Toasted Owl Cafe — Restaurant in Phoenix

6/14/25: Short version - wow, who knew you could pack such greatness into a small restaurant! A wonderful experience was had. Small sized restaurant (max 84 capacity), well laid out (not cramped); a very extensive menu, plus a separate vegan menu; fast & friendly service; delicious breakfast with tasty cocktails; and more parking than I expected from the drive-bys we've done.

Long version - there's a Saturday farmers market a mile north of Toasted Owl but nothing there struck our fancy so we did a Google search for breakfast in the area. So glad to have come across Toasted Owl, not even realizing it was part of The Newton place (an entertainment venue) -- a place we drove by numerous times & were always struck by its uniqueness.

There is a nice sized lot on the east side that was mostly beautifully shaded this particular morning with some gorgeous landscaping. To our surprise, there is a much larger lot on its north side (less shaded). We had no idea there were so many places at The Newton.

We walked in close to 8 am, seeing only a few tables occupied. When you walk in, expect to be surrounded by owls of all shapes, sizes, colors, and even textures. Pictures, ceramics, macrame, wall paintings, and tee shirts. There is some lovely vintage lighting throughout.

We were able to seat ourselves and our server, Jordan, came by quickly with water, then returned a couple minutes later for our drink orders. Jordan was friendly, fast, and attentive. There was another gentleman there at the time, who also came over a few times (I took him for the manager). Both he & Jordan were chatting it up with other tables, and as more patrons came in, I heard them addressed as "welcome, friends". What a nice, warm touch of courtesy!

Beverages: they have cocktails, Coke products, juices, coffees & teas. We ordered the Cinnamon Screech Owl & The Great Horned Punch + an extra $2 each for the take home owl glasses. Jordan laughed along with us when we asked if the owl glasses entitled us to free refills. Anyhoo, the drinks. Wowza! Let me say, they did not skimp on the liquor in those cocktails; it was well worth the money. Both drinks were thoroughly enjoyed & would be bought again in a heartbeat. I was overjoyed to see the paper straws vs plastic, which gave me hopes that their take-home containers would also be compostable (sadly, they were not).

Food: the giant cinnamon roll came out hot, fluffy, and was not overburdened with frosting, it had just the right amount. The prosciutto & brie omelet was delicious & hefty, so much in fact that I couldn't eat it all & saved half of it for later. The cheese was wonderfully melted, the rye bread toast was thick (although it could have been slightly more toasted), and the potatoes that came with were fantastically seasoned. No ketchup needed. My sister's French toast was also thick & she devoured it.

All in all, The Toasted Owl is a wonderfully fun place and we will definitely go back, trying different menu items. It's a great gem, "hidden" in the trees on...

It’s mid morning, many places are not serving breakfast anymore, and choices are dwindling down as the clock ticks closer to 11am. I stumbled across a news article about a Flagstaff-based restaurant opening a 2nd location here in the valley, and the comments were satisfying to read. The restaurant? The Toasted Owl Cafe.

I mosey on over to lovely uptown Phoenix to check this place out. You walk in, and you’re greeted by a lovely staff member who gives you the option to either dine in, take out, or simply order a cup of coffee. I was given the option to chose my own table, which I love because I was able to sit near this cute owl figurine hanging on the wall— as the place is filled with antique items for purchase.

My waiter was super nice, and gave me time to read the menu. They had so many items to choose from, so I was able to narrow it down to the Barn Owl Biscuits & Gravy with eggs and a single pancake. In the mean time, I couldn’t help but admire the place. So cozy, yet, so chic. I love!

The service was very fast. Possibly waited 10-15 minutes for my food. At first glance, I knew that my meal was going to hit the spot, and man it sure did! The biscuit was still toasty with all that gravy on top, the bacon was crispy, and the eggs were cooked just the way I like them. The pancake was the size of a dinner plate, and so fluffy! It felt like I was eating Sunday breakfast at grandmas house. Naturally, I left my plate clean, and left with a satisfied stomach. Not to mention that this was all reasonably priced at just under $30– coffee included.

I will definitely be coming back to the Toasted Owl Cafe and possibly bring friends and family along. This is definitely one place that...

We've been to the Flagstaff location and were really excited that they opened a location in Phoenix! I'm not joking, I was so impressed with the vegetarian tamales at the Flagstaff location that I started researching the location that makes them, to see if I can buy my own! I never did buy the tamales, but I did a happy dance when I found out I could get them at Phoenix Toasted Owl now.

We brought my in-laws with us because they also love a great vegetarian meal. While they were waiting for us to arrive, they had a nice chat with the owner and had nothing but great things to say about him. They said he went the extra mile to make sure they had a great seat and would enjoy their time at the restaurant. They were incredibly impressed with him and they think his restaurant will do really well with him running it.

We all got the tamales and they were delicious. I have to be honest and say that until Toasted Owl, I've never had an enjoyable vegetarian tamale. It comes with eggs and a side of black beans. I love the side of beans; I thought I was the only one who enjoys beans for breakfast. I will have to try some other menu items next time I visit.

We went to the bookstore after, and when we came out, there was a big line to enter the Toasted Owl. I'm glad we went when we did. For us, 9:00am on Saturday was a...