Located in Maricopa County, Chandler, Arizona, is approximately 20 miles southeast of Phoenix. The suburban area had a population of more than 255,000 residents as of July 2009, according to city-data.com, and due to its size, is home to numerous businesses and restaurants, including some that specialize in breakfast. Typically opening in the early morning, these casual establishments feature classic dishes like bacon and eggs, as well as more innovative fare.
Dessie's Cafe
Established in 2009, Dessie's Cafe is in the Albertson's Center shopping plaza. Among the breakfast specialties is the German pancake, a family recipe served topped with lemon, butter and powdered sugar. Another is the breakfast burrito, a tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, onions, green peppers, cheese and a choice of sausage, bacon or ham. Dessie's Cafe is open during mornings and early afternoons Tuesdays through Sundays. The restaurant is closed Mondays. The restaurant also serves lunch. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Dessie's Cafe
West Ray Road and McClintock Drive
Chandler, AZ 85226
480-777-7300
dessiescafe.com
Brunchie's
Located just two blocks from Chandler Park in downtown Chandler, Brunchie's specializes in Mexican and American cuisines. The restaurant is a past recipient of the "Best All-American Restaurant" award in the Best of Southern Chandler contest held by the Southern Chandler News newspaper. The breakfast menu contains numerous Mexican dishes like chorizo and eggs, huevos rancheros and the machacha skillet, which contains shredded beef, green chiles, green onions, potatoes, cheese and two eggs cooked to order. Also featured are combination American-style breakfasts like The Southerner, a house-made biscuit topped with two eggs, sausage gravy and either bacon or sausage patties. Brunchie's is open daily from early morning to early afternoon. Lunch is also served. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is the norm when eating at Brunchie's.
Brunchie's
17 East Boston St.
Chandler, AZ 85225
480-899-5036
serranosaz.com/asp/brunchies/menu.asp
Wonderful Wanda's
Wonderful Wanda's is located to the west of downtown Chandler. The breakfast menu features a variety of breakfast burritos such as The Blue Ribbon, which contains bacon, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs and cheese. A featured breakfast entree is The Redneck Benedict, a sliced biscuit topped with sausage patties, eggs over medium and sausage gravy. The restaurant also serves a variety of other dishes like blueberry or peach pancakes, French toast and breakfast sandwiches. Wonderful Wanda's is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is recommended. Outdoor dining on the patio outside the restaurant is available, weather permitting.
Wonderful Wanda's
6401 W. Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
480-763-8100
wonderfulwandas.com
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