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    Sweet Desert Cafe

    4.4 (575 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    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!

    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!

    Mixed Berry Delight Crepes
    Aiyana R.

    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!

    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

    Jennifer M.

    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!!!

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    This place is the best!!! My friend took me here.. service was incredible, food was delicious!!!

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    Great Customer Service! Amazing food and so many delicious options. Would love to see them do great!

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    Delicious and friendly service they have coffee and lemon water to self serve the eggs avocado Benedict were very good

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