Ashleigh Grange
Delightfully surprised by this gem of a snack bar/cafe nestled in the Desert Botanical Garden! The menu offers good variety and the food was fresh. In particular, the salads were special and interesting. The kids meal was generous, though it would be great if it included a little drink. Decent patio but it fills up quickly during busy periods. There is also additional seating around the corner. Above all, the service was exceptional! I had to wait a bit longer for my food (someone behind me in line took my order) and the staff comped me a giant, fudgey brownie for the trouble. I LOVE that the employees are empowered to make decisions like that. Customer service is the backbone of any business. If I could make one recommendation, it would be to have a better system for calling out orders during busy times because it’s rather haphazard as is. Highly recommend an affordable and tasty lunch here if you’re exploring the gardens!
… moreHector Salas-Selem
It’s always a pleasure to visit The Patio Café, located on the hillside of the Desert Botanical Garden. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy an afternoon in the sun.
The menu has something for everyone – from classic favorites like hotdogs, wraps and salads to unique Southwest delicacies like the Sonoran Dog. I highly recommend trying it! It’s served with refried beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, mayonnaise and mustard – all in top-notch quality. Delicious!
And no visit to The Patio Café is complete without sampling their prickly pear iced tea. Perfectly sweetened and oh so refreshing, it’s the perfect drink for a sunny afternoon.
All in all, The Patio Café provides a wonderful experience that is not to be missed. Highly recommended!
… moreMichael Bédard
Quick stop at the gardens. Simple menu and the sandwich was really good. It even came with a small pasta salad.
… moreL. Fernando Valencia
They were out of hot food and most drinks by 2 pm so I ordered a turkey sandwich that wasnt even made by them and not worth the price.Awesome view though and plenty of seating
… moreVirginia Fargo
12/7/24 I ate the polish dog & green chile pork. It tasted good but I woke up
Today at 4am with food poisoning. I’ve never been this sick please beware, do not eat their food.
… moreSu Su
There were no instruction signs to guide us, and no gardener in sight! We wandered for half an hour under the scorching midday sun, struggling to find our way. It was an incredibly frustrating and exhausting experience!
… moreKarim Sharif
Never seen a place that wanted nine people to leave so badly. I guess they weren’t interested in our business. The manager Christine is a waste of space.
Literally told you can’t stand at the bar
… moreKelsey
Sandwiches are not made fresh, not a lot of flavor on a soggy croissant. Nice patio, friendly staff but the food was not good.
… moreMichael Martin
Located on hillside in DBG with a limited menu but agreeable staff. Excellent for small outside meetings.
… moreVadim Goutsouk
They don’t even have any coffee here, just the gas station coffee from the machine
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