Coffee - good Egg white omelet - good Meat lovers omelet- fair if you like diced up meat falling out of your omelette. Otherwise, not the best. Cute place though and someplace to go if you know what to order. read more

So disappointed. Got the chorizo and eggs and there was no chorizo. Would have let it slide but it happened to two people at my table as well. They ended up bringing the chorizo out and brought the smallest bowl of chorizo out. Out of 4 people at my table they messed up 3 of the orders. Overall food was okay but not worth the bad service. We waited so long for our food and no one was attentive to us. I did not have water for my entire meal because it was never refilled. And I can't forget about the off/weird ambience. A lot of EDM which I don't mind, but the music is so loud. Very confusing and something I don't think a lot of people would prefer early for breakfast. Personally, I would just recommend going somewhere else it is not worth the trouble and the minimal discounts they offer when they mess up. read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Chorizo Benedict minus the chorizo they forgot. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This one was a bit disappointing from a food, ambiance, decor, and speed standpoint. We were in this part of town for a class and wanted to stop in for breakfast...not sure that we'll be back given the amout of other options in the area. read more

**REASONABLY-PRICED DINNER IN PHOENIX** 3.5 stars. It was NOT Scottsdale, but the ambiance was nice and the people were friendly. 20 minute drive from downtown PHX. We sat outside the patio area with other neighboring couples. ORDERED: *THE AFFAIRE ($10) Local greens, roasted tomatoes, shredded carrots, roasted beets, cucumbers, red onions, sliced portobello w/ house balsamic vinaigrette was fresh and delicious. *JAMAICAN TILAPIA FILET ($17) Pan seared wild tilapia, cilantro rice and mango salsa was definitely fresh and good. I didn't care for the cilantro rice though. It would have tasted better with roasted side vegetables instead. But overall, a solid entree and would recommend. EXTRA: *CARROT CAKE (limited edition for March - $6) I was not impressed by the cake. Runny cream cheese frosting and the cake was too sweet and not flavorful. *COFFEE ($2.75) Organic and fresh, it tasted good. Friendly waiter. I like the fact that the restaurant endorse local farms and foods, emphasizing on freshness, organic, and healthy. Downside? A bit far from downtown PHX or Scottsdale. Overall, a good HEALTHY dining experience in PHX. RECOMMEND. read more

7/28/11 Took Mom here for happy hour, and the whole experience was just 2.5 stars, but I rounded up to three, since the cheese and charcuterie plate was solid, and I was given a second chance at a cocktail (when the first, the mojito, was not very good), so Mom ordered a Bloody Mary, but she didn't like it, either. We couldn't wait to try the three-hummus plate, but we weren't impressed. Even the sweet potato tots couldn't cut it. Just the meat and cheese plate satisfied. The chocolate chip bread pudding was a HUGE disappointment-- very dry, and not much chocolate flavor. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tryst-cafe-phoenix?select=52IqPNephB7PRq-6r6dsMA#52IqPNephB7PRq-6r6dsMA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tryst-cafe-phoenix?select=uCuB5TKZU4JZVyoerb_CJg#uCuB5TKZU4JZVyoerb_CJg I don't think I've been back for happy hour... read more

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YUM! I had breakfast here last weekend. The patio is a great place to enjoy the fresh air. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. I started with the organic bloody mary. It was not my favorite. The skewer had cheese on it that tasted like refrigerator, yuck. The meal was much better. I ordered the veggie omelet and switched my side to the sweet potato tots based on previous reviews. The tots were delish. They were crispy and not greasy. The omelet was perfectly cooked, I asked for no oil and they made it perfectly. I will most certainly be back! read more

"Line-caught Alaskan salmon" tasted pretty gamey to me. Asparagus was OK, would have been better grilled.

Love this place! I've been here for breakfast on three occasions (can't wait to nosh at lunch or dinner here sometime too), and they've killed it every time. They have an awesome menu for full gluten and gluten free people alike! I had the pecan crusted French toast (gf) and it was amazing. Crunchy, sweet, and delicious. If you have a kiddo that doesn't like to eat-ever-take them here. My son insists he doesn't want to eat and then munches away on the bacon and pancakes kids meal. The kids meal is a very generous portion too, as are the adult meals. The restaurant style is "upscale casual". You probably won't leave here without paying $10-$12 per person for breakfast, but it's well worth it. They cater to all diets: vegan, gf, dairy free, and nothing free. Plus the food is delicious, ranging from unique offerings to traditional standbys. Its hard not to come in, relax, and enjoy some good eats with family and friends. read more

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Items selected include: Coffee Monte Cristo with two French Toast slices, ham, Gruyere, strawberry jam with sweet potato tots and organic ketchup Pineapple Upside Down Pancake PB&J French Toast on Brioche Located close to my then-sublease and featuring a menu annotated as organic along with praise from local magazines Tryst Café seemed like a good choice for my first breakfast in town and with interesting options on both the sweet and the savory side we arrived early to find the space as well as the service to be warm and inviting. Seated on entry and presented with menus, water, and gratuitously refilled fair trade coffee (bring your own artificial sweetener if you don't fancy stevia) from a pleasant and efficient woman named Joanna who was seemingly running the show solo the meal most certainly started out well...at least until the food arrived. Featuring a frequently changing selection of items based on what is fresh and local I have to commend Tryst for offering a multitude of options catering to a variety of dietary restrictions, but on the whole the only item which was tasted that really impressed was the French Toast; a hard to mess up amalgam of rich peanut butter and jam on eggy brioche that was pan seared golden and quite good even though the fruit cup lacked flavor aside from the overwhelming melon. Moving past the toast, I guess the tots were as good as you can do with fried potatoes - a light sweetness, though some a bit overcooked - but the flavorless and watery ham on the Monte Cristo and the single ring of too-dull-to-taste Pineapple cooked into the base of a pancake no better than Bisquick left much to be desired. Unique enough as an option for persons with food allergies or restrictions I certainly see a place for Tryst Café in the local food scene - just not in mine, not considering the overall quality Phoenix's breakfast/brunch scene and organic/healthy/vegan spaces like Herb Box or Nami read more

Great breakfast restaurant near Desert Ridge in North Phoenix--good natural, organic food. Had chorizo and eggs, great presentation and absolutely delicious! Will be back for dinner service and can't wait to sample some organic wines! read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Great breakfast! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First time here and LAST time. There are too many other nice places In town to go to, do not waste your time and money here. Went there on a Wednesday morning and it was not busy and waited to be seated. I also noticed that that was the norm for all customers. Ordered and shared a few things that were recommended by the waiter - breakfast burrito and Hawaiian Breakfast which were both average to poor. If that is what is recommended then the other dishes must be pig slop. The over the top was when my daughter ordered orange juice and then had a refill and that came to $5 and $2.50 so I asked the waiter why there was a price difference an was explained that each juice hasa $2 surcharge and that the first glass of oj was $5 and he thought he would give me a break and charge a refill for $2.50. Wow sounds like somebody feels guilty of the price. The waiter said he would include a comment card which would go straight to the owner, so I thought Yelp would be a better way to wake up this cafe. Lastly, I thought all the items were way over priced from entree to beverages. I love trying new places but the key is to have your customers come back which I will not be back here until things change with prices and service. If I could give this place a zero star, that is more reflective read more

We were up by Desert Ridge at lunch time, and decided breakfast sounded like a good thing for lunch...found Tryst Cafe. It's kind of behind the Starbucks across Tatum from the shopping center. Parking was tough, but we found a spot over by the bank. Walked in and it looked like a pretty cool/trendy place. Since we're in the midst of the 'shoulder season' here, we opted to eat on the patio. I decided to try the Pecan crusted Brioche French Toast. My buddy ordered the Chorizo. Both were well plated. The French toast was really nice - the pecans (generously crusted) added a nice crunch, and the syrup was good. My friend said the Chorizo was also very good. The coffee was kind of flat. This is a neat place to grab a bit of breakfast (they have other stuff, too, if you're wanting a sandwich or some such). Need to come back and explore the menu more. read more

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Excellent food and service! I went for brunch while visiting Phoenix. Menu with lots of options and all of the food was delicious! read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Breakfast sandwich and eggs Benedict - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The day of the week you go to this place matters. It has potential to be five stars, if they had the weekend staff, all week long. The week staff, is more like help, and they have attitudes to match. The place is rather filthy too, the patio cover walls, along with those fans from 1970, look like they haven't been cleaned since the opening! The shame is the food is really GOOD! They just need to put some tender and care into their actual place, and maybe hire some more smiles and less frowns. Plus - for being the only breakfast place in the area, it's alright. read more

Great gluten free menu, and they have kombucha! The staff were super friendly and they were very accommodating to special requests (like my smoked salmon and scrambled egg with gluten-free toast). read more

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Stopped here for dinner, and not for breakfast or lunch, which appears to be the focus of this restaurant. The fried green beans and spinach artichoke dip were good as appetizers, and having a few dipping sauce options on the plate was a nice touch. Kids gobbled it all up. For entries, kids had burgers with high marks. My wife ordered the garden burger, which was the table favorite. I ordered the salmon, and while it was decent, it could use some improvement. One of the side dishes was a surprising revisit of the spinach artichoke dip. If the owner could swap that out for some risotto, I could have possibly given this place 5 stars. Also as a side, don't miss the sweet potato hash - it actually saved the day by balancing out the lack luster salmon. For dessert, try the gluten free cupcakes. These bite size treats will not disappoint. Service was awesome. Worth a visit. read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Bar area - atmosphere was very good. Though a slight wafting of smoke smell comes in from the nearby outdoor smoking area. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was recovering from kidney surgery in a hotel close to the restaurant. I could not drive and barely could get out of bed. I placed an order for delivery. When my food arrived, part of my order was missing and the food was cold and inedible. My order was nearly $40 for 1 person! I didn't get all of it and what I did get, i threw most of it away. I called to let her know i was missing part of my order and she said "sorry I missed putting it in there, you can come down and get it". Ummmm I just spent all this money for delivery for a reason. I was very disappointed. read more

I've been here several times now and have loved everything I've tried. The pulled pork sandwich, the tempura friend string beans, the hummus sampler, grilled chicken and goat salad, the burger, the sweet potato toters, the wine- it's all been good. The wait staff are very friendly and nice too. Can't go wrong by coming here! read more

Fabulous service and great food. I have had them cater many events including a dinner party last night. Everything was great! I will continue to think of them first as they are always consistent, reliable and great service and he food is always great! read more

Can i give this a zero ? No seriously, can I please give no stars? I came here because of the numerous reviews on yelp. (Maybe they were having an off day , maybe I can make excuses for them ?) So here's how it went down. We went in and not only was there no one to greet you at the door, the hostess walked past us twice before coming back and acknowledging us (5 minutes down) and then we got to the table. Nice, clean and while it was cozy (as the realtors may call it) we were hoping to enjoy the meal. ha ! 15 minutes later (I used a timer) someone comes and gets our order - no, the waiter did not acknowledge us, walked by us numerous times, and when he did (Jason, I think) he was curt and abrupt. Ok the food will make up right ? Wrong !! The food came another 15 minutes later, luke warm - so no fault of the kitchen stafff - the coffee was lacking (I am a coffee snob, so that may be me completely being unreasonable) and the fruit drink was ok (I forget what it was). The food was ok, nothing to wow you with nothing to really rave about. Asked for the check which came promptly but was not picked up for 10 minutes and I walked it over to the register. Our waiter could be heard complaining about some customers with his coworkers (we all do it, but seriously, not in ear shot!) and he slowly walks over, charges us. No really, the worst service in a long time. Tip = 0.00 Something I have never done but it was just the worst dining experience yet. Maybe my expectations were high, maybe I thought it would be great...what a let down read more

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One of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. Upon entering staff walked by multiple times without making eye contact. After ten minutes the hostess, who was pleasant, seated us. Service was slow, juice was watered down, soda fountain broken. 45 minutes later (yes, that long) after our order was taken, the food was delivered delivered and the items were cold. Server never checked back for the quality of food. Manager was nowhere to be found... read more

Pretty damn great, I must say. Went as a rec' from another foodie who told me about their happy/half hour (whole menue is 50% off from 3-6pm), can't refuse that! When we arrived I was pleased with the casual atmosphere and good service. Local, organic fare that's BPA + GMO free + gluten free as well? Definitely a big plus in my book. So far I've been twice and haven't been disappointed either time. Menu items I've had are: the caprese, the chicken caesar salad (the balsamic dressing on the chicken is to die for!), the green beans, the ahi salad, the pulled pork sandwich (a lil' too saucy for my tastes but good nonetheless, the cheeseburger, the beef filet, and the shrimp tacos (shrimp was very fresh, the side of white rice was kinda weird.) Yes, we like to go big or go home. :9 I definitely recommend to anyone who's looking for good + fresh food around 3-6pm. I don't think I would go anytime other than happy/half hour though as the food isn't good enough to validate $16 for three shrimp tacos, $12 for a caesar salad, or $19 for a thin filet. read more

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We arrived at the cafe around 10:30 a.m. and there was a bit of a wait to get seated ~15 minutes or so. Once we were seated we looked over the menu and it was a bit of sticker shock for a $10 plate for just pancakes with no sides of any kind and additional $2.50 for any kind of topper (chocolate chips, etc.). A side of sausage would have been $3.50 extra. I opted for a plate of pancakes anyways and my fiancee ordered a sampler plate so that we could share between the two of us - a blend of the sweet and savory is always nice for breakfast. The pancakes had an odd flavor to them and I never was quite able to discern what was different about them - not bad, but just a bit odd. His meal was good and probably the best part was the potatoes. Overall: B I'd be curious to try something other than breakfast from here, but most likely wouldn't be back for breakfast considering all the other places around to try out and the higher price point. read more

All I can say is yum! I wanted something light but filling and this Was the perfect salad. Someone posted that it has feta cheese...This is very good goat cheese btw! I added to steak and it.was.delicious! read more

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Valentine's Day: Fabulous late lunch and service from Chelsea. Everything was very fresh and simply delicious. I loved the Roasted Beet salad. I wasn't disappointed that I forgot to get "dressing on the side". We love that this place is in the neighborhood and is a genuinely nice, quiet atmosphere with great healthy food. Hope Tryst can keep up in this economy. We plan to check out the breakfast too! read more

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Tryst Cafe is easily accessible as it's right off of 101, but I'll admit that it's slightly hidden as it's in a strip mall across from the Desert Ridge Shopping Center. Their goal is to serve tasty locally and organically sourced foods. In addition they have several vegan friendly options on their menu. When I arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere. With the ability to sit at the bar, sit inside at a table, or even outside, you have multiple options to choose from. Per their website wine and beer tasting is available along with a daily happy hour. In addition, live in-house entertainment is provided on Monday nights. I could definitely see myself chilling out on a Monday night, eating some food and listening to relaxing music in an atmosphere found at Tryst. Having conversed with Tryst Cafe on Twitter I knew exactly what my vegan options were and decided on the Hummus Trio, Desert Ridge Spring Rolls, and GTs Kombucha tea. Each portion was beyond tasty. If you like hummus, you'll love the trio option. As for the rolls, I've never had anything like it but REALLY like them. With the mango they had a slight sweetness but the dipping sauce provided a tiny kick that was complimenting to the rolls. With prices ranging between $6.25-$10 for lunch I found it was affordable and worth the price for the portions we received. read more

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Food is good. A little pricy for the service you get. Kitchen has been very slow the handfulll of times I have gone. If you don't mind the waiting, like I said food is good Very small seating area half us outdoors. read more

I can't speak to the ambiance because a friend brought take-out. My turkey burger was delicious and my companions enjoyed their sandwiches (tuna melt and pulled pork). My fries might have been tasty had they not been limp and sad (in comparison to the turkey burger which was still quite warm). Our side of pita and hummus was disappointing. The pita was so old it had turned into extra chewy lavosh. Eating one piece gave my jaws a workout. The hummus itself was super extra mediocre. There was something off about it. I may try Tryst again but I certainly won't make a special effort. read more

Came to review my third visit to Tryst---my first breakfast---and saw to my shock that I had failed to review previous meals. Well, both were dinner. And both times, I got the Ahi Tuna Melt, which totally knocked my socks off---I ordered it twice! I know DH got the Kalua Pork one time, and really liked it, and the second time he got the Buffalo Chicken wrap. Yes, he did, because I remember he commented it could have been spicier, but was otherwise good. So third visit, brekkie with the girls. Three of us, so order was placed as: Lox Delight, Tryst Benedict, and Banana Quinoa Pancakes. Lox Delight: Looked delicious and must have been delicious, because the very generous portion went quickly, and I am sure I heard some happy "Ummms" from my friend. Quinoa and Banana Pancakes: they arrived beautifully golden and a good 7-8 inches across, but after a bite or two, my friend apologetically told our server that they were too dry. The server asked if my friend would prefer something else and she requested the buttermilk pancakes, and I swear that within 5 minutes there was a fresh batch of beautiful pancakes on our table---all with a smile. Tryst Benedict: SO good. But there were a couple of misses, which is why just 3 star rating. (Which is---as it says---"A-OK", but not a perfect meal). For starters, I ordered the Benedict with poached eggs and the server asked me specifically if I wanted them well done or runny, and I told her runny. (Don't judge) The egg yolks were hard, so I missed out on mixing that lovely, liquid-y yolk with the ever-so delicious chili ( and I do mean DELICIOUS!!!) sauce. And the sweet potato tots arrived cold and limp. And in case you are wondering why I didn't send it back, it was because the eggs were edible and tasty---just disappointing. And I probably wouldn't have eaten more than a few tots anyway, so limiting myself to two (the first was "meh!", and the second to make sure it was "meh!") was no great loss. Ambiance is non-existent (but no big deal), service was overall very good, and the coffee was excellent and plentiful. I'd totally go back if my friend who lives down that way suggested it again. read more

I have no idea if the food is good at this place as I never had a chance to try it. Came after calling ahead and putting our name in the list and being told the wait was 15 mins. When we showed up there was no list of course. After waiting 15 mins the hostess pointed at us to be seated and walked us to the table. Sat us and left. 2 mins later she came back asked us the name of put party and then proceeded to say she didn't mean to sit us but someone else. This person actually asked us to get up and give the table to the other party. Are you serious???? I understand one can make a mistake but you don't treat costumers like that! Thankfully we hadn't ordered our food yet, she may have taken the forks out of our mouth! read more

Our food was amazing! I'd highly recommend. The only drawback was service was a little slow but servers were friendly and we'd go back any time. Highly recommend the seared ahi tuna sandwich! read more

A small restaurant located just across the street from the Desert Ridge Marketplace (in the Shade shopping center). The service was very good, but I wasn't super impressed with the food. The menu did have a nice selection of items ranging from salads to sandwiches to BBQ, but I wouldn't say that I was in love with my order. I ordered the BBQ pork sandwich with sweet potato tots. The tots were kind of crispy/kind of not (sad face) but had good flavor and the BBQ sandwich's sauce was lacking in the flavor department. I only ate about hald of my dinner before becoming disinterested. My dining partner ordered the pork tacos and he seemed to enjoy them. I have heard that Tryst has a pretty amazing breakfast so I will definitely return and give it a try. read more

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The servers were very poor, no smiles no how are you's, their greatings sucked. I asked for the outside patio and the hostess told me to wait and she had to ask and upset server where to put us, they argued for several minutes, I said "can I just sit by the bar?" I had I say hi to one of the servers just to make sure they were alive. But I ate the food and 2 mimosa later I did not care. Our server Daniel was great. read more

Tryst Cafe PHX - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

In an era where small restaurants come and go Tryst Cafe has remained a constant in the Desert Ridge area. And it's easy to see why. There are always diners inside, but it's never crowded. You can make a reservation on Yelp, but there's rarely a wait. And most importantly; the food is quite good. When my family feels like going out but can't agree on a place to eat, Tryst always seems to be the place we settle on. The menu hasn't really changed in the more than six years I have live and dined in this part of town, but the food is consistent, and there are monthly specials that range from delicious to at least it was a unique idea. Lunch and breakfast prices are pretty good. Dinner prices are a little high. But Tryst has been on local dines for as long as I can remember (https://www.localdines.com/Phoenix?ref=19485) with a $30 for $15 gift certificate. Use it and save some cash on some good local fare. read more

We are newer in town and this is our new go to resteraunt. Healthy options- nice bar and not a fussy place, yet still great atmosphere...

I had the most PHENOMENAL looking salad that that sort of BURST open after you cut the cucumber ribbon that tightly held it together. But due to the lack of seasoning and the not the freshest protein on my salad I feel a three star rating is worthy. I don't think any salt or any pepper was used in the proteins or in the dressing and certainly no herbs were tasted. The vegetables in the salad are local and organic and were a nice combination. My husband had the steak salad and the steak was tender and plentiful but also seemed to be unseasoned. Instead of the cilantro ranch dressing that comes with the steak salad he picked the balsamic that was almost tasteless the day we were here. Maybe it was an off day for this restaurant since it was the Memorial Holiday Weekend? I'd give them another try but I certainly would not order any fish here. read more

I first learned about Tryst Cafe when it was recognized with the Best Tater Tots by Phoenix Magazine in Fall 2011. I recently learned that in 2010, Phoenix Magazine also awarded Tryst Cafe with Best New Restaurant. Not sure what to expect, I stopped by once for breakfast and again for dinner a short while later. Both meals were amazing! There are daily happy hour specials from 3-6 PM each day as well as live music on the 1st Monday evening of every month. They also host Tryst Around the World nights and a special New Years Eve menu. I have enjoyed every dish that I have tried from breakfast meals such as the Monte Cristo, a breakfast sandwich, omelets, and of course, sweet potato tater tots (definitely the highlight of any breakfast at Tryst!). I have also enjoyed lunches and dinners at Tryst where I have had some great starters (in fact, there used to be a coupon for a free starter on its Facebook page). Any dish whether an entree, burger, or sandwich has been worth the trip. read more

I would give this a 3.5 if possible but not so 3 it is. I've been here multiple times and it's not the food that keeps me coming back... It's the mimosas! Drinking aside, the food is okay and the service is fair at best. The staff is always pleasant, but during half of my visits here I've had to sit around and wait for over an hour after ordering food. I have tried the Benedict which was flavorless and cold, but it's quite possible it sat around for many minutes before making it to my table. The steak and eggs were ok, but the eggs were not cooked properly and this was after waiting over an hour for food. I have also had the beef beast, which was actually very tasty and I did like the breakfast nachos, as well. The coffee is extremely watery and was disappointing. I have also tried a latte here, but it didn't taste right. I cannot be sure but it tasted like there was almond milk in it so I wouldn't try it again. I really want to love this place, but basically it's a breakfast place I go to when I really just want to have a drink in the morning read more

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Great food and wonderful smiles to great you! Love sitting at the bar and watching Tv and eating in a relaxed place ...chill in your home town come see! read more

Service was just not good at all ... It sucks how you get seated first and the party that got seated after gets service first . Well let's me know if you a blue collar work do eat here . They cater to white collar. So I give a one star because I'm just tired of this shit .... read more