Desayuno, brunch y café
Mesa mornings are worth waking up for. Settle in for a classic Arizona breakfast, gather around the table for weekend brunch or start your day at one of Mesa’s independent coffee shops. Local menus feature farm-fresh ingredients, globally inspired dishes, scratch-made pastries and plenty of coffee to fuel the next adventure.
Mesa mornings begin with classic breakfasts, weekend brunch, independent coffee shops and scratch-made pastries. Try longtime favorites at T.C. Eggington’s and Eggstasy, or enjoy farm-to-table breakfast beside Steadfast Farm at Steadfast Diner. For brunch cocktails and patio dining, visit The VIG at Dana Park.
Mesa’s coffee shops come with plenty of personality. Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea & Gallery pairs locally crafted drinks with art and live events, while Steadfast Coffee serves coffee inside the Steadfast Farm Store. Honey Bunny’s Cafe adds a funky atmosphere, grab-and-go breakfast and homemade treats.
In Downtown Mesa, Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery serves breakfast, coffee and baked goods on Main Street. And to the East, Elysian Fields Magic completes the morning with European-inspired pastries, tea and whimsical high-tea experiences.
Desayuno
Some mornings call for a proper breakfast. Mesa delivers with longtime neighborhood restaurants serving generous omelets, towering pancakes, biscuits and gravy and eggs Benedict. T.C. Eggington’s has been a local morning tradition for decades, while Eggstasy and Henhouse Café turn familiar favorites into plates large enough to make lunch entirely optional.
Brunch
Weekend brunch moves at its own pace in Mesa. Gather on the spacious patio at The VIG at Dana Park, enjoy locally sourced dishes beside Steadfast Farm or pair a Downtown Mesa breakfast sandwich with locally roasted coffee at Worth Takeaway. Add a mimosa, if the morning seems to be heading in that direction.
Coffee Shops
Mesa’s independent coffee shops offer much more than caffeine. Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea & Gallery brings local art into the experience and The Nile Coffee Shop serves vegan drinks and food inside a historic Downtown Mesa theater. At Steadfast Coffee, the city’s locally sourced story begins beside a working East Mesa farm.
Bakeries
Leave room for something baked. Mesa’s pastry and dessert scene features everything from scratch-made morning pastries to whimsical tea-time treats. Honey Bunny’s Cafe offers homemade baked goods alongside coffee and breakfast favorites, while Blue Corn Bakery serves fresh pastries and baked goods in the heart of Downtown Mesa. Pied Piper Bakery is known for its small-batch, artisan-style treats that highlight classic baking with a local touch. For a more immersive experience, Elysian Fields Magic pairs European-inspired pastries with tea service in a whimsical, storybook-style setting.