Egg N’ Joe

Great food and service. Fluffy omelets, delicious chicken sausage and crêpe. Nice atmosphere, very good coffee. The lunch menu looked great too!

This was my first time visiting Egg n Joe’s and I have to say the service was fantastic. Everyone was very friendly and the food was great. At the end of the meal they gave us a welcome package that included a certificate for a free meal so that was really nice! I would definitely come back again!

great breakfast place! food is delicious and staff is friendly and smiley! the French toast was probably the best I’ve ever had. everything here was done wonderfully and I’m happy to have a great breakfast place so close to me! the place was packed upon arrival but we got a table in about 5 minutes. no complaints just excellence!

So this is a tough review for me! I give this place 4 stars on many fronts, except for an important one (keep reading to see where they exceeded expectations and where they fell short):
CLEANLINESS — the restaurant was spotless; it had a nice bustle to it, yet one would have thought we were the first people to ever sit at that table. (the ground was clean underneath it too, know what I mean? I always look before I step and I appreciate a clean «under-​table»!)
SERVICE — periodically refreshed coffee, no wait, happy/​knowledgable waitstaff; I felt very comfortable. They weren’t pushy and definitely wanted to please.
VALUE — the portions were LARGE (I had the lingonberry crepes and they came with 2 eggs and bacon) and the price was RIGHT (my breakfast was under $ 10 and my son’s was $ 4…before tip our total came to $ 17). I don’t want them too, but in North Scottsdale they could totally charge more.
FOOD QUALITY — I was very satisfied: I tried my son’s chocolate chip kids pancakes (also a large portion) and they were delicious. He ate them all (and he generally prefers not to eat, if he can at all help it). The bacon was cut slightly thick and it was crunchy but not overly crisp or dry. Well cooked and very flavorful. I could have used a little more lingonberries on my crepes, but such are ridiculous 1^st World problems.
Here’s the rub: there just wasn’t a Wow factor, and I guess I really thought there would be. The great name + trendy outside décor and signage + cool and inviting interior = high expectations. But the menu is just average, it seems kind of limited without any major standouts (almost like a Denny’s with their Big Slams) and there’s nothing really urging me to go back.
The thing is, I’m sure I’ll be back at some point — it’s in a convenient location, it’s a good value, there are several food options for me and for my son, and has a comfortable and clean atmosphere.

Came here around 9 on a Sunday and only had to wait about 10 minutes. I got the German pancake (huge and delicious), my 2 year old got the teddy bear pancakes (adorable), and my husband got an omelette. All of the food was great and our sever was very friendly and helpful. Good place to take our kiddo. We will definitely be back!

Awesome service, great food, the restaurant is kept spotlessly clean. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices.
A great addition to the area.

Great food super slow service.
Wrought with good intention to be a good server but the lady (both times I’ve been I’ve had the same one) is just overwhelmed. Never enough cream for the coffee (very strong BTW).
This last time my omelette was barely cooked but was still good.
All in all 2.5−3.0 stars is about the best I can rate.

Really really good breakfast! Ask to be seated in Alissa’s section for great service.

My husband and I had a ridiculous craving for some good old fashion breakfast… we decided to go some place local!
Eggs n Joe was ideal. We got seated immediately. As you walk in an adorable hostess seated us at the patio area. The sun was shining, the skies were blue and we were starving…
Our waitress Angelina was great. She guided us through the many options.
The menu was a simple read. Everything looked good… I mean everything… We decided on the famous German pancakes and the Daily which is eggs, meat (bacon or chicken sausage) hash browns or seasonal fruit.
The coffee wasnt the best but they made up for it in the equalityof the food. I had the perfect scrambled egg white, three slices of beautifully thick bacon and to my surprise a homemade biscuit. Which by the way was the best biscuit I have ever had.
The German pancake was like an eromous tire. It was so light and airy like a crêpe. It was DELICIOUS…
I couldnt believe when I looked down at my plate everything was done!!!
I love breakfast so this will definitely be my go to place AGAIN AND AGAIN…

I hate to give places under 4 stars, but Egg N’ Joe really did not wow me! I had been wanting to go here for months and finally tried it out last week. After seeing pictures of the German pancake, I got excited, assuming all of the portions would be quite big, unfortunately this was not the case. That is my main complaint, tiny portions. At least for what I ordered. I got the garden vegetable skillet with egg whites and no cheese, assuming it would be enough to fill me up, or at least I’d get a larger side or something. My skillet was so tiny! Even everyone who I was eating with commented that my skillet looked small! It did taste pretty good, I liked all the vegetables in it and the hash browns. It was not incredible but not too bad. The biscuit was yummy too. There was just not enough to fill me up. I asked to look at the menu again, planning to order a side but there was no side menu apparently? So I just went and got a snack somewhere else haha.
Also our server was very sweet but forgot a couple people’s things here and there. But she didn’t do a bad job or anything, we were pleased.
This place is good for light eaters I think. When I go out to eat I want to have a ton of food, so I left a little disappointed, but it was not bad. I like how there is an open feel in the restaurant with all of the big windows, the location is nice. I would agree to go back and order something else, but I’m not quite rushing back!

Great breakfast /​brunch place up north Scottsdale! Will definitely try this place again, maybe for lunch. Recommend checking it out!
Two of us went for brunch on a Saturday. Called at 10:15ish to see what the wait was and we gave our name to the hostess who answered, told her we’d be there in about 20 minutes.
When we arrived (on time as we said we would), the parking lot was full, but we still found a stall as soon as we drove thru. There was a good amount of people waiting outside. We checked in with the hostess desk, was given a pager, went outside to wait & not a minute after we sat on a bench outside, our pager went off. (We loved that we could put our name on their list when we called!)
Got seated & greeted quickly. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, even though the place was jammin’.
Didn’t have to wait long for our food and it was yummy! Although, I don’t think they’re known for their coffee… just sayin’… but we are kinda coffee snobs.
Definitely recommend! And will definitely be back!

OK — so my re-​review has been a little over do. I was reached out by management immediately after I posted my review and was provided with a voucher for two free meals. I totally appreciate their urgency to want to rectify the horrible experience I had my first visit. So kudos for that.
When I finally got around to getting back to Egg N’ Joe, there were some positive improvements! On weekends they started to provide fresh coffee to patrons waiting, there was better more effective communication between the hosts and their guests. Thankfully we went on a Saturday morning and it wasn’t too busy so we waited maybe 10 minutes tops!
This time around I went for a more «basic» breakfast — which I am glad I did! Simple is better sometimes! I will admit though I did LOVE their biscuit and gravy. Their biscuit reminded me of something that I would get at a café in the Midwest.
Service can still use a bit of work, out waitress while friendly seemed overwhelmed. We saw her 3 times during our visit. When we sat, when we got our food and when she dropped our check.
Food isn’t knock your socks off good — but it’s adequate! If your in the area it’s worth a shot!

I stopped by Egg N’ Joe for breakfast on a recent weekday morning…
The bright signage and new shopping center looked appealing; I love trying out new places.
It definitely felt like a chain, and I learned after a bit of research, that it ENJ is indeed a new concept from the Elmer’s restaurant group. While I’ve never eaten at an Elmer’s before, I would guess that my experience at Egg N’ Joe pretty much reflects that of an Elmer’s.
That being said, I had a positive experience…
Here are the pros:
*Chris, my server, was friendly and mostly attentive
*Coffee was decent
*Bathrooms were clean
*Prices were moderate
*They have free wifi
I agree with a few of the other reviews that this place reminds me a lot of a Denny’s or IHOP. The food was fine but not anything to write home about. My omelette felt processed, unlike when I order from locally owned businesses that use local products. It was fine, but nothing to rush back for.
If I do return, I’d splurge and go for the German pancake, and I’d keep my expectations in check as well. This is a place to go for a consistent meal, but I wouldn’t suggest it if you’re planning on wowing your dining companion (s) or enjoying anything out of the ordinary.

Great place. Wonderful open atmosphere. Great location. The food was just amazing. Bacon thick, eggs perfect, the Crapes were great. And you must have the German Pancake its between a American Pancake and Crape, its big but was able to finish all of it, its not heavy.

We had a great breakfast this morning at Egg n Joe. It was clean, bright and friendly staff. We got lucky by getting Alissa B. I have never had a server smile as much as her. That’s nice. My ice tea always stayed above half a glass. She was on top of everything. The food was hot, fresh, beautiful and tasted as good as it looked. Can’t wait to go back.

Have been eyeing this place for months but the long breakfast lines I see as I drive to Pinnacle Peak have steered me clear. Finally went by this morning and was pleasantly surprised. I called ahead to put my name in and was told it would be about a 20 minute wait. which turned out to be right on. They had complimentary coffee and water for people waiting outside which was a nice touch.
When I walked in, I immediately knew I liked the place. Yes, the paint scheme has a retro, diner feel to it. My 7 year old even commented that it looked like a hotel! However, I appreciated this throwback feel. Especially after seeing so many restaurants in Scottsdale have the same cold and modern feel. This felt comfortable for all ages to enjoy.
We were promptly seated. We ordered the German pancake with a side of the glazed apples and a potato pancake. Both were amazing and the type of craveable dishes that we will be returning for again. Service was quick and friendly. The kids menu wasn’t bad either and definitely reasonable.
I’m glad we finally tried it and now I need to try lunch! While I know this place is owned by a restaurant «group» versus a locally owned place, I still like the overall feel of the restaurant and the food was good. From their attentive staff, it is obvious they have taken some of the earlier reviews/​critiques to heart and are putting forth a good product.

We’ve been eagerly anticipating going to Egg ‘N Joe for breakfast. As people who don’t typically like the long weekend waits we chose a Tuesday morning for our visit. Egg ‘N Joe is located at Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Road in the new Sprouts shopping center. We’re over there all the time because Desert Ridge is so difficult to navigate and such a food wasteland.
Maybe we were hoping for too much. I’d never heard of Egg ‘N Joe before and thought it might be locally owned. Unfortunately it’s just another franchise place. To me I found the menu to be somewhat limited, especially when it came to the skillets. When I saw pictures of the food on the menu it was a big letdown.
Eating here reminded me of going to IHOP or Denny’s when I thought we’d get a North Scottsdale experience. the food just isn’t that great. In all fairness it’s hard to hit the benchmark for me which is Butter’s or Butterfield’s in Scottsdale. They are the absolute best and you can get just about anything you want. If you’re in this neighborhood and want a decent breakfast I would go to JJ’s Delicatessen first.
Egg ‘N Joe isn’t a place I would seek out or go back to. Pricey, limited menu and there are better options elsewhere for breakfast.

Not easy to find as it is located on Pinnacle Peak Road more than Scottsdale Rd.
Had the German Pancakes meal with Eggs and Sausage. One if the pancakes was with Strawberries and the other plain.
The German Pancakes were more like crepes but were very good. Along with that we had eggs and sausage which were good.
It was good to try something new and different.
We arrived later in the afternoon so we were seated right away, have heard that it could be busy trying to get a table during regular prime hours.

We came here for breakfast this morning, after dropping off our car for service.
We were fully prepared to wait 20 – 30 minutes on a busy Saturday, but we must have timed it right. We were seated in less than five minutes. The fact that it felt like Spring here in the Valley made it doubly nice
Eggs N’ Joe actually proved to be fun, enjoyable and Tasty!~ And, the coffee will make your head snap back. Wowza! A strong, but a not caffeine laden cup of Joe, unlike the green mermaid.
A while back we were invited to an event sponsored by the ownership group, Elmer’s Restaurants via email. But in the end we couldn’t make it since we were out of state. It was a nice gesture. And after coming here today, we are sad we missed it!
The food at Eggs N’ Joe is very good. The bacon was thick cut and had a nice smokey taste. The eggs were made to order perfectly. The sausage links had a slight weisswurst taste. Everything was fresh and tasted like it was made to order. Nice!
Out bill came to $ 25.96 before taxes and gratuities. Our Northwest Lumberjack coffee was $ 2.49 each. The Bacon Ranch was $ 9.49 and my Hungry Rancher, see photo was $ 11.49
I only wished we lived nearby, so I could get some of their Lumberjack Joe each morning.
Enjoy!

3.25 stars! [1]
Come for the German Pancake and Avocado Benedict!
I was invited to this morning’s private training event by Elmer’s Restaurants Online Media Director Kolten Lindsey via email a few weeks ago. I was allowed to take up to three guests with me, but due to schedule constraints (and a mistake in actual date given and confusion that ensued), I was only able to sync with a cousin, who very much enjoyed today’s breakfast jaunt, as did I! It was very nice to be personally greeted by Kolten and the president of Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc., Jerry Scott, who both spoke of the history of the business (25 stand-​alone locations, most in the Northwest), as well as to the reasons behind their newest concept, Egg ‘N Joe. This Scottsdale location is the first to open in the U.S., and two more are set to open in Gilbert and Chandler later this year, according to Jerry. Elmer’s private shareholders wanted to be able to offer their company’s breakfast and lunch offerings in smaller, intimate spaces that would lend themselves to find homes in shopping centers, rather than launch 7000, or larger, square-​foot stand-​alones. My 20-​something cousin and I found the cozy space decorated nicely with lovely red plates and mustard-​yellow mugs on one wall, and we enjoyed the complimentary meals and non-​alcoholic beverages. I tipped our server «S.» 20% of the original ticket price (pre-​tax), plus a little extra [1], while I dropped $ 15 in the donation cashbox to help fund Banner Children’s Cardon Children’s Medical Center’s Music Therapy program, which Egg ‘N Joe pledged to match dollar for dollar!
There were ten entrees and a handful of beverages to choose from– not the actual menu, but a condensed one for today’s private event.
My cousin ordered a cup of hot chocolate and the Avocado Benedict,
and I ordered a cup of black coffee and the German Pancake Combo, with lemon wedges and minus the powdered sugar.
This dish also came with choice of two eggs (over-​medium) and choice of meat («S.» recommended Daily’s smokehouse bacon).
After «S.» placed our orders, I decided to put in an order of Lingonberry crepes after a discussion I had with Kolten after I had asked him, «Fruit Festival Crepes Combo, or Lingonberry Crepes Combo?» He immediately suggested the Lingonberry, as he had just had it earlier, and after a few questions with the kitchen manager, we found out that out of all the fruit toppings, the lingonberry sauce, which came with whipped butter mixed in, is the only one that didn’t have cornstarch in it (unlike the triple berry, strawberry, and maple-​caramel apple).
So, I asked him if it would be too much to order another entrée, and he said no. :) I asked him which choice of meat did he recommend, keeping in mind that I already have bacon coming, and he said for me to try one of each link, although his first suggestion was to get the bacon. In retrospect, I should’ve stuck with bacon, because the three strips were PERFECTION.
Cousin enjoyed her hot chocolate, as well as the Avocado benedict, which came sans avocado, because «S.» had not heard her say it. We wondered why, since it was the only benedict selection offered on the condensed menu. This was quickly remedied when «S.» delivered a saucer with avocado on it. I enjoyed the German pancake’s texture and lemony flavor from the wedges. Thank goodness Sprout’s is next door, because I forgot my personal bottle of maple syrup… [2] Kolten offered to bring a saucer of extra lingonberry butter for me to use on the pancake– AWESOME suggestion, Kolten! Thank you! The bacon strips, as I already mentioned, were perfect, and while the eggs came over-​easy, I still liked them very much, especially compared to the «soft» scrambled eggs which arrived pretty hard. Ugh. Cousin thought they were good, though, but I’m picky about scrambled eggs– Mom prepares the BEST! I also liked the texture of the crepes, but found them to be too greasy! I’d soon order the German pancake again and ask for the lingonberry sauce, minus the butter, on the side! FYI, both links were awful! Were they rancid? I wouldn’t order them again.
Thank you to Kolten Lindsey for reaching out with the invitation, and to Jerry Scott and Egg ‘N Joe staff for having us over. We will return!
[1] Would’ve tipped more, but cuz & I noticed «S.» started looking very annoyed with us towards the end. Major turn off!
[2] ENJ offers two syrup options: a corn syrup blend and sugar-​free.