Cute spot tucked away in Old Town Scottsdale. Came to meet a friend for coffee and ended up ordering a blueberry scone! Our server was so sweet and came out to tell us scones just came out of the oven. Scone was tasty and my friend ordered side of potatoes and eggs and though their potatoes were seasoned well. They also had a curry tomato sauce that our server offered instead of ketchup and my friend really enjoyed it! Will note that their food (larger meals) were quite pricey. Parking is limited but found a spot right next to their location, possibly because it was early (8:30am). Overall, service was great and they really spoke highly of their different drinks and meals offered. read more

Alo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

What a great find! While in search spot to grab some breakfast / brunch my wife saw Alo Cafe on Yelp. We had never been here before and I'm so glad we picked it. Tucked away on 1st St in Old Town Scottsdale Alo Cafe is a small, cozy and welcoming place. You get an immediate sense of hominess and warmth. We were promptly welcomed and told to pick any spot we liked. It wasn't busy at this point but I can sense it can get packed during peak breakfast time. A half-dozen or so tables fill a small space that's nicely decorated. There is also a nice patio area outside that I'll need to take advantage of of next time. The menu is terrifically varied and consists of fresh, homemade dishes. You're certain to find something ( many somethings ) to your liking. Breakfast dishes abound in many styles; southwest, traditional, European. Many lunch and sandwich items are here to choose from also. Linda opted for the Lox No Bagel Omelet with sliced red onions and capers ( her favorite ) and diced potatoes. I know it must be good as she actually ate the entire meal, which she NEVER does and usually takes leftovers to enjoy later. Not this time! I chose the Cuban Sandwich Panini with house smoked, pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on a griddled sub roll ( stealing the wording from the menu here ) with a side of chips. Wow! First of all - delicious - and there's a lot there. This is a must-try when you stop in. But I'll need more visits to try more of the menu. All menu portions seem quite generous and pretty reasonably priced given what you get. Service is very friendly, welcoming and quick. I apologize for not remembering the name of the lovely woman who waited on us - I'm notoriously bad at remembering. That said, she was so friendly and happy to have us visit and seemed very pleased to be there. Wonderful lady. I've been a little "wordy" but that's how I tend to get whenever I find a place I know I'll want to return to and could easily imagine being a regular at if I lived closer - granted I'm only up in Peoria so not a terribly great distance. Do yourself a favor and check out Alo Cafe if you're in search of a great space with delicious, fresh food, good coffee and friendly service. Or, maybe don't - as I might like to keep this place to myself, LOL. Highly recommended. read more

Alo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Cutest little cafe in old town. Their service and food was excellent. We got the Belgium waffles and chilaquiles! read more

Alo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I had a good brunch at Alo. I ordered the Caprese omelette, and it was good - the portion of mozzarella was generous. The place is a small Estonian brunch area with few seats, and it seems to be a hidden gem. It feels very cozy, cute, and relaxed. I really liked the vibe! The server was so friendly and sweet, and the food came out quick. An overall enjoyable experience! read more

Alo Cafe - Caprese Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Fabulous I have been back twice a diamond in the ruff Great Bloody Marys and pastrami sandwiches nice people read more

We ate a unique version of a Monte Cristo sandwich. It had the traditional ham, turkey, and Swiss but the bread was crusted in corn flakes! Sounds unusual but it worked nicely. Served with berry jam and cream cheese - on the sweet side but a satisfying brunch. read more

Alo Cafe - Monte cristo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

You can't find Alo Cafe easily. That may be a good thing helping preserve the character, charm, and specialness of this place. It's worth the hunt. Its foremost assets are its people and its recipes. A genuine, friendly waitress greats, seats, and serves you. You may find the genuine, friendly owner sitting at a table and ready to engage you in good conversation, too. The hatch chile omelette was wonderful. It had a unique caramelized, crunchy cheddar cheese crust. It came topped with tasty pico de gallo. Inside it had a creamy, yummy sauce. They provided wonderful hot sauce and other unique condiments to enhance to the omelette's flavor. You should try this place. Don't let the basic decor fool you. Alo's people and flavor make the place. read more

Alo Cafe - Hatch Chile Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

So glad we found this hidden gem while staying in Scottsdale. I had the chilequilas it was so good! My husband had the waffle christo which was exceptional. I had to get a few manhattan specials to go. Would love to try their lunch read more

Alo Cafe - Owner has to be a New Yorker! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Cute locally owned breakfast spot. The inside is small but it's definitely much appreciated if you're looking for a more intimate setting. I ordered the Croissant Cristo which was pretty good. Nice place to try out if visiting from out of town like I did. read more

Alo Cafe - Croissant Cristo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My wife and I were staying about a block away at the Valley Ho Resort. We found Alo Cafe through Yelp. It was within walking distance, so we thought we would give it a try. We are so glad we did. We ended up having breakfast there for both mornings we were in town. It's a little out of the way and easy to miss because it's essentially in an alley. The original building obviously had new condos built all around it. It's literally across the street from Historic Scottsdale. They have inside dining, but the dining room is pretty small. They have a very pleasant and large patio dining area. Everything is made fresh. No microwaves. The menu is all original, not just the same stuff you find at brunch places all across the U.S.. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. We didn't have to wait very long to receive it. I'm a YouTube Creator and I liked this place so much, I made a video about it. read more

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Stopped here for brunch on a Sunday morning around 10:30, we had to wait about 15 mins for our table. We got a Monte Cristo and a side of bacon to share. I've never had a monte cristo before but this one was delicious especially with the jelly it comes with! The bacon was cooked perfectly. We sat outside because we had our dog (dog friendly patio) but we did have a lot of flies all around us the whole time which wasn't ideal. read more

Alo Cafe - Monte Cristo with a side of Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Had the pastrami breakfast burrito and it was amazing. Fresh and really hot. Also ordered the omelet with bacon but that was ok compared to the burrito. Omelet was plan and didn't have tons of bacon. Cold brew coffees were good and sweet. Overall good quality breakfast but the one complaint is the prices. $18 for a breakfast burrito and $17 for a plain bacon omelet along with $15 for two iced coffees was a bit overpriced. Close to $60 for breakfast for two was a bit too much. read more

We were greeted at the door with a friendly smile and welcome! Amazing start to a fantastic find on Yelp! Our first choice had over an hour wait so we picked Alo next. At first glance, you will think hmmmm kind of a small cafe but remember these are the gems! Service was excellent and fast. Ordered our drinks then food. Horchata iced coffee and orange juice were excellent! Our food was fresh and filling! Their house special French toast- was a homerun! Tender inside crispy and crunchy outside...where can I find this in Tucson???? Our side of eggs so fresh and perfectly cooked! My daughter had the tropical French toast and she said it was so filling and fruit was amazing! My son had the hatch green chili omelette. Opened up his sinuses nicely if you know what I mean! The crema inside was so flavorful, super special addition. He really enjoyed it! Thanks for a fantastic breakfast! read more

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A hidden gem! Delicious and fun menu that hit every 5 star mark. Loved this casual spot and friendly service. We had the Hatch chili omelette and the French toast. Both excellent! read more

This was a great breakfast spot! My husband and I sat inside. The inside is very small, but they have a great big patio. The food was delicious and the service was even better. My husband had the breakfast sandwich and I did their famous omelet. For sure get a side of breakfast sausage. That was the real winner. We will absolutely be back. read more

I hate trying new breakfast places because I'm set in my ways but this place made me think otherwise. Had the 2 eggs with potatoes and toast and it was standard and awesome. Tried the Caprese Omelet as well and it was also very good! Coffee wasn't something I would drive to Scottsdale for but good either way! It had good flavor and espresso was not burned. Will go back if in the area. read more

Food and service was excellent!! The cinnamon raisin toast and the Bramlet were wonderful!

It was my first time eating here. I loved the chill vibe it was giving. Someone was cooking with love today because everything tasted so amazing! I had an awe moment! The French toast Monte Cristo was delicious! I enjoyed every bite. read more

If you have ever been to NY, you will certainly recognize the umbrellas. My son ordered the Sabrett hot dogs with sauerkraut and mustard. They were perfect. The rest of ate regular breakfast items. Portions were large, food was fresh and tasty and service was excellent. An added bonus- it was cool enough to sit on the patio. read more

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I wanted to like this place more! The building is cute and looks like it is an old one-story house. Our waitress was nice and took good care of us. The food was not very good -- burnt bacon and mediocre eggs. I was not a huge fan. read more

Alo Cafe - Eggs, toast, bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Came here with my beautiful girlfriend on the morning of Parade del Sol which is the annual festival here in Old Town Scottsdale in which they block off part of Scottsdale Rd. and have a massive parade through the streets. This is far enough away from the crowded other end of Old town that I figured would suffice as a solid breakfast option for us for the morning, and they delivered, as I would've hoped. I've been here once before just to stop by and check it out and try their coffee, but this is a very small restaurant with a quiet little patio. It's nestled in behind the Cornish Pasty Co but it is an Old town Scottsdale gem. I ordered a Havana latte, iced, which was delicious and great option for those seeking a sweet coffee to start their morning. My girlfriend ordered the 2 scrambled eggs with potatoes and sub French toast, and I ordered the hatch chile omelet. My omelet was delicious and I really liked how well seasoned and cooked the potatoes were. They were delicious! So was the omelet but I thought the potatoes were the most delicious thing on the plate. The service here was nice and attentive and the server's recommendations were helpful. We did have 2 different ladies serving us but it all worked out. Very quiet spot though which is nice. Plenty of flowing conversations and some nice outside scenery. We'd come back! read more

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We read all the recent reviews which rave about this place. So we decided to go and we concur. We ordered a breakfast sandwich and corned beef hash. Both were excellent. The hash has large chunks of shredded beef - not the minced pieces served in many other places. Everything was cooked perfectly and is clearly made fresh. The service was on point and the coffee was good. What more could you ask for? Just go and enjoy a great breakfast. read more

I seriously love this place. Small little hole in the wall with the best menu. Love sitting on the patio for breakfast. Amazing quality food and flavors read more

A quaint little spot with great vibes! The food and coffee was amazing and the service above and beyond. If you're looking for a chill and quiet spot to have some great food and drinks this is the one! read more

If I lived in Scottsdale, this would be my go-to brunch spot. It is delightful, tucked away from the hustle and bustle in a cute little brick cottage with a lovely patio. And the food-- wow. Delicious. I had the honey herb bramlet and it was just as good as I hoped it would be. Triple cream brie, herbs, and a drizzle of honey? Say no more. I got the horchata iced latte and a mimosa, which were both so good. If I weren't gluten free, I would have gotten the Estonian Dessert Bread- my friend ordered it and it looked absolutely amazing. The service here is super friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed brunch at Alo Café and hope to come back sometime. read more

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Excellent food and service! Great menu! Really enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

Food was very tasty! There were four of us, all with different orders, and all were incredible! The Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's were great! Service was amazing! Couldn't ask for anything more! read more

Another hidden gem in Old Scottsdale. Great food and service with an international inspired menu. I'll be back!

I have to say this was place was a real gem of a find! The food was delicious, creative and fresh. The service was friendly and very quick. It is an unassuming place that surprises in the quality. It was so good that I am writing this review. I never take time to write reviews but when a place hits it out of the ballpark I feel like it should be rewarded. Great Job Aloe Cafe and a shout out to our server Kimber who was awesome! Go and you wont be dissapointed. read more

This place was super cute and relaxing to sit at. We came close to closing time and they still sat us and we didn't feel rushed! The Horchata coffee and omelette was amazing!! The French toast was okay, I usually like it to be a lot sweeter. read more

Alo Cafe - Make Build Your Own Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

guys the food here is low key life changing like I had the bestttttttt lunch of my life here it also has such a great ambiance like i recommend all my out of town friends to take a trip to this place read more

4.5/5 *Cue Beatles music* You say, "Yes", I say, "No" You say, "rusks" and I say, "Go, go, go" Oh, no! You say, "Goodbye" and I say, "Alo, alo, alo" I don't know why you say, "Goodbye", I say, "Alo, alo, alo" I don't know why you say, "Goodbye", I say, "Alo" This cafe is the embodiment of eclectic brunch! With selections from South Africa, Argentina, and Spain just to name a few regions, the menu is truly intriguing and varied. We brunched here on a lovely holiday weekday with my equally lovely Boba Sistah and sat on the patio. We split a cornflake crusted French toast and the tortilla Espagnola and also tried out some rusks. I also spied a horchata latte on the menu so naturally I had to get one of those. The horchata latte was very tasty! It had just the right amount of sweetness and had a nice balance of horchata flavor with coffee. Our server recommended dunking the rusks into coffee or tea and after receiving them I can definitely see why. The rusks were more like a super hard textured, dry biscuit. They weren't very sweet nor did they have much flavor. After dunking them in my coffee they were still pretty hard. I'm glad I tried them but it's perhaps an acquired taste? My husband really liked the ones I didn't finish and brought home though so hey, to each their own! The French toast looked and tasted amazing! It had a fabulous blend of textures from the crispy cornflake coating, to the custardy inner bread. Sadly, our first choice, the tropical French toast, was not available but the cornflake crusted French toast did come with some fruit in the form of macerated strawberries which were delicious on top of the toast. The tortilla Espagnola was like eating a potato pie, with thinly sliced taters, held together with an eggy mixture. I was lucky and snagged a spot right next to the cafe but in general, there's not a lot of parking right next to the cafe. My boba sistah was able to get a spot nearby just a short walk away though. Service was great and the patio was a peaceful place to sit and chat. If you're looking for a nice place for brunch this is it! Details: - Breakfast, brunch, and lunch served - Indoor and shaded outdoor seating - Very dog friendly! - Extra charge ($1) for non dairy milk read more

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My boba sistah and I met up here for a holiday brunch. There's limited parking next to the cafe, but some additional spots in the alley/lot behind it which is where I parked. It's cute and had a nice outdoor patio, which is where we were seated. It's dog friendly and we saw a few while we were there. We started with some horchata lattes (I got mine hot, my companion got hers iced) and some rusks to accompany our drinks. Nothing special, more of a savory than sweet flavor and didn't really soften in my drink, but glad to try it. The coffee was good. I ordered the Waffle Cristo without ham, and it was a good sweet and savory combo, which is what I look for in breakfast because I can't decide! Came with some berry jam and I asked for some Tapatío for my eggs and turkey. Overall I liked my dish but the turkey and egg did cool quickly because of the weather so that wasn't fun (I can be a slow eater). My friend ordered Alo Signature Corn Flake Crusted French Toast, which was topped with berries, and I tried some - very yummy! The Tortilla Espanola was also tasty. That dish came with garlic aioli and/or Romesco sauce, both accompanied the plate well. Service was prompt and friendly and we enjoyed our time here! read more

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FOOD: 4.5/5 COFFEE: 4.5/5 VIBES: 3/5 SERVICE: 3/5 VALUE: 3.5/5 The food was delicious (aside from the blueberry muffin, which was dry). I really, really loved my hatch chile omelette and potatoes, and I loved the house made ketchup that they offered the table. I also really, really loved the house baked raisin bread - so good! I enjoyed the coffee as well! The espresso roast is on the darker side, which I didn't mind. The cafe is very small and not super vibey or aesthetic, but the outside patio is cute and spacious for nicer weather. Our service was a bit slow and inattentive, but helpful and friendly. I felt it was a bit pricey for everything overall, but I really enjoyed the food and would definitely come back. read more

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Attentive service. Wide variety of brunch items. Covered outdoor seating. Quality made food. The Monte Cristo was a work of art and quite tasty. read more

Alo Cafe - Monte Cristo and horchata latte. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This was a cute quaint spot in the back of an house office with a really cute outside seating area. The inside seating area was small but sufficient. The menu left you salivating and in somewhat of a quagmire trying to choose. I hate now that I did not get that Belgian waffle... however I did get the Chi-town omelette and it did not disappoint. It had a little kick to it. The potatoes came out almost raw but they quickly rectified the situation with some hash browns. ALL WAS WELL..... read more

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Excellent food and . Kimber is awesome! Highly recommend. Did not need to wait for a table, I did not need a reservation.

Lovely atmosphere, the servers were very kind and food was great! Very little wait for a table inside, would recommend

Alo Cafe is adorable & Yelp helped me find another 5 star business while traveling! I read the reviews and knew we had to come try this lovely little breakfast spot which turned out to be no more then 10 minutes from where we were staying. I'm glad I read the reviews first as Alo isn't immediately easy to see from the main road, If I had been looking out for a sign I could have easily gone past it as it's tucked away. But since the Yelp community is so good at giving those kinds of heads up I knew what to expect & our GPS lead us to Alo Cafe without issue. We saw they had a small parking lot in front of the business and were lucky to get a spot. Alo Cafe is dog friendly so we sat on the patio with our puppy. The patio was super cozy and beautiful. Low key but we felt comfortable immediately upon seating ourselves. The service here was super friendly and feel good vibes. They are dog people which I so appreciate. They made us feel welcome and helped make suggests on the best menu items to try. From start to finish the service here was 5 stars great hospitality. Alo Cafe has a more eclectic menu and fun drink and food items I had never heard of before. I love a unique menu & variety especially when it comes to breakfast items. We opted for the tropical French toast (guava sauce & fresh tropical fruits) and then the corn flakes crusted French toast with a homemade sausage Patty. The food was to die for 10/10. You have to come here! Both French toasts were cooked to perfection and the fun little twist on each made it a more special breakfast option. The homemade sausage Patty was flavorful, neat spices and a crispy outside, heavenly. If your in Scottsdale & looking for an intimate breakfast spot I would highly recommend Alo Cafe. Dog friendly all around & lovely atmosphere, you can't beat it. read more

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We ordered a custom omelet and it was very filling and delicious. The side of bacon was huge! We also ordered the Spanish tortilla. Turns out it's more like a potato pie. It was good and very filling as well. The ambience is nice. Service is excellent as well. Only downside and the reason for not giving it 5 stars is that it's way too hot inside. Doesn't make the customer want to stay. All in all I recommend this restaurant. read more

Alo Cafe - Custom omelet. Very good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona