Looking to satisfy your appetite for breakfast and brunch fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top breakfast and brunch spots around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Original Breakfast House
Topping the list is Original Breakfast House. Located at 13623 N. 32nd St. in Paradise Valley, the cafe is the most popular breakfast and brunch restaurant in Phoenix, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,432 reviews on Yelp.
According to its website, it was named the best spot for breakfast in Arizona by the "Arizona Republic." It serves optiosn like egg dishes, omelettes, pancakes, french toast, waffles, crepes, fried chicken and Mexican-style morning fare. Once morning is over, there are burgers, sandwiches, salads and tacos available on the menu.
Yelper Amy Z., who reviewed Original Breakfast House on Dec. 11, wrote, "[We] came here for breakfast for the first time, and we had delicious meals. [It has a] great atmosphere, [it's] family-friendly and offers delicious food."
2. Postino Arcadia
Next up is Camelback East's Postino Arcadia, situated at 3939 E. Campbell Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 1,260 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar, Italian and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite. The original restaurant got its name as it is housed in a former post office, and "postino" means postman in Italian.
With three locations, the location specializes in its boards (cheese, meat, etc.) and bruschetta, and also serves paninis, soups and salads. For brunch, expect fare such as the Country Toast with Italian ham, gruyere, dijonnaise and a sunny side up egg; the Farm Scramble with roasted potatoes, eggs, herbs, onion, gruyere and white cheddar with mixed greens and tomato salad; and the Morning Staple with two eggs any style, bacon, walnut toast and roasted potatoes. (See the full brunch menu here.)
Robin N. said, "I always love eating at Postino! The bruschetta boards are great, but don't forget about this place for brunch! Enjoy $5 bubbles and great breakfast food. The walnut toast is wonderful."
3. Vovomeena
Vovomeena, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers coffee, tea and more in Central City, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 928 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1515 N. Seventh Ave., Suite 170, to see for yourself.
The restaurant describes itself as "local, independent and [serves] authentic crafted coffee, breakfast and brunch." On the menu, which can be viewed here, there are 15 different options, including the Tortilla Espanola, a potato and egg Spanish omelet with brava sauce, arugula salad and choice of meat; the Mexican Benedict with poached eggs, chorizo, tomatoes, cilantro and hollandaise sauce on sopes; and the Pain Perdu with banana bread pudding french toast, whiskey caramel and choice of meat or potatoes.
"This is a fine hole-in-the-wall breakfast joint and [it] won't disappoint the food adventurer at all," Yelper Brian M. said, in his review on Nov. 21. "The menu is small, but loaded with unique choices. I had the Mexican Benedict, which was poached eggs with chorizo on sopes."
4. Dick's Hideaway
Finally, over in Camelback East, check out Dick's Hideaway, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 901 reviews on Yelp. You can find the New Mexican breakfast and brunch spot at 6008 N. 16th St.
The restaurant's website calls itself "rustic yet casually upscale." For brunch, it serves a variety of egg plates, burgers, pasta, Mexican-themed options or the recommended roasted garlic platter or bacon-wrapped shrimp. (Click here to see the full menu.)
Shannon F., who reviewed it on Oct. 10, said, "This little hole in the wall is one of my favorite weekend breakfast places. I get there right when they open so I don't have to worry about parking or waiting for a seat. Everything in their menu is delicious."
