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    Little Mesa Cafe

    3.4 (178 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LITTLE MESA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Dean K.

    If you're looking for an old fashioned diner like experience- this is the spot- nothing fancy, you get exactly what you order, food comes out quickly- nice waitresses- friendly, easy parking. I'd go back and be a regular if I lived nearby.

    Chicken parm with meat sauce.

    I hadn't been to LMC in a while so decided to try again. I had the special, chicken parmigana. It came with either soup or salad ( I chose the salad). It came out with meat sauce and spaghetti. I didn't expect meat sauce on a chicken dish. I couldn't eat the sauce, it was way too salty. The chicken was good but I had to scrape off most of the sauce. Not sure I'll be back to eat there or not.

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    Tahs L.

    Honestly if you're looking for an all day nostalgic feeling breakfast spot then you got it right here. We walked in and got seated and right away the small diner feeling was there. We ordered the country breakfast and 5 star breakfast and it was a good amount of food. The pancakes were yummy and had a good flavor as well as the French toast. I think I'd get the pancakes next time. The server was so friendly and on top of it! Overall a great experience.

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    7 years ago

    Great little dinner. Food was good and service was good. Classic old school dinner. Would love to try their lunch or dinner soon.

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    13 years ago

    Love this place brings me back to my childhood in the 80's. Love the food, customer service and the price.

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    If you call a plain egg "omelette" topped with straight out of the can chopped tomatoes a "spanish omelette" then eat here.

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    Cozy Corner Cafe

    Cozy Corner Cafe

    4.3(502 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    8/2/26 First time visiting. After Baptism Breakfast with our…read morefriends Shane & Courtney both sets of their parents; with Courtney's parents traveling from Kansas City to be with them for their Baptism! Parking 5/5 Arrived at 10ish. Busy lot in strip mall with shared parking. No problem finding parking. Atmosphere 5/5 Lots of Country and Patriotic splash throughout. It may take you a minute to take it all in but it's fun and comfortable here. The place was bustling with patrons and the waiting list was growing with some waiting outside. The restaurant has multiple dining rooms and larger than you might think from the outside. With the assistance of the hostess we've took the room immediately to the right to accommodate our large party of 9. . Service 5/5++ Today's we were served by Madison our ambassador for our group today. She was all smiles and provided our large group with a superb breakfast experience. Our group all selected a wide variety of breakfast items and Madison had it all timed well from the kitchen which says allot about her but also the amazing kitchen getting the groups orders out! Everyone enjoyed their breakfast. I chose their Mushroom and Swiss omelette, country style potato's, pan fried jalapeños with wheat bread toast. Cozy Corner Cafe, Madison did a great job for us today and are officially on my Yelp Radar for Breakfast! Did you know, Cozy Corner and Apache Junction's Mickey D's are part of Cafe Mix, 4405 E Michelle's Rd Unit 106 in Mesa? I have two checked off, next Cafe Mix! Cozy Corner Cafe, serving breakfast and lunch my friends-SYOY!

    First time we've been here. Looked for a local flavor type of place and found it. Great service,…read morefood was delicious and all around hometown feel. French toast was crispy good and ham/cojack omelette was very tasty. Hash browns were flavorful and crispy too. We'll be back. Thanks!

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    Black Bear Diner Gilbert

    3.6(694 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Eva was our server Saturday. She is fabulous. Very respectful, kind, and professional. She checked…read moreon us regularly and filled our drinks promptly. Tried to do a review on website or receipt per manager's recommendation but unable to. Need to make it easier to recognize good staff.

    We went to Black Bear Diner for dinner with my two little boys and unfortunately had a really…read moredisappointing experience. I want to start by saying our server was great, the atmosphere was nice, and our food came out quickly, which we appreciated. We had only taken a couple bites of our meals when my boys needed to use the bathroom. I took them, and intentionally left my purse at the table so it was clear we hadn't left. When we came back, our entire meal had been cleared from the table. It was incredibly frustrating, especially with hungry little kids. The manager came over and apologized and offered to remake the food, but at that point my kids were hungry, upset, and honestly I was too. I just wanted to leave. I asked if they could comp the meal because this was entirely due to their mistake. The manager then said we should still pay 50% of the bill, which was honestly shocking. Paying half for food we barely ate because it was taken by mistake felt completely unreasonable. After I pushed back, they did end up comping the meal. Mistakes happen, and I understand that. What made this experience especially disappointing was the manager's lack of empathy and apology--especially as a mom trying to manage dinner with little kids. It turned what started as a pleasant dinner into a very stressful and upsetting experience.

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    Welcome Diner - Big Jim (Sausage Gravy, Melted Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, $16 + $3 Upgrade to Brussel Sprouts)- 3/5 stars

    Welcome Diner

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    18.3 mi
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    Cool vibe. Looks and feels neat both from the outside and inside. Very casual with ample seating…read moreinside and out. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Fun collection of comfort food on the menu. We had the Biscuit & Gravy and Lil' Birdy (chicken biscuit). Both were ample in size, very filling. The Biscuit & Gravy had ample protein (sausage) with the biscuit clearly being made onsite. The Lil' Birdy was delicious. We're not from the area, but will definitely dine here again if we're ever back in that area.

    I enjoyed the feeling overall, very family friendly. It had a great feel and I liked the…read moretheme/vibe. The bathrooms were okay, like the theme but not the cleanest. The hostess and the waiter were amazing. We had the pleasure of talking to a cool gentlemen who was a cool native of Phoenix. I traveled from Tucson and wanted to give this Diner a try. Overall I would give this place a 3/5 stars. Huevos rancheros- disappointed it wasn't the traditional salsa bandera (onion, tomato, Jalepeno) but it was good. Different twist with the rib with eggs. The chips were soggy when I got my food. I liked the red onions, it added a little kick to the food on top of what the food offers to begin with. 6/10 Eggs over medium- not too runny how I like it. Velvety, the eggs weren't burnt crispy and was delightful. Meat was umami, savory and tender. Different than what I expected, had a little kick of spice. Beans were dry and bland. Not very impressed. 3/10 Pancakes were okay. A little dry for my taste but they were fluffy. The syrup with it was tasty. 5/10. I enjoyed this restaurant but I think it was a bit pricey for everything we ordered.

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    Village Inn - Signature 2-2-2 Breakfast! Two eggs, any style, two cherrywood-smoked bacon strips or two sausage links and two buttermilk pancakes.

    Village Inn

    3.1(127 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    Never had an issue here since 2018. It's 2026. I'm Hardly picky. An old farm girl who likes food…read more No need to be fancy. But I can judge simply food or filet a trout or chicken and add a homemade beurre blanc sauce. I like simple red wine but relish a Camus anniversary bottle. We eat at hole in the walls and expensive places. But often we look at each other and choose between Dennys or VI, and are happy! Today, May 16th at VI on Signal Butte - rough start by a waitress who told both of us "I need to know your pie order. NOW." Resturant was not busy. Not at all. It was 4:15 maybe. Slow on a SUNDAY post-winter visitor rush on a late Spring day. Rushed. I pointed to my 3-6pm dinner choice of TURKEY. I showed her. "Just as it comes. She repeated it back to me as she typed in into her handheld computer. Chicken fried steak arrived. And a sausage looking oval patty shape of stuffing. Two long finger prints in it. I wondered if she picked up my loose stuffing as it's normally served here in America, or rather the chef did this to all who request it. I told my husband to look for spit in his food. My hubby? Nicest guy ever. But when he knows I didn't want and could not manage fried beef..but I had fasted 21 hours. I needed sliced fresh high protein meat. Wait another 15 min or eat the mess on my plate? I told her I'd eat it. Truly don't like complaining let alone confrontation with a Russian native with a sharp attitude because of a rough life. My nephew is from there so I GET the trauma. and I though I know I can usually switch my palate. But not for this plate of food. I felt sick looking at it. "Just eat the 'steak' I picked the stuffing apart - could not eat more than a thimble. Gummy gluten salty yuck was inedible. The FINGERPRINTS! 2 Fingertips past knuckles imprinted. I left it and hope someone there stopped to think "Why?" Our Waitress tried to make up by suddendly being nice when she walked behind me with a second piece of pie ...to go home. Thanked me for being agreeable or something. I nodded. I remember this saying if you l oh someone's attention the first three seconds and first three steps you'll spend the next 30 min trying to make them believe you're hiring. It's true. I was too tired this week to be extremely understanding but I'm never rude. I told my hubby let's both let this one go. And I said "But we won't return here." He nodded in agreement. Because I see people come in and sit down I see how tired they are and make quick calls to be able to turn their day around if only for a short time before they return home....to being a caregiver or to grieve a loss. Sad dinner and maybe she had a tough week too. But. But times 3 over.

    Village Inn (4/5)…read more "How did we get here?" -- a quick airport stop that turned into a pie moment. Just 2 minutes from the ALB airport, this spot hits exactly how you need it to hit when you're either coming off a flight or heading into one: easy, classic, no-frills comfort. I went with the corned beef hash + pancakes breakfast, and it delivered that old-school diner energy. The hash was hearty and filling, eggs cooked just right, and the pancakes? Soft, golden, and exactly what you expect--nothing fancy, just solid. But let's be clear... the real reason you come here is the pie. Village Inn doesn't play about their pies, and the banana cream pie is the headline act. Light, creamy, not overly sweet, topped with whipped cream and just enough texture to make every bite feel intentional. For under $20 a pie, it feels like one of those rare "still worth it" moments in today's food scene. Yes--it's a chain. But this location in Albuquerque shows up like it understands the assignment: quick service, consistent quality, and that nostalgic diner comfort that doesn't try too hard. DISCOVERY SCORE: * Food: * Service: * Value: * Must-Try Factor (Banana Cream Pie): Would I come back? For the pie alone? Absolutely. If you're near the airport and need something reliable with a sweet ending... this is it!

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    Village Inn - Our Pumpkin Pie Dessert with real pumpkin custard spiced with Saigon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, baked inside our flaky pastry crust!

    Our Pumpkin Pie Dessert with real pumpkin custard spiced with Saigon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, baked inside our flaky pastry crust!

    Village Inn - Pot Roast Homestyle Dinner, with our braised beef served with mashed potatoes, gravy, + choice of side and a buttery slice of Texas toast

    Pot Roast Homestyle Dinner, with our braised beef served with mashed potatoes, gravy, + choice of side and a buttery slice of Texas toast

    Village Inn - Smothered Breakfast Burrito, roasted chicken or smoked pork carnitas with potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheese, onion, tomato, corn + jalapenos

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    Smothered Breakfast Burrito, roasted chicken or smoked pork carnitas with potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheese, onion, tomato, corn + jalapenos

    Little Mesa Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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