Been here twice now. Don't get me wrong it's a great ambiance having breakfast on picnic tables at the farm. But don't waste your time. The food is mediocre at best. But the service is horrible. From the unfriendly/rude female hostess, to the server being unwelcoming and then the food took FORVER. breakfast food should take MAXIMUM 16 minutes. Took close if not more than 30. And it wasn't even full. We were hopeful for the 2nd time but disappointed again. As "cute" as the environment is, not worth paying for the overpriced breakfast food and crap service. Safe to say we won't be back for a 3rd time read more

Visiting from out of town and I was looking for a place to have a nice peaceful breakfast. This is a perfect oasis in the AZ desert.

This was my first visit to The Farm. I had breakfast at the Morning Glory Cafe which was fine. Overpriced and coffee is $3.75. They also attach a surcharge to the bill. It may be worth a one time visit; however, not a second. read more

I had a great experience here. The whole property is awesome to check out. It being a farm and all you can imagine that the food was delicious. Even tho it's hard to mess up breakfast food, still some of the best french toast I have ever had. And the Monte Cristo is a must try. Water coffee etc is self serve so as long as youre okay with that this place should be on the list. read more

Food was amazing! Staff was super friendly. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a unique breakfast nook. read more

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We are never disappointed at Morning Glory! Fresh air, patio dining w Cali, fabulous food and Bloody Marys! Beautiful way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon! read more

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Awesome food cool atmosphere. Short walk down a path well worth the trip. Recommend this place it's unique. read more

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Absolutely delicious. I had the farm omelette, which was made with spinach, fresh veggies from the farm, and goat cheese. The home potatoes were great, as well. Such a beautiful venue--you sit outside on a patio and look over the farm. My sister had the French toast and said it was wonderful. read more

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Awesome place! Love the food! Very cozy and great place to start your weekend at the Morning Glory Cafe

My wife and had breakfast at the Morning Glory for the first time and we were not impressed. I had the American Breakfast consisting of 2 scrambled eggs, 2 sausage links and country potatoes. The eggs and sausage tasted "ok" but the potatoes were very greasy. The charge for this dish was $13, way to expensive for what you get. I also ordered a small hot chocolate for $3. My wife ordered the Chef seasonal special which consisted of a medley of vegetables and 2 eggs over easy. The vegetables were were very soggy and greasy. This dish cost $14. She also had a small cranberry juice which cost $3.50. As much as we paid for breakfast I expected a much better tasting and nutritious meal. Needless to say we were very disappointed and will not be returning. read more

Rude guests. Old man his wife and grandkids passed us to get to the front of the line. He said we were walking to slow. What an example for those kids. . read more

I come here quite often because the location is amazing. The Farm is so beautiful! The food is okay. The servers are a bit rude though. Well the ones I've had so far. It's a bit weird to also do the self serving drinks. Am I really just tipping you to deliver my food? read more

The best word to describe this place is 'Charming'. I love sitting on the patio, enjoying breakfast while enjoying the atmosphere of the trees and the singing birds. The breakfast is fantastic. Today I had the chicken enchiladas with 2 over easy eggs on top and green chile verde. I think the tortillas are homemade. So good. If you like chicken fried steak, they have it as a special every now and then, and it is the best I have ever had. They close for the summer, but we will be back in the fall. Only negative thing is that they have SO many good dishes, it's often difficult to decide what you want, especially when you're hungry!! read more

Outdoor breakfast both charming and delicious with friendly easy going service. This place can get slammed and they are only open during the bearable time of the year heat wise so make sure to call before heading out there! Love the American breakfast and breakfast burrito, the eggs are tasty, the produce are fresh. Go there to feel like you are in the country come back for the food. You can't go wrong with this place. Take a deep breath relax and enjoy... Yes the coffee and water is self service get your ass up you will be alright. read more

I was here once. A reasonably sized girl broke her white plastic lawn chair and tumbled to the ground. I averted my gaze and tried to focus on my overpriced mediocre eggs benedict. My friend just laughed and laughed. I guess I should have ordered the mimosas, too. read more

Awesome mimosas, the Morning Glory muffin is amazing. Great service and atmosphere. Did I mention good mimosas? Grapefruit mint and rosemary lemonade. read more

Enjoyed a lovely brunchy meal with some darling friends. We have fun trying new places every couple of months or so .. and Saturday's adventure was the Farm. Morning Glory is a great little out of the way place .Seating is all outside and the view is near Maya's Garden and Quiescence. It has that "local" vibe , people are streaming in in their hiking and biking clothes, families with kids and dogs in tow seem to have been here before. We were quickly seated passing by a waitress with two platters with the French toast / Monte Cristo type sandwich . Big enough to feed a family of five..Holy Guacamole as my 2nd graders say. We settle in after getting ourselves either tea, water or lemonade.. can't decide if i love or hate this... get your own beverage.. yeah I can get my own whenever I want.... oh dang I got to get up again and get my drink ... I ordered the South Mountain Omelet which has the on site grown veggies from Maya's . Heavy on the zucchini light on the goat cheese, very tasty. A small but tasty biscuit came with it. Friend enjoyed their egg sandwiches and all were happy and content. Light mental note --this is outside on a "farm/garden" there will be bright sun and we had a lot of flies. Off putting for some ..not us. Cute little place definitely going on my take mom here list. I'll be back. read more

Such a wonderful atmosphere and delicious food. Our server was so sweet and went above and beyond to accommodate us. The beverages are self serve which is awesome. I wasn't super crazy about the roast of coffee that was being served, but that's pretty minor. I got a dish with a variety of fresh veggies cooked to perfection and the potatoes were on point. Such a cute place. read more

We got there a little after 0800 and had a lovely breakfast. It was not crowded when we got there, or when we left after strolling the grounds around 0930. I can't imagine what it's like in June, or after the monsoon starts, but I'ld be tempted to find out because our food was *that* good. And everything we saw going to other tables made us want to ask strangers if they would share a bite. read more

They overcooked my omlet eggs. The place is pretty but the food is nothing special. On weekends expect insane waiting times.

This is a cute spot! It is a bit out of the way next to South Mountain, but the rural farmy setting definitely benefits from that. You enter by going up a long farm lane, passing between several buildings, an event lawn, a group doing yoga on the other lawn, etc. It is very picturesque and seems like a good place for a wedding or other party. There are several buildings at the end of the lane and Morning Glory Cafe occupies the patio of one of those buildings - you duck beneath a vine-covered arbor and enter the seating area. The tables are patio tables covered with plastic red gingham patterned tablecloths with menus scattered on them. You choose your own table and are advised to help yourself to coffee, iced tea, lemonade, water at the station next to the house. You can also order a few other beverages from your server - orange juice, mimosas, bloody marys, etc. The menu is relatively brief but chock full of farm fresh ingredients. They have some interesting items - The Cowboy Breakfast Chili and Eggs, The Farm Monte Cristo, and the Chicken Enchiladas were all pretty unique breakfast fare and so we ordered one of each :) Browsing the menu, I learned that if you are a pancake/waffle/french toast/pastry lover, this is not the place for you. The food came out REALLY fast, which makes me think that they have most of the stuff ready to go in the kitchen and just garnish/sauce the dishes before sending them out. Itwas pretty good - I got the Chicken Enchiladas, which were filled with shredded chicken, covered with green chile sauce, and topped with Over Easy eggs. The temperature of the dish was less than great (a bit cold) and the yolks of my eggs were overdone, cooked all the way through. When I've had dishes like this before, the intention is that the yolks are runny and add moisture and flavor to the dish beneath. Since the eggs were overcooked, this didn't happen and it left the rest of the dish pretty dry (most of the green chile sauce was soaked into the enchiladas beneath) I did ask for extra chile sauce which was provided promptly, however it was very cold and did not spread well over the dish (I also could have still used even more of it, as the dish was SO dry) We had a side of bacon that was delicious, and my husband enjoyed the Cowboy Breakfast Chili. The setting was nice - we could hear roosters crowing and watch the activities of the farm/preparation for the day's events, etc. while we ate. Service was decent - the girl who was our server was nice but a little brief - I was having trouble deciding and asked her for her favorite item on the menu. She said the Chicken Enchiladas but didn't really elaborate further, which didn't sell me on it. Her demeanor just came across as pretty uninterested. I felt like the prices were quite high considering the type of place (outdoor picnic tables), service (serve yourself for the key stuff and overall a little less than friendly) and food (seemingly mass made, okay tasting, not quite right) We spent $60 for three people and I walked away just really feeling as though it wasn't worth $20 per person. I did want to like Morning Glory Cafe, but in the end it was more of a "meh" meal. read more

This is one of my favorite places in Phoenix. Situated on a produce farm with huge pecan trees lining the road through the farm, it is an oasis. Being from the east coast, I miss real trees. When you arrive, you'll almost always see families having picnics in the grass, people bring their dogs, and you can freely roam the farm. Several restaurants exist here, pass the lunch spot that is closest to the main road and go to Morning Glory. Not the deal of the century (average price is $11 per entree), but you can have as much coffee as you want, and it's worth it to sit outside in the middle of green farm. The food is fresh, local if not directly from the farm, and very good. I've eaten all the veg items, they've happily eliminated meat from anything I asked, and everything is good. Ask for sauces on the side to be safe. The biscuits are wonderful and herbed, as are the potatoes. I often order these two sides with one entree to share with my significant other - PLENTY of food, especially with a bloody mary (or mimosa). The real reason to come here is for the atmosphere. If you can possibly avoid Sat and Sun, do it, because this place may be hidden from some, but the hotels know to send guests here. Be prepared for a wait, but it's not at all a bad think to explore the surroundings. read more

I liked my breakfast and so did my partner but I do find the "help yourself to lemonaide or ice tea or water" a bit misleading. I saw the sign that it was 2.75, but I dont think a lot of people do so they end up paying for drinks they think are free. I had an egg white omelette with mushrooms, mozzarella and marinara sauce. The home fries were good and the biscuit was tasty( although small). My partner had the classic american breakfast and it was advertised as 2 eggs, but seemed like a lot more. We ordered a muffin that was tasty but once again I had an issue. The menu said 2.50, but we were charged 2.95. The mistake was fixed once I pointed it out, but how often has that happened? read more

I have farm envy. This is the most perfect location I've found to date. Upon driving down the lane you see one quaint restaurant with a bunch of picnic tables, an event and wedding party area and a photography studio. Continuing down the dirt lane there are plots for different fresh produce, cacti, and ultimately two more restaurants. Morning Glory is so cute. Self serve drinks, all outdoor seating and a casual, fresh-aired, relaxing environment. We got seated immediately before the church rush, grabbed hot coffee and soaked up the morning sun. I ordered their farm omelette after battling and eyeing up the brioche French toast. The omelette had broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, spinach and cheese covered with fresh tomato salsa. The salsa had a nice spicy after taste and the omelette was so thick and well made. Their biscuits are flaky, buttery and delicious with a slice of grapefruit to add a little tang. This also Come with seasoned breakfast potatoes. My brunch date got the "pork is the new black" omelette and was on food cloud nine with the sausage gravy over the top. Everyone should check this little spot out. Have a picnic. Drink a mimosa. Buy a cacti. Support local! read more

it wasn't busy at all when my friend and I got there. we walked straight in. the food was good. My friend got the special which at the time was an omelet with pork ( -1 star because it was they tiniest serving of pork, ridiculously small) and I got the huevos rancheros. friendly service, nice atmosphere. read more

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It was a bit pricey but worth it. Farm fresh food. Organic. Beautiful atmosphere and great service. Our server was Lorena and she was great. Tended to our every need. Really enjoyed our experience there. We had a party of 3 and it was $60 minus the tip. We will return soon read more

My favorite thing about this restaurant is the setting/environment. It's all outdoors and since the weather is perfect it's an amazing patio. They are dog friendly too so a plus if you like pets as there were many many dogs there. Got the veggie omelet and the berry waffle. Both were just ok. The portions were on the small side for the price but I did enjoy how fresh the food tasted. I was sooo excited for the biscuit but that too was very small. Like half the size of a normal biscuit. I'm a germ freak so I did not appreciate the serve yourself drink as I saw many people dipping their cup into the ice instead of using the scooper that was there. Our server was attentive and helpful since I had never been there before. Will be back again since the ambience was perfect. They also have live music on the weekends! read more

To begin, I really wish I could rate the food and the service separately. I would give the service a 1 and the food a 4. I had been wanting to go to The Farm at South Mountain for some time now and waited until the weather cooled down in order to go try out this place I have heard so much about. The organic farm, rose garden, picnic tables, shade trees, and the whole ambiance of the farm was wonderful. It was almost like we weren't in Arizona anymore. As we approached the hostess she was clearly not the most patient of people. She stated that she was not going to wait long for people to come up to claim their table when she called their name. You practically had to run up there in order to get seated at your table, otherwise she swiftly moved down the list to the next name. I think allowing people a good 60 seconds to make it up to the hostess to claim their table sounds reasonable, don't you? To be fair, it was 12:30pm and I think they close at 1, but still... She directed us to our table where we sat ourselves to view the menu. The server came over and promptly informed us that they were out of french toast, the Monte Cristo, and that you could not order bacon or sausage on the side. The only way you could get bacon or sausage is if you ordered an item on the menu that included it. Apparently they were almost out of that too! A bit ridiculous if you ask me. I ended up ordering the Blueberry Waffles which were absolutely phenomenal. The whipped cream on top was the best whipped cream I have ever tasted. My dining companion ordered the American Breakfast and asked for the eggs on the side, on an additional plate because he is allergic to eggs. Of course, the plate ended up coming out with the eggs on the plate with the rest of his food. Food allergies should be taken seriously. Obviously, the allergy note got lost somewhere along the line. I ended up eating his eggs, which were really great as well. I also tried the breakfast potatoes that came with his breakfast and found them well seasoned and very tasty. My dining companion will not be returning to this restaurant. Normally after an experience like this I wouldn't either. I did really like the food & ambiance though, so I will probably give this place another try. I think I will come earlier so they don't run out of the french toast again! I really wanted to try that... I hope that I am able to revise this review in the future. read more

Came here for breakfast for our anniversary and it was everything I had heard it would be. I had the Monte Cristo and it was delicious. I also had a mimosa and you could tell it was made with fresh squeezed oj. 10/10 would come again. read more

We had no idea what we were in for. We were hungry for a god breakfast and what we got was soooo much more. A working farm that supplies the kitchen with fresh produce, a large chicken coop with a whole lotta healthy chickens and a few big bold roosters mean FRESH eggs. The menu is a delicious illustration of all that is available at the farm. Locally made sausage, house smoked trout and fantastic biscuits all play nice. I'd be remiss it to mention their mimosas and superb bloody Marys-made nicely spicy at my request. The wait can be a hour, but so what-you can tour the farm and visit their lovely gift shop. The 3 of us had the weekend spect chicken enchiladas, the smoked trout omelette and the black pig omelette with sausage gravy. All cane with home fries and all except the enchiladas came with a delicious biscuit. Unanimous raves. So, make the time to visit The Farm at South Mountain-it is truly worth you trip. read more

I have loved Morning Glory cafe for YEARS. The grounds are beautiful and while I've eaten at all three of the restaurants at the Farm I love the Morning Glory Cafe most of all because I can sit in the grass nearby while I wait for a table to become available (yes, there will be a wait, especially on weekends) and I feel like I'm not in the dusty Arizona desert anymore. I've also come to MGC for Mother's Day for two of the past three years and it's almost become a tradition for me and my daughter. However, this last Mother's Day really (really) disappointed me. When I arrived we were told there was an hour wait. OK... No problem. I was expecting that (at least) and any other decent place would have a similar wait on Mother's Day. However, the issue was bigger than just the hour wait - the hostess who was calling people's names off the waiting list had such a faint voice that I couldn't hear her call my name - even though we were sitting right in front of her and I had gone up to ask her 10minutes prior if our table was ready. (You would think she would recognize me if I had just gone to talk to her and was sitting right in front of her but she seemed either clueless or overwhelmed). As a result - we were passed up and FOUR other tables were seated before us. After figuring out we had been passed up I went back again and asked if our table was ready and the hostess didn't even apologize. I'm sorry but when you have over 50 people waiting at a time for their table, you can't put someone with the voice of a 9 year old in charge of calling names. I understand it's a farm and a loudspeaker would kill the ambiance but at least get a better system in place for making sure people get seated after they've waited so long for a table. Finally we were seated, and drinks were self serve so we immediately got water/coffee. The wait staff was completely frazzled at this point in the morning. They were stopping at tables for no longer than 2min at a time and making beelines between tables and the kitchen so you couldn't even get their attention without causing a scene. We ordered a good 15min after being seated even though we knew exactly what we wanted to order. An HOUR later we still didn't have our food and my 5 year old daughter (who normally has to be bribed to eat) started crying. I asked her what was the matter and she said "I'm so hungry!" Not exactly the kind of thing a mom wants to be dealing with on Mother's Day. It was so sad the table next to us started offering us food off of their plates to give to my daughter (how embarrassing). The waitress walked by a few times and I said "Is our food almost ready? We've been waiting over an hour." Her response was "Yeah, so has everyone else" and walked away. Finally I called our waitress back and I said "We ordered a cup of fruit. Can you at least bring that? My daughter needs to eat something." She came back with the fruit cup which my daughter inhaled and about 15min later we had our actual breakfasts (which were very good and well-made as always. Food never disappoints here). I will say, that to "make up" for the wait, they gave us a complimentary dessert which was a nice gesture in the end but the whole experience has made me question whether I will go back for any special occasions. Reason being - I've noticed the Farm grow in popularity over the years but there hasn't been any real improvements to their service. They still run the place as though they are getting the same amount of traffic as 5 years ago and that is obviously not the case anymore. They could have done a better of job of getting us seated at the right time - or of getting a snack for my daughter if they knew the main breakfast was going to take longer than normal - or of telling us when we put our name on the list: "it's an hour wait for a table and another hour wait for food to be served" - so we could make a better decision as to whether we should stick around. They need to find a way to keep it low key and quaint without putting people through the kind of experience we went through. Maybe a reservation system is needed for breakfast? Limit the number of guests? Idk, but they certainly shouldn't just leave people to wait over 2.5 hours to have their first meal of the day - especially when the majority of patrons in the mornings are families with young kids. Again, isolated incident, but can't say that their seating system or wait staff are any more organized on other days of the year. Wait times for a table can be up to 30-45min on any weekend but normally food does NOT take over an hour to arrive. Note: they have a separate Mother's Day brunch that you can purchase advance tickets for, and those have scheduled seating times. I have never taken that option because my daughter typically doesn't eat a lot and it would be a huge waste. read more

All I can say is, "wow." 5 star food, 6 star location/scenery, just an incredible dining experience for a crisp, Sunday morning. Yes you have to get your own water/coffee and yes the service is a bit inconsistent. If you can't get past that, then I recommend Denny's. They're all over the place. If you can dig a relaxed pace in a very serene, almost bucolic setting in the middle of the desert with the best monte cristo I've ever had, then head over to Morning Glory. Can't wait to try the dinner restaurant. read more

Absolutely the best breakfast stop in the Phoenix area. Some may argue Matts Big Breakfast is best but I disagree. The atmosphere alone takes the cake and the food is also top of the list. Some my favorites are chili and eggs, salmon platter, and monte cristo. read more

We came here on a beautiful Sunday morning. We sat outside, which i don't think there is inside seating here. But, not sure. Anyway, this is such a peaceful and beautiful place! The Coffee and Tea were great. The Food wonderful! So romantic and beautiful. This is the place to go to just relax and remember what a great place the Valley can be. read more

If you are looking for a quaint and scenic place to eat, this is perfect! Located at The Farm at South Mountain (along with 2 other dining options- The Farm Kitchen and Quiessence) It was a lovely experience. The food is good, service was good - it's worth a trip. The offer mimosas and bloody mary's too. They have a private table in back for romantic setting too, you have to call an reserve it. read more

I love the farm and I love the Morning Glory Cafe. We had breakfast here today and it was fabulous. I had the french toast - yum yum yummy. My husband had the eggs benedict and he was happy as a clam. The food was very tasty and presented beautifully. I also had the fresh squeezed OJ, it was very tasty. My husband had the free refill coffee. I love the outside seating arrangement though it was a little chilly this morning. We let our toddler run and explore right outside of the restaurant area while we had our breakfast. The menu is small, but I'm sure they make everything well, I'd rather have a small well done menu, than a menu with so many options the kitchen can't do it all well. I love that they source locally and I love that they are environmentally friendly. Right up my alley. We'll be back soon! read more

What a pleasant surprise. We thought we were going to a cafe but found this little jewel. The breakfast was as good as the atmosphere. We will definitely be back read more

I was far too embarassed about my first visit to the Morning Glory Cafe to do a proper yelp. My advice: don't take vitamins on a empty hangover stomach then allow your breakfast buddy to order really jiggly Eggs Benedict. Every bump to the table was pure torture for hypersensitive gag reflex. But despite my unflattering visit to restroom trailer, I absolutely loved the food and knew I would be back. Today I managed to convince my husband to go to the Farm for breakfast, which is a minor feat in and of itself. But I am happy to report that the breakfast was just as awesome as I promised my hubby that it would be. - The setting is beautiful, green, and soothing - The beverages are far above average. Coffee that doesn't get bitter as it cools and freshly squeezed orange juice. - The staff is friendly and wonderful. - The meal comes out ridiculously quick. It makes me wonder what takes so long at other breakfast joints. - The food is divine. The omelets are the best omelets I have ever eaten with fresh ingredients from the farm within sight of our table. We even heard the chickens while we were sitting there because it was early and the restaurant was nearly empty. The rosemary potatoes are perfectly seasoned and cooked. The hubby was equally impressed with his simple breakfast of eggs, bacon and pancakes with real maple syrup. He even noticed that the portion size was perfect and that substandard breakfast restaurants compensate for mediocre meals with a greater quantity of food. - The meal is a bit pricey for breakfast, but I didn't mind one bit. I can't afford regular visits but I really wish I could. We paid $37 for two meals, two coffees and 1 screwdriver (not on the menu, but they have the ingredients). - I do have one complaint, but I'm not sure if it's really a complaint or just a personal preference. I hate biscuits. They taste like dehydrated unbaked dough and I have no idea why any human would willingly eat one. Morning Glory Cafe's biscuit is as horrible as any other I have tried. Maybe for you biscuit-eaters out there it may actually be decent. - I felt like a humungous dork for doing this, but we talked about the breakfast for hours. It was incredibly tasty and we kept discussing it to verify that we both experienced this perfect breakfast and to reinforce our experience. read more

We were 6th in line when the restaurant opened this morning. Everyone was seated. After waiting 20 minutes no server had shown up yet. Everyone else had been taken care of. Another couple came in and they were greeted by the server brought flatware. Twenty five minutes and 4 more people. After 30 minutes we left. Servers were standing behind counter and talking. No one ever came to the table. The other reviewers were correct. Not worth it. We went to Cracker and Co. instead. Will not go again. read more

Great breakfast and the natural surroundings love the laidback attractions and good food.