Cafe 8
5235 E Southern Ave,Ste 107, Mesa, AZ, 85206
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Address :
5235 E Southern Ave,Ste 107
Mesa, AZ, 85206 - Phone (480) 338-2640
- Website https://www.cafe8az.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :8:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Bryce B.
Café 8 is great find in Mesa. It's a bit small and there aren't a lot of seats or tables, but they will make it work. I was impressed that they offer the full menu all day. If you're there early in the morning, but feel like eating a burger and fries, well, have at it. I was also impressed with their gluten free and/or vegan/vegetarian options. There aren't a whole lot of options on the Kids Menu. For what it was, it seemed a bit pricey for the amount of food you get. They were able to accommodate my dairy allergy this morning, but in order to do that, I had to order the gluten free bun. Each item of the menu that you order gluten free is an extra $1 charge on the bill. Don't get me wrong, I had a nice time trying this place out, but I know I can get more breakfast food for a smaller fee at other places.
(4)Sean G.
I moved a bit further away from this establishment than I'd like to have. I'm not able to frequent as much as I used to, however, today I was able to stop in and try the gluten free donuts Tracey puts together. While I know, putting the words "gluten free" in front of something can often mean bad. The muffins and scones, and now donuts that I've tried are all delicious. Had the opportunity to talk to Alex and Jordan a little bit before I left. Alex is Tracey's husband and it is their cafe, Jordan is the ever pleasant smiling face to greet you. This place is and has been consistently all-around goodness. From atmosphere, taste, and service, you can't find better. Give them a try if you haven't.
(5)Sheri J.
Many gluten free options! Have now been here twice with family and we have ordered gluten free items and non gluten free. I love that they really understand food allergies and prepare their food with healthier options--no high fructose corn syrup used here and some organic items as well. The french fries are air cooked so no oil here, but are very good. They have a large variety of sandwiches where you can have gluten free or regular bread. They even have gluten free meatballs subs what a treat! Just make sure they have buns when ordering instead of just sandwich bread and maybe order a little extra sauce. Have only tried the gluten versions of their waffles and french toast. Both were delicious and plan on trying the gluten free. The gluten free desserts are amazing. Have tried the Key Lime pie and the owner even let me order raspberry muffins to be picked up on a designated day. What a treat. Both were good, but if you like Key Lime pie it rivals any gluten containing version. The muffins are a little light on flavor, but still enjoyable. It's a family run business with good service and nice sized menu to pick from. We will definitely be returning and would highly recommend it.
(4)Mari D.
Very frustrated with this place. Many reviewers keep saying that this place is good for vegetarians and vegans, and the face of the menu even mentions that they serve vegetarian food. There were very few options available to my husband and me - he is a vegetarian and I am a vegan. I do not go to places assuming they will always have an option available for me, but when their menu specifically mentions vegetarian food, I expect more than 3-4 options in a large menu. My husband was able to have a grilled cheese sandwich, and I ended up having the vegan salad, which was way overpriced for what it was. (romaine, grape tomatoes, walnuts, cucumber, and some cran-raisin type things on top) The owner and server were very kind, but if you are looking specifically for vegetarian food, this place does not have a lot of options, even though it has been sold as such.
(1)Abir L.
The food is great, there are so many GF options, in fact they have a whole menu with Gluten Free options. Food is cooked to order except of course for the muffins which are superb. The GF blueberry muffin was so moist and delicious I had to double check if it was really GF! Excellent service too and prices are reasonable. One of my fav breakfast spots now.
(5)Rachael B.
The food was amazing, love the atmosphere and the owners are so passionate about what they do. I finally found a Gluten Free restaurant where I don't have to worry about cross contamination or lack of knowledge by staff. 5 stars hands down. The whole roasted turkey is delicious and the omelets are so fresh and huge! Will be making this my go to place for good food and fresh baked gluten free goodies!
(5)Casey K.
At first glance an unassuming little place, the service and food is like home! Delicious coffee. Dark meat turkey sandwich is lightly toasted with mayo- so tender and moist. I got half a sandwich with bowl of tomato basil soup that was perfectly spiced. What a happy surprise to find this cool spot!
(4)Joe G.
Phenomenal food, great service and quality ingredients. I couldn't have asked for a better breakfast/lunch spot. I would highly recommend.
(5)JR P.
Really good food, they cater to people with gluten allergies, $2.50 for a soda.
(5)Shawna K.
Took my daughter out for brunch because they have a gluten-free menu! She ordered the waffles and I had the breakfast sandwich (both gluten-free). Super delish! This is a made to order cafe so the food tasted and looked its freshest! We actually didn't wait long for the good to arrive (I was pleasantly surprised!) Waitress was warm and friendly! Definitely bringing the whole family back here for a treat!
(4)Jeremy R.
Well I did like this place, they do have gluten free donuts that are awesome, but there's is very limited space, very limited staff, drinks are ridiculously high with only one refill for even tea that's over 3 dollars. I waited over an hour and only had one cup of water... I told them if I could get it to go cause the wait was too long. My wife is limited to what food she can eat since she has celiac and has to eat gluten free food... But this was absurdly too much of a wait time to even speak with someone. Won't go back till they have more help and better service.
(1)Amanda T.
My food was screwed up and when I went to say anything I was greeted with attitude. This place seemed really promising but I won't ever come back.
(1)Sarah I.
The menu is large for such a small place. Plenty of the choices, all looked appetizing. Lots of healthy options as well as "regular food". We got there early, I don't think all of the bakery items had been put out yet I think that's why the bakery selection seemed limited. The cupcakes and pies that they did have displayed looked very tempting. It sounds like a small thing, but one of the items I like the most is their fresh ice tea. It's so nice to find a place that offers real-good-uncomplicated tea. I usually don't care for herbal tea (I drink regular black tea unsweetened) but this stuff is soooo good.
(4)Christine J.
Very happy with their gluten free options! I have celiacs disease, and finding somewhere I can eat good food is a challenge. I love their quiche and their blueberry muffins.
(5)Christopher R.
My friend and I went here for breakfast, and it was excellent. Yes the portions are huge, but since the food was soooooooooo good, it wasn't an issue. Plus they have to go boxes if you can't finish it. I had the Saints and Sinners French Toast log, HIGHLY recommend it!
(4)Annie C.
Located right between UPS and Sprouts. Went here on a quick lunch break but they don't do "fast" which is okay but we should have ordered by telephone earlier. Got food for takeout. Big robust salad, yummy tomato basil soup. Don't really care about gluten free food so I can't comment on that. Will return. The owners are a couple who used to run a stand at the farmers market.
(4)Patrick H.
I ordered the prime rib sandwich on sourdough with "air fries". The good: Vegetables on the sandwich seemed fresh. The fries were unsalted so I could salt them to my taste and were definitely not oily (convection oven cooked would be my guess). The bad: The waitress asked me how I wanted my steak and I responded medium but ended up with well done (the steaks were thin so it would be tough to avoid over cooking them). The steak they served was not prime rib and not rib meat at all. I've eaten and cooked prime rib on many occasions and this was definitely not prime rib. The in-between: service was a bit lackluster. The server was cordial and accessible but not very warm nor inviting. I would have personally preferred my sandwich bread toasted a bit more. It was at that stage in toasting just before anything turns the slightest brown so it was just starting to get crisp. If I had ordered something else I probably would give them 3stars but ordering prime rib and getting something else knocks a star off the rating for me.
(2)Liz V.
I had lunch here with my sister. We shared some hummus. My sister had the Greek salad and I had the Café 8 Omelette. The food was super delicious. Honestly if I lived on that side of the valley, I would eat here often. It was really busy when we first arrived. The place is small so if you have a party larger than 2, I would suggest calling ahead to make sure that they have space unless you don't mind waiting. I'm giving them 4 Stars instead of 5 because the owner was upset with the guy that was working the counter and scolded him in front of everyone. He also sent him over to apologize to both my sister and I for not seating us more promptly... This kind of confused me, while I appreciate the fact that the owner was trying to be proactive, we honestly had not thought anything of the almost 10 minutes that we waited. It was busy and we had a baby car seat with us, so we needed to find a place to fit both of us and the car seat. I felt like it was a little harsh to send an employee to offer an apology for some imagined slight. I feel that the situation with the employee could have been handled with a little more tact. I would not have appreciated that treatment if I were that employee. I will definitely go there again when I'm in the area.
(4)Keith K.
Great little place to get good food, meet good people and have a good conversation. I love supporting the Mom and Pop places in town. The owners are very nice and the food is great! I will be back.
(5)Elliott U.
Cafe 8 is a wonderful surprise. Don't let the small size fool you! My wife and I enjoyed a delicious meal this morning. She had the Gluten Free Meatball Sub with Pepper Sauce and Sweet Potato Air Fries. I had the French Toast and the Two-Egg Plate with Sausage and Toast, and we shared a Gluten Free Donut. All-in-all, we ate well for about $30. Portion Size was small bit above average. Flavors were on point. Servers did their best although they were probably understaffed for a busy Saturday. Their Gluten Free selection was more extensive than others we've seen. Most, if not all, of their desserts and pastries are Gluten Free. Bottom Line: Gluten-free or not, this place is worth a try.
(4)Elena C.
I feel bad for myself that I only just found this place today... Seriously! Walked in because We were in the area and starving and I wasn't really expecting much. But, holy crap was I wrong. If every restaurant / cafe was like this, our world would be so much better. Everything is homemade from scratch- dolmades were amazing. Tomato soup, amazing. They ran out of hummus- no big deal, the owner just made it real quick. Coconut and pear iced tea... Who has coconut and pear iced tea?! Awesome. We were stuffed but I got a blueberry muffin to go (no way I passing that opportunity up) and yep, that was awesome too. They have a vast gluten free menu and also have veg items. If you haven't been to this place yet, just do yourself the favor and go- I will definitely be back!
(5)Jimmy W.
It is fusion vegetarian/gluten free place with Mediterranean recipes that also serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I opt for a Tomato salad (slice tomato with olive oil, chopped garlic-hallatosis, and Feta Cheese) and my friend went for a typical American breakfast. I felt great after eating it but my friend was quite delighted with the food but not my breath. I had to rush home to brush my teeth, tongue, and mouthwash immediately after I eat but I know it is good for me yet my colleagues at work had taken shelters from stink bombs..Great place for friendly and health conscious dinning experience..
(4)Marelu B.
By far the best quiche in town! Tried the omelet with a side of potatoes, they just do food right. Gluten free menu available too. What a gem of a place!
(5)Jamie J.
We didn't eat here because we wanted breakfast and they only serve it till noon. :( but! We had iced tea which was delicious! Both kinds are awesome! The staff was very nice and the food looked good! Breakfast cravings are tough lol! We will definitely be back!! Everything is homemade and they have an awesome gluten-free menu and cater to that type of diet. I will change my review if the food here is as good as it looks, 5 stars for sure! Can't wait!!
(4)Christopher R.
If you ever want great food in a awesome atmosphere go to Cafe 8. The owners are always working there and have the best attitude I've ever encountered. Everything is made to order and always fresh. And don't get me started on the desserts.. UNFORGETTABLE!
(5)Kendyl D.
My mom and I came here for lunch due to hearing about the good food. She ordered a grilled cheese with a side Greek salad. I ordered the half of turkey club and tomato basil soup. Everything is homemade and tasted great. We also ordered the mint lemonades which were delicious. However- we waited 35 minutes between ordering and getting our food which for what we ordered was quite ridiculous. When we asked how much longer she said that the fries that we ordered take 12 minutes to cook which was one of the reasons for the wait-we didn't order fries! After telling her this, it took even longer to make the salad that we actually did order. Since we had to leave by a certain time-as soon as we got the food we needed our take home boxes and the check. She had to put our food in the boxes as we were trying to eat it. Not great experience and long wait for sandwiches. However the food was good.
(3)Lexi M.
I ordered the chicken pita and never again will I go back. The chicken was so over cooked I couldn't even chew it. I told the waitress and she did nothing about it.
(1)Miguel N Abi V.
It's hidden between the laundry place and sprouts literally on the corner of the plaza. It's delicious!!! Healthy close to home!! The owner is super polite Alex lol my kids talked his ear off!
(5)Lily L.
A friend and I met here for lunch. I was excited to try some of the delicious things people mentioned here on yelp. I ordered the club on gluten free bread and the soup of the day, tomato basil. Everything tasted fresh, my only complaint was my bread was a little too toasty and tore up my mouth. Next time I would probably ask that it was lightly toasted or not at all. I had planned on getting a baked good to go but unfortunately they only had a couple items available that day so I hope to try out the carrot cake sometime. I will go back and try other items. I love the fact that restaurants are opening up that are catering to alternative and healthy eating options and not just the usual greasy food stops.
(4)Jen P.
Wonderful gluten-free desserts. I just wish they offered more - they're out of a lot of stuff by the time I get there so go early!
(4)Kaitlyn W.
What a great find! Such a cute little cafe in Mesa. The food was very good. I had the Belgian waffle with fruit. It was delicious. I will definitely be coming back to this place. The staff was really nice and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Nice place to grab lunch.
(5)Michelle B.
I LOVE Cafe 8. They have an extensive GF menu and they even have decadent GF desserts. I have yet to order something I didn't like and they even do custom orders. They are really amazing.
(5)Abe M.
Really happy this place exists. Delicious gluten free options. Owner comes out and served food. Very friendly. I was very comfortable here. I will definitely be back.
(5)Laney L.
Rude owner/chef. We have purchased soups, sandwiches and pastries. Always good, a bit expensive but tasty. We always support small businesses. Have seen several come and go from this spot. Rooted for them to win. Came in this morning for a variety of pastries and the chef/owner stood like a mean troll at the front. Was condescending and rude when I inquired about the muffins. He told me in a curt tone that they were muffins. I replied that I knew that, but wanted to know what type. After this unpleasant exchange, he left me standing there for several minutes. I asked if I needed to wait for the hostess. He said in an unpleasant manner that he could help. He had such a nasty look on his face, I was uninterested in buying his meanly baked goods. No matter how tasty, if you are charging $4 for a muffin you better be nice. I don't have to spend my money there and I won't. He can keep his food and his nasty attitude. It's good that others find this place friendly. He wasn't friendly to me. I won't return.
(1)A. L.
By far the BEST breakfast in Arizona. Delicious omelette with top ingredients-asiago cheese, avocado, fresh red bell pepper- and excellent coffee. Dinner menu looks fantastic. Understated and tucked away, this little cafe is definitely worth a stop!
(5)Chris M.
The food was all natural, fresh, and home made. The food was very good. The service was great. We will be back.
(5)MJ H.
Ate there for 1st time. Unfortunately not a good day for them. Let's start with the food: the waffle was not hot when served and by the time the "heated syrup" (barely warm) was brought to the table the waffle was stone cold. The omelette was pretty good, the eggs were ok, and the toast was so-so. I would like the toast to have some color Rather than look like just dried bread. Now to the service. I had to continually look for someone to fill my coffee cup, the waitress kept forgetting things we asked for, and why would you ask if we want the potatoes that came with the order. This was only the waitress' 2nd shift so I understand. However when you have someone new you don't leave her to her own defenses. The other waitress was very busy so she couldn't help that much. Our waitress tried hard. Not sure we will go back.
(2)Kathy S.
Very intimate, small, great service. Food was good.
(3)Jessica W.
My sister and I got the Cafe 8 omelets. SO GOOD! The owner and his wife are the bakers, chef and wait staff. Such good service! The meal was fantastic. The omelet comes with a side of potatoes and they were delicious. The omelet itself was cooked to perfection. I've had omelets everywhere but this is the best one I've ever had. My sister agrees! We will definitely be back! Also the environment of the restaurant is quaint and welcoming. Their menu is excellent for gluten free eaters and great for vegetarians. Two thumbs up!
(5)Darren H.
Have now the experiences of walk-in, take-out as well as dining inside with a party of four. Take out was the grass-fed beef gyro. I'm all for the cow not passing on GMO chemicals and DNA to me, which is why I found myself going to this establishment in the first place. The gyro was descent. A little flat on flavor, but then, I often remind myself that ALL of the gyros I've had have probably been modified in multiple ways so this is like Neo eating a real gyro for the first time - if you feel me. Anyways, I'm a fan of hot sauce on most everything, so all was good. From order to meal in my hands and exiting, only 10 minutes had elapsed. Not bad! My dine-in experience was pleasant. Saturday, late, late afternoon. We felt well received as the server was kind while asking us about our gluten/diet preferences, while politely providing us with suggestions and alternatives. We had a the tzatziki with the pita bread, and gluten free crackers (none of us are celiac but we make feeble attempt at eating as little wheat as possible) as the appetizer (4 of us). If you love garlic, this dish sings your tune. 4/5 2 grilled cheese sandwiches were ordered - 1 without prosciutto. Both delish. 5/5 The grilled chicken breast was added, and was of high quality, but lacking somewhat in the spice/taste department. 3/5 Last, a thin-sliced, mushroom pizza. My father ate only a couple slices of it because he was pretty full at this juncture. 5/5 Overall, if you're looking for a real deal mom and pop joint, whose service lives up to its quality of food and good health, then this is a no-brains contest to patronage. From what I've tried (see above) of the dishes, 75%ish have the flavor in point too. I'll still give it 4/5. Work on some more boldness in your flavor and that number will increase.
(4)Greg M.
Been here twice in Jan 2014. 9am. I was the only customer. I counted six employees for one customer, which is not a good sign. They open at 8am six days a week. Close around 6pm. Carry out is available for all menu items, per the old guy who sounded like an owner. They seem to cater to people (like me) with food sensitivities, which is very cool. Accommodating my request was no problem and communicated well to cook staff. My food was properly made and looked nice on the plate too. Serving size was large. Everything was done right. I will go back and try lunch soon. Serving speed was average, about 13 minutes order to serving. Staff inquired about my food, but were not overly intrusive and did not act like we were new best friends (i.e. they were respectful). Wait staff were above average.The place looked clean, bright, the atmosphere was excellent and well thought out for such a tiny restaurant, only about 10 tables for two. The plain black coffee was nothing to write home about, but I've been spoiled by Starbucks. The cafe is in a not so ideal location, easy to miss. It's next door to the UPS Store in the corner of the strip mall where Sprouts is located on the corner of Higley and Southern in Mesa, a few blocks north of US-60, south-east corner. Lots of easy parking, easy in and out from almost any direction. Menu items are slightly pricey but well worth the drive. Check out their menu online before you go. The owner guy said a new menu comes out sometime around Feb 1st-ish 2014. Breakfast cost me $15 for coffee, omelette, and tip. This would be a good place to take a date or your grandmother. I'm thinking this would not be a good place to take a child that is not trained to behave in public simply because it's rather small. Second trip, this time for lunch. The place was 1/3 full. Service was good. I ordered the burger with everything and a salad, greek dressing. I ordered the burger medium. Lunch arrived 14 minutes later well done, tough and chewy. Everything else was fine. It's not to often I don't finish a burger but I really really don't like well done beef in any form. I don't think I'll ever order that again, but I will go back for breakfast. All in all, lunch was a disappointment. Cost with tip: $14 My personal rule when food is prepared with an obvious kitchen error not to send it back, but not to finish it either. I just pay and leave quickly and reconsider returning. Considering their breakfasts are well above average I will go back but I think anything else for them is off the table.
(3)josephine L.
We had a nice lunch. Friendly helpful staff. Service was good. Food was very nice. Chef is accommodating on changes. Definitely return.
(4)Shawn J.
Horrible Lunch I ordered Grass Fed Beef Burger medium rare. The burger had the consistency of a overworked meatball. No pink to be seen. Squeezing the sandwich released a pool of grease. Wife had pork tenderloin sandwich. The pork looked like it had been boiled in water rather than roasted. Had that dreary gray color all the way through with all moisture sapped out of it. The flavored teas were good. The breakfast reviews look promising but avoid this place for anything on the lunch menu. There are far better Greek inspired lunch spots than this place.
(1)Carron S.
We tried out Cafe 8 for lunch. I do not give 5-stars lightly but Cafe 8 nailed it. I like to eat gluten-free and heard that pretty much everything on their menu is gluten-free (they also have several "raw" options to try). I had the mediterranean combo appetizer. Now, I LOVE mediterranean food. These were the best dolmades that I have ever had...including in Greece. The hummus and tzaziki were outstanding. And the presentation was first rate. My husband had a pear and gorgonzola salad that was delectable. Not sure what the dressing was but it was very light and flavorful. The gluten-free dessert case gave us a challenge: which amazing looking item to choose to try. After a very satisfying meal, we could really only try one. We chose the delicious-looking triple-layer carrot cake. Wow! ridiculously good. No clue by taste that it was gluten-free. I would go back again for just the desserts. I imagine the other items are equally delicious. At one point the pastry chef (owner?) came out and chatted with us for a bit, explaining her passion for cooking and some of her cooking philosophies. Our server was great and prices were very reasonable. We will definitely return.
(5)David K.
Café 8 offers a number of gluten free options. I had the tomato bisque soup which was very tasty but heavy. Also tried the gluten free blueberry muffin which had a very light texture making it one of the best gluten free muffins I have ever tried.
(4)Mimi C.
Omg gluetin free! Yes! I have gluetin allergy people in my life And bake my own stuff... But their goodies taste so fantastic! I might be replaced :). They seem to have wide selection of gluetin free stuff but at 2pm, most stuff was gone :((( so I'll be back early next time ! Pecan bars are absolutely amazing even for non allergy person like me. Yum yum ! Friendly staff. Great ambiance :)
(5)Anna R.
Great food and great service! I ordered the bagel sandwich and my friend tried their oatmeal...delish!
(4)Dan L.
DO YOUR PART IN THE CULTURAL REVOLUTION... SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS! My girlfriend and I went in on a busy Saturday morning for breakfast. It is an itty bitty little spot, but the service was fast, nice strong coffee. Her regular (not gluten free) French Toast was outstanding, and my breakfast "Everything" bagel was awesome too. All the pastries and quiches looked and smelled amazing, though we were too full to go for more. It's not far off the freeway and it looks like they just added dinner service as well. We will be back!
(5)Keith J.
First time for hubby and I at Cafe 8 today. It was wonderful! So nice to have a place that actually cares about the health of its customers. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing food. Many gluten free options. Healthy food with low salt, sugar, and fat, but no compromising the taste! It was delicious! We will be back!!
(5)Janice B.
I was looking for a restaurant near my parents that had gluten free options. We try to eat healthy and local when possible. This place nailed it. 5 of us had lunch on a Friday. Salads were fresh & tasty! Pear iced tea was fab! Gluten free strawberry shortcake was to die for!! We will be back. It's not a large space. But hopefully business will grow and they can expand.
(5)George S.
The best food around. Excellent service and must try the monkey bread with pecans.
(5)Suzanne B.
I am neither gluten-intolerant nor do I have Celiac issues; however, I ate there with a friend who deals with both, and the food was DELICIOUS! I had the mushroom, red pepper and sun-dried tomato quiche and the basil-tomato soup with chocolate cream pie for dessert; everything was fantastic, the service was quick, our server was extremely nice and informative, the prices were decent and the quiche was so delicious that I bought a second piece to take home with me (best quiche I've ever had, and I'm picky!) So yeah, I'd totally recommend this place; I'll be going back. It's what good little cafes all aspire to be!
(5)KT L.
Delicious food, and desserts! Warm and cozy atmosphere, and very friendly owners. Mostly gluten free menu. Definitely a must try! $$
(4)Kathie M.
The facebook page says vegan/vegetarian food. I took friends there tonight who came up from Tucson. The only thing on the entire menu vegetarian or vegan was the tzatziki. I assume the sign they have out front and how they write up their facebook page, they might mean only the baked goods? We left and enjoyed the pomegranate café, making sure to tell anyone in our group of friends who don't eat meat to steer clear.
(1)Johannah Z.
Delicious food, wonderful family owned business. Almost all their menu items come gluten free!! (please specify when you walk in, because they have BOTH - regular and gluten free menus.) The wife, Tracey does all the gluten free baking herself and her GF banana cake is to die for ... as are the cheesecakes!!! We tried them for dinner this past weekend, first time. I got the cheeseburger and my husband got the prime rib. They were both delicious. Both came with a wonderful salad. All GF! The owners are lovely people, very engaging. we had a great time and will definitely be back! For Mesa AZ this is a little piece of heaven!!! Please support this restaurant!!
(5)Sharice S.
Was very excited to try out this restaurant for their gluten free options. My husband and I arrived at the restaurant around 5:15 pm. I ordered their grilled chicken breast dinner with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes and my husband ordered the non gluten free French toast. I was a bit shocked when my dish was brought to the table and on my plate were frozen vegetables that consisted of corn, carrots and peas. The chicken was very large and didn't taste bad, but was far from exciting. The roasted potatoes where cut like French fries and were undercooked and tasteless. I don't know if we just came in on an off night, but I am not sure I will be back.I paid $11.95 for a meal I could have cooked at home. My husbands French toast was nothing special either. Very sad, as I thought I had possibly found a place that I could get gluten free options. I did order a piece of their gluten free cheesecake and it was absolutely delicious, so the meal was not totally a flop.
(2)Mike G.
So, the website says the cafe is open until 6:00. The sign on the door says it is open until 6:00. Yet, when my wife and I walked in at 5:25, we are rudely turned away because they were setting up for a private dinner apparently. Would be nice if they at least put a closed sign on the door...probably won't be back. I have to disagree with the reviewers who thought the owners were friendly. Thought we were treated pretty rudely.
(1)Rachel S.
The gluten free selection is amazing. They have gluten free French Toast, bagels, baguettes, and toast. The gluten free pastries don't even taste gluten free. They have cheesecake, pie, vegan cheesecake and muffins. Their tea is very good as well it is house made. They have mint, coconut cream, and caramelized pear. They have house made jelly that is so great. It isn't too sweet or too sour. They sell all the jelly, dressings and salts to take home. The service is so good because when I went and I needed to know the carbs on the pizza the owner sent the company an email right away. They are always on the ball with their service. I love the fact that everything is organic and they are very health conscious. They don't have anything that you wouldn't want to put in your body. It's just a great place for a family breakfast or lunch with your friends. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
(5)Laura H.
Very good food, especially breakfast! Owners are super nice and the place is adorable. Great baked stuff. They also sell olive oils and vinegars (chocolate balsamic, blueberry balsamic, etc). Glad something good finally opened near Sprouts!
(5)Rania M.
Oil With A Side of Omelette! Friendly and helpful staff, gluten aware, clean and inviting atmosphere. Unfortunately, our omelettes and small potato fries were absolutely swimming in oil.
(3)Cindy M.
Great food...the owners are awesome..I would highly recommend eating there. The food is really high quality. real beef and turkey. The soups are homemade and also very good. The monkey sticky buns are amazing...don't leave there without getting at least one...will review more after eating there again..:-)
(5)Kevin S.
Made me a great omelet. Seems business is a little slow but hopefully a few more good reviews will help.
(4)Janine W.
Cafe 8 has the best Greek dressing in the area! The staff is very friendly as well. The entire menu looks great, cannot wait to try the sandwiches.
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