Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge

A little disappointed given the positive reviews. I ordered the Chorizo Benedict. It was clear that the eggs were cooked in some sort of mold as they were literally flat on the bottom and were really rubbery. They were not cooked in water where they would have a much softer texture. When cutting into the egg, the yolk was closer to being that of a hard boiled egg. Although they still hard their orange hue, they were definitely overdone. The hollandaise sauce was… ok. Flavor was mediocre and it had started to congeal (might have been sitting for a bit before getting to my table?). The Chorizo on the other hand was full of flavor — had a kick to it so make sure you’re ok with a little spice before getting it. The pico-​de-​gailo was sparse — not much on my plate so can’t really comment on that — which was disappointing. Last item on the plate was the home fries. They were ok as well. Would have liked them to have been cooked some more to gain a better crust on the outside. Not really seasoned and there weren’t any onions. Can’t say for certain but I’m not sure these were made fresh when I ordered (vs. having a batch sitting around that they microwaved for the plate — there certainly wasn’t any gloss to them like you would normally see when you take fresh food right off the griddle or out of the pan where they had been just cooked in some butter/​oil). Coffee was good.
Wife got The All American. Like my breakfast, her egg was overcooked and flat on the bottom so again, it looked like it was cooked in some sort of prefabricated mold vs. on the grill. She didn’t care much for the gravy or the biscuit. I tasted both and to me they were ok. Not full of flavor but at least you didn’t taste flour like at other places.
Our server was friendly, attentive — I never had an empty coffee cup. The place seemed clean and in good order. Wait on a Sunday around 10 a.m. was about 15 minutes.
With there being other items of interest on the menu, we would probably go back (but only with some sort of coupon) to give them a try. Hopefully they will have a better handle on cooking eggs…

Disappointed. For $ 50, — we could have had breakfast at the Marriott or Hilton. Interesting that only 9 reviews show up under «recommended» (of course 4 or 5 star reviews) and the other 85 reviews with 1 or 2 stars are hidden under «not recommended… Quality of the food was poor, we were not even asked how we wanted our eggs which came without even a slice of tomato or any kind of vegetable. $ 6, — juice came definitely from a can or a box, we both tasted the corn syrup. We definitely will go somewhere else next time.

Love the staff… consistently good food. Not crowded 1^st thing in the morning and dogs are welcome outside!

Food was AMAZING, service was okay. The manager knew that the waitress was not at all helpful so he finished out our order. recommend trying but do not expect the fastest service. Great drinks!

Awesome benedict! Awesome service! Great place for breakfast! Gets a little crowded on weekends but they are super fast!

I was invited here and now I can’t stop returning. I’ve even taken my kids several times, the food is just that good! The ambience is awesome, very warm and friendly. You won’t be disappointed!

Went here for Mother’s Day with my mom and 3 kids. It was good, but nothing great. I prefer IHOP or Village inn over this place. None of us liked the orange juice and 4 of us ordered it. I did have my child’s replaced, but the rest of us just drank our Coffee instead. If I would have known it was $ 5 for a glass of orange juice I would have had all of ours returned and refunded.

The best breakfast, ever? No, but worthy of a solid four-​star review for the following reasons; excellent, friendly & fast service on a busy Sunday morning for a party of eight, which included two three year-​olds (thanks Krista), relaxing inside or comfortable patio seating (outside for us on this unseasonably cool late May morning), fair prices, breakfast/​brunch cocktail menu (not typical outside New Orleans), unique breakfast/​brunch menu options with a southwest flare (Sonoran crepes for me) and gluten-​free offerings, just in case. Oh, the Unilocal 20% discount with «check-​in», doesn’t hurt either!
Had the biscuits and gravy (just so-​so) been as good as the crepes, breakfast chimi, gluten-​free waffle or eggs Benedict, I would have been obligated to award the coveted full five-​stars.
Bottom-​line, SBL is a great breakfast/​brunch option in the far East Valley!

We drove a little ways from Tempe to check out this breakfast place because we had a coupon and saw all the great reviews.
I am glad we came because it was well worth the drive! We were sat immediately and greeted promptly by our server. The kitchen got our food out very quickly and everything was delicious! I had the butcher’s omelet and she had the plane Jane with avocado. Our server was friendly and quick to get us anything we asked for.
Overall really good (and filling) food and good service
I would definitely recommend this place to friends and will be back in the future.

Third time is a charm? In this case, yes! I’ve eaten breakfast here twice before and both times left feeling like I spent a lot of money for nothing special. The first time I had one of the Benedicts and it was a soggy, coagulated mess of bland flavors. I’m not a fan of the bread they use at all, either. The second time, I don’t even remember what I had but both myself and my son left disappointed.
Sunnyside is SO very close to my house that I decided just ONE more time I’d check it out. I’m hungry, lazy, and need fat girl comfort food, okay? Don’t judge. I ordered the Savory crepes without jalapenos or the nopales. Still a bit spicy, but not over the top. So flavorful and rich. The crepes give it a very slight sweetness and the chorizo blends perfectly with the hollandaise. For $ 11.50+ a tip, I had an incredible breakfast and am stuffed. I’m going to leave it at a 3 star A Ok instead of the 1 star I had intended, just because of this dish. I’ definitely go back and have it again. Now please excuse me while I do a #fatgirlhappydance.

I have gone to Sunnyside since it opened, off and on, service use to be hit or miss and the menu ok but they have really stepped up their game. today it was excellent! The menu has greatly improved and specials! We were promptly seated upon arrival and served with a smile. The drinks were outstanding, spicy bloody mary, and the food was great! The patio is dog friendly which is another perk! I would highly recommend and keep up the good work Sunnyside! :)

This place is awesome! The food is delicious and the service great. You won’t be disappointed with anything you eat. I personally love the Corned beef hash… yummmmmy.

I’m absolutely perplexed by this restaurant. Why is it always crowded? I’ve now visited twice for brunch and both times left disappointed. My family and I ordered the chilaquiles, chile verde omelette, kids pancakes, and kids french toast. First, the chilaquiles were bland, the only flavor coming from some chorizo I added (and paid extra for). No avocado, no fresh cilantro, no salsa. Chilaquiles should be spicy, bright, crunchy, and savory in my opinion. The chile verde omelette was similarly boring and the accompanying breakfast potatoes were inconsistently cooked. Both the kids pancakes and french toast were burnt and cold. We also asked for extra crispy bacon and it arrived extra wiggly instead. My husband and I left thinking, «Why do the good people of NE Mesa tolerate this subpar food?» Answer: there are no local alternatives. So sad.

We went here for brunch. Everything was amazing. I had the Sonoran crepes and a bloody mary. I asked them to make it spicy. This is the best bloody Mary I have had. The crepes were soo good I finished every last bite. Reasonable prices also. Our total bill was around $ 30 not including tip. That included 1 entrée, alcohol beverage and 2 kids meals. I will be going back in the near future.

Omelettes are perfectly prepared and everyone at our table for 10 enjoyed their meal. Bloody Mary’s were incredible.

Lovely place. The food was fresh. My husband and I both had benedicts and they were well done. I had the PCH benedict and it had just enough salmon and capers. The potatoes were very delicious and crispy. We also ordered the French toast and it was very soft and filled us up to the brim. The service was excellent. I would definitely return.

Phenomenal food! Got chicken fried steak, and it was fantastic… secure was fast and friendly, and would recommend to anyone.

This is a great independent breakfast/​lunch spot in East Mesa. I was in the area with some friends and we decided to try it. It is very popular as we waited for a while and there were still people lined up when we left at 1:00PM. (They are open from 7AM-​2PM daily)
To drink I had the Georgia peach iced tea. Light peach flavor black tea, unsweetened. It was nice and refreshing. To eat I had the PCH Benedict. Basically a salmon Benedict with capers, dill, poached eggs and hollandaise. I would order it again, absolutely delicious!
From looking around at what other people were ordering, I want to go back soon! Everything looked amazing! So many things I want to try!
They also have nice drink menu with mimosas, bloody Mary’s, etc.
If you are out in the East valley and looking for a great breakfast spot, be sure to try Sunnyside!
Enjoy!

Excellent food and great service! We love taking our dog and sitting on the patio.
We have never gotten anything we didn’t love. The Benedicts are amazing.
There can be a wait, so try to beat the rush or go a bit after the normal breakfast rush if possible.

Great food and service. The bloody Mary’s were ok. Not $ 7 bucks worthy! The kids meal was perfect portion and prepared with the same effort as the adult meals.
We both enjoyed the sornoran crepes which were absolutely wonderful. Rich. Flavorful. Different.
I used the Unilocal Deal! $ 12 for $ 20!