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4400 N. Scottsdale Road
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Under normal circumstances, I have this thing where I feel that anyone who is doofy and un-creative enough to name their establishment "The Breakfast Club" doesn't deserve my attention, business, nor opinion. But the line here is so freaking long during the weekends I just had to try it.
The food is good! Servers are attentive and friendly, food and drinks come out at precisely the right moment (not too soon, not too late) and portions are pretty big. Ingredients are fresh and some of the dishes are creative. I've been here twice and have had a crab benedict and a build-your-own omelet (which includes choices of like a billion different veggies/meat and cheeses... i couldn't believe how many cheeses there were written on the board... what is it, ten? twelve? Heaven!) The crab benedict had more crab than I expected... maybe twice as much! Real crab, too, not "krab" although I'm not sure where it came from (obviously a can but prior to that, where did this come from?)
The menu has a LOT of choices. My only drawbacks are the long wait (we have been told "about 40 minutes" and that turned into "about 35 minutes" after the first 40 were up), but this is a breakfast place after all, and while I do expect to wait, I don't like waiting twice. Also, there is no booze here. Granted, I probably don't NEED it... but if I had it, I would not feel that they should drop menu prices by about $1 or $2.
The food was outstanding at this now famous Scottsdale breakfastery!
My guest and I rode our bicycles there and the hostess appeared a little put out by our question as to where we could park them. As a matter of fact, in general the hostess was a direct reflection of the "Snotsdale Attitude" that is often attributed to the staff's of Scottsdale eateries. Goes with the territory, I guess!
The server couldn't have been more helpful and the breakfast was fast, hot and delicious. The build your own breakfast burrito was the choice for me and whole wheat pancakes for my guest. Mouthwatering good.
I am also a bit of a coffee snob and their espresso bar held up to my standards as well. I would even come back to this place just for a coffee it was that good.
Big kudos for serving breakfast late in Scottsdale (unlike, ahem, the Orange Table, which stops the pancakes before 10 a.m.). But would I go back? Only for the pomegranate smoothie.
Otherwise, it was pretty bland stuff. Ironically, the menu looks uber creative, but the execution? Not so much. Case in point: the ballyhooed cinnamon challah french toast was dried out and had no custardy center at all, plus the side of scrambled eggs was also extremely dry.
Servers were OK, though seemed very not thrilled to be there. In the end, that's a fair attitude, I guess, since neither were we.
Brilliant, and possibly my second favorite breakfast place in Scottsdale now. The food was exceedingly yummy, the service was excellent, the price was totally right on, and it's in the middle of town. What's not to love? I did ding it a star for the 25 minute wait we had to get in, but consider that simple logistics... Be warned that this is a VERY POPULAR spot to eat, so if you want solitude, you're going to the wrong place.
I was SOOOO EXCITED to eat here.
For realz.
I love breakfast foods. Of all kinds.
But I would rather eat at IHOP than this place. Honestly.
I've tried all their variations on the eggs benedict, and found them all to be so disgusting they bordered on inedible.
A friend of mine insists that I should return to this place and order a "sweet" breakfast, but I'm scared and very hesitant to ever eat here again.
I went with my friend for Sunday Brunch a few weeks back and was very impressed. I ordered the Huevos Con Masa, and it was very tasty. The flavors were so well blended! I thought it would be too rich, but it was just perfect!
My friend got The Bird, he gave me a bite and I was so jealous I didn't order it. The creamy cheese in the omelet was to die for! I am looking forward to going back to order it!
The atmosphere was very comfortable and we didn't have to wait too long, so the overall experience was good!
If you are looking for a good brunch spot, I would recommend The Breakfast Club....cute name and easy to remember!
I have been going here for years. One word...consistency! So now, a few thoughts...
The waitresses: consistantly revolving door of attractive, young, bright-eyed co-eds (or were co-eds til Financial Aid ran out)--but they can take a deliver an oder
The hostesses: younger than the waitresses, too dumb to take more than your name, basically flunkee waitresses too pretty to toss to the curb so they have been given a "safe" job
The bussers: diligent, tidy, always smiling and pretty much the same few guys for the past five years
The barista: attractive, metro, fast with his hands and with smiles to the aforementioned waitresses, makes a mean BC Coffee (Iced Hazelnut infused coffee)
The patrons (as deliniated by time of year and morning...please read more):
Weekday mornings--business professionals and older retired gents in shorts and polo shirts enjoying morning coffee and the, ahem, view
Weekday lunch--biz pros who didn't eat there for breakfast but work with-in walking distance
Weekend mornings 8-9am--locals who know how good the food is and don't want to wait for it
Weekend mornings 9-10am--sun-burned tourists, especially bad during Spring Training weeks, expect kids so over their parents that their eyes may be permanently stuck in the back of their heads
Weekend mornings 10am on--Snotsdale hipsters, ASU co-eds, Affliction t-shirts, over-sized sunglasses, trucker hats, Coach bags, flip-flops
Okay, so this was more about the atmosphere than the food, which is worth putting up with the above for. The owner (who I have surmised possibly had a baby with one of the waitresses, but there's really no way to ask for that information along with Tabasco) does what he does exceptionally well. (PS: Anyone with insider info on my theory, please offer clarification)
The bacon and sausage is amazing breakfast meaty goodness.
Cinnamon Challah French Toast is pure bliss.
Anything of the Mexican persuasion, gastronomically speaking, is fantastico.
The brewed coffee is unparalleled...seriously.
The Breakfast Club is excellent every time. Coffee is perfect. I love the outside seating. Go when it's not busy to enjoy. A very popular place in Scottsdale.
Tomato Sauce + Chicken Broth does not = Tomato Soup!
- 1 star
So I got here early this morning , around 7am.
Not too busy yet, but I was the only female in here…
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YUM.
Packed.
Service... is okay.
Coffee is great! Love the sugar selection [hate Splenda in coffee.. love Stevia in coffee!]. I ordered the turkey/boursin omelette and it was SO GOOD. I couldn't get over it.
Fast service but I don't recall anything special. In fact I do remember our waitress being pretty short with us but at least she did it with a smile!
I can't wait to return.
This place was packed! I came here after my useless farmer's market excursion and ordered a latte while I waited for Alison B. to join me for breakfast on Saturday morning.
There was a 30 minute wait and when my table was available, Ali had still not shown up (lagger) so they refused to seat me. I played on my iPhone outside and drank my coffee while I waited another ten minutes.
When she finally got there we were seated immediately and our waitress was very prompt. We ordered delicious food and it came out fast.
The coffee bar in back is a nice touch, plus it gives everyone waiting for a table a chance to grab something to drink while they wait. The orange juice was fresh squeezed and Ali said, "it's like drinking straight from the orange!" The food was delicious but the salsa was more marinara then spicy.
I will be back here for sure.
The following of this place kills me... Im from northern California where this place would be average.. but in Scottsdale.. its considered the bomb! OKAY.. some things I LOVE.. such as the eggs benedict.. its worth the splurge..but I get the hollandaise sauce (with a hint of chipolte in the mix) on the side... The coffee is strong and I love it! They carry the sugar in the raw, 'stevia'.. that rates high with me, even though somewhere in Cali that would not be a special thing..but I love the small things when I get them in AZ. Ive had their huevos rancheros.. wont do that again.. its not like any Ive had before.. so give the chef a 'A' for going the creative way on the rancheros! BUT after a nite at the W.. it made me feel not great.. its overpowered in sauce... and the tortilla covering the bowl was weird to me.. too much.
BUT again, I give it 3 stars bc for here its a great place to grab any kind of breakfast you want.. Challah french toast, pancakes, coffee bar.. and still watch the cutesy Scottsdale---ites.. weekends plan to wait!
After spending a few days in the general Phoenix area I was very pleasantly surprised to see this part of town. Finally some grass and clean neighborhoods. We did go to Old Scottsdale for supper but that was at night and it wasn't this nice. We came here for breakfast because, well... its the The Breakfast Club.
We decided to sit outside on their patio which was nice, even though it was literally along the road. A little noisy and next time I would sit on the other side of the building but nice anyway.
The service was prompt and we were sitting within seconds of arrival.
The menu was good. There were quite a few interesting things that you may not see on another menu. After careful deliberation we tried the Asparagus, Ham, Cheese and Onion custom omelet along with the Mignon Benedict for myself. On the menu as "Mignon with Harris Ranch Filet, Sautéed Spinach, Bordelaise & Hollandaise"
I thought what a great idea, Eggs Benny with a steak and to boot I had it with shredded hash browns. The hash browns were deliciously crispy and the fresh fruit on the side was good. I ordered the sauces on the side which I would do again but this was quite good. Tender steak, spicy hollandaise and some kind of mushroom sauce. I would order this again.
My wife enjoyed the omelet and it did look good although I didn't try it. the idea of asparagus with eggs didn't really appeal to me. She said the exact opposite in fact, declaring that she loved asparagus in omelets. Maybe some other time for me.
Any way, this is the first place in Scottsdale / Phoenix that I ate at and would recommend or return to. Pretty darn good.
I recently went to the Breakfast Club to meet a family member who was in town for a quick layover. I didn't know too much about the place going in, other than it was on the wife's list of places to try. I have to say I was definitely impressed.
We arrived sometime around 10am on a Sunday morning and were able to be seated within five minutes, which was nice. I ordered the turkey/avocado/boursin omelet. (This normally comes w/ mushroom but I got it without). All I can say is wow! This was a delicious omelet, I literally ate the whole thing (though I did slow down for a moment so my wife could taste a bite). The service was good, though a little slow on bringing the check, though after that I did appreciate that they didn't pressure us to leave while we caught up, even though a line had formed.
Great food, this is more like a 4.5, rounded down to 4.
An okay breakfast spot.
The good news? If you're staying at the W Scottsdale you can walk here, it's only a block away. Oh and the W has no other breakfast options unless you feel like eating at Sushi Roku, yuck.
The bad news? You'll likely have a bit of a wait and as far as breakfast places go, it's not that remarkable. Sure the eggs and bacon were fine, but nothing about this place says: kick ass breakfast.
My friend and I were seated at the communal table. There was another random group of 2 seated at the other end. Two of my other friends tried to join us mid-meal (there were plenty of seats at the communal table) and were denied. The hostess said something about us dominating the communal table, not sure what that was supposed to mean but it sure was annoying.
On my second official weekly brunch with my friend, we decided to hit The Breakfast Club up, and I really liked this place for Sunday brunch. We had to wait for a little while, but it wasn't any more than I would expect to wait for a popular brunch spot. We had the option to sit in or outside, and though we said the fastest seat was ok, we were secretly hoping to sit inside. Lucky for us, our wish was granted and was seated inside.
My friend ordered the cinnamon challah french toast, which looked AMAZING. It came topped with candied nuts, seasonal berries, and Vermont maple syrup. I ordered the BC burro, which was egg, ham, cheese, and green pepper wrapped in a tortilla with a side of hashed browns. Let me just tell you, BC knows how to do their hashed browns right! Perfectly browned but not burnt. The burro was pretty darn good, too, and came with a side of salsa, but I personally liked it better topped with ketchup. Let me also state here that the burro was totally cheap: about five bucks. The french toast was not as cheap, but it also was not any more expensive than other brunch places. The coffee we ordered was awesome because it came hot and strong, which is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning, and the waitress was quick to come around with refills, too.
The reason I'm not giving this place a perfect five is for two reasons. The first is that the waitress came back with a side of bacon for my friend, which he did not order. It wasn't a big deal, but he doesn't eat meat, so it was gross for him, and he had ordered hashed browns, so technically, the order came out wrong. The bigger issue was that about 80% of the way through eating his huge portion of french toast, my friend discovered a hair in it. Lucky for the staff, my friend is not grossed out by hair found in food and just removed it, then continued to finish his meal with the idea that if he HAD eaten it, it'd have been considered more protein, but for normal people, finding a piece of hair in food is a deal-breaker, so I thought I'd mention it. My food was fine, though, and it was good, so you go and make your own judgment call. Oh, and I might also forewarn any of you who decide to go here that the parking situation is kind of crappy. Just so you know.
I'm pretty sure this review is going to be biased since I was coming straight from 50 degree weather, but this place was so delightful. As soon as I stepped off the plane my lovely friend took me here for brunch.
We only waited for about 10 minutes or so on a Friday early afternoon and were seated outside. Sun shinning, birds chirping. All it needed was for Mary Poppins to come floating out of the sky and put a spoonful of sugar in my coffee to make it any better. By the way, the coffee here is phenomenal. Just the way I like it.
God I don't even remember what I ate, because I think I was just enjoying the weather so much. I know I had a side of potatoes. Whatever it was, it was probably pretty good though I recall dumping hot sauce all over everything.
The service was friendly and fairly prompt.
Afterwards it was only a short distance to the mall for shopping! Too bad Arizona has all the same shopping stores as Chicago.
My bf and I decided to check this place out simply because it was there and we needed to get some lunch in the area. The service was prompt, efficient and friendly. I ordered the tuna salad sandwich with cottage cheese on the side. The tuna was pretty run-of-the-mill, prepared with mayo, and sandwiched between lettuce leaves, tomatoes and two thick slices of 9 grain bread. The large dill pickle spear was a nice touch. I love cottage cheese, so that's a thumbs up. My bf's breakfast burrito was almost as large as his plate, seriously. It was huge, smothered with green chile and pretty tasty. Try as we might, there was no way we could finish our meals. I wish they had put the fruit on his plate separately, since some of the green chile sauce got onto it. Green chile covered watermelon just isn't very appetizing, you have to admit. I would go back, but only if I were in the area.
I was so pleasantly surprised with the Breakfast Club.
I wanted to take my mom to a nice brunch on a Monday...and I thought the Orange Table. We walked in there and they stopped breakfast at 11, so I knew that I never went to the Breakfast Club before, but thought hey why not.
It was such a windy day when we went and the newspapers were flying everywhere on our table. But we still enjoyed ourselves. Service was wonderful; very attentive. My mom loved her pancakes and I was so thrilled to find french toast made of challah! (There is no other way to make french toast) I also had hash browns (wanted the carbs I guess) and they were awesome as well.
The prices were a little bit high for breakfast food, but I have to remember that I am in Old Town Scottsdale. I would love to go back there anytime. :)
Breakfast Club is a staple in every trip I make out to Scottsdale. I've tried a lot of different things on the menu and I've never been disappointed. Their portions are big, their prices are not bad for a trendy brunch restaurant, and their staff is friendly.
A few of my favorites:
*The Bird omelet: I don't get the cheese or mushrooms, you don't need it since the avocado makes it really creamy
*Turkey Benedict: a fun twist, and their turkey is like Thanksgiving turkey...delicious
*Jalapeno Biscuits & Sausage Gravy: a little kick and ends up solidifying in your stomach...in a good way
*Breakfast Burrito: PLEASE try it with the chorizo queso on top...it might have changed my life
*Bagel & Lox: really fresh and just the right amount of salty
Things I don't love (and there are just a few):
*The wait can be a biatch, especially if it's really hot outside (there are only so many shaded areas to stand)
*The coffee bar is nice because you don't have to wait until seated to get a caffeine fix, however the wait is long, the space is cramped, and it's pricey
*Their Potatoes O'Brien are delicious but have way more bell peppers than actual potatoes, and it's a pretty small serving
*The crowd can be a bit obnoxious, but it's part of the fun of the whole experience...it's fun to judge others over a yummy brunch
If the thought of breakfast makes you all tingly in your nether regions, then you have to eat at this place. You will definitely feel...satiated.
I chose the BC's B&G - jalapeno biscuits topped with eggs (I chose scrambled) topped with sausage gravy and served with a side of potatoes and fruit. Definitely hearty and kept me full until happy hour (more on that later). The gravy was a little watered down to my liking, but the jalapeno flavor in the biscuit was subtle, but it was there when you bit into it.
Be prepared for a wait on the weekends, but you will be glad you did. If you have a mimosa itch to scratch (no booze served here - hence 4 stars only), then walk over to Saddle Ranch while you are waiting.
As most people have said, the wait is long. If you have the time and you're not too hungry, it's worth it. I think that breakfast joints on the weekends tend to be busy, anyway, so I, as impatient as I am, expect a line. Oh, and having the $ is good, too, since their breakfast is slightly more expensive than most.
The omelets are huge (what is that, like 6 eggs?!), and it's nice that they have a huge selection of ingredients to make your own combo. But the Eggs Benedict selection--that's where it's at. Seriously, folks...they have Eggs Benedict with filet mignon. Drool.
I returned to TBC this morning for a meeting with future yelper, Adriana C. I'm giving them another star this time since there was no wait (9am on a weekday), service was prompt and attentive, and my coffee, oatmeal and side of egg whites came out just perfect!
It probably helped that I really enjoyed the company I was with as well. Adriana's yogurt granola parfait and side of pancakes looked pretty fantastic as well.
Lesson from this update: if you go to The Breakfast Club, go on a weekday and order something simple!
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I had the best Huevos Rancheros ever this morning. Green chile pork with black beans, onion, tomatoes, etc all over scrambled eggs. AWESOME.
Long wait. Ordered nutty pancakes, Spied neighbor's great-looking omelette while waiting for said pancakes. Tasted the cakes and wished I'd ordered the eggs. Price-y menu made my mediocre dish even more disappointing.
Felt out of place here with so many well-dressed, salon-bed tanned people. Breakfast is my favorite time of the day, and dining here brought my cheerful mood down fast.
When a friend called on Saturday morning asking if I wanted to go to brunch, I suggested The Breakfast Club in Old Town since I had been wanting to go there for some time. I'm really glad I suggested it because it was delicious. I arrived around 1 pm (they close at 3 pm) on a gorgeous Saturday, so I wasn't upset when I was told I couldn't be seated until my dining companion joined me. There are chairs outside to sit in while you wait and it was so nice out, I relished the opportunity to bask in the sunshine. When I mentioned my friend had just arrived and was parking her car, the hostess sat me in a cozy booth inside. Definitely make sure everyone in your party is there so you can be seated right away. Our waitress was really nice and helpful and paid just the right amount of attention to us.
I do wish The Breakfast Club had alcohol because a mimosa on a sunny Saturday would have made the day perfect, but alas they do not have alcohol. My friend enjoyed her green iced tea and my black hot tea was fine. My friend had the Nutty Belgian Waffle (she added berries on the recommendation of our waitress), which filled the entire plate and looked quite yummy. I had the four cheese omelet which was divine! None of the four cheeses overpowered the other and when I cut into the omelet, the cheeses were hot and gooey...yum! The potatoes and peppers that came on the side were good and I left feeling contently full.
For our two drinks, two entrees, and a side of bacon, our bill came to $30 before tip which I thought was very reasonable for a breakfast establishment. I can't wait to go back to try some more items, although hopefully next time I can score a table on the patio.
Is this where aspiring porno stars go to be seen and discovered? Besides LA, I've never been surrounded by so many silicon-chested, orange-fleshed, platinum blondes before in my life. It's like I've been transported into a really bad tv show hybrid of Real Housewives and Real Sex.
Anyway, when I could unglue my eyes from Ms. Chestica McBlondie next to me, I had an omelette with turkey, boursin cheese, and avocado. Overall, the food was pretty good, but I just couldn't focus on the food. The sillicon balloons all around me had my full, undivided attention. Man, guys must love this place.
Breakfast Club is one of my favorite weekend hangover cures. One of the reasons I like it is because they DON'T have a bar, so there's no possible way for me to order a mimosa or screwdriver. Sometimes the best way to live a healthier life is to just avoid the temptation all together.
I've been going to Breakfast Club for years, so this review is based on several visits, not one particular experience. A lot of people dog on this place for being too "Snottsdale" (and I've surely seen that attitude SOME of the time), but overall, I've had good experiences here.
First off, great bacon....thick and yummy. I suggest ordering a side order when you first sit down (you know...as a "breakfast appetizer"). Second, good coffee. Last, last but not least, the food. I LOVE their breakfast burrito and can't seem to order anything else. I recommend it "Monster Style," smothered in pork green chile and chorizo queso. Then, I recommend that you walk about 5 miles to stave off heart failure. It's a lot of food.
Good food and freindly staff. They have a nice selection on the menu. After seeing the table next to me I wish I'd of had the house specialty....blueberry pancakes. Next time........
Weil it was my first trip to The Breakfast Club and I ate real healthy but I did oodle the Eggs Benedict and friend to the right of me ordered it and I was jeoulous. The Eggs Benedict looked "Scrumdelicious"!!!! I had eggs poached with bacon and fruit. Great price at $5.95 and plenty of food for me. Bacon was not scrimpy but nice and thick, crisp and perfect!
Maybe as a reward for myself, after I finish running the 1/2 marathon, I'll eat a big breakfast on Monday. Looking to give it the fifth star it probably deserves. By the way, it's worth the wait....and you will wait at this place.
The Breakfast Club really got me excited. I mean first of all it's named after a movie that I really love. Secondly it's pretty cute and the patio has those misters that are ubiquitous in Phoenix. But, the thing that really got my pulse racing was the idea of jalapeño biscuits and gravy. I've said over and over how I'm always looking for delicious biscuits and gravy and have such a hard time finding them. I thought I may have struck gold with the addition of jalapeños.
Unfortunately I didn't. The meal was just okay. The thing that made it weird for me was that there was a layer of biscuits, then a layer of cheese, then the gravy which was topped with eggs. I like eggs, but usually on the side. I love cheese, but I really only wanted the gravy on the biscuits.
Oh well, each to his or her own. The place was cute, the servers friendly and I'd go back to try something else if I were back in town.
This place is probably crowded all the time. Went here on a Monday morning and the line was insane. Good thing we decided to wait it out because BC is delicious. I wasn't too hungry so I just went with your standard 2 eggs and bacon. Let me tell you something: their bacon is out of control good, and I'm not a huge bacon guy. Fresh fruit was also delicious. Next time I'm in Scottsdale, I'm coming back.
I admit that this was actually our second choice. we were originally supposed to go to Matt's big breakfast, but it's closed on mondays! really! who closes their breakfast joint on Monday? I mean you're only open from 6.30 am to 2.30 pm, but i guess they may have been hungover from the Cardinals' win over the Eagles.
Anyhow, back to the food. There was a fairly long wait ~30 minutes and were we seated outside (right along scottdale ave), but it was actually worth it. my food was ok. I ordered the bacon and eggs and the oatmeal. you can't really mess up bacon and eggs, but for some reason, the oatmeal was really good. my oatmeal that i put in the microwave doesn't taste like that!
but the real highlight was what my fiancee ordered. she had the cinnamon french toast with toasted nuts and berries. 4 nice slices of heaven with some fresh berries and toasted almonds and pecans.
I can forgive Matt's big breakfast this time, but if i'm ever back in the Phoenix area, they better be open and beat the french toast at the breakfast club.
MEH.
One would think that this place would (and could) pay homage to the cult film, The Breakfast Club. But when you see the interior, you immediately notice how bare the walls are. The rest of the decor is plain and boring, too. This places looks like something you'd find in Terminal D of an airport. MEH.
Service is spotty. My lunch date and and I ended up having to ask permission to sit somewhere, since nobody acknowledge our entrance and earnest appraisal - where do we sit? do we wait to be seated?
The menu offers a range of things to pick from, though don't expect to be blown away by your options. They are of "average" variety. Sure, some looked intriguing, like the eggs benedict with crab.
Of course, we had coffee. This would be, in my opinion, the best thing they offer. All I needed was a little cream and presto... the coffee was delish!
For lunch I ordered a chicken sandwich with bacon, with a side of sweet potato fries. Of the latter, I ate about 20. Just okay. I ate 1/2 the sandwich and noted that I could have easily made this at home. My date commented that he was expecting his sandwich on dark marble rye. While the food was okay, it wasn't great. And considering I hadn't yet eaten all day (and this was 2 p.m.) you would think that an average sandwich would taste like the tears of Jesus by this point. Nope. It was merely MEH.
I have no reason to go back here.
Came here while on vacation, based on the reviews. Overall the food was great, but we developed a few words of wisdom on what to order -
The whole wheat pancakes and the challah french toast were incredible. The pancakes nearly floated off the plate, and the challah and candied nuts on the french toast made it taste like the perfect middle ground between brunch and desert.
I didn't eat the omelet with salmon or the honeydew (omelets come with fruit) but was told they were great too.
The only downside were the wild mushroom omelets and the potatoes it came with - they lacked seasoning. If they had any, we would be giving the restaurant 5 stars. The salmon omelet came with the same potatoes, but she opted for the hashbrowns which were awesome (I wish I had such foresight...)!
They serve breakfast all day, which is always a plus.
I had the tomato soup with grilled cheese. The bread was delcious, tasted homemade. However, there was way too much cheese, and it wasn't fully melted.
My g/f had the eggs benedict, which looked really good. She said it was really good, and filling.
3 stars. I've had better. I've had worse. La de da.
Breakfast places are my thing. Once I find one that I enjoy, forgetaboutit. It could be my coffee addiction. But all the same, a place that does a great cup of coffee and breakfast gets high marks in my portfolio.
Candidly, The Breakfast Club always intimidated me - the crowd that is there all day long. Because, let's be honest, if a place is THAT crowded all the time, it has to be fantastic, right? I didn't get it, for the longest time...then there was Eli.
I sidled up to the coffee bar, a nervous wreck. I wasn't sure if this was a place I could eat, drink, both, or if it was for Take Out (by the way, its all of the above). And, I started to ask questions. Eli is his name. It seems that he runs this joint on the weekends and he's got one hell of an ear (read: don't gossip about anyone or anything) and a smarty-pants sense of humor; but, he was open to questions and he lead me through all the ins and outs of the Breakfast Club.
My biggest piece(s) of advise: Use The Boards. They are not just for decor and their kitchen will make anything for you. Make your own omelette. Add a side of green chili to anything. Order a drink from Eli on a weekend day. Sit at the back bar and eat, read your paper, eat your Lox, and have a second cappuccino. Is it perfect? Is anyone? Probably not, but now that I've seen how they intended the restaurant to be used, I understand the crowd and I'm one of the many that will return...
Nice place, but trendy in Old Scottsdale. This is a place for the college students of Phoenix from ASU, Tempe, etc. This is a place to see and be seen. Many races are in here, but mostly your young frat or sorority friends. I personally thought it was fun, but I can see families get a little bewildered by the place. If you are a middle aged person who has a family, skip this place even though the food is good. OR better yet, come in the late afternoon when the college kids are out and partying so you can avoid them.
I know lots of people love this place, but I had the WORST blueberry pancakes I've ever had here.
You know when you just have a jonesing for nice fluffy pancakes and you HAVE to get a fix? Well, sadly I made the mistake of coming here.
The blueberries were *tiny* and the blueberry compote on top had a nasty saccharin-ish taste to it.
The service? Uh, forget it. We waited about 15 minutes before we were even acknowledged.
I see the lines of people waiting outside on my way to church on Sundays, but I just don't get the appeal.
Me and the Mr finally got a chance to go here.. simple, easy and well presented.. you cant go wrong here even though my fat ass only ordered a smoothie and steel cut oats.. now the Mr he ordered Eggs Benedict.. huge yummy looking portion of ooey gooey eggy goodness.. I wanted to dive face first into his plate! Instead I ate my oats and loved every bite.. perfectly cooked and served with brown sugar and milk, just like mom's before her divorce introduced her to the single life. Oh those were the days.
Id go at opening if you're hungry 'cause there is always a wait!
Scottsdale, AZ
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Scottsdale, AZ
Category: American (Traditional)
Scottsdale, AZ
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Scottsdale, AZ
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Phoenix, AZ
I have spent lots of time in Phoenix, these are…
Who doesn't love a yummy breakfast? (mmmmm…
My list of the best breakfast joints in the…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
I love breakfast food! These are some of the…
My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe,…
South Scottsdale is Jan Brady and North Scottsdale…
