The chicken salad sandwich was delicious, but I can see it getting super busy. We went on a Wednesday at midday and had a hard time finding a place to sit. read more

We love to stop here after walking the Dragonfly trail. It's always packed because the food and coffee are great, but the service is good and we never have to wait in line too long. We love to sit outside on the shady patio and say hi to all the pups. Such a nice place! read more

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I've loved the biscuits and gravy for years. I enjoy this place by myself, with a group, with my kids and even great out on the patio for the dogs. The garden patio is green, shady, and beautiful. Lots of room and tables indoors. A favorite in Cave creek for locals and tourists. It's fun to see locals arrive by side-by-side or horse. Then, can't miss out on browsing next door at Red Truck trading read more

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An eclectic cafe serving hearty breakfast and lunch fare with panache. The staff couldn't be friendlier and the broad menu has something for everyone from biscuits and gravy, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches and French toast just to name a few. The rambling interior is adorned with music memorabilia and humorous signs about beer and alcohol and the eclectic thrift shop furniture adds a homey touch. We stopped in on a chilly Saturday between 8-8:30 and it wasn't too busy yet although by the time we left there was more of a line. You order at the front counter then get a number and find a seat. I got an everything bagel with cream cheese and my partner the avocado toast and add bacon on top. Of course we also had to try a massive scone, raspberry white chocolate which was too big to finish. Reasonable prices and a cozy atmosphere make this a great spot for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Another great visit to Grotto Cafe. Huge delicious burger with fries. Sat outside in the courtyard on a beautiful sunny afternoon read more

Grotto Cafe - Great little place in cave creek for breakfast or lunch. Patio beautiful. Delicious lox and bagels - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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Really good coffee. Grabbed a breakfast bagel sandwich before heading out of town. Friendly staff, and a nice place to grab a quick bite. read more

Grotto Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

This is the cutest cafe a must for breakfast or lunch!! If the weather is lovely you can sit outside on the patio!! Some evenings they have live music A lovely venue to enjoy a glass of wine!! Teresa Caba read more

Great ambiance. A lot of music memorabilia on the walls. Efficient and friendly service. Fresh bagels. Good food. Pleasant temperature inside. Music volume just right. Love the Little Library too! read more

Grotto Cafe - Red truck bagel sandwich with chicken apple sausage - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Fun, funky little shop. Cute outdoor area around the restaurant with sidewalk paths and misters all about. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The cashier was friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable ($9.99 for a veggie quesadilla). There are lots of indoor tables in multiple rooms with several windows that make each room bright. Lots of art all over the walls, which makes for an interesting trip to the restroom. Try the nachos with carnitas, veggie quesadilla or chicken salad sandwich ... all delicious. read more

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Super cool place. They have great indoor or outdoor seating and super friendly people. I got a salad with grilled chicken and it was fresh, full of flavor and nicely priced for the portion size. Their iced tea is awesome too! read more

My husband and I were in need of a coffee and decided to check grotto cafe out! It is tucked away as a part of other shops and stuff. It's really cute and I love the patio area! All of the cave creek restaurants have a certain vibe, very southwestern and fun! My husband was excited that it smelled like bacon in here haha. The food actually looked really good but we just came for coffee! You order and pick up at the counter. I got a cold brew with oat milk and vanilla. My husband got a hot caramel latte with whole milk. Our drinks were ready fast! They use beans from the cave creek roastery. We both really enjoyed our drinks! Very tasty. Had fun walking around the area as we sipped on our drinks too. Would love to come back for a meal sometime! read more

Grotto Cafe - Vanilla cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Very cute place. Good food and coffee. The outdoor patio is nice to sit at as well as inside which is very nicely decorated. Quick friendly service. read more

Stopped by here for lunch on the way to our hotel. I ordered a $14 BLTA and it was so skimpy. I've never had such a skimpy BLT in my life, there was only 2 pieces of bacon. My friend who ordered a turkey bacon sandwich had the same amount of bacon as I did. So disappointed, total rip off. read more

Grotto Cafe - BLTA with such a skimpy amount of ingredients - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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Had their world famous chicken salad and there was very little chicken and way too many cranberry's they should call it world famous cranberry salad ALSO I got really bad food poisoning , POISON FROM IT I THINK THEY COVERD OVER OLD CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES NEVER EATING THAT AGAIN DO NOT TRUST THEM I DONT RECOMMEND THE GRILL CHEESE SANDWICH JUST AWFUL 2 slices of cheese and not even melted well , when they get busy their the food quality goes way down read more

Lovely spot tucked away from the main street of Cave Creek Rd. I ate inside, but I would recommend eating outside. It is so pretty out there with the umbrellas, trees, and flowering bushes. I had the French toast, which was probably the best French toast I've ever had. You can see pictures from other customers. After asking a few questions, I found out half orders are also available and carry out. The menu is not large, but totally homemade will definitely visit again and sit outside to enjoy the whole experience. read more

Came here on a whim today for brunch. We live fairly close to the area and it's a lovely scenic drive to Cave Creek. There is a nice patio out front which shares space with the surrounding businesses. It was pretty chilly out today so most were huddled inside the dining area. It was hard to see how many tables there were from the entryway. Since you place your order at the counter as soon as you walk in it was hard to know if we'd actually have a place to sit in the crowded dining area. We placed our order and we're given a number. The prices are pretty steep for a cafe. We paid $36 for a burrito & biscuits & gravy with 2 regular coffees. Yikes. I hate when you stand in line to place your order, take a number, no wait service & are still expected to tip. We lucked out and took the only remaining open table. Our food was brought to our table in a timely manner. My breakfast burrito was pretty big but filled mostly with egg and the tortilla was soggy. The salsa verde lacked any flavor. My husband said his biscuits and gravy was good, I thought it tasted odd. 4 halved biscuits, a mediocre helping of gravy & two small, undercooked pieces of bacon. Both served with a small cup of fresh fruit. All in all I'm definitely not impressed. As to be expected in a touristy town. read more

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The atmosphere, staff and food at Grotto cafe are outstanding! This is one of my favorite places to go. Grotto has a gorgeous sitting area outside with live music weekend afternoons. I highly recommend. read more

Our first time at the Grotto Cafe. The food and service was excellent. Take time to visit the surrounding shops. Food for the artistic soul.

I felt a smidge of guilt after dragging my mom and GF up Black Mountain. To no surprise , everyone worked up an appetite after the semi strenuous hike. We went to the super cool and hipster grotto cafe Sunday afternoon right around sunset. There was a duo playing music with tons of people eating , drinking, and schmoozing. I ordered a meatball sub. That was an easy choice after seeing on the menu that the meatballs are homemade. It was delicious. I'd love to come back for breakfast or brunch sometime. read more

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My fiancé and I were looking for a place to eat for brunch on a Sunday morning. He immediately thought of Grotto cafe, which I've never been previously. We arrived a little after 10 AM and there was a little bit of a line already. We ordered and were able to take a seat outside to wait for our food. The great thing about the area is that there are so many outdoor and indoor spots to sit (as well as lots of parking). The food arrived pretty quickly and was delicious!!! I ordered the grotto burrito with chorizo. It was extremely filling and flavorful and the salsa on the side was so fresh. My fiancé ordered the grotto sandwich on a cinnamon raisin bagel and with applewood smoked bacon. He really enjoyed his sandwich but agreed that my burrito was just a tad bit better. I tried the sandwich and was a good balance between sweet and savory. We'll definitely be back to try some other menu items!! read more

Grotto Cafe - Grotto burrito with chorizo - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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I've been coming to The Grotto for years w my family. Since my sibling's passing 3 years ago, I've been diagnosed with panic disorder and got a psychiatric service dog to help me with my breathing when they come on. I carry his license and documentation everywhere w me. Today, I brought my service dog in and as I was getting seated I was asked by a petite woman working there what his task was. After sharing, I was quickly dismissed saying that he is not a service dog but an emotional support animal. I offered to show his license and documentation, and was told that it's easy to print them out online and that may be the case w mine. To minimize my condition and reject my documentation was not only unprofessional but insulting. All the while, there was a smaller dog (indoors) sitting w a group of older men at a table nearby who ran up to my service dog and growled at us; my dog didn't react--bc he's trained. She didn't have any feedback for that party, and it seems as though this rule is quite subjective. I'm extremely disappointed as The Grotto has been a special place for so long. A sad start to 2026. read more

I met a friend from out of town who was staying in Cave Creek. Yelp directed me here and we made plans for a weekend breakfast date. This town feels very different from Phoenix and the valley, so it was like taking a road trip out here. There was a good amount of parking here and we entered from one of the open sliding patio doors. The menu has a variety of breakfast and lunch options and I was feeling their French toast, so I ordered that. It comes with bacon or chicken sausage, and I didn't want either so I asked if I could substitute for something else and they said yes. I got eggs, but I think they charged me $1.99 for them so that wasn't made clear. I also got a small hot mocha. Our drinks were prepared within a few minutes and we grabbed a table outside. Our food arrived within 10 minutes or so and we dug in. I loved the French toast; it had sweet cream and caramel which made it pretty decadent, but the bananas and strawberries were a nice addition to round out the dish. It was delicious and the scrambled eggs were tasty as well. The mocha was strong but good. Service was friendly, we had a few people check in on us which was nice. The patio had a good amount of seating and umbrellas to block the sun, and the vibe of this place was cool. I'd like to come back and try their lunch options (we were too early for them this time). read more

Grotto Cafe - French toast and eggs - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

The menu variety ensures everyone will find something they like. The Chicken Salad sandwich on cranberry wheat bread was delicious. The red onion, while not overwhelming, did detract a bit. The Cuban panini was okay but won't order again. Friendly, helpful, fast service. A nice change from the SW food I have eaten for 3 days straight. Will definitely stop again when in Cave Creek. read more

Grotto Cafe - Great view - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Excellent. See the tips for the best menu choices. Double bloody every time, comes with bacon and all the fixin's. Really good food, soups, homemade and fresh grub. Usually order a sandwich of preference. Never been wronged here. Ever! Really cool atmosphere. Sit inside or out, it's great service all around. read more

Best bloody Mary's here! Breakfast in a drink!! Their service and staff are so amazing and very helpful explaining the menu. We will be bringing out of state guests for sure! read more

This place is awesome. We had a group of six and everyone loved it. The service and food were fantastic. Grotto Cafe is a place on our list to be repeat customers! read more

My fiancé & I love riding our motorcycles up to cave creek and have breakfast here. They have a very nice outdoor space to sit outside and eat but will admit if you do not get there early enough, it gets way too crowded and no longer enjoyable as you can't find seating. We've ate here twice and the first time was very delicious as I got the French toast and fresh fruit, but the second time we both ordered a bowl that comes with eggs + potatoes, and choice of meat, cheese, and or veggies and the bowl literally was all eggs with maybe a couple potatoes thrown in there, and just a sprinkle of cheese and 1 nibble of bacon, (shown in pic) That day was very disappointing and we felt like we wasted our money. My fiancé loves to order a Irish coffee and I always get iced coffee and those were delicious both times. Overall, this place gets a 4 for really good coffee, outdoor space, and vibes but deducted one star because it gets too crowded if you don't get there early enough and for the bowl of eggs. read more

Grotto Cafe - Bowl of eggs - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Natural, outdoor environment that allows pets on the porch. Excellent food and service. Had the BLT, a classic done just right, breakfast burrito, and marinara meatball sandwich. Happy bellies all around. Good music too. read more

Great local spot with great cafe food, coffee, and iced tea! Love sitting outside amongst the trees.

First time here and the atmosphere is a chill place and dog friendly! Was a bit chilly out and someone was able to turn the heat rods on for us. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich and I'm honestly wowed by it lol By far the best I've ever had. Fresh and they give you a good amount. Chopped chicken breast, red onions, green apple, dried cranberries, pecans, lettuce and mayo on toasted cranberry walnut bread. Served with kettle chips and a huge sliced pickle! Free refills too for the win. My niece also loved her french toast. My sister ordered a tuna sandwich and it was kind of dry. She said she liked the chicken salad sandwich more. I agree. I wasn't a fan of the tuna. Would love to come back to try their hot sandwiches next! read more

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only giving it three stars because of the atmosphere inside and outside is great but as for the food it was horrible we had a BLT Super overripe tomato, bacon was absolutely flavorless read more

Grotto Cafe - Flavorless BLT - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Such a great breakfast spot! Beautiful courtyard, eclectic decor inside, yummy breakfast options & such a friendly staff! You order at the counter & pick up your drinks then choose a table and put your number on the table so they can find you when your order is ready. The breakfast bowl is our favorite & you choose a protein but you can also have it in a burrito style. Comes with fresh fruit & salsa which is delicious. Love their smoothies too! read more

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My friend and I came here for some food before horseback riding. The place is packed and busy which is a good sign. I got the Cuban and the tortilla soup with fries and some pumpkin bread. I saw the fries and couldn't give up fries for soup I just couldn't lol I had to have both. The soup was real good I was pleased with the flavor end the crunchy tortilla strips. The Cuban was also very good and warm and flavorful. The fries were seasoned with something that seemed to be proprietary to the restaurant or local to the area. The fries were great. And who has pumpkin anything in February? I had to get some. The bread was awesome and I hope they have it all the time, such a treat. The patio seating area was cute and spacious for Covid purposes as well. Overall a great experience. read more

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Tasty burger! I was in the mood for beef, and this hit the spot. The Grotto Burger (hold the mayo) was juicy and well-seasoned. The caramelized onions really made this burger a step above the rest. The fries were also cooked nicely and seasoned with a kick. Friendly service both inside when I placed my order and outside when it was brought to my table. read more

Grotto Cafe - Grotto Burger (including caramelized onions!) and fries - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Great menu, wide variety of food choices to enjoy. Dine inside or outside under the canopies, with fans and heaters. Music art covers the walls. Friendly staff, pet friendly patio. read more

Really cool place. Shaded outdoor seating. Order line takes for ever. Great music. It's worth the wait. read more

Nice atmosphere. Hidden gem after hiking, hot coffee and fresh scone. We love breakfast burritos there.

Grotto Café is a neighborhood gem! The food is always fresh and delicious! They have a loveliest patio that has plenty of shade on hot sunny days. Orders are placed at the counter and then you take your number and sit at a table. The staff brings the food which is always so delicious. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. The staff is always friendly and they make the best coffee drinks! read more

Always good food. We come for breakfast with favorites being the burrito , oatmeal and French toast. LOVE all the gluten free options. Hubs says it's the best coffee in all of Arizona. read more

Absolutely Yum! Everything we ordered from this restaurant was made perfect and delicious. Cute little spot. Friendly staff. Will definitely be back. read more

Grotto Cafe - Chicken salad sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona