Grotto Cafe

Darling place!
While it was too late in the day for coffee (for me), I love that they serve organic coffee! It seems difficult to find that.
I had the carnitas tacos and they were delicious and satisfying. Looking forward to trying this place again in the future.

Fun spot for coffee, breakfast and lunch. I especially enjoy sitting outdoors in the garden area. The owners and staff are always friendly.

So impressed with this place… if it hadn’t been for the power outage this morning and another Cave Creek business sending me here, I would have never gone I think. While there was a line out the door, the staff was friendly and efficient. My small latte was ready in no time and was very tasty. My burrito was awesome, nice and piping hot with superbly fresh ingredients.
The mood and the atmosphere were cozy with locals and snowbirds gathered around the tables outside. I ate with my pooch who welcomed the treats from a mailbox nearby. Friendly conversation was flowing and possibly new friends were made. Very impressed with this place and very likely to return…

We love the Grotto. Love the breakfast bowls and they make a great cup of java. On a nice day, the patio is a lovely place to dine. The decorations on the inside are retro and fun. Definitely would like to try it for lunch sometime. Nice place and worth the drive

Grotto café is a tuck away breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of Care cave…
My husband and I wanted to have breakfast in our neck of the woods so we decided to try Grotto.
As you walk in through the sliding door the scent of fresh brew coffee hits you like a ton of bricks…
You wait on line and place your order first than take a seat… Okay I can do that!
The menu isn’t extensive or complicated. It was straight and to the point… No standing in line looking up at the menu for 20 mins… Just know your order and order!!!
The place is very spacious and has a comfy, homey feeling… I love it… The staff including the regular customers were helpful.
I had the Grotto bowl with avocado, scramble egg whites, potatoes and a side of applewood bacon. How could I forget the side bowl of fresh fruits… It was very good!!!
It had a made in your own kitchen taste to it… Perfect!!!
My husband had the oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar… delicious!
I would definitely stop by again… Next time the for the Grotto Burrito

Great food, service & atmosphere. The Red Truck Burrito with chorizo (& I added avocado) was super tasty. Latte was made as I wished.
Love the patio.

This place makes you feel so good. Wow what a vibe. Food was great. The décor is so interesting and Curtis (the co-​owner) talked with us at length. I’m definitely going to be a regular.

Very unique café. Had the pressed flat bread grilled cheese with bacon. Two thumbs up! Nice selection of beer and wines. Inside air conditioned seating with a lot of movie and music memorabilia on the walls as well as a large outdoor seating area with lots of shade. Tables, in and out are spread out so your not right on top of other diners. The owners Curtis and mike came over and not just checked on us, but struck up a convo telling the history of their place and made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend and we will return.

A great spot for lunch on the outdoor patio. I had a blended kona mocha javaccino, very refreshing on a hot sunny fall day. The grilled ham and cheese on gluten free bread was flavorful, with a side of chips and a pickle. My husband had the chicken salad sandwich on cranberry bread and a lemonade. Overall, we’re very happy with the quality of the food, the friendly staff and the menu selections. They also serve breakfast, which my husband had — a bowl with hash browns, eggs and sausage with a side of fresh fruit.

First time at Grotto’s Café. Love the atmosphere as they have a collection of paintings and signs that decorate the walls of this overall western themed place. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You will order at the front and they will bring you your meal. Being it was my first time, I asked the cashier for any recommendations and she gave me more than just 1 which I liked. I went with the Bowl with avocado and chicken sausage. It came fairly quick and it was a lot more filling then I would have thought. Not overly blown away by the food, but would come back!

Great locals place for breakfast and lunch. Good food prepared to order. Both inside and outside dining. Order food at counter and they bring it to you.

I cannot understand why this place is rated so high. Portions are small, and the food was insanely bland. I had the breakfast bowl and a side of bacon. And my partner had the breakfast burrito. Neither had any flavor, including the strips of bacon. How do you ruin bacon? I don’t get it. The staff is very friendly, and the dining room very well decorated and nice. But the food, omg!

A solid average … only because I loved how someone else’s salad looked. Had brunch … breakfast burrito. Small-​ish … very little of the sausage in it. The fruit cup was a little «aged» — not bad. but I had visions of the fruit having been chopped yesterday and sat in the fridge being sad all night. Service was great. Just not the 5 star experience I was expecting based on the reviews I had seen. Perhaps lunch would have been a better choice than breakfast?

5 stars for ambiance, customer service, food and coffee.
Ambiance: the patio is amazing. Charming, eclectic, and totally Cave Creek. Fascinated at all the little unique details. Inside you sit on furniture for sale by Red Truck Trading. Free wifi (yay)
Customer Service: friendly staff! They are so genuinely nice, cheery. You do stand in line to order, and sometimes the line can be long, but the food is almost delivered before you sit down.
FOOD: pulled pork tacos. Chicken salad sandwich. Salads. We have not had anything we don’t like. And they serve beer and wine. A great place to stop when strolling through Cave Creek, and often where we go after hiking Black Mountain.
Coffee: they use Roastery of Cave Creek beans. It’s prob a combo of the quality beans and skilled brewing technique, but whatever it is, their coffee is damned delicious. And THE BEST iced coffee anywhere.

Excellent sandwiches and drink selection!
Very unique atmosphere — and one of the best Patios in Cave Creek, which is saying a lot!
Their patio is also pet friendly! Lots of fun taking our yellow lab there for good sniffs and good people.

Went here for an early morning coffee and I was not disappointed. The coffee was hot and delicious and the outdoor patio was just so serene. If I were a local, I’d be a daily regular.

Lox and bagel — bagel was average and lox was a bit tasteless. Big upgrade opportunity.
Burrito — chicken sausage was good. Potatoes seasoned well but could have been cooked a bit longer.
Coffee was good. Iced Americano was on the weak side.
Worst part of experience — they don’t take American Express! That’s just ridiculous.
Tend to not go back to places that don’t want to take my money.
Best part — if you can get by the part with the grown men wearing leather pants (fancy motorcycle outfits), the outside atmosphere is great to hang out.

I enjoyed a delicious mango smoothie and chicken salad sandwich. Everything was delicious and fresh. The indoor café is spacious with some pretty cool funky décor and the outside was very pleasant.
Customer service was great and I would definitely come back for their food.

This café got off the ground 3 – 5 years ago. It had a change in ownership I believe. Since then, they have been going strong, and for a good reason. Their coffee is VERY good, not to mention they have a large selection of various beverages (beer, wine, tea & smoothies) and quality food options. The Grotto is a great place for breakfast & lunch. They offer some fantastic menu items, some healthy, some not so healthy, but definitely a good balance of both. Wi-​Fi is free, so you are welcome to make it your «comfort space» if you have the option of working outside of your home. For a more detailed look at the menu options, see their menu posted in the Unilocal photo section of this business.

Only had time to get a coffee, and it was darn good. Got an almond milk mocha after hiking Black Mountain. This place was incredible. Looks like they opened fairly recently and are doing a really great job. The food smelled fantastic and the venue was ridiculous! It went on and on with several rooms, conference rooms and outdoor seating. It’s a well-​known place with the locals and the ginormous Great Dane– Diva is the mascot. Like I said, I can’t wait to go back and eat!