If you crave old school breakfast done right, Matt’s Big Breakfast in downtown Phoenix is your happy place. The griddle sizzles, the coffee flows, and the line out the door proves locals know what’s good. You will wait, but that first bite makes the morning feel brand new. Here is exactly what to order, when to go, and how to make every plate worth the hype.
The Hog & Chick
Two eggs your way, crisp thick-cut bacon, and hash browns that arrive shattering at the edges make The Hog & Chick irresistible. The yolks glow, the whites are tender, and the bacon leans smoky without going greasy. Add sourdough or rye toast to mop every golden streak.
You will taste why locals line up before 7 AM. It is a crash course in balance: salt, fat, crunch, and comfort. Ask for a side of house jam for a sweet finish that keeps the plate lively.
Pro tip: order the eggs over medium for optimum toast-dipping joy. Pair with hot coffee and do not overthink it. Classics win here, every time.
Blueberry Griddlecakes
These griddlecakes are tall, tender, and studded with bursting blueberries that stain the batter in the best way. Butter slides into every crevice, and warm maple syrup pools at the edges like liquid amber. Each forkful tastes light yet indulgent, never gummy or over-sweet…