We were looking for a good 'ol, non-franchise breakfast/brunch dive and thought Royal Cafe would fit the bill. Loved the photos and of the place on Yelp, the fact it is a single, standalone (non-franchised) and localized in appearance setting. It met the 'dive' expectations alright, but it ended there. The place was beyond homey; in desperate need of good cleaning, a spruce-up . . . at least a fresh coat of paint. Giving the additional star due to the great service from our server, but the rest of the experience leaves a lot to be desired. Had the Reuban Sandwich with fries and Greek Salad. The sandwich was 'okay', but the fries are the type that come right out of a large plastic bag from Costco / Sam's Club. The Greek Salad was average to below average making it a 'meh' experience. Won't be returning. read more

The food is amazing, the service outstanding, ambiance warm and inviting. Large portions served with friendliness and laughter. This restaurant is tucked away in an old strip mall on Grand Avenue. It's across from a beautiful Mormon church. Located in Sun City, it's a gem not to be overlooked. The prices are affordable and it's worth stopping in for the home cooked meals and service. We will be back to try more of their food. read more

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I was expecting a dive-bar breakfast joint, but this is more of an old diner in a pretty much abandoned strip mall. The place was pretty dated and felt old, however the cool old plates were very homey. I got the chicken fried steak and eggs. It wasn't home made but it was good. I'm glad I got the gravy on the side because it was pasty and not very flavorful. I ordered home fries but got hashbrowns. The coffee and service was just fair. read more

I would have made this a 5 star. Food is good, service is good, good prices. Except.... The woman's restroom is full of mold, the smell is very strong. Royal Cafe, do I need to call the health department to report? Breathing in the mold spurs are very damaging to the lungs, please get you act together and fix this problem. read more

Been going there for breakfast for years when I was working I went by there and had breakfast now that I'm retired trying to get through every once in a while best breakfast in town. read more

Food was below average. I came in with my two granddaughters. And they wanted to leave because it was so dirty and gross. I did talk them into staying and trying. I had a hamburger. My granddaughter ordered crêpes. The crêpes were terrible. She didn't even eat them. The other granddaughter had a kids meal and that was just fine french fries, and a grilled cheese. The service is good and they refunded the crêpes that we didn't eat. But this place really needs a deep down thorough cleaning. The bathroom was disgusting. read more

Great little Restaurant with good food at very reasonable prices! I've only had 'breakfast' there but it was good enough to write this review. read more

Service was great! I'm thinking I just had the best Reuben sandwich that I've ever had! Portions are great prices are reasonable. We will definitely be going back. read more

As soon as we walked in we were immediately greeted by the host whom had a huge smile and immediately led us to our table. Then with the blink of an eye our kind waitress came out and got us started. While we were waiting for our food, we looked at the surrounding area. Sure, the place looks a bit run down but I believe that's just its own special charm! When the food came out we were both pleasantly surprised, we wanted to find a cheap little restaurant and this place did NOT disappoint. The portions were perfect for the prices. I got the Philly Cheesesteak and my boyfriend got the deal of the day, 3 tacos and beans and rice. The food was absolutely delicious, all the flavors were there and on my cheesesteak they did not skimp with the cheese. The waitress was kind enough to check in pretty often and even make a little small talk, it made us feel very welcome! Overall, this place is a diamond in the rough. I definitely recommend it. read more

Royal Cafe - 3 tacos with beans and rice Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich Home Fries 2 waters - Desserts Near Me - Sun City, Arizona

Went here for my 51st bday with my friends for breakfast. There was about 20 of us including a couple kids. The food was great. I had a classic chicken fried steak, breakfast potatoes , eggs over easy, toast and a side of bacon!! Tried my friends biscuits & gravy and another friends corn beef hash. Everything was great! The owner even came out to wish me a happy birthday and served me a slice of homemade pecan pie w a candle in it! So good! It was made by the owner's mom!! Anytime in Sun City I'll go here read more

Royal Cafe - Country Chicken Fried Steak, toast and a side of bacon - Desserts Near Me - Sun City, Arizona

This is a cute down home cafe. You feel like you're in a small town. Portions are great. The only thing missing was taste. Everything was a bit bland. I had eggs and pancakes so it's weird to say that. But it's what it was. Everyone is super nice. read more

The food is is tasty and at a very decent price, the Service is always spot on and easy parking access as well.

Service was excellent Food was less than Restaurant was filthy We will not be returning when there are better places. read more

The man at the front was rude from the moment we walked in. We asked if he had a table because it's easier for my grandmother to get into, he said he had no tables and when we explained the situation he still insisted he didn't have a table. We saw that the other room had people in it and had tables available. It was hot and very dirty. Do not recommend at all. read more

Great service, fast, friendly and clean nice atmosphere. The portions of food were amazing as you can see from my photos, I had chicken strips, fries & mash potatoes & a salad because they offer 3 sides instead of 2! My hubby got a Mexican omelet & enjoyed it very much as well. We will definitely be back while we're here in Arizona for this event. This is a very welcoming place to have a meal for visitors from another state, definitely recommend!! read more

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We walked in and was immediately greeted by the host/cashier. We stopped in for breakfast. The restaurant is mid-century modern, nothing fancy. It is a spacious restaurant, lots of seating. The menu is standard diner breakfast food- eggs, breakfast meat, omelettes, skillets, french toast, crepes, and pancakes. The gyro meat and feta cheese omlette was different, I've haven't seen that offered anywhere else. We shared the chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs and home fries. The chicken fried steak was what'd you expect- tasty goodness with gravy. The home fries were SOOO GOOD! They were thinly sliced potatoes, fried up. The potatoes alone are worth the trip! The Royal Cafe also serves lunch, dinner, and desserts. Prices are very reasonable. Our server was friendly and very attentive throughout our meal- refilling our coffee mugs and checking on us. Looking forward to trying other menu items. read more

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Excellent food ... Good ole American fare, and then some! Been here many times, never a bad meal. Absolutely delicious. Soups are OUTSTANDING! read more

The food was good, the service was good as well as the staff being very friendly and accommodating our fairly large party. The restaurant itself could use a bit of modernization. Other than that the atmosphere was very pleasant. read more

Couldn't find this place. GPS'd our way there and the building matched what was in the picture but saw no cafe there. Wondered if it closed?

This place is the new go to for a cheap breakfast with friendly service. The food is perfectly portioned. It is a diner vibe. Staff is friendly and checks on you frequently. read more

I visited this restaurant on 10/7/22 and ordered a Philly Cheese Steak with potato salad. The cutlery was cheap stainless, but had bits of food on the knife and fork and was greasy. Apparently they wash their cutlery in cold water and let it air dry. I complained and was given an identical set of cutlery with the same grease and food bits on them. If I had been by myself, I would have left but my friend (who was paying) was looking forward to the pancakes he ordered, so we stayed. My cheese steak was long strips of some type of flavorless beef and a day old hoagie roll that was too much bread and tasteless as well. The potato salad was so so, but my appetite was already ruined by the cutlery and the beef. I brought the sandwich home to give the meat to my dog. I am normally not a very picky person, but I could not eat this unappetizing meal. My friend was happy with his pancakes. Needless to say, I will never return to this place. read more

Breakfasts are mostly good but as the day progresses the food starts losing its appeal. With so many good and semi good restaurants around, why waste your time. read more

Such good food! The service and price can't be beat!!! If you want that mom and pop feel this is the place to be at. And try one of the homemade desserts! read more

Royal Cafe - The turkey club and royal delight... - Desserts Near Me - Sun City, Arizona

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This is one of those little off the wall Hometown like type restaurants. The food is nothing to write a home about but it's always good nothing fancy. Just standard Fair good service. read more

Food was good. The restaurant needs a good cleaning. Salt and pepper shakers are very dirty. Ketchup bottles need to be washed or replaced. Seating is comfortable. Staff was very nice and great at their job. good service read more

Food quality has gone down hill and the prices are outrageous. Where is the value for my money ?

The Best Fish Fry around. Cooked to perfection. The servers/waitresses are top of the line. Sophia our server was the best of the best, hard working,friendly, a great sense if humor, and SO Professional. Luis does a Superior job in all aspects of his work. Rosendo & Johnny are the best cooks on the planet read more

I take some responsibility for our Royal Cafe Thanksgiving meal. I did not want to cook or entertain, nor did I feel like going out so I really limited our options. Since we are just 2, a lot of the meal packages offered at other restaurants and stores were just too much food So when I saw the Royal Cafe's deal for Thanksgiving meals by the plate I thought that that was the perfect solution...... not so much. By the time we arrived to pick up our meal at 2 (1 hour before closing) they were out of the prime rib option so we had to get the turkey meal. It was ice cold when we got it home and I can't say heating did much to improve it. The turkey tasted like it was from a processed turkey roll. The gravy was peach coloured and scared me so much that I completely passed on the mashed potatoes and gravy. The stuffing was unmistakably out of a box. The green bean casserole was tasty but so mushy. The sweet potatoes/yams were the high point of the plate. I have to also say that the pumpkin pie was very nice as well. I think we were expecting something a little more homemade tasting and other than the gravy it was at least edible. They received a star more than I would probably give them because they were open on Thanksgiving and served the community. read more

Good breakfast Very Reasonable ! Nice People And Lovely Waitresses! Did Not Eat Lunch Or Dinner! But Would Recommend The Royal Cafe

This diner pretty much sucks. I can't imagine how this joint can stay in business. The decor is tired and old much like their patrons there. What a perfect match! Guess the standard is really low in Sun City. Service is pretty good, but the food really sucks! The food quality at Mercer's which is just 3 miles away on W Peoria Ave. is much better. You get what you pay for, so true indeed! And I can't believe all these good reviews being posted here. Wow, these people must have really low standard or something! Go figure! read more

I have yet to have a bad experience or bad food!! I have had - - chicken fried steak and eggs (pretty big for me so 1/2 comes home). It's so good! - French dip- very tasty - gyro mmmmmm - hamburger - just a reg hamburger not bad but isn't to die for - kids love it so who am I to say. So all and all go there. There is something for everyone and you will be pleased and prices are great! - read more

Seafood platter was very delicious. I would highly recommend it. My husband loves the pancakes with blueberry compote.

Service is excellent! Food is delicious just plain good home cooking. Prices r very reasonable. They got an "A" outstanding score from a health dept inspection. read more

Some of their dishes & specials are really good, while other's are barely edible. We are regulars & now & then get a surprise of the "unedible" as we did last with their recent chicken & dumplings. The chef changed the recipe & the chicken was harden dried tasteless cubes & the dumplings were lumps of clay-like uncooked dough. it was all very dry & little to no gravy sauce. Previously, that special has been more like homemade w/a moist country-gravy sauce, with shredded chicken & a big moist homemade biscuit as the dumpling. Some of their best dishes are the cabbage roll special, roast pork, turkey dinner, beef stroganoff, & chicken fried steak. Super nice hostesses. Reasonable prices. read more

At Royal Cafe luckily it was just $5 for an entire breakfast which is a great value for todays prices. Food was hot when it was brought out but the sausage was pretty bland (generic tasting, almost a frozen consistency). Rest of the meal was fine,it was not terrible but it definitely wasn't anything to rave about. read more

Dirty place, they didn't have lemon for my drink Took a long time for the waitress to help us and kept forgetting things read more

Place is ran down with duct tape holding it up. I could look past all that if the food was good, but it was just okay. The one star is for the server who insisted to my wife she wanted over medium eggs instead of over easy and the cheaper version of the meal she first asked that she could piece together from another section of the menu. Then she did the same thing to my father. "No, you want your eggs over medium instead of over easy. When she finally got to me, I ordered the cheese omelette, she said "No, what you want is the scramble eggs with cheese, it's cheaper." I said I don't give a crap about the price I want an omelette. My toast was "still cooking" long after my food arrived. It was bizarre to be told you "no" when you place your order and trust me they need the few extra bucks she's trying to save everyone. read more

A very dated place with the usual Sun City crowd, but my car club had a breakfast meeting there. We had the side room, which was good sized but very, very dark as it only had a few ceiling lights. We chose to have a limited menu, only three items, to avoid individual checks and confusion. There were about 50 of us. We had only one server and she did a pretty good job, although with that number of guests, some had finished by the time others were served. The food itself was good and the portions were plentiful. It is a good place to hold an event such as this if you want the bare minimum, decent food and a space to use. The restaurant gave the Club a good deal and it was appreciated. read more

Good Food....Good Service ...Been going there for 15 yrs. Downhome simple meals. My favorite ....The Breaded Veal Cutlet dinner. And oh yes ....Food is served hot ...really hot. Then there is the Soup.....Veggie, Chicken Noodle, and a 3rd I can't think of. Shrimp is out of this world. Wish they had cut green beans and not the string beans. But Hey I can handle it. Baked potato is always piping hot. Then there's the waitresses.....Tracy and Grace........They don't get any better. Love them both. Very nice personalities. The whole place is great as far as I'm concerned. Not a rip off .....not an expensive chain. You simply get what you pay for.....they have been there for years......Gee, I wonder why. Assume they are still closed ....but if not ......Here I Come ! And cheers for Tom .....the Boss.... He's ok in my book!!! Try it YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED !! read more

I feel like I need to try this place again after restaurants get their groove back. Maybe it was a rough day. They did have a special people seemed very excited about- 2.25 for bacon or sausage and a couple silver dollar pancakes. I'm not a pancake person so I got my standard breakfast order- omelet and hashbrowns with onion. Service was off- I had to stop her from running away before I could complete my order. My tea came without sweetener or a straw. I had to flag the waitress down repeatedly to get catsup and salt and pepper. And my first set of silverware had food on it. The food itself wasn't super pretty but actually tasted better than it looked. In my book that beats the opposite. I think the owner was the cashier. He was friendly. That's always a plus. For fifteen bucks including a 20% tip it could've been better. I'd be willing to try again. read more