Tryst Cafe

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Address:
21050 N. Tatum Blvd.
#108
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Neighborhood:
Phoenix

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Cuisine:
Fusion / Eclectic

Price: $30 and under

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Tryst Cafe Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.trystcafe.com
Phone: (480) 585-7978
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Daily: 7:00am- 2:30pm
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary American, Global, International
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Catering: Our eclectic fresh menu is also available for catering and feature breakfast, lunch and dinner. Boxed lunches or buffet platters are commonplace for corporate meetings. Continental or hot buffet breakfasts can be prepared for a variety of settings. Hot and cold appetizers are perfect for any social setting, open houses, parties and more. More elaborate lunch or dinner entrees are available for more formal or special occasions and events.
Entertainment: The first Monday of the Month features a rotation of performers typically acousitc guitarists playing a variety of genres.

Getting there

Cross Street: Route 101
Public Transit: About 100 yards away.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Plaza Parking. Handicapped parking available.

A word from Tryst Cafe

According to the dictionary, a “tryst” can be a little bit sinful. So how do you turn a tryst in something healthy? Tryst Café in north Phoenix has a few ideas. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, the menu combines sinful flavors with natural, organic, antibiotic/hormone free proteins and even… gluten-free food and drink. The eclectic fresh cuisine is served up in an energetic, contemporary urban environment. Tryst has received numerous accolades including Best New Restaurant, Best Breakfast, and "Best" recognitions for a variety of menu items including the fresh squeezed orange juice, sweet potato tots, beer battered green beans, Hawaiian breakfast, Monte Cristo, Gluten Free French toast and more. The full bar features organic liquor, beer, and wine. A rotation of local wines are available. Keep an eye out for scheduled wine tastings and try the organic tequila flight while you’re enjoying your meal. Live entertainment is available on the first Monday of the month. Free WIFI!Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch

Tryst Cafe - Best Restaurants in Phoenix

Diner Reviews

"Always like this place for breakfast. This was our first time for dinner, it was excellent!"
Dined on 7/15/2014
"We had been to Tryst before for breakfast after a 5k and loved it, so my wife and I decided to go for a date night dinner. We got the Southwest Chicken Salad, which was good, and the fideo, which was OK. Overall, we felt like the dinner menu was overpriced for what you got. We'd still recommend Tryst for breakfast or brunch, but probably not for dinner."
Dined on 7/12/2014
"We enjoy the Tryst Café before attending evening events @ the MIM."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"We had happily been to Tryst many times for breakfast and lunch and decided to try dinner before a concert at MIM. We told the hostess we had the concert and asked to be promptly served. However, once seated, we were ignored for 15 minutes (no water, drinks, etc.). Once we were noticed and placed our order, the results were decidedly mixed. Ribs came out before the kale wraps; no wet towel provided for the ribs and no salad ever served (though ordered) and the side vegetables were not good--had an odd taste and were unimaginative. The kale wraps were tasty enough but should have been accompanied by fruit (as stated on the menu) instead of side salads (resulting in greens overload). All in all, a disappointing experience to say the least."
Dined on 7/3/2014
"We dined at Tryst Cafe as it's a good middle spot for friends from the east valley and west valley to meet for a meal. Whenever someone mentions Desert Ridge, I mention the Tryst Cafe. Organic food, great selection of gluten-free options, nice wine list. It's a little tough to spot from the road, but once you find it, you'll keep on coming back. And Kayla was a fantastic service person! She kept her cool no matter what we asked her. Kudos to Kayla and Tryst!"
Dined on 6/27/2014
"we where here for dinner once and had to return for breakfast. (we heard it was great ) everything was terrific ! service was spot on.could be our new go to place"
Dined on 6/21/2014
"Loved the gluten free options and the advice of the waitress. Very friendly and extra helpful!"
Dined on 6/15/2014
"They have a pretty good selection for brunch and have several new additions to the menu for breakfast and lunch which feature Kale."
Dined on 6/1/2014
"There were many things wrong with our order and our server was not very attentive. Service was quite poor. "
Dined on 5/18/2014
"Tryst is a great place to eat, especially for those with gluten issues. They have a wide variety of dishes and some very tasty wines. We celebrated a birthday with friends. They have a great patio dining area to add to the main restaurant. One tip, if you make special requests in your reservation, call and verify that the restaurant received them. "
Dined on 5/17/2014
"We recently came here because of my health concerns eating out. Found it to be right on target with my desires! I didn't see any musicians, maybe we were too early. I was shocked it wasn't full but then we dine early about 6 to7 ish. The only thing that bothered me is all the overflow energy from the next door neighbor pizza place. The ambiance is not pretty, the chairs uncomfortable, tables wobble. Maybe some hanging baskets or something. Pretty dingy but it was clean. Maybe they need a sparkling location to go with the great menu! My husband was impressed and he hates it when we go somewhere healthy. Now we can both be happy! "
Dined on 5/16/2014
"Great little find, good food & service ! Next time we're going for breakfast , heard it's the best "
Dined on 5/5/2014
"Tryst is a neighborhood gem. We have been coming here for years. We really enjoy the breakfast selections, especially the Hawaiin Breakfast and the Huevos Rancheros. The anaheim chili sauce is amazing. "
Dined on 5/4/2014
"Good, sustainable ingredients, combined in a tasty and appealing way. Organic when possible...bison burgers and kale salad, rock!"
Dined on 5/3/2014
"This restaurant is situated in a strip mall and is not that attractive looking...however the food was fresh and flavorful. The spring rolls were delicious and the freshness and crunch of the veggies was delightful! So nice to have a a hot night in the desert! I had the wild salmon. It was good but it was overcooked. My husband had the pork taco which was very good but needed alittle spice...however once he tasted the ranch dressing that it came with he was pleasantly surprised how good it was...not your typical ranch dressing. The restaurant does need to update the chairs....they had rips in them which made them uncomfortable...especially on bare legs. Yes...I would definitely go back! "
Dined on 5/1/2014
"Great food. Lots of options that come standard Gluten-free/low-carb etc. All the "specialties" that other places normally tack on $3-$5 just to "make it like that" Tryst does it for free!"
Dined on 4/27/2014
"Tryst Cafe uses sustainable ingredients, and organic and local when ever they can. This is the reason I went there in the first place. The food is always good, and the ambiance is great, considering it is a cafe. I like the fact that they take reservations, so the wait isn't long. Parking is a challenge, but it's worth the effort. I go back frequently and took my daughter and son-in-law there for Easter Brunch. "
Dined on 4/20/2014
"My Mother and I ate there on Sunday, April 6th prior to a shopping excursion. It was great that we could make reservation and get quick and friendly service. Our waitress was Liza was very sweet and attentive. I drink my coffee black and hate most restaurant coffee, even Starbucks but I must say their coffee was very good and what was nice the cup was always kept full. We both had pancakes which we enjoyed. I got the multigrain with blueberries and candied walnuts. They were delicious and huge. My mom just got the plain buttermilk and she said they were very good. We will definitely return."
Dined on 4/6/2014
"Four of us went to Tryst Cafe before a concert at MIM (it is very close!) and we had a pleasant experience. We caught the last 30 minutes of Happy Hour and several appies and drinks were reduced in price. Service was friendly and quick, as Tryst was not very busy. We had breaded green beans and chicken skewers as appies and they were fresh, hot and delicious. Then we had entrees and they were also very good. This is a small 'storefront' style place, so don't expect a luxurious fine dining experience. When we first entered, it was nearly empty and didn't seem very appealing, but the service and food won us over - we would go again for a quick pre-concert meal!"
Dined on 3/29/2014
"Fresh wholesome meals prepared and served with care. Try it."
Dined on 3/28/2014
"It is a wonderful place hiding in the Desert Ridge mall area. Great people and great ambience."
Dined on 3/19/2014
"We loved our brunch experience at Tryst! The ability to make reservations (we're a family with a baby) was super convenient. The food was delicious and fresh. The server was pleasant and attentive. We can't wait to come back :)"
Dined on 3/16/2014
"Service was slow. We were all finished eating when the last person at our table fnally got their food."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"The beer battered green beans were worth the trip to Tryst Cafe. Delicious. The BBQ bacon was also very good and we topped off our meals with the turtle cheesecake. A very enjoyable dining experience. Wait staff was very attentive and helpful in making our selections. Looking forward to going back and trying some other menu items."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"We have enjoyed Tryst for as long as it has been in business. We love the food, and the servers are very attentive."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"This was a first visit for a group of five friends who appreciate well made food, particularly if it is also healthy. Service was friendly and prompt and the wait staff was patient while we took some time with our decisions. The food was great, beautifully plated. Portions are quite large. We have already made a date for a return luncheon here in a few months."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"I was looking for a spot where I could get some quality food and found it here. Great little spot with great service and awesome food. I would definitely go back!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Organic foods....good eating. Worth the drive and effort."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Service & food were very good; noise level was 'moderate' but, after all, it was Valentine's Night!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Great location near MIM to catch a bite pre-concert. I choose the Salmon Florentine with Sweet Potato Hash after reading other recommendations online and my husband ordered the Steak Salad. I was not disappointed, ate every last bite and would definitely order again. My husband commented that the salad was good, but not great (due to the cinnamon sweet pecans that didn't pair well with the steak). The overall vibe and atmosphere were very pleasing. The only major disappointment was lack of service and mostly being ignored considering the restaurant was only about half full. An uncomfortably long time passed after we were seated (and we were thirsty!). We had the same issue during dinner and when trying to get our bill, felt abandoned."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Excellent fresh dishes. We are here many times last year on our visit to AZ and made it a point to come back this year."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"The food was fresh and had many healthy options! Loved it. One of my new favorite places"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Enjoyed our meals and our waitress was wonderful. Definitely go back"
Dined on 1/19/2014
"I like that the food is organic, antibiotic/hormone free, natural. Everything there is tasty and they have many Gluten-free options!"
Dined on 1/13/2014
"Tryst is close to home and has great, different breakfast entrees. The servers change alot, but those that have been there for a while are very good and remember us each time we visit. That is a nice feeling"
Dined on 12/22/2013
"Tryst is different. Looking at the menu, you'll notice the difference -- fresh, healthy, organic-natural food. Nothing to be afraid of eating here -- it's all good for you. And, the flavors are wonderful whether you choose a breakfast/brunch menu item or something for lunch or dinner. The service is outstanding -- very attentive, friendly and accommodating. Definitely a restaurant gem you'll want to add to your "best of dining" list."
Dined on 12/8/2013
"My colleague recommended Tryst as having fantastic grilled fish tacos, so for our anniversary, my boyfriend and I decided to try it out. The restaurant is small in size and although there were about 4-5 other groups dining at the same time, it was not "busy" at all. Despite this, it took almost 20 minutes to get 2 drinks and well over an hour until our food was served (club sandwich and 2 fish tacos). Our waitress was great - very friendly and apologetic for the many delays, but waiting an hour and 15 minutes is excessive, especially when other parties ordered well after us, but still had their food came out at least 30 minutes before ours. Overall, great food, but I would hate to eat there during a "busy" time!"
Dined on 11/16/2013
"Love that half of the menu at the Tryst Cafe can be made gluten free. They also use organic produce, and the food is absolutely delicious. Definitely a place I will be returning to again and again."
Dined on 11/10/2013
"I was so happy to discover a restaurant close to home that uses organic, all-natural ingredients and also has many gluten-free options. The menu has so many delicious items to choose from, pretty much anything anyone could want. The service is excellent. They really aim to please. We tried it for the first time Friday night and went back Sunday night too. They serve food all day so we are looking forward to trying breakfast there soon as well. I would highly recommend this place."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"Love the selection of organic and gluten free items. I took my parents here for lunch and we all loved our food. My salad was delicious, and my dad, who doesn't care about organic gluten free options, thoroughly enjoyed his sandwich. The service was excellent...can't wait to come back!"
Dined on 11/1/2013

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