1/2 Kiss the Cook has a true hole-in-the-wall diner vibe with a loyal local following. The staff was very friendly, and it was fun to watch regular customers being greeted by name and sometimes having their usual orders started before they even sat down. The restaurant stayed busy during our visit, which speaks to the community support they receive. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, and my wife had the Cajun Benedict. The food was decent, but it wasn't memorable enough for us to specifically come back for the menu alone. That said, the overall experience and atmosphere made the visit worthwhile. The parking situation and location are a bit challenging, but they clearly haven't stopped people from finding this place. If you visit, bring cash and save room for one of their homemade pies. While the food didn't quite wow us, the friendly service and classic neighborhood diner atmosphere make it a unique local experience worth trying. read more

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As you walk inside it's like going back in time in the cutest way, with old metal milk cans, pictures, and knick knacks too. We waited to be seated while our table was being bussed, and the butter pecan coffee aroma was so inviting ! I loved that they had yummy dog biscuits for sale at the entrance, with a photo of a pup named "Chewy" digging in. We ordered breakfast while enjoying our coffees and chatting at the table. I had the Country Breakfast with sunny side eggs, apple smoked bacon, biscuits in gravy. One had only a slice of pie as he already had his breakfast and it was gone before I got a photo...oops. Lastly there was a Cook's Breakfast with pancakes, bacon, eggs, and a beautiful basket of mini muffins that are so good... The lady serving our table was great, smiling, and paid attention to coffee mugs. The one thing that could have been a bit better was the pancakes: a little bit underdone in the middle, tasting of raw flour, but were fluffy and good otherwise. I don't come over this side of town often, but next time ... we'll be back :) PS They have frozen "take and bake" pies and fresh ones too, so make sure you order 24hrs in advance if you want a whole one. There is a daily pie on the menu: today was Turtle pie with extra crunchies. read more

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One of my favorite breakfast spots when I lived in Arizona! Love supporting family-run local spots! Can't believe this spot has been around for more than a century! Parking can be difficult since the lot isn't that big and it can be packed especially on the weekends! Service is very friendly and welcoming. Pretty small and not too many tables inside but there is outdoor seating! There are a lot of options and variety to choose from, such as sandwiches, Benedicts, pancakes, egg dishes and everything is very reasonably priced (mostly under $20!) and portions are very generous! I ordered the build-your-own omelette and there were plenty of ingredients to choose from for $16.40! The omelette was so delicious, flavorful, and stuffed with ingredients! The potatoes could have been crispier and felt a little dry but they weren't too bad. I would say it's 8/10 My friend got the egg Benedict ($18.50) and he said it was very yummy and the egg was perfectly poached! There is also complimentary homemade muffins that are sooo good! Super fluffy and soft! Would totally recommend this spot! read more

Kiss the Cook Restaurant - Great Omelets - build-your-own omelette was so yummy - 8/10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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Despite this place being located in the middle of a completely run down, broken glass filled parking lot, the interior of the restaurant is filled with a really nice, rustic charm. I tried out their French Toast with bacon and their crepes. The bacon was quite bad. They used a lemon flavored bread for their French Toast which I wasn't a huge fan of. The crepes were also nothing special. The place was fairly busy so service wasn't on point. Pretty much an average experience all throughout. read more

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This restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch but it has been serving wonderful food for decades. Cute old time decor with fast friendly service. Expect it to look and taste more homemade that usual restaurant. read more

I love this place !!! Dad and I have been going to have breakfast for many years . The staff is fantastic and the food is always fresh & delicious! This place is awesome ! read more

A cozy rustic diner with an admittedly slightly run-down appearance. The food was delicious and served in good portions. The mini muffin basket was a particularly noteworthy signature item. read more

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A cozy, busy, place to enjoy a good breakfast. The bread basket is unique to them and always yummy. read more

Dined-6.15.24: Been here a couple of times as I love breakfast & this is local spot that hits the spot! My cousin had a turkey sandwich that came w/ a side of potato salad and I had the New Orleans Cajun Omelete. It's a hearty serving, I definitely was able to take 1/2 of it home as well as some of the taters. Staff are always so friendly & when my toast came out extra crispy our server mentioned it and immediately worked on getting me another order of toast. Food is good, made to order & they also sell homemade baked goods, jam & doggie treats. Been here before & will definitely be back! read more

Kiss the Cook Restaurant - New Orleans Cajun Omelet, Grandma's Fried Potatoes and side of dry wheat toast.(I cut the omelet in 1/2) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

This restaurant is uniquely flavored with homemade freshness you can taste. We have been regulars for many years. It has an antique store decor & most of the decor is for sale. The service is amazing. Gwen was our server today and boy is she on top of things. Kudos to her for being amazing at her job. We also love Susan she's great too. The flavored coffee of the day changes so make sure you give it a taste. Pie's are available for pick up with one days notice. The mini muffins are the best. They also have different flavors so check availability. May this family owned restaurant continue to service the community for many more years to come. Thank you read more

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Local spot with a small, cozy dining area and very friendly staff. The breakfast menu is pretty basic, but the potatoes were really good and flavorful. The bacon came out a bit cold, which was disappointing, but overall it's a solid place for a simple breakfast with welcoming service. read more

Went on a Monday. Service was great. Server had a fun personality. Food (breakfast) was good EXCEPT for the cinnamon roll.

What an uplifting down home experience. This space has been welcoming restaurant with home style cooking for several years. We were graciously welcomed with a flavored coffee or regular coffee- both were very good. Food was well prepared and served warm and again with smiles. Service was excellent. I am a fan of supporting small businesses especially when the service and food is great!! read more

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Have passed by the restaurant for years and decided to try it for an early weekday breakfast. Place has a country antique vib. Ordered eggs, breakfast potatoes and bacon. They provide a basket with a variety of small baked muffins. Service was good, coffee was hot and breakfast was tasty. The bacon was thick cut and a pleasant surprise. Good choice for breakfast and a step back in time. read more

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Like a tiny more friendly cracker barrel. The ambiance is comfortable and welcoming. The food was excellent and cooked to order. Portion size was generous but not overwhelming. Our server was very attentive and kind to the kids. This will definitely become a regular place for our family. read more

Good food and service. We arrived just before the midmorning rush. I had oatmeal with a side of bacon. The oatmeal was freshly cooked just right and hot. Husband had the eggs Benedict which he rated very good. The zucchini muffins were a tasty treat. read more

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Kiss the Cook is a Glendale institution in the finest sense of the word. In addition to what I consider excellent meals, KtC is s visual salute to Glendale's rural past plus trinkets, collectibles, big lollipops and home made dog cookies are for sale. The women at KtC bring their own brand of Country Funk, from, "What plate do I get this meal?" to the muffinette paper and empty creamer/sweetener bucket on each table. I cannot leave out the Kiss every customer gets before they leave. If you've not been you msy ask, "What's a muffinette? It's several varieties of one ounce muffins served for breakfast or bought and taken home. Unlike the large, delicious sugar shedding cinnamon rolls one can order for a meal. My Dad's Mom left Dalhart, Texas; Clayton, New Mexico; and Ponca City, Oklahoma vowing never to get worked to death ss s rancher or farmer's wife. But she cooked like the ranch eomsn she was raised to be. Whether a bowl of oatmeal. eggs taters, toast and crisp bacon, muffinettes enjoyed with coffee from a clear glass cup with clouds of half and half drifting from coffee surface to cup bottom, I am very comfortable with the food here. We eat here nearly every week. And bring family. read more

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Service has been a hit or miss at times, not as attentive. For the most part friendly staff. The food has been fresh and delicious. Restaurant has a very homey vibe. I've visited this establishment quite a few times and quality of good has been consistent. read more

Food and service was excellent! I'm not sure if the mini muffin basket is served with every meal but we got one and the muffins were delicious read more

Have been here a few times and it's always been good food and service. They always bring a basket of muffins for the table.

One of the cutest places I've seen in a while. Talk about History! Denise mt friend thank you so much for your help. I came in for breakfast on Friday at about 10am. Lets just say it was busy and I seen why. I was sat about 10 minutes later. The waitress Ms. Denise was busy but on it. She took very good care of me. I decided on French Toast w/ Sausage. i enjoyed the french toast not a fan of the sausage at all but the bakers basket of muffins made up for that. The baker basket comes with 3 muffins. Deliciously dangerous. I had to take a dozen of the Zucchini Muffins. I am actually looking forward to my return. Many things on the menu I have to try' Great Job! read more

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First time there!! Great service and food!! We'll be back for sure! Felt very taken care of by our server.

I have absolutely no idea how this place got over 2000 5 star reviews. Had to be people desperate for food. I ordered a three cheese, grilled cheese sandwich and vegetable soup. My sandwich had one slice of cheese that was hardly big enough to cover the bread slice and I am damn certain that my soup came out of a Campbell's soup can. No, I do not recommend this place . read more

Omg! The best old school comfort food breakfast place in my opinion..... food was excellent from the fluffiest omelette down to the homemade muffins.... Really cozy mom and pop restaurant. Service was on point the lady who served us was very sweet , polite and very professional we loved her positive vibe. This is our go to for breakfast from now on! read more

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Kiss the Cook has such ‍ yummy food!The decor is cute. The decaf coffee was good. Our waitress and other staff was great! read more

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I met my brother and his friends for breakfast. It has a quaint diner feel. I ordered huevos rancheros with poached eggs. This is usually a fairly easy dish - not for the cook. The eggs were more hard-boiled, the tortilla was super thin and stuck to the plate, and the "rancheros" sauce was a bad salsa with chopped raw onions. Needless to say, I didn't finish my food. I may have had better luck ordering the biscuits and gravy with fried eggs - simple diner fare. I'm afraid I will never know. read more

Been coming to this place for years. Usually pretty consistent and above average. Not this time... I would say the the place was 50% full and we stood at the resister for what seemed like 10 minutes before we were seated. Then after we ordered, another long wait. Asked for a coffee refill twice and eventually it came. I'm still giving us a four-star, because normally this place is better. I don't know what happened this day. read more

First time here today and Breakfast was excellent! Our party of five all happy with food which was hot and tasty and brought out very promptly. Muffins were hot and delicious! The service excellent, everyone very friendly and welcoming! read more

The best part of "kiss the Cook" is there mini muffins. They come if you order a meal. Unfortunately, my review isn't that great. I am a biscuit and gravy person. When someone says they're fresh made biscuits and gravy, I want to believe them. In this case the biscuits were what seem to be microwaved, not warm, and the gravy tasted out of a can. read more

Kiss the Cook Restaurant - 1'23 - they're free baskets of mini muffins when you order a meal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Being so far south from us we don't get here too often but when we do, we can always expect the goodness of the staff and the owners, Mr and Mrs Hagadorn. The food is always delightful with so many options.. read more

Kiss the cook is amazing. Home style cooking great customer service, small and quaint. The food omg you have to just take my lack of words as a good thing. The Cajun omelette will keep you coming back. I've tried over 3/4 of the menu so far and zero complaints over the years I've been going there. Please please please support this business and at least try it for yourself. If you don't mind please leave me a comment on how you feel about it. And no i have no affiliation to them whatsoever im just a fan....... read more

**A Diamond In The Rough** This is hands down one of the cutest and coziest restaurants. Me and my family were driving through and all starving, and saw this place. It doesn't look like much from the outside and definitely in need of some TLC to the building, but we stopped anyways, and I'm so glad we did. Our waitress was Suzanne, and she could not have been anymore hospitable or attentive. She's so friendly and kind and have great suggestions on the menu. We ordered the chicken fajita omelette, corn beef hash, and blueberry cream cheese stuffed French toast breakfasts not a single item we ate was less than fantastic. Everything cooked fantastically and seasoned to perfection. I forgot to mention while you're waiting for your food they bring out a basket of fresh and warm mini muffins and real butter to snack on. They're so good, and tasty we ordered a basket to go for later. I really don't know what was better here, the breakfast we ordered, the muffins while waiting, or Suzanne being so friendly, funny, and welcoming. read more

Kiss the Cook Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Love the mini muffins while waiting for breakfast to be served. Hubby loved his fluffy omelet & potatoes but I can't say the same for my French toast. It was so mushy & the maple syrup was tasteless.. they do offer 100% pure maple syrup for $2.50 extra..I guess I should've gone with that. read more

Second time here! As much as I wanted to try their meatloaf that was on special, I went there for their seafood omelet. But instead of the cheese sauce that comes with, I asked for hollandaise sauce. It was sooooo good! Service always good! And it is such a cute comfy place to go and enjoy great homemade food! Thank You! read more

While across town on our way to another errand we decided to stop for breakfast here. Located in a very old part of town; the parking lot is large and east to access. Once inside you're asked to wait. We got there just before a huge rush which was great so we were seated right away. I'm not sure how to describe the decor besides farmhouse type with mismatched chairs and semi outdated lol. Kinda homey feel, but definitely old. The service was great the entire visit and we never had to ask for anything. They bring homemade muffins to the table with the blueberry being my favorite. Coffee was decent and we had our meals quickly. I ordered the eggs Benedict and my husband your basic eggs, potatoes and such. He liked to try biscuits and gravy every where we go and he said it was just ok. My eggs Benedict were decent, but my egg was poached too long and no runny yolk at all when cut into. I definitely did not care for the potatoes. There was no seasoning, no color...nothing, but cut up and boiled potato's it felt like. Please bring some hash browns or other options please. Anyway prices were decent, but probably wouldn't come again. read more

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A nice comfortable breakfast place that has great food. I had the scratch-made pancakes which were fluffy and very tasty. I grew up eating mom's pancakes and these were pretty comparable. The side of bacon was perfectly prepared as well which made for an enjoyable meal. My companion had an omelette and fresh fruit which was enjoyed. The service was very good and the folks were very nice. This place is a nice casual place to get a good meal in a relaxed environment. read more

Love everything about this little cafe! Mini muffins, breakfast muffins, the decor and even the plates! Great food, & friendly staff! read more

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We ordered delivery for breakfast yesterday and it turned out pretty darn good!! We both ordered "Build-Your-Own" omelets, and they were really good...big and fluffy! Hubby loved the potatoes (I tasted them and they were seasoned very well, but I'm not a potato person, so I gave mine to him) and enjoyed both our orders...LOL! I decided to try their homemade biscuits, which were warm, soft and tender. I liked them a lot. The meal came with their mini muffins and they were very good. All in all, our delivered breakfast was delicious! read more

I always like Kiss the Cook, until they got carried away with the pricing. I have not been back since I saw they were written up on health issues read more

I wish I could say I went to this restaurant for a more happier occasion. Because this restaurant had a really cool vibe going on in it. We had a death in the family and we all just needed to get out of the house and just decompress. My brother in law suggested this restaurant. He told me that I would love it. Well.... I absolutely fell in love with this restaurant. They went above and beyond with my last minute big party. Our waitress was a rockstar! She handled our party of 25 flawlessly! This restaurant was so cute! Everything was mismatch... chairs, silverware, plates. It had a cute little vibe to it. The food was amazing. The prices were good! The staff was very sympathetic towards our situation. They made us feel welcome. I would definitely come back here. A big thank you from our family. read more

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