Cracker's and Co. Cafe
This restaurant opens every day at 7 a.m. and closes at 2:30 p.m. While dinner is not served, breakfast always is. The inspired menu has classic American breakfast favorites such as pancakes and omelets, as well as Mexican-inspired dishes and some items that can are Cracker's own. Examples of the latter include the Farmer's and the Vatican breakfast plates, which consist of a layer of the cafe's potatoes smothered in meat, mushrooms, veggies and cheese. There is also light breakfast fare such as freshly baked muffins and scones, as well as oatmeal and fruit plates.
Cracker's and Co. Cafe
1325 N. Greenfield Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 924-9977
crackerscafe.com
(second location)
535 W. Iron Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 898-1717
5 & Diner
Part of a 1950s-style diner chain, the restaurant opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. on weekends. As befits a diner, the menu is centered squarely on traditional American breakfast options, such as waffles, pancakes, French toast and meat and egg combinations. There are also a couple of Mexican-inspired offerings, such as chorizo con huevos (scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage). Coffee orders come with unlimited free refills.
5 & Diner
6353 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 641-1958
blog.mesa5anddiner.com
Brickway Bagels
This is an option for early risers, as the shop opens at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. They serve a range of bagels and bagel-based breakfast sandwiches, as well as Seattle's Best coffee. If you are looking to make your breakfast a take-out rather than a sit-down affair, this is one of the best bets in Mesa.
Brickway Bagels
120 S. Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ, 85210
(480) 668-6900
brickwaybagels.com
Waffle House
This classic eatery of the South is another good choice if you are seeking an early start, since like Waffle Houses everywhere it is open 24 hours a day. The menu features such fare as steak and eggs, hash browns and omelets, in addition to the famous waffles. They also have a dollar menu based on biscuits, with offerings like biscuits and gravy and biscuit sandwiches.
Waffle House
1831 S. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 833-0005
wafflehouse.com
