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    Sweet Desert Cafe

    4.4 (579 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
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    Veggie Breakfast Crèpe*
    Armando S.

    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!

    Dulce de leche crepe
    Holly C.

    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.

    First time customer and it did not disappoint! It's so cute when you walk in, you see a wall filled with breakfast art drawn all over and hear good vibes music playing. The menu has so many options, there's definitely something for everyone! The gentleman who helped me even helped me decide what to order and the food came out in record time, it was so fast! I had eggs, sausage and chocolate strawberries and cream crepes. It was all so yummy and hit the spot!

    Strawberry and Cream Crepes , Monte Cristo Crepe with hash browns.
    Amber L.

    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.

    Burrito
    Jordan H.

    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.

    Belgian Waffle Benedict Loved it
    Adriana A.

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

    Crushed it again!!!  Love this place
    Troy H.

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

    Dalila V.

    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!

    Strawberry waffle
    Denise K.

    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.

    California Benny
    Mick B.

    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!

    Banana Nutella Waffle
    Allison P.

    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!

    Sandra H.

    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

    Avo Benedict muffin
    Karen B.

    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!

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    Best hidden gem in Tempe. Was recommended to come here by a friend and we keep going back because literat everything on the menu is so good.

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    OK food and service, not the best location but it was very crowded, the crepe syrup tasted artificial

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    Always delicious food with friendly service. Clean, quaint establishment. Slow but worth the wait. Varied menu. Reasonable prices.

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    My friend and I were meeting for a catch up breakfast and we love trying new spots! Found this on…read moregoogle and saw great reviews so decided to give it a shot! The indoor and outdoor space is actually super cute! Very clean and good vibes! When I got in for my reservation, I was greeted right away and I requested an outdoor booth which we got and was super cute! We got sangrias but it was too strong with whatever liquor they put in there but it wasn't noted in the menu. I asked but the server wasn't sure either. Will probably go again and try something else for drinks other than that. The food was good though. We ordered the breakfast and French toast. Both came quickly and was yummy but I was disappointed that I wasn't asked if I wanted the turkey sausage or duck bacon so I forgot to even ask for the duck bacon and I wanted the sandwich specifically to try that. Maybe next time. I would have given this a 5 stars if the server was able to advice on what was in the sangria and also reminded me of the meat choice for the breakfast but still all in all a great experience.

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    Pleasantly surprised by the scrumptious food here! Everything I got was devine! The steak frites…read morewere cooked to perfection. The shrimp ceviche was bright, fresh, and balanced with acidity, sweetness, heat, and crunch. The brussel sprouts were grilled and flavored to perfection! My Gold Rush cocktail, exquisite! My servers, on both visits, were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive! Like I said, everything, perfection! Restaurant is located on the 1st floor inside the Omni hotel. I absolutely love the restaurant layout and decor. It's very chic and modern! They also have happy hour from 3-5pm! Give them a try! They're spectacular!

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