This Enchanting Garden Restaurant In Arizona Will Transport You To Another World
By Melissa Mahoney|Published March 06, 2024
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
There are countless hidden gems and enchanting places to be found in every corner of the Grand Canyon State. Between natural wonders, canyons (yes, this includes the Grand Canyon), lakes, waterfalls, and hiking trails, adventure abounds around Arizona. And then there are the enchanting hidden gem restaurants like the one I’m going to share with you today. Located in Yuma, The Garden Cafe is a garden restaurant in Arizona that everyone should visit at least once.
The Garden Cafe is a gem of a restaurant in Arizona. It's also historic as it was first opened in 1887 by E.F. Sanguinetti. It has remained in the same family for four generations now.
This open-air restaurant is enchanting, to say the least, With its brick path, you'll be led from the street through a gate and garden until you arrive in the outdoor dining area. It's as pretty as a picture here!
Aside from the ambiance, the food here is delicious and served in generous portions. For breakfast, options include Swedish oatmeal pancakes, turkey scramble, and tri-tip steak and eggs. On Sundays, brunch is available between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
For lunch, you can't go wrong with one of The Garden Cafe's homemade soups. Try the tortilla soup topped with sour cream, avocado, Jack cheese, chips, and scallions. Served with a homemade tortilla and a side of black or pinto beans, its comfort food at its finest.
Other lunch options include a variety of sandwiches, burritos, homemade quiches, and salads. There's also a kids menu available if you decide to bring the whole family.
The Garden Cafe is located at 250 S Madison Ave. in Yuma, AZ. It's open seasonally from October through May for breakfast and lunch, and it's closed on Mondays.
Have you visited The Garden Cafe in Yuma yet? Do you know of another garden restaurant in Arizona? Let us know. For more information, including a menu and when the restaurant is open during the year, visit The Garden Cafe’s website. You can also follow the Facebook page of The Garden Cafe for updates.