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Coronado Cafe
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2201 N 7th StPhoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 258-5149
- Hours:
Mon 11 am - 2:30 pm
Tue-Thu 11 am - 8 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
108 reviews for Coronado Cafe
Review Highlights
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"I tried the goat cheese and the gorgonzola ones." In 9 reviews -
"However, my Crabby Benedict, hubby's Blue Burger were..." In 4 reviews -
"The Farm Salad is awesome." In 3 reviews
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108 reviews in English
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Review from Betty N.
**EXCELLENT BRUNCH SPOT ON N 7TH STREET**
Sure, there were some other brunch options on N. 7th Street . . .
BUT Coronado Cafe was certainly the BEST choice.
Stopped by Saturday at 11AM and was immediately seated in the patio area.
Loved the country cottage concept.
Very friendly and all-smiles staff.
Good energy and vibe.
ORDERED:
*MIMOSA ($3)
Refreshing, good quality and nicely-priced.
*CRABBY BENEDICT ($10)
The perfectly poached eggs on top of toasted Foccacia bread, some crabby sweet meat, well-balanced Hollandaise sauce, and accompanied with country potatoes and a small bowl of fresh fruit was indeed the ideal brunch entree.
*CARIBBEAN BREAD PUDDING (price N/A)
Heavenly carb goodness with rum that was irresistible. Good flavors which were not too sweet. Went perfectly with a cup of coffee.
I thoroughly enjoyed my brunch experience here.
Excellent ambiance, good food, friendly customer service, and recessionista prices.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND for weekend brunch.Listed in: 72 HOUR TRIP: PHX AND…
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Review from Aaron B.
Phoenix, AZ
5/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
I liked it. Aside from the loud business man behind us (keep your work at work or outside please). The building is perfect for the Coronado hood and we were greeted with a smile and friendly hello.
I really enjoyed the Brie and Lavosh, very tasty. My wife had the roasted chicken sandwich and Gorgonzola salad, I had a bite and it was delicious. I enjoyed the Cafe burger and side salad, the burger was cooked to order and the balsamic vinaigrette was amazing.
Thank you Coronado Cafe, we will be back.
P.S. Be prepared for a gravel drive, all you ladies in high heels. -
Review from Joe B.
Chandler, AZ
2/18/2012
Went in for brunch today....Great little place with a nice atmosphere.
Greeting and service were very good.
Place has some nice art for wandering around while waiting for brekkie.
Started with a nice spicy bloody mary...$3!
Had the migas and the crab benedict. Both were very good with nice potatos and a small bowl of fruit.
Only downside was the bacon, which tasted good, but seemed precooked and not as fresh as I expected compared to the rest of the food. Also, the coffee was relatively weak...not bad, just not that good.
I do recommend this place for Sat Brunch. -
Review from Joe S.
Phoenix, AZ
4/28/2012
Best crab cake in town? Close second to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse--this is a fantastic little restaurant in downtown Phoenix. Love the family-owned feel.
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Review from Jane V.
Los Angeles, CA
4/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
The service was great. Love the martini. The women were so helpful. Cite place!
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Review from Lindsey F.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
A little house filled with delicious food, quaint seating and a cute patio. This pretty much sums of Coronado Cafe. I have been wanting to visit Coronado Cafe for quite awhile now and finally today was the day! This little house also reminds me of a little elf's cottage but in a really cute way.
I like the food and atmosphere here. I tried the veggie wrap with chicken and it had a very delicious vinegar added to it. It was the perfect tough. I really wanted to try the goat cheese salad, but there is always next time!Listed in: Reviews with a secret word
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Review from Judy F.
Never sat on the patio before... Love that it is November and we can sit outside and enjoy the weather! The staff is super friendly and always aiming to please.
I ordered the Blanco Flatbread (roasted garlic cream, mozzarella, parmesan-reggiano, and added roasted chicken). Less the onions for me on this. It is crispy, light, and delish! I tried a slice of the Carne Flatbread from Shane's plate. YUM!!! The spicy was the right amount.Listed in: Breakfast/Brunch, My ROTDs
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10/21/2010
I have been here a couple times. Once for Sunday brunch and then just regular lunch. Both times we… Read more »
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Review from Michael K.
Phoenix, AZ
4/15/2012
Can't beat the atmosphere - an old renovated house. Food is ok.
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Review from Evan B.
In the hot AZ summer going to Coronado island is a great idea, however if you can't make the commute the Coronado Cafe is a great 2nd choice.
This place has everything you need for a great date.
Quaint and romantic old house setting and patios.
Table cloths and faux candles
Menu full of artfully presented items
Wines by the glass or bottle
Background music in lieu of background noise.
We started our meal with a gargonzola salad, which they did a split plating for us. $6 The greens were fresh the cheese was bountiful and pungent the walnuts were candied and the slices of apple were crisp, what more could you want from a salad?
For our main dishes we had the Cherve Rellnos $12, Two large pablano chilies stuffed with well dices zucchini other veggies and goat cheese on top of a generous pile of polenta and a roasted red pepper sauce, it was amazing.
The other main was miso glazed salmon with sauted spinach and basmati rice. The fish had a nice crisp crust, the spinach had a nice flavor and the rice was well just rice, it could use a veggie in it to to spice it up.
Bottles of wine start at a affordable $12
The meal included bread with olive oil.
Bottom line great romantic place for dinner or lunch. -
Review from Erin S.
Phoenix, AZ
11/15/2011
This is my neighborhood joint for sure!!
Tried this cozy little spot when I first moved to Phoenix and have been a fan ever since. the ambiance is great. Just like dining in a little old house. Very intimate, clean and romantic. The service is super friendly. The food is phenomenal for the price. Extremely affordable, not pretentious, and just plain tasty. I'm a huge fan of the open faced crab cake sandwich and the BLT wrap (?) I can't remember the menu item names. Pomegranate hummus was delish! Everything is fresh and tasty.
This is just a well rounded, casual neighborhood spot. I haven't been disappointed since.
The only reason I give this spot four stars instead of five is because it's not quite fine dining and it's not mind blowing. It's just plain good with a nice atmosphere and at a good value. -
Review from Shon P.
Lovely little space--the cafe is an old repurposed Phoenix home with plenty of patio space. Very quaint.
The service was super friendly, and the seating areas were comfortable with enough privacy to have conversation.
I enjoyed their weekend brunch with Mimosa's. Food was solid breakfast fare with medium sized portions. Most of the dishes had a slight Mexican flare (chorizo with the eggs Benedict, corn tortillas on the side, etc). My boys got the "Miga" eggs and their exact review was: I like these eggs, they are delicious. So there you go - positive reviews from a picky 5 year old. The adults enjoyed their meals too. I do wish their mimosa glasses were a bit larger - but that is probably just the boozer in me talking. The prices were more than fair. Overall enjoyable experience! -
Review from Blue m.
Phoenix, AZ
2/11/2012
I got the tuna sandwich on a baguette with mac and cheese on the side. The tuna was like a fancy tuna salad with herbs mixed in. The mac and cheese had yummy "crumbles". The atmosphere was cute and quaint, and the wait staff were very attentive, and the prices were fair.
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Review from Daniel B.
Tempe, AZ
7/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm a Realtor and I had recently finished showing a Buyer Townhomes and Condos in Downtown Phoenix. I was looking for a good healthy place for lunch, and I of course pulled out my phone and turned to Yelp for their recommendations. Coronado Cafe came up as one of the highest ranked in the area and they did not disappoint.
Located within a 1920's built house this charming cafe served up some of the best lunch time fare that I've had in sometime. Not only that but they have wonderful Bloody Marys that were only $3. I went with a half sandwich and side salad. My sandwich was the Pest Chicken and it was delicious as was the salad. My business partner is from Baltimore and when he heard the waiter state that they have the best crab cakes in town he naturally ordered them. He, being an expert on crab, was immediately transported back home with his first bite. After speaking with the owner we discovered that he too is from Baltimore and has the crabs flown in special for his crab cakes. So if you're a crab cake lover or simply a lover of good food Coronado Cafe is a must stop for you. -
Review from Marcus M.
Tempe, AZ
10/27/2011
Atmosphere was really fun and relaxing. Music fit the ambiance well. Our server was new I think, not very knowledgeable on the menu. The meatloaf was incredible (the balsamic sauce was delicious) but the white meat bolognese was lacking. Presentation looked great but I spent half my meal with the salt shaker. Flavor was good just really really weak.
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Review from Ros T.
San Francisco, CA
7/25/2011
It is smaller than most restaurants I have been to in Phoenix, it has a coziness about the space...Cute as pie, great for date nights! I went there last week to celebrate an anniversary. The staff were welcoming & knowledgeable about working through all my layers of food allergies, which is a total relief.
The food is great, well prepared & they are generous portions.
I will be back! -
Review from JeannieRafael S.
Phoenix, AZ
5/29/2011
Coronado Cafe had been on our list for a long time and we were finally able to put a big exceptional check mark next to it!
We were meandering down 7th St. trying to decide where we should eat. When the Coronado Cafe sign was with in sight, it truly was "SIGN" to eat there.
What a great place to have a meal! Everyone mentioned how intimate and cozy the inside of this restaurant was and they were correct. The wait staff was also perfectly attentive.
We ordered a margarita and sangria. Jeannie loved her sangria and my margarita (just the plain house version) was very tasty.
We agreed that we wanted to share a few small dishes. The crab cakes and scallops proved to be a super tasty start. We highly recommend both!
Each of us ordered a Greek salad. It was a little too tart for me, but Jeannie enjoyed hers and helped me with mine.
Finished off our shared meal with the special of the day. It was halibut with a parsnip puree and steamed veggies. The fish tasted very fresh and the parsnip puree was enjoyed more by me than the lovely wife.
Everything we ordered was a reflection of the cafe itself...delicately seasoned, prepared, and presented. Getting to enjoy carefully prepared food and drinks while in a perfectly simple setting was time well spent.
Coronado Cafe is a must try for everyone. Enjoy it with your sweetheart or a great friend (more than 4 people to your group would seem too much...at least to us!) I wouldn't recommend taking small kids. -
Review from Laura L.
2/21/2011
4.5* from me here.
This quaint little restaurant is a very good date restaurant. At night, the indoor lighting is dim and romantic. There are a few outdoor tables for the warmer nights.
The owners both work in the restaurant. They're a charming couple who really seem to love what they do. I happened to meet them at another local business one night. They were absolutely wonderful.
I love supporting small businesses like this. The people make all the difference.
The restaurant was empty save for one couple who were very amorous (and not at all shy about talking about their affections for one another) at the table immediately next to us. Hopefully this is not the usual, as this place is really a delight.
We started with the Goat Cheese Bruschetta, which was quite delicious. Then again, I am a sucker for goat cheese.
We then shared a Gorgonzola Salad. We're not cheap, we just weren't too hungry! It was delicious and the candied walnuts made the salad (though I only had a few since I am slightly sensitive to them).
Next we split the Blanco Flatbread with Roasted Chicken. It was pretty good and very filling. The parmagiano-reggiano absolutely made this dish.
Accompany all that with a couple glasses of Cabernet (heavy pours) and we had a great little meal.
We finished it off with a perfectly caramelized creme brulee.
One thing I loved aboout the place was that they are growing their own pomegranate trees. It makes me wonder if the trees inspired the menu or...
Would love for an excuse to be dragged here again.Listed in: Downtown Phoenix Eats
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Review from Dan L.
Tempe, AZ
2/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Thank you yet again Yelp, for hooking me up with this excellent restaurant. Coronado Cafe is absolutely the definition of quaint. Built inside a humble, antiquated house, and populated with both an excellent selection of wine and beers, Coronado Cafe makes for a great spot for a surprise weekend date.
Making it there just 30 minutes before close, I was a bit worried we'd miss out on the freshest food, or the best recommendations. I was wrong on both accounts. When our very friendly waiter came around, he offered the crusted rock fish as a special. Although many other items looked tantalizing on the menu, both the lady and I jumped on the opportunity.
The fish came out perfect, with just the right amount of crunch, and being cooked well enough to have no questions it was done without drying it out. The rice and mashed potatoes served with it complimented it perfectly.
All in all it was a wonderful experience. I am glad that Yelp has made this place accessible to people who don't live in the area! -
Review from rory S.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a great spot. Just moved downtown a month ago and have been exploring new places to eat. Just finished a brunch at Coronado cafe... I had the southwestern omelette, and my fiancé had the crab cakes. First of all the $3 bloody Mary's and mimosas are a steal, but that became an after note to the food! The crab cakes are out of this world, huge chunks of meat and before I could ask for a second bite it was gone. Luckily I had my own omelette that did not disappoint. Cheesy, hatch chilies and really tasty potatoes on the side. The service was good, and the owner was available and really matches the curbside appeal. Great ambiance in a cool historic house. Definitely worth trying.
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Review from Kelly A.
3/27/2011
I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stores, but figured I'd bump it up a bit since service was so great. I came here for a lunch date with a friend and was pleased at the adorable cottage with ample outdoor seating. All the staff was very friendly and eager to please. We ordered the goat cheese bruschetta, the crab cake open sandwich and the chicken pesto sandwich.
I certainly enjoyed everything we tried but there weren't any flavors that blew me away. The goat cheese bruschetta was certainly delicious but maybe I'm spoiled with bruschetta after a few trips to Postino. I loved the outdoor patio, perfect for a warm, sunny day.
All in all, I enjoyed my time at Cordonado Cafe but felt I was paying a little too much for the food I was getting. I'd love to go back during the night time to get a romantic table and bottle of wine outside. -
Review from Eric A.
Denver, CO
3/19/2011
The cafe is a really comfortable place in a small converted house. I don't know Phoenix in the summer, but being there in the spring with the doors open it was a wonderfully airy and pleasant place to sit and eat. You'd never know there was a fairly busy street right outside.
The menu all looked great and the farm salad and chicken pesto sandwich was a great combination for a warm afternoon. I found them on my last day in Phoenix, and if you're in the area, especially visiting some of the near-by museums, the cafe is a great place to head for lunch.
Good food, friendly staff, casual atmosphere. -
Review from adrian f.
Phoenix, AZ
9/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Being from Baltimore, Maryland, I couldn't help but notice a sign out front of Coronado Cafe claiming host to "Phoenix's best crab cakes"... I was quite skeptical at first... mainly due to the fact that my experience with crab cakes in Phoenix has involved too much filler and low quality crab meat. But after reading some pretty good reviews on Yelp, I knew I just had to find out for myself! After biting the bullet on the $24 price tag for the crab cake dinner I was presented with a plate of pure heaven on earth. Two 2oz crab cakes made from 100% JUMBO lump Maryland Blue Crab drizzled lightly in a homemade remoullade, with a side of potatos and asparagus! Theses crab cakes are the real deal! Rumor is that the chef or owner or somebody there is actually from Maryland, and it shows! PEOPLE OF PHOENIX: THIS IS WHAT A CRAB CAKE SHOULD TASTE LIKE!!!
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Review from Anthony D.
Austin, TX
2/23/2011
Epitome of why small non chain restaurants are usually the best.
Atmosphere is great (inside a historic Phoenix house). Service is really good. Food is unique and offers great value with super fresh ingredients.
Overall, just a fun experience with great food. -
Review from Becca C.
Phoenix, AZ
11/29/2011
Great atmosphere, perfect for a date night. Great food! Talked to the owner for a bit as well, great guy, very friendly and passionate about central Phoenix. Highly recommend.
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Review from Kirtus B.
Phoenix, AZ
2/10/2012
We have always enjoyed this cafe for brunch but they blew us out of the park tonight with a private party we had in their patio. They let us bring our decorations, helped us move tables around, and also allowed for split checks which is usually a pain to restaurants. I was worried about the traffic on 7th street being so loud but it wasn't even an issue- the patio had such a great atmosphere with the lights and the warmers. And the food was as always- AMAZING! The owners are from Maryland and they serve the best crab cakes in town- worth the visit! You won't be disappointed in this charming restaurant with quality food and service.
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Review from Gabi M.
8/9/2008
Coronado Cafe has character! What a nice change from the strip mall restaurants that make up most of the Valley. It's a cute little house, friendly enough staff, and pleasant menu as well.
I've been twice so far and was pleased both times. Once, awhile back, for dinner - Jared and I sat outside (it was obviously not the summer) and had a delightful little date... If I recall, we had one of their homemade soups and a fish special of the day.
Most recently, I met Katie F there for a perfect girlfriend/business lunch. We met on a Thursday at noon. I actually arrived a bit early but they will not seat you unless the full party is there. Not a problem, I had a refreshing raspberry iced tea while i waited. We were seated promptly when Katie arrived - in a back room that was quiet enough to talk and actually hear each other! Katie went with the chicken pasta and I opted for the Cobb Salad (I was told it is the newest addition to the menu). We were both happy with our meals and practically cleaned our plates. The dressing for the Cobb has a kick; be forewarned, but I enjoyed it. We didn't leave room for dessert, but the menu was tempting.
Thanks Coronado Cafe for bringing some character to the Valley - I'll be back to see you soon!Listed in: Downtown Diva Destinations...
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Review from Jared S.
1/25/2008
Agree with all the great reviews, had to throw in my 4 stars and word of warning -
I came here for lunch and ordered the half sandwich/cup o soup combo. The chicken soup was bland and had a lot of corn in it which I've never seen before. The roasted veggie sandwich was a lot of bread and not a lot of roasted veggies (should have read Sarah's review. . .doh!)
But everything else that everyone in the place was having looked amazing - burger, chicken caesar sandwich, chicken soft tacos, salads. . .my lunch mates were more than happy with their orders. I happened to pick the two underwhelming items. Poop. -
Review from Ayesha S.
9/24/2008 1 Check-in Here
Coronado Cafe was one of the first restaurants I was able to walk to in Phoenix, so I had quite a bit of pep in my step walking down 7th Street from my new pad.
It is an adorable little spot, with the patio calling to me just a bit (much too hot to listen, though). The sandwiches are really flat bread pizzas, but quite tasty. Our service blew just a little bit (read Tyler B's review for more on that).
I'll definitely be back to Coronado Cafe with even more pep in my step, hoping for the service to be what I want it to be.Listed in: CenPho
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Review from Sarah G.
10/11/2009 3 photos
Perfect Day, Perfect Brunch, Perfect Place.
Yes that would be at the Coronado Cafe.
Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and was pleased to see that they offered brunch as well as lunch.
Every thing sounded so goo it was hard to decide but I ended up getting a brunch item, the Crabby Benedict (see pics) which was two poached eggs over toasted focaccia, topped with blue crab, avocado, & hollandaise, served with café potatoes & fresh fruit.
Our food arrived fresh and on HOT Plates, I Seriously LOVED every bite and my daughter had The Biscuits and Gravy (see pics) and she cleaned her plate as well.
We sat outside and really enjoyed the patio, I'll have to go back to check out the inside on another Perfect Day!Listed in: Good Morning Sunshine
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Review from Daren C.
12/23/2008
I stopped by after visiting my mom in the hospital. It was cold and raining, and I needed comfort food. I knew I had heard of this place but could not recall any reviews specifically.
As I walked in from the parking area, I laughed and wondered if the side entrance was actually the front door? THAT is how it was back in Michigan, only salesmen used the front.
I walked in and was greeted by the guy behind the bar. Then greeted by a waiter. They seemed really nice and inviting but the vibe was way off from what I expected. There was no old lady to greet me or ask how my day was. It was a beautiful decor sort of modern and not a cafe at all. I still loved it though.
I ordered the sliders which really should not be called sliders. They were the best mini burgers I have ever had and I love a burger. They were 1/2 inch thick, with caramelized onion and some fancy blue cheese. They were served with mac n cheese too.
I will be back to try the regular burger but if you go for happy hour the sliders are only 7 bucks or so.Listed in: My Personal BURGER List, Top Restaurants
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Review from Dave B.
1/25/2008
The place is really nice, my tenderloin was small but really good. I liked it, you would to (if you like really nice kinda fancy places)...
But I don't know ... I guess it's the kind of place that married men take their girlfriends. Or the place you take your wife (the one you still like) the day after her Mom died. Or in my case ... if you just want to feel like the second youngest person in the room (my date Jacqui J won first place, hands down).
Nothing is wrong with this place, it's just ... well it's not bar food and there was no jukebox with Johnny Cash in it. Not only that, when I asked for a can of Blatz they looked at my like I was an alien. And not a spork in the house! And get this, they took cloth and made it into napkins! Weird stuff!
But seriously ... the place is cozy (almost to much) ... the food is in small portions (at least mine was) and kinda pricy. It was just what I expected. No more, no less. A solid 4 no doubt. And any restaurant that tries to make a go of it on 7th Freeway/Street ... God Bless 'em! -
Review from Pavan D.
Mesa, AZ
2/8/2012
Delicious and fresh food at a reasonable price. The ambiance it wonderful. Very cute and comfortable atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new and unique place to eat.
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Review from Lauren V.
3/2/2007
Just went here last night for the first time after a visit to the museum, and it was everything I had heard and more - i was not disappointed.
beautiful historic home turned upscale-casual restaurant, in the style of Coup de Tartes or House of Tricks. It was relatively busy, but we were sat right away.
Mom had the BBQ chicken, BF had pork tenderloin (I'm not a pork fan usually, but this was melt in your mouth delicious and not overly salty at all) and i had the meatloaf entree (not sandwich, as advised by the young and very pleasant server).
we were all very pleased with our orders and service was prompt, professional and pleasant. the woman dining next to us came as a recommendation while in town from the owner and chef's cousin. she asked the server to let him know she was here so she could meet him and say hi, and after the crowd died down a bit, he did and seemed like super cool, down to earth guy.
i overheard him mention his "other restaurant" so on our way out i asked him about it. he was also super friendly with me and filled me in on Circa 1900 (which I've also heard lots of good stuff about). i will be heading there on my next dining adventure.
dinner entrees were priced between $15 to $25, cheapest glass of wine was $6 (not bad, the food was couturely presented and tasty).
p.s. the parking lot was a nightmare... all dirt and full of HUGE pits and deep tire tracks, but wouldn;t stop me from returningListed in: Homies
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Review from Korina A.
8/27/2007
We went for an early dinner on Saturday, and loved it. Service was top notch, atmosphere was comfortable and quaint, without being cute. The food was delicious and well executed. Since it was happy hour, the drinks were $2 off too.
We started with the indecision bruscetta. It's a plate of two each of their three varieties. I tried the goat cheese and the gorgonzola ones. Both were quite tasty, and a perfect start to the meal. Though the pine nuts kept falling off of the gorgonzola one. I also have a glass of a lovely Chilean cab.
I ordered the halibut tacos. I had been craving a grilled fish taco, and was stoked they had them on the menu. The halibut was tasty and delicate, topped with an almost too mild chipotle slaw, nestled in grilled flour tortillas. I felt it needed a little something, so I added a squeeze of lime, and a touch of salt.
For dessert, I had the creme brulee. The texture was the perfect combination of creamy and firm, and it was swimming with the tiny grains of vanilla bean.
Dinner was also reasonably priced. For a party of five, our bill was about $150 for one app, one salad, five entrees, one wine, three cocktails, and two desserts.
I would go back in a heatbeat.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Bonnie G.
Tempe, AZ
9/29/2008
You have $20, it is a beautiful day in Phoenix, it is 11:30 and you want brunch?
Coronado Cafe? Yes.
A lazy Saturday morning where Palatte, Over Easy and Matt's Big Breakfast had been vetoed led us to this charming renovated house. I immediately loved the set up of the out door patio and front porch. The front counter was really quaint-little glass domes for scones and a tiny little glass done that housed one single pastry (!) in a dark wood. We were led over to a four seater in the next room but with all of the sunshine coming in, there was no "bad" corner in the place.
Brunch was conveniently placed on one page of the menu and was surprised to see Tofu Scramble listed as an option but decided to risk some dairy for the poached eggs with avocado and blue crab on foccaccia and roasted potatoes and split it with Jared who got the scramble. The other two diners got the traditional Eggs Benedict and liked it. Both of our shared dishes combined were delicious-mine was really savoury and filling and the tofu scramble with filled with great veggies.
Some hiccups were the eggs dishes potatoes were dried up, but the tofu one had great plump potatoes? Makes me think they did those dishes first and keep them warm for a while. I asked for hot sauce twice and they served it in one little dish to me, even though everyone had nodded when I asked for it. She offered whole wheat toast to the eggers, and then I found out it was an extra buck for the toast with jam-hmph. Even though the french pressed coffee looked great, I wanted tea and no liquer-and they didn't have a very good selection. In fact our waitress seemed almost confused by my request-she unearthed some peppermint tea, but it was pretty commercial. It was served in a great single server mug/teapot combo though!
Overall, I was totally full but not in a grossed out way and I paid around 16, 17 bucks for my share (including tip and tax and for sharing some of the drink cost). It was a great menu and I really enjoyed the ambiance and the service, despite the hiccups and I really want to try the Seattle Dutch Baby pancakes with fruit-yummers!
***Update 1/31/09****
Had the Seattle Dutch Baby and it was even BETTER than it looks-simply amazing, doesn't need maple syrup, incredible texture, not overtly sweet, and worth sharing. Also had a Pomosa, the pomegranate of the mimosa variety that was dry and refeshing. Coffee was a huge French Press, which I was surprised by since I was the only one having coffee and I thought they had little French coffee presses? And at 7 bucks, that was a steep two cups of coffee! Make sure to specify how many people are having the coffee is my advise, no biggie. Friendly, fast, relaxed service. -
Review from Rebecca R.
Phoenix, AZ
10/22/2011
In one word: Yum! My husband and I just ate here because we were bored with our usual places. OMG this place blew us away. The portions sizes were larger than expected. He loved the cafe burger and mixed green salad. I had the veggie wrap with mac and cheese and loved that! We will definitely go again and bring our friends!
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Review from Maurice G.
Austin, TX
4/9/2008
There are plenty of reviews to demonstrate the fortitude and cache of Coronado Cafe, so I will simply say that this is a sweet little spot for a lunch date.
My girlfriend and I had our second date here as one of those safe, sans alcohol, 'is this the one?' dates, which came off perfectly and pleasantly and I looked like the f'in man for suggesting it. Sucker. Just kidding. I love you baby. Heh.Listed in: Phoenix Dining
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Review from Steven B.
Tempe, AZ
2/4/2012
We tried the Coronado Cafe last night, and it exceeded our expectations. The ambience was lovely, service excellent, and the food was fabulous. Their meatloaf (this is NOT your mother's meatloaf) has to be the best on the planet. We will definitely return.
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Review from Tyler B.
9/24/2008
The Coronado Cafe seems to be real hit or miss based on the reviews below. I can understand some of the points on the misses, but for me, it was a hit.
PHX seems to be populated with several of these former houses turned restaurants/bars. I'm a fan of their eclecticism. It makes for a fun, intimate setting more often than not. My dinner was tasty and cooked to perfection - no qualms there. But the wait staff was super meh. I'm not a regular at semi-upscale places, but when I am, I certainly shouldn't have to pour my own wine. It just seems declasse. And while we were the last two people in the place on a Thursday night, there was some definite tension in the room to get us to leave. I don't know how long we were there after they technically closed, but it was a tad awkward.
So factoring in my experience with the rest of the reviews, Coronado sounds hit or miss. But if you manage to get the right chef and right waiter combo, it could approach a five star experience. Who doesn't like a little gambling? -
Review from Lindsey K.
Phoenix, AZ
11/4/2008
I must say, when moving to Phoenix a year ago, I was disappointed with the restaurants around the city. I had tried all these places that were supposed to be just amazing but was always left wanting more. The Coronado Cafe filled my expectations more than I had expected. It was one of the first places I had heard about when I moved here a year ago, but never got around to trying it until recently. I was pleasantly surprised with the food and thrilled with the atmosphere. Little houses converted into restaurants have a certain charm about them that big corporate restaurants will never be able to create.
The food was fresh and tasty but not overly fancy. They offer a nice, inexpensive lunch menu and a more upscale dinner menu. The service was unique meaning I did not feel like I had my own personal server slave for the time I was there. I felt like he was somewhat stand offish, but we always had refills, etc. when we needed them. In all honesty, it was nice to not be interrupted a million times by some disgruntled robot of a server who clearly hates their job. So even though the service was not the typical upscale service, it was still good; it just had its own flavor.
