We LOVE Cafe Hodgepodge! The service is top tier! One of the best cafes around. I recommend the biscuits. read more

Green Chili bake was FABULOUS. Bougie Benedict was incredible! Blueberry bread pudding!!! Cannot say enough great things about this place!!!!! Service was wonderful as well!!!! read more

Our Thursday breakfast started out with going to a restaurant that ended up being closed so our best choice next was right here so we went and had a delicious breakfast. I had chicken fried chicken and my buddy had biscuits and gravy service was the daughter of the owner. She did a beautiful job and the inside of hodgepodge reminds me of a place back in Dubuque, Iowa nice hometown look to it give it a try. I think you'll love it. read more

Cafe Hodgepodge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

8/3/25 First visit. My Church has a men's weekly Bible study breakfast here so we decided to give them a try. Parking 5/5 We arrived 1-1:30 pm with plenty of parking in shared lot. Atmosphere 5/5 Popular family owned small diner with unique and interesting American and eclectic decor. Very comfortable restaurant where regulars gather and owners make you feel welcome and at home. Service 5/5 They were close to ending service when we arrived. They serve breakfast and lunch. We were immediately greeted and seated. Our server Chloe took our drink orders and returned to get our meal order. Nice menu options and both of us ordered the capris pain's which come with their country style potatoes. I also ordered a chopped salad for a little protein. Food 6/5 The meal (food) exceeded our expectations. The chopped salad was huge so we shared it. This salad was really yummy and the vinaigrette was delicious. Pro-tip The chopped salad is a meal onto itself! The Capris pani was fresh. Loved the tomatoes, thick sliced mozzarella cheese, basil(?) on a nicely toasted and pressed bread with a pleasant oil dressing. This deserves another few visits to confirm how wonderful this dish is! ; - ) Business 10/5 We love to seek and support small mom & pop family owned restaurants! I like to feature photos of these entrepreneurs and highlight places who are serving up delicious which they did well. Another thing we enjoyed about this restaurant is a number of their teenage children are servers or helping out elsewhere learning the family business which we don't see often. Stop by and give them a try, great food, friendly service and very nice owners. Way to go mom & dad! $64.55 w/Tip. Eat well my friends- SYOY! read more

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Absolutely love this place. Homemade cooking made right. Staff is amazing and the owner makes you feel like you are part of the family. Recommend to all! read more

First time at Cafe Hodgeodge in East Mesa. One of the few breakfast options available at 6:00 a.m. Located in a strip mall open for breakfast and lunch. Food was good, prices reasonable and it is not a chain! I ordered the waffles served with two eggs and bacon. I was the only customer, what a treat. Quaint ambiance and good service. Surprised to see two large waffles, the syrup was hot. I will be back. read more

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Wanted some breakfast and try a new place.. This spot used to be fried fish place but guess not anymore. I had high hope for this place with good reviews. First walk in and greated with friendly welcome.. On Sunday so seems like family is working which is cool. Looked at the menu and selections looked pretty good but I already had my mind set on chicken fried steak, since that's my all time favorite breakfast dish and always in search for the best. First I was little turned off by the price. Seemed pretty high for the dish but hey you never know.. Could be huge portion.. Also ordered coffee and half order of biscuit and gravy. Plate came and it was pretty good portion but not huge one. Side of potato was pretty good, with nice seasoning.. The chicken fried steak was nice and crispy but lacked in flavor. The gravy was not too bad but also lacked in flavor. If I'm thinking I need to add salt to my dish then definitely it needs more seasoning.. Eggs were cooked perfect. Biscuit was pretty good, pretty darn big size biscuit. Over all the service was great, nice cozy restaurant, I just wish the food tasted little better. Oh well.. I hate to give it 3 stars but it wasn't 4 for me. read more

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Always friendly service and alot of food for your money. I love the Bougie Benedict or the biscuits and gravy

Café Hodgepodge has quickly become my go-to breakfast spot -- and for good reason! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The staff are consistently friendly and attentive, making every visit feel like you're among friends. The owner deserves special mention -- they've created more than just a café; it's a true community hub where great food and great people come together. Whether you're meeting friends, grabbing coffee, or enjoying a relaxing weekend breakfast, Café Hodgepodge never disappoints. It's truly become a local breakfast mainstay! read more

This cute cafe is located in a strip mall with many of the stores closed up, but don't let that scare you off. When you enter the cafe you are greeted by friendly staff and you pick your table. There's variety of options on the breakfast/lunch menu. I ordered the green chili bake and it was delicious! It came out bubbling hot, egg on top (I opted for a scrambled egg instead of fried) with the perfect amount of spice. The others in my party ordered the Eggs Benedict and two egg entree. They had no major complaints, but they stated the potatoes could use a little more seasoning. The toasted bread were thick slices and the coffee was spot on! Definitely would come back again. read more

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Service was great, family owned and operated, very friendly. Great place for Sunday brunch. Biscuits and gravy were very good. Waffles big and fluffy, lots of choices for eggs and they were cooked perfectly. read more

When I tell you the pancake was the best pancake I have ever had! The edges were nice and crispy but the inside was still soft and fluffy. It also had so much flavor for such a basic breakfast item. The syrup also came out hot! The hollandaise sauce for the eggs Benedict was delicious and had a lot of flavor. I'm not the biggest fan of breakfast potatoes normally but these were nice a crispy. The servers were so nice always checking in and asking if anything could be better. The little restaurant is tucked in a little shopping complex. As soon as you step in it feel like you are in a local small town family owned cafe. read more

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We will definitely go back! Most of the family ordered biscuits and gravy- they all loved it. I had the chicken fried chicken and that's exactly what I'll order next time. Really good! Clean woman's bathroom. They actually had products if needed which was a nice touch. We were a big party- only thing that as service wasn't great. They were busy maybe that was the problem. But we seemed unable to get her attention. read more

Cafe Hodgepodge - Chicken fried chicken- it was really good. They ran out of fresh fruit so I got double potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Excellent food, staff, and service. The chicken fried steak is so good, I ate one and ordered on to go!!! Highly recommend!!

Not out in Mesa often but found this little gem. Don't let the shopping center deter you from coming here. Good food, good service and good price. Try the biscuit and gravy. read more

The food and service is the best Your treated like family The meals are verygood this morning I tried the new chicken fried steak sandwich read more

Great place for breakfast with large portions and good coffee. Friendly and quick service.

Seldom do I give 5 stars but since there are no 1/2 stars this place is close to 5 than 4...that said it is a little gem...food is good, prices are more reasonable than most places, it is cute and everyone is friendly...what's not to like? We most definitely will be back and am already looking forward to it! read more

Service was excellent very nice servers. Loved the biscuits It's a great place to have breakfast read more

Open 4 months and you would think they've been around since forever... Big Time Family Style Breakfast & Lunch Menu And they offer Military Veterans a discount. Such a wonderful experience - some and taste and see for yourselves read more

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Hands-down one of my favorite spots in Mesa! Hodgepodge Caffe is a hidden gem with a super cozy vibe, friendly staff, and incredible food and coffee. Everything I've tried here has been fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Their coffee is top-notch--smooth, strong, and expertly crafted. And the food? Honestly, way beyond typical café fare. Whether you're grabbing breakfast, lunch, or just a snack, every bite is a win. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying some solo time. You can really feel the passion behind everything they do. Highly recommend stopping by--you'll definitely want to come back! read more

Cute family owned place in Mesa. Bright and friendly atmosphere. Went for breakfast on Saturday and the three of us enjoyed our meals. Eggs were cooked as requested and service was prompt. Service was friendly and efficient. Great mix of locals as customers Looks like groups of friends and family meet up there and enjoy the food and atmosphere Can't wait to go back and try out another menu item. Try it out! You won't be sorry, you'll be back! read more

Brings back memories of being in small town restaurants on the East Coast. The food is the best! The staff is even better!! Looking forward to seeing them grow & expand. This little cafe has been one of the best things that has happened to me since I moved to AZ from MD. Looking forward to seeing them expand. A little bit of Heaven on Earth :) read more

Great little restaurant very friendly people good food, and warm environment I look forward to coming back and visiting them again soon read more

excellent food, had the biscuits & gravy, amazing! top quality service, friendly and attentive staff. lots of nostalgic decor to look at with a bit of country charm. def will be eating there, often. read more

Absolutely amazing biscuits and gravy. Owner stopped by the table and I had to tell her it was the best I'd ever had! The biscuit was huge and buttery and fluffy yet dense. The fruit was fresh, the hodgepodge potatoes done perfectly. Can you tell I'm fantasizing about this meal right now? Pricing was perfectly standard, but the quality of the food makes it feel like a steal. The waiters were very friendly and felt lighthearted. The cafe was cute little "hodgepodge" of homemade artworks and cute kitchen signs. I am recommending this to people on facebook as well when they ask for ideas on where to eat. Literally can't wait to go back. read more

We LOVE suppprting local small business. What a hidden gem we found this morning! We stopped in for breakfast this morning. Homemade gravy y'all! I will say it again for those in the back.... HOMEMADE GRAVY! The chicken fried steak was delicious, the only thing I would change is that it didn't come with eggs, so I ordered a side of eggs and a biscuit with gravy. It was literally a perfect breakfast! My hubby had the green chili bake, and it was very good. We were very curious about the grilled pb and j w/ bacon/ jalapeno. We each took a bite and it is really good, then brought the rest home for later! They are open for breakfast and lunch...make sure to put it on your list of places to try! read more

Cafe Hodgepodge - PB and J with bacon and jalepeno - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We have been here a few times now and the food is always good. The owner is very nice. If you like small businesses this is a good one. read more

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Coffee was undrinkable as they do not know how to make a cup of coffee, breakfast potatoes were uneatable, biscuit was OK but gravy was pathetic, omelet ordered with spinach and mushrooms had a minuscule amount of mushroom, service was good, ambiance was plain jane. Would not eat there again, read more

Great service great breakfast. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and they allow half orders!!! Perfect for me! My husband ordered 2 egg breakfast

I was hoping for a breakfast sandwich but I chose avocado toast with an egg on top. Service was friendly and quick. Cute place, plenty of seating. read more

Cafe Hodgepodge - Avocado toast with an egg. Fresh fruit on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My wife and I have eaten here twice now and each time we had a wonderful experience. The food, we had biscuits and gravy the first time and it was excellent. Great portions and the flavor was wonderful and the prices are very fair. The second time we had eggs, bacon and sausage and I must say, the sausage was wonderful. Very good flavor. We will continue to go back for more. The service was so friendly and personal. We met the manager as well as the staff there and they are great people. The ambiance is so warm and comfortable. The decorations are interesting, funny and you just want to look around the restaurant and take it all in. Please go and enjoy!!! read more

Food is amazing and service is 10/10 fast and professional. The restaurant has a very good energy to it.

I ordered the omelet with ham , mushrooms spinach and green chilis ... the start of my meal I shook the hot sauce , seams the lid was damaged so hot sauce went everywhere all over my shirt pants table ect , when I told the waitperson she apologized but never offered to maybe bring a damp cloth to wipe down my shirt , table ect , when our breakfast arrived , I did see the spinach in the omelette but had to look extremely hard for pieces of any other ingredient, ii finally found a few micro pieces of ham , green chili , mushroom my wife had eggs and pancakes, the pancakes were good , the bacon seamed odd texture to me .... I had a bite of both , prices were good in one respect but in my omelets case the main ingredients were few and far between ... read more

Loved the vibe. Very cute and cozy space with friendly chatter from staff and diners alike. Loved that they offer a half portion of the eggs Benedicts as I sometimes have trouble finishing meals. Very tasty! read more

Oh no. Oh no! Ohhhh nooooo!!! Mom and I have been coming here for breakfast for months and months. At least once every 2 weeks on the regular. It's our go to spot for breakfast. I religiously order their avocado toast and mom, who is a bit more adventurous, generally orders French toast-eggs-bacon or sometimes waffles or pancakes. We wandered in last week and grabbed a table. First noticeable distraction is the overwhelming odor coming from the restrooms . It was tolerable in previous visits but this time we were sitting closer to them and oh my goodness the smell was so,so strong. It smelled like the overuse of bathroom cleaner and hung heavy in the air. It was quiet the morning we were there. One customer at the table next to us was finishing his breakfast . The waitress quickly takes our order and comes back with mom's water and my very small cup of orange juice . By the time breakfast arrives my OJ is almost gone. She sets the plates on the table and walks away. Mom asks if I think she's coming back ? Lol. Don't bet on it mom. By now the OJ is gone and I've had a few bites of watermelon. I need a sharp knife for the avocado toast because it's thick bread but she doesn't come back . I start to cut into my toast, which is slathered with an odd color of avocado, and boom - waitress swaps out OJ without saying anything and leaves. I didn't get to ask for a better knife . She didn't ask how everything was. Nothing. Whatever. I go back to sawing into the toast and notice it's burnt. Black . Burned crust and burned bread. So I start dissecting it.... Trying to find an unburned part to eat. Never found it. I gave it and ate mom's burned bacon and my watermelon. We pushed our plates forward and waitress appears . "How was everything?" I told her the toast was burnt and it was inedible. She said "you should have told me earlier! We could have done something! You ate most of it!" I told her : you never came back to the table and checked on us. It's all still here. I didn't eat any of it. This is all the burnt parts! She looked at it and said "It's not THAT burnt" I still had to pay $13 for a burned meal I couldn't eat even after a 20% discount on that one item. She gave us the OJ for free. I had my phone out and was trying to take a pic of the burnt meal but she pulled the plate from the table in a hurry as I was snapping the pic. lol Farewell Cafe Hodgepodge. We had a good run. Now we're running away. read more

You can tell everything is homemade and it's delicious!! The breakfast sandwich and pancakes are to die for! Cooked perfectly. Amazing service, cute little gem. read more

We stumbled upon Cafe Hodgepodge while visiting in the area for a few days and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere, the service and the food were above reproach. We love that the staff was very attentive and caring. We will make this a stop whenever we're in town! read more

Truly a hidden gem! Delicious food and beyond friendly service. They make you feel right at home. Definitely stop in. You won't be sorry.

What a terrific find! We just had lunch here and the food was really good, and the service was even better! Friendly, attentive service as soon as we walked in, and they really catered to my 91-year-old mom. Nice selections on the menu, and the specials board. The food itself was very tasty, and generous. The restaurant itself is cute and very clean. We will most certainly be putting Cafe Hodgepodge on our regular rotation! read more