I really try not to be critical of the service industry, but our experience today was pretty terrible. After waiting for about 15 minutes for a table (not bad), we waited an hour for food (after watching others who were seated after us get their food). Adding insult to injury, my bacon/eggs/home fries/toast was missing the bacon and toast (50% success?) And the waitress lied by blaming the kitchen for losing the order when it seemed pretty clear that she forgot to put the order in. Manager gave us a "whopping" 20% discount for all that. We will not be back. read more

Neighborhood Greasy Spoon Today, my lunch companion and I stopped by Moon Valley Cafe for lunch. I want to start off on a positive note by saying the staff at Moon Valley Cafe are very friendly and the service is very good. That's why I feel terrible for calling out their food as being, to be honest, flavorless, and just not very good On this visit we had the chicken stew with biscuit and the fried chicken strip salad and to be honest both entrees, just were not good. The chicken on both entrees tasted overcooked, and the chicken stew lacked flavor. The entire meal was disappointing. Denny's or IHOP would be a less expensive option. read more

Moon Valley Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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My hubby and I came in here on a whim after an early morning doctor appointment today and was pleasantly surprised! Even though the restaurant is not large or fancy, it has a very warm homey feeling to it. We love to venture into the unassuming mom and pop places hoping to find the best food and Moon Valley Cafe was a good choice. This is what you would call your classic home-cooked diner food, but I will say it was done very well. My hubby said his Belgian waffle was so much better than IHOP's he's never going back! I'm just sorry we didn't discover this place sooner because it is so close to our house - we could've had great waffles for years now! If you are ever in the neighborhood and need a really good breakfast, definitely check them out. You will be very happy you did! read more

Moon Valley Cafe - Veggie skillet with eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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SBL (Sexy Bearded Lover) wanted us to try something different. He picked out the Moon Valley Cafe for us to have brunch at. Walking into this place makes you feel like you're in a mom and pop joint. It had that family owned feel to it. Not sure that's the case, but thats how we both felt. We were immediately seated and our server took our drink order. The menu had a bunch of new things on it along with the long list of things they currently offered. I'm always a sucker for a club sandwich so that's what I ordered. However the Mac and cheese burger was super tempting. Someone near us ordered a burger and it looked mouth watering legit as the server passed by with it. Our noses were just hanging in the air trying to get another whiff. SBL orderd the French dip. The French dip was good SBL said. It wasn't too salty, or too fancy, just a regular yummy meat sandwich. My club on the other hand was stupid tasty. Honestly it was probably one of the best club sandwiches I've had in a very long time. The meat was fat, the lettuce was so crispy it freaked me out; everything in between that white bread was perfect. I couldn't have asked for better lunch... oh and the fries... the fries were so loooooong and crispy! Also something we totally appreciated was that the food came to us HOT. I don't know why it's so hard to get hot food to your table anymore. It's never as hot as it should be. By the time the plate hits the table and you get situated and ready for your first bite it's ends up being this kinda hot/luke warm situation. I want food so hot it will open my asthmatic airway! Not spicy, but hot. Overall it was a good morning and a good find. I think it was slightly pricey, but I blamed it on the location and the size of the place. read more

Moon Valley Cafe - The club sami and some seriously hot fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The food and service is always amazing here. Last week was my second time there and I forgot to take pictures of my food because it is so good that I just jumped right in. I love the ambience it is very family oriented here. I wish I was a local and a regular because they greet their regulars by first name. I had the chicken fried steak with eggs and it was 10 out of 10. My husband had waffles and it was a decent size and fresh. My mom gets the breakfast burrito which is large and filling. Try this place! Support local! read more

Pretty bummed with my last experience here. I have ordered a few times from moon valley and it's been decent. Today they got my order so wrong. I ordered eggs Ben with hashbrowns once delivered it was egg ben on a 1/2 piece of white toast instead of a biscuit and I was given fries instead of hashbrowns. Needless to say not happy after spending 43 dollars on breakfast. Oh and to top it off I got my boyfriend a sprite that cost 3.25 it was extremely small and not filled all the way. SMH. read more

Moon Valley Cafe - Sprite extremely small for 3.25 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We decided to stop off and check out this local eatery due to the positive reviews on Yelp. I have to concur with the reviews as my food was absolutely delicious. The steak was tender, flavorful and I loved it. The food was very good and I highly recommend this local gem. I live in Tempe and this place is located in North Phoenix about 1 hour away from me but I will still definitely return. The service was prompt and professional. Staff was super friendly and nice. The restaurant is very clean and open. The menu is fairly extensive. Lots of choices for omelettes if you like omelettes. read more

Moon Valley Cafe - 8 oz steak with egg and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I sent in some feedback about a subpar breakfast delivery when I received a survey after an order from Moon Valley Café. The owner, John, emailed a response to my survey. It was so super bizarre! I've reached out a couple of more times but haven't heard anything back regarding his crazy reply. read more

Moon Valley Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very place with great menu and great service. Ambiance was excellent. We will go again very soon.

Love this place and will be back for cheap breakfast. Took my mom and aunt here for a late Mother's Day brunch celebration. The mimosas were $3 and the food was good and affordable. Perfect little local diner. They had a large pastry case with lots of choices and will be back to give them a try. read more

I'm so glad I tried this cute little place!! It's the perfect place to take anyone. The staff all are very friendly and helpful!! They have a nice dog friendly patio (unfortunately not smoke free but that's the only draw back). The food was absolutely amazing, one of the best hamburgers I've had in AZ!! The iced tea tasted fresh brewed. The prices can't be beat either- so many specials plus their pie selection is amazing also. Can't wait to try their breakfast menu!! Definitely a great place for breakfast and lunch!! read more

Moon Valley Cafe - Cheeseburger special with fries and pie (taken home) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Good food, great service & homemade pies and treats! Brunch definitely got a thumb ups!

I ordered a chorizo breakfast burrito from this place, took one bite and spat it out in the trash. I don't think there's much else to say, would hate for someone to make the same mistake - especially if you're ordering DoorDash because they won't refund you if the food was actually bad LOL. read more

Went here for breakfast with my family and was pleasantly surprised. The service was very friendly. The menu is big. They have daily specials for $5. It includes plenty of food that tasted great. Eggs were cooked as I requested spot on. The coffee was also good. I will definitely be back. read more

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I have driven by this place a 100 time but tonight I decided to try it out. It it always good to have a nice cafe nearby when you don't want to cook. It was not to busy as they have just started dinner on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Our server was great very friendly and spent the time to answer all of our questions. I was expecting just average food but there were some stand outs first the mashed potatoes and gravy were great and my girlfriend had the kids meal grilled cheese and fries ( it was by her choice I am not that cheap) and she was very satisfied the grilled cheese was gooey and the bread was crispy without being greasy. I also had the liver which was cooked just right. Now the desserts I had cherry pie alamode and she had coconut cream pie both were outstanding and I would come back to just have the dessert. I was expecting to just have a 3 star ok review but there is some great food here. read more

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I ordered biscuits and gravy and BLT on door dash and they did not disappoint! Everything was good, but I am dreaming of my next order of biscuits and gravy already. read more

I love this place and so does my family. The coffee could use an upgrade, but the food and service is consistent and pleasant.

What a cute little neighborhood gem. Service and totally that local vibe. Burger and fries were amazing - however a little stingy on how many fries you get. Overall Desiree's service was on point, efficient, and friendly. It's not everyday you get quality service. Thank you Desiree! read more

The girlfriend and I had a late breakfast here and bothered the food and the service was very good. From the time that we chose our seats until we paid the check, we were treated very well and felt extremely welcomed. The quality of the food and the speed of the service was good. I will be returning next time we are in the area. read more

Ordered threw Uber eats Cafe forgot part of order; called to see if it was a mistake on Uber's side or their side and was about to ask if we could just pick it up before she very bluntly admitted that they were just not paying attention and just did not put it in. Said it was not her problem and she was not going to do anything to help or correct it. Women was rude and unprofessional in no way apologizing of their mistake. read more

The hollandaise sauce here is addicting and a staple of my weekend self love! Consistently amazing and inexpensive.

Friendly neighborhood breakfast place. Free wifi, enthusiastic staff, good food. They are getting a liquor license soon, too. I like their omelettes (corned beef! what!?), and I had the house burger for lunch one day. It's not gourmet, but I love mushrooms and swiss so it was just right for me. it's a very busy place, but the girls work hard. Don't be ignorant, since you can see the kitchen window and you can see how fast everyone moves. It's never been an unreasonable wait. Prices can't be beat. If you are on a budget, you can enjoy a nice meal here. Good for families, couples, and elderly alike. read more

Buying a home in the area and decided to stop by for breakfast at this place. It was awesome. Gave me more confidence on my decision to buy over there. Our server was super attentive. It has that home town classic diner feel and taste. The food was exactly what I wanted and cooked to perfection. I already have it in my calendar for my girlfriend and I to come every Sunday morning. I can't wait to try more. read more

for the cooks‍ the location and the drink specials for the mimosa and margarita (even though they was out of the margarita mix both times I visit Moon). It's right at the corner in a shopping center so the place isn't hard to miss. However, our mimosas came in some filthy, and used for who knows how many decade cups and for that definitely can't go back. read more

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The food was amazing, the service excellent and the price affordable. I had the eggs Benedict with the home fries. The Benedict was perfectly executed and the home fries - OH MY!!! When the fries were first described, I thought it would be the usual run of the mill potatoes sautéed with frozen onion and peppers. I WAS SO WRONG. They are made with fresh peppers and onions crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Lightly seasoned and perfect. read more

One star for service and one for price... this place is sad and dark, with no music and poor lighting.

This place is very good place for home good food . But I don't like my bacon hard and brunt . Lots of ppl . Very noisy. Cream pie very good . read more

Moon Valley Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A lot of good and bad going on here at breakfast time. The good? Friendly servers. Coffee refilled promptly. Classic décor. Eat at the counter if you like. Regulars evident. I really like the overall vibe. I even like the advertisements imbedded in the table tops. The bad? The restaurant was not busy and I cannot imagine why it took so long to prepare a simple breakfast platter on this day. I didn't time it, but it took so long I had time to read my entire newspaper. Twice. The pancakes then looked great, but they were tough and even difficult to cut. Not good. An issue of consistency. A request for crisp bacon was not honored, a recurring pet peeve of mine I'll admit, but interesting given another recent reviewer complained about burned bacon. Consistency issues again. It's also a bit on the expensive side for a traditional breakfast spot, perhaps just because the specials don't suit my needs. I'll be back, searching for reasons to add a star to this review. I love the place and the people and fully expected to write a four or five star review. I'm thinking of trying a meal other than breakfast, perhaps an all you can eat spaghetti night with the five and six year olds in my life. I also noted an emphasis on beer sales and even live entertainment, so maybe they're just trying to do too many things at this point in time to truly excel at breakfast. If I were the owner, consistently fluffy pancakes would be my priority. read more

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The food is fabulous! The service was good. But it was so cold with the ceiling fans on high, we had to box our food to take home.

Food is great typical diner breakfast. The cinnamon rolls are a must. We've been quite a few times, as we live in the neighborhood. Nisa, our server, was fantastic! read more

Just had breakfast with my friend and it was perfect! Soft scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, crisp hash browns and sourdough toast all perfect. Very friendly waitress. Best breakfast I've had in years. read more

Super yummy food, a super fun local spot. I'm going to have to try to the pie next time I go. It was super busy for brunch during the Fourth of July holiday but the staff was killing it, the owner was awesome. read more

Sadly we went this weekend and this place has changed. My husband found out that Pecan Rolls are not homemade now and my grill cheese was not even melted. The fries tasted like Fish? So disappointed. The service was also lacking since the waitress kept forgetting things because she had so many tables. I think Covid has ruined so many restaurants and sadly Moon Valley is on that list. read more

This was a great place for breakfast. We were visiting my Mom and always go to Cracker Barrel but my sister suggested we try this place. It is in a little mall, easy to find. Excellent service, with a smile. Coffee was never empty. I had chicken fried steak and it was delicious. My husband had his favorite, corn beef hash with eggs and he loved it. My mother had one of their skillets and took home enough for another meal. I will go back for lunch next time because it looks like they have reasonable bloody mary's and mimosas too!. This place would have gotten a 5 star but my husband reminded me they did not offer gluten free bread for my Mom. I understand it is a hard thing to keep in your larder but she cant eat gluten. The waitress did say that if we brought a piece of gluten free bread in they wouldn't mind..and they might even toast it for us! A great find... read more

I've lived in the area for 16 years and have been to MVC a handful of times. Every time we go we think it'll be different, meaning it might actually be clean. The menus are greasy-they feel like they don't clean them off EVER. The food is just average. I hate to say this but Denny's would actually be a better choice down the road. Location is great, but food and cleanliness not so much. read more

Super busy Sunday but we were seated right away! Killer service from all the staff & drink prices you can't beat!! Food was amazing and came out fast! Really impressed with this cafe! They also offer daily food specials. I live the keto life and sometimes complicate my orders, but the waitress handled it like a champ! read more

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So... my mom and I together got 4 pancakes, 6 slices of bacon, 2 (large) OJ and 2 coffees. This cost us $32+. OMG, what a joke!! I also got charged $2 for adding blueberries. When we got the bill my mother said that had to be a mistake. She said we should have gone to Waffle House read more

We had a very good, reasonably priced breakfast. The service was excellent. Even though it was our first time here they treated us like regulars. The service and staff couldn't be better or friendlier. read more

We had a great experience at the Moon Valley cafe. We came in, they pointed us to our seats and we got some menus pretty quick. The servers were really nice and friendly, and took our order once we got a good look at the menu. They came by 10 minutes after we ordered and told us that the food hadn't been put in, but they told us it'd be out soon and they gave us a very generous discount for the mistake. Very lovely breakfast, very lovely people. read more

This place is in our neighborhood, and we have been coming here for years. It has been an average place to get quick "diner food". Today's experience......not so good. It's Labor Day, and the manager/owner has either tremendously underestimated the number of customers they would be serving, and hence did not have enough staff scheduled, or maybe a couple people called in sick. I was meeting my husband for breakfast after the gym, and I arrived first. The place was packed, and staff was running like crazy. They told me to sit anywhere, and the only open table I could find was in a corner, behind the door, of the back room. No one acknowledged me. I was sitting there with no water, no menu, no set-up, etc. Staffers were walking by me like I wasn't there. Finally, I got up and walked into the main room. One of the staff said, "I'll be right with you." She sent in a nice server named Rachel. It took forever to get anything, because the place was so busy and short-staffed. Rachel did her best, but she had a large-party table as well as other smaller ones. We kept noticing several tables that came in after us we already being served, eating, paying and leaving. Rachel told us that the printer in the kitchen had malfunctioned and our order never printed out. That's why people who arrived after us were being served before us. It was an hour, from the time that I walked in, before our food arrived. Rachel was very apologetic about the printer and said she was going to go ask the owner what he could do for us. The entire meal should have been comp'd. The ancient, stingy owner-guy, apparently with zero understanding of the importance of retaining repeat customers, gave us our drinks for free (coffee was horrendous, by the way -- the equivalent of tasteless, brown, dishwater) and 20% off our food. It was a hour and a half before we finally got out of there. Paid cash instead of credit because we were tired of waiting. Not a good way to spend our time or money on a holiday morning. Doubtful we will be back. read more