Dragonfly Cafe

Dragonfly is a great neighborhood restaurant in Scottsdale Ranch. The food is unique and the atmosphere is fun and slightly funky. There is a nice selection of outdoor seating and on the night we were there, a live musician was entertaining the diners.
The food is exceptional, uses many local ingredients, is atypical and yet still satisfying. As I am about to move out of the neighborhood, I am sad to no longer be in walking-​distance of this great spot.

UPDATE — now closed.
Hmmm…
I really want to love this place but I just don’t.
This is my 2^nd attempt at eating here. The first one I just got ignored or forgotten and eventually just stood up and walked away without ever getting to order.
This one I actually got served but I was still attended to after another group who walked in about 5 min after me.
I just don’t love the service.
You check in and seat yourself but there’s usually only 1 or 2 gals working the inside and outside so its easy for tables to get overlooked or out of order. (Plus no hostess to keep the order)
I ordered the egg white frittata with roasted vegetables imagining broccoli and spinach and other such veggies but it was eggplant, strong portabello mushrooms and various squashes.
If those are your favorites then you might love this, but I cannot stand those musky veggies so early in the morning so I ended up scraping most of them off and just eating the eggs.
I ordered a side of cottage cheese, which is special. It tastes a little bit like Indian raita (that yogurty relish with cucumbers and such) and has tiny bits of cucumber and green pepper to give a fresh crisp to it. I really loved this.
The scratch biscuits have a wonderful texture but are just way too salty. Reminiscent of the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster.
The butter and jam that I requested were amazing. I could have just eaten that jam on anything and been happy.
I just heard from the waitress that today is their last day. Hmmm… it’s too bad. I think if they could get the service end together that this place could be even greater.
Good luck Dragonfly!

We went to Dragonfly Café last weekend for breakfast at around 9a. We were nervous walking in as we were the only people in the entire restaurant, but slowly more hungry patrons arrived. I ordered eggs benedict & Ryan ordered the biscuits and gravy. The eggs benedict was okay — it had a funky taste I can’t put my finger on. Ryan’s plate was good & had a kick to it.
Service was nice & the prices were comparable to most breakfast spots.

So Good!
The restaurant does not look like much when you first walk in but the food definitely makes up for it! We had the hard apple cider pot roast and the seared scallop picatta. Both got rave reviews although we could have skipped dinner altogether and filled up on the bread and oil served before the meal.
The waitstaff was friendly and attentive but not overbearing. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and unlike grumpy Mike S below, I love the fact that they allow pets on ½ pf the patio.

Only complaint is they allow dogs. I prefer to eat without the presence of someone’s dog barking or sniffing around.
Now back to our regular program…
This is a great little spot. Cool décor, nice wait staff and really good food. You HAVE to get the Zeppoles (little fried cakes). They are so good.
I’ve tried a few dishes and have always been satisfied. The portions are generous, flavorful and presented nicely.

Dragonfly is a great example of how Unilocal can help hyou find the perfect place to dine. I don’t live in Scottsdale but was looking for a great breakfast place. The Bananas Foster French toast was amazing. For the man in your life, anything that comes with Chorizo gravy is just perfect. Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas and I will definitly be back. Small restaurant so plan ahead as there could be a wait. Nice patio too!

This tiny place is sort of shabby chic and looks like a place that belongs in an art district.
They have a weekend lunch menu that offers not only breakfast but also lunch choices.
I decided to try the HOUSE-​Made-​hickory smoked salmon plate that included, watercress fennel slaw and jalapeño potato pancakes with herbed goat cheese and condiments. The salmon was bone free and skinless and smoked nicely not too heavy. The fennel slaw was very good light and refreshing with a lot of orange in it. The potato pancakes had great flavor but I wasn’t a fan of the texture, it was like a thawed veggie burger sort of mushy but like I already said the flavor was very good. Everything on the plate tasted good individually.
My husband tried a chorizo omelet, same as my meal the flavors were very good but the texture of the omelet could have been lighter.
Over all because of the nice seasonings they are worth a try but the cute sugar bowls need to say hello to some brass cleaner.

This lovely gem has some of the best biscuits I have seen outside of the deep south. Buttery, rich, fluffy amazing warm biscuits. They have this house made raspberry preserves that will make you swoon!
I had Huevos Rancheros with scrambled eggs on top. Three layers of crunch corn shells were smothered in creamy refried beans with fresh pico and sour cream. The whole dish was dreamy and I could not wait to have more.
My dining partner ordered pancakes. WHOA! They were amazingly moist inside, like cake, but the outside was perfectly crisp. They must use a really hot griddle — which is key in pancake making.
The service is great, the décor is adorable. The restaurant is small with a lovely outdoor dining area — which is heaven in the winter.
I recommend trying this lovely place.

Been here for lunch twice now. Small little place tucked into a larger center. Menu was different both times that I went here. That said, all the items that I had were delicious! Grilled veggie wrap, lavosh, spiced fruit salad with chicken, and spinach salad were all pretty darn tasty. Prices were reasonable and the service was top notch.
N*Joy…

Thank you again Unilocal!Would never have found this place otherwise. We loved our Sunday Breakfast here. It is a very cozy little café that has a nice European feel to it.
I believe they have the best scrambled eggs I have ever had in Arizona. The coffee is hot and tasty AND refilled frequently :)
And can’t forget to say that the staff are wonderful. Could not ask for better service… and they were all so happy!

We went to Dragonfly this Sunday morning due to the reviews we read about here on Unilocal.Looking for solid, good breakfast fare outside of our regular haunts, this was close to home, and seemed like worth trying. We walked right in, and were seated immediately, and in a table we wanted.
Though our server was admittedly new. she was quick to bring our drink order, and was more than accommodating. Although the menu was a bit limited for being specifically geared at breakfast/​lunch, we were drawn immediately to 3 – 4 specific dishes. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that they offered Bloody Mary’s as an accompaniment to breakfast.
The coffee was fantastic. Bold, yet smooth, with low acidity and was also the perfect temperature. You never had to worry of a low or empty mug, as the servers were very attentive and kept our coffee full the entire visit.
Our food came very quickly, and although my ‘Not So Basic Breakfast’ was sans potatoes, it was quickly rectified and without waiting. We both chose dishes that contained the hot links within the meal. They were quite tasty with a fair amount of heat within the meat itself. This was the first place I’ve been in the area where your toast is a single slice, instead of two, which didn’t affect our meal in the least, as we both left our fair amount of food on the plate.
The entire experience was enjoyable, albeit basic. The food was good, if not simplistic, and the ambiance was somewhat neutral if not a bit over the top on capturing that ‘neighborhood café’ feel. All in all it was filling and easy, but we’ll most likely stick with our other standbys.

Decided to stop by for breakfast by myself one Sunday morning. The reviews on Unilocal were enticing, so I gave it a shot. I ordered the Sonora Potato and Sausage Hash (Eggs, Potatoes, Hot Links, Chipotle, Garlic, Onions, Peppers) w/​side of Sourdough Toast, $ 8.
I couldn’t wait to take a bite of my dish as I love Hot Links and have never seen it in a Breakfast item before… it didn’t disappoint, it was very good. The Hot Link was actually spicy, which is often not the case. The Potatoes were very tasty as well. My only complaint was that it was kind of a small portion… I was left wanting more.
My server was very friendly and welcoming. She asked how I found the joint and addressed me by name when I left… very cool.
Return Factor — 98%

Yesterday morning I met up with fellow Unilocaler Aileen B here for brunch. It was a lovely day so we sat on the patio, as did the majority of the customers.
We had a really cool waitress. A couple of times our coffee ran dry but other than that I enjoyed the service. The small kitchen is hard pressed to keep up with a busy Saturday morning and we both thought it took a bit too long to get our food. The staff emphasizes a non rushed atmosphere. and as we had planned on a time that we would not feel rushed for each of us to get to work it was not a major deal. However, if you want to get in and out quick this may not be the place to go. Because we moved to another table that was large enough to accommodate our food order we saw our meal go to another table for a few seconds before the server bringing it out found us.
We both enjoyed our food. For taste and allergy reasons we did not share our main entrees but we did share the corned beef hash. All of our foods arrived at the table hot and just how we had ordered them. Pricing was in line with where it was and the food served.
For those of you with dogs there is a section of patio on the East end that is dog friendly.

In my mind I’ve been debating this rating for awhile, but have arrived at 4 stars SOLELY because my family really enjoyed their meals this past weekend. So, with that being said, here we go…
My Husband and I took my Grandma to Dragonfly for Mother’s Day brunch at her request. We had been one other time and all enjoyed our meals, so it seemed like a nice place to spend the morning of Mother’s day. We arrived and requested to sit inside this time (per my Grandma) and the gentleman at the front said he would move some tables together for us. Well a couple minutes later a large party came inside and he thought he was setting the table for them and there went our table inside. So, we landed outside, which was fine by me, but annoying for my Grandma, who requested to sit inside because it was somewhat hot out.
That being said the service is OK. It isn’t anything special or quick, but on that day we were all in a good mood so it didn’t matter. My Grandma and Husband RAVED about their choices… the cinnamon roll french toast and the bananas foster french toast. They LOVED them! I had the «Not so Basic Breakfast,» which was ok. I loved the sausage patty and the biscuit, but the eggs were very overcooked and tough to cut. The last time we went I had the corned beef hash and remember liking it a lot.
I really do like this place for breakfast. I wish they would offer a localdines giftcard to be used for brunch, but the one that is on there is just dinner. I like the quint seating outside and the food is different, which is always a welcomed change at breakfast!

I had lunch here the other day. Not bad. This review is probably going to be a bit incomplete.
The service was kind of useless though. We had to wait several minutes just to get a freaking menu. No one really came by to check on us.
I ordered some sort of pita wrap which was very tasty. It came with a side salad that had no dressing on it whatsoever. I also ordered a side of grilled chicken breast.
If you come here, sit on the patio. It’s nice. Don’t come here if you are on an hour lunch break. You will feel rushed. You need to come here and be at a relaxed pace. Maybe on a weekend. Or a weekday if you are unemployed or wealthy with no life.
I need to come back to get a better experience, and maybe order something more memorable.

My aunt and uncle were in town with a couple of their friends, so I decided Dragonfly would be the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely Sunday breakfast. I always walk by the patio area when I’m on my lunch hour and everything always looks so delicious!
We walked in and were greeted by a very friendly gentleman who noticed my visitors’ Rockies attire; everyone immediately hit it off. We were seated at a table just outside the entrance and he took our beverage orders. Strong, hot coffee all around, and a blackberry green tea for me.
Shortly after, a striking woman came up (I’m assuming she’s one of the owners?) to take our breakfast order, also continuing the conversation about the Rockies. She made honest suggestions and helped me decide on the Fresh Start omelette (egg whites, mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes and salsa, served with fresh fruit) and a multigrain pancake. She frequently checked in with us throughout the meal, carrying on the conversation, which gave the experience a personal touch. I like this. I wish there were more restaurants with waitstaff that are genuinely interested in their customers!
Overall, the food was delicious, fresh and thoughtfully prepared. My omelette needed a little salt and pepper, but I can’t complain since it was made with egg whites! The pancake was incredible. It had more density than your typical white fluffy pancake, but I really liked this! It soaked up the syrup perfectly.
The food took a while to come out, but when it did everything was as we ordered. No forgotten items or anyone waiting for their meal. And every dish looked fantastic.
I will be back to try the pecan cinnamon roll or the bananas foster with french toast. This will definitely be one of my go-​to spots whenever family comes out to visit!

A nice neighborhood place but kind of over-​promises and under-​delivers in my opinion.
We had breakfast. It was pretty good but the portions are a bit small for the relatively high tariff. Our breakfasts were ten dollars each. You get one piece of toast. I find this a bit curious. I mean the standard order of toast anywhere else in America is two pieces. Here you get one piece. Why would you do that? Bread is cheap.
Breakfast for two with coffee was nearly $ 30 with tip.
Even though we were sitting literally next to the kitchen window our food arrived cold. Coffee was good and strong.
Very friendly staff. Worth stopping by if you’re in the neighborhood but I certainly wouldn’t go out of my way.

I’ve been having lunch at one place or the other that Jene, the owner, has worked at for almost fifteen years now. Why? Good comfort food and good service.
I stopped in here yesterday for lunch. The weather was nice so I sat outside on their patio.
I had my favorite sandwich, the Cajun chicken club. A Cajun spiced chicken breast, with cheese and bacon on toasted sourdough bread. It was good, as usual. I like their spicy potato salad as well.
This is a great neighborhood place. All the servers are so friendly. I gotta get back sometime and try them for dinner.

The first «people love us on Unilocal» sticker…
after waking up to no coffee (which for the plus one and I is a huge FAIL) I typed in best brunch Scottsdale and fell upon a review that said essentially a lot of really great things but «strong coffee» was what I saw staring at me…
SOLD!
This place is super cute. Country Modern feel… folks are friendly and it feels like you are in the country… but everything from the lighting to the black chairs is mod… LOVE IT. They are kid friendly, couples who want to snuggle friendly, and there is an outside/​counter/​table option.
There is a sign near the kitchen that says «gratitude, compliments and applause are always welcome»
Dragonfly Café you have all three from me:
1. The service is stellar. The gals working the front are all smiles and ensure your coffee is filled and any questions you have are answered.
2. The coffee (which comes in super cute white mugs) is strong and after a few minutes I felt somewhat more coherent… enough to order
3. My grilled balsamic veggie omelet egg white only with fresh fruit was delicious. The balsamic was not overpowering at all and the feta on top was a great accompaniment. The boyfriend got the french toast and was happy. (btw: they have tons of different kinds of french toast… bananas foster is one I was eyeing but decided to be a tad healthier)
4. Carmel Cinnamon Pecan Bun… however you want to rearrange those words the answer is the same… it is like heaven on earth. They are hot… the carmel is buttery and not too sweet… the pecans are like finding treasures amidst a super soft bun. (This pretty much cancels my attempt to be healthy with my breakfast… but to my credit I only ate a quarter. so far today)
Yes… like other Unilocalers have mentioned… they do have Ovaltine.
Dragonfly Café have my gratitude, compliments and applause. a definite place to eat breffix :-)

I came for Lunch, the place was empty.
Cute Café loaded bakery case and a pretty decent sized breakfast and lunch menu. Breakfast served all day.
I decided to go with the Zucchini and Mushroom Tart, served with fruit and toast (see pics)
While I was waiting two ladies came in sat down and asked me if I’d ever eaten here before. They whispered amongst themselves wondering why the place was empty and then decided they weren’t gonna chance it and got up, wished me luck and left.
Well the Luck was all mine because while it may not have looked like much in the picture I’m telling you that tarts was Absolutely Delicious in Every Way!
I would definitely come back of I was in the area again… and guess what I will be next week!