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Ahwatukee, Arizona

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27 December 2019

Delicious croissants and great coffee, will be going back to try the rest of the menu. Highly recommend!

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23 December 2019

This place is absolutely wonderful. My friend saw this place on yelp and wanted to try it out. First, from the time I came into the place until I left, the customer service was excellent. The owner, I refer to him as everybody's favorite Uncle, was friendly and accommodating. The food was so delicious. If you go make sure you try the lamb chops. They're heaven on earth. I'd show you a picture but it'd be all bones. Lol. Oh and the baked goods are amazing as well. Try the tiramisu. I'll be back every two weeks for sure. More...

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23 December 2019

A more accurate description of the lamb chops on the menu would be a half rack of lamb. The fresh rosemary really drew out the flavor and I didn't have to request the lamb medium rare - it was just served that way. The grilled vegetables and rice complemented the lamb perfectly. I had the lamb to go and it was all beautifully encapsulated with a large pita that was not only aesthetically pleasing but edible as well! Slices of fresh baked bread, then toasted with spread was delicious by itself. I also ordered a slice of the tiramisu and it was truly decadent, delicious. There was a decent selection of dessert even around closing. Bare in mind this was a takeout order, I can only imagine what the food would been like right off the grill. I crave their food and want to go back.I would have no qualms recommending this restaurant to anyone. More...

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15 December 2019

Can't believe I've lived within walking distance to this amazing cafe and have never been in until today! I had the Chicken Florentine crepes with a side of potatoes and a fruit tart, everything was so delicious. Service is excellent, the inside is open and spacious. This will be my new go-to breakfast spot. An extra special 'thank you' for a surprise chocolate macaron treat for my first timer visit. More...

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5 December 2019

Amazing food with everything from breakfast croissants to lamb chop dinners.  Owners and staff get a 10 star review, you won't find friendlier people that genuinely welcome you to their business. Try the pistachio baklava if it's available!!! More...

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3 December 2019

This is one of my wife's favorite breakfast spots. She absolutely loves the crepes and gets them every time. I do try to mix it up a little and everything I have every had has been wonderful. The bakery is great and the breakfast is wonderful. Definitely check it out. More...

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2 December 2019

BEST EVER HOMEMADE THANKSGIVING DINNER TO GO!Best ever one of a kind for meals, pastries breads and some catering! Always love a good almond croissant and steamed coffee so last Sunday before Thanksgiving while Adam got our order we inquired if he was doing Thanksgiving Dinners to go,,, YES! Organic plump medium turkeys or bigger, white real mashed potatoes, delicious stuffing & braised  Brussel Sprouts plus 2 slices Homemade Apple Pie with a slice of dreamy Banana Cream Pie!Thank you Mr&Mrs Adam, looking forward to your Christmas menu! It was The Best Holiday Dinner!Joe and Jody Frein More...

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2 December 2019

The Best Thanksgiving Dinner !!!Adam, I can't thank you and your wife enoughfor the most unbelievable dinner.Thanks for exceeding all my expectations and relived all the stress that the Holiday canbring on.  "You Rock as chef and #1 baker in Ahwatukee. Thanks again!  Joe Frein More...

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29 November 2019

Food so fresh all organic. Potatoes had rosemary and thyme fresh from owners garden. Chocolate croissants are so amazing and fresh fridge filled with all kinds of cakes I guess wife is a baker. Food is so good and family owned so friendly and welcoming. MUST try this place More...

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28 November 2019

Yummy. Nice bright and airy. The owner was very welcoming.

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27 November 2019

Awesome restaurant with amazing (and quite funny) owners. I have heard nothing but amazing reviews about their food and service. My family is in town for thanksgiving and we prefer to spend as much time as possible together during the short time they are here, so we decided to cut the pie making out of the menu and explore having early baker make them. We stopped in and Adam (the owner) was super kind and treated us to deserts. The deserts were awesome. My family was truly amazed. They are open and baking fresh pies until 2pm on Thanksgiving. I am sure they will make them better then I would anyway and I'm super excited that they will be fresh as well. Please support this local restaurant. Ahwatukee is a very difficult place to maintain a business. Please come support them and keep this amazing restaurant open in our awesome little town. More...

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27 November 2019

EarlyBaker was able to accommodate my daughters special request for a banana crepe birthday cake. They were able to make it happen and it was a huge hit, absolutely delicious! She was thrilled. Adam is kind and helpful and even followed up to make sure we were happy with the cake. We've also stopped by to pick up treats, all of which have been amazing. They have a full menu and sit down dining as well as a pet friendly patio. Highly recommend! More...

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26 November 2019

Home of the Real Croissant! A local spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Popular for their bake goods like cakes, pastries, cookies and they have the MOST WANTED DELICACIES the Macaroons! You placed your order in the cashier counter and they bring your food when it's ready. The dining area is cleaned and very homey ambience, which made me feel at home eating delicious food. I ate breakfast here today with my girlfriend and we love how fresh their ingredients are and their hot dark mocha is so good paired with my breakfast. They cater for breakfast, luncheons and dinners- (Hors d'oeuvres, party platters, buffets, desserts, custom cakes, taco bar, sliders, fajitas, crepes, baked potatoes and salad bar.)After breakfast, I just have to try their popular almond croissant and couple of their macaroons. We first tried the pistachio macaroon, it was crunchy on the outside and cloud 9 in the middle. It was very difficult not to devour these pastries. The almond croissant was to die for, slightly toasty, super soft and flaky heavenly goodness. Wow! Holy deliciousness! I am hooked and fell in love with a new local bakery/restaurant. I would come back for more tasty food and bake goods that are baked here in their own bakery, because I'm all about supporting the locals! Many of their items come with a money back guarantee. If its not the best you have ever had, it'll be free! More...

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23 November 2019

We went in Friday night on a date and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, Great food (best pumpkin cheesecake ever!) and customer service.

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23 November 2019

One of our favorite restaurants!  There are such a variety of foods on the menu and breakfast is served all day.  Greek and American food is served.  Nice atmosphere with great service!  The owner is friendly and generous!  Everything tastes fresh with lots of flavor.  Delicious pastries!  The pumpkin cheesecake is amazing, as is the breakfast burrito!  Very convenient location in Ahwatukee.   Dog friendly outdoor seating. More...

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17 November 2019

We just had breakfast at Early Baker this morning.  This restaurant exemplifies amazing.  Early Baker is clean.  The owners are personable, kind, professional and have real pride in what they offer.  The food was delicious.  Fresh and extremely tasteful and creative.  We can't say enough great things about Early Baker.  Highly recommend. More...

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16 November 2019

My 13-year-old son couldn't stop raving about this place, as his grandma has taken him to it many times, so I headed over to check it out.  Met a girlfriend for breakfast--delicious! This place is the real deal. Their breakfast items, salads, bakery goodies, and dinners are top notch.  My husband raves about the lamb chops.  The atmosphere is casual and cozy~ a perfect place to meet a friend for coffee or a meal.  Their smoothies are wonderful as well.Please frequent this place, as we'd like it to stick around.Oh, I also appreciate that they give Kyrene employees 20% off when you show your badge. Thanks, Early Baker! More...

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12 November 2019

Very friendly owner, cute shop and yummy macaroons. I enjoyed sitting in their lounge area and having a few treats.

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11 November 2019

Absolutely love this place!!! Best hamburgers ever! The owner is super nice, they always have freshly baked desserts..the tres leches cake is a must have!!!

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9 November 2019

This place has amazing food I tried the almond croissant and Carmel! EVERYTHING IS HOMEMADE AND THE TATSES SHOWS! Adam is so sweet best place in town!

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8 November 2019

This place is amazing!  Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.  We had the crepes, some of the egg sandwiches, and some of the dinner options as well. ....oh, and we ALWAYS top it off with one of their homemade desserts (we love the macarons), and everything is always delicious. The decor is casual and super clean.  The owners are always there and just the nicest people in the world.  I can't recommend this place enough.  They are a wonderful alternative to all of the chain restaurants.  Please support our local businesses. More...

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7 November 2019

So so so so so good!!! Currently eating the vegan burrito. Oh so delicious & vegan/vegetarian friendly.  friendly customer service & a nice, relaxing place to be over a nice meal. Can't beat it! More...

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3 November 2019

Everything about this place is incredible! There are so many good choices and all of them tasted so great. The service was absolutely amazing too! It's rare to find a tasty place that also have great customer service. I highly recommend coming to try this place! More...

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3 November 2019

Possibly the best breakfast I have ever had in recent years!  Every detail in their cooking was appreciated!  They even make their own vanilla extract and caramel to name a few!  Wonderful customer service!My new favorite restaurant! More...

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24 October 2019

I did a harsh review before this update.  It was brought to my attention that this is a family business, trying to compete with big guys and still adapting.  I went again to see how things are going. They are doing a good job.  The food is good.  They could improve the service, but just keep in mind that is really hard to run a business and they are still learning. More...

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20 October 2019

What a hidden gem! Stopped in while shopping in the plaza, where Early Baker is located, and so happy I gave it a try! The food was fabulous; I had the vegan burrito with side salad. Everything is so fresh and tasty and the salad dressing is DELICIOUS! Not a big dessert person but decided to give the macaroons a try. Hello tastebud goodness. Atmosphere was wonderful and service was very friendly. Seems to be quite a few regulars. An added bonus, their patio is pet friendly. I will definitely be back. More...

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18 October 2019

Met 3 friends for lunch Friday early afternoon.   Had the Chicken Parmesan sandwich, that was really good. Also tried a slice of their new Kitkat cake.  Very tasty.Another patron, mentioned that I should try the almond croissant.  So I'll try that one next time I am in. Nice local family owned place! More...

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10 October 2019

This place makes croissants the way I like them. A little crispy outside and scrumptious everywhere else. Totally recommend the vegan breakfast burrito. I know it is vegan, but the tastes are oh so good. If you are vegan try it, if you are not vegan try it!The real reason we are supporters of this place, are the desserts. The german chocolate cake is our favorite, although we have tried just about all the desserts and have never been disappointed.The coffee according to hubby is the best. The cold brew is awesome as well. Hubby also like the special of french toast on brioche. Limited availability, but always his favorite. Service here in the morning is great. Service in the evening is hit or miss. We have walked out several nights due to lack of service. So I highly recommend visits in the mornings. More...

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9 October 2019

Had a taco bar catered for my sons birthday and to say it was amazing would be a huge understatement!  Absolutely phenomenal food and great service from Adam the owner. I recommend EarlyBaker with 100% confidence that you will not be disappointed. More...

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2 October 2019

Found this hidden gem on yelp and we're glad that we did!Great food, Lamb Chops cooked to perfection and an interesting Mixed Grill. Friendly service and priced right too. We'll be back!! More...

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29 September 2019

I got excited when I saw the word croissant on the door. Don't get your hopes up, I told myself. I went in and asked for two croissants. What followed was the best customer service and the best croissants in Phoenix. By a wide margin. The owner asked if I could wait because the ones in the oven were almost done. He gave me a tour of the place and sent me home with th happiness and joy. I'll be back and until then I'll be dreaming about the flaky perfect layers of perfection. More...

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29 September 2019

Excellent 86th birthday for my mother-in-law last night. Almond croissant was the best ever. Adam was so kind and brought out dessert for the birthday girl, plus a song and a kiss. We had a totally enjoyable and delicious time at Early Baker. Definitely will be back. More...

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29 September 2019

Walked into early Baker on a whim and what a great choice! We had the Japanese cheesecake which was so light and fluffy with the right amount of sweetness. Adam the owner also provided us with samples to the napoleon and tres leche cake. It was all delicious. All had the perfect amount of sweetness and texture. Adam was great! Provided great service, was very friendly and funny. The perfect atmosphere to end a dinner date with some friends. I will definitely be back to try more items from their menu. The croissants are known to be amazing! Definitely worth the try. More...

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24 September 2019

I loved the tacos for taco Tuesday and the owner was so sweet he gave us a free piece of cake we will be back with more friends very soon thanks again

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21 September 2019

This little restaurant keeps amazing us. We love it, the breakfast, the lunch, the croissants, the spinach pies, the macaroons, the salads, eclairs, etc. ....I love the owners!!!! THEY ARE GREAT!!!!!! More...

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18 September 2019

We just had the best tacos EVER for dinner at Early Baker!! (They aren't just a breakfast place!) We had ribeye and organic chicken tacos, (they also make egg and potato tacos and on occasion salmon or red snapper too)! They were colorful and flavorful! The owner, Adam, sat with us at our table for a moment and made us feel like family! He brought us a huge piece of the most delicious cake for dessert! We ordered cappuccino's and he offered homemade vanilla, (which was absolutely amazing!) You are also welcome to bring you own beer or a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal! They have a dog friendly patio, too! It was too hot to bring our pups since we went there around 5pm, so because we had intended on bringing them, Adam made them both something special for us to take home for them! Which they loved!Ahwatukee...there are always posts requesting that restaurants come in to our community. If we don't take a chance and support them, we will lose them. They have listened to the community and responded with vegetarian and vegan options, too. Early Baker also has a private room that you can have a business meeting, baby shower, or any kind of private celebration. If you want alcohol, bring it and allow them to cater it for you! Early Baker (Safeway shopping center 40th St/Chandler Blvd.) chose our community 2 years ago. Adam, (the owner) has been so generous and supportive of our community on so many levels! Please give them a little love and give them a try for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! You'll be glad you did! Thank you Adam, for a fantastic dinner, dessert, and something special for our pups!!  -- at EarlyBaker. More...

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16 September 2019

Dining out a lot and cooking very little, I developed a discerning palate over the years. My motto is, why pay for crappy service and mediocre food when I can serve it at home. All jokes aside, the truth with living in Ahwatukee Foothills becomes a startling disappointment when it comes to dining out until we found this gem of a place on 40th and Chandler Rd.The Rack of Lamb was served over pilaf rice and grilled veggies (optional choice of bowtie pasta for the rice). The Lamb was grilled to perfection, moist and delicious and you can smell the fresh rosemary. No sauce or additional seasoning needed. The Salmon was delightful as well. The generous cut was grilled with the skin and not dry or overcooked. The side salad that went with the entree was seasoned with a light dressing, fresh and delicious. Only thing I would like personally would  to have butter lettuce, baby spinach or even arugula versus iceberg lettuce which has no nutritional value. Last but not least, the French Toast which we requested a half order was a delicious treat. The bread, soft and fluffy served with light syrup and just the right amount of powder sugar to kick off a Sunday.  This place also offers smoothies and illy coffee which I am a fan! Bravo for this establishment for creating a great dining experience and we definitely will be back. More...

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15 September 2019

My daughter and I love going here for their Gyros.For my wife's birthday Adam the owner/baker made the most amazing Tiramisu. All the party guests loved it and asked me where I bought it. It was a HUGE hit!!!Thanks Adam for the amazing dessert! More...

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6 September 2019

I ordered the tiramisu and Japanese mango cheesecake for my mom's birthday. They were absolutely delicious. It was all eaten by the end of the night! The owners were also very friendly! They let me try other cakes before ordering. I'll definitely be coming back for more. More...

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4 September 2019

Once again Adam and his team at Early Baker go above and beyond.  Great food, atmosphere, and always a big smile from all.  From the fresh baked deserts and croissants to the morning burritos, lunch salads or giros you can't go wrong.  Support Local and support Early Baker.  Great for catering as well. More...

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1 September 2019

Delicious! Don't let the name fool you! Early Baker has baked goods and a wonderful variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes! Adam and his wife are a wonderful part of the community and the food is GREAT! More...

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31 August 2019

I simply love Early Baker.  The macaroons, pastries, breakfast and the must try lamb chops.  The owner is always present and eager to please and greets you with a warm welcome.  I ordered my son's birthday cake and additional cookies to pick up today.  The cake went beyond my expectations and the cookies were just as stunning.  I highly suggest using the Early Baker for preorders as well as anything in between. More...

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17 August 2019

Just had an amazing breakfast. I got the Early Steak and Eggs platter and it so good. Not crazy size portions, just right. Everything was well seasoned and very tasty. Service was great. You order at counter and they bring it to you. They have bakery items that all looked amazing. I have a food allergy and they were very accommodating. Loved the Turkish coffee! Definitely try this hidden gem. More...

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17 August 2019

We has an early morning appointment that had us in this corner of the valley. Stopped in for breakfast and glad we did.Nice, clean place. The food and service were spot on. Especially grateful that they have Turkish coffee. The Baked Egg Boat was delicious.My wife I appreciated that they handled our special requests (no melon for her, no potatoes for me) with a smile and can do attitude. More...

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16 August 2019

Owner was pleasant, welcoming, generous and hilarious! Offered us the "private room" and provided me and my friends free samples of their homemade croissants which were buttery and delicious. Also the sample of the Turkish coffee was a nice touch...and will keep me up at night . The Nutella Banana crepe, the French toast, and the Quesadilla were yummy!  The lamb was good but I'd probably get a breakfast dish next time . The portion size of the the pesto pasta and turkey pesto panini was large. Pasta was creamy and panini was crunchy  Would definitely come back if I'm in the neighborhood.  Sorry no pics ... scarfed food down before I remembered. More...

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14 August 2019

If I could give 10 stars, I would. The turkey pesto panini was amazing! It was cooked to perfection. The owner is an amazing guy. I really dislike some places where the fountain drinks are watered down, but this place has the best fountain drinks I've had. Beyond refreshing and just the perfect amount of flavor/fizz. I'll definitely be returning ! I recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet, new, and tasty place. More...

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11 August 2019

Came here for the first time today... SO GOOD!Husband had the baked egg boat with over easy eggs and he loved it. I had the rice pilaf bake and I've never had anything like it before, but it was DELICIOUS! Our 3 year old had a peanut butter crepe and devoured it. Food did take a bit to come out, but after our first bite we didn't even mind! Husband also tried a spiced Turkish coffee for the first time and he also really enjoyed it. 10/10 will be back!! Can't wait to try their baked goods next visit when I'm not stuffed! More...

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10 August 2019

The owners treated my Foster Care Mentee and I to a meal for her birthday. To be a child in foster care who will age out of it is hard but knowing that there are people out there who care about her made her birthday so much better. Thank you from the bottom my heart !!!! More...

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24 July 2019

The BEST food ever! I had the hummus plate with pita, chicken and Greek salad... then spiced Turkish coffee and German Chocolate cake to die for! The owner, Adam, was so much fun... a family owned business that caters to it's customers, what a novel idea! AND they have a catering service as well! AMAZING homemade food! Total YUM! An inviting warm environment that's comfortable and cozy with the owner involved in making the customer happy, feels like home More...

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24 July 2019

Was searching Yelp for something to eat and wow were we glad we saw this place.  The food was delicious (breakfast served all day - had the veggie frittata) and the service devine.  The owner, Adam, brought us extras... homemade cheese pita to try.  We gobbled that up.  Our meals were tasty and we had eyed the homemade desserts.  On Adam's suggestion we decided to share the German chocolate cake.  He brought us a HUGE "sharing piece" and fed us each a bite while cracking jokes and entertaining our marriage proposals   But seriously the best host and the most delicious food and Turkish coffee too!  A must stop!  We will definitely be back!! More...

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