Photo by Laura Moss Calamari at Andreoli Italian Grocer

WHERE TO Eat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch & Happy Hour.

BEST BREAKFASTS
BEST BRUNCHES
BEST LUNCHES
BEST HAPPY HOURS
BEST DINNERS


BEST BREAKFAST
Amuse Bouche
Consider yourself lucky if you live in the West Valley, because it’s home to the best breakfast in town. On Sundays only, BYOB bistro Amuse Bouche presents a five-star feast fit for royalty but priced for commoners. Pair hot, fluffy beignets buried in a cloud of powdered sugar with dark, rich coffee. The eggs Benedict, served with an angelic hollandaise, is an absolute must no matter what the weekly special is, but cross your fingers it’s the phenomenal house-made corned beef hash. Parisian crêpes are divine, as is light-as-a-feather quiche. Bring a bottle of bubbly and make it a celebration. 17058 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, 623-322-8881, amusebouche.biz. Breakfast 8 a.m.-1 p.m Su; lunch and dinner Tu-Sa. $-$$$$

Photo by Jason Koster Bertha’s Café’s waffles with bananas, strawberries and candied almonds.

Bertha’s Café
Baked goods are the stars at this hidden gem, and at breakfast, that means huge, moist muffins and buttery, crumbly scones. Bertha’s bakes eggs, too, in several delectable iterations, including a bacon, arugula, pesto and parmesan cheese brioche toast egg sandwich. Try the breakfast torta, a wedge-shaped pie layered with eggs, cheese, ham, salami, spinach and roasted peppers. For something light, slip a spoon into the parfait with seasonal fruit, nonfat vanilla yogurt and coconut-flecked granola. 3134 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-955-1022, berthascafe.com. Breakfast 7:30-11 a.m. M-F, 8 a.m.-1 p.m Sa; lunch M-Sa. $

BLD
A drive-up window for smoothies and lattes, a dog-friendly patio and a creative menu that features breakfast meatloaf – what’s not to like? Cork owners Robert and Danielle Morris and partner/chef Brian Peterson hit the spot with BLD (breakfast, lunch, dinner), especially at breakfast. Sweet and savory play nice in the Monte Cristo, the green chile pork tostada is tangy and tasty, and get over the dubious mauve-colored red wine hollandaise spooned over eggs Benedict with short ribs, because the dish is a knockout. 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler, 480-779-8646, bldchandler.com. Breakfast 7 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sa-Su; lunch and dinner daily. $-$$

The Breakfast Club
Even with the new expansion, short waits are common at this Scottsdale hotspot. Maybe it’s the new breakfast libations, or maybe it’s because The Breakfast Club’s deep, interesting menu keeps drawing repeat visitors like a magnet.  “The Bird” omelet, stuffed with roast turkey, avocado, mushrooms and boursin cheese, is soul satisfying; Harris Ranch filet mignon Benedict with sautéed spinach could be served in a steakhouse. Downtown Phoenicians can get their Club fix at the new CityScape location. 4400 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-222-2582, thebreakfastclub.us. Breakfast 6 a.m.-3 p.m. M-F, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sa-Su; lunch daily. Other location: Phoenix. $

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