Tryst Cafe is such a gem. My husband, who has celiac disease (gluten allergy), and I have come here for breakfast/brunch a few times. Everything is delicious and fresh. The breakfast burrito with roasted potatoes is great and can be modified to be vegetarian. And we LOVE the quinoa banana pancake! They also have green iced tea. Yum! The patio is in the shade all day and is cool even in the summer when it's hot because they have powerful mister fans (see photo). So if you want to be able to eat outdoors in the summer this is your place!! The menu is pretty large, lots of options, and servers are always nice, friendly and accommodating. Shout out to Christiane for always taking great care of us! Overall a solid local restaurant (they have a location in Chandler too). I just realized they are open for dinner too! The dinner menu looks good. Excited to check it out. read more

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I truly Love the food, the staff and the ambience of the place great breakfast, happy hour and dinner.

I really like the variety of the menu. Outside seating has heaters and misters, covered. read more

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Tryst Café: Declining Service, Overpricing, and Poor Customer Experience As longtime customers of Tryst Café, we've noticed a significant decline in both service and overall experience. The pricing inconsistencies, misleading menu claims, and unprofessional behavior from certain staff members have made it clear that this establishment no longer values its loyal patrons. One of the biggest concerns is the pricing inconsistencies. Multiple regulars, including myself, have noticed that when served by Mercedes, we are charged more for the same meals than when ordering from other servers. This has been tested by various patrons, confirming that overcharging is a pattern, not an isolated mistake. Additionally, Mercedes consistently fails to serve specialty lattes or bar drinks, and it's clear that certain tables receive preferential treatment while others are ignored. When politely expressing concerns about dietary preferences, such as avoiding rice oil due to its inflammatory effects, we were met with rudeness and arguments rather than accommodation or professionalism. Many other breakfast and brunch spots have embraced healthier alternatives, yet Tryst remains resistant while continuing to market itself as a health-conscious café. Another ongoing issue is the negative experience for those looking to watch games while dining. ( They have multiple TVs) On multiple occasions, after spending over $20 on a basic burger with no special additions, we were met with attitude when requesting to watch a game on the café's TVs. Instead of simply changing the channel, Mercedes would rudely throw the remote at us, expecting us to figure out the system ourselves, despite never having operated it before. More often than not, we were left paying for an overpriced meal while being unable to enjoy the game we came to watch, as Mercedes would rather play YouTube videos of her choosing. The host, who goes by "Tryst" ( very misleading) , further contributes to the decline in customer experience. Despite presenting herself as if she owns the café, her demeanor is unprofessional, and conversations overheard by multiple patrons do not reflect the level of service expected from a high-end establishment. Lastly, the quality of food no longer aligns with the café's pricing or marketing. Many of the ingredients used are not organic or high-quality, despite the café's branding suggesting otherwise. Tryst may have started with good intentions, but the reality is that better alternatives exist in the city at more reasonable prices, without the poor customer treatment. After over a decade of supporting this establishment, at least eight to ten of us have decided never to return. As word spreads, that number will continue to grow. The combination of overpricing, misleading claims, and consistently poor service has made it clear that Tryst Café is no longer worth supporting. read more

I just found my new favorite veggie burger: the sweet potato, oat and chickpea burger complete with a bit of kale, red onion and avocado - all the favorite healthy toppings. Plus the burger is a very filling size and the side salad has a healthy and flavorful balsamic dressing. Check it out. read more

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Four of us for dinner. Arrived before 6 PM and were able to take advantage of some happy hour specials. First alfresco meal on this vacation as it was a few degrees cooler today. Rachel took wonderful care of us and made some great suggestions. We all had something different... Chicken pita, roast beef, fish 'n chips, and a Reuben. We all enjoyed our choices. Thank you, Tryst! read more

Absolutely loved my entire meal. From the roasted buffalo cauliflower to the Asian Jackfruit Bowl and then I finished with a tasty honey cappuccino. If it hadn't been so late, I would have had a second. read more

This place is great to take a friend who is gluten sensitive. It's also great for the rest of us with no allergies. This place was recommended by our Reverend and we have been twice already. It's delicious and fresh with great service and wonderful choices. A great option for your entire group. I do recommend reservations as they have a covered outdoor patio and a small dining room. I'm ready to go again! Who's with me? read more

Each time I go I am not disappointed. Food is always really good. Love their breakfast. Staff has always been friendly. They have a nice shady patio which is nice when it's very warm out. I'll keep going back. read more

I want to give this spot five stars for making a good show at including vegan and vegetarian dishes, with creativity; however, the dishes just didn't quite hit right. A little more experimentation needed. The tamales - it's rare to find vegan tamales in a restaurant; I have ordered them and had them shipped but never seen them in a restaurant -- were a bit unattractive in presentation and had a metallic tang aftertaste. I only ate one of the two. The hummus variety plate was also unattractive in presentation and while I so much appreciated that three flavors were provided, the beet flavor was unappetizing to me (however, my friend ate it so I am sure they have a fan club). Service was okay though a little testy (maybe that was our fault; we were on edge as we were heading to the airport soon). They have an enclosed patio, very nice in the Arizona heat and of course indoor seating as well. read more

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Very cute place, was able to get a table immediately on a busy weekend so that was a plus! On the particular weekend morning we came they appeared to be possibly short staffed our server was busy as a bee and did the best she could and it was fine (I understand being overwhelmed) my mother in-law had the organic oatmeal and appeared to enjoy it. My partner had the breakfast sandwich and said it was average. I had the Spanish omelette with chorizo, Jack cheese, grilled onions, red peppers and sour cream. It was very good not too overcooked but the problem was the chorizo was delicious! But it hardly had any in it I felt like 4 bites and I was out of chorizo. The potatoes were average this trip. It is worth another shot for sure! Maybe I'll get a side order of that chorizo next time read more

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Breakfast with the Tryst Cafe gang was a fine start to the day. Coffees came nicely presented wearing a napkin & spoon hat. Kinda cute & very different. I went with strawberry custard stuffed french toast. Taste was fine & whipped cream cheese filling was lusciously smooth. Portion of two stuffed french toast slices was enough to call it a meal, albeit a somewhat light one. Other party members had a quinoa pancake and an avocado toast breakfast. They gave passing grades to their meals & liked them fine. Decor is vibrant & so was our waitress. A bright & happy lady. Downside, as in so many other eateries around Phoenix, is price. A couple slices of stuffed french toast is a bit of a tough sell when flying just shy of $15 for the pair. The food was good, but I'm not sure it was that good. read more

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Ambiance is great, service is exceptional and the food was great. Extremely large selection of Gluten Free items. We will definitely be back read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Great gluten free options - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Always fresh, organic ans delicious with a great staff. Yummy coffee and delicious meats or veggies to enjoy along with yum breakfast. Can't go wrong! read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Beet salad add steak any meat choice is good though, I've had them all ! Roasted Beet Salad Dinner - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The tortilla soup is absolutely to die for so that's what I order every time. Giving five stars for the amazing service my husband and I always get from your amazing staff! Also came here to tell you please don't ever discontinue the tortilla soup or I will sit outside your door and ugly cry, thanks! read more

We came to Tryst Cafe for Sunday brunch. While it's not necessarily the most unique brunch is Scottsdale, it's still a solid pick with something for everyone. I think what I appreciate most is that Tryst has options for the ultra-health conscious, while also carrying dishes for those craving heavier comfort fare. Our party ordered two omelettes and two salads. The sides that came with our omelette were pretty tiny, coming in what I would describe as a dipping sauce container (you know those plastic cups you put ketchup in) so if you're hungry I recommend ordering something extra. The salad portions were quite large, and there was plenty of protein. Our server was very friendly and attentive. She repeated our order back to us, offered to go boxes unprompted, and checked in throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is a little bit cramped, and there was only one bathroom / gender (unless I missed something). If the restaurant was busy, I imagine the restroom wait could become quite long. Otherwise the place is nice, but noisy. The music volume makes it hard to have a conversation. I'm giving the place 5-stars because the food was good, service was great, and the few things that I do mention are not true detractors. While the portions may be lighter for some dishes, the prices are affordable- so go ahead, get that extra side and enjoy! read more

The Tryst Café is a welcoming, small, homey place that makes you feel quite welcome. Also the service and drink refills were quite quick. We stopped by to beat the heat. We ordered the Hummus Trio appetizer. This was quite refreshing. We substituted the cucumber slices for pita bread triangles - a great choice. The cucumber was fresh, moist and ample. The three types of hummus: red beet, cilantro serrano and traditional, were all good. The red beet was flavorful yet didn't have the overpowering flavor of beet - just a nice touch of flavor. The cilantro serrano also wasn't overpowering hot or herby - just the right amount of mild heat and earthiness for a hot day. The traditional hummus was mildly flavored. This is a quaint little spot to get away - a tryst. read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Hummus Trio appetizer - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love this little gem. The salmon over the beet salad is my favorite! This is such a cute little restaurant with a great little patio. Worth going to for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! read more

On this trip to Phoenix, decided to try this place on the recommendation of a friend. I'm here to try their breakfast services. For a small it has a pretty good menu with some interesting things. If I come again I'm going to try the Hawaiian breakfast but today I decided to go for the corned beef hash and eggs. I love hash especially when it is freshly made. They say they make theirs in-house. We will see. The staff is nice. I was seated right away. An older couple came in after and said they had a reservation. Who makes a reservation for breakfast? Well the hash was just okay. It was cut into larger chunks of meat than I prefer but was still tasty. The potatoes were plain but I had ketchup and pepper to take care of them. All in all I give this place 4stars because the atmosphere is a big plus. read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Corned beef hash with eggs over easy - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food is amazing! Servers are the sweetest! It's a chill and inviting atmosphere, I would come here a thousand times again to try the other things on the menu that sound amazing! List of ingredients are yum, and when food came out all the ingredients were fresh!!!! read more

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Atmosphere A, food d'lish, service B+, food A. A++++ for the mimosas and cocktails!! Kids French toast and mini omelet were great for the two kiddos we had with us. Loved the rose for mother's day read more

We visited the cafe on a Sunday early afternoon. It was busy but we were able to get a table right away. The service was excellent. When we ordered our entrees and mentioned we were vegan, the server recommended ordering the summer rolls, which were not on the printed menu. We ordered them and they were delicious! We also ordered the Asian Jackfruit bowl and the Grilled Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad modified to be vegan by substituting mushrooms and avocado for the chicken and cheese. Both entrees were fresh and delicious. I am not normally a jackfruit fan but I loved how they prepared it. Great visit overall! read more

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Quality and flavor of their food is definitely above chain breakfast or lunch Restaurants. Presentation of your order, fast, efficient service in a smaller more quaint ambiance makes this my go-to place for Brkfst or Brunch. read more

They are busy for weekend brunch. The food is tasty. I like that they have a rice bowl on the brunch menu. The rice bowl came with pork and gravy. It reminds me of the loco moco. I also like that they quickly cook the cabbage so it is tasty and not too green. The chai tea is great and came in the cute cup. The service is good even though almost all tables were taken. read more

Love this place. Been here twice, one for a birthday brunch and once as takeout since it's super close to our home. Ambience is pretty casual, great for a nice breakfast/lunch with friends or weekend brunch. Service is fantastic- really nice, answer all questions, and pretty flexible in terms of item swaps/ordering Food is really damn good! I've gotten the open faced veggie burger, the veggie burrito which were both hearty and satisfying, but the jackfruit bowl takes the cake. They essentially give you 6 cups of mixed quinoa, jackfruit, veggies avocado - huge portions of fresh food with great flavor. Will be back. Would definitely recommend. read more

Yum Yum Yummy! The food never disappoints. A great dairy free & gluten free selection. Sure, sometimes they seem a bit understaffed but who isn't nowadays. Give em a try! read more

Had the avocado toast with egg whites. Super delish. Our server Sasha was lovely. A high recommend. read more

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Outstanding food and really GF conscious. Can't wait to come back tomorrow. we had the cauliflower, buffalo appetizer delicious. The bacon burger with a gluten-free bun and a side salad. I had the steak salad that was outstanding. And the server. Rachel was amazing. read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Service is always fantastic. I usually sit at the bar. Food was excellent as always! The chicken tortilla soup is one of the best I've had anywhere. read more

Absolutely great place. Food was phenomenal and service was stellar, warm and inviting. Will be back

I had the most amazing experience at Tryst cafe! The food is organic and full of flavor. Mercedes was my server and an absolute ray of sunshine! Be sure to try the CBD infused cold brew! read more

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We stopped in for dinner , first time here! The hostess was very polite and very knowledgeable. She asked if it was our first time in and then proceeded to tell us about specials. We ordered drinks , prickly pear margarita and an old fashioned. We then ordered battered fish with fries and ahi tuna sandwich. All was very good . The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We will be back. read more

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This is one of my fav bfast spots in the valley. Food, service and atmosphere and are always great. I recommend the bfast burrito and a mango smoothie. So good. read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Mango Smoothie - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Cute little café across the street from Desert Ridge. Met a friend for brunch. We had a sweet server named Sasha. My friend is gluten free and they were able to substitute my friend's order to accommodate her preferences and Sasha triple checked to make sure it was right. I had the standard Tryst breakfast with egg, toast and sausage. Neither of us finished our meal but we are both light eaters. Thankfully we got seated right away at 10am on a Sunday but others after us had a short wait. Service was a little slow, but certainly attentive most of the time. We will be back as the location is a good in between spot for my friend and I to meet. read more

Consistently great food, specials and service make this regular. Rachael is my favorite server/bar tender. She provides great suggestions for any taste and any meal preferences. read more

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Went in this morning. Not busy at all. More workers than guests, Was asked to wait outside. Will not return.

We ate at Tryst yesterday. They did a great job in spite of being short-handed. The hostess filled in, bussing tables, setting up, and serving carry-out patrons. The single waiter on duty managed to handle all the tables, taking orders and serving drinks and meals and checking on us even though she had many diners to look after. It took a while for us to be seated, but the hostess managed our expectations. When we had unexpected members of our party show up after we were already at a table, the hostess and the waiter both came to move us to a larger table. Throughout it all, they kept their smiles and positive attitudes. read more

An absolutely amazing brunch spot! Been around for several years and will be around for several more! I used to go here with my best friends and her mom growing up when I was like 15, and now I go here with my boyfriend for brunches at 25! Absolutely amazing quality food and service. And the ambiance is cute & calming. It's a small little shop but quite cute! read more

We're almost never up in this area but needed to pick something up, so we decided to stop into Tryst on our way for a quick breakfast. What drew us in was the expansive gluten free menu, because it's not always super easy for the dude to eat at breakfast places. It was a Saturday morning around 9:30, and we were sat immediately. It filled in more as we were eating but it never got crazy busy. We started with coffee, which was tasty but I thought serving it in Irish coffee mugs was a little bit of a weird choice. I opted for the breakfast sandwich, and added avocado to it. It was gargantuan and so delicious; I really wasn't expecting basically an entire omelette on a croissant, but that's what I got. The bacon was delightfully thick cut and fried perfectly for a sandwich, and the avocado was a great addition. It was one of the tastier breakfast sandwiches I had in a while. The potatoes and onion on the side were tasty, but I think could've benefited a lot from smaller potato chunks. The dude had the lox delight on gluten free toast, and said it was really yummy and tasted shockingly fresh considering we're in a landlocked state. I thought it was just a touch pricier than what the food was worth, but nothing outrageous. Service was good, with friendly waitstaff and a quick turnaround time. We probably won't be back to this location because it's so far from us, but we did get holiday gift certificates that we can redeem at the Chandler location--so we'll definitely be making a stop there soon! read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Breakfast Sandwich, avocado added - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Bullseye win for brunch-lunch today at Tryst on Tatum in Desert Ridge. Cozy and comfortable inside as it was a bit hot mid June to enjoy their patio option (though maybe in future if they add a misting system). Fast friendly professional service and my GF Ahi Tuna salad included an ample layer of rare grilled ahi on top, and was fresh and delicious. Our second order was the fried fish tacos and they received a 5-star review too. As a Celiac, I highly value restaurants like Tryst that offer a GF option for the majority of their items. read more