I ordered from here on Grubhub while staying at a nearby hotel and it was awesome!!! Typically iced coffees being delivered are a gamble and you don't know what you're going to get but I got a iced coffee with salted caramel flavor and it was so so good! The food came really quickly and my order was actually 100% correct which is amazing! I ordered the sweet crêpe of Nutella and banana, and it was the best thing I've ever eaten! Also one of my favorite foods! I also got the BLT with avocado and it was so so so so good! I was really impressed with the fact that I got everything right it was delivered quickly and the food was actually amazing even on takeout. I highly recommend checking this place out. It was so so so good. I'm not sure about the ambience of this place because I had to be delivered, but I would probably check it out in their actual location because it was such a great experience read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - This Avocado BLTwas AMAZING!!! - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Everything on the menu looked delicious, but the real standout for me were the crêpes -- absolutely amazing. They were light, fresh, and perfectly prepared with just the right balance of sweetness. Every bite felt like a little moment of happiness. The café itself has a warm, inviting vibe, and the staff were friendly and attentive, making the visit even better. If you're craving something sweet and satisfying, Sweet Dessert Café is definitely the spot. And trust me -- don't leave without trying the crêpes! read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Veggie Breakfast Crèpe* - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

First things first: this place is wildly unassuming. Tucked into a shopping center next to Food City, you might not give it a second glance from the outside... but the second you step inside, it's a totally different story. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of personality -- with cute doodles on the walls and a cozy, homey vibe that immediately makes you feel like you're in the right place. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by Lafayette (who I somehow knew from like 20 years ago -- small world moment!) and told I could sit wherever I liked. Within minutes, I had a menu in hand and water from their self-serve station -- which, by the way, I LOVE. The menu? Massive. We're talking everything from crepes and waffles to sandwiches, chilaquiles, and more. Basically, if you're craving it, they probably have it. Naturally, I went with my classic comfort order -- biscuits and gravy -- but I couldn't resist adding a dulce de leche crepe and their dirty horchata for my drink. Y'all. Let me tell you. That dirty horchata? Changed my life. Every flavor note was beautifully layered, rich, and perfectly balanced. It set the tone for what ended up being one of the best brunches I've had in recent memory. The biscuits and gravy? The best I've ever had at a restaurant. Period. The gravy was rich, savory, and loaded with flavor (plus topped with bacon because they understood the assignment), and the biscuits were perfectly textured -- dense but not heavy, fluffy without being dry. It came with seasoned, crispy hash browns and the portion was enormous. I took half of it home and was still full. And the crepe? Sweet, decadent, and absolutely delicious. A perfect dessert-for-breakfast moment. Service was just as impressive as the food. I was seated immediately, brought a menu quickly, and my drink arrived within five minutes. The food came out fast, I was checked on regularly, and both owners were walking around chatting with patrons -- you can tell they care about their customers and love what they do. The total cost was about $30, which felt more than fair for the quality, portion size, and overall experience. I'd happily pay that again and again for a meal this good. TL;DR: Sweet Desert Café is a low-key, high-reward brunch haven. Go. Go now. read more

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We were looking for a brunch place that had a variety of everything. Found this on yelp and decided to give this place a try. Coming in, the staff was welcoming and very nice. We got to sit anywhere. Looked at the menu and wow there was a lot of food to choose from. The food was a lot of delicious savory food like all kinds of croissant sandwiches and other brunch food to sweet food and desserts. I tried the strawberry & cream crepes and my husband got the Monte Cristo crepe with hash browns and we got a club sandwich to split. The crepes were so delicious, smooth and silky and delicious and creamy. Loved the way it was made and I'm very picky. I felt like these were better than we ones I get when I go to work in Paris. The hash browns were the my husband and I have ever had. The seasoning was so good and it was a nice and crispy. My husband loved his monte cristo crepe. The club sandwich tasted so good. I actually got full fast and took mine to go for leftovers and I never usually take leftovers. We ordered 3 waffles to go for our teenage sons. The banana and cream and mixed berry and strawberry Nutella waffles is what we brought them and all were so good. I don't like pancakes or waffles but the banana one was my favorite. My boys raved about how good it was. It was one of the best they had too. Our waiter was amazing and great at checking on us but not over checking on us. He was excellent !! The place is very cute and clean!! They had a nice water jug with lemon and oranges it looked like for customers. Highly recommend this place and will come back to try everything. Everything in that menu looked amazing. We are new to Arizona and this will be one of our 'go to' spots. read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Strawberry and Cream Crepes , Monte Cristo Crepe with hash browns. - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The server was very friendly. I really enjoyed the hash browns that came with the breakfast burrito. I'd say the crepe was fine but I'd probably skip it next time. read more

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Everything was so good. No complaints. Service was fast and he was attentive Ambiance was great. read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Belgian Waffle Benedict Loved it - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Crushed it.... again! Food, service, atmosphere Everything was on point and delicious Thank you read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Crushed it again!!! Love this place - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Stopped here after we left the Phoenix airport... and so glad we did! The food was amazing - from the vegetarian crepe (with bacon) to the berry pancakes and coffee. Best brunch I have had in quite some time! read more

Great food but be ready to practice your virtue of patience! This hidden gem is a family run business in the place you would least expect, next to a barber shop and a Food City. From the outside I expected it to be just a small coffee shop but as I sat down and took a look at the menu I was absolutely shocked at the huge number of choices for all types of breakfast meals! From waffles to Phillycheese steaks and from Montecristos to chilaquiles. We had to start with the waffles because that was what brought us here in the first place and there was nothing disappointing about them! Everything was delicious! But patience is definitely needed because this place was fully packed on Saturday and although the staff was incredibly nice and working as hard as possible it was just not humanly possible to take care of all the customers they have with the staff on hand. So our food came out at different times and one of our drinks did not arrive until our meal was almost done but despite this still enjoyed the food and look forward to going again and trying different items on the menu! read more

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Right away i was worried.. the server didn't acknowledge us when walking by and we sat for probably 10 minutes before coming over. Coffee and water is self serve ( we didn't know that it doesn't say it anywhere) The server was friendly when taking our order. He's very calm and professional but doesn't have a huge sense of urgency. They should really have more than one server. Our food came out pretty quick and was extremely good. I had the veggie burrito Husband had egg sandwich and our son had a crepe. I feel like places like this you just have to be patient and not expect fast service... hard for me because i work in an extremely fast paced breakfast restaurant but it was worth it. We will be back! read more

let me just say that this restaurant is a staple of tempe in my opinion and is a MUST SHOW spot to any family or friends. the breakfast cross isn't sand which and the variety of pancakes are delicious. wonderful owners always delightful and playing great music. Have brought myself multiple friends and family members, they all love it. 10/10 read more

This was out first time visiting. We had the Banana & Nutella French toast and the Strawberry & Nutella Crepe. Both were excellent. Perfect texture and consistency of the bread and the crepe made the entire meal simply fabulous. I had a hot chocolate that was very rich and entirely delicious. The owners were delightful and very friendly. 10/10 DO recommend (we will return for more) read more

First time visiting Sweet Desert Cafe, the reviews lured us in. Ambiance- 3.5- it's a small diner style restaurant. Nothing fancy but ok. Service -3 - There is one person hosting, taking orders, managing and checking people out. I would not be surprised if he is also helping cook the food. All of which makes things slow and inefficient. I gave service a 3 since he is very nice and friendly. Food - 5 - We all thought our food was excellent. The strawberry waffle was light, fluffy and not dense, the best. As another reviewer said, if you want good food, I guess you have to be patient and wait. read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Strawberry waffle - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Tried this place as where we wanted to go was closed for Thanksgiving. By chance the owner decided to open for the holiday. Got to say that the place is a little hard to see from the road and next to Food City. But it was a great find. The menu is all breakfast with pancakes and waffles the main attraction. The food was superb and the decor was friendly. But the owner was super nice and friendly. My handicapped daughter is a fussy eater and loved the pancakes with chocolate and strawberry toppings. A true find for the taste buds. read more

I was looking for a breakfast spot on my last morning in Phoenix and decided on this place after seeing the good reviews and the menu. When I walked in there were a few tables with people and the host/server greeted me immediately. I sat myself and he brought me a menu. I decided on the banana Nutella waffle with a side of scrambled eggs. The server took my order and pointed me towards the water dispenser that I could use to pour myself some lemon water. The food came 10-15 minutes later. The waffle was pretty good and was the perfect size for how hungry I was. The bananas were fresh and the cream on top tasted homemade and was really good. The eggs were a little overcooked and had some griddle gristle mixed in, so I got some bites with burnt something from another order mixed in. The waffle was definitely the star of the dish and I would get it again. The lemon water was nice and refreshing. The restaurant was fairly loud due to a family with several rambunctious kids sitting right next to the door. The kids kept screaming and talking loudly. Luckily I was dining by myself so I didn't have to worry about hearing anyone I was sitting with. Given how loud it was with just one family, I'm sure it's even louder during peak times over the weekend. The host/server was an absolute delight. I didn't catch his name but the receipt says Laf, that may be it? He was a tall Black gentleman with a cross necklace. He was so friendly and made me feel right at home. I was worried about it being awkward that I was dining alone as I had never done so in a sit-down restaurant before, but he made me feel completely normal and I was so grateful for that. I walked away from my experience here texting my friends about how nice and lovely he was. I don't live in Arizona anymore but if I visit Phoenix again I would definitely consider going here if I'm in the area. It's definitely worth a try! read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Banana Nutella Waffle - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

S-D-C is a cute and homey cafe with a knock-it-out-of-the-park menu; seriously, if you can't find something on this menu that excites you, you need to have your pulse checked. The service is nothing short of top notch as are the breakfast items we chose. If you want a taste tour de force, do yourself a favor and get the coconut pancakes with mango topping. It has such an excellent flavor that it is impossible to put into words. A handful of bennys that cover the spectrum are available for you to try also. Be patient once your order is placed- this isn't IHOP, they are hand crafting tasty delights with care in the kitchen to order. Maybe have an old-school conversation with the person or persons at the table with you. There probably won't be time to say much more than YUM! when your meals arrive. Just go and give them a try- you'll thank me later for certain! read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - California Benny - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I've been a regular for years. I'm talking 2,3 times-a-week-regular... so that speaks for itself. What's new is the pho nights. As if the regular menu wasn't enough, this one is just as spectacular. Probably the best pho I've had in the valley. Rich, flavorful, pure beefy awesomeness. The shrimp tempura with that magical soy sauce is a must try. Food, . Service, . If you're thinking about it, stop and just go already. You're welcome! read more

Everything tasted amazinggggg! So many options and everything tastes so fresh and homemade. Amazing service as well! Nice music and cute cafe loved it and will be back! read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Mixed Berry Delight Crepes - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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How have I missed this lovely place? I met a colleague for a meet up by her recommendation and what a gem. The menu is vast with something for everyone. My friend had the veggie crepe and said it was light and delicious. I tried their special version of Monte Cristo and it was wonderful! Very sweet and filled with meats and egg. Grab your own water and coffee if you are ordering it, and casual service offered for ordering and requests. Friendly service and welcome feel. Hope to try lunch soon. Parking shared w grocery store and other strip mall services is the only minus for me. read more

Had some time to kill before visiting clients have been in a mood for crêpes in a while. Ordered a strawberry and banana Nutella crêpe. It was delicious. Hit the spot. The decor inside is actually pretty cute. I like how they have this chalkboard on the top part with lots of drawings. I was able to seat myself, and I love the booth options. The server who served me was very nice He was friendly. Definitely next time I'm back on the side of town and wanting crêpes I know where to go read more

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OMG.... First time here and I'm already gonna be a regular. Menu has EVERYTHING... I got the banana Nutella waffle and went straight to heaven. Walking in first Lafayette welcomed me with a warm smile. Coffee is great! There are several things on the menu I will be back to try. First outing tho, highly recommend!!! read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Came here and brought my hubby since he hasn't been here and was excited for him to try it. I am very disappointed in the service this time around. We unfortunately sat for almost 20 mins with no one coming to take a drink order or ask us if we were ready to order etc. We were sat immediately but then that was it - we saw the waiter take orders at other tables or clean tables. Service is just as important as the food and unfortunately they didn't hit the mark this time. Not sure if I'll come back to be honest if the service is this terrible again. read more

Great service, good portions, we tried the red and green chilaquiles so far the best we tasted in Arizona . We highly recommend this place.

Met a friend for yoga at a nearby park. Found this restaurant when looking for nearby brunch options. We were seated quickly. Had lemon water and other refreshment options for waiting customers. The lemon water was so refreshing! The gentleman at the register is quite friendly and enthusiastic. I overheard him describing drink options and experienced conversation with him about his meal suggestions. My friend and I were quite happy with our meals. I was able to finish my Avo Benny for dinner as the portions are fairly large. I'd definitely visit, again. Service and food were excellent! There are many more delicious options for breakfast, lunch and drinks on future friend meetups! read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Avo Benedict muffin - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This place looks like a hole in the wall and small on the outside. But if you go inside it was actually pretty big! There is lots of seating and the staff was really nice. I got a coffee and it was very good! I'm usually picky with my coffee but this one was well done. It was decently sized too! I had to take it home. My daughter got a crepe this visit and it looked delicious. However, it was a little bit chewy or rough on some pieces. It just wasn't consistent in texture. I got a eggs Benedict on a ham with some hash browns. It was okay, different from what I usually get. I think I would come back here in the future. The menu was huge! And I would like to try pancakes next time. The reason I knocked off stars was for the weird texture of the crepe. But it may have just been that one and in the future they will be better. I am willing to try again read more

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So, like another reviewer mentioned on here-the place really is unassuming from the outside. If you didn't know about it, you might pass it by. But, I'm so glad we didn't. The inside is very cute, clean, and nice decorated. We were seated quickly, food was fast to come out and man-it tasted amazing! I wasn't sure if I was going to like the Monte Cristo sandwich because I was unsure about the syrup on top with the whipped cream. My LORD, it was fantastic! I think this is going to be mine and my son's new favorite spot when I go visit him in Tempe. The owner (I believe and also the chef) came out to greet us and was very kind and personable. We finished up our meal right at their closing time of 1:00 pm, hence the empty restaurant photos. But with food like that, I imagine they have to get an early rush. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Wow, what a selection this place has! It's not just for those with a sweet tooth as they also have hearty options. The owner was our server and his wife cooks the food; what a great team! And the food (and drinks) were fantastic! This will definitely be somewhere we return to and I suggest to others! read more

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I'm a door dasher and I was picking up an order for a customer and it was also my first time coming into this establishment, and as I was waiting for the customers order, I noticed a roach crawling on the floor. Incredibly unsanitary and gross. read more

We stopped in for breakfast recently. The host was very welcoming. I had the bananas and cream waffle with scrambled eggs and sausage links. I loved my waffle, and wish I could get the same toppings with pancakes instead. Whatever they cook the eggs in, was very heavy handed, and they overcook them in my opinion. On the other hand, the sausage was on the cold side. My partner had the churro pancakes with eggs and bacon. She liked the pancakes, but said only the top one was worth eating. I wish she had told me that before I tried them; the top one soaked up all the good stuff, so the bottom two were on the dry side. Overall, I'd eat here again, but I'd have bacon and eggs over easy instead. read more

One Of The Best "Mom & Pop" Breakfast Spots In The Valley! Hands Down Above The Rest When It Comes To Food Flavor, Variety And Great Customer Service & Experience! read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - The Owner Knows My Favorite Cup Of Coffee Is Decaffeinated Vanilla Latte... Excellent Service Indeed - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

So many options. I had southwestern crepe and daughter had banana Nutella pancakes. Delicious! Service was very friendly. The restaurant was really cute. Will definitely go back. read more

Fantastic service. Best breakfast I've had in a while! Good prices, atmosphere & coffee. I couldn't rave enough. I am a new regular for sure!! read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Inside coffee bar - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Food is average but the wait once seated is ridiculously long. It took away from the experience. The diner became almost empty and still our food took forever to arrive. Don't go here if you're in a rush and don't have at least 60-90 minutes to kill. Also, not a fan of the self- serve coffee and water. The whole point of going to a restaurant is to be served and relax. If you like making things self-serve, why not allow people to order themselves as well? I recommend a QR code menu and order from phone. It's obvious staffing is low and that customer service isn't a priority. The food is great but it takes forever to order and forever to make. Maybe just have a counter people can come up and order? The decor inside was very nice and a lot of thought went into it. The churro Belgian waffle was just average though and reminded me of a continent breakfast waffle. My Mom complained of her eggs Benedict crepe having bad quality ham in it and her potatoes were over cooked. Overall, a very unpleasant dining experience due to the slow and inattentive service. read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Churro Heaven Dulce De Leche waffle - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Great service and great food for the win! After staying at the Arizona Grand for Spring Break, we wanted to try something off the resort and this place just happens to be right down the street and it was so worth the drive! The owner was very attentive and the food was delicious! I really liked the fact you can serve yourself water or coffee and you don't have to wait for the extra small things like refills and napkins. Kids ordered the waffles and I ordered the pancakes! Super yummy and definitely recommend! read more

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Hubs and I were in the mood for brunch and stopped in for a bite. The service was amazing and the food was just as good. I like that it's a family owned business and will definitely be back! read more

From the moment you walk in place just has an uplifting energy. Our server has to be the owner, he care about your experience, customer service is off the charts. The food is amazing full of flavor. I'm pretty sure he is the owner. He genuinely cares about your experience and the taste. Of the food, it's clean friendly environment we came with little one he brought out the food for them first. I know you will read this thank you sir, best cafe in phoenix. read more

Big shot out to Lafayette and his family for the outstanding service and tasty food! We arrived and they were packed. I could see why. A very vast brunch menu, clean dining area, clean restroom, a little music, and such. We were greeted by this beast of a fella who I figured was probably the owner. Told the man once I saw the avo Benedict, I couldn't consider anything other. Now there was a delay in being served, but the taste of the food and the lasting impression really kept this as a 5-star rating. The cost was reasonable too, especially after spending too much at the resort down the street. Let's recognize SDC as a great small business and why would you ever do fast food if you've got the time to dine, when the food is light years better here? Thank you, Lafayette. read more

Sweet Desert Cafe - Avo Benedict is a must if you can't decide! - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I checked out that restaurant once, and I gotta say, the food was just okay, but the service definitely needed some improvement. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, and while flavors were decent the hash browns on the side were cold, which was a bit disappointing. read more

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Amazing food. Pancakes were amazing. Mom thought waffles were great as well. Very friendly server. Reasonable prices. Have coffee/ lattes and alternative milks. read more

Sweet or Savory This Desert Cafe Delivers From the moment we walked in we knew we were in for a great experience. We stayed the night at an airport hotel that promised breakfast. "Breakfast" consisted of a to go bag of fake juice, gas station snacks and crappy coffee. I looked for breakfast near me and found the Sweet Desert Cafe just down the road, not far off Hwy 10. We were greeted a warm "Hello" and seated right away. We loved the fun vibe with all the best music from our youth. Being from MN we especially appreciated listening to Prince as we enjoyed our coffee and waited for our food. The atmosphere was definitely all about having a good time - exactly the opposite of what we were served at the hotel. My wife and I loved the chilaquiles with red and green salsa. Our foodie daughter said her savory Chorizo crepes were "delish". My other daughter is super picky and loved the crepes with strawberries and cream that she described as "even better than Dad's". That's a matter of opinion. Our first meal in AZ was over the top and we'll add the Sweet Desert Cafe to our shortlist. read more