Wagon Wheel

It’s been a long time since we visited our old favorite. This is a mom and pop and daughter and friends greasy spoon. Nothing fancy and that’s the charm. Food is fast and fresh. If you are looking for an old school diner for breakfast or lunch this is the place. This is a hole in the wall that exudes a family’s love to feed the neighborhood. Bring cash, cause it’s cash or wash dishes. Coffee’s hot and the ice tea has my favorite crushed ice. Did I mention it’s reasonably priced too. We’ll be back!

Very strange morning asked the server for my omelette to be cooked light however it was overcooked and she said she would have the kitchen to redo it. When she came back to the table she said the owner that is the cook said he wasn’t going to remake it. Very wierd since we live here all year around you would think we would be treated better than the tourists. Shame on the owners to act like this!

A local favorite, this hole in the wall serves home cooked food that does not disappoint. I orders two eggs over easy with bacon and rye toast. The food was cooked to order– hot, tasty and the bacon was thick, crisp and flavorful, just like I hoped it would be.
The waitstaff is very friendly and took great care of us. They chatted with everyone who came in and made them feel at home.
One reminder if you go… bring cash. No crest or debit cards taken here!

Rustic, old, family owned business that you cannot find anymore. Yes the Decour is an old greasy spoon look, something from the 50s, but that is the charm of the place. You have Family members serving you here, while dad cooks in the kitchen. This is not gourmet food, this is good solid morning breakfast, with the best pancakes in town, for no money. When your check comes, you will see why this is easily the best bargain in Arizona. How many breakfast places, in this area, can you sit while somebody hovers over your coffee glass making sure it is never empty with a pleasant friendly smile. These types of businesses are almost nonexistent now. A great experience for your family especially kids who can see what real service looks like, instead of going to McDonald’s for unhealthy food destined to give you heart disease. If you are snobby people, you will hate it here. Go to Tonto and blow all the cash you want on overpriced food, pre-​made and frozen. Wagon Wheel, is the real deal.

The restaurant is small, with 6 four person booths and a few two person booths inside, 4 stools to belly up to the counter and booths outside. It is old, but I consider it charming. They aren’t messing around here! They are open for breakfast and lunch, closing at 1pm and only accept cash. I had the corned beef hash and eggs, no toast. The corned beef hash was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside… perfect! The eggs were cooked in oil, just like grandma used to make them. It is a three person operation, at least that’s how many people I saw behind the scenes. One cook, one hostess, one waitress. I can’t wait to come back to try the other menu options.

Great place. Friendly service and prices are very reasonable. Pancakes are delicious !!

It was Sunday morning — Fathers Day — and my wife and I were looking for a place to have breakfast. We had both been doing the Ideal Protein Diet and were looking for a basic breakfast that would minimize carbs. After reading Unilocal reviews, we decided upon Wagon Wheel. What a great decision that was! Our host/​waitress, Megan, was outstanding! She was friendly, full of energy and gave us lots of information about shopping options in the area. The food was basic and outstanding. We had some of the best omelettes that we have had in years. The price for the food was very reasonable. We felt a homey atmosphere in the place. It certainly reminded us of finding that one locals diner that is a hidden gem. It is certainly not a fancy place if that is what you are looking for, but had a great combination of food, price and atmosphere. I will definitely return on my next trip to the area.

Doesn’t look like much from the road but nice and clean inside. Great biscuits and gravy and the best bacon ever. I will be back.

While I only rate three stars I would definitely return! It’s a bit rustic yet mostly clean. Our server was great though some would pre judge her for all of the ink on her arms. However she was very bubbly, efficient and attentive! Our party of four ate hearty breakfasts with meats, potatoes eggs, a couple of half orders of biscuits and gravy all for $ 31.00. Order was brought out within ten minutes of ordering, hot, eggs cooked perfectly and coffee fresh and hot! Bathrooms are quaint but clean.

Omg… horrible! On our way Cave Creek, and thought we would stop at small dinner for breakfast off of highway… at first look… the establishment was filthy. .The one waitress appeared to be on crack or some kind of speed… we placed our order… and several people came in after us … we waited approx 45 to 50 minutes for our food and 3 people who came in after us was served before us… then when our food did come our order was all wrong… food was not even worth it. Then to finalize the horrible experience the bill was wrong… and not in our favor… horrible, horrible… DONT GO THERE. !!!

Walked in with a group of 10 on a Sunday morning and we were seated immediately. We pretty much had one of everything on the breakfast menu and there was nothing but silence as everyone enjoyed there food. I had the pancakes and they were fluffy and light and you could taste that they were made from scratch and not a mix. My brother in-​law had the biscuits and gravy and he loved them my mother in-​law had the French toast and loved it as well.

DON’T DO THIS TO YOUR SUNDAY MORNING. This was the first time we went to the Wagon Wheel. We saw it had good reviews. We ordered and waited, and waited, and waited. All the other tables began filling up behind us. We waited and waited and waited. All the other tables that had arrived after us were served and leaving. We kept asking and we were told it will only be a couple more minutes. One hour later, another couple came in and sat at the booth across from us. They ordered and the food arrives in 10 minutes and we still were not served. That was the last straw. WE WILL NEVER RETURN TO THIS CAFE BECAUSE THE COOK COULDN’T GET 1 ORDER OF BISCUITS AND GRAVY ALONG WITH SOME BACON AND EGGS IN AN HOUR. RUDE AND DISORGANIZED. Oh if you decide to ruin your Sunday morning at this café they only take cash. Who does that???

The food was good, service was good, homemade tea tasted good. Honestly, we had no complaints about this restaurant. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

Yum. We shared green chili burger and fries and chicken fried steak and eggs. Plenty if food. Homemade unsweet tea. Service was a little slow but super friendly. My husband loved the gravy and said he’s trying the biscuits and gravy next time. We sat outside and the breeze was so nice. Read the fun facts on the back if the menus.

Geez, Mike D. TMI, TMI. But I guess it’s good information for the X chromosome– but do guys really care how clean your bathroom is or how tightly the door closes???
Okay, I digress. Well, Mike D. the Y– bathroom was just fine. Not fancy but clean. And the door closes.
Sorry folks for the banter before I write about the food and service.
Our group was running Ragnar and we came in here looking for a warm and hearty breakfast. I think the state we were in, anything would have tasted out of this world. And it did!
Service was friendly, helpful. The food came out fast. The price extremely reasonable.
I love places like the Wagon Wheel where the moment you walk in, they treat you like an old friend regardless of how you look, dress, or smell.
Not only do you get a great serving of food, you get a great serving of human decency as well. And that’s worth any price and I’m sure that’s one of many reasons why they have many regulars.
It was my first and only time here but I reckon places like these has its regulars and loyal following since I know if I lived close by, this place would be my regular go to place for breakfast!

Wagon Wheel is one of those places that you can get away with doing what your mother taught you not to do – judge a book by its cover. From the outside, it is a cozy (read as somewhat cramped in front, although I caught a glimpse of a back room that was not lit or being utilized) breakfast joint with a old small western town feel to it… and it does not pretend to be anything other that.
It’s not the cleanest place you could go to for breakfast, but the portions are large, the prices are extremely reasonable, and the food is good!
I had the He-​man combo that included two eggs (cooked to order), two sausage patties, two pieces of deliciously delicious bacon, and two pancakes. All for around $ 8.
Every table had two types of hot sauce on it and the eggs were a bit bland before adding said hot sauce. I substituted extra bacon for my sausage, but did try a bite of a fellow diner’s sausage and it was slightly spicy better than it looked! The bacon… oh, the bacon. I just love bacon and this hit the spot. so let’s leave it at that. The pancakes… as big as the plate they are served on and I can’t say that I am convinced that anyone could actually eat two of these monsters! I like my pancakes a little soggy from maple syrup and these babies just absorbed it all in like a sponge.
Nothing was spectacular, but I felt like I got my money’s worth with all that food and this place just provides that small-​town rustic charm!
Megan, our server, did a good job with our group that was six people divided between two tables. She actually handled every table in the restaurant (see again my earlier comment about this place being small). She provided accurate service with a smile and that’s likely why she is also mentioned in a couple other Unilocaler reviews!
My only knock on the place was the lack of cleanliness. It wasn’t apparent everywhere, but the tiny men’s bathroom was kind of disgusting. And the door didn’t close all the way… which is fine since I only had to do the «number one»… but it would not have been if I had to do the «number two».

If you get off the 101 and head North on Cave Creek, pay close attention or you’ll miss this little restaurant on the side of the road. If even if you see it, you may be tempted to drive by and not look back, but that would be a mistake. The food inside is definitely worth the stop.
They don’t do anything fancy with the food. They make standard breakfast fare, but do it very well. I’m of the firm belief that fancy food isn’t always better food, and I’ll take this over a place that charges $ 20+ per person for breakfast any day. The food was fresh and fast, and our waitress Megan was great. Very helpful, excellent service, and willing to offer suggestions if you need them.
I’ve noticed some of the other reviewed commenting that the place is dirty, but I think they don’t know «dirty» from «old.» It’s definitely rustic with old west décor. They can seat large or small parties, and have a large dining area in the back of the restaurant. Stop by and check them out, it’s worth it. Just be sure to watch out for the entrance… it’s a steep slope!

We decided to visit the Cave Creek area and stumble upon this gem through Unilocal of course! It’s a hole-​in-​the-​wall place (our favorite kind) and it has a heck of a sharp turn from the main road to get in and into the parking lot (imagine yourself making a u-​turn but with only 100 feet to do it).
It looks like an older house that has been converted into a restaurant. I’d love to find out the history of this location. The feel is actually pretty southern when you walk in. There is a fun patio, with only a hand full of tables, and with nice weather like this they will fill up fast! We decided to sit inside to get a real feel for the restaurant.
Meghan was the best — if you go here — ask for her! She greeted us warmly. Patiently waited to take our order as we perused the menu options and checked in on us enough to be wonderful and not overwhelming.
I had the French Toast (2 slices) for just $ 3.50! He had the He Person breakfast, which was two enormous pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage patties and toast. They were both delicious. The french toast was made with Texas Toast and was sweet enough to satisfy a craving, but not overly so that it was too much after a few bites. He had so much food he didn’t make it but about half way through his pancakes and threw in the white towel.
Yes, it’s an old building. Yes, it’s a hole-​in-​the-​wall that looks like it could use a new coat of paint, a better parking lot and a pressure washer. BUT that would take all the unique aspects of this place away, and where is the fun in that? If you want a chain restaurant, this isn’t it and that’s exactly why we loved it!
Overall: A+
Good food. Friendly faces. Old charm.

We went out looking for pancakes one Sunday morning my BF and I.
We decided to give The Wagon Wheel in Cave Creek a try.
Big mistake.
Lets just say that if you like to eat at a clean establishment, this is not your place.
If you like the sight of cockroaches inches away from where you’re eating, this definitely your place.
I’m embarrassed to say that I still tried their food; the pancakes where alright, but as soon as I felt a lump of unmixed batter, I spat it out immediately thinking the worst.

Don’t usually give 5 stars, but in this case:
* Excellent food
* Excellent service
* Great prices
* Fun, rustic and unique adventure
Highly Recommend!