A mild, sunny, afternoon in early spring - ideal for lunch outside on the patio at The Grotto. The extensive sandwich and salad menu has something for everyone, with generous portions served quickly with a smile. You can also bring your four-legged friend to sit by you outside as you dine! Very tasty and very fun. read more

Good local cafe for breakfast and lunch. They forgot our order, but we're so nice and apologetic and gave us vouchers for 2 free lunches best time we visit! Food was great and the slight problem does not stop us from going back or recommending. read more

Good food, chill indoor/outdoor vibe, dog-friendly (outdoors unless you have a service dog). You order at the counter and then they give you a number and bring it to your table. Very casual and cool. Tucked in amongst shade trees, little running water sculptures around and away from the street provides an oasis-like quality. Simple menu, but fresh, quality food and a friendly and efficient staff. Easy parking. This place keeps drawing me back for Cave Creek chilling. read more

I enjoyed a delicious mango smoothie and chicken salad sandwich. Everything was delicious and fresh. The indoor cafe is spacious with some pretty cool funky decor and the outside was very pleasant. Customer service was great and I would definitely come back for their food. read more

Had a breakfast burrito with chorrizo it was good. Also note that it was summer season I find off season food and service is not so good in the area. This was an exceptionally example of good food and service. Good place for my thrifty parents. read more

Wow a gem of a place !! I can't believe I never knew about this place ! They have a full bar. Bail ya and coffee and bloody Mary's. Very very good food too! Someone got a salad that looked so good. Trying that next time. read more

Food is fantastic. Had breakfast 3 times in 4 days. Last day had to go back because wife wanted french toast again, it was a highlight. I had bagel sandwich and burrito and biscuits and gravy and all were fantastic read more

The food is great & simple! I love bringing my dog and sitting on the patio! The smoothies are great. I am vegetarian so i always replace meat with avocado. Just a little tip (; read more

Came here on a Wednesday, in the dead of the summer, 105°, for lunch. As a consequence of the season, seemed like mostly locals were there for lunch, except for us tourists from Tempe, trying to get out of the heat (110°--there is a difference). There was a decent number of people there, but some open tables. I had a chicken salad sandwich on cranberry/walnut bread, and switched out the potato chips for a cup of black beans. Good move - - the black beans with a bit of queso fresco on top were terrific. The sandwich was great, and even the dill pickle spear hit the mark. My wife had the Monterey chicken salad with lime dressing and slabs of white chicken breast on top. Scrumptious. She had the black passion tea, and it worked. Well, it cooled her down. She took a second one to go. We were impressed with the genuinely friendly counter girl who took our order, and the table server as well. My tip was already in the jar at the order counter so they weren't "working for the tip." They seemed to actually enjoy working there, making our dining experience enjoyable. And if you are nostalgic for Woodstock and all the famous counter-culture singers and bands since then, you will enjoy the decor. But if you are a young person, then the place will be a pictorial history for you. There are a lot of eateries in Cave Creek, but they have some serious competition with the Grotto. read more

The best salads- great menu and the staff is awesome!!! Not to mention the lovely garden setting!

I love everything about this place. Tucked away and serene setting, great foid and selection, along with terrific service. You order at the counter. Also, dog friendly on the patio not inside at all. Very reasonably priced. read more

Lox and bagel - bagel was average and lox was a bit tasteless. Big upgrade opportunity. Burrito - chicken sausage was good. Potatoes seasoned well but could have been cooked a bit longer. Coffee was good. Iced Americano was on the weak side. Worst part of experience - they don't take American Express!! That's just ridiculous. Tend to not go back to places that don't want to take my money. Best part - if you can get by the part with the grown men wearing leather pants (fancy motorcycle outfits), the outside atmosphere is great to hang out. read more

Best chicken salad sandwich in the area. Excellent food. Large patio that fills up fast. When the food is good the place is very busy. Service is excellent. Carry-out food service is excellent. When we haven't had anything but chicken salad it's hard to critique a place, but as busy as they are it must be good! read more

If you are looking for a relaxing place with good food & excellent coffee, this is the place! I sat in the patio & listened to the birds. The food comes out pretty fast. I got a strawberry salad & it was yummy. It was very peaceful, listening to the birds & eating in the patio. The patio is dog friendly too. If you are in the area, you must stop in! read more

This is my local favorite! Friendly with a warm atmosphere. Excellent outdoor seating. You can't go wrong with any of their breakfast choices. If it's a little out of the way, take the drive you'll be glad you did. read more

What a great find this was. Super friendly staff, food was phenomenal and the Scottsdale blonde beer was so delicious. Can't wait to get back here. You don't want to miss it. read more

*Best sandwiches in town they use bread crafters bread. Mmmm * BEST Latte outside of Italy! Seriously!! * Amazing salads ( love the strawberry and candies pecan salad) * pet friendly patio My favorite place in Cave Creek to eat. I stop by often for the best latte I've had outside of Italy. Enjoy!!! read more

Amazing food and service! Everyone working here is so nice and accommodating. Our sandwiches were delicious and huge!

This place is so cozy and happy i feel uplifted every time I come in!! Jess and Cass have the brightest smiles and always make me feel welcome in the grotto. This place is a go to every weekend for my girls and i! Love the positive energy and tasty coffee! The personal touch they give with just an iced coffee makes my mornings. LOVE THE GROTTO read more

I love the grotto great staff and the food is very good. Don't miss the scones or muffins when you go and bring your puppy lots of room for them to enjoy too. read more

Always consistently good food. Fast service and beautiful outdoor patio or plenty of room in the funky indoors. Never ever have been disappointed with food or service. This is solid 5 star. read more

Excellent, fresh, wonderful flavor combos, great memorabilia on the walls and lovely terrace. Definitely will revisit when in Cave Creek next time. read more

Visited Grotto Cafe in May 2021. Ordered an egg bagel sandwich and an egg and potato bowl. Both were very basic and pretty bland. The egg bowl with scrambled eggs had lots of "skin"- that thin fried stuff that I don't care for, personally. On the upside, the service was quick and friendly. read more

Great decor and environment. Lots of tables for meetings or studying, with coffee, tea, beer, and wine selections. The recently installed a tap system for four beers, in addition to several bottles. My order was pretty boring--cold brew coffee. My wife ordered iced tea. Both were good, but I can't speak to any food items. It can sometimes be difficult to find places in north Phoenix to simply sit and study. This is a great location. There was a beautiful outdoors area, but it was 110 outside, so..... read more

Lively setting for an afternoon of wine and snacks. I forget what I had ‍ but it was good.

Great place to stop and relax for breakfast or lunch. Friendly staff will make sure you are treated like a VIP

Our favorite lunch spot in town. Best chicken salad sandwich I think I've ever had. Great outdoor seating. Inside has eclectic old dining room tables of all sizes. Big group, no problem. Cool place and great people. read more

Came here with my Nana, loved the scenery, their food was delightful & staff was amazing, only concern was their smoothies are not that lovely, though I prefer fresh smoothies. read more

Very cozy spacious room and good for group meeting. Unique desert style. Great location!

Best coffee in Cave Creek. Great food, not heavy, quality ingredients. Beautiful setting.

I came here today for lunch. It was a beautiful day to sit on the patio with a nice breeze. The staff was friendly. I had an egg salad sandwich and a cup of the house enchilada soup. The egg salad was watery and the bread was partially toasted. The soup was so hot with spices that I couldn't eat it. I'm sure this is just one instance and that the rest of the menu is fine. read more

Best place for Sunday morning coffee in Cavecreek! I love that dogs are welcome on the patio!

Absolute garbage food. Our microwaved burrito with Jimmy Dean's potatoes and unmelted cheese came out sooner than our lattes. The "fresh fruit" was at least 3 days old and the bowl it was served in was partially filled. I immediately asked for more fruit since we paid $9 for the plate. The lattes were good but I was so disappointed in their "gourmet" food we will never return. Don't waste your time! read more

The one waitress on staff was very nice and knew what she was doing. I ordered the carnitas tacos and they were absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was very light and casual. Absolutely loved this place read more

Always fabulous any time of the day. There is music... check their website. Great food.

Always love the Sunday music on the patio at the Grotto! Such a great place to spend an afternoon!

Love, love, love the Grotto!! It is cozy and friendly, great food especially their BLAT or is it BLTA? Either way, great sandwich. Beautiful view of Black Mountain. Pet friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great staff and quick service!! read more

Awesome! First time, perfecto! Tuna salad and egg salad sandwiches were served perfectly! Delicious! Bread was the BEST, too! Will definitely recommend, return and try their other menu items! Must have their house ice tea! Husband got the blueberry muffin, which he said was the BEST he's ever had. Try this place, you'll return, too! read more

My boyfriend and I have gotten lunch here a few times! The salads and sandwiches are very yummy! Love the outdoor seating as well. Set back from Cave Creek road, makes for a pleasurable dining experience. Grab a table outside towards the back and enjoy the Black Mountain backdrop! They're also dog friendly so that makes this place rock even more! read more

Amazing customer service. The turkey avocado was really seriously amazing this is a cool little town and has a fun cafe feel to it. Real nice place read more