Bertha’s Café

MY favorite lunch spot! Ways too many good options to choose from. I almost always get the half and half option. The breads and salad dressings are house made and I believe the deserts are too!
Some of my personal favorites are:
The roasted turkey sandwich
Harvest salad
Chopped salad
The Roast Beef and Blue Cheese sandwich
With every order you get a small little cookie. They are absolutely delicious!

I’ve wanted to try Bertha’s for years… literally. Finally got my partner to go on Saturday. He didn’t enjoy it anywhere near as much as I did, but he ordered something very plain. My salami, pesto sandwich was great.
Service was prompt and the prices were very reasonable!

Had the tuna salad sandwich. Tuna salad was excellent, and everything tasted fresh! Also, snagged some avocado and fruit from a partner’s plate. Excellent! Not a big fan, however, of the bread. Don’t get me wrong, the flavor is great, but it’s so hard and crunchy! I think my mouth will require some healing time afterward. Lol. Tea was very delicious as well. A little pricey for lunch items, and the place is pretty small and difficult to get into around the lunch hour, but I’d still say to give the fresh ingredient sandwiches a try!

Best of the best! Always the freshest ingredients with the most delicious flavor. I always get the ½ & ½ lunch special, which comes with half of any two of their soups, salads, or sandwiches + a bag of chips + a mini homemade chocolate cookie (AHH-​MAZING, btw), all for less than $ 10! I usually, but not always, get a ½ Caesar salad & ½ of the club sandwich. Other times I will switch it up and get their soup of the day or their Thai chicken salad. Top it off with one of their iced teas, and you are
.go! Really, though, everything I have tried at Bertha’s is always delicious. Oh, and try their lemon bars… ohhhh, their lemon bars!

We were looking for somewhere that we could have a great sandwich and sit outside with our dog. Unilocal to the rescue and thanks for directing us to Bertha’s! I enjoyed the ham and havarti sandwich, a watermelon lemonade and a mini red velvet cupcake. Great food, great service and a few nice tables outside under the misters.

Yum! I always order my breakfast sandwich with over easy eggs. Its messy, but WAY worth it!!! The girls that work here are patient and helpful. I havent tried their cakes or pastries treats yet, mostly because Im stuffed when I leave. The side of banana with honey and toasted candied almonds is the perfect sweet end to a delicious hearty breakfast. The prices here are very reasonable. Its actually cheaper to eat here than at a chain (where you usually get food thats been sitting under a heat lamp with fake eggs)
So overall– quality of food, customer service, prices, cleanliness… all 5

Believe the hype! I got a delicious half sandwich, side salad, chips, iced tea and cookie for just under $ 10. It’s tucked away in a tiny corner of a strip mall, but it’s always busy so you know it’s legit. Great service, quality food at a fair price, you won’t be disappointed. Everyone I talk to about this place tells me they’re already a fan. They close at 3 i think so get there beforehand and enjoy.

Everytime everytime everytime… A Plus. Locally owned and operated, delicious, healthful for most part but they do have some naughties in the dessert case, nice people… A PLUS. If you haven’t been, put Berthas on your list. This is what Phoenix needs.

Not impressed with not being able to get breakfast when they say they’re open until 3:30. They’re not elderly friendly

Freakin delicious! From the fresh decadent pastries to the breakfast sandwiches! Been here twice in the last week

this is an odd place you order breakfast at the counter and I have to say the service here is horrible there’s like no one Smiles every one is very very dry people you know and as I was sitting waiting for my food gentleman walks in and he goes to the counter and I think it was the owner or an employee not sure was feeling bags and she looks turns around looks at him and turns right back around and then he asked for help and then she said will be a few a minute very bad service now for the waffle the flavor was pretty good but the texture of it was soft like a pancake not crispy so was kind of a turnoff that way now the toppings on it wonderful especially the the candy peanuts or some kind of nut not sure overall probably want to go back I wish they would have better service least smile at you not what do you want and then walk away and the waffle was cook more

I got the chicken Thai Salad, Dream Bar, Fresh lemonade and iced coffee.
Their ice coffee uses pods and the brand is good. The chicken Thai salad and lemonade were super fresh and full of flavor. I went with a big party group and everyone loved it. The Dream Bar dessert was also very tasty!

Yum! Yogurt, fruit and homemade granola! Also had pesto egg sandwich! Pretty good! I do recommend this spot!

I haven’t tried anything here that I didn’t like. The Thai Chicken Salad is by far my favorite based on the dressing alone — it’s peanut-​y, spicy and delicious. I also enjoy a lot of the sandwiches. I’m not usually one for tomatoes and pick them off everything, but the sun-​dried tomatoes are worth keeping!
The staff is always friendly as well! No complaints :)

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and met up with a dear friend this morning for coffee and (what ended up being) dessert The menu is really interesting, very diverse and reasonably priced. There is outdoor seating, as well as a casual indoor dining area.
Neither of us got beyond the bakery case! My friend had a piece of banana cream pie cheesecake and I had apple pie… we agreed that both were amazing. The coffee was also yummy.
Bertha’s is a great choice for a quick snack and catch-​up; I’ll definitely be back soon for seconds on the pie, and to get acquainted with more of the savory items.

Know what fits perfectly between your morning workout and a mani/​pedi? Answer: Bertha’s granola with yogurt and coffee. And if it’s a beautiful day and you can ride your bike… even better!

Not a bad little spot. Personally I would be more inclined to stop here for breakfast if I lived near.
Has a small selection of sandwiches, wraps and salads. I ordered a roasted turkey sandwich. Turkey seemed nice and fresh and sandwich was overall well presented.
…comes with a cookie. which was pretty tasty as well.
I would come back if in the neighbourhood, but would like to try their breakfast next time.

Cute little local wrap and sandwich shop. Service and food are pretty good!
The cashiers were very friendly and accommodating. I don’t get cheese or mayo on my sandwiches and they were understanding of that. I got the Club sandwich and it was pretty yummy. The bacon was a bit fatty but I suppose that’s really what bacon is! Although I didn’t care for the chewy bits of fat that I got occasionally.
The food was brought out to us relatively fast. One thing I might add is that apparently there was a special that day with the club sandwich and they didn’t bother to ask if I wanted it as a special. Disappointing because the special comes with chips and a drink and is cheaper than ordering all items separately.
Seating is a bit of a challenge when you are there on a weekday lunch rush. Not sure if it’s the same on weekends. The tables are small and they don’t move! So there are no pushing tables together for more than 2 people. I believe I did see one big table that seats maybe 6 – 8 people, but it was already taken.
All in all, it’s a cute place with pretty good food. If I’m ever in the area again, I will probably stop by!

Quick breakfast grab near our accommodation and glad we checked this place out. MUST try their turkey jalapeño egg breakfast sandwich. It’s mouth watering thinking of it!
Also ordered their roasted tomato pesto egg sandwich and wish I added bacon. Good but was missing that hearty meat taste… I’m such a carnivore. Lol
Highly recommend if you’re in the area.
Sweet staff and great house coffee.

One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had! The meat was fresh and delicious. It looked and tastes as if it was cut right off the turkey breast. My husband got the Thai Chicken Wrap and loved it! I would highly recommend it!

A gem! Had the ½ curry salad and turkey chili for lunch. Soooo good! Filling but not overly. Excellent cookie included. Amazing service. Clean restaurant. Definitely recommended!

simply put, one of the best sandwich places around. Great fresh materials and awesome food. love this.

There’s no «deli turkey» here. Berthas roasts a turkey breast every day.
Fresh ingredients, fabulous sandwiches and salads… lunch perfection! Go early, or go late, because it’s a busy place!

The breakfast sandwiches here are certainly one of the best kept secrets in the Valley. How could you go wrong with pesto, roasted tomato, and egg on a croissant? The cookies were also perfect — sweet and crunchy.

Still eating at Bertha’s nearly four years later. Still the best sandwiches in town (beats Sacks, Acacia Café, even my long time buddy, Duck & Decanter). I get cravings for the pasta, pesto and pea salad. Haven’t tried a sandwich or salad I don’t like. I don’t eat sweets but hear repeatedly how great theirs are. So in this month of thanksgiving focus, one thing I’m grateful for is Bertha’s consistently great lunch!

This place is the bomb!!! Best kept Arcadia secret, as you would never expect such amazing quality from this «hole in the wall»… I had the pleasure of having lunch there with a friend and we enjoyed it all!
Amazing roast beef and blue cheese with caramelized red onions and arugula along with a unbelievable sill potato salad — Yum! Since then I have been using their catering which is dynamite, they have everything ready on time and make it so easy to plethe doctors I visit. I love how unique everything is as well as fresh and yummy!

If you are from the northeast or just know what a sandwich should be, avoid this place at all costs. Dry, flavorless, poorly assembled sandwiches is the name of the game here.
Panini sandwiches should be warm throughout. This place specializes in providing a panini with a scorching hot bread crust and spotty cold lunch meat style meats.
You wont find any good quality meat here, enjoy Safeway’s finest cold cuts at 3x the price.
Pass

I came here for lunch today– I think I drove past the complex it’s in twice because it’s so hard to find. To save you some trouble if you haven’t been before, it’s on the NW corner of Indian School and 32^nd St. The lunch hour was pretty busy here but did enjoy the lunch special (½ sandwich and ½ salad with chips and a small cookie). I did notice all their pastries and desserts too but didn’t get one after my meal because I didn’t want to wait in line. I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich, which was great, and the chopped salad, which was also great. I also noticed they have breakfast options until 11AM.
I’m glad I checked this place out!

Charming little eatery. Great breakfast wrap. They accommodate special request. Allergic to cheese.

I mean, for real, this place is delicious.
The watermelon lemonade is something I’ve been craving everyday since I left Phoenix. So refreshing!
The cinnamon rolls are soft and flavorful. The whoopie pie was out of this world. The breakfast waffle was not to sweet and just right.
In a crazy little strip mall don’t be tempted to drive on past. Stop here for delicious food and sweet little extras that make Bertha’s so memorable.

This was an interesting place. It is hidden in a small retail development. Once I got out of my über car & found it, I was pretty happy I did. The cashier was willing to confirm choices with me (she must get a lot of no mayo requests, which I confirmed that I didn’t want mayo on my sausage egg & cheese sandwich) & the cream cheese brownie was good! If I remember to upload a picture, I will. They don’t list hot chocolate on their menu, but they did have 2% chocolate milk, so I went with that warmed up. I agree with one of the previous reviewers (Kristin Z) that this is a good spot 5 minutes from the Biltmore, but I would also recommend it for breakfast.
Date of visit ⁸⁄₇ 9:15 am

Perfect lunch spot!
Most everything is under $ 10. Awesome selection of salads, wraps, sandwiches (breakfast and lunch) and tea/​coffee.
I ordered the chicken curry wrap and it was great!
This is just 5 mins from the Biltmore so anyone that works in this general area of town I highly recommend checking out for your next lunch break.

Counter service.
Small menu.
Fresh brewed ice tea was a plus.
Tried the waffle with fruit and whip cream. It was decent and decently priced. Was no different or better than what comes out of my waffle iron at home so I can’t imagine I would come back for it.

Look deeply into my eyes. You know what you see in my eyes? A man that you can trust that’s what. I love this place. Club sandwich is delicious. Ham panini also delicious. You didn’t come here for sandwiches and paninis. No, you came here for one of the baked goods because you read the rest of this review and had to try one of them. I have not had one of them I did not like. The cream cheese brownie is just so good. Pecan bars, lemon squares, peanut butter brownie, some crazy cookie with captain crunch in it, etc. If they ever have the raspberry cheesecake with oreo crust you get that immediately.
To be honest, I’m really hungry right now because I’m on a cutting diet so I’m going slightly overboard. Honestly though, this place is just out of this world good. And when it comes time to bulk up you’ll see me in line at Bertha’s.

Every party has a pooper… and I guess that’s me.
I just don’t understand the rave reviews for this place. I wanted to love it.
My brioche egg sandwich/​salad (practically had a plate full of arugula on it) was not that good. Then to pay $ 20+ for 2 and have it served on a styrofoam plate?
Thought, well maybe I will try the cookies. Bad idea… just not tasty.
Maybe just not my kind of place… Maybe it’s all in my head… That’s fine… but won’t be in my belly ever again.

Well, I read a great review, so I gave it a try! The review said fresh squeezed lemonade and delicious cinnamon rolls! So, I get there for breakfast, which is a very limited mwnu, all sandwiches and wraps, i ordered one deconstructed so I wasn’t eating all the bread. They did not have ANY cinnamon rolls — only on Saturday, which I didn’t understand since they had a lot of other bakery items! The lemonade was ok, not like mine and no refills! The iced tea was good, free refills. There are a few small tables in front of the door, it is in the corner of a small strip center so people are going through n and out of a Pila test studio while you are eating. It is ok, but with so many choices in town, I doubt I will go back.
On a side note there were about 10 ladies in the corner playing Mahjong!

Loved my visit here!
Came with a close friend of mine who frequents this place as he lives nearby. We arrived and he gave me the scoop on how delicious their baked goods are and his personal favorite lunch menu item. We split a roasted turkey sandwich and a cream cheese brownie. Oh my goodness! Sandwich had amazing flavor and the brownie was baked to perfection. This place isn’t close to where I live, but if I’m in the area I’ll definitely be coming back to try some other menu items. Kudos to the workers at Bertha’s for the smiles, great tasting food, and great service while we were there. :) The prices were just as good as the food too which was a huge plus.

Wowza. At the crack of dawn I exercise. After that I’m famished. Thank goodness for a joint like Bertha’s Café. (Which, by the way, is dangerously located across the street from my gym.)
I Unilocaled for something that would be open, super close and offer food at 7:35am. This adorable place is located on the far west corner of a shopping strip. After quickly ordering the Turkey Jalapeño Egg sandwich ($ 5.95!) and customizing it without charge I enjoyed the indoor seating area. (Outdoor seating exists and is quite quaint.)
So out comes a beast of a sammie. The eggs are perfectly made for me. I love an easy over egg. (Check.) The cheese isn’t out of control on this, just enough to give me tingles. (I like cheese, just not associated guilt.) A balanced amount of avocado with just a touch of jalapeño mayo. (I would eat avocado in my sleep.)
Did I save half for later?
Um, no.
It was divine.
I came during an off peak weekday. Traffic was robust even at this early time. I suspect it can be tight to find a seat. However! Sandwiches can be quickly made to go, perfect for that office bite. Yummy stuff here!

Bertha’s is the Best!
Bertha’s is a locally owned breakfast lunch spot and without question, Bertha’s is a gem. The food is always fresh, delicious, service is quick, and the staff always has a smile.
If you have a chance to stop by Bertha’s don’t be discouraged by the strip mall location, because Bertha’s makes up for their location with excellent food. There is a nice sitting area outside weather permitting and plenty of seating inside.
Bertha’s baked goods are fantastic. You even get a small chocolate cookie if you order a sandwich. I have to say Bertha’s cookies are fantastic. You won’t find better cookies anywhere this side of your mother’s kitchen. I had the club sandwich/​fruit salad and it was delicious, the sandwich was loaded with turkey, ham, cheese, and all the fixins. The fruit salad was good, but Bertha’s puts lemon juice on their apples and I think I’d prefer my apples just like they are.
If you get a chance stop by Bertha’s doesn’t disappoint