious Cuban sandwich and breakfast burritos in Queen Creek with reasonable prices QC junction cafe is the place! Great customer service. read more

QC Junction Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

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The food and service were very good. A great cafe for informal small meeting or gathering. read more

Stumbled across this interesting find as we needed to grab some food before hiking a San Tan trail. It was great to visit a cafe for a cause. I ordered a cauliflower pizza, which came out fresh, flavorful, cheesy, and super crispy. You cannot tell there is cauliflower, and it made for a filling and enjoyable lunch. My friends ordered sandwiches which they enjoyed as well. The prices were more reasonable than you'd find anywhere else. Staff were polite and very hardworking. Definitely worth a trip. read more

Yummy breakfast bowl at a great cost! I've also had their desserts, which are super yummy. Friendly staff. read more

This place has plenty of seating. Come early before services and enjoy a delicious avocado toast or protein bowl. They also have fresh baked muffins, cookies, or a batch of righteous rolls. These young folks are chipper and ready to serve. They will greet you with a smile. Come enjoy. See you ther read more

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Got some breakfast burritos and Food was good service was excellent and purpose is appreciated!

My friend and I went here for lunch the other day and it was great. The students of the academy cook and run the cafe. They were so efficient and I loved how they said "yes ma'am " after everything I said! The decor is very inviting and unique providing and calm and relaxing atmosphere! The food was very good and we will be going back for sure! read more

Wow, so happy we found this spot. We ordered takeout and we were pleasantly surprised with how delicious the righteous rolls are. They are so delicious and they come with a side of salsa - they did forget to put our salsa in our bag but oh my, these are enjoyable without. I had a black iced coffee and my husband had the iced chai with a shot of espresso. They have flavored syrup options for your coffee as well as milk alternatives. We didn't try any flavored syrups. Everything is priced well below standard. The cafe was plenty spacious and it looked very clean. We will definitely be coming back and I'd be looking to try out their lunch and dessert menu options in the future. read more

QC Junction Cafe - Righteous rolls - Cafes Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

A hidden gem for sure! Loved the righteous rolls, especially the pepperoni and the breakfast one. Can't go wrong with either. The relaxed ambiance makes it a perfect spot for small group meetings, and the abundance of seating ensures a comfortable experience. QC Junction Cafe combines tasty treats with a welcoming setting, making it a top choice for a satisfying and enjoyable experience. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! QC Junction cafe is awesome! Their frappes are delicious and the Rightious Rolls are out if this world good!!! This place gives the students job skills as well. NoTE: please tip in cash as those go directly to the students. The card tips do not. read more

QC Junction Cafe - Breakfast righteous rolls and frappes - Cafes Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

Absolutely outstanding. Staffed by students at the academy, who are learning independent living. Food was terrific, with the Cubano sandwich an outstanding value for the price. Prices overall seem to be stuck in the 90's, quite honestly. Cafe was beautifully appointed, perfectly clean, and has a unique flavoring. This isn't a simple place to find by accident - indeed, it was recommended to us by a friend, and I am thoroughly pleased with the experience. Well worth the stop, and most definitely will visit repeatedly. read more

Kinda reluctant to visit but I have it a try Happy l Did Nice Courteous People quite so rounding Good Food GREAT Prices what else more could you ask for ordered Club sandwich nice choice full of Turkey Crisp (not burnt) Bacon lettuce Great tasty Tomato just enough Mayo on perfectly Toasted Bread Caesar salad served nicely chilled crunchy just like l like I with drink and a scoop of Ice Cream under $15 tip good they DESERVE it Here l'm coming back for lunch again shortly Give this Place a Chance U'll be Happy like l Am read more

Nice cause that I am willing to support. Limited good choices. The food was average to good but again the cause is worth supporting.

I went for breakfast with my mom on a Wednesday morning. The food was delicious we ordered the avocado toast, staff was very nice and it's a hidden gem it wasn't very busy. read more

Very good food. Great to support Canyon State Academy! All the students that work there are very polite and so happy my lunch group from Encanterra was there. Everyone loved it! read more

Food was ok. Staffed by students. Supervising adults were friendly.

Had lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The food was awesome and the prices were outstanding. I had the Cubano sandwich and a slice of cheesecake. Both were excellent and the bill was only $10. read more

I would hold off on going to this place again. I was a little thrown off with the location. At first I thought I was going to a strip mall then I thought I was at the church's café and at the wrong spot. That being said, the food quality reminded me of something thrown together relatively last minute just to provide a source of sustenance. Nothing that we ordered tastes good. The manager was a lady in her early 20s running around like a chicken with her head cut off trying to manage a few teenagers on how to prepare the food and how to run the register. Overall it seemed like a situation where where nobody knew much about the place. I ordered breakfast pizza muffins which was supposed to come with marinara and they served me salsa instead. I was not pleased with my meal but figured I would take it to go and when I asked for a to go container, I was told that they did not have such a container with a lid. I was pretty disenchanted with my experience I am bummed that I wasted money on 3 meals that were very sub par read more

Tried for first time. I had avocado toast and it was excellent. Love that students work the counter n boy were they gracious, courteous, n wanting to please. The menu has lots of yummy options n so I'll definitely be back. Lots of seating very clean nice clean bathroom and is tucked away around other buildings. A diamond in the rough for sure. read more

The QC cafe is a great place that serves breakfast and lunch run by the students at Canyon academy the are a non profit establishment that benefits the kids that work there. I had the cauliflower pizza with chicken it was crispy the chicken cheese bacon toppings worked well together my wife had the breakfast bowl also delicious coffee was hot and tasty also had a warmed apple turnover drizzled with icing so good. When looking for good food check this place out !!!!! read more

I really wanted to give this place a 5 because I love their mission to give kids in tough situations a positive place to work and an opportunity to learn. I think they're still working out the kinks. That being said, be gentle with them, they're still figuring it out. 2 people ordered salads and a another a sandwich. Each came out without all the ingredients and the incorrect dressings for the salad because they had run out of supplies, but they didn't tell us that they were out (or I would have changed my order). That being said, they were fresh and delicious. The dressings are served on the side and were surprisingly tasty. We also tried their special of the day, taco rolls, and their regular pepperoni rolls, both were good. We would try them again without hesitation. read more

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Here's the main thing you need to know. Your visit and purchase funds a kid's future and develops life skills. I am more impressed with the concept and mission than anything else. I went there to listen to our CEO host a Women In Business discussion on Leading Courageously. This cafe is nestled among a few stores all operated by the kids and supervised by the adults. It is designed to helped disadvantaged children obtain their GED and enter the world with real-life skills. They can choose to work in the cafe, thrift store and barber shop. (There may be more options than that!) These kids are brilliant too! read more

Wow! Great food, great service, great prices!!! We had the Turkey Club Sandwich on Sourdough bread, Cobb Salad, and Righteous Rolls. Everything was simply excellent. Highly recommended. read more

I'm new to the area. I've been here 3 times now. Ever time, I've had something different. Each meal has been delicious and cooked perfectly. Their chicken fried steak isn't out of a frozen bag. I've found my new breakfast house! read more

Great idea, great food, great service! HS students in training serving Righteous Rolls and very good sandwiches. Would be here on a regular basis, if wasn't 370 miles from home! read more

My husband and I went there to get a quick bite to eat...the food was delicious, the place was very clean & the price was very inexpensive...we will be back!!! read more

I don't know how to delete this. This place sounds great but I've never been there but the web site thinks I have been there and won't let me out without posting a lot of words so sorry for the waist of time read more

I am normally not one for burgers but this was by far one of the best I've ever had. My kids loved it as well. The restaurant is clean, the staff are friendly and the food is awesome so you can't really ask for much more than that. Would definitively recommend read more

Love this place. The righteous roles were to die for. Chai tea is a house blend. Service is amazing. read more

QC Junction Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

Great place to eat and help kids. The Village @ Canyon State - The Junction Cafe. The service was great and the Cubano sandwich is the best I have had. Folks stop in and have bite, tip the kids as it goes into their scholarship fund. These kids have been dealt a bad hand in life and are really trying to make a difference. It is on Ritttenhouse just northeast past Chick Fil A and Barros. You will become a regular after eating there. sandwiches, salads, ice cream counter and pastries/coffee. They also have a 2nd chances thrift shop "Repurposed" (very nice shop) as well a barber shop. Laura (cafe mgr), Christie (thrift mgr) and Marie Culpepper (dir.) have done an amazing job and are giving those kids a chance in life. The kids greet you, tell the story and are proud to be part of something positive. Folks you don't see that in many of the places kids work. I have been in high school education fo 30+ yrs and can tell you Canyon State is doing it right in The Junction, Repurposed. read more

Love their righteous rolls! Fun little cafe - great drinks and food. Free WiFi. Great place to hangout, work or just catch up with friends. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Great Cubano sandwich! Pleasantly surprised by this place. Will have to try other entrees.

Good food, great price, clean and pleasant atmosphere. All going toward a great cause. Highly recommend for breakfast/lunch. Avocado toast is fresh and tasty, kids love the pizza rolls. Ice cream is very good and cheap. Burritos are great as well. read more

Went to Queen Creek Junction Cafe for lunch. The salads were great and also the righteous rolls were so good. The kids were very helpful and willing to serve with a smile. Very respectful. I love supporting this Cafe with a cause! read more

This is my go-to spot and the quality is amazing!!! I love getting a smoothie or Coffee and they have a great selection of sandwiches and Pizza Rolls!!! The staff are extremely friendly and you can even checkout the Thrift Store Across the way when you or done Or while waiting for your order. Very attentive Staff and a lot of space and peace when you stop in! I enjoy everything I have gotten from here and brought friends and family with me who fell in love with it as well!!!! Favorite cafe and glad I live so close in Queen Creek! Great Parking as well read more