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  • Palette at Phoenix Art Museum

    1625 N. Central Ave. Central Phoenix

    602-257-2191

    12 articles
  • Acacia Cafe

    3701 E. Indian School Rd. East Phoenix

    602-956-0908

    Step up to the counter at this bright, casual Phoenix spot for cheap American cuisine and a hot cup o' joe. For a morning pick-me-up, grab a fresh pastry or a breakfast burrito. At lunch, people line up at Acacia Café for satisfying sandwiches, homemade soups, and salads.
  • Ajo Al's

    5101 N. 16th St. Central Phoenix

    602-222-9902

    It's best not to stand between us and this restaurant when we're on our way there for steak fajitas, as we're likely to knock you down. We can't wait to get to this giant meal, served with rice, beans, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo. Jammed with spicy peppers, onion, and mushroom, these grilled lovelies can't be beat. We love how Al's serves its kicky salsa in tumblers, and we like to pour it over all the yummy entrees here: delicious chicken flautas, Tacos Morongo, even the tasty breakfast burrito when we're at Al's early in the day. We wish we could be there all day!
    3 articles
  • Ajo Al's

    7458 W. Bell Rd. Glendale

    480-998-1734

    Whoever heard of Tacos Morongo? We hadn't, until we started dining each weekend at this popular Mexican diner. Now we're addicted to handmade corn tortillas stuffed with seasoned steak (or chicken, or shrimp) and dressed with fresh cilantro, onions, Jack cheese, and a creamy avocado purée. We ordered it every time we went, until Ajo Al's added a new Rellenos Special to its menu. Chicken or Shrimp, stuffed into a spicy Hatch chile, dipped in batter and fried-it's our new fave! Also fabulous is the Tacos Del Mar platter: Grilled Pacific Hawaiian Ono tacos, served in soft corn tortillas with chipotle cream and cilantro slaw on the side. Don't miss out-get over to Al's!
    2 articles
  • American Way Market Cafe

    1509 N. Arizona Ave. Chandler

    480-772-1877

    American Way Market Café may be located inside a suburban antique mall in Chandler, but this is a full-fledged breakfast and lunch café serving excellent smokehouse sandwiches and flatbread pizzas made on baker Jared Allen’s Proof artisan bread, which is also made on-site. The spacious, airy café has a dining room steeped in nostalgia, the space featuring reclaimed wood and brick facades, and outfitted with vintage furniture and soda pop signage. Lunch menu highlights include the smoked turkey sandwich, made on thick-cut sourdough and layered with cheese and moist, flavorful slivers of turkey. The house pulled pork, served on a hefty brioche bun, is succulent and delicious. Flatbread pizzas are thick, doughy and substantial enough to make a meal. Lighter fare includes handcrafted salads and soups. The restaurant also carries an extensive selection of novelty soda pops.
    2 articles
  • A.T. Oasis Coffee & Tea Shop

    4613 E Thomas Ave East Phoenix

    602-957-2054

    6 articles
  • Au Petit Four

    7217 E. 4th Ave. Central Scottsdale

    480-946-3834

    This cafe serves authentic, addictive staples such as croissants, tarts, pain suisse, and éclairs. Real food hits the high marks with delectable baguette sandwiches and salads, including a wondrous niçoise salad.
    6 articles
  • Butters Pancakes & Cafe

    14795 N. Northsight Blvd. North Scottsdale

    480-991-0011

    Everything from the fresh-squeezed orange juice to the fluffy buttermilk pancakes at Butters Pancakes & Cafe never fails to impress. These clean-cut Scottsdale breakfast spots might not look like much from the exterior, but sit down for a meal and you'll be won over by the courteous and quick service and exceptionally well-executed fare. Scrambled eggs come out light as air, hash browns grilled to deliver a perfect crunch, and the pancakes, well, they're some of the best in town. Though the dining room offers a nice enough atmosphere, opt for a seat on the back patio if you can. You'll be happy to linger over your never-empty coffee cup while soaking up some sunshine.
    3 articles
  • The Cafe at MIM

    4725 E. Mayo Blvd. North Phoenix

    480-478-6000

    11 articles
  • Cafe Martha

    7117 E. 3rd Ave. Central Scottsdale

    480-946-6800

  • Caffé Daniel

    3115 E. Lincoln Dr. East Phoenix

    602-957-2224

    2 articles
  • Chocolade van Brugge

    4225 N. Marshall Way Central Scottsdale

    480-721-7363

    This trendy chocolate shop justifies its uptown prices with the fact that its sweets are imported from Belgium. The house specialty, though, is the Liége waffles. Made with thick, yeast-leavened dough rather than a runny batter, they turn out a bread-like waffle that has balls of pearl sugar throughout. These caramelize in the dough as the waffle cooks, leaving a wonderful, crispy crust that gives way to a thick, sweet center. At Chocolade van Brugge, these waffles can be topped with chocolate or Nutella for a few extra bucks — but however you eat them, they’re magnificent.
    5 articles
  • Chompie's Deli Restaurant, Bagels, Bakery & Catering

    3481 W. Frye Rd. Chandler

    480-398-3008

    Fresh off the plane from Gotham, just started your long-distance subscription to the New York Times, and in desperate need of a bialy with a schmear? Perhaps you're peckish for a knish or a toasted bagel with a side of chopped liver? Chompie's has got you covered, pallie, like the isle of Manny-hanny with concrete. What else do your East Coast taste buds desire? A little chicken soup with kreplach? Chilled borscht with sour cream? Latkes with applesauce? A corned beef sammy with a pickle? Chompie's proffers these delicacies as well as more prosaic eats like meat loaf, tuna salad, turkey breast and so on. No wonder serious fressers call Chompie's their home away from home.
    45 articles
  • Chompie's Deli Restaurant, Bagels, Bakery & Catering

    4550 E. Cactus Rd. North Phoenix

    602-710-2910

    Fresh off the plane from Gotham, just started your long-distance subscription to the New York Times, and in desperate need of a bialy with a schmear? Perhaps you're peckish for a knish or a toasted bagel with a side of chopped liver? Chompie's has got you covered, pallie, like the isle of Manny-hanny with concrete. What else do your East Coast taste buds desire? A little chicken soup with kreplach? Chilled borscht with sour cream? Latkes with applesauce? A corned beef sammy with a pickle? Chompie's proffers these delicacies as well as more prosaic eats like meat loaf, tuna salad, turkey breast and so on. No wonder serious fressers call Chompie's their home away from home.
    49 articles
  • Coppa Cafe

    1300 S. Milton Rd., Flagstaff Out of Town

    1 article
  • Delice Bistro

    690 S. Mill Ave. Tempe

    480-656-8847

    The folks at this Mill Avenue, European-flavored bistro have created a menu more stylish and complicated than one would expect to find in a bistro that caters mostly to ASU students and visitors to the next-door movie multiplex. But, like a lot of ambitious bistros, Delice (pronounced Da-lees) has yet to arrive at greatness. This pâtisserie serves marvelous baked goods and pastries, and its breakfast foods are highly flavored and neatly made. Baked goods and hot, strong coffee are a staple here, as are paninis and crepes both savory and sweet. Read our review.
    6 articles
  • DJ's Bagel Cafe

    13693 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. Fountain Hills

    480-816-4155

    Why is this compact Fountain Hills café so busy? The word is out: the bagels here are some of the best in town, with that craveable contrast of sturdy exterior and soft, dense crumb that defines our favorite New York City snack. Read our review.
    3 articles
  • Echo Coffee

    2902 N. 68th St. #135 Central Scottsdale

    480-422-4081

    There are several great options for coffee in the Valley, and in Scottsdale, Echo Coffee is among the very best. The coffeehouse prides itself on serving only organic beverages and food items, and its beans are roasted in-house. And they love to talk about those beans, too. If you want to take freshly roasted coffee to-go, ask the barista for a recommendation. They'll tell you that the Titus is a pleasing blend balanced between acidity and sweetness with a slight chocolate note, or that the single-origin El Salvador Bourbon is the best pick for espresso because it has a round, complete, complex flavor profile with thick, sweet crema and a bit of brightness. At Echo, coffee is meant to be savored, providing a brief moment of peace in an otherwise busy day. That philosophy is built into the café's sweetest offering: a free organic shortbread cookie whenever a drink is ordered "for here." Read our review.
    8 articles
  • Egg N' Joe

    3131 S. Market Street, #101 Gilbert

    480-625-3709

    If you have a soft spot for German pancakes and are in the mood for a reliable diner breakfast, Egg N’ Joe is your place. The German pancake is baked in a cast-iron pan until the edges are a golden brown, crunchy, and start to curl in toward the yellow, center. When it’s done, the butter is melted over. It bubbles up on crust and pools in the center of the pancake. Then it’s showered with powdered sugar and a handful of lemon wedges are tossed into the center. The result is a mildly sweet, butter-soaked pancake with just enough lemon and sugar. The pancake straddles the line between crepe and traditional American pancake. It’s a simple pleasure, but one that’s worth the trip. Egg N' Joe also serves standard breakfast fare like eggs Benedict, shredded hash browns, omelets, and Belgian waffles.
    1 article
  • Elvira's Belizean Cafe

    2386 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler

    480-899-9024

    1 article
  • Essence Bakery Cafe

    3830 E. Indian School Rd. Central Phoenix

    602-296-4958

    The folks behind the successful Essence Catering have branched out with this laid-back Tempe café, which they remodeled with environmentally friendly materials. Quiche Lorraine and spanakopita are house specialties; the warm, open-faced steak sandwich, with sauteed mushrooms, Cabernet butter, and Maytag blue cheese, is another tempting option. And if you're looking for something lighter, the salads here are delicious, made with organic greens. Homemade cookies and pastries make for a sweet finish. Read our review.
    13 articles
  • Fair Trade Cafe

    1020 N. First Ave. Central Phoenix

    602-354-8150

    We thought we were going back again and again to Fair Trade because they offer 75-cent refills on tea and coffee, but then we started to notice the dynamic crowd, and the cool music, and the cool-weather outdoor seating options, and we realized we were in love with everything here! Especially the strong brew, served both iced and hot, and the daily specials on fresh-roasted local beans. Don't miss the banana nut cookies, moist and tender and not too sweet, or the numerous and ever-changing vegan items on the menu.
    18 articles
  • Galileo Bread & Coffee

    9619 N. Hayden Rd. North Scottsdale

    480-998-7280

    This little bakery is an offshoot of the highly rated Leccabaffi restaurant. Breads and desserts are made fresh daily. A deli area features sandwiches, panini, salads and soup.
    2 articles
  • The Grotto Cafe

    6501 E. Cave Creek Rd. Cave Creek

    480-499-0140

    2 articles
  • Ground Control Coffee & Wine Bar

    4860 N Litchfield Rd. Litchfield Park

    623-535-9066

    Ground Control Coffee & Wine Bar is exactly what the name implies: a home base for all things delicious in Litchfield Park. Coffeehouse by day, wine bar by night, this café on steroids serves everything from cappuccinos and signature blended drinks to cheese boards and house-made gelato. They’ll even pour a shot of Bailey’s over your favorite gelato flavor for $6.95. The restaurant is run by husband and wife team Tara and Sean, who gained a passion for fine wine, great coffee, delicious food, and world-class beers while living in Europe. After settling in the Valley, the two wanted to create a place filled with their favorite things. However, what it’s not a central hub for is work or browsing the web – there’s no Wi-Fi here. Instead, Ground Control encourages patrons to hold community gatherings, hang out with a friend, or at least enjoy a quiet afternoon with a book.
    3 articles
  • The Grove Cafe

    7010 S. 27th Ave. South Phoenix

    602-501-4482

    1 article
  • Hob Nobs

    149 W. McDowell Rd. Central Phoenix

    602-253-9220

    People who've lived here a long time remember when this little Cotswold cottage was the home of the Willo House, and many of us were sad to see that long-time favorite lunch spot go away. That is, until we stopped in to eyeball the warm, friendly, and chic breakfast-and-lunch café that took its place. Now we can't stay away-especially at breakfast time, when we usually go for the steel-cut oats with honey and hot milk, or the tasty cheese-and-broccoli quiche, straight out of the deli case. There are sweets in that case, too, and we can never resist them. The peanut butter cookies are to die, but first (if we're dining mid-day) we go straight for the soup of the day, always made fresh and full of locally grown ingredients (if you're lucky, it's the gumbo, although the chicken noodle is also really good). Take away a bag of fresh-baked blueberry scones, and make a note to head back to hob nob some more, pronto!
    5 articles
  • J.P. Pancake

    9619 N. Hayden Rd. North Scottsdale

    480-596-9369

    Ooh, good. That's all we can say, our mouths stuffed with buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh blueberries, seven types of Belgian waffles and oven-baked apple pancakes. Classic pigs-in-a-blanket are familiar friends, too, fashioned with Hormel links and topped with tropical syrup. A short list of sandwiches is worth investigation, particularly the tuna melt and turkey club.
    3 articles
  • Joni's Capitol Cafe

    1700 W. Washington St. Central Phoenix

    602-254-9797

    This used to be called Joni's Capitol Café, and when we heard Joni was leaving, we feared we'd lose our favorite downtown quickie eating spot. We didn't, and fortunately, the menu hasn't changed all that much, or we'd have to have tried to find a breakfast burrito that's perfectly made to order, which is one of Mike's specialties. Also good: The Denver omelet, a fluffy pillow full of cheesy goodness, and the help-yourself salad bar. Located in the basement of the Executive Tower, Mike's offers not only nice, fast food, but a room full of local political celebs to ogle while you eat. Sweet!
    1 article
  • Kachina Dining Room

    1900 W. Thomas Rd. Central Phoenix

    602-764-8116

    Metro Tech is the district's vocational school, and its culinary arts program sends graduates out into the restaurant world. The kids do their learning at this student-staffed cafe, open to the public. Check out the creamy potato-leek soup, cod wrapped in puff pastry, and scrumptious desserts.
  • Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

    5155 E. Baseline Rd. Gilbert

    480-420-2565

    3 articles
  • The Living Room Wine Cafe and Lounge

    3890 W. Happy Valley Rd. Glendale

    Opening Fall 2013
    2 articles
  • Mark's Cafe

    6340 S. Rural Rd. Tempe

    480-839-6455

    3 articles