Arcadia Farms Cafe, Scottsdale AZ

NOT a Farm. NOT Organic.
Sweet ambiance.
Nice, not amazing food.
But totally FALSE ADVERTISING. Terribly disappointing when you are expecting healthy organic fare from a farm. There is NO "farm". Except in the name. And the food is NOT organic as it's promoted to be.
Mediocre at best, with VERY high prices for very little.
Also the croissants were a strange, not flaky true French texture. The coffee was seriously TERRIBLE and the "frittata" is absolutely NOT a frittata! It's merely thin layers of sliced potatoes, like potatoes au gratin but dry. (And only a small 2" wedge with a few packaged greens beside it for $17!)
WHY is this place popular? !

Great little brunch spot. The crepes were so good. Outdoor patio is very cozy. Service was good. You won't be disappointed.

This is a place you must experience. Incredible atmosphere great food very friendly and informative wait staff.

Despite having a reservation for 2 (my mother and me), the hostesses sat another couple (who did not have a reservation) at our table and we had to wait about 15 minutes. We told them that this was not fair or appropriate. They did not apologize - they simply said it was very busy and that "everyone came at the same time". We pointed out to them there were many other open tables but they said they wanted to preserve those tables (4-6 seats) for larger parties and sat us at a tiny table. Midway through our meal they sat an older white couple at the 4 seated table. My mother told the hostesses she felt we were treated worse because we are not white. I was planning on asking this business to cater for my bachelorette party but will not longer be doing so because of the service my mother and I received.

Arcadia Farms is one of my favorite brunch spots in Scottsdale. The interior of the space is absolutely gorgeous and the outside patio is even better with so many trees and plants. For brunch you are served a basket of French pastries which are just incredible. We try to save them to snack on throughout the meal but they never make it that far because we always immediately devour them. For brunch I love the salmon bagel. The bagel is always perfectly baked and they load it with plenty of salmon.
Edited: added a few photos from brunch at their new location! Everything was as amazing as it looks, and I love the new spot.

I have been a long-time patron of Arcadia Farms Cafe, and have previously adored the weekend brunch and accompanying pastry basket. Everything on the menu is usually fabulous.
However, the main point of this review is for the Holiday Tea. I must say, my entire family was sorely disappointed. For the price point (at almost $100/person), we expected a lot more.

First of all, the tea was served in pre-packaged sachets (which had plastic bags, which are known to be full of harmful micro-plastics), rather than each person having an individual pot of loose leaf tea that is refreshed throughout. There were also extremely limited options. We were not offered additional tea bags and only received additional hot water. This is extremely atypical of an afternoon tea.

Secondly, while the pastries were delicious, there were far too many to enjoy, while there were hardly any savory options. They did not disclose the menu beforehand, and because many members of my party are vegetarian, they were not able to enjoy one of the savory options. It would have been courteous to ask beforehand and provide an alternative for those with dietary restrictions.

Lastly, the service felt hurried, as we received our savory plates within five minutes of sitting down. An afternoon tea should be leisurely and the service should reflect the price point. The tables were crammed together with barely any space, so servers (to no fault of their own) had to reach over us in awkward ways, ask us to move our chairs, etc.

Ultimately, this was not worth the money and was overall not a very good experience. I hope they continue to offer regular dine-in service as this is where they thrive.

Patrons Beware!
We reserved a table for our small party 3 weeks prior to our special event. However, we were not informed at that time that the restaurant may be closing due to renovations and that our reservation could be cancelled. Moreover, we never received a follow-up call from the staff notifying us that our reservation was in fact canceled. Fortunately, I contacted Arcadia Farms a week prior to our event to confirm our reservation and was told it had been cancelled. Of course, Arcadia Farms lack of quality customer service and failure to provide advance notification of a cancelled reservation is highly inappropriate, unprofessional, and unacceptable. Patrons may want to reconsider scheduling a special event at Arcadia Farms since they're at increased risk of a sudden and unexpected cancellation with no notification. SHAME ON ARCADIA FARMS FOR THEIR INCREDIBLY SUBSTANDARD CUSTOMER SERVICE, POOR MANAGEMENT, AND UNSATISFACTORY COMMUNICATION SPECIFIC TO RESERVATIONS!

Love this restaurant but yesterday our server was not very good. Took 30 min to get our bill and then it was wrong and when she came back, she brought someone else’s bill. After another 25 minutes, we got the correct bill.

Sorry I forgot to take a picture of the food but it was amazing. The chicken Panini, fresh salad, and desserts were delicious. Fresh bread and butter so tasty too! The restaurants atmosphere was quaint, intimate and aesthetically pleasing. Make reservation, as they do get crowded since it’s a local favorite. Breakfast lunch and dinner is available and they are open seven days a week. There is seating inside or out and handicap friendly. Follow me for more places to go and see.

Carrot cake was moist, not too overly sweet, and the perfect size. Strawberry scone had a perfect texture. It could have use a bit more strawberries inside, unless it was unevenly mixed during the baking process. Lemon cookie was soft with a delicious tangy glaze. The sandwich? Was fresh and simple, which I enjoyed. It was big, so I ended up eating only half. I would have enjoyed the side potato salad if it was cooked for a little bit longer. The potatoes tasted a bit raw and too hard, but overall I enjoyed everything else.

This was our first time trying Arcadia Farms. We went for brunch on a Saturday. It was busy, but they sat us out back right away. They have misters and covered tables, so it's warm in the heat of Scottsdale but bearable. The service was fast and the food was very good. The quiche was excellent, among the best I've ever had. The portions were appropriate. The potatoes that came with the quiche were well seasoned and cooked correctly. The seared salmon nicoise salad had a large piece of salmon on greens with a tasty dressing on the sweet side. The restaurant provides some sweet small pastry to snack on while you wait for your meal and the servers are very attentive to the details of your order. Great experience and a number of interesting menu options that will bring us back again soon.

Been here 3 times and I swear the service gets slower every time I go. Menu isn’t that great either. The cafe is cool but don’t go to the restaurant

I was the photographer for a wedding here a while back. What struck me the most was the classy contemporary eclectic décor. It's basically looks like someone's home that was transformed to a restaurant/event space. I love it here, I didn't have a chance to sample any food, but all of the other photos sure do make it look good. The wedding reception space was neatly organized in a long bright room. I would definitely look into this spot for your intimate gathering! On the down-side though, parking was a real pain!

This little French inspired cafe is the perfect go to for a friends get-together. The inside is quaint and intimate. Their menu has a great mix of savory and sweet. The dishes were well portioned. I have been here a few different times with different friends and it’s been positive every single time. The service is great and they tend to your every need. The baked goods they put on your table as an “appetizer” are to die for!

Overall, this is a place I would recommend to anyone looking for a quieter and intimate meal with a date/family/friends and delicious food!

Went with a bachelorette party and everything was so yum! Breakfast was amazing and their market had great coffee, pastries, and gifts. So so glad we ate here!

Wonderful little place for breakfast or lunch. Cute indoor decor as well as beautiful patio dining. Lunch crepes scrumptious.

I finally understand why this place is always packed! The ambiance is lovely and the food is amazing. Excellent coffee and pastries. The champagne options are all delicious. The crepes are VERY rich and dense so be prepared for a dessert, but all other meals I’ve gotten here were delicious and balanced. We will be back!

Loved this place. I love to dine by myself and the host went the extra mile to accommodate me! Very artsy and elite vibe indoor, chill and relaxed outdoor.

One star less is for the not so great vegan options and their cafe has no lattes or cappuccinos.