Ricky g was awesome cause he's a g.It's my first time in here.He was patient with me as I was…read moreordering.The food was awesome.I will be back.Thank you.Ricky g for an awesome experience

Kennedy, Rachel, Lily, and Kristen were all so kind and welcoming and attentive. Manny and Josh…read morewere also great and ready to help with answering our questions. Overall a great experience, would recommend getting the "Wednesday We Wear Pink cocktail"

Came here during a quick trip to Arizona and I was blown away. The service was great and our waiter…read morewas attentive and very welcoming. The food was amazing as well. Ordered the chile chorizo omelet, the biscuits with gravy, and the waffle. To drink we had coffee and the seasonal juice (kale, apple, other fruits). The savory dishes were really good, but the star of the show as definitely the waffle. It was soft with just the right amount of crisp and came with a great berry compote. We had another breakfast/brunch spot during this trip to Arizona, but First Watch easily stood out as being the superior breakfast spot that we tried. We liked it so much we took two juices to go. Overall, if we are ever back in the Tempe area, we will definitely be coming here again.

This is honestly one of my new favorite brunch places in Tempe/Scottsdale! The food is really…read moregreat! I've tried the carrot cake pancake, avocado toast (my fav), smoked salmon frittata and the egg scrambles (my favorite). The servers are also very friendly and attentive. My only complaint is they don't sell espresso for lattes :,) but it's okay because Cartel Coffee is Nextdoor.

This brunch spot offers generous portions and solid food quality that ultimately make the menu…read moreprices feel justified. While the ambience is fairly simple, the overall experience is a positive one, especially once the food arrives. I ordered the lox and bagel and was impressed by how substantial the portion was. The lox was generously layered, with a large amount of arugula on top. The arugula appeared to be lightly dressed with olive oil, which added great flavor. While it did not fully align with my personal dietary preferences, it was well executed, and I would be happy to return to see if it can be adjusted. The dirty chai was another highlight in terms of flavor. It was well spiced and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Although it was described as very hot when delivered, it arrived closer to lukewarm, but the taste itself was enjoyable. Service was efficient and attentive. The check was dropped off relatively early, which initially felt a bit quick, but our server continued to check in on us throughout the meal, creating a balanced and courteous experience. The fresh squeezed orange juice was excellent, and everything we ordered was well prepared. Parking in the area can be challenging, though the nearby parking structure behind Pedalhaus makes it more manageable. Overall, this is a reliable brunch option with strong portions, thoughtful flavors, and enough positives to make it a place I would gladly return to.

Decided to give morning squeeze another chance…read more My boyfriend ordered the butter cake French toast, and I had the BLTA with fries. The French toast was the star of it all. It was absolutely delicious and the best part of the dining experience. The BLTA (Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avacado) sandwich was way too heavy on the lettuce and the bread was quite hard, making it difficult to eat. It was moreso a handheld salad. Service was okay, though not especially attentive, as our water wasn't refilled. At the host stand there was some confusion when we arrived. She didnt realize we were standing there and then when my boyfriend asked a question about a menu item she didnt respond. Not sure if she was just not paying attention, the music was too loud, or didnt want to converse with us. Sort of awkward. Overall, the experience was mixed, but the butter cake French toast was delicious.

Delicious!! We were looking for a good breakfast place in Tempe and Yelp reviews for Snooze were…read moreraving. I started with a matcha latte with almond milk and it was perfect. My husband loved his chai latte also. We shared a pancake flight with the pineapple upside down cake, strawberry shortcake, and a blueberry strudel, which were all incredible. I loved them all. I also got a half bravocado toast and my husband got the garden harvest omelet. If you're really hungry, go for the full bravo ado toast. Everything was fresh with good quality ingredients. I loved that they have a feel-good fuel section for healthier options. Service was phenomenal at the bar. The only bummer was that they didn't validate parking. I'm sure it's complicated being next to a University. Overall, we absolutely loved it. Please give them a try!

A great breakfast spot right in a vibrant student area! The atmosphere is very cool and laid-back,…read morewith a fun, energetic vibe. The staff was friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. The breakfast was excellent--especially the pancakes and Eggs Benedict, which were absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a solid breakfast place with good food and great people, this is definitely worth a visit!

I ordered from here on Grubhub while staying at a nearby hotel and it was awesome!!! Typically iced…read morecoffees being delivered are a gamble and you don't know what you're going to get but I got a iced coffee with salted caramel flavor and it was so so good! The food came really quickly and my order was actually 100% correct which is amazing! I ordered the sweet crêpe of Nutella and banana, and it was the best thing I've ever eaten! Also one of my favorite foods! I also got the BLT with avocado and it was so so so so good! I was really impressed with the fact that I got everything right it was delivered quickly and the food was actually amazing even on takeout. I highly recommend checking this place out. It was so so so good. I'm not sure about the ambience of this place because I had to be delivered, but I would probably check it out in their actual location because it was such a great experience

Everything on the menu looked delicious, but the real standout for me were the crêpes -- absolutely…read moreamazing. They were light, fresh, and perfectly prepared with just the right balance of sweetness. Every bite felt like a little moment of happiness. The café itself has a warm, inviting vibe, and the staff were friendly and attentive, making the visit even better. If you're craving something sweet and satisfying, Sweet Dessert Café is definitely the spot. And trust me -- don't leave without trying the crêpes!

Super cute coffee and pastry shop. They have a large menu to choose front as well as some cute keep…read moresakes and goodies. The shop offers a cozy spacious patio seating as well as some 5 top and 2 tops inside. Service was welcoming and friendly. It was our first times, I tried the cold Carmel macchiato coffee and it was perfect sweet to coffee ratio for me:) I would def order again. It's a nice meet up place or two f you want to have a meeting unless you sit on the patio during leaf blowing of trimming hour then you might have to yell every other sentence but other than that great and cozy!

Was looking for a nearby coffee spot after class and decided to try out Honey 2 a Bee. My low…read morerating is because I didn't love their matcha. To be fair, the employee gave me a warning that they use ceremonial matcha which is much stronger and asked me if I wanted to change it out for a more typical matcha powder they use for other drinks. I've had great ceremonial matcha before so I didn't think it would be a problem but for some reason I felt like my drink tasted so odd. I got their spanner matcha which was described to be salted maple flavoring. I'm not sure if it was the matcha or the maple but it had a weird aftertaste that I can seem to describe it other than an expired taste. Because the employee gave me a warning before I would go back and try something else in hopes of a better experience.

I am a a transwoman. There are not a lot of places traditionally for someone like me. Harlow's Cafe…read morehas known me only as a person and has only ever treated me with respect and kindness. The owner is a lovely man, the staff are so lovely. If I never live another day, I will carry the memories of this amazing cafe with me. EDIT: How could I forget! THE FOOD IS ALL AMAZING!!

There are places you eat at, and places that stitch themselves into your personal geography…read more Harlow's Cafe is the latter--and if you look closely while you're sipping your coffee, you can see the layers. My first visit to Harlow's was back in 1993--when Tempe still felt like a college town with rough edges and a pulse--this place went by another name: Mae West. The name change? That's a story best told over coffee and eggs, which is exactly how all good stories should be told. What never changed was the vibe: a room that quietly collected stories. You see it on the walls--old Hollywood glamour nodding to Mae West the actress, winking at you from another era, reminding you that Tempe once flirted with style and danger before developers discovered spreadsheets. And then there's the music. In the '90s and early 2000s, when the Tempe music scene was punching way above its weight, this place was part diner, part unofficial green room. Bands didn't just eat here--they held court. You'd find members of Gin Blossoms, The Refreshments, and a rotating cast of local music heroes sliding into booths, fueling up. No velvet ropes. No backstage passes. Just eggs, coffee, and the quiet understanding that everyone in the room was part of the same scene. You still feel it. The memorabilia isn't curated--it's accumulated. Earned. Like scars on a boxer. And through all of it--name changes, real estate pressure, ASU's corporate gravity well--Harlow's endured. We talked with the owners, John and Kimberly, about how Tempe's mom-and-pop joints have been steadily squeezed out by institutional money and chain logic. Harlow's survived not by scaling, but by belonging. Locals. Students. Musicians. Families. Same door, same welcome. You come here for chorizo and eggs that understand their purpose in life. For Belgian waffles that don't need reinvention. For breakfast that refuses to be ironic. But you stay because places like this are rare now--rooms where culture happened accidentally, not because someone branded it that way. Harlow's Cafe isn't just a great breakfast spot. It's a time capsule that still feeds you. A small, stubborn act of resistance. And proof that if you do the simple things right--and treat people like they matter--you just might outlast the wrecking ball.

Coffee is amazing..... service is horrible girl with the red hair is very rude and not welcoming…read more We came right as the opened and she opened the door and let it shut behind her great way to welcome people into your coffee shop!

Food and coffee were really good. Service was just okay--the woman taking our order wasn't very…read morefriendly, but it didn't come off as rude, just maybe an off day. We ordered the strawberry waffle and a sausage breakfast sandwich. The kids loved the waffle, and we both enjoyed the sandwich. The mocha cold brew with cold foam was also a great pick. Overall, really good flavor for the price.

Odd description on their Yelp "About" because this is not a rooftop view. It's on the street…read morelevel. Nonetheless, this place was a great surprise. Our group of 8 ended up here when another Tempe restaurant had a kitchen emergency and cancelled our reso an hour before dinner. Alter Ego was able to accommodate us, and we were glad they did. If you enter from the street side you'd never know you're in a hotel restaurant. It's got an upscale, classy vibe not usually seen in hotel dining. The waiter and bartender were attentive and knowledgeable. The menu wasn't huge but it was a great variety of options. Table had some salads, flatbreads, burgers and a round of butter cake desserts. Each was really, really good. Way more sophisticated plates than expected. Also had a bunch of craft cocktails, unique and well made. Sometimes the best experiences are unplanned. But you SHOULD plan to give this place a try.

I've been here a total of four times prior and never had complaints. Today was different. I…read moreunderstand the changes of seasonal menu but I just seem like the recent menu had no main concept. My boyfriend got the pizza and it tasted as if it were a frozen pizza. I got the bang bang shrimp and it was good (6/10). The problem that I have is the pistachio gin fizz was an absolute no! I am a HUGE fan of pistachio and gin so immediately I had to get his drink but it was beyond mediocre. Are we drinking only syrup??? My last complaint is the coconut tres leches dessert.... Do we actually know how to make tres leches or we just naming desserts however we want? Just curious. It came out super hot, steaming more like a molten cake. As a Hispanic woman, I was expecting a creamy moist cake to celebrate my graduation but this was not it as well. Last but not least if the bald manager with the orange shirt wants to eat in the back of the kitchen, not the problem I get it (I work at restaurants) HOWEVER shoving your two index fingers into your mouth to get your debris out was my last straw. Like I said I like this restaurant and never had problems but today felt like a fever dream there.

TLDR; give this place a visit and try all the things!…read more I wish I could give this experience more than 5 stars. 10/10 most definitely recommend. I had never been here before and we decided to see if they were open (after learning on Christmas they were closed). This surpassed all expectations. The photos beforehand said that I would love this place and they were not wrong. We were immediately greeted and sat. Natiesha, our server, was extremely helpful with recommendations and attentiveness. The restaurant was cozy with great vibes and very inviting. We had management come check on us, and made sure everything was good. Now for the best part, the food. We tried the crabby omelette, the chili verde huevos rancheros, and the seasonal winter spiced monkey bread french toast. We tried the herbed potatoes and biscuit with the house made jam (please order this jam, you won't regret it), and the polenta bites. Those polenta bites were probably the best side! The huevos rancheros had a great balance of flavor and heat and tenderness in the pork. The crab on the omelette was cooked to perfection. Overall, this is a place I look forward to repeating because there is so much more on the menu to try!

My roommate and I came here this weekend. Haven't been here in a while…read more I got the three eggs and a pancake it was good except it had powdered sugar (which it didn't say that on the menu) I don't really like powdered sugar. But it was good maybe ate half my pancake. The server was really nice and attentive. The place was busy! But we only waited about 15mins for a table. Not bad. Always clean. The manager even did a table top checks- that's never happened before. She was walking around asking the tables how everything was.