Really like the chicken tortilla soup AND love, love the poblano pork carnitas melt. As for the restaurant, I feel like I it is a chain diner. Split the sandwich and enjoy a bowl!! read more

Crackers & Co cafe is good, but every time I go something just isn't quite fulfilling, and I can't put my finger on it. It's not that I don't enjoy the food, or the awesome chili and tortilla soup. I guess each time I go I'm not totally satiated the way I expect to be based on what I read on the menu. Now don't get me wrong, the food is good especially the salad with pears and gorgonzola. The sandwiches are always good too, but like I said I'm always left wanting in a way that eludes me. But then I just order a lemon square and I'm perfectly pleased and all is well! read more

My fav brunch spot! Came here We'd with my sis and Sunday with my hubby and his boss and both times the good and service was exceptional! So glad to have this so close to my home! I ordered the Spicy Mexican skillet and my husband got veggie omelet and French toast! It was sooo good! And the coffee is always great! Love how they give you a small thermos so you can have your own refills while u eat :) read more

Crackers & Co Cafe - Spicy Mexican - American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Crackers and Co is pretty fantastic. My husband loves the Meat Lover's Omelet, and I always get the California Eggs Benny- yum! The coffee is tasty, and the servers are fast and friendly. I usually enjoy their potatoes that come on the side, but on a few occasions they have been a bit mushy and undercooked for my taste.This location tends to be a bit busier than their other ones, but even when there is a wait, it's usually not too long. I'm going to keep coming back here, it's one of my favorite breakfast spots. read more

Great service and delicious food. They have a nice patio as well. I loved it! Try the oatmeal.

This little cafe is close to my work. I had driven by it numerous times when I used to live in the area and never stopped in. Thankfully a co-worker suggested it one day. I have been a fan ever since! There has never been a time when I haven't received excellent service. Even when we tell them we are on a time crunch they have got us in and out promptly. As for the food- I have yet to be disappointed. They have specials each month that are not to be missed. A personal favorite of mine that is thankfully a menu staple is the Mediterranean Harvest Salad. Mixed greens with grilled chicken, kalmatta olives, radishes, tomato, cucumber, herb feta cheese. Served with pita bread. It is divine! Crackers is only open for breakfast and lunch so don't miss out. I promise you will not be disappointed! read more

As far as I can tell, Crackers & Co has the best breakfast in Ahwatukee...even though it's only barely in Ahwatukee. Still, it has good, hearty breakfasts served by a friendly staff. And, even when it's crowded on weekends, you still don't find yourself waiting too long. Their French Toast is RIDICULOUS--a gigantic portion of deliciousness. They have some southwestern skillet type that's pretty amazing; and the Eggs Benedict is quality too...as well as most of the other items I tried. Although, if I had one complaint, it's that the food never really comes out piping hot. It's not cold; it's just not super hot either. I like to see steam rising from my plate. When I want a big weekend breakfast, this is where I head. It might not blow you away, but it's good (and the best breakfast option we have around these parts). read more

I was quite proud that I starved myself three entire meals before heading here for brunch. It was a friend's birthday and I had not been to Crackers& Co in over 10 years. Being familiar with the menu, I decided earlier in the week that I would venture back memories' lane for a few of my faves. I started with a cup the Cream of Spinach and Artichoke soup which taste exactly how I remembered it from back in the day. Still hot, still savory, still delish! My friend and I split the Banana Cream Pie Pancakes and I could have honestly died right there right then. So good! For my main meal I ordered the Country Fried Steak Biscuits and Gravy. The steak was very tasty and the country potatoes were griddle fried to perfection. I made it half way through my main meal and decided to pump the brakes and suggested we split the daily bread pudding special but the response I got was, You! Can't! Be! Serious! So we decided to save that for another time. Later that night I had the other portion of my breakfast for dinner. I slept well. read more

I had never heard of Crackers until I visited, and I didn't realize it was a chain until just now! I have been seriously missing out. Fiance and I stopped by for lunch, having been called in from the street by the signage. My first impression was that the cafe felt very classy. I ordered hot tea as part of a plan to stave off an oncoming cold (didn't work) and was presented several options in a box. Nice. Opting for the lunch menu, I chose a roast beef, tomato, avocado melt (not what it was called on the menu, but the name has slipped my mind). It came with a side salad and a pickle spear. I absolutely loved that sandwich. Hot, it was an A+. Leftover for lunch later, it was a solid B+ still, and I didn't even warm it up. I'd go back for that sandwich alone. read more

Normal American breakfast. I do like this location more than the other because their food comes out HOT! There is nothing worse than warm breakfast. A couple of favorites: Carnitas Skillet Pancakes Sausage Links read more

a very pleasant surprise.... i wasn't expecting much because... well, the name, and the fact that when we walked in on a saturday morning, it wasn't busy and it was filled with a bunch of old people. but the breakfast menu lured me in.... and then the Co totally delivered! i got the california benny and it was.... so good. They do not skimp on the avo or the bacon! i was wildly impressed. i actually had so much avo and bacon, i didn't have enough egg and muffin to eat it with! husband ordered the southwest carnitas skillet... man! this thing was huge and hearty! and really quality carnitas too! a very pleasant surprise. i may have stolen a few bites. the service was cheerful, and our water cups runneth over with refills. we were pleasantly surprised and have a new breakfast go-to spot! read more

My sisters and i do quarterly brunches and for the past 4 times, we've come to Crackers & Co. We like it's central location, the fact that it's locally owned (an old coworkers family owns it) and that their ingredients seem fresher and not Denny's-like at all. The ambiance is good for a couple eating breakfast/brunch/lunch or a whole gang of gals (like us). The tables have good enough spacing so that when my loud-ass sisters and I get together there, we aren't completely annoying those around us (yah, and we do get loud, I tell ya!). Their staff has always been attentive and we've always tipped well because we know we are plenty to deal with. I do wish that they were more consistent with their breakfast fare. I have always ordered a variation on the standard Eggs Benny (one of my faves!) and they always seem to come out different each time I've ordered them here. The muffin isn't toasty and is instead soggy or is super toasted; the hollandaise is tangy or it's super tangy; the potatoes are crispy or they're soggy... it's a gamble if I'm going to enjoy my food or find something off about it. Sadly, because of the inconsistent food product, my sisters all voted this upcoming quarterly brunch to find a new place to replace C&C.... so, now I'm on the hunt for a comfortable, locally owned, affordable, filling breakfast that can put up with 11 women.. yeah, good luck, right? read more

I can't even tell you how many times I have eaten here. It's been that many! Usually when we talk about going to breakfast, brunch or lunch we don't even have to discuss where to go. Crackers is our default. For a long long time I got the New Hampton every time I went. Then they went and changed the menu on me! So now I rotate between the new princess, eggs Benedict and the breakfast burrito. My daughter always gets the biscuits and gravy and it's fantastic. The pancakes and French toasts are spot on also. Their coffee is excellent and I LOVE that they have actual vanilla creamer. The only downside is that it gets very crowded on the weekends. I hesitate to go during peak hours but they I start thinking of that perfect hollandaise sauce dripping over perfectly prepared egg which is laying atop that just toasted to perfection English muffin and I wait no matter how long it takes! read more

I have been on a hunt for a great breakfast place and I finally found Crackers. They have a great breakfast menu from traditional to Mexican and they also offer and awesome lunch menu. The only things I would love to see here are mimosas and longer hours, especially on the weekends, sometimes you crave a sandwich from crackers at 3:30 and you're too late! Other than that, great food and friendly service! read more

Crackers & Co Cafe - California Eggs Benedict. Amazing! - American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is good quality breakfast food. They have an extensive menu with something for virtually everyone. They also serve lunch, although I have not ordered off the lunch menu. read more

OMG. I can't stop thinking about my meal here. Went for brunch on a Saturday morning about 10am. Got a table for 4 right away. Server was quick to greet us and brought our drinks just as quickly. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros (one of my favorite brunch items), and hands-down, this is the BEST I've ever had. No kidding. It's been 3 days and I'm still thinking about it. The dish consists of beans, tortilla (I went with flour), green chilis, salsa, and 2 eggs (I got mine over easy) and you also get a side of potatoes. The potatoes weren't mind-blowing, but the rest of the dish certainly was. I'm not sure what made it so delicious, but it seemed that every little bite was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. Husband got the California Benny which he enjoyed, and our friends got a fruit platter (which looked very fresh) and a blueberry muffin (which was literally bursting with blueberries). This was their 2nd breakfast of the day so they ate light - what a shame! 2 enthusiastic thumbs up for this place, and I can hardly wait to go back. Of course since I'm going to have to order the Huevos Rancheros each time, I'll have to make hubby try the other menu items. read more

We stopped in for breakfast. It was good. Lots of variety and kid friendly. Easy to get to and good parking. I had biscuits and gravy which were good. My kid had the kids chocolate chip pancakes which ended up being three huge pancakes and more then he could eat. My husband had the pork carnitas benny and said it was very good. read more

I really wish that I lived closer to one of the Crackers locations, because their breakfast menu rocks! After a field trip to IKEA with my mom and sister we decided to grab a bite to eat, I knew that Crackers had recently opened nearby, so we stopped by. The inside is very cute, feels like you are in someones country home. The menu has a huge variety of breakfast dishes, sandwiches, salads and soups. On weekends, they serve breakfast all day! I got the Carnitas breakfast skillet, and let me just say, they seriously have some of the best carnitas in town, no joke! The pork was so tender; covered with jack cheese on a bed of potatoes, heaven! My sister got the BLT, and they were not skimpy on the bacon! I have had some of their soups before, and let's just say, the Cream of Spinach & Artichoke is like heaven in a bowl! So rich, and creamy, it is like eating dip without the chips! They are only open until 2:00, but it is great spot to grab a bite to eat for breakfast or lunch! read more

Great little restaurant not too far from South Mountain. They have everything from traditional fare (eggs and toast) to some fancy pants euro crepes! I just had two eggs over easy with a dry english muffin and their potatoes. I liked that their eggs and potatoes weren't all greasy, and the potatoes had spinach (I think) in them, which was a neat little twist. If in the area it's a good place to go (but probably not worth driving out of your way) read more

I finally got here before they closed!! I've been trying to eat here since they opened and everything was better than expected. I ordered the Hampton with avocado which is grilled chicken, egg, broccoli, tons of seasoning and cheese. Some people say it's weird eating the chicken and the egg, but I think the combination is great. I ordered sandwiches for the family to go and even though most of their meals are $10, it is worth every penny. My server who works behind the bar was so kind and I need to come back with the family. If only they were open all day! read more

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Food is fantastic. The corn beef hashed was the best I've ever had. Our waitress, Heather, was personable and attentive.... GREAT job Heather! Will totally eat here again! read more

Crackers & Co Cafe - Corned beef hash was the best I've ever had. - American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This place was awesome!! My boyfriend and I were extremely satisfied with the service as well as the food. I got the Breakfast Sandwich, the croissant was buttery and flakey, the bacon was crisp and the egg was nice and fluffy. It came with a side of fresh fruit, it was a nice assortment of fruits. He got the Southwest Carnitas Skillet, which was delicious! The carnitas were so flavorful and tender. We also ordered the Butterfinger French Toast to share, and those were great. The Butterfinger flavor was not overwhelming, it was the perfect combo. Our server was friendly and patient, as we can in around 2 pm, when the place closes at 2:30. Overall, the experience was great and we will definitely be back! read more

Crackers & Co Cafe - Butterfinger French Toast, tasted just as great as it looks! - American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I always come back to Crackers. Friends tell me about new breakfast spots around town and I check them out, but no one seems to have the combination of great food, great service and friendly atmosphere that I find at Crackers. They have figured out breakfast. The only downside is that a lot of other people apparently feel the same way!! read more

Who doesn't love Crackers!?!?! This place is great. Service is top notch, even when it's busy they are very organized. Only open for breakfast and lunch but they do both INCREDIBLY well. They have a very different menu than most places and they do it very well. I would try this place for breakfast first but if you can't make it, lunch is just fine and I believe you can get everything on the menu all day anyway. -Ethan read more

Love this place! I got the chorizo carnitas skillet. Their French toast is pretty good, too! read more

Crackers & Co Cafe - American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I have breakfast with my dad here often, but this is my first time going in a while. I got the cinnamon French toast. I love it because it isn't too sweet and is made with Texas toast we went at a busy time so the server seemed overwhelmed. Regardless, she was kind and I really appreciated how she allowed substitutes in our meal since I don't eat pork. I swapped bacon out for avocado. read more

Stopped by for lunch with a couple of co-workers coming back from a meeting. Were seating almost immediately as we entered the restaurant, and our waitress took our drink order just as quickly. She returned with our drinks and took our order. I ordered off the January Specials menu and selected the Laoded Chili Potato Skillet. This also included two eggs (I had them over hard), and toast (rye toast for me). The food came out quickly and was hot and delicious. While this was not my first time here, I always attempted to try something different from the menu. I have never been disappointed. read more

We drive all the way from Avondale just to eat here !! Never a disappointment, food is absolutely amazing and fresh. We tell all our friends who come from.out of state when they ask about a good place for breakfast, this is HANDS DOWN the only place to go. read more

Food is good, but the service can be slow when it's busy or the kitchen is backed up. The wait staff does try to attend to the patrons as best they can though, by offering complimentary cinnamon rolls, or the like, for your patience. Overall, do give them a try. I personally would suggest not at peak hours though. Sundays around brunch time can be a nightmare. read more

GRITTY BALLS IN STINKING BROTH I was craving Chicken and Dumplings today. Passed on joining my teammates for lunch at Oregano's and order to go from them since they have Chicken and Dumplings. I called and was told to give them 15 minutes. I shows up in 15 minutes and still had to wait about 5 minutes. The To Go person was very friendly. So far not so bad, other than waiting for my soup. I returned to the office to devour my soup. I pop the lid to the soup was so disappointed. No gravy but broth. No dumplings but 3 huge balls made of grits or farina. No chicken. I asked separate people what my dish was and not one believed it was Chicken and Dumplings. Most assumed it was a vegetable soup. I started to eat and was so grossed out. The balls are just too gritty for someone craving dumplings. The broth smelled gross and lack any real flavor. The vegetables were okay. I can't comment on the chicken because it had not one piece of chicken. The one star is for the young lady behind the To Go counter, she was bright and friendly. For the restaurant if you veer that far from a recipe you should state so in your menu. But then who would ever order stale grit balls in stinky broth? read more

This place is just ok. I found it on yelp, drove past it many times and never even noticed it. Go figure. Anywho, after reading some of the reviews thought we would give it a try. We're used to brunch in central Phoenix so this place was a little more casual. It was a nice overcast day so we sat outside. When we walked in we were seated fast. The waiter (Heath) was very kind. He was very efficient and quick. For starters we ordered the big cinnamon roll. Um...it was medium sized to me but I'm used to the one they serve at St. Francis. However it was very tasty! They put too much frosting on it but it was easy to wipe off with a fork. Yup the cinnamon roll is a winner! I had the farmers scramble. It was way bigger than I thought it would be, probably because it was 85% potatoes. Don't get me wrong it was good but barley any meat, spinach, mushroom or even eggs. However it was good. I substituted pancakes instead of toast. The pancakes were good. Not amazing, just alright. The honey butter they put on top is a little bonus. My girlfriend got the "Thrill of the grill" sandwich and thinks there was nothing thrilling about this sandwich. She said the bacon was cheap and from my view it looked over cooked. She didn't like it. She did however like the baked potato soup she had on the side. The patio experience was nice, mainly because it was a nice day. The tables were spacious and not crowded together so it was very comfortable. The tables are placed right under trees, which made me a little worried that a bird would top my food off with a little "surprise" but luckily the worst thing that happened was a leaf falling on the table... Whew! Before leaving the waiter asked if we would like coffee to go, I thought that was really nice :-) he definitely squeezed a little more tip from my pocket with that line. (SMH flattery gets you everywhere with me) All in all the place was "OK". I wish I could have had a Mimosa or Bellini with my meal but I'll get over it. The place is close to our dwelling and inexpensive. They have a lot on their menu so I think I'll give this place another chance one day. (When I'm on a budget AND not drinking) read more

Bomb crepes and great service good for Sunday breakfast. I had absolutely no problems it was nice and a fun way to meet friends and the prices are average read more

Came here for breakfast for the first time, and most likely will never come back. I ordered contry garden omlete, and my boyfriend had crab cake egg benedict. Crab cake was deep fried and very oily. Both plates came with potatoes, and those potatoes were awful. So we ate only the eggs. Overall the food is mediocre. It's edible but we didn't enjoy it. The water that they brought us was tap water that wasn't even filtered. Also they had radio on that was playing only commercials, and only one song playing may be every 10 minutes. Who would want to hear commercials instead of music at a restaurant? When I go out to eat I like to enjoy nice atmosphere and food. This place didn't have neither. read more

I got the Day Break and upgraded my French Toast to Butterfinger Banana French Toast. If was delicious. Our server, Melissa, did an outstanding job at making sure our orders were right and ensuring we had everything we needed. The wait was long. We ended up waiting for 30 minutes, and as time went by, I could hear the wait time going up into the one hour range. The wait is worth it, try to get there early. The maître d's were very friendly and accommodating. read more

Crackers & Co Cafe - The Day Break. Two eggs, two pieces of bacon, and I upgraded my French toast to Butterfinger Banana French Toast. - American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Much better food than I expected. Inside is loud, but there's plenty of shade on the patio. The side potatoes were the most shockingly good. They must use garlic infused olive oil to cook them. They give you a carafe of coffee; the decaf is bold. And the service is very attentive. read more

I'm usually not one to drive 35 minutes for brunch, or even to Tempe at all, but this place was well worth it. BEST french toast I've ever had. My friends also got the biscuits and gravy, crepes and eggs. The benedict sauce wasn't my favorite. Our server was nice, ditzy but nice, but the food came out fast and everything was amazing. I will definitely be back. read more

I will never step foot in this place ever again. Yesterday, I came here for breakfast as me and my husband had a really good experience the first time we came here. So yesterday, my husband casually asked our server if the sever who waited on us the first time was working. I won't mention the server's name out of respect. Let's just call the server John. So, John was our amazing server the first time we came here. Anyway our sever said he wasn't working that day. She asked us why are we looking for John and I told her that John mentioned to us before that the next time we come back, just ask for him as he would like to give us a free cinnamon pancake. Apparently the server promptly brought this information to the manager and the manager came over to our table and told us that John shouldn't have offered the free pancake as servers need the approval of the management first. Frankly, I could care less about the free pancake, the manager can shove it up her behind. I don't think it's necessary for her to inform us as customers what should and shouldn't be approved within their staff. As if this wasn't enough, throughout our meal our server that day (She's Filipino by the way) kept coming to our table and told us over and over again not to worry about what the manager said and not to worry as John will not get in trouble. I was like, why should I be worried if John will be in trouble? As far as I'm concerned, John didn't do anything wrong and frankly I don't care! I just want to eat my food and enjoy my breakfast. It was just a really horrible experience. It's so much unnecessary drama caused by the manager and the server. I vow never to come back here again. Besides, their food is not all that. IHOP serves better breakfast in my opinion. read more

On the way back home from our "little" road trip, we spent the night in Phoenix and found this little breakfast spot the next morning. Considering that the hotel we choose did not have a breakfast, we needed an alternative and this fit the bill nicely. I can say Crackers is a great little spot for a fulfilling breakfast. Service: 4/5 We were seated promptly after arriving at the restaurant. It was a Friday morning so it was not particularly crowded. I would say it was about two-thirds full. On a Saturday or a Sunday, I would imagine it would be a bit more crowded. Our waitress was fine, although a bit slow when it came to keeping our water glasses full. My wife and I are not coffee drinkers and so she had water and I had a hot tea. There was always someone around with a coffee pot, but getting water was a little more tricky. Other than that, no complaints. Food: 4/5 I was trying to eat semi-healthy, so I ordered the oatmeal with a bran muffin. The muffin was served warm and was excellent. The oatmeal was a good consistency, something I am a bit picky about. My wife ordered an omelet and was satisfied with the amount of filling in it. We also shared an order of crepes. Now I had never had crepes before so I can't compare them to anything I've had before, but they were good... crispy on the edges with fresh blackberries and whipped cream. Overall, a satisfying, better than average meal. Overall Impressions: 4/5 Crackers is a comfortable looking cafe. I'm a little biased against restaurants that don't have booths right now as that is the easiest way for my wife and I to sit with our young son. It's interesting the kinds of things you notice or care about when you have to account for a baby. But other than that, the atmosphere at Crackers is very nice and hospitable. I would definitely say that Crackers is superior to our usual trip to the Waffle House when we are visiting Phoenix. I enjoy supporting locally owned and operated restaurants over chains whenever I can. read more

Tried this place a few times and each time I say I'm going to order the french toast but always get lured away but something that involves eggs. Guess it gives me an excuse to go back - I will get that custard battered french toast sooner or later. The food is good. The prices are reasonable. The staff is quick and friendly. You get in and out faster than you would expect when you see the mob hanging around the hostess' stand, but you don't feel rushed to give up your tables. They're in a location that has been several other restaurants before this, so I hope they have the right combination to appeal to a steady breakfast/lunch crowd. BTW, I'd probably give them four stars but their ice tea is lousy. Yuck. read more

OMG -- on Sunday 8/4/13 Crackers & Co Cafe in Tempe's Soup de Jour was the BEST Tomato Basil with Sausage soup I've ever had in my life. YUM, YUM. It was so delicious that I had to get a bowl of soup to go. I just finished the to-go soup tonight for dinner and I'm in heaven all over again. Wow - they really need to put this gem on the menu as a standard. Thanks again for an excellent meal. I ordered the 1/2 sandwich (chicken salad on 9 grain) with the soup, which turned out to be an outstanding combination. I had forgotten how good their chicken salad sandwiches are as well. My 8 year old daughter didn't want anything from the kids menu, so we ordered her a plain, grilled chicken breast on a grilled bun. She was also in heaven. She actually said to me, "Mommy, this is the best chicken I've ever tasted!" LOL. read more