Visting from LA and found this on yelp. Everything EXCELLENT!!!! Spotless ( which is always first thing i look for). Four of us each rated our food a 10. The hollandaise sauce the best I've ever had. The belgian waffle and chicken fried steak my dining partners loved!!! Service and music excellent!!!! Dont miss this place.
(5)
Craig C.
This place has amazing food at exceptionally fair prices with consistent and friendly service. This is the kind of diner you take for granted on the east coast but are ever so grateful to have found one here in sunny north Scottsdale. Come taste for yourself.
(5)
G E M.
Nice discovery! Very friendly service, good prices & good breakfast. This place delivers to businesses & residents. That's convenient. We live in Northern California & it's a great idea to deliver breakfast & lunches to the local area. Discover this place. It's was a nice find.
(5)
George W.
Have been to this place twice, and each time had a great experience. Both times I had ordered off the specials while my fiance took the more traditional breakfast route. Today I had the Beef Brisket and Eggs skillet. Basically a large helping of tender beef brisket, a few scrambled eggs with fresh veggies mixed in. Perfect combination Desert Ray's! Had the country potatoes and pancakes for the sides. Country potatoes where good, and pancakes quite delicious. Fiancee had the vegetarian Benedict, and judging by how fast she ate, it was very enjoyable. The poached eggs looked perfectly cooked and glad her English muffin was properly toasted vs being just warm like a few places had served them. Vegetables where fresh and another good point is the tomatoes where really red, which meant perfectly ripe. Now when the food is this good, I can overlook some of the slight service issues. Please Desert Ray's, train your waitresses to check on their tables. Had to get up and get my own ketchup. She was younger, so obviously hadn't been doing this that long, but place wasn't that busy. Stopped by at the end of breakfast but was personable and friendly. One last small detail- and just because my fiancee was a bit thrown off. The servers all looked professional in their black polo shirts. After all, you are charging $12-13 for breakfast, so a clean place (definitely spotless) and a professional staff is important. So what threw me off was the gentleman who was the host in a green t shirt and orange cargo pants. When I first saw him, I thought he just came from the gym next door. Turns out he was the host or manager. (and was very helpful to all guests and friendly- cool guy)....Just saying when your in North Scottsdale, and your place is very tidy and professional, wouldn't it make sense to reflect that? Will absolutely come back and if your looking for a good breakfast spot, give them a try.
(4)
Jan M.
Corn Beef Hash....for breakfast...with anything else...but just try it...not like your mamma made it! A-maz-zing!!!!!
(5)
Brandon C.
Our waitress was great. The breakfast steak was better than most any you will find for breakfast usually. Overall great breakfast
(5)
Chris L.
Came here from Maine and was looking for a good breakfast. Well, we found it. Tom was the waiter that was very friendly and helpful. got an omlet with country fries and pancakes and the wife got the florintine eggs benedict. everything was awesome and hot . we will be going back!
(5)
Kathy G.
Good little breakfast place when you don't feel like the old town scottsdale breakfast/brunch scene. Very low key. Not crazy loud and overcrowded. Very very fair prices, big portions-we should have shared. We tried the chicken fried steak and eggs. It was good! They make it in house. Good service from the gal we had and we were in and out quick! We used to come here for the chicken fried steak when it was the breakfast joynt and I would say it's better now. The pancakes were good too-soft and fluffy. Next time I'll try the country potatoes the hash browns that we ordered were just okay, but we are picky with our hash browns :) All in all a decent place to grab a quick breakfast when you are too lazy to do it at home.
(4)
Michelle P.
So delicious! Had the cup and half with Tuscan Soup....plenty of little delicious meatballs in that one cup! I chose the slow cooker corn beef as my half sandwich! Amazing! Boyfriend had the blue cheese burger.....looked delicious, and must have been. He usually offers me a bite but didn't this time! In all fairness, even though I offered him a bite, i didn't share either. Very reasonable prices for high quality food. We will be back for sure!
(5)
P B.
Skip it, sub-par, poor customer service and it seems the place needed a good pap-smear scraping ala kitchen nightmares over the past two weeks for who knows what evil creatures lurking in their food prep areas.
(1)
Danny A.
As the old adage goes, your employees can make you or break you and it is about time someone recognized the manager Tom for his infantile and self centered attitude. Nothing like coming in on a Sunday morning to head banging screaming guitars blaring over the sound system. The servers and line cooks are all pleasant and hard working people but in all honesty there really is nothing so spectacular here on the menu that couldn't be found at Denny's at a much more reasonable price unless you just can't pass by on a Mimosa or Bloody Mary with breakfast. One other thing I found kind of strange. There are about six things on the menu called "Desert Rays" this or that. Is that because you don't want the patrons to forget where they are dining or is it because the owners are having some kind of identity crisis?
(1)
Joe B.
I was a weekly regular until I questioned the Mgr about a $12 check. The same order was around $6.50 on their menu? When I inquired to Tom the Mgr he sarcastically replied that he'll give me a free order of toast on my next visit and the waitress was only 16 years old and doesn't know better. How about a price adjustment Tom? Keep the free toast and sarcasm as I won't be returning.
(1)
Andrew S.
I ordered the omelette, hash browns and biscuits and gravy. My omelette and hash browns were delicious! The biscuits and gravy were just ok (nothing special, but certainly not awful). The price was a little high for the amount of food. However, the quality of ingredients and taste are a cut above the rest. So, I think the price is reasonable enough. On top of all that, they deliver. So, I got a tasty breakfast at the office. I will definitely go back to try the protein cakes and egg white omelette.
(4)
Alex C.
This restaurant has had a name change to Desert Ray's Cafe. I think ownership changed. The Windy City Cafe sign is still on the building but there is a banner with the new name hanging over the entry. I eat breakfast here once weekly. The food and service are generally good and typical of most breakfast spots. I have had just enough minor issues (undercooked pork chop, way too many potatoes and not enough meat in their breakfast skillets, no toast after requesting it twice, etc) that I can only give them a 3 star "average" rating. I would recommend Desert Ray's Cafe to anyone looking for an average - good breakfast spot, but not to someone who needs perfection to be happy.
(3)
Aarika H.
Was looking for a filling meal that had big breakfast. This was great. Amazing food and it was a great price. I had a huge plate that I couldn't finish for $10. Highly rec
(4)
Cynthia G.
Had a great breakfast there and was able to bring the dog on the patio really enjoyed it good food
(4)
Cathy J.
Stopped in for breakfast today. It was not crowded, so we got a table right away outside. The manager took our drink order and said the server would be over to take our order. We never did see the server, but the manager took our order, and checked back often. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. All in all a.good experience
(4)
Christopher M.
Great food, great service! Breakfast burrito was the best I've had. Owner is a great guy, comes around and greets everyone. It's a can't miss!
(5)
Stacie W.
What a great atmosphere, the food was delightful! So glad we stopped by! A "must" visit again! Prime rib Sunday, third Sunday of the month. Would love to do "paint night". Will be back for a "morning drive!"
(5)
Alise M.
Excellent food! Very clean, service wasn't that quick but the quality of food was worth the wait. Both my children ate almost all their food( which is rare). The portions were large so I recommend sharing. We will definitely be coming back to our new breakfast joint.
(5)
Jerri E.
This place is absolutely amazing. Good food, good drinks, good service & a great atmosphere. Their hot sauce is terrific. We bought some to bring home. Don't miss their delicious spicey bloody Mary(made with their hot sauce) and their fabulous Sunday driver(their twist on a mimosa). We had a party of four all order very different things & none of us left disappointed. We will definitely be back & will tell all of our friends about this place.
(5)
Nicole S.
Came in for sunday breakfast and was so impressed! Great portions for reasonable prices! Nice friendly staff and the food was all delicious! This will be my new breakfast spot! Can't wait to try more things!
(5)
Nathaniel B.
I've been here a few times since it's been Desert Ray's... and i have no complaints. I've always gotten service that's perfectly fine, my food has always been good, and the prices are where they should be -- something that can be hard to find in this part of North Scottsdale. There's a fairly good chance this will be my go-to Lazy Sunday Morning spot for eggs, toast, and coffee. Will the food here blow your socks off? Probably not... but it's not bad either. Personally, i'm happy to find a comfortable, unpretentious, affordable spot for breakfast that has good portions and nice help. That checks off enough boxes for me. (And bonus points for a patio, since it's about to be gorgeous outside.)
(4)
Scott C.
Great atmosphere and the food is excellent. The owner makes his own hot sauces and they are definitely worth trying. Overall, excellent laid back place with comfort food.
(4)
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Address :14891 N Northsight Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Debbie M.
Visting from LA and found this on yelp. Everything EXCELLENT!!!! Spotless ( which is always first thing i look for). Four of us each rated our food a 10. The hollandaise sauce the best I've ever had. The belgian waffle and chicken fried steak my dining partners loved!!! Service and music excellent!!!! Dont miss this place.
(5)Craig C.
This place has amazing food at exceptionally fair prices with consistent and friendly service. This is the kind of diner you take for granted on the east coast but are ever so grateful to have found one here in sunny north Scottsdale. Come taste for yourself.
(5)G E M.
Nice discovery! Very friendly service, good prices & good breakfast. This place delivers to businesses & residents. That's convenient. We live in Northern California & it's a great idea to deliver breakfast & lunches to the local area. Discover this place. It's was a nice find.
(5)George W.
Have been to this place twice, and each time had a great experience. Both times I had ordered off the specials while my fiance took the more traditional breakfast route. Today I had the Beef Brisket and Eggs skillet. Basically a large helping of tender beef brisket, a few scrambled eggs with fresh veggies mixed in. Perfect combination Desert Ray's! Had the country potatoes and pancakes for the sides. Country potatoes where good, and pancakes quite delicious. Fiancee had the vegetarian Benedict, and judging by how fast she ate, it was very enjoyable. The poached eggs looked perfectly cooked and glad her English muffin was properly toasted vs being just warm like a few places had served them. Vegetables where fresh and another good point is the tomatoes where really red, which meant perfectly ripe. Now when the food is this good, I can overlook some of the slight service issues. Please Desert Ray's, train your waitresses to check on their tables. Had to get up and get my own ketchup. She was younger, so obviously hadn't been doing this that long, but place wasn't that busy. Stopped by at the end of breakfast but was personable and friendly. One last small detail- and just because my fiancee was a bit thrown off. The servers all looked professional in their black polo shirts. After all, you are charging $12-13 for breakfast, so a clean place (definitely spotless) and a professional staff is important. So what threw me off was the gentleman who was the host in a green t shirt and orange cargo pants. When I first saw him, I thought he just came from the gym next door. Turns out he was the host or manager. (and was very helpful to all guests and friendly- cool guy)....Just saying when your in North Scottsdale, and your place is very tidy and professional, wouldn't it make sense to reflect that? Will absolutely come back and if your looking for a good breakfast spot, give them a try.
(4)Jan M.
Corn Beef Hash....for breakfast...with anything else...but just try it...not like your mamma made it! A-maz-zing!!!!!
(5)Brandon C.
Our waitress was great. The breakfast steak was better than most any you will find for breakfast usually. Overall great breakfast
(5)Chris L.
Came here from Maine and was looking for a good breakfast. Well, we found it. Tom was the waiter that was very friendly and helpful. got an omlet with country fries and pancakes and the wife got the florintine eggs benedict. everything was awesome and hot . we will be going back!
(5)Kathy G.
Good little breakfast place when you don't feel like the old town scottsdale breakfast/brunch scene. Very low key. Not crazy loud and overcrowded. Very very fair prices, big portions-we should have shared. We tried the chicken fried steak and eggs. It was good! They make it in house. Good service from the gal we had and we were in and out quick! We used to come here for the chicken fried steak when it was the breakfast joynt and I would say it's better now. The pancakes were good too-soft and fluffy. Next time I'll try the country potatoes the hash browns that we ordered were just okay, but we are picky with our hash browns :) All in all a decent place to grab a quick breakfast when you are too lazy to do it at home.
(4)Michelle P.
So delicious! Had the cup and half with Tuscan Soup....plenty of little delicious meatballs in that one cup! I chose the slow cooker corn beef as my half sandwich! Amazing! Boyfriend had the blue cheese burger.....looked delicious, and must have been. He usually offers me a bite but didn't this time! In all fairness, even though I offered him a bite, i didn't share either. Very reasonable prices for high quality food. We will be back for sure!
(5)P B.
Skip it, sub-par, poor customer service and it seems the place needed a good pap-smear scraping ala kitchen nightmares over the past two weeks for who knows what evil creatures lurking in their food prep areas.
(1)Danny A.
As the old adage goes, your employees can make you or break you and it is about time someone recognized the manager Tom for his infantile and self centered attitude. Nothing like coming in on a Sunday morning to head banging screaming guitars blaring over the sound system. The servers and line cooks are all pleasant and hard working people but in all honesty there really is nothing so spectacular here on the menu that couldn't be found at Denny's at a much more reasonable price unless you just can't pass by on a Mimosa or Bloody Mary with breakfast. One other thing I found kind of strange. There are about six things on the menu called "Desert Rays" this or that. Is that because you don't want the patrons to forget where they are dining or is it because the owners are having some kind of identity crisis?
(1)Joe B.
I was a weekly regular until I questioned the Mgr about a $12 check. The same order was around $6.50 on their menu? When I inquired to Tom the Mgr he sarcastically replied that he'll give me a free order of toast on my next visit and the waitress was only 16 years old and doesn't know better. How about a price adjustment Tom? Keep the free toast and sarcasm as I won't be returning.
(1)Andrew S.
I ordered the omelette, hash browns and biscuits and gravy. My omelette and hash browns were delicious! The biscuits and gravy were just ok (nothing special, but certainly not awful). The price was a little high for the amount of food. However, the quality of ingredients and taste are a cut above the rest. So, I think the price is reasonable enough. On top of all that, they deliver. So, I got a tasty breakfast at the office. I will definitely go back to try the protein cakes and egg white omelette.
(4)Alex C.
This restaurant has had a name change to Desert Ray's Cafe. I think ownership changed. The Windy City Cafe sign is still on the building but there is a banner with the new name hanging over the entry. I eat breakfast here once weekly. The food and service are generally good and typical of most breakfast spots. I have had just enough minor issues (undercooked pork chop, way too many potatoes and not enough meat in their breakfast skillets, no toast after requesting it twice, etc) that I can only give them a 3 star "average" rating. I would recommend Desert Ray's Cafe to anyone looking for an average - good breakfast spot, but not to someone who needs perfection to be happy.
(3)Aarika H.
Was looking for a filling meal that had big breakfast. This was great. Amazing food and it was a great price. I had a huge plate that I couldn't finish for $10. Highly rec
(4)Cynthia G.
Had a great breakfast there and was able to bring the dog on the patio really enjoyed it good food
(4)Cathy J.
Stopped in for breakfast today. It was not crowded, so we got a table right away outside. The manager took our drink order and said the server would be over to take our order. We never did see the server, but the manager took our order, and checked back often. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. All in all a.good experience
(4)Christopher M.
Great food, great service! Breakfast burrito was the best I've had. Owner is a great guy, comes around and greets everyone. It's a can't miss!
(5)Stacie W.
What a great atmosphere, the food was delightful! So glad we stopped by! A "must" visit again! Prime rib Sunday, third Sunday of the month. Would love to do "paint night". Will be back for a "morning drive!"
(5)Alise M.
Excellent food! Very clean, service wasn't that quick but the quality of food was worth the wait. Both my children ate almost all their food( which is rare). The portions were large so I recommend sharing. We will definitely be coming back to our new breakfast joint.
(5)Jerri E.
This place is absolutely amazing. Good food, good drinks, good service & a great atmosphere. Their hot sauce is terrific. We bought some to bring home. Don't miss their delicious spicey bloody Mary(made with their hot sauce) and their fabulous Sunday driver(their twist on a mimosa). We had a party of four all order very different things & none of us left disappointed. We will definitely be back & will tell all of our friends about this place.
(5)Nicole S.
Came in for sunday breakfast and was so impressed! Great portions for reasonable prices! Nice friendly staff and the food was all delicious! This will be my new breakfast spot! Can't wait to try more things!
(5)Nathaniel B.
I've been here a few times since it's been Desert Ray's... and i have no complaints. I've always gotten service that's perfectly fine, my food has always been good, and the prices are where they should be -- something that can be hard to find in this part of North Scottsdale. There's a fairly good chance this will be my go-to Lazy Sunday Morning spot for eggs, toast, and coffee. Will the food here blow your socks off? Probably not... but it's not bad either. Personally, i'm happy to find a comfortable, unpretentious, affordable spot for breakfast that has good portions and nice help. That checks off enough boxes for me. (And bonus points for a patio, since it's about to be gorgeous outside.)
(4)Scott C.
Great atmosphere and the food is excellent. The owner makes his own hot sauces and they are definitely worth trying. Overall, excellent laid back place with comfort food.
(4)