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    Henhouse Cafe

    3.4 (454 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Cafes
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    HENHOUSE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Henhouse Cafe is a gem of a restaurant hidden in Mesa Riverview. Bright, light, and airy, it is a pleasant place to dine with kind and polite wait staff, too. Don't sleep on Mom's famous pancakes (but you'll be sure to sleep afterward). At three pounds each times two, they are enough to feed a crowd, and delicious, too! We'll be keeping this place in mind next time we have big eaters (or need to impress someone).

    Paul Bunyan Breakfast
    Edith E.

    The food here was such a good home style breakfast. I was obsessed with all the servers and hostesses, seriously the sweetest woman. The sausage patties were incredible. Overall good for a basic breakfast p

    House Baked Cinnamon Roll.
    Marty F.

    Four of us stopped by yesterday for an early breakfast. The main draw was their infamous giant pancake we'd seen online -- but funny enough, none of us actually ordered it. At $24.99 for one pancake? Yeah... we passed. We started with the cinnamon roll as an "appetizer." Flavor-wise, it was solid, and they definitely didn't skimp on the frosting, very sweet and generous. I went with the breakfast sandwich (with sausage) and a side of breakfast potatoes. The sandwich was okay... nothing bad, but nothing amazing either. I ended up adding salt and pepper just to give it a little kick. The potatoes, though... oof. I hate to say it, but they tasted like they were cooked in motor oil. Maybe it was a new pan or some old oil, but either way, they just weren't good. Even after salt, pepper, and hot sauce, I couldn't finish them; and that's saying something because I love breakfast potatoes. Total bummer. On the bright side, the service was excellent. Everyone was super friendly, and the place itself had a cozy, homestyle vibe, like somewhere you'd stumble on up north. All in all, great people and atmosphere, but the food just missed the mark for us. Sadly, I don't think we'll be back.

    Green chile skillet with eggs over easy and no cheese

    Absolutely the best for breakfast in the area. The pineapple juice mimosa was perfectly balanced and the green chile skillet with carnitas was delicious-just the right amount of heat. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The ambience is lively bit not too loud. And the service was friendly and fast. It's a quick walk across the park from the Sheraton and a great place to meet for breakfast!

    Lacy K.

    Henhouse cafe started as a small operation in 2010 and has grown to four locations here in AZ. They are located in Mesa, two in Gilbert, and the fourth just opened in Tempe. They have won "Best of Gilbert" awards for many years. We ate at the 3rd installment right across the road from Sloan Park in Mesa. My HH breakfast sandwich was delicious. It's a large biscuit with fried chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, fried egg, and gravy. The kids could only eat less than half of the huge chocolate chip pancakes. These were big, but the "mom's famous pancake" we saw come out to other tables was huge! The Texas benedict was a fun twist on a favorite; carnitas on cornbread with green chile hollandaise. Everything was tasty and the farmhouse decor is cute. We all walked out full and with leftovers. They offer 10% off daily for service members and 15% on Mondays. Check out this great breakfast option in the East Valley.

    Late breakfast
    Steve M.

    Love this place.. Plenty of parking, seating & good food selections. Sat at the bar since it's noticed they had a large private group & short staffed, this would allow me quicker service & no extra walking for the staff. I was served by Trevor, he is a good man, attentive, friendly & quick to help. I am very impressed by Trevors work ethic, therfore I want people to know the younger generation can be great. Thank you Trevor. Ordered the chicken & waffles; coffee is hot & good, the waffles were perfect & the chicken was a little chewy, but it's fried so what can I expect. Love this place, get here, see my friend Trevor & try anything on the menu, it's delicious .

    Strawberry waffles
    Tiffany N.

    I had Natasha as my server that morning we came in for Breakfast, she's the most sweetest person ever . I placed an order for the strawberry waffles and the breakfast combo . Everything came out hot and fresh and full of flavor . I absolutely love the decor a hidden local gem with farmhouse style decor with home style cooking !! Please ask for her when you come here she's super attentive and absolutely amazing!!!

    Chicken and waffle
    Mary C.

    Came here for breakfast with the family on a weekend. It was pretty busy but we still got sat pretty quickly. I like how spaced out the tables are, despite it being pretty busy I didn't feel crammed or too close and personal with the neighboring tables. Everyone enjoyed their meals, my chicken was a bit rubbery I won't lie so I definitely would opt for a different entree next time. The waffle was yummy.

    Scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, rye toast.
    Rick S.

    I was very pleased by the quality and service at Henhouse. High quality sausage along with the delicious potatoes to go along with my eggs. What a difference a "mom & pop" place is compared to a chain. I always seek out a local restaurant than a chain. If you're near a Henhouse, GO!

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    Food was not good. Pretty basic and bland. Eggs were hardly edible and the biscuit and gravy was dry and tasteless.

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