Our party of seven loved our first time at Bertha's. Douglass (the manager?) was welcoming and attentive. Here's what we appreciated: *** Super fresh & healthy ingredients *** Creative versions of sandwiches/salads *** Wheelchair-friendly *** Happy & efficient waitstaff *** Neighborhood feel, "even in a strip mall" I had the Thai Chicken Salad (pictured) w/ lots of lettuce, yellow peppers, chicken, carrots, peanuts & tasty peanut dressing. The rest of our party chose "the 1/2 and 1/2:" 1/2 sandwich + 1/2 salad; the Roasted Turkey sandwich; and the Club Sandwich. Sandwiches came with cookies which my peers donated to me, since they felt sorry for me with my healthy salad. Haha. Their cheesecake menu is off the hook: flavors include Smore, Baklava, Chocolate Peanut Butter, etc. Since I'm a dessert-first girl, I eyed their lineup & picked out my cheesecake flavor but then was "devastated" to learn that those are special order, not available in the dessert case on a regular basis. So just telling you now, so you don't get your heart set on one of those. Bertha's offers other rotating desserts like Banana Bread Pudding, Red Velvet Cupcakes & Lemon Bars, so don't despair, you can definitely get your dessert fix. Super Perk: breakfast menu is served until 1 pm on Saturdays. Definitely coming back to try Bertha's is a local star and we are so happy to patronize them. P.S. They also won an award from City of Phoenix for employing individuals with disabilities. They are truly a community leader & fantastic choice for friends' lunch gathering, family brunch or quick bite during the workday. read more

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Bertha's is the best little cafe in the area. The sandwiches and salads are always tasty and fresh. Some of the bakery items are meh. But the sandwiches are always on point. Staff is friendly too read more

Came in for a quick bite. They have a nice little outdoor seating area in addition to their indoor seating options. They have a great wrap menu (I missed bfast, which they stop serving at 11am) and I got the Cobb wrap, which was filling and tasty. It comes with a little mini cookie, too. So, a nice included "dessert". Service was courteous and quick and I appreciated that since the soda offered is bottled they gave the option of a side of a cup of ice. Great find in the Arcadia area! read more

Found this lunch spot on yelp when searching for a locally owned sandwich shop. So glad we stopped in - the service was great, everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful; food was made fresh and felt like I was at home eating healthy which is hard to find when traveling. Would come back if I'm ever in town again and will recommend to friends coming out here. read more

Forfot to take pictures of the food, but it was really good and fresh! Service was thoughtful and cheery and the place was super clean! read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A local treasure that must be protected at all costs. Delicious sandwiches with GF bread! Worth the visit!

I love this place. I'm sad I no longer work nearby. The lunch special is a great deal. The food is fresh and tasty. They make the turkey fresh every day. The caramelized onions on it are a nice compliment. read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - Lunch special with turkey sandwich and chop salad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I found this little gem on Yelp .. after reading some of the reviews and taking a peek at all the pics .. (umm yummy!!) I decided to check it off my bookmark list and give it a try.. I am so glad I did.. I will be adding this place to my go to spots when I'm in this part of town.. Cute interior with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating .. the baked goods display case was stocked with lots of amazing looking treats (including lemon bars!!) On today's visit i had the lunch special .. 1/2 any salad on the menu and 1/2 any sandwich on the menu (you can also get 1/2 soup instead ) at $8.99 it's served with a cookie and bag of chips.. not bad! I chose the turkey sandwich and the harvest salad .. both items were full of green veggies .. the salad had chopped crunchy green apple, candied walnuts & blue cheese.. the bread on the sandwich was really good ., the sandwich was stuffed with meat and veggies.. Of course I could not resist a mini red velvet cupcake.. it was adorably cute and was gone in two bites!! Yum .. great finish to a great lunch! read more

What an amazing cafe to visit while on this side of town. I had the turkey sandwich that came with a plethora of veggies! It was delicious! Service was fast & correct to my specifications. Super duper cute atmosphere with a positive ambiance.I will definitely be back every week at this time on this side of town. I will recommend to other I know from this area. I forgot to mention that you must not forget to get the cheesecake brownie bits. They are from out of this world! read more

Local gem that I've enjoyed for over a decade. Veggie panini is my go to. Great for work events and catering as well. Can't forget to mention the desserts here.... Soooo good! read more

Outstanding food quality!! A must try... The breakfast sandwich was our favorite. Kitchen looked very clean read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - Seating is open - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love love love Bertha's! This cozy, family-owned spot is one that you surely do not want to pass up. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast or lunch, they literally have something for everyone. I LOVE their breakfast sandwiches. My favorite being their Turkey Jalapeno Egg Sandwich. It has 2 eggs, Havarti cheese, avocado, tomato, and jalapeno mayo but you really can't go wrong with any of them. They also do an amazing job with breakfast catering if you need! They truly have some of the best salads around - they're packed with all kind of goodies and definitely won't leave you hungry. Finish off your meal with one of their delicious baked goods like a mini cupcake or cheesecake. I'll be back soon, Bertha's! I'm so grateful that you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Good sandwiches, great desserts! It's a nice place to have lunch at every once in awhile. Staff is friendly and helpful. It's a nice place!

Such a wonderful café experience!! I came in 30 minutes before close (rushing before work lol), and I kind of assumed that they would be a little frustrated. NO!! The lady upfront was so kind and energetic, not phased one bit by the last minute order. She even went as far as offering me some tea on the house before they got rid of the rest for close. Food was PHENOMENAL. Even if the food was awful, I would recommend this spot with 5 stars just due to the service. However, the food was so good I would give this place 10 stars if I could. You're MISSING OUT if you don't try Berthas!!!!! read more

This little hidden gem was a great find. I tried the roasted veggie sandwich, only disappointment isn't more veggies, there were only roasted red peppers and asparagus, BUT, it has pesto and arugula and is a bit spicy and delicious. The dill potato salad is also very, very good! Service was fast and fantastic. I'm looking forward to trying more. read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - Roasted veggie sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you talk to any real estate agent they always give the same three words of advice, location, location, location. Another dial-a-realtor-cliche is getting the worst property in the best neighborhood. Usually if you don't follow these guidelines you may have a long hard road ahead. Well So I thought, Bertha's Cafe moved from their location at 40th Street and Thomas to a hidden corner at 32nd Street and Indian School, boy was I wrong. First step through the door you will be surprised that the carpet doesn't match the drapes, so to speak. The small space is filled with charming farm and bistro tables and a large case filled with delectable baked treats beckons you for serious consideration. It seems that even at a perceived bad location, Bertha's is one of the best sandwich places that you've never heard of. Aside from the baked goods, Bertha's offers generously stuffed sandwiches, ample sized salads and a rotating soup menu. The Asparagus and Havarti Panini is Bertha's signature sandwich and for good reason, its killer. Stacked onto fresh baked MJ Bakery bread is a composition of oven roasted asparagus, roasted red peppers, pesto mayo and havarti cheese. I opted to upgrade my sandwich with slices of roasted chicken breast which took something great and made it better. The crispy edges of the grilled bread combined with the salty-sweet flavors of meat, veggies and cheese made for sandwich perfection. I am still thinking about the Club Sandwich with its roasted turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. It's a classic that has only been improved with plenty of quality ingredients. All sandwiches are simply served with a sinful chocolate cookie, so you might want to add a small side salad to your meal. I ordered the Pesto Pasta and Peas as well as the Dill Potato Salad. Both salads smelled great from the fragrance of fresh basil to the sharp earthy dill, but were a let down when the lack of salt and pepper left these both fairly bland. The problem was easily fixed with a few shakes of each. Salads are fresh and crisp starting with the Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Salad. A pile of mixed greens is topped with pungent goat cheese, sweet roasted red peppers, tart sun-dried tomatoes and savory pesto was a hit. Thai Chicken Salad was another favorite loaded with crunchy bits of carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, peanuts, green onions and bell peppers. On top was sliced chicken breast, tomatoes and served with a side of spicy peanut dressing. While I loved the chocolate cookie that came with my sandwich, I nearly had a food-gasm when I took my first taste of Bertha's Caramel Toffee Bar. The chewy madness starts with chocolate chip cookie dough then it's spiked with loads of Heath bar pieces, caramel and white chocolate chips, so wrong yet so right. I wonder how busy Bertha's would have been opened in a prime location? With a lunch line nearly out the door on my last visit, one can only imagine. read more

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The location is tucked in a corner in the plaza. We almost missed it. It is this little cute place and dishes up awesome desserts and food. I had the Sausage and Egg Sandwich (Sausage, cheddar cheese and mayo. Served on a English muffin with baked eggs). The muffin was so soft it was GOOD. The flavors all just worked together to make my mouth happy. We ordered a plan cheesecake for my mom's 60th bday. We will get to dive into that tonight. read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - Sausage and egg muffin. Step back McDs. - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food! Friendly counter service! I like to sit on the patio when it's nice out. Inside is cute and clean as well. I get the BLT and it's delicious. read more

Not the friendliest and business hours are inaccurate on here. Yelp says they are open until 3. Maybe change it to 2:30?

Local favorite. Quality meats roasted in-house; so yummy n better for you. Staff friendly as are customers.

Delicious homemade sandwiches and pastries. I love the roasted veggie panini on ciabatta with chicken added. So good!! read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - Roasted Asparagus and Havarti Panini with chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The sandwich I had was tasty. The soup I ordered came with a sliced lemon in it that still had the sticker on it. I am guessing it also was not washed before being dropped I to my soup. The service was not very welcoming. When I showed them the sticker on the lemon in my soup they seemed annoyed they were even being told about it. Though the sandwich was good, I doubt I'd ever return. read more

Food was good, but seems not as good as a few years ago. Seems attentional to detail not as good. The lady took my order but she was in such a rush to sit down and eat herself, she forgot to put our order in and started to notice people there after us getting their food. Mistakes happen, but for the inconvenience I would have preferred more than just a cookie offer, seriously brau? Club sandwich needed work, but oriental side salad was good. Poor bros chips good, Arnold Palmer bland. They need work on their lemonade, little weak read more

I love you Big Bertha! Your desserts are "OMG" goodness and are priced a third of what I would pay for! I tried the Salami Pesto and the Asparagus Havarti Sandwiches and they are both good. The cookie that is included with your meal is always the cherry on top of your meal! Average, you spend $7 for a sandwich and a cookie. In addition, the peanut butter brownie is HEAVEN! Big Bertha, you are so good to me. read more

Love Bertha's! I've been eating here for about 10 years and it's always been a reliable, solid lunch spot. My favorite is their 1/2 and 1/2 lunch special because you get a little bit of everything. The asparagus havarti sandwich is amazing and I love the harvest chop salad. The little chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips that's included is delicious! They also have great arnold palmers with tropical tea and fresh lemonade. If you're in a hurry online ordering is available too. All around a perfect place for a casual lunch. read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - 1/2 Sandwich and Salad Lunch Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I cannot express how much I LOVE this place ... for the food at least. Breakfast, coffee, lunch, you name it ... it's all good. I've been coming here since they were located near 40th St and Thomas Rd. This review loses two stars though because I called to place a phone order for a single wrap and was told the wait would be 25 minutes because there was a major rush. I walked in no more than 5 minutes later (figuring I would just wait it out) to open tables, no line, and four people by the registers not doing a whole lot. Again, I love love love the food here. The customer service could use A LOT of work though. read more

Finally made it to Berthas, and little did we know it's 5 mins from my house! The lunch special is a great deal- 1/2 salad and sandwich or 1/2 soup for less than $10. It's also served with free chips and cookie. The Thai chicken salad has a delicious peanut dressing and fresh ingredients, but my favorite was the roasted turkey sandwich. The bread is perfectly toasted, and all the ingredients were well paired. Kyle had the Club sandwich and also really enjoyed his meal. We are excited to come back and try their breakfast menu! read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - Roasted Turkey 1/2 Sandwich and Salad Lunch Special Roasted Turkey Sandwich and Thai Chicken Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Every time we go to Bertha's Cafe it's fantastic. From the baked goods, sandwiches, and soups, to the friendly staff! Any time, Bertha's Cafe is a SOLID go to stop for delicious! I often get sandwiches to go to get meal plans out of the way. Perhaps today will be another Bertha's Café day read more

THE BEST BREAKFAST CAFE IN PHOENIX. I would have taken more food photos but every time I am here I devour my food before I can even pull my phone out. Breakfast wraps, sandwiches, waffles all AMAZING. I've come here for the last 3 weekends because it's that good. Closed on Sunday's unfortunately otherwise I'd come here both days. The staff is extremely helpful & friendly. Best way to start my Saturday mornings!! Go to Berthas !! read more

Bertha's Cafe & Catering - Sandwiches Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Bertha's is definitely a hidden gem in Phoenix. If you are looking for a quality sandwich spot and don't want to go to your typical chain sandwich spot then you check out Bertha's. All of their stuff is homemade in house and you can taste the quality of their ingredients. My wife and I tried their turkey sandwich with bacon and their pesto mayo. Super good. They even roast their own turkey in house. We did try their cinnamon roll and I will say that the roll itself was a little dry but the icing made up for it. Gotta check this place out. read more

Great service and the BEST unsweetened tea EVER!! They had a selection, but I chose the Blackberry Jasmine. The Roasted Turkey Sandwich was highly recommended by another customer. They did not steer me wrong. It had perfectly cooked bacon, sweet tasting caramelized onions, pesto mayo, heirloom tomatoes and was on a tender and tasty flat bread. My son ordered the Roast Beef Blue Cheese Sandwich, which he thoroughly enjoyed! This is my new favorite sandwich shop. We drove 30 minutes to try it and weren't disappointed! Their cookies are WAY TOO good! The sandwiches are served with moist dark chocolate with white chocolate chip cookies. We also shared the Sinfully Delicious Cookie which was made from Oatmeal, Chocolate Chips and Captain Crunch. That was good, as well. I would drive that far just for the fancy, zero sweeteners, flavored iced tea. The clerks were all so accommodating and friendly. read more

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Holy breakfast sandwich! Did I hit the jackpot here. Can't wait to come back and try their lunch wraps, salads and sandwiches. So this was my first visit to Bertha's and so pleasantly surprised! Went to get my oIl changed and came here to blow off a little bit of time. Not only do they have Wi-Fi... They have stellar food! I had the turkey jalapeño egg sandwich and it was freaking fantastic! They also give you this little surprise bonus... a small cup of nutty granola with fresh banana and honey. Total way to finish off you palet. Super excited to find this little gem tucked away and share this spot with friends and family. Winner winner! read more

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This cafe is a hidden treasure for breakfast and lunch. Plenty of seating inside and out on the patio. There is a glass case full of fresh pastries and cookies. Sandwiches and other items are fresh made to order. Almost everything here is made in house from scratch including dressings, sauces and desserts. I've had the Turkey Jalapeño Egg Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Egg Pesto Sandwich and the Thai Chicken Wrap. All of these were so fresh and delicious. This is one of my top 5 places to have breakfast. read more

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I always enjoy whatever I get from Bertha's cafe! The food is always fresh and delicious! My only regret is that I did not eat at the original Bertha's on 40th St. & Thomas when I would be in the area. read more

Club sandwich and watermelon lemonade were excellent! I loved the cookie on the side too. There were a ton of great looking salads and other sandwiches too so I'll definitely be back! It's tucked away in a little niche in the shopping center, right next to a boxing gym and can't really be seen from the street, just FYI. read more

4.25. Their Breakfast sandwich is phenomenal. It tastes like real homemade wonderful egg sandwich at best. After reading amazing Yelp reviews, I came to Bertha's cafe to satisfy my breakfast craving. I almost thought it was not open - there is an empty store space next to it making it look like nothing is open, but Bertha's cafe is tucked inside. For breakfast sandwich, some might say it is slightly expensive at $6.45. I mean I love Starbucks breakfast egg sausage sandwiches and they cost at around $3.50. But I felt that Bertha's egg sandwich was worth every penny. It was a super gourmet egg sandwich at its best. My sandwich came with 2 eggs, roasted tomatoes, pesto sauce, a generous amount of arugula, and havarti cheese on English muffin. Despite not having any real meat (sausage, bacon, etc.) on it, it tasted so delicious!!! Havarti was gooey and I loved the fresh arugula and hot eggs. I could have this egg sandwich once every other week. HOWEVER, was their coffee machine broken? That's my only complaint here. Even the cashier girl was so amazingly nice and sweet, but that latte was really watered down with two shots. It was more like water that had some coffee smell to it. read more

Sure, it's an unassuming cafe tucked into a corner in a strip mall in the heart of Phoenix. It's not the most glamorous looking or fancy of places. But what makes Bertha's my go-to lunch spot consistently for over a year now is the freshness you can taste in every bite of its food. The lunch special which includes half of a sandwich and half order of salad is unbeatable especially for the price point (under $10!). I typically go for the special to include chopped salad and a club sandwich, which also comes with chips and a cookie. The meat is the absolute freshest I've found out there in terms of deli quality for lunch, and your meal arrives in not much time at all even during the busy lunch hour. read more

Been here 2 times and both times have been great, clean place, fresh food, friendly staff. Very tasty treats. Coke products, along with bottled water and pellegrino. The place is situated in the corner (next to Jabz boxing and salon estique). read more

Bertha's does not disappoint! I had the Buffalo Chicken Salad the other day and it was amazing. The people I went with also had the French Toast, Chicken Sandwich Special and the Veggie Sandwich (can't recall the name). We all loved our food and had great desserts! The people are also really friendly. read more

Always delicious. I recommend the roast beef and blue cheese sandwich. And don't forget to grab a Sweet.