Tryst Cafe is easily one of the best restaurants in North Phoenix. It's rare to find a restaurant that completely masters both breakfast and dinner, but they manage to do it perfectly. Every time we visit, the food is exceptional and the quality is incredibly consistent. Beyond the amazing food, the staff is wonderful. They are genuinely friendly, attentive, and provide top-notch service that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk through the door. Whether you are looking for a great start to your morning or a fantastic dinner to wind down your day, I highly recommend Tryst Cafe. It's a five-star experience all around. read more

Tryst Cafe PHX (Phoenix location) Visit 3/2/26 Today 4:40pm Address: 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, Ste 108, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA Phone: (480) 585-7978 Note: must be driving down Tatum Blvd on west side of street heading south in turn into Wells fargo/ Starbuck / Walgreens parking lot in the back. Tryst Cafe was absolutely amazing! Chef Oscar -- the Carnitas tacos were to die for. So flavorful and perfectly cooked! Huge shoutout to our wonderful server Sasha for the Top Notch service, and to owner Lisa for creating such a fantastic spot. Can't wait to come back -- thank you for such a delicious experience! Thank you All for the fun experience. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture. Cost was around sixteen bucks with a nice tip. Well worth the money, 3 nice size tacos, I was so full. No Desert this time. hahaha 5 STARS Kelly Levi read more

Great natural food + service - - - - - - - - February, 2026 Visit We visited Phoenix / Scottsdale in February and visited family one night, meeting for dinner at Tryst; they highly recommend it, for the strong use of all natural foods (only grass-fed beef and bison, organic tequila, etc.), and now we recommend Tryst, too! We shared the ahi tuna melt - fantastic at melted cheese pairs well with the tuna; and the all grass fed bison - a great surf and turf pairing. For sides my wonderful enjoyed the fruit and I enjoyed the sweet potato tater tots, crisped up just right. We also enjoyed the prickly pear margaritas, with organic tequila, one with a salted rim - nice, and the other with a sugared rim - fantastic!! Great service by Haven, esp with such a large group - thanks! ----- ----- ----- read more

This was my first time at this restaurant and I was excited because I had already looked at the menu and there were lots of exciting options. They seemed to be short-staffed, but everyone was really friendly. The music is a little loud, but we got a table outside and it was a little bit better. I only had the chicken and goat cheese salad, but it was amazing! The chicken was tender, the pear was ripe, and the goat cheese melts in your mouth. I look forward to going back and trying out other dishes. read more

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My son got the BBQ burger again. Today he let me have a bite. And I have to say the meat quality is very good. They even perfectly cooked it medium rare. A little bummed we had to sit outside when it's 112 out, because you could only sit inside if you had a reservation. Who knew this lil spot did reservations. SO MAKE A RESERVATION. lol Although they do have a good fan misting situation happening I got the fish tacos and they did not disappoint. They looked so good my son stole a whole taco from me. And I'm still stuffed from the 2 I ate. Huge piece of yummy tasting fish Hubs got the Reuben and it was 7/10 The sweet potato tots are really really good read more

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I tried several of their items from a tomato bisque, turkey wrap, nachos, and an iced matcha. It's very important to note that they ask if you want to add milk but they don't tell you that it costs extra. The same goes for other items such as lettuce and tomato which don't cost extra at other places. The soup was not warm, the turkey wrap was wet for some odd reason, and the nachos were not as crispy as others I've had. The service was friendly and amiable and the place was relatively clean. It's unfortunate the quality of food was not good and there were too many hidden fees that should be clearly laid out in the menu. read more

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Hello Everyone: This review is for the Tryst Cafe location in Phoenix off of Tatum. First, I would like to mention Rachel "C" was our waitress and was very attentive. Smoothie: I was in the mood for a smoothie, and saw on the menu they had them, but found out their smoothie was a powder they reconstitute so I skipped that. If you are someone who prefers fresh fruit smoothies, I only write for you to be aware of this when considering. The smoothies are $10 if you order one with any add-in ingredients adding to the cost (outlined on the menu). I ordered the Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps which are a combination of shrimp, cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, mango, avocado, cilantro, mint, pomegranate (in season) and crispy wonton strips served with lettuce, a peanut and a sweet chili sauce for $18.75. Pros: Plenty of food to put in the lettuce wraps. This is almost enough for two people for a lighter lunch. Ingredients were fresh. Cons: The shrimp were a bit overdone because they were very small and it can be tricky not to overcook very small shrimp. Also, the shrimp were warm, but the rest of the ingredients were cold which made for an odd combination. The sauce/juice the main ingredients were served in was very spicy. I did not see on the menu there was any sauce/juice on the ingredients, but there was plenty of it on the bottom of the bowl. Therefore, the peanut sauce and the sweet chili sauce were not used because there was no way one would taste either on top of the flavors already within the ingredients. I don't mind spicy, but I draw it to your attention. If you don't care for spicy food I suggest you order something else. Overall, I would give this dish a 7 out of 10 only because of the shrimp being tough and the spice level of the wrap ingredients which the customer has no control over. My husband ordered the Chicken Tacos which consist of grilled chicken, grilled red and green bell peppers, grilled onion with a chipotle ranch dressing on top for $16.75. As you can see from the photo, this is a decent portion for anyone who is really hungry. But, hubby did not have any trouble eating all three of them! He said they were an 8 out of 10 for overall flavor. On the side of the serving plate was avocado, sour cream and a salsa to add to the tacos which was a nice touch. I recommend if you order the chicken tacos ask for the chipotle ranch dressing on the side. Hubby felt it was a little bit too much for him and he would have rather have added his own with the amount he preferred. What would have made this a five-star experience? 1. Cook the shrimp less time if continuing to use small shrimp. 2. OR: Cook the shrimp ahead of time and chill them so all the lettuce wrap ingredients served in the bowl are cold. 3. Find a balance between the spicy sauce/juice with the lettuce wrap ingredients, so the peanut and the sweet chili sauces can be enjoyed as well. 4. Serve the tacos with the chipotle ranch sauce on the side. I realize this changes the presentation because the sauce adds to the visual appeal, but if someone does not really care for the sauce, it is served over everything and in a decent layer, so it can be disappointing if one does not care for this particular sauce. 5. Have the smoothie base be fresh fruit instead of a powder. Overall, I recommend Tryst Cafe and encourage you to also try one of their breakfast entrees which we have in the past and found enjoyable. read more

Service is key and tonight's visit to Tryst was no different. Our server/ bartender made some great cocktails. The Old Fashioned is delectable. The calimari appetized fell short. Too much breading and it was bitter too. Our salads were delicious as per usual. The staff makes you feel safe and the restaurant is clean read more

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I love this place! I've been coming here for years, but never posted a review. Seems like people only post reviews when something goes wrong, because I read so often when people start out with the phrase "I've been here so many time...." which means they really enjoyed the place. I've been coming here for probably eight years and I've always had a wonderful experience. The food is consistent. The staff has been here for a long time and they treat you like family. It's like a home away from home. It's a small space but big in hospitality and flavor! read more

Located near the desert ridge mall this place is up for all those healthy choices we make! We went in on a busy thursday, we were seated outside and there was space heaters which helped us keep warm. The service is slow with just two ladies but how wonderful are they! I went with the jackfruit bowl, my friends picked a veggie omelette The serving and presentation is really good! I didn't waste any time in diving in. The jackfruit tasted fantastic, it was saucy and juicy at the same time. The quinoa was really good too! Overall a very delicious bowl. My friend said the the omlette was decent and had a good flavor. We ended with a chocolate ganache cake, it was the best. It was warm gooey and perfect way to end a meal. I would definitely be back to this place. Loved the whole vibe, food and the service. Can't wait to try their drink section! read more

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Such a chill and comfortable place! The food was very refreshing and clean, I had the penne chicken pasta with pesto and subbed gluten free pasta, it was refreshing. and a nice little meal. The servers were nice, and it was lovely to see them interacting with their regulars too, super sweet to everyone read more

Food and service was great. Really great. It was a little crowded. Our table was tiny.

We really enjoyed our lunch / brunch. The service was amazing. It's cool being at a restaurant with workers who really seem to love their job and take pride in it. The food was really good - loved my bison burger. Everything tasted extremely fresh with high quality ingredients which I appreciated. Hope to be back soon! read more

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A friend of mine is gluten free and had chose to eat here for lunch. I am not gluten free but was impressed to see all the items on the menu that she was able to enjoy. The service was not the greatest the server did not come to refill our glasses of water or offer refills on soda at one point my friend asked for a refill. I ordered the Creamy Pesto Penne and was very disappointed, my noodles were very over cooked and mushy and the pesto/sauce was very bland. My friend shared she had enjoyed her burger, I can't see myself coming back to this restaurant but can appreciate the variety of options for those who have allergies and are gluten free. read more

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Not sure what it is as of lately but glad I came back, to give it another chance... the energy in here is beautiful. The diversity. Reminds me of pre 2020. When I used to come in daily after work for a sangria and pyramid cake. The service is fantastic the food is phenomenal. read more

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This restaurant has been a family staple for years. Celebrating birthdays, graduations, family brunches and everything inbetween. The food is fresh and healthy, the sweet potato tots are a must! I've never had anything I didn't like here. The servers are amazing, Mercedes and Sasha are the best!!!! read more

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I had a good lunch here! The patio was a perfect setting and the noise level was blessedly low. There was no pressure to free up space so my friend and I had a leisurely meetup. My Bloody Mary had just the right spice and my fish and chips entree was very good. The menu is varied and interesting and I look forward to another visit to try one of the interesting entrees. read more

I forgot to say from my last visit, that it was expensive for what I ordered? Had chicken strips with a glass wine tot as l price was $30. Had ginger beer which I enjoyed. The yelp menu said had gluten free pizza. That was not case. Service was decent. Bit pricy for me unfortunately read more

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The food itself was okay- I got the open face vegan burger but it was just not worth the price. The bread wasn't great- the salad was meh. It was fine to try but I'd rather go somewhere else I think! Very cute inside though! read more

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Tried this restaurant after it came up on Facebook. Location is pretty good, right opposite to desert ridge mall. We tried sweet potato burger with fries, summer rolls and brownie. Burger doesn't come as a typical burger but comes with a slice of bread. But everything tasted great. Especially their fries are just perfect. Brownie looked basic but tasted delicious. Service is decent and ambiance is just ok. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here with giftcards and had never been before. I will repeatedly come back to this place. The food and service were amazing. The chicken tortilla soup I just door dashed as well because it's that good and It showed up still hot. New favorite restaurant!!! read more

We love this place for brunch and lunch! My family, friends, and I come here all the time. The food is always great with tons of options, and the staff is super friendly--Nicky especially is the sweetest and so helpful. The vibe is super cute and boho-chic, with both indoor and outdoor seating (misters outside, which is a lifesaver) and it's pet-friendly too. Just an all-around awesome spot! read more

We had a girls lunch at Tryst today. It was our first time and we all agreed that we would go back. One friend had breakfast, which is served until 2pm. One had the pita sandwich and fries. I had the ahi tuna salad. They were all very good. The portions were large and priced fairly. Our server was super sweet. She was kind to let us visit past our meals so I tipped a her extra. The decor is very cute and all of the staff were friendly. I would recommend this place for sure! read more

Large selection of Delicious Food and Healthy Choices in good portions. Service was great!

A hidden gem in the shopping plaza. Healthy food done rights. Avocado toast is so good. Love the pomegranate seeds and smoky sauce. My husband had a Ruben and it was very good. Loved the fries. read more

The food is very bland and mushy overall. So much mayo on the breakfast sandwich My husband's chilaquiles was very mid and mushy. The atmosphere is nice but looking around the grey hair in the room tells me the kind of clientele that the food is made for; maybe there are better menu items but we were pretty disappointed. :( read more

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Delicious! Incredible menu. My GF and I came by for lunch and loved it. She had the lox and I had the veggie burger and we shared an order of their yummy sweet potato tots! Big portions. So fresh. The only reason not 5 stars is the service was very slow. I think they just need another team member. read more

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I don't know what I was more impressed with- the food or the service! I'll go with both. We stay around the corner and have for about 4 years when coming down to Phoenix and this is the first time being here. Can't believe it took this long to find it! Do yourself a favor and grab a bite to eat :) Oh, and the shrimp wraps!.... ::chef's kiss:: read more

Okay real honest opinion... Came in for bottomless mimosas... ended up ordering more because Sasha was just so sweet. She radiates positivity and her communication with other employees was impeccable. It's refreshing (and rare) to come somewhere where the employee actually cares about their job and the guests instead of the money. Will definitely be back ! read more

Haven't been here in a while. Still really good. Great friendly service. My fish and chips were really good. My wife loved her veggie platter. Decent prices. Highly recommend. read more

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The food is always amazing. They were extra great with us once hearing an out of town birthday college kid asked to go to Tryst for his bday. Fantastic mimosas, specialty coffee drinks and truly delicious food-Every time. Popular- so call ahead for reservations. read more

My husband, son, and I came here for dinner last night and it was really good! I think I had been once many years ago but hadn't been back. So many of the desert ridge area restaurants get crazy busy, but Tryst is more low key! We sat on the patio and it was nice, they turned on the heaters. My husband got a bacon cheeseburger and I got a sweet potato burger, which came with a side salad, but I also got fries too since I wanted both! The menu is really big, they have tons of options. Lots of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free stuff! Service was good. Our fries and burgers were really tasty. And my sweet potato burger actually held together without crumbling which was awesome! Fries were nice and crispy. For dessert though we ordered a cookie and it was like a grocery store prepackaged cookie so I do wish they would've said that on the menu haha. But it was still good. Glad we stopped here for sure and we will return! read more

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Fish & Chips here insanely delicious. The service is always excellent and the ambiance is super chill as well as the location on Tatum. Also the hemp seed tamales are amazing. I've tried the breakfast and it's always filling- only reason it's missing a start is because I end up spending 100 bucks on a dinner or brunch for two which I don't mind a place naming their worth but you pay for quality and location at Tryst. read more

I really wanted to love this place. My mom's Denver omelette and fruit were great, but service was very slow. I ordered the pecan-crusted gluten-free French toast with eggs and bacon. The toast tasted off--turns out the nuts were stale. I'd already eaten quite a bit before realizing it. When I told the server, he said he'd taken 20% off, but it ended up being just $1.49. I hope they tossed those nuts. The patio was nice and our server was friendly, but overall the experience and how they handled it were disappointing. read more

Was in town and made a breakfast reservation for Saturday morning. (Def did not need one because there was plenty of seating at 930 on Saturday morning). We sat for a very long time before getting offered a drink or anything for that matter. The waitress was friendly and kind but she did not listen to what we ordered. When our orders arrived (via someone other than our waitress) we told her that our orders were wrong. The girl literally said nothing, just stared at us looking odd, then walked away. It was bizarre. Then no one came back until we were done with our wrong meals. The waitress drops the check off and i told her the cost was wrong because the meals were wrong and she attempted to argue with me. She ended up correcting my bill but I can tell you I'll not be going back. The food was actually good though read more

We lived our recent visit here. My kids had early release day so we dined in for a relaxing meal on their patio. The food and service didn't disappoint. My youngest had a chicken sandwich and said it was one of the best ever. And that's a huge compliment from that picky eater. My older one enjoyed a salad with salmon and figs. I had a bite and it was delicious. My meal was also tasty. A burger, fries and a side of mac and cheese to share. Server was kind and attentive. A great time by all. read more

This is the 'New York' Venue that I have been searching for over my years in Arizona. Based on very positive word of mouth, I visited Tryst on a Saturday late morning in July. After a rocky start, it took me half an hour to locate, it is amongst Businesses. However, after having 'landed' I was greeted warmly, and thereby began a truly seminal experience. I, Vegetarian, my Wife not so, found a plethora of interesting choices. I went with the Kale, Avocado, Cheese Omelet, She with the Spanish Omelet. Both superb. Her Chorizo was first rate, as were her French Fries, Wheat Toast. My Kale was not overcooked, and the English Muffin, an option, ($1), was quality. The Coffee was fresh, with an excellent 'mouth feel' of an expensive blend. The Service was first rate, Sasha, kept my coffee filled, and warm. I will definitely repeat, next time getting her the Hamburger, seeing such at the next table, she described as looking 'scrumptious.' This Venue is a don't miss. read more

Love this place! It's cute indoors and outdoors and the staff is the best. They make you feel very welcome, like your family. The food is phenomenal, I haven't had anything I didn't like yet! You must come and try! I could eat here for every meal! read more

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I have been dining at Tryst Cafe for years. I cannot believe that I have not written a review yet! Honestly this was a great experience while other visits were perhaps not entirely positive. I stopped for a happy hour cocktail, snack and takeout. The place was empty at 430 on a Friday. Although it's December 23rd, there is sunshine and 67 degrees on the sheltered patio. Margarita, beer battered green beans $7HH with chipotle ranch (excellent) and a nice dose of AHHHHH. My server was friendly, knowledgeable and apparently also my bartender. Margarita $8HH was strong and classic reposado. Server checks back to I can bask in the sunny patio and enjoy my margie and snacks She answered several menu questions then took a takeout order for a Bacon BBQ Burger, medium, with sweet potato tots. I asked for the bun, bacon and sauce on the side so travel without sogginess. And later I added a small salad with their cilantro ranch dressing. Server happily accommodated it all. Check was handled promptly so the hot takeout food didn't wait for me to pay. Packaging was very careful and the bag was sturdy. Server asked if I wanted utensils. Got home with everything intact. Salad was spring mix with carrots, charred corn and tomato. Very fresh. Cilantro ranch is drinkable, it's so good. (On previous visits I have enjoyed it with the excellent steak walnut and blue salad) Burger was cooked just right for reheating at home to medium as ordered. Order was prepared exactly to my request, with the bun all nice and toasty dry on the side for assembly at home with the bacon and sauce. The sweet potato tots are the bomb!! The BBQ sauce was fine and burger had good cheese balance. Thick tomato, generous lettuce and fried onions on top. Beef quality can't be beat, and this one fed two adults at home. I also brought home a few green beans which held up surprisingly well. I thought about ordering more of the delicious Chipotle ranch dip but I refrained. Yum!! Server recognized immediately that I was a ranch gal. Lol. Other visits over the years have revealed a heavy tortilla soup, not crispy buffalo cauliflower but amazing breakfasts and coffee. My mother loves the croissant breakfast sandwich and the flavored green teas. Service is always solid! There is a lot to love about Tryst! read more

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First time at Tryst Cafe for a friend's birthday dinner. Quiet Sunday evening, nice patio and inside dining. It was still happy hour time so we had buffalo cauliflower and riblets. Hands down, the riblets were perfectly cooked and seasoned with a slight kick. The cauliflower was roasted and served with buffalo and other dipping sauces. Split a sweet potato veggie burger as an open face sandwich with onion and avocado. The other half was the bison burger with gorgonzola cheese, crispy onion and a bourbon sauce. Loved the bison burger flavors. Service was very good. Lots of menu choices. Prices were reasonable. Birthday desert was a nice touch. Will be back. Put this one on your list. read more

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