Hangar Cafe
1725 E Ryan Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85249
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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J A.
My third time there. Never been disappointed. I don't know the area very well. I lined in chandler few months. And find out about that place true yelp. Food is great. Service is good. I will keep going there any time I am in chandler. The food is good. It's get very busy over the weekends. A bit hard to find the place. It's behind the small local school airport
(5)Soo Jin M.
This is a solid cafe serving solid food in a little corner of a private airport. Definitely a neat place to take your kids. The Western burger I had hit the spot and fries were definitely decent. Its nothing fancy and its not the best food I've ever had - but they have a solid offering at a cool spot.
(3)Camille F.
Have now been a few times for breakfast and the food is consistent and good. Service is attentive, food come up fast and hot and the atmosphere is interesting with antiques and airplane memorabilia throughout. It's fun to walk by the many private planes on the runway and thumb through the airplane sales magazines they have in stacks on the breakfast bar. Breakfast burritos and bloody Mary's are both excellent and popular from how many we have seen served while watching the cooks from our bar seats.
(4)Brianna R.
The gyro plate was awesome! It is a cute place off the path a little. Great place to relax and check out the planes.
(5)John W.
They made me Huevos Rancheros even though it is not on the menu. Hash browns with green peppers and onions on top. Eggs cooked right and rested on corn tortillas then covered with green sauce (technically huevos verdes?). Refried beans tasted like canned but were acceptable. The staff was friendly and attentive.
(4)Brittlyn S.
I have been here for breakfast a few times and I love it! My favorite is the biscuits and gravy. I love that you can watch the planes take off and all that. Any little kid/adult who loves planes and yummy food would enjoy this place.
(5)Eddie B.
Nice location on airport runway. On my Sunday morning bike ride stopped in to check out joint. Great customer service but really packed. Huevos ranchers were uniquely prepared. More like Mexican American style with hash browns rather than rice. The green sause was delicious. Great for bike stop dive. Did not drink but they have a bar for morning alchi's...
(4)Jon M.
I am an airshow pilot and based at Chandler. I have been coming to the Hangar Cafe for nearly 20 years. Great food, family fun, and airplanes. What a great combo!
(5)Terence C.
Unbelievable little place. This place is always crowded before 12:00pm and will be closed at 2:00pm. The parking is tough and the waiting is about 40 minutes if you arrive at 11:00am. Coffee is so-so, but the taco omelet is so delicious. Although it doesn't look like 3 eggs omelet as it claims to be, it's big enough for me. The service is a little slow, but the staff are very friendly. No wonder it's packed with eaters. Even with some minor complaints about the waiting time, coffee, and parking, it is really worth to pay a visit. I am sure to come back to try different dishes.
(5)Chris S.
Good enough food, but kinda slow. The worst part ... extra, extra, extra. I had an omelette off the menu. Hash browns - extra. Cheese and onions on those? extra, extra ... like $1 each. OJ ... coffee. Turned out to be a $21 breakfast for one before tip ... and I even tipped $6. But I won't be back.
(2)Rick S.
Love you this place. Good breakfast not the best I've ever had but pretty good. It's in the airport so the kids love you watching the planes take off and land. Go here for breakfast you won't be disappointed. The breakfast burritos are really good
(4)P W.
It's a café, really clean, great food and two weeks ago (June '15) when I tried to go there with friends they were closed for a remodel. It's a fun atmosphere with friendly staff..
(5)Kevin C.
One of my favorite local breakfast joints. Gets crazy-crowded on weekends, so it's usually a weekday-only stop for me. Killer omelets and outstanding fluffy, never greasy, hash browns. Fast, friendly service. I've been to many similar little cafes in local airports, and it seems they're always good. Hangar Cafe is no exception, give it a shot - you'll be glad you did.
(5)David R.
Went there for a classic Rueben sandwich which is no longer on the menu. Poor choice by management to remove it. This place has gone down hill big time in the past few years.
(1)Stuart P.
Really nice place to grab a breakfast or lunch. We got there right at change-over from the breakfast menu to lunch (~noon), and we went with lunch. I had the philly and my son had the burger. Both were good. The fries were awesome, my favorite kind. It's set right in the airport, which is cool. The staff is awesome, really friendly and fast. I recommend this place and will return for breakfast!
(4)Andy L.
The location is unique and entertaining, and the food was ok. My hash browns and bacon were barely warm when they arrived, but the omelet was really good. I think the server was probably busy and simply forgot to bring our food out while it was still warm. I plan to go back in the future with my brother's family, and give them a second chance.
(3)EN K.
Great for kids, especially young kids. See some of my photos. It is located at Chandler small airport and kids can get up close to planes. It does get crowded but turnover is fairly fast so wait is usually not more than 15-20 minutes. There is an upstairs balcony to get a good view of planes while waiting and the announce tables over loud speaker so it is easy to hear. The food is very good both for adults and kids. I had a hard time finding an online menu so see my pictures. Burritos are pretty good size and plates in general are good size, even for someone who eats at buffets as much as I do Many people ride bikes to the place.
(5)Chris S.
This is a good airport cafe that is very popular with local community. Very crowded in the winter months on the weekends. If you are flying in, it's a short walk from transient parking or the few parking spots next to fuel pumps. Auto parking can be limited. Keep in mind this is an active airport with moving aircraft, proceed with caution and do not let kids run unsupervised. The food is pretty standard airport cafe food. You can't go wrong with any of the basics. They do offer a Mediterranean section which is ok. I tried the Gyro plate and it was not quite what I expected. The gyro meet was cooked like bacon in consistency and look. Not like shaved gyro meat. The "Pita" seemed more like a tortilla and was way overcooked, I did not get more than a bite or two before it was crisp. I applaud the effort to diversify the menu but it wasn't quite what I was expecting. I'll stick with the standard type offerings in the future. Service is quick and my glass was never more than half empty.
(3)Maureen H.
This gem of a breakfast joint is tucked into the Chandler air park. I hope when the facility "grows up", the Hanger Cafe stays serving up classic diner-style breakfasts with a southwestern flair. If there's one part I wish would change...it's the speed of service. I do like to dawdle over breakfast some days, but here you do feel like you need to get your food order in when the drink order is placed and get your check when/if coffee refills are made for fear you may not get either for a good long while. Still, I recommend this place often and will be back.
(4)Robyn M.
Lively vibe here with many locals. Outside shaded seating too. Staff attentive, quick and friendly. Menu vast and has a Mexican flair with old school diner. Chicken fried steak breakfast burrito? I think so! Food was phenomenal, well seasoned and definitely fresh. A go to again for sure!
(5)Kat M.
Came here on a whim since I was looking for a cool place to eat as a visitor from out of state. Hangar cafe was the perfect and adorable fit! We sat on the enclosed patio just a few feet from a line of pond jumpers. The food is expected diner faire and is prepared well and timely. The decor doesn't disappoint either with their charming vintage vibe. My sister who lives in town had never been there either and we were both delighted to have checked out this charming gem. A little hard to find since it's literally on the Tarmac, but for sure worth the effort. The service is also really amazing and the all around friendly home town vibe warmed our heart as much as the food warmed our tummy. My only regret is that I can't hop in that plane next to me and fly home ;D
(4)Shelly K.
What an amazing find! Got to watch planes take off while eating - great for kids! Food was very good - great value! Will definitely come back. Shea was our very accomodating waitress. Limited hours - only open til 2pm.
(5)Ric H.
Went there this morning for the first time. I had the taco omelette with cubed potatoes, but as a twist, on the side I had the green chili, pork stew ($1.50) and used it as a gravy on the entire plate. People who've been to Frontier in Albuquerque will know why - it was amazing! I will return! Don't eat at the bar, your back is then to the flight line, which is a big part of going there. Great location!
(5)Alex D.
Definitely one of my favorite breakfast spots. It's sits right on the run way where you can watch airplanes land and take off from the patio. They are adjacent to an open hanger where you can walk through with your kids and see some of the planes up close. My two girls love coming here. This place is small so it does get very busy very quickly, but don't let the wait deter you, it is worth it. The service has always been excellent for me and the breakfast is always delicious. Nothing fancy just simple breakfast done right; what more can you ask for. Recommend to everyone!!
(4)Jade M.
Pretty decent place actually, wasn't too impressed with their salad but my grandmother's Philly was great! I'd like to try their breakfast next!
(4)Lane V.
Everything you would expect from a greasy spoon cafe. Plus they have the added entertainment of being right beside the runway at Chandler Municipal Airport, so much fun for the kids. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, etc, etc, all real good. Busy on the weekends.
(5)Bike Chaplain O.
Fun restaurant at Chandler Municipal Airport. The service and food is good. We enjoyed Mediterranean sandwiches of eggs, spinach, feta and tomato on whole wheat muffins. We also liked the cornbeef hash. Coffee refills poured as we watched small aircraft land and take off. We recommend this restaurant. Thanks for reading. The Bike Chaplain
(4)Jeffrey H.
Love this place! The 60's diner atmosphere combined with a view of the airfield is awesome.
(5)Barbara S.
Great breakfast at The Hangar Cafe! Thanks Shannon for Super Service! This is our favorite Sunday morning stop for home cooking, generous portions and a fun atmosphere!
(5)Marcus W.
Great little spot for breakfast, with a neat experience to see aircraft taxi, takeoff, and land. If you have little ones, this is a perfect spot to spend the morning. I took the family for the first time today and the experience was awesome. We arrived around 8:45a and it was already busy- there's plenty of parking near and around the cafe. There's a sign-in sheet to get in queue for a table but the owner quickly seated us as we walked inside the small restaurant. The theme is obviously aircraft, very simple place but cozy and clean. First of all, the staff is amazing. Our coffee cups were NEVER empty (or even half full for that matter) and our server visited our table frequently to check in on us, amidst the chaos and crowds. The food was excellent- we had the pancake breakfast and it's a ton of food for the $8 price (2 giant pancakes, 2 eggs and sausage/bacon). There's a great kids menu for $4 a plate and plenty of food. I was tempted to try a burrito since most Yelpers recommended them but I was in a pancake mood. We left the place very full and content. We then stood outdoors for about 30 minutes to watch the planes come and go. Our 3-year old loved it. On the walk back to the SUV we peeked into a hangar and saw several aircraft being maintenanced. A worker waved us in and we got to get up close and personal with several prop planes- super cool. It was a great photo opp for us and our kiddo loved every minute. We will be back for sure, this is a great family place with excellent service, good food and a separate experience to see the planes.
(4)Kim T.
Food is average , but the atmosphere is great! So neat to watch all the planes on the runway. Nice place to take out of town guests for breakfast _
(3)Lauren C.
My boyfriend and I went here a few months ago and I loved it. It was my first time and I was a little confused on where the heck we were going at first but it wasn't too hard to find. I think it was a Saturday morning so it was pretty crowded when we got at there and no open tables so we went ahead and sat at the bar because I'm not one to care where I sit. Really great service, cute atmosphere, and awesome food! After eating my boyfriend took me around the corner of the building and there were a few airplanes to look at. Very neat. I really enjoyed this place. Definitely will come back.
(5)Dan A.
This is a great, good ol diner. Nothing fancy here, just a great dive diner atmosphere, great home made food, and friendly people. This is the kind of place your always searching for, but is hard to find anymore.
(4)April A.
Stopped by on a Sunday just before noon, only to be informed that we had missed brunch (after being forced to wait for a table), and there was no compromise. Funny, I thought brunch was the marriage of breakfast and lunch not only in menu choices, but also in timing...or is that just me? Nonetheless, lunch might have been okay, except the choices were uninspired and poorly presented. I had chili (canned Hormel), and a chicken Philly (desert dry). My husband opted for a chicken club, which was served on a croissant, but the bottom half of the bread was missing - what a mess! And my son, who usually has a very healthy appetite, left 2/3 of his steak Philly uneaten. He said it was "just okay". This was all in stark contrast to our first experience here during which the food and the service were "top flight". Because of that good first impression, we'll definitely try the Hangar Cafe again, and the next time we'll be sure to get there earlier.
(3)Lindsay L.
I love taking my boys here. They are 18 months old and they love watching the planes fly in and out. I've ordered a couple of different dishes, but my favorite is the Dutch with jalapeños. Solid food, cute atmosphere, good service, entertaining window action.
(4)Jim L.
Great Homestyle food in this not so well kept secret in Chandler. The place is really impossible to just drive by and stop in for breakfast. But it's worth seeking out. The food was great, inexpensive and plentiful. Nice menu, and friendly staff. I'm glad my friends suggested going here, otherwise I never would have found it. We had a little wait for our table due to the popularity on a Sunday, but it is well worth the 15 minutes for a table! Please try it out!
(4)Christian D.
Great place for breakfast... The food is awesome and the service is efficient.There Is usually a pretty good wait to be seated but it is worth the wait!
(5)Katie M.
Love going here for breakfast. The staff is really nice and the food is excellent. We enjoyed seeing the planes and there is an upper deck where you get a better view. I recommend the outside seating if it is not too hot.
(5)Heather H.
I came here really wanting to love this place. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed!! The food was absolutely terrible!! We ordered 5 different meals and all of them were mediocre if not gross (especially the omelet)!! The service however was great! They were busy and we were well taken care of in a timely fashion. The planes there were so cool. I have three sons under 8 and they all had a great time. We sat outside and they loved watching the planes take off as we ate breakfast. You also get the opportunity to walk around and check the parked planes out which my sons also loved. We may be back to check out the planes since we live down the street but we won't be staying to eat.
(3)Paige G.
This is definitely a family, friendly place. Pretty much right on the runway @ The Chandler Airport. You can watch planes take off and land. There is typically a wait and you can go upstairs on the viewing deck and get a better view of thw airpark. Food is great, servers/staff great and friendly too. Been here about three times in the past 8 yrs or so (kinda forgot about it) and will definitely be back more!
(4)Joanne E.
Cool location being on the hangar. Very relaxed environment. Portions of food are ok, but appropriately priced. The only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is because they could step up the food another notch to make this place an attraction. For example, I wanted corned beef & hash, but they don't make their own from scratch - they use the stuff out of a can. If they would elevate their ingredients and cook more from scratch it would certainly improve the menu options.
(4)Steve K.
We arrived shortly after noon and unfortunately were told that the breakfast menu was just ending. I should have taken this as a sign of things to come because lunch was mediocre at best. Lunch is not their strong suit. I will attempt to come back for breakfast based on strong reviews. My party ordered different things from the cheeseburger to the fish and I had the meatloaf plate. The potatoes tasted like they had just been combined with water and whipped in a pan in the back of the store and were not fresh mashed potatoes at all. The meatloaf was thin and lacking of any real flavor. The fish was salty and greasy. The only upside was the friendly service, aviation decor, and a chance to see planes up close.
(2)Sarah W.
I know, I know, being a bit harsh if you like them. Unfortunately for me, I am not crazy into airplanes like some people forgive me. I was hoping their food would outshine the environment all together. It is also unfortunate for them that both my boyfriend and myself cook and normally make our food 110% amazing every time (not to brag) when we put our all into it. With that being said, We are Huge foodie critics and don't try to be hard on others it just happens when you cook and bake as much as us. Sorry, our apologies. We waited for at least a solid 30-60 minutes for a table standing in the wind, listening to annoying teenagers scream and be stupid like they always are( just being honest), having obnoxious children bump into you and scream and cry all over and not being watched by their parents, oh and my absolute favorite the people who have no sense of personal space. If you have not caught onto my sarcasm I feel extremely sorry for you. :) As we finally got called to our table I chose oh so wrong on place to sit, I wish I would have been thinking more clearly that sitting with my back to the entry was the worst decision I had made for the beginning of my day. Why? because I had a grandma and her two grandchildren bump into me as I attempted to drink my water in peace, so I had to constantly lean in towards my boyfriend looking at me all strange because he knows how much I Love people i don't know bumping me and getting that close. We order our food and comes out maybe in 15-20 minutes, My boyfriend ordered a burrito with hash browns on the side with some amazing salsa(the only thing that tasted absolutely amazing to me) that had a hair in the hash browns and right under the salsa cup. LOVELY! -(only caps word ill use since I am getting heavily annoyed with reviewers typing LIKE this within EVERY other WORD) My chicken fried steak was nothing amazing to me only because I have a horrid habit of making it almost every weekend. Like I said Horrid habit! Then the over easy eggs is another mistake I made because I always forget how I make my version of over easy is not the same as restaurant over easy which means extra runny egg whites and yolks. I love the yolks part but cant get over how runny egg whites tend to be every time I make that silly mistake. Oh well, Another breakfast place checked off my list and on to the next one! **FREEDOM OF SPEECH Is the 1st amendment. Please look it up. I have the right to my opinion just like everyone else. Don't harass me just because I wasn't blown away people. Geezus.
(2)Christina C.
Decided to try someplace new for breakfast and am so very glad we decided to come here. The service was excellent and the food fantastic. The atmosphere on the patio was an added bonus. Highly recommend this cute place for a weekend breakfast.
(5)J. S.
Excellent for kids; good service. Don't forget to go upstairs to the outdoor observation deck. Also, visitors are welcome into the hanger next to the restaurant to see airplanes up close - another very fun thing for children and adults!
(5)Kyle H.
Visited 11/3/13. I have seen this restaurant show up on Yelp prior but never had the chance to go. Looking for breakfast place and we were in the area. This is a nice "Cafe style" restaurant. Located just off the runway and parking area for the planes at Chandler Airport. The menu is very much a Cafe type of menu with nice comfort food. Breakfast and Brunch is the way it appears on Yelp. This is a keeper. Nice hole in the wall. They were very busy but we only had to wait about 15 minutes. Maybe the only complaint is that there is no shaded areas for waiting. Lucky it was Fall and not summer. But if we had come 45 minutes later, about 12:30, probably would not have had to wait at all. We both had breakfast burritos. I had the Airport Burrito. Loaded with pieces of chicken fried steak, hash browns and egg. Covered with a good sausage gravy. (Maybe one of the better sausage gravy's I have had in while.) Girlfriend ordered the Hanger Burrito which had beef, beans and egg. Covered with a Green Chili sauce which was also very good. Service was quick. Food was good. Review of menu also shows some nice sandwich selections. This will be a regular at this point if we can remember it is there when we are in the area.
(4)Matthew G.
GARLIC MAYO Add it to your sandwich. Was completely surprised when a client requested we ate here. It was very good and felt like a home town cafe. I really enjoyed the fries as well.
(5)Hedy P.
It's great to watch the planes come in. You can even walk around in the hangar. The prices are good and the portions are large. My food was a little cool but it was really busy. It is often busy and might be a wait to get a seat since it is a small place. It's a fun atmosphere.
(4)Toby D.
I've taken this restaurant down a couple notches because success has spoiled them a bit and I can tell they're cutting corners. The service is clearly not what it used to be and neither is the food, although it is still pretty good. It's now more the crowded experience of going to the airport and waiting on long lines to be seated. It just doesn't feel like the same neighborhood good time place anymore. Meals aren't prepared with pride and pizzazz anymore. Has success spoiled the Hangar Cafe? I think it's going into that dive....
(3)Reed G.
No better local spot for breakfast or lunch. Owners are phenomenal, staff been there a long time and live their jobs and it shows in their food!
(5)julie n.
We came in on a Sunday morning and expected a wait, especially for a party of 9. But after waiting 45 minutes, I checked our status and host told me there are only 2 tables that could fit us and they were just sitting down. I told him to separate us to 6/3 or 5/4 and he nodded. After 2 hours of waiting, we finally sit down with no menus and no water. Waited another 10 minutes before a waitress came by. We ordered and 1/2 our party had to run and asked for their food to go, only to find it our order hasn't even been started yet. They cancel and leave. The rest of us get our food and it was a huge disappointment. I had steak and eggs, both were over cooked and dry. Steak was such bad quality. Fruit was old. Everyone's meals were not spectacular and not worth the wait at all. We wasted nearly 3 hours of our lives on this meal. UGH.
(1)Barry N.
Great place, right at the Chandler Municipal Airport. Total diner style food although I do wish they served breakfast the whole time they are open.
(4)Leslie D.
Had breakfast here today. Bacon and over easy eggs were excellent. Hubby loved his omelet and son loved the pancackes. We got there at 8:00 and got right in, but it did get busy after that. Very neat watching all the airplanes. Will definitely be back.
(4)Chris C.
Wowzers. This place is really good. I had the Airport Burrito (you can see pics of this monster on this page if you look for it... its the one smothered in gravy)... it comes with hashbrowns inside of it, which I love, but something else I also love is when they are cooked perfectly. And they were! Just the right amount of crispiness, and oh so golden brown. Holy mother, it was filling too! I also had a cup of coffee, and in the 30 minutes I was there, I was asked if I needed more coffee at least 6 times. I'm not joking about that. I was also checked on a few other times, as in, "do you need anything else?". Excellent service, and good food! The only thing I took a star off for was that it was LOUD in the restaurant. I suppose it doesn't help that I came in at 8 o'clock on a Saturday (??? Being from Portland, OR, I was SHOCKED at how many people were awake and having breakfast here... and nobody was wearing sunglasses!). I would definitely go back another time if I knew when it was not so busy, but hey, that's what keeps restaurants open, right?
(4)Erin K.
A cute little gem of a restaurant hidden at the Chandler Airport. Normally an airport is not where I would suggest someone eat, but this restaurant is great. So far I have stopped by every time I have visited the area. They have a nice sized menu (the Airport Burrito, basically a chicken fried chicken breakfast burrito, it yummy!), they service is quick and they have a lot of seating inside and a nice patio outside. And you get to see planes come and go while you eat. It makes for a unique dining experience.
(4)Scott F.
This was my second time here. Each time we had to wait a short while because the place is small but very popular for breakfast. And breakfast did not disappoint. I had just the basics. Eggs, hash browns, pancakes. To be honest it all tastes the same wherever I go. Service was very good. Really no complaints. We sat outside but it happened to be a cool morning with a nice breeze so we lucked out.
(4)J P.
Good not great. Ordered chicken salad sandwich. The chicken kind of had the texture of tuna fish. Good news it didn't taste that way but I did find the texture odd. Also could have sworn the menu said it had walnuts. I didn't see any walnuts. Also ordered a patty melt. It was good, but again the texture of the meat kind of reminded me of meat loaf (like there was some type of filler added to the meat). Fries were average. Overall...average.
(3)C P.
Went here with a friend on 5/30/14. Got there about 1030 and ordered. The place was packed full but we got seated quickly. The waitress was friendly and attentive. The food took a long time to come out which is the only reason five stars were not given. I will definitely be going back!
(4)Joe Y.
My friend Amanda introduced me to this spot 10 years ago when it was a total local spot where the old timers and a small community of people in the know, knew about. Well the word has gotten out over years. It's a solid breakfast option for SoCha. The spot is a total greasy spoon with standard breakfast affair. Chorizo or Denver omelet are both filling and solid choices. Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth? The pancakes and French toast will do the trick. Four thumbs up from my two girls. Hash browns are always solid with a nice crust from the flat top. Gourmet? No. Just classic breakfast affair done fairly well at a reasonable price. I did mention greasy spoon, right? They are a big fan of butter, lots of butter. FYI, they have recently raised their prices. Most items are now closer to $8 to $9 versus $5 to $7 price point in the past. Kids menu still $5. If you are going there on the weekends, go early, because they place fills up quickly. In my opinion, it's a gem in Chandler. Where else can you walk pass airplane hangers and watch planes take off and land? If Yelp would allow 1/2 stars, this would qualify for 3.5 stars, not quite 4.0.
(4)Courtney S.
My family loves Hangar Cafe. I went for the first time on Saturday and it was delicious! We went for breakfast and I had the biscuits and gravy. Mmmm!
(5)KJ B.
Can't beat watching planes while enjoying breakfast. Great local hangout.
(5)Cody K.
We arrived just after breakfast ended (and for this kind of restaurant breakfast should really go until the place closes), lunch was clearly not their forte. The lunch foods were okay, but definitely not amazing or savory. People who have not had a true 5-star burger would probably love their burgers, but having had hobê burgers, these burgers were clearly inferior. The atmosphere was perfectly friendly, but if they had made their lunch food with more care, it would have boosted my rating.
(3)Axe O.
Great atmosphere! My kids loved watching the planes take off and land, and the other patrons were all very friendly...felt like a small town cafe with a bunch of regulars who come in every day. The diner style food was good, and I would recommend the hash browns. The staff was also very friendly and worked with us to accommodate our kids' food allergies. We will definitely go back.
(4)Brandi P.
Want a great little café! Wait staff was very attentive and overall on top of things. Our little girl loved watching the planes take off while she enjoyed her pancakes! The chicken fried steak is a must have with hash browns. We will be back!
(5)Bill S.
Breakfast as good as it gets. Been coming here for 10 years and never been disappointed. Lunch while not looking as good as breakfast is surprising good just not as good as breakfast. Give it a try , great service plus watch a plane or two take off and land. Much better than the big breakfast chains.
(5)Jim W.
I've been here many times since my original review and they are consistent! I met my wife here for lunch on a Monday and it felt like a secret little rendevous! Meeting at a hidden diner tucked away into a little regional airport, crossing the tarmac to get to the restaurant, watching folks hop in to their little planes and taxi away...
(4)Logie Z.
An airport location? My little cutie pie and hubby likes to come here just to watch the Cessna planes land and take off. The onsite cafe may not have much of an ambiance in itself, but the view of the small planes make up for it. The food and service are inconsistent, thus the three stars. We came here on a Sunday with a reservation for a party of twelve. Even with a reservation, we still had to wait an hour to be seated and another thirty-five minutes for ice water out in the patio and it was a scorcher out there! I ordered the Corned Beef Hash with a side of crispy hash browns, over easy eggs and sourdough toast. This is the very first time I have ever not ordered coffee with my full breakfast. The canned corned beef was not worth the wait and it was almost lunch time by the time we got our food. Now I'm craving for some real corned beef! My little cutie pie settled on bagel with cream cheese in those single serving plastic packets...my pet peeve! It's a freakin' sit down cafe, for crying out loud! Hubby got the Breakfast Chorizo Burrito, was pretty good. The orange juice was from a plastic bottle or frozen concentrate. The KID MENU had pancakes or waffles with a side of eggs and bacon or sausage. It was a pretty good size. My friend's chicken fried steak with a side of biscuits and gravy, was not bad at all. The servers are really nice, but sometimes they seem disorganized when it comes to timing with getting our drinks and food out. We'd probably be regulars if it wasn't for the so-so food and spotty service. We'll still be back because the boys just love airplanes!
(3)K. M.
What a find! Great little place to enjoy a delicious breakfast and watch vintage planes (classic model planes hang from the ceiling) at the Chandler Muni Airport. The servers are friendly and efficient. Regulars are greeted by name. I'll certainly be back for more of these perfect, blueberry pancakes.....
(5)Sid B.
If the second meal was my first meal I would not have gone back for a second meal. The hamburger did not taste fresh.
(1)Robert T.
Stopped by the other weekend for breakfast to give it another try. Was a bit of a wait, but the food and service was well worth it.
(4)Lisa N.
Very cool unique little restaurant. Great place to take kids, especially boys. :) they may have a tough time finishing their meal though. Mine were very distracted by the planes.
(4)Stephane T.
Great little spot-took out if town guests here for breakfast and they loved it! Breakfast menu was big and had plenty to choose from. Airplanes kept the little ones entertained too,which is always great!
(4)Erika J.
great food and great service!
(4)Aly D.
truly meets the definition of hidden gem. the boyfriend and i have a great sunday tradition. on saturday night we open up Yelp and search for new places we haven't had breakfast at yet and then try them out sunday mornings. it's a great way to learn different areas and discover some delicious food. so, we were looking at the area around us in Chandler and noticed a little pin located within the Chandler airport. it didn't seem possible that there could be a restaurant there so we did some more research and found their facebook page. indeed they were open 7 days aweek for breakfast and lunch. we thought we 'd give them a shot. i'm so glad we did! located right in the middle of the private airport, the hangar cafe gives you the ability to stare at awesome personal places while munching on some serious diner style breakfast. the portions are pretty large, so be prepared to be full. i had the hangar cafe eggs/hashbrowns standard staple and it was great! eggs cooked to order with crispy hashbrowns. the coffee is pretty decent too. i'd recommend getting there while the church crowd is still occupied. it can get pretty busy and a wait for a patio table can take up to 40 minutes during peak times. you want to sit on the patio so you can look at all the planes taxi and take off. this place is also super kid friendly. a lot of the people who own the planes will let the kids approach when the engines are off to take a peak inside. really a whole lot of fun for the kids or the kid in you :).
(5)Traci S.
Always have a great time at Hangar Cafe! My kids love it and the food is yummy. Love the local vibe feeling you get in this small cozy breakfast and lunch spot!
(5)Don S.
You don't find many old-school, diner-style restaurants around. Hangar Cafe is certainly one of them though. The only thing this place is missing are the bad attitude, hoarse-voiced waitresses calling you "hon"...and that's a good thing. Hearty, stick-to-your-ribs breakfasts: 3-egg omelets, corned beef hash, bacon & eggs...and they're generous with the hashbrowns too. You probably won't leave hungry. The quality of the food is a little spotty though--having been the recipient of lukewarm food on at least one occasion. And, the coffee is unfortunately also "diner style," weak and bitter (avoid).
(3)Chad N.
Airplanes AND a delicious breakfast?! Yes, please. I came here for breakfast one saturday morning with my dad and as he drove up I wasn't sure he knew where he was actually going (which happens often). But as we headed down a one way street, around a corner, and smack in the middle of Chandler Airport there was the Hanger Cafe. Kids and adults alike will love this place. You get to watch the airplanes taxi, take off, and land all while enjoying a homemade cafe style meal. Five minutes in my dad and I were already deep into our airplane talk! While deciding on what to order my pops and I both decided to have some coffee. The coffee was good. Nothing crazy but let me tell you, the servers put a new meaning on the phrase "bottomless cup"! I'm not sure if our cups were ever less than half full (or half empty I guess, depending on how your day is going). Ok, I ordered the Green Chili Breakfast Burrito and as it was brought out my server told me I made a great choice and that it was her favorite. I dont know why but this always makes me feel good inside. Like my own little pat on the back from someone in the know. Well, she wasn't wrong. The burrito is loaded with scrambled eggs, amazing beans and a few green chillies. But the best part was the green chili sauce that is smothered over the top. I gobbled that thing up so fast I barely had time to ask my dad how his ginormous pancakes, eggs and sausage were. He said they were great and they looked it too. I'm taking 10-12 inchers! All in all, the food was great, service was perfect and luckily we arrived early enough that there wasn't a wait. Come with or without the kids. Breakfast or lunch.
(4)Tonya K.
I had breakfast here this morning for a business meeting and really enjoyed the entire experience. The food was great, the staff was wonderful and it was super cool to eat outside while watching the airplanes come and go! I will definitely be coming back with my kidos.
(5)Ron D.
If you are going to the Hangar Cafe on a Sunday for breakfast be sure to allow for plenty of time. We had breakfast with friends last Sunday and there was about a 20 minute wait. The service was very good as is the food. Large portions. The menu is pretty typical and it is a good place to take the kids so they can see all the airplanes. We have been there a couple of times now and I'm sure we will return.
(3)Amy L.
A mommy friend suggested to come here after school w/ our 2 preschoolers one Friday afternoon. Once the boys saw all the parked planes they were super excited. We chose to sit close to the window to get the best view of the planes (too warm to sit in the patio). yelp.com/biz_photos/HYuq… This cafe serves the typical mom & pop diner food with most of the menu items around $7.95. I didn't expect great food here but my tuna melt w/ cheese (3.5*) tasted better than it looked. yelp.com/biz_photos/HYuq… Though only 3-4 planes took off or landed, my friend said to come back on the weekends to see more action.
(4)D C.
Pros: Hearty food, big portions, reasonable wait, pleasant friendly service. A good place to bring anyone who might be into planes as the front tables (inside or patio) offer a partial view of the runway. Cons: NOISY & food could have been hotter (cool potatoes ).
(3)Jessica P.
Great food and services. Every time we visit Az we go there. Yummy!
(5)Ryan R.
3.5 for experience. It's a great diner and atmosphere is fitting. Overall good grease spoon but don't expect anything special/different from a quality of good perspective.
(3)Damon N.
Reminds me of a small town cafe, loved it and will go back! The food was great, the service was great, and being able to watch the airfield was the topper. I only live a few miles from here and never knew about this place. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Steve S.
Normally a great spot for breakfast, today's experience has moved the Hangar Cafe a few notches down on our list. The place was busy when we arrived - we waited for about 15 minutes for a 2-top. We were quickly greeted and asked if we wanted coffee. We said yes, and then waited ... Finally another waitress came over and asked if we'd been helped, we said "yes", but were waiting for coffee. The 2nd waitress produced coffee in a timely manner. The second waitress took our order, then we waited. After waiting about 15-20 minutes (the cafe was busy), we noticed our order had been placed on the serving counter by the cook. The first waitress finally served the food, which by this time was less than hot, but looked ok except for the burned hashbrowns (normally they are quite beautiful). At that time I requested a little more gravy for my hashbrowns. The gravy never arrived, and I think the manager brought us our bill. After leaving, my wife said she found some frozen hashbrowns in her serving of the blackened potatoes. They were busy, but in an effort to quickly produce a product, the quality suffered. We'll try the place one more time, but if not up to par, then we'll, reluctantly, move on.
(2)Brett B.
I'm a guy. I like watching planes. I like watching old WWI style biplanes. I like watching attractive women get in and out of old WWI style biplanes. And I like doing all of the above while having breakfast. Sometimes, while sitting outside, you get to overhear compelling conversations. "You know its hard buying underwear for you. You have your father's irregular crotch." My previous supervisor took me here one day for breakfast. After a quick glance at the menu, I ordered an egg breakfast for under $4. What a deal! Turns out, it was basically an egg mcmuffin. So much for the deal, but you cant beat the ambiance. I took my wife here a few weeks ago, and she loved it. One of my favorite places for breakfast.
(4)Rob S.
What's cooler than eating a delicious breakfast right on the tarmac while watching the planes take off and land? Service here was excellent and food moderately priced. A totaly unique experience I've never seen anywhere else. Can't wait to take my son here when he is older.
(4)Mike C.
I live very close to the Hangar Cafe and never knew it existed until my motorcycle buddies told me about it. It is just like one of those old fashioned corner diners I used to eat at when I was a kid. And, the service was absolutely fantastic. I did try their salsa (for my potatoes) and it tasted like bottled - I would love it if they made a fresh Pico de Gallo salsa ... I can't wait to go back there again!
(4)M L.
Good size food but the location is what makes it great. My daughter loves coming to watch the planes take off and land. We'll be back just for the location!
(4)Laz S.
i have been searching for over a year now (moving from northern CA) for somewhere that serves this kind of food for this price. AZ in full to the rim with crap places and places that are good but charge an arm and your mothers leg for anything. not the hangar. the hangar puts a reuben in your face without raping your wallet. i have not been so happy to eat in so long, i almost wept. it is my new and ONLY go to place for breakfast and lunch. see you there. ***my first meal rundown*** reuben with fries, and an iced tea. reuben was amazing. the bread was toasted perfectly, the meat was tender and perfect, the sauerkraut wasnt overwhelming. my mouth is watering at the memory as i write this. the fries COULD have been a little more done, but they were still good, and not one survived my attack. if i had to not like anything, i didnt particularly care for the iced tea. it was a little on the "was there tea in this water?" side, but still refreshing.
(3)Kristin H.
Great food! I ordered a Mexican omelette and my boyfriend ordered the Hangar Works. I definitely recommend either of those choices. Order the hash browns extra crispy. Yum! I also love that you can watch the little planes take off. My boyfriend is into flying and planes so it's definitely a place we both enjoy :)
(5)Mel G.
Tried it last week. Went with a friend who flies in chandler. Tried the fried steak and will get it again. Good service and really Fun place with a view on the runway for those of us plane lovers!
(5)Lisa G.
Great service from the staff and very generous and affordable meals. I had the Belgian waffle and it was amazing!! Very fun to take your kids and look at the planes as well! Definitely will go back!
(4)Collin C.
Great food at a great price! Funny to take my kids to so they can see the planes take off and land. It's great because my family can fly into this airport to see us for quick visits. Food is always Hot! Sometimes it's really busy. Just have to be patient.
(4)Amanda Z.
Food was amazing especially the breakfast burrito. The novelty of eating at the airport was a nice family experience. The place was really crowded and we didn't get much attention from the waitress. It was nice, however, that there were so many people that no one noticed our loud two year old.
(4)Jen S.
What a great little quaint place. I met a friend there today for a cup of coffee. Waitresses never let your cup sit empty :)
(4)Rockem Sockem T.
Went there on a Sunday, someone recommended that you arrive earlier, they are correct. This place pretty good. I ordered the chicken fried steak burrito (think it's called the Hanger Burrito). The other people in my party got pancakes and a Belgian waffle, they really liked it. Good prices, I will try it again. Will get another dish. The chicken fried steak, would have been good by itself, but not the best idea in a burrito. Be aware, the patio is noisy because of the planes.
(4)T B.
This place is OK to hanger out and check view the aircraft parked in front and those flying over head . However I was not impressed with their burger, much toooo greasy and I never did get the wait staff to bring mustard and mayo. Hopefully their other dishes are better. Not my first choice to take out of towners to.
(2)Stephanie K.
I dont know how people know of this place because it is very tucked away in this small airport, you wouldnt think that there was a restaurant here! Anyway, this is a fun place to go to for breakfast or lunch, kids would love it. You can enjoy good food and look out the window at all the planes too. Maybe even catch some landing or taking off. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is very casual, they have some great plane-related decor that is fun to look at! Our plan was to go here for breakfast, but our day started past noon so we missed the breakfast menu. Oops. Thats okay, we still got lunch! I had the buffalo chicken salad. Their house dressing is delish. I was aiming for the healthier lunch route but that quickly went down the drain with the delicious cheese soaked bread that came with it! My boyfriend got a wrap of sorts, which looked good too! Two thumbs up for "airport" food, haha!
(4)Kate S.
My family and I visited the cafe for the first time today. The staff and food are wonderful, but I would caution everyone with small children from coming to eat at Hangar Cafe. Based on our experience, the mostly male, mostly older week-end lunch crowd is not very child friendly. One older man in his 80's, sitting just 2-3 feet away from us, cursed at my family because my 2 year old son was excited about seeing the model airplanes suspended from the ceiling. Among other things during his rant, he told us to"shut the f****** kid up." We spoke with the restaurant manager and we were offered to be re-seated on the patio to make us more comfortable. A waitress who overheard the rant apologized several times for the man, but I honestly felt like the man and his party should have been asked to leave or be reseated which they were not. We decided to take our food to go instead. Let me say that I understand that kids' behavior can be annoying, but this is the first time that anyone was openly vulgar to us and our kiddos. The restaurant is very noisy anyway, so I truly did not think that we stood out in any way. We were simply seated next to a grumpy old man. Still, it was a scary situation! Looking back, I should have called Chandler Police since the man did seem unstable. We received a generous gift certificate and an invitation back, but we will NOT RETURN to the cafe because of the fact that aggressive and confrontational patron behavior was not properly handled by the manager.
(3)James A.
My favorite place for breakfast. Busy on weekends, so expect to wait. But if you love a great 'old school' breakfast, this is the place. I almost don't want to post this review, because it's already super busy on the weekends!
(5)Larry R.
I went to Hangar Cafe after a friend recommended it to me. I love little places like this...takes you back in time. I had breakfast and got a 3-egg sausage omelet with hashbrowns (with the onions!) and white toast. EXCELLENT food. The service was great, too! Highly recommended!
(5)Jessica A.
I was personally so excited to be moving so close to this cafe! I had heard a lot about it and I don't know if I just had a random bad experience but today I went in-around noon to get a take out order. I asked if I could do a salad and half a sandwich combo and instead of caesar or Greek get a small Cobb without chicken (so bacon lettuce tomato cheese avocado) and I would pay $3 EXTRA-the owner said sure then some kitchen staff says no then waitress says maybe then 2mins after a long hard discussion and me offering to pay WHATEVER extra amount I have to; I was given a final NO. So I moved on and ordered a tuna sandwich and 2 BLT sandwiches (takes maybe 10 mins at home to make these) my order was put in at 12:20 I got my food at 1:15-55 mins for two BLTS and a Tuna (not melt) Sandwich!!!! Anyways I go to pay and the owner rings me up and comes to $39.85 with two drinks, I think wow that sounds high for each meal being $7.50 and I only had 3 so I bring this up to the owner and ask for a receipt. He writes $39.85 on a piece of paper an gives it to me? Um no, I want to know how much things were. "well you have $7.50, $7.50, $7.95, $8.95, and two drinks" nope sorry I only had three meals-So the owner looks and all he says is "good thing you looked" yeah thanks, I just saved myself $10. I got no apology for the wait or anything! Least give me a drink for free or something! The waitress was very nice-been there awhile I'm assuming and she's a doll but other than that-terribly horrible experience!!!! P.S. I ordered "extra like double bacon" on my BLTs (word for word) and when I get home and open up there are 5 pieces on each....you guys only put 2.5 pieces on a BACON lettuce tomato sandwich normally? Very unhappy with my experience. They could have been more accommodating even when it came to the salad when I'm offering $3 extra and they act like I'm asking for prime rib on the side! I wanted to love this place especially since it's 2mins from my new house and the location is fabulous for a sit down breakfast- but unfortunately I will never ever come back. Unless for some odd reason I wanna wait almost an hour for something I could make in ten mins.
(1)T K.
The food was pretty good here, but a bit pricey for what we got. My whole party had breakfast and it was quick, food was hot, but no real wow factor on flavor. I would recommend if you are in the area and just want a quick breakfast.
(3)Al S.
Whatever you've read before about "at least the food is good" is gone! I've been eating there for a while. It was good before. The last two times l have been there, IT HAS GONE WAY DOWN HILL, just within the last month. Our whole group agreed. Much smaller portions, cheap on the ingredients and the waitresses have more attitude. I don't know if they have gotten overconfident because people line up to get in, but, that will stop very soon. Yeah food cost more because fuel cost is up. Why are so many joints, just to save a buck, cutting quality. They don't think people are going to stop eating there? I say, Cya!
(2)Babjee R.
My kids enjoy watching some small aircrafts take off and landing from this cafe. The food is good and service is excellent. It's overcrowded in the weekends it takes 30 minutes to get a seat. But couldn't complain as we get to see some airplanes up close meantime. Restaurant couldn't take reservations and the ambience for family café is absent. There is lot of scope for improvement, I am not sure if they already have plans for it.
(4)Jeannette S.
My son loves airplanes so we went here for breakfast on Sunday. It was a perfect spot for us. The planes pull right up to the cafe and park. The food was great. We had the spinach and feta cheese omelette and French toast. We will be back!
(5)Dan W.
It is a little-known fact that The Mustache was once a famous pilot, before he began his illustrious career of late-night reviewing of exotic locales on Yelp. It is a much more widely known fact that The Mustache completely made that story up to try and impress a lady once, and the tall tale held. Oh well. Famous pilot or not, I really, really like this place. It is an actual fact that I love a good greasy spoon, and this counts. It's a mom-and-pop type of restaurant situated on airport property, the kind of restaurants that used to dot every town back when general aviation airfields were all over the place. They've been dying off quite a bit over the past thirty years, and though there's no sign that this could happen to the Chandler Airport anytime soon, I'd still urge you to get out and enjoy this place before some bureaucrat decides to take your fun away. The restaurant itself is fairly small, a smattering of a dozen or so tables indoors, with a nice covered patio containing five or so tables outside. The patio is the place to be if you enjoy aviation, as you'll get a bird's eye view of operations on both runways. It can be thrilling to watch a plane drop out of the sky and land in front of you, then taxi on over to the restaurant and shut down so the pilot can hop out and sit at the table next to you. It almost feels like a relic of an earlier, simpler time. The restaurant operates for breakfast and lunch only, and both will please you. The breakfast burritos are outrageously good, no matter which type you choose. Their hash brown mean business, and are unlike any other hash browns I've tried. I don't know how to quantify this, you are going to have to try them yourself and tell me what they do to make them so darned delicious. Lunches are the standard fare, including sandwiches of cold and hot variety, burgers (which default to a more well-done style than I prefer, so be sure you specify if you like medium-rare), fries, and salads. Their chicken caesar comes with chicken marinated in what I thought may have been lime (delicious!), with only a smattering of the dressing. If you're ordering the salad, you don't want the fattening dressing anyway, so this is probably a good thing, though I'd have enjoyed juuuust a bit more of the sauce. The staff is lovely here. They're used to being bombarded by children and are very patient with the youngsters who "just want to see planes." It is not unusual to see a waitress greet a regular with a friendly hug, or for one to give a child a high-five as they depart. It's a very down-home feel here, comfy even for first-timers. If you're really nice to them (or if you just ask), they'll direct you to the second-floor observation deck after you've paid your bill. That's a nice place to watch some aircraft for a while if you're so inclined, and very few people seem to know it is up there. One thing worth bearing in mind is the obvious...this is an airport, and a fairly busy one at that. There are lines painted on the ground in various places that indicate you're not to cross them on foot, and there are very valid reasons (i.e. spinning propellers) for that. Being mindful of that will get you far.
(4)Anna M.
I never knew this place existed until I saw the reviews on Yelp, and I live right down the street. I went for breakfast. It was kind of difficult to find. We sat on the patio so we could enjoy the weather and watch the planes take off and land. I ordered the chorizo burrito that was recommend by the server. It was served with hash-browns and wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla. It was really good, a bit spicy and a lot greasy. The ham steak looked good as did the omelets. The server was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice (except for the loads of kids). Try this little place, its a cute hide away with good food.
(3)Jared B.
The worst service in all of Chandler.i have been here a dozen times and it never improves. Takes 10 minutes to get a menu and silverware. Another 10 minutes to place an order and then 30 minute to make an egg. I am a person who enjoys supporting non-big chain local small business but not at the sacrafice of poor service. The village in is only 2 miles west of the hanger cafe on queen creek.
(1)Richard Z.
A Hangar Cafe Haiku: Butter Colored Grease Magical, Viscous Pond On Plate, In Body The Japanese really had something going with these haiku. If it isn't worth saying in 17 syllables, is it really worth saying at all? True, this is contrary to every facet of my conversational style, but... I look for only two things in a breakfast place. Eggs and hash browns. If there are eggs and hash browns at a restaurant, it is a-ok. But if you go to Hangar and sit at the bar, you will see them slathering a paintbrush into a golden vat and then smearing what comes out onto english muffins, into recipes, on to the griddle, and so on. And that warms my heart in a way that would make every nutritionist cringe. The bacon is cooked to that sublime level of disintegration where it just melts in your mouth. Pancakes--decent. French toast? Actually quite palatable. But the chicken fried steak? Now we're talking! A dish that comes with all four of the food groups (i.e. butter, fat, grease, lard) making a succulent primordial soup on your plate. Bursting with flavorful morsels of sausage and beef. The perfect hangover cure, and by that I mean that if you're hungover, go stuff yourself with this meal and you'll want to die, but at least not because of the alcohol you drank. Everyone wins, kinda. Note: at 11, they no longer serve breakfast and who wants lunch after what I just explained to you? Although I did have a croissant club sandwich and it was very respectable! Just not, you know, chicken fried steak. There sometimes is a wait. Deal. Because if you're looking for a greasy spoon, you just found it.
(5)Kent M.
First time here today for early lunch. Very good chow. I had a green chile burrito and peach cobbler dessert. All quite good. Great service with friendly staff throughout. Nice airport/flying crowd atmosphere. Just right. I plan to return.
(4)Gary H.
Yes, I am actually giving this place of all places a 4 star. I did not expect too much from this place from previous reviewers but if you view it as a greasy spoon, which it is exactly that. I have been here 3 times and tried 3 different items and the food was done very well, it is basic with a little twist especially their hangar burrito is what it is called. The quality of the food is not on par with Matts Big Breakfast but the preparation is and everything fits well together. Yes it is greasy, but the grease is actually for something and that is to make the hashbrowns a little more crunchy , the chicken steak all so crisp and the corn beef hash has a nice crispy crust on top. All those things make the dish just a little special and I have had hashbrown and chicken fried steak where it was soggy, the corn beef hash feels like mash potatoes. I don't go here often because I don't want to shorten my time here on earth, but once in a while it does make life better. Plus on an early morning it is great to see the planes go up. Be warned, it does get busy as all good places do, well in AZ some bad places also. I am always here at 7:00 AM sharp and there is a good crowd already.
(4)Meg A.
In a million years, I never would have stopped here on my own. A coffee shop in Chandler Municipal Airport? No way. But my dad is a private pilot and was visiting from San Jose. To appease him, I agreed to try it for breakfast, fully expecting to get a plate of grease. (He loves to east at McDonald's) He said he goes to coffee shops at small airports all the time and he loves the food and opportunity to watch the planes takeoff/land. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food. Except for the hash browns being a bit greasy, the eggs and bacon and toast were really good. The service was friendly and fast and the atmosphere was actually pretty fun. Cozy (crowded) but fun. They even have some great souvenirs you can buy. I am shocked to be saying this, but I will be back. I am not a huge plane fan, but the food is worth returning for.
(4)Emma W.
This place is so much fun! It is the right combination of greasy spoon and quality, filled with what look to be regulars hanging out. It is located right on the Chandler Municipal Airport, watching little airplanes is super fun. Breakfasts seem pretty standard, delicious and not remarkably healthy. When I came back for lunch yesterday, I was astounded to discover one of the best veggie burgers I have ever had. This was the last place I would have expected to find a veggie burger, much less a really, really good one. With think fries and attentive service, this place is fun and delicious! The fact that I go there anytime my boyfriend is up for it and it's about a 30 minute drive from home is indicative of how awesome it is.
(4)Bren M.
The venue is more of the selling point than the food -which is your average breakfast food (I have only attended in the mornings). I attend for early breakfast as this seems to be the best time to see the planes landing or taking off. It is attached to the hangar and you can walk into the hangar to get a closer look at the planes currently getting maintenanced. If you want to go someplace different and unique -go here with the kids or someone that loves to plane watch -the atmosphere is a fun experience but be ready for a bit of crowding unless you sit outside on the patio --bring a jacket if this is your intention during breakfast during cooler weather -gets chilly!
(3)Brandi R.
After reading the reviews, both good and bad; I decide to take the chance and take the fam there to enjoy a nice Saturday morning breakfast. Well, we arrived late and ended up having lunch. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated. We were seated outside on a semi-enclosed patio. That day was very windy and cold. It was also very loud.. After waiting 30 minutes, we finally got our food. The description on the menu for my husbands sandwich said "piled high" What he got was totally different.. Maybe one slice of turkey was in his sandwich. The food was not that great.. Got the check and when to the counter to pay, I asked the owner to itemize the bill. I didn't feel comfortable paying just the total written on the bottom of the check. Well, WHAT DO YOU KNOW!!! There was a mistake.. Not only is he charging people a different amount then what his menu reads, but he is also taxing every item.. You are supposed to tax the whole amount after everything is rung up.. Not each item.. Gheesh! After arguing with him and creating a rucus in the restuarant; I was very glad to leave.. No apology was ever given and we will not be returning.. I will be contacting the airport to advise of them of the tax fraud going on there, as well. Usually I don't care about a few cents, but if he does that with everyone, it equals out to thousands of dollars a year.. It's ethically NOT RIGHT... What a cheat!!!
(1)Erik A.
A good breakfast joint with a great view. Not only can you chow down on some good omelets and other breakfast entrees but you get to see airplanes taxiing, taking off, and landing at the same time. You know a place is good when a seat is hard to come by on a Saturday morning and there is no way to tell this place is there from the street. This place is deserving of repeat business from me.
(4)RillaAnn J.
I love coming to this place! The food is delicious and alway consistent! If your lucky enough to get a table out side u will have the pleasure of watching the private plans take off and land! Hopefully soon they will be able to expand so it isn't so crowed! Best breakfast spot in C-town. However the service isn't the best... But I've had worse at other Chandler hot spots...
(5)Ashley A.
Breakfast, dinner, it doesn't matter what time you go, the Hangar Cafe is delicious. They have to put something special in their hash browns to make them taste so AMAZING. It takes a little long to get the food, but you know it's fresh because they cook it right in front of you.
(4)Jason W.
Very authentic diner style food. We enjoy this place mostly because it s a serious hidden hideaway place. And it is amazing for kids.
(4)Tom F.
Great smokey tasting Omelette's and friendly staff. Great experience at the airport.
(4)Leslie B.
If you ever flew a small plane or flew with someone, you are gonna love this place. Loys of good food. Go!!!!!
(5)Monica S.
My father in law is coming to town this fall and is ga-ga for aviation so when I heard about this joint, I had to give it a test run. I went in for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and there were just a few open parking spaces. I am not one to think of a place as being worthy just because of it's traffic. (Think Olive Garden). I was seated at a table between a group of flight wives and a group of hard working men in cowboy hats, quite a diverse set of guests, I think. My waitress promptly brought my menu and returned just as fast with my water. I poured over the menu trying to decide...I'm horrible at restaurants and I didn't have my husband beside me to hurry me along. I decided that the true way to judge a restaurant like this one was to order a burger. I ordered Rick's special with fries. My meal was served quickly and as soon as it was ready. No heat lamps here! My fries were good, not great because I like mine more on the crispy brown side than the pale tan side but they can't read my mind. The burger!!! Wow! It came on a fresh, soft french roll with two patties (I didn't notice that in the description otherwise guilt wouldn't have let me order it!) The patties had white and yellow American cheese on it, lettuce, tomato, sweet onion, and a special sauce similar to McD's. I normally would have given 1/2 of my burger to my hubby, but alas, I had no one to share it with and so I just HAD to finish it. :) My bill was $7 and change plus tip for this glorious find. I can't wait to bring my friends and family here when it is cooler so that we can sit outside and watch the planes take off and land...that is if I can take my eyes off my meal! (I didn't notice that high chairs were available...if you need one, I'd call to check)
(4)Katie D.
This place has the location down, that's for sure. But that's about it. The food is just terrible. The ingredients are low quality--i.e. thickly sliced lunch meats with huge veins of fat running through. And sometimes even rotten--i.e. the blue cheese gone bad on one visit. My dad loves this place because of the airport location, but after half a dozen lack luster to disgusting visits I refuse to go back. They could REALLY use new management, a new menu and a new supplier...
(2)Rob M.
Dutch Fry + Jalapenos = Deliciousness
(5)Kris B.
We ate here Sunday for breakfast. Of course it was crowded and VERY stuffy and super loud. We were sat by the window, with the blinds up so people can see the planes take off and it was hot and uncomfortable. We waited a while for our food but unfortunately the heat and stuffiness of being by the window kind of ruined the breakfast. It is still too hot out to have the blinds up and not enough cool air circulating. We were a larger party so we had no where else to sit. And my sister's step daughter found a small hair in her food. YUCK!! Perhaps we went on a bad day, Sundays appear to be the worst almost anywhere and this is no exception.
(2)Andrea L.
Went there for breakfast this last Sunday morning and it was great ! Food was great service was great and the atmosphere was great watched the planes come and go from our table and they have an upper deck to sip your coffee from if you want to after your done eating. A little hot but fun with the grandkids! Family place. totally recommend it. Will go back for the lunch soon.
(4)Rae H.
1. The food is DELICIOUS, and cheap. 2. The two waitresses are like walking ash trays who breathed in my mouth as they leaned over our table and gave me a sampling of what it would be like to kiss a smoker. Gag. 3. Drinks were deposited with fingers touching the tops of the cups, leading me to ask for three straws, please. 4. We were seated by the bussers tubs, and I was reapeatedly splashed with dirty dishwater -- but, thinking I was probably just lucky to have a seat w a view of the planes, I didn't say anything. 5. Our OJ was room temp, so we carefully spooned ice from our waters to cool it off. 6. She tried to upsell me grilled onions!!! waitress: "Would you like grilled onions?" me: "Sure." Seeing her writing on her pad, "add onions," me: " oh, is there an extra charge?" waitress: "yes" (not saying how much, just pausing coldly) me: "then, no thanks." It's like when waitors say: " and would you like soup or salad?" insinuating that it's included with your meal, a la Olive Garden. Unfortunately, I will be back. It's the closest restaraunt within biking distance, and my family loves to see the planes (so I am outvoted)...I truly appreciate good, cleanly service, and usually tip at least 20 percent, so it's not as if I am just some picky, ungrateful customer. This time I left the tip to the mercy of my husband. Sigh... I will be back, with a good attitude and a watchful eye. Just had to get these things off my chest. All the other reviews seem good, so maybe it will grow on me...
(2)Bill S.
TIME MACHINE ? Just tried this place for the first time. Felt like I had been teleported back to rural Arizona circa 1973. A small cafe where land owning geezers gather to while away the morning over coffee and stories. Only thing missing was the nasty cloud of cigarette smoke and bloodshot eyed cowboy wanna be's still up from the night before. Hallelujah for progress. The food, service, and atmosphere are old school good. But this place is small and crowded so stay away! This is my new breakfast place, all mine!
(4)Stoney B.
This place takes all 5 stars for me. Keep in mind, this is a cafe at an airport. Their breakfast is good old fashion diner food, and they do it well. However, what really makes this place for me is the service and view. My family loves coming to watch the planes and eat a leisurely Sunday breakfast. They are very kid friendly and my daughter always asks to go visit "the nice ladies with food at the airport." I will remain a frequent flier. (I know, it was lame!)
(5)Keesha G.
Want to take out of towners someplace cool that's not a chain restaurant? Hanger cafe is a greasy spoon and they keep your coffee cup full- it's excellent. They have WWII style calendar girl pin ups on the wall. I usually get biscuits and gravy.
(3)David R.
I love this place. The menu always tempts me with several alternatives. Sitting outside is great when the weather is clement. Indoors is cozy. The service is friendly and effective. The espresso is excellent. Enjoyed the black bean wrap this morning.
(5)too t.
I have been going to the Hanger Cafe for years, I will not go back. I went there this past Sat expecting to get the great service and food. Upon being seated, I was given the usual menu and asked for what beverage I wanted. I responded and waited for over 10 minutes to get coffee and water at which time I ordered a simple hash and egg breakfast. I then waited for over 30 minutes to get and did not receive exactly what I had ordered. I food was as usual, good but there service was considerably less than their normal. I ate and received the bill promptly and after review I noticed I was charged for items I did not receive. I asked the clerk and she took the item off and at the same time mentioned that I had to wait for over 30 minutes. She took the item off and did not even acknowledge the long wait. I will not return and want to inform others that something happened to this GREAT place and it is NOT as it was.
(2)Natalie W.
The Hanger Cafe is not what you'd call "upscale". In fact, if you go, you'll more likely be dining alongside farmers and local businessmen than Beautiful People. However, if you enjoy an old-time "greasy spoon" you will likely love Hanger. It serves prime chicken fried steak, hamburgers, and about two dozen varieties of sandwiches including Rueben, Philly Steak and BLT. The other -- and more compelling -- reason to visit the Hangar Cafe is that it is a prime spot for airplane watching. The little cafe is housed in an old airplane hanger on the northwest side of Chandler Municipal Airport. The best spot for rating the take offs and landings is a table on the patio.
(4)keri c.
Excellent diner food and ambiance! We have been going here for years, and it's one of our favorite breakfast spots.
(5)Suzi W.
This is a cool little "greasy spoon" type diner with a standard breakfast menu. The atmosphere is the best part, being set on the runway of the Chandler Airport where little planes are landing and taking off every couple of minutes. I would recommend sitting on the patio for the best view. The service was very friendly and welcoming.
(4)richard o.
I can imagine sitting here years ago and seeing beyond the landing strips to....nothing but fields and dairies! It's old school no doubt (no lattes and cappuccino's here) but great in every way. Typical greasy spoon diner food served by authentically beehive hairdo'd waitresses. FYI The omelets can serve three people.
(3)Sarah S.
I went there for lunch with a friend and our two toddlers. It is somewhat kid friendly. The planes are the main attraction, especially if you can sit on the patio. They have high chairs, crayons and coloring mats, but the kids menu is nothing special. The adult food, however was delicious and fairly priced. It is a great place to spend a lazy weekday afternoon. (make sure you reference the map on how to find it or you will be lost.
(4)David G.
For me, when I'm craving a good 'ol breakfast like eggs, pancakes and hash browns, the Hangar Cafe has all the staple menu items. I recently had a Denver Omelet that really hit the spot. Saturday and Sunday mornings can be busy so you might have to wait, but it's worth it!
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