The best onion rings around! I love that I can order lunch in the morning since eggs upset my stomach. The bacon cheese burger is wonderful & I love the friendly staff. We can eat here for the same cost as a fast food restaurant, inexpensive & good food. I also like that I can order an alcoholic beverage any time, although I never have.
(5)
Jennifer P.
Went back for lunch and had a sandwich and nachos. This place is still awesome.
(4)
John K.
I love this place, so don't go!! Stay away!! I want it all for myself!!! I have been going here since the Pinkie days and I think it is just as good if not better. The food is great and I love all of the servers. Even the ones that call me Sweetie, honey-pie or all the other nice nick-names they come up with. They always remember me and make sure my meal is tasty and friendly. But, you won't like it, so don't go!! Let me have this great place to myself. John, the owner, has never failed to say hello and visit for a minute when he is not running around the place. And to the Scottsdale reviewer.... I love this line from your review, "....what irritates me is how servers talk to me and others. Love bug, honey pie , babe , lovey are not appropriate." REALLY??!! Dude, you're in a cafe/ diner! That's how it's supposed to be. Scottsdale is happy to treat you like a number, stay over there. So, remember, do not go here! It is delicious and tasty and VERY friendly.
(5)
John S.
Fourth or fifth time here. Don't no why I go back. Convenient I guess. Food is ok but what irritates me is how servers talk to me and others. Love bug, honey pie , babe , lovey are not appropriate. Hate to be stick in the mud. But unless you know me, sir or friend or ask me my name works. And when a guest asks what's good have a response ready. Not just everything on the menu. This place could be so much better
(3)
Kyle B.
They have a solid breakfast here at a low price. If you are looking for a good old fashioned diner look no further. One thing that was really good here that was above and beyond any other place was the bacon. I will order an extra side next time I am there.
This is the first time I've eaten there, and the last time. I had the ham and eggs. The ham was a cheap canned ham. The eggs and hash browns were ok. I saved the ham for my dogs. I would not recommend this place. On the other hand the staff was great!
(1)
Janell H.
Tried to go this morning and have gone off and on for years. It's hot in there like stagnant air to start. We asked for a Half order of biscuits and gravy you and were given a full and obviously charge for a full, I asked for a child orange juice and was given a huge to go cup, we have a small child so we asked for extra napkins those never came and they never do every time we've been. Our son started getting a little crazy so we decided it was time to leave my husband asked for it to go cup and was met with a scowl from the other waitress. We won't b back
(1)
David B.
Great service. Great food. Chicken fried steak was great. I'm originally from TX so it passed the taste and texture test. Family had burgers and fries and onion rings. They wished there had been more fries! Not pricey. Ate outside with beautiful weather. Bathroom was clean. No complaints here!
(5)
Kelly R.
Friendly neighborhood breakfast place. Free wifi, enthusiastic staff, good food. They are getting a liquor license soon, too. I like their omelettes (corned beef! what!?), and I had the house burger for lunch one day. It's not gourmet, but I love mushrooms and swiss so it was just right for me. it's a very busy place, but the girls work hard. Don't be ignorant, since you can see the kitchen window and you can see how fast everyone moves. It's never been an unreasonable wait. Prices can't be beat. If you are on a budget, you can enjoy a nice meal here. Good for families, couples, and elderly alike.
(4)
Anna D.
Stephany is the main reason I come to the cafe. The is always prepared to how I ordered it.
(4)
Dana O.
I'd have to pretty desperate to ever go back. The people were very nice & friendly but they seemed short staffed because it took several minutes to get menus, several more to get drinks and 1/2 hour to get our food after that-it was pretty good though. The scariest part was when I went to the ladies room and saw what looked like a cockroach make a brief appearance out of the pic on the wall and uncleanliness of the bathroom. How hard is it to clean bathroom? Eww!
(2)
Heidi Z.
My daughter and I stopped by for lunch while we were in the area for her dance competition. The while staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. You'll find the owner happily chatting up the regulars and newcomers, like ourselves. The food was delicious and served fast. Highly recommend!
(5)
Jenna W.
Great location to meet people for breakfast and love the option of sitting outside while it is still nice out. The food was mediocre, nothing to write home about but nothing to complain about either. We got a large selection from omlettes to pancakes, everyone enjoyed their food. Good place to check out if you're in town.
(3)
John M.
Amazing! Great, basic food and wonderful service. Not to be missed for breakfast! Cinnamon roll was melt in your mouth, even without the butter. Omlets were outstanding. Great coffee. Waitstaff was friendly and charming, in a down home kinda way.
(5)
john s.
Great neighborhood spot ! Friendly , good food , reasonable prices , what else do you want ? Maybe a home made cinnamon bun ?
(4)
David L.
A great place for lunch or breakfast, though they do an evening meals and bar, I have never partaken of it, so I will not comment on it. Breakfast, has always been plentiful and tasty. Burgers and hot dog each have their own menus. This past Saturday's special was filet mignon chunks with onions, pepper, and potatoes, two fried eggs on top. Excellent. Service has always very good and prompt.
(4)
Lindsey B.
Great local cafe. Pretentious Scottsdale whiners need not apply. Try the breakfast burrito :D
(4)
kara y.
Fun diner with a unique offering of Pancake Rolls. Broad menu with an area that allows tv football viewing and alcohol. Clear family area with diner vibe. Patio comfortable but employee smoke breaks do impact diners. Everything is very clean! Definitely a value and will try again.
(4)
Liana R.
The single most horrid dining experience ever. Construction during breakfast? Are you kidding me?!? For years this place has been a "satellite office" where you could meet people, have a simple but good quality breakfast, wait staff were amazing, all at a locally owned business that's been a staple in the neighborhood as long as I've lived in Moon Valley, over 20 years. Most wait staff we've come to know have left, the food is decidedly not as good, and now this: a breakfast meeting attempting an involved conversation punctuated by concrete being drilled directly adjacent to my table. I'm not a business owner, so maybe I'm misguided, but I would think that if you have a business that makes its mission to serve breakfast and lunch, and you need to have heavy construction done, you might have the contractor do the loud stuff when you're closed?
(1)
Kay P.
Pros: *Waitress brought me fruit to substitute the toast I didn't want without me having to ask her. *Waitress was able to make a good omelet recommendation, and the omelet was made differently than at other places; I believe Parmesan cheese was added, which is how some in my Italian family make it. Yum. *They carry locally-brewed organic coffee. *The guy checking me out appeared to be an owner, and he expressed concern about whether I had sat on the side of the restaurant where the air had gone out. I sensed he would have offered a discount if I had. (The air was being fixed when I came in.) *A variety of seating for different size groups, including outdoor seating. *Food got to me quickly. *TV for watching the game. Cons: *Omelet was a bit dry: waitress forgot to bring me salsa when I agreed to it. *Though generally good, some fruit pieces were too cold, like recently frozen, and one of the grapes was obviously a dud and should've been tossed while making the fruit sald. *i was offered no warm-up on my coffee and no refill on my water, even though I sat empty for some time. The coffee tasted watered down. *Actually, now that I think of it, I wasn't visited by the waitress for even a check-in once my food was set down. *Very poorly decorated. They really need to bring in someone who knows what they're doing here. Also, they're implementing some tacky "cover the tables in advertisements" thing. It looks aweful. The place isn't cheap enough to justify supplemented income like that. *Loud; seating too close together. Any one of these little things could've been overlooked, but they add up, unfortunately. It was a decent breakfast for a decent price (about a dollar less than typical and about a buck fifty more than cheap diners). I'd probably take myself back here, but I wouldn't bring my mom. I wouldn't drive out of my way to come here.
(3)
Brittanie M.
Typical diner with a great view of North Mountain. There were a lot of regulars and the wait-staff was very friendly. The coffee was also good which doesn't seem that common in places like this. We sat outside to enjoy the cool morning and didn't feel neglected by the waitress. My ham omelette with white toast and hashbrowns was done well and was filling. Great breakfast in the north valley.
(3)
Dave C.
I have read the reviews written here, and dings on decor and noise. I can see where people are coming from, but the food was phenomenal, and reminded me very much of my childhood. I had the chicken fried steak and it was AWSOME, I actually shared with the table so they could experience it. The place was busy, food was wonderful, waitress was friendly, and we will be back! I am so glad we found this place!
(5)
Jolene H.
Second time going to moon valley cafe. Food and service was wonderful. **the only reason I'm giving it such a low rating is because they allowed a couple to eat inside the restaurant with their DOG sitting on the bench of the booth with them. That's unsanitary and they should have been told to eat on the patio with the dog. And this wasn't a service dog... Very disappointed
(2)
Stacy F.
I'm a little torn on how to review MVC. We were greeted within a few seconds of walking in and asked if we could sit at the bar (we like to watch the kitchen action) and the hostess said sure, and walked away. We sat ourselves and quickly realized we didn't have menus. We waited for a waitress to come by, but after about 5 minutes my fiancee just got up and grabbed us some. What appeared to be the owner was standing by where the menus were and noticed him grabbing our own, and apologized for the oversight (so that was really fine). After another few minutes our waitress came over, and was actually very friendly throughout the rest of the time there. I ordered the pancakes with eggs and ham and he had the french toast with meats. The ham steak and eggs were cooked perfectly. My pancakes looked good, but when flipped over, they were burned on the other side. His sausage, ham, bacon and eggs were also cooked perfectly but the French Toast was just okay. (see pics for reference) The big down side was really listening to the other waitresses that came up to the counter to pick up things complaining about the other patrons in the restaurant. It was rather awkward to sit there and overhear them bad mouth people sitting on just the other side of the restaurant. Overall: B Skip the pancakes or french toast if you go, but the meats and eggs are great! Bar waitress was nice, but be aware you may end up listening to the other waitresses complaints while sitting there - yikes!
(3)
Jonathan F.
This is a simple little cafe/diner with a homey vibe and friendly staff. I showed up with my friends having been seated already. Shortly after I sat down I was offered coffee, in fact I was offered refills on my coffee frequently and if I so chose I'm certain my cup would never have been empty. I had the Eggs Benedict, my go-to breakfast dish at a new restaurant. I'm a bit of a picky eater when it comes to eggs, I like a entirely cooked white with a runny yolk. My eggs were poached perfectly! The hollandaise was done very well and overall I really enjoyed my dish. Along side my Eggs Benedict I had home fries, which were wonderful. Great food, friendly service and a homie vibe mean I'll definitely return.
(4)
Barb V.
What a great place. I have been going since it was Pinky's. The staff is always friendly, always remembers me and the prices are perfect. The kids LOVE the French toast. I am just glad you can get lunch any time of the day and a beer to boot. Love the staff and the chef Mario. Great place for food and fun.. PLUS they have a cool pet patio for my baby girls.
(5)
Patrick A.
So disappointed with this place. It was the "go to breakfast spot" when it was Pinky's but has really slipped under the new name and ownersip. Service is slow even in off peak hours and bacon is cooked to almost burnt regardless of how you order it. We tried multiple times to give this place a chance, all with the same disappointing results.
(2)
Jennifer G.
This place is awesome. It's old school diner breakfast with great food and great service. The best cup of coffee in town coupled with delicious food. The chicken fried steak is a must as well as everything else!
(5)
Gil M.
Sorry folks this place is not for me, the service is lousy the servers are career servers so the don't care about anything but the tips not the service, I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs and it all was out of a box the gravy was like plaster the chicken fried steak was not eatable it was dropped in a deep fat fryer and was eatable, I guess you could eat it if you where just looking to fill your gut. Not for me sorry I wont ever be back to this Diner.
(1)
Christina D.
Great little "Hole in the wall". Smiling faces, good service and good food. Hope they like us, 'cause we'll be regulars ;)
(5)
Jeff W.
The server actually had to apologize to me as she presented me what looked like the most pitiful pathetic five dollar breakfast sandwich.. 1 Egg: 7.00/60 = .12 1 slice american processed 1.69/lb= .11 1 english muffin 1.49/6 = .24 2 slices bacon 2.39lb 1oz= .15 Total Food Cost .62 about a 12% food cost.. Thanks Moon Valley Cafe.. Glad to see you aren't ripping anyone off..
(1)
Richelle J.
We went for breakfast and it was a great value for the money. Owner at the front is a nice guy. Only complaint was our waitress, but I think she may have been new and still finding her groove. Other than that, a-ok.
(4)
Shannon V.
Sorry guys, this place is as bad as it gets! We sat at the counter and watched the servers argue with each other and then the kitchen staff and then the hostess THE ENTIRE TIME. I feel like we were waiting for a brawl to break out. We sat for a good 15 minutes before we were even acknowledged. We ordered the steak and eggs with home fries along with a half order of biscuits and gravy to share. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium rare. I love my steak rare but this thing came out beyond mooing... it was also very under seasoned. I also didn't get my home fries they gave me hash browns instead. At one point one of the younger servers told me "I'm sorry they usually don't fight like this" this girl was genuinely embarrassed. We just picked at our food for about 15 minutes, paid and then left... NEVER AGAIN. Try The Perk Eatery, 40th St. Cafe or The Original Breakfast House instead!
(1)
Lola S.
Decor- 1980's. Wood panels halfway up the walls, vinyl booths, mismatched colors. Service- waitress was nice Moon Valley Cafe is located where Pinky's cafe used to be. I live nearby so I had high hopes for this place. I've been twice, the second visit in hopes that it would be better than the first. After my second visit, I will certainly not return. On each of my 2 visits, I ordered items off the menu that were supposed to be their specials. First visit I ordered their French Toast. This came out bland, the toast was thin, syrup was poor quality. Nothing exciting. I think I paid around $7.00 and have had much better french toast for this price. Not that cheap, and not that good. Second visit, I ordered Eggs Benedict. It was about $8.50, came with a hash brown. Hash brown was not flavorful nor cooked through. The shredded potatoes tasted raw, and almost like they had freezer burn. They were cold in the middle. The ham on the eggs Benedict was Hormel style ham, not fresh or good quality. The poached eggs were so overcooked and hard I could not eat them. Especially for something that is supposed to be their special, these should have been cooked with more care. The Hollandaise sauce was fair. I used the English muffin to eat the sauce- left everything else on my plate. The worst part of the 2nd visit was the heat inside the place. When I walked in and was hit by a wave of heat that made me want to turn around and leave. It was almost an aversive feeling. Some ceiling fans were running on low- not effective in cooling the place. It felt as if the AC was out. I mentioned this to the waitress, who commented "its 70 degrees in here". Knowing it was certainly note, I looked at the thermostat and pointed out that it actually read 80 degrees. Who wants to come sit on vinyl benches to sweat through their shorts in an 80 degree cafe with bad food? Especially in late June when temps exceed 100? Not me again. Too bad MV Cafe- I really wanted you to be good. So long
(1)
Eddie A.
Really liked the service, friendly folks who make you feel at home. Prices are very reasonable. Got the $3.99 weekday special and for $1.00 more got biscuits and gravy. The sausage was very good for a deal like this. Good food, good people.
(4)
Lisa S.
I've been going to Moon Valley Cafe for more than a decade, and was so sorry when it closed for a while...but equally delighted it reopened! Apparently the employees pitched in and reopened the former Pinky's...the menu kept all the great stuff! My kids love the burgers (even in the morning) but I am addicted to the omlettes (feta and spinach, smoked salmon) and their amazing chewy, dense, wonderful oatmeal that makes all other oatmeal a weak comparison. We love the waitress's cheerful demeanor, the casual atmosphere, and that we're never hurried. I told my husband about it, and now he goes all the time as well. In a franchise world, this is a unique place run by local folk who care...go early and often!
(5)
Paul W.
This the worst place. I sat down was not greeted and waited forever to place my order. Would not go back. And it was not that busy. Then my eggs were cold!
(1)
Monica A.
Quick, friendly service. The Spinach Feta Omelet was delicious. Prices are reasonable at this nice little diner. The decor is outdated, but the food and friendly wait staff make up for it!
(4)
B B.
Came to Moon Valley Cafe because we ate here last year when on a golf vacation. It used to be Pinky's and we were a little worried that the new ownership would have ruined a good diner. On the contrary, the new ownership has made it better. Same friendly staff including the nice waitress who calls you "Hon", and the former quirky decor has been modernized and is very comfortable. The waitress remembered us from a year ago, and knew we were on a schedule to make a tee time so she got us our food and check as quickly as possible. I had the rib eye and eggs three days in a row, and it was fantastic. Not your typical chewy breakfast steak but a real tender boneless rib eye. Wife and son loved the hand smashed burger in lieu of the typical frozen patty. Everything was cooked exactly as ordered and was hot and delicious. Worth going out of your way for, and if you're staying at the Hilton nearby, go to Moon Valley to recover after you get over the crud they feed you at Pointe in Tyme.
Great coffee, great service, cool little place for a nice quiet breakfast at the corner of 7st & T-bird. Been here before but it has been some time, I ordered the eggs benedict and I licked my plate. Fantastic meal and had 3 cups of coffee (2 above normal) What can I say, this place is pretty cool and a hidden gem if you ask me. Very casual and I am pretty sure the same waitress helped me both times.
(5)
Janet O.
I read a comment about a pathetic $5.00 breakfast and could only think that he was at a different restaurant! The plates at Monn Valley Cafe are overflowing with great food. Never had a bad meal there. Friendly staff, very clean. I'll take clean any day over fancy ambiance or soft music.
(5)
Tyrene D.
Went there for breakfast, and really wanted to like the place since it's cute, right down the road from us, and it's clear everybody in there are "regulars." After we ordered, Waitress brought our food and check and asked if we needed anything else. We did, in fact, need several things: extra syrup and butter for instance, not to mention the drinks we had ordered with our food (water and a soda). Well apparently even though the soda was on the check she just brought, her responsibility ended there because she never came back. Husband went up to the counter and found some syrup cups already poured so he grabbed some, then flagged down the busboy to get his soda. As we finished up the meal (about 20 minutes later) the waitress finally returned, apologizing for never coming back. She asked what she could get us and for the third time, I asked for a water to go with my coffee. She finally brought it, in a glass with a perfect, bright pink lipstick print on the rim. We left. We won't be back.
I have no idea why people gave this place bad comments. The food is fresh. The service is the best. The place is called moon valley cafe. Not a Mexican food establishment. It's always busy and they do a great job. I'm just realizing people just like to complain. Now my amazing service professional Stephanie was and always be my favorite. Her smile brighten my day Great way to start my day off. I love this place. And if you don't please stay away. There's enough negative people out there in the world.
(5)
H. Shelton V.
This is a great little joint. Food, service, and staff. Stephanie gave exceptional service today. Felt like I was the only one in the place. All the girls are personable and friendly. Johnny the owner seems to be real personable also.
(5)
Jason B.
Best breakfast in town hands down. I drive FAR to eat here and do it on a regular basis. Great breakfast at a fair price and friendly staff. I just wish I was closer.
(5)
Dana S.
A fantastic, inexpensive diner setting on the edge of an old shopping center. I tried the breakfast burrito with meat, bacon, and was amazed at the size of it when they brought it quickly and promptly. Delicious food, fast and friendly service, warm inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back myself. Excellent prices make this a must.
(5)
Joe S.
We have eaten here a couple times now, the first time we sat at the counter and struggled getting our coffee refilled...the staff made more of a point socializing than tending to customers, but the food was good. After a few weeks we came back for a second try....there were four tables of two or less and a couple people at the counter, AGAIN trying to get your coffee refilled was ridiculous!! The waitress even answered her cell and stepped outside while we were waiting on service...WORST of all this was right in front of the owner!!! They won't get a chance on a third strike and it's a shame cause I LOVED the omelette! If you have all the time in the world eat here...just read the other reviews as well.
(2)
Casey K.
Ive been coming here since a few years ago with an ex. I brought my now bf today to introduce him to this place. They have good giant cinnamon rolls now which he loved. One thing is that the waitress forgot his toast within 5-10 min of his meal but got it with apologies. Good potatoes- "home fries"- which i always ask for a side of them. Good nice servers who remembered me after a couple years. My dad lives near there so i have to take him to try a cinnamon roll. He would love it. Very good food
(4)
Adam P.
This is another example of when I wish there was a half star option. Location is what gives this place 4 stars otherwise 3.5. Good food, friendly staff, relaxing diner atmosphere, all make this place an enjoyable spot to stop and grab breakfast or. Lunch. I usually order the bacon cheeseburger with fries and onion rings. It is exactly what you would expect from a diner. I will continue to be a customer here and support my local business.
(4)
Josh F.
You've just gotta love and support Johnny Marhsall. Food is good for a diner, but don't expect any culinary marvels. Johnny is the main attraction and good for a dozen laughs over breakfast.
(4)
Manny R.
I'm giving it 3 stars cause the food is great! Unfortunately the service is horrible. I went twice to give them the benefit of the doubt. Both times it took them 40 mins to get the food to us. Chalked it up to being busy on the weekend however busy should never be in a waitress vocabulary. No water refills and never checked on us after food was given to us. Both times!! Different waitress! I will have to think twice about going back.
(3)
Jay G.
I'm surprised at all of the negative reviews. We had an excellent breakfast! Lox plate was huge and excellent- a grilled bagel with cream cheese, capers, onions and more smooth, smokey buttery lox than I could eat. Wife had eggs bennie and loved it. Son had a huge Belgian waffle and licked his plate. Daughter loved her French toast. Super friendly service too!
(4)
Michael C.
Cute old school mid-west style diner with real folksy folks. Stick with the basics like bacon, eggs and potatoes rather than their supreme french toast or the steak n' eggs. I shall return!
(4)
Reed T.
Best breakfast in a LONG time. Highly recommend this wonderful mom and pop diner. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with wonderful staff, don't pass this up.
(5)
Wendy R.
Great breakfast after a hike. Stopped by on Thanksgiving and Kim was very friendly, quick with the coffee refills and just great. Will definitely return. Seems like the regulars like it as well. She knew most everyone in here. Was very tasty and filling.
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Jennifer M.
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Rich J.
Usually a good place to eat. I generally pop in on occasion for breakfast. Today I needed to get breakfast so I could give blood this morning. I arrived shortly before 7:00 and the cook was still not there. They open at 6:00. I left about 7:05 with no food or cook. They should just close for the day if this is their only cook. I did wonder why there were only three customers there when I arrived usually at that time of day.
(1)
katie l.
I am not one to give out one stars...so this is going to be difficult. I went to Moon Valley cafe in the hopes of getting Mexican food (they own the place next door), but during the day this portion of their restaurant is closed. Waited for the server for quite a while. I ended up with a beef sandwich and my son had a burger. I order some to go items from their other restaurant for the rest of the family. The sandwich was dry and flavorless. My son (who usually eats a whole burger) only ate a small amount of his food and said he didn't like it. The wait for the food and check was VERY long. Finally was able to get the attention of the waitress....for check and to go items. The food was overpriced, to go items were nonexistent. Sorry I am not waiting another hour for a burrito. Not going back.
(1)
Michelle A.
OK is really all I can say so far. This is my second visit. This time for lunch. The food is good. Service OK. Just nothing to get excited about. I was one of the younger people in the place...and I'm 60. So, not sure. My first visit was breakfast and it was much better.
(3)
David L.
This gets my vote as one of my neighborhood's inexpensive breakfast houses. I enjoyed ham and eggs with a side of three large buttermilk pancakes and hot syrup.$6.95 Plus a cup of coffee. My meal was very good. The service was friendly, polite, and efficient. There's a very local feeling to this bright and clean diner.
Katie D.
The best onion rings around! I love that I can order lunch in the morning since eggs upset my stomach. The bacon cheese burger is wonderful & I love the friendly staff. We can eat here for the same cost as a fast food restaurant, inexpensive & good food. I also like that I can order an alcoholic beverage any time, although I never have.
(5)Jennifer P.
Went back for lunch and had a sandwich and nachos. This place is still awesome.
(4)John K.
I love this place, so don't go!! Stay away!! I want it all for myself!!! I have been going here since the Pinkie days and I think it is just as good if not better. The food is great and I love all of the servers. Even the ones that call me Sweetie, honey-pie or all the other nice nick-names they come up with. They always remember me and make sure my meal is tasty and friendly. But, you won't like it, so don't go!! Let me have this great place to myself. John, the owner, has never failed to say hello and visit for a minute when he is not running around the place. And to the Scottsdale reviewer.... I love this line from your review, "....what irritates me is how servers talk to me and others. Love bug, honey pie , babe , lovey are not appropriate." REALLY??!! Dude, you're in a cafe/ diner! That's how it's supposed to be. Scottsdale is happy to treat you like a number, stay over there. So, remember, do not go here! It is delicious and tasty and VERY friendly.
(5)John S.
Fourth or fifth time here. Don't no why I go back. Convenient I guess. Food is ok but what irritates me is how servers talk to me and others. Love bug, honey pie , babe , lovey are not appropriate. Hate to be stick in the mud. But unless you know me, sir or friend or ask me my name works. And when a guest asks what's good have a response ready. Not just everything on the menu. This place could be so much better
(3)Kyle B.
They have a solid breakfast here at a low price. If you are looking for a good old fashioned diner look no further. One thing that was really good here that was above and beyond any other place was the bacon. I will order an extra side next time I am there.
(5)Art B.
A lot of good and bad going on here at breakfast time. The good? Friendly servers. Coffee refilled promptly. Classic décor. Eat at the counter if you like. Regulars evident. I really like the overall vibe. I even like the advertisements imbedded in the table tops. The bad? The restaurant was not busy and I cannot imagine why it took so long to prepare a simple breakfast platter on this day. I didn't time it, but it took so long I had time to read my entire newspaper. Twice. The pancakes then looked great, but they were tough and even difficult to cut. Not good. An issue of consistency. A request for crisp bacon was not honored, a recurring pet peeve of mine I'll admit, but interesting given another recent reviewer complained about burned bacon. Consistency issues again. It's also a bit on the expensive side for a traditional breakfast spot, perhaps just because the specials don't suit my needs. I'll be back, searching for reasons to add a star to this review. I love the place and the people and fully expected to write a four or five star review. I'm thinking of trying a meal other than breakfast, perhaps an all you can eat spaghetti night with the five and six year olds in my life. I also noted an emphasis on beer sales and even live entertainment, so maybe they're just trying to do too many things at this point in time to truly excel at breakfast. If I were the owner, consistently fluffy pancakes would be my priority.
(3)Keely B.
This is the first time I've eaten there, and the last time. I had the ham and eggs. The ham was a cheap canned ham. The eggs and hash browns were ok. I saved the ham for my dogs. I would not recommend this place. On the other hand the staff was great!
(1)Janell H.
Tried to go this morning and have gone off and on for years. It's hot in there like stagnant air to start. We asked for a Half order of biscuits and gravy you and were given a full and obviously charge for a full, I asked for a child orange juice and was given a huge to go cup, we have a small child so we asked for extra napkins those never came and they never do every time we've been. Our son started getting a little crazy so we decided it was time to leave my husband asked for it to go cup and was met with a scowl from the other waitress. We won't b back
(1)David B.
Great service. Great food. Chicken fried steak was great. I'm originally from TX so it passed the taste and texture test. Family had burgers and fries and onion rings. They wished there had been more fries! Not pricey. Ate outside with beautiful weather. Bathroom was clean. No complaints here!
(5)Kelly R.
Friendly neighborhood breakfast place. Free wifi, enthusiastic staff, good food. They are getting a liquor license soon, too. I like their omelettes (corned beef! what!?), and I had the house burger for lunch one day. It's not gourmet, but I love mushrooms and swiss so it was just right for me. it's a very busy place, but the girls work hard. Don't be ignorant, since you can see the kitchen window and you can see how fast everyone moves. It's never been an unreasonable wait. Prices can't be beat. If you are on a budget, you can enjoy a nice meal here. Good for families, couples, and elderly alike.
(4)Anna D.
Stephany is the main reason I come to the cafe. The is always prepared to how I ordered it.
(4)Dana O.
I'd have to pretty desperate to ever go back. The people were very nice & friendly but they seemed short staffed because it took several minutes to get menus, several more to get drinks and 1/2 hour to get our food after that-it was pretty good though. The scariest part was when I went to the ladies room and saw what looked like a cockroach make a brief appearance out of the pic on the wall and uncleanliness of the bathroom. How hard is it to clean bathroom? Eww!
(2)Heidi Z.
My daughter and I stopped by for lunch while we were in the area for her dance competition. The while staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. You'll find the owner happily chatting up the regulars and newcomers, like ourselves. The food was delicious and served fast. Highly recommend!
(5)Jenna W.
Great location to meet people for breakfast and love the option of sitting outside while it is still nice out. The food was mediocre, nothing to write home about but nothing to complain about either. We got a large selection from omlettes to pancakes, everyone enjoyed their food. Good place to check out if you're in town.
(3)John M.
Amazing! Great, basic food and wonderful service. Not to be missed for breakfast! Cinnamon roll was melt in your mouth, even without the butter. Omlets were outstanding. Great coffee. Waitstaff was friendly and charming, in a down home kinda way.
(5)john s.
Great neighborhood spot ! Friendly , good food , reasonable prices , what else do you want ? Maybe a home made cinnamon bun ?
(4)David L.
A great place for lunch or breakfast, though they do an evening meals and bar, I have never partaken of it, so I will not comment on it. Breakfast, has always been plentiful and tasty. Burgers and hot dog each have their own menus. This past Saturday's special was filet mignon chunks with onions, pepper, and potatoes, two fried eggs on top. Excellent. Service has always very good and prompt.
(4)Lindsey B.
Great local cafe. Pretentious Scottsdale whiners need not apply. Try the breakfast burrito :D
(4)kara y.
Fun diner with a unique offering of Pancake Rolls. Broad menu with an area that allows tv football viewing and alcohol. Clear family area with diner vibe. Patio comfortable but employee smoke breaks do impact diners. Everything is very clean! Definitely a value and will try again.
(4)Liana R.
The single most horrid dining experience ever. Construction during breakfast? Are you kidding me?!? For years this place has been a "satellite office" where you could meet people, have a simple but good quality breakfast, wait staff were amazing, all at a locally owned business that's been a staple in the neighborhood as long as I've lived in Moon Valley, over 20 years. Most wait staff we've come to know have left, the food is decidedly not as good, and now this: a breakfast meeting attempting an involved conversation punctuated by concrete being drilled directly adjacent to my table. I'm not a business owner, so maybe I'm misguided, but I would think that if you have a business that makes its mission to serve breakfast and lunch, and you need to have heavy construction done, you might have the contractor do the loud stuff when you're closed?
(1)Kay P.
Pros: *Waitress brought me fruit to substitute the toast I didn't want without me having to ask her. *Waitress was able to make a good omelet recommendation, and the omelet was made differently than at other places; I believe Parmesan cheese was added, which is how some in my Italian family make it. Yum. *They carry locally-brewed organic coffee. *The guy checking me out appeared to be an owner, and he expressed concern about whether I had sat on the side of the restaurant where the air had gone out. I sensed he would have offered a discount if I had. (The air was being fixed when I came in.) *A variety of seating for different size groups, including outdoor seating. *Food got to me quickly. *TV for watching the game. Cons: *Omelet was a bit dry: waitress forgot to bring me salsa when I agreed to it. *Though generally good, some fruit pieces were too cold, like recently frozen, and one of the grapes was obviously a dud and should've been tossed while making the fruit sald. *i was offered no warm-up on my coffee and no refill on my water, even though I sat empty for some time. The coffee tasted watered down. *Actually, now that I think of it, I wasn't visited by the waitress for even a check-in once my food was set down. *Very poorly decorated. They really need to bring in someone who knows what they're doing here. Also, they're implementing some tacky "cover the tables in advertisements" thing. It looks aweful. The place isn't cheap enough to justify supplemented income like that. *Loud; seating too close together. Any one of these little things could've been overlooked, but they add up, unfortunately. It was a decent breakfast for a decent price (about a dollar less than typical and about a buck fifty more than cheap diners). I'd probably take myself back here, but I wouldn't bring my mom. I wouldn't drive out of my way to come here.
(3)Brittanie M.
Typical diner with a great view of North Mountain. There were a lot of regulars and the wait-staff was very friendly. The coffee was also good which doesn't seem that common in places like this. We sat outside to enjoy the cool morning and didn't feel neglected by the waitress. My ham omelette with white toast and hashbrowns was done well and was filling. Great breakfast in the north valley.
(3)Dave C.
I have read the reviews written here, and dings on decor and noise. I can see where people are coming from, but the food was phenomenal, and reminded me very much of my childhood. I had the chicken fried steak and it was AWSOME, I actually shared with the table so they could experience it. The place was busy, food was wonderful, waitress was friendly, and we will be back! I am so glad we found this place!
(5)Jolene H.
Second time going to moon valley cafe. Food and service was wonderful. **the only reason I'm giving it such a low rating is because they allowed a couple to eat inside the restaurant with their DOG sitting on the bench of the booth with them. That's unsanitary and they should have been told to eat on the patio with the dog. And this wasn't a service dog... Very disappointed
(2)Stacy F.
I'm a little torn on how to review MVC. We were greeted within a few seconds of walking in and asked if we could sit at the bar (we like to watch the kitchen action) and the hostess said sure, and walked away. We sat ourselves and quickly realized we didn't have menus. We waited for a waitress to come by, but after about 5 minutes my fiancee just got up and grabbed us some. What appeared to be the owner was standing by where the menus were and noticed him grabbing our own, and apologized for the oversight (so that was really fine). After another few minutes our waitress came over, and was actually very friendly throughout the rest of the time there. I ordered the pancakes with eggs and ham and he had the french toast with meats. The ham steak and eggs were cooked perfectly. My pancakes looked good, but when flipped over, they were burned on the other side. His sausage, ham, bacon and eggs were also cooked perfectly but the French Toast was just okay. (see pics for reference) The big down side was really listening to the other waitresses that came up to the counter to pick up things complaining about the other patrons in the restaurant. It was rather awkward to sit there and overhear them bad mouth people sitting on just the other side of the restaurant. Overall: B Skip the pancakes or french toast if you go, but the meats and eggs are great! Bar waitress was nice, but be aware you may end up listening to the other waitresses complaints while sitting there - yikes!
(3)Jonathan F.
This is a simple little cafe/diner with a homey vibe and friendly staff. I showed up with my friends having been seated already. Shortly after I sat down I was offered coffee, in fact I was offered refills on my coffee frequently and if I so chose I'm certain my cup would never have been empty. I had the Eggs Benedict, my go-to breakfast dish at a new restaurant. I'm a bit of a picky eater when it comes to eggs, I like a entirely cooked white with a runny yolk. My eggs were poached perfectly! The hollandaise was done very well and overall I really enjoyed my dish. Along side my Eggs Benedict I had home fries, which were wonderful. Great food, friendly service and a homie vibe mean I'll definitely return.
(4)Barb V.
What a great place. I have been going since it was Pinky's. The staff is always friendly, always remembers me and the prices are perfect. The kids LOVE the French toast. I am just glad you can get lunch any time of the day and a beer to boot. Love the staff and the chef Mario. Great place for food and fun.. PLUS they have a cool pet patio for my baby girls.
(5)Patrick A.
So disappointed with this place. It was the "go to breakfast spot" when it was Pinky's but has really slipped under the new name and ownersip. Service is slow even in off peak hours and bacon is cooked to almost burnt regardless of how you order it. We tried multiple times to give this place a chance, all with the same disappointing results.
(2)Jennifer G.
This place is awesome. It's old school diner breakfast with great food and great service. The best cup of coffee in town coupled with delicious food. The chicken fried steak is a must as well as everything else!
(5)Gil M.
Sorry folks this place is not for me, the service is lousy the servers are career servers so the don't care about anything but the tips not the service, I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs and it all was out of a box the gravy was like plaster the chicken fried steak was not eatable it was dropped in a deep fat fryer and was eatable, I guess you could eat it if you where just looking to fill your gut. Not for me sorry I wont ever be back to this Diner.
(1)Christina D.
Great little "Hole in the wall". Smiling faces, good service and good food. Hope they like us, 'cause we'll be regulars ;)
(5)Jeff W.
The server actually had to apologize to me as she presented me what looked like the most pitiful pathetic five dollar breakfast sandwich.. 1 Egg: 7.00/60 = .12 1 slice american processed 1.69/lb= .11 1 english muffin 1.49/6 = .24 2 slices bacon 2.39lb 1oz= .15 Total Food Cost .62 about a 12% food cost.. Thanks Moon Valley Cafe.. Glad to see you aren't ripping anyone off..
(1)Richelle J.
We went for breakfast and it was a great value for the money. Owner at the front is a nice guy. Only complaint was our waitress, but I think she may have been new and still finding her groove. Other than that, a-ok.
(4)Shannon V.
Sorry guys, this place is as bad as it gets! We sat at the counter and watched the servers argue with each other and then the kitchen staff and then the hostess THE ENTIRE TIME. I feel like we were waiting for a brawl to break out. We sat for a good 15 minutes before we were even acknowledged. We ordered the steak and eggs with home fries along with a half order of biscuits and gravy to share. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium rare. I love my steak rare but this thing came out beyond mooing... it was also very under seasoned. I also didn't get my home fries they gave me hash browns instead. At one point one of the younger servers told me "I'm sorry they usually don't fight like this" this girl was genuinely embarrassed. We just picked at our food for about 15 minutes, paid and then left... NEVER AGAIN. Try The Perk Eatery, 40th St. Cafe or The Original Breakfast House instead!
(1)Lola S.
Decor- 1980's. Wood panels halfway up the walls, vinyl booths, mismatched colors. Service- waitress was nice Moon Valley Cafe is located where Pinky's cafe used to be. I live nearby so I had high hopes for this place. I've been twice, the second visit in hopes that it would be better than the first. After my second visit, I will certainly not return. On each of my 2 visits, I ordered items off the menu that were supposed to be their specials. First visit I ordered their French Toast. This came out bland, the toast was thin, syrup was poor quality. Nothing exciting. I think I paid around $7.00 and have had much better french toast for this price. Not that cheap, and not that good. Second visit, I ordered Eggs Benedict. It was about $8.50, came with a hash brown. Hash brown was not flavorful nor cooked through. The shredded potatoes tasted raw, and almost like they had freezer burn. They were cold in the middle. The ham on the eggs Benedict was Hormel style ham, not fresh or good quality. The poached eggs were so overcooked and hard I could not eat them. Especially for something that is supposed to be their special, these should have been cooked with more care. The Hollandaise sauce was fair. I used the English muffin to eat the sauce- left everything else on my plate. The worst part of the 2nd visit was the heat inside the place. When I walked in and was hit by a wave of heat that made me want to turn around and leave. It was almost an aversive feeling. Some ceiling fans were running on low- not effective in cooling the place. It felt as if the AC was out. I mentioned this to the waitress, who commented "its 70 degrees in here". Knowing it was certainly note, I looked at the thermostat and pointed out that it actually read 80 degrees. Who wants to come sit on vinyl benches to sweat through their shorts in an 80 degree cafe with bad food? Especially in late June when temps exceed 100? Not me again. Too bad MV Cafe- I really wanted you to be good. So long
(1)Eddie A.
Really liked the service, friendly folks who make you feel at home. Prices are very reasonable. Got the $3.99 weekday special and for $1.00 more got biscuits and gravy. The sausage was very good for a deal like this. Good food, good people.
(4)Lisa S.
I've been going to Moon Valley Cafe for more than a decade, and was so sorry when it closed for a while...but equally delighted it reopened! Apparently the employees pitched in and reopened the former Pinky's...the menu kept all the great stuff! My kids love the burgers (even in the morning) but I am addicted to the omlettes (feta and spinach, smoked salmon) and their amazing chewy, dense, wonderful oatmeal that makes all other oatmeal a weak comparison. We love the waitress's cheerful demeanor, the casual atmosphere, and that we're never hurried. I told my husband about it, and now he goes all the time as well. In a franchise world, this is a unique place run by local folk who care...go early and often!
(5)Paul W.
This the worst place. I sat down was not greeted and waited forever to place my order. Would not go back. And it was not that busy. Then my eggs were cold!
(1)Monica A.
Quick, friendly service. The Spinach Feta Omelet was delicious. Prices are reasonable at this nice little diner. The decor is outdated, but the food and friendly wait staff make up for it!
(4)B B.
Came to Moon Valley Cafe because we ate here last year when on a golf vacation. It used to be Pinky's and we were a little worried that the new ownership would have ruined a good diner. On the contrary, the new ownership has made it better. Same friendly staff including the nice waitress who calls you "Hon", and the former quirky decor has been modernized and is very comfortable. The waitress remembered us from a year ago, and knew we were on a schedule to make a tee time so she got us our food and check as quickly as possible. I had the rib eye and eggs three days in a row, and it was fantastic. Not your typical chewy breakfast steak but a real tender boneless rib eye. Wife and son loved the hand smashed burger in lieu of the typical frozen patty. Everything was cooked exactly as ordered and was hot and delicious. Worth going out of your way for, and if you're staying at the Hilton nearby, go to Moon Valley to recover after you get over the crud they feed you at Pointe in Tyme.
(4)Darius S.
This is a nice Mom & Pop café with a personable staff always willing to help accommodate customers. Owner comes to see if there is anything he can do to make your visit a good one. Prices are reasonable. Cheerful and happy staff! Always meets you with a smile. Omelets are HUGE!
(4)Ray C.
Very YUMMY! Will be coming back!
(4)Eli H.
Great coffee, great service, cool little place for a nice quiet breakfast at the corner of 7st & T-bird. Been here before but it has been some time, I ordered the eggs benedict and I licked my plate. Fantastic meal and had 3 cups of coffee (2 above normal) What can I say, this place is pretty cool and a hidden gem if you ask me. Very casual and I am pretty sure the same waitress helped me both times.
(5)Janet O.
I read a comment about a pathetic $5.00 breakfast and could only think that he was at a different restaurant! The plates at Monn Valley Cafe are overflowing with great food. Never had a bad meal there. Friendly staff, very clean. I'll take clean any day over fancy ambiance or soft music.
(5)Tyrene D.
Went there for breakfast, and really wanted to like the place since it's cute, right down the road from us, and it's clear everybody in there are "regulars." After we ordered, Waitress brought our food and check and asked if we needed anything else. We did, in fact, need several things: extra syrup and butter for instance, not to mention the drinks we had ordered with our food (water and a soda). Well apparently even though the soda was on the check she just brought, her responsibility ended there because she never came back. Husband went up to the counter and found some syrup cups already poured so he grabbed some, then flagged down the busboy to get his soda. As we finished up the meal (about 20 minutes later) the waitress finally returned, apologizing for never coming back. She asked what she could get us and for the third time, I asked for a water to go with my coffee. She finally brought it, in a glass with a perfect, bright pink lipstick print on the rim. We left. We won't be back.
(1)Joseph F.
closed early without warning
(1)Bev B.
I have been going to this café for more years than I care to remember. First it was Delish Knish then Pinky's and now Moon Valley Café. John, the owner has tripled the customers. This place serves fresh roasted turkey in their turkey melts. The prime rib melts in your mouth. Now that they are open for dinner 4 nights a week you can get salmon and a double shrimp pasta dish that my grandmother could have made it is so good. John serves all you can eat spaghetti on Thursday and Saturdays. Candy makes the pies and her banana cream and lemon are wonderful. I see a couple of remarks about the décor but that is not why I pick a place to eat. I am a foodie and this place is a great place to eat, enjoy the people you are with and those around you at fair prices. Just my opinion.
(5)David R.
I have no idea why people gave this place bad comments. The food is fresh. The service is the best. The place is called moon valley cafe. Not a Mexican food establishment. It's always busy and they do a great job. I'm just realizing people just like to complain. Now my amazing service professional Stephanie was and always be my favorite. Her smile brighten my day Great way to start my day off. I love this place. And if you don't please stay away. There's enough negative people out there in the world.
(5)H. Shelton V.
This is a great little joint. Food, service, and staff. Stephanie gave exceptional service today. Felt like I was the only one in the place. All the girls are personable and friendly. Johnny the owner seems to be real personable also.
(5)Jason B.
Best breakfast in town hands down. I drive FAR to eat here and do it on a regular basis. Great breakfast at a fair price and friendly staff. I just wish I was closer.
(5)Dana S.
A fantastic, inexpensive diner setting on the edge of an old shopping center. I tried the breakfast burrito with meat, bacon, and was amazed at the size of it when they brought it quickly and promptly. Delicious food, fast and friendly service, warm inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back myself. Excellent prices make this a must.
(5)Joe S.
We have eaten here a couple times now, the first time we sat at the counter and struggled getting our coffee refilled...the staff made more of a point socializing than tending to customers, but the food was good. After a few weeks we came back for a second try....there were four tables of two or less and a couple people at the counter, AGAIN trying to get your coffee refilled was ridiculous!! The waitress even answered her cell and stepped outside while we were waiting on service...WORST of all this was right in front of the owner!!! They won't get a chance on a third strike and it's a shame cause I LOVED the omelette! If you have all the time in the world eat here...just read the other reviews as well.
(2)Casey K.
Ive been coming here since a few years ago with an ex. I brought my now bf today to introduce him to this place. They have good giant cinnamon rolls now which he loved. One thing is that the waitress forgot his toast within 5-10 min of his meal but got it with apologies. Good potatoes- "home fries"- which i always ask for a side of them. Good nice servers who remembered me after a couple years. My dad lives near there so i have to take him to try a cinnamon roll. He would love it. Very good food
(4)Adam P.
This is another example of when I wish there was a half star option. Location is what gives this place 4 stars otherwise 3.5. Good food, friendly staff, relaxing diner atmosphere, all make this place an enjoyable spot to stop and grab breakfast or. Lunch. I usually order the bacon cheeseburger with fries and onion rings. It is exactly what you would expect from a diner. I will continue to be a customer here and support my local business.
(4)Josh F.
You've just gotta love and support Johnny Marhsall. Food is good for a diner, but don't expect any culinary marvels. Johnny is the main attraction and good for a dozen laughs over breakfast.
(4)Manny R.
I'm giving it 3 stars cause the food is great! Unfortunately the service is horrible. I went twice to give them the benefit of the doubt. Both times it took them 40 mins to get the food to us. Chalked it up to being busy on the weekend however busy should never be in a waitress vocabulary. No water refills and never checked on us after food was given to us. Both times!! Different waitress! I will have to think twice about going back.
(3)Jay G.
I'm surprised at all of the negative reviews. We had an excellent breakfast! Lox plate was huge and excellent- a grilled bagel with cream cheese, capers, onions and more smooth, smokey buttery lox than I could eat. Wife had eggs bennie and loved it. Son had a huge Belgian waffle and licked his plate. Daughter loved her French toast. Super friendly service too!
(4)Michael C.
Cute old school mid-west style diner with real folksy folks. Stick with the basics like bacon, eggs and potatoes rather than their supreme french toast or the steak n' eggs. I shall return!
(4)Reed T.
Best breakfast in a LONG time. Highly recommend this wonderful mom and pop diner. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with wonderful staff, don't pass this up.
(5)Wendy R.
Great breakfast after a hike. Stopped by on Thanksgiving and Kim was very friendly, quick with the coffee refills and just great. Will definitely return. Seems like the regulars like it as well. She knew most everyone in here. Was very tasty and filling.
(4)Jennifer M.
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(2)Rich J.
Usually a good place to eat. I generally pop in on occasion for breakfast. Today I needed to get breakfast so I could give blood this morning. I arrived shortly before 7:00 and the cook was still not there. They open at 6:00. I left about 7:05 with no food or cook. They should just close for the day if this is their only cook. I did wonder why there were only three customers there when I arrived usually at that time of day.
(1)katie l.
I am not one to give out one stars...so this is going to be difficult. I went to Moon Valley cafe in the hopes of getting Mexican food (they own the place next door), but during the day this portion of their restaurant is closed. Waited for the server for quite a while. I ended up with a beef sandwich and my son had a burger. I order some to go items from their other restaurant for the rest of the family. The sandwich was dry and flavorless. My son (who usually eats a whole burger) only ate a small amount of his food and said he didn't like it. The wait for the food and check was VERY long. Finally was able to get the attention of the waitress....for check and to go items. The food was overpriced, to go items were nonexistent. Sorry I am not waiting another hour for a burrito. Not going back.
(1)Michelle A.
OK is really all I can say so far. This is my second visit. This time for lunch. The food is good. Service OK. Just nothing to get excited about. I was one of the younger people in the place...and I'm 60. So, not sure. My first visit was breakfast and it was much better.
(3)David L.
This gets my vote as one of my neighborhood's inexpensive breakfast houses. I enjoyed ham and eggs with a side of three large buttermilk pancakes and hot syrup.$6.95 Plus a cup of coffee. My meal was very good. The service was friendly, polite, and efficient. There's a very local feeling to this bright and clean diner.
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