Morning Glory Cafe

About the Business

Specialties

A signature Arizona breakfast spot, Morning Glory Café serves house baked muffins and pastries, locally made sausages, seasonal omelets and more. Relax by the organic gardens and enjoy a refreshingly local menu featuring the market's finest ingredients. Bike and pet friendly.

History

Established in 1983.

In the early 1920's, Dwight Heard (benefactor of the Heard Museum) acquired a large parcel of land near the picturesque foothills of South Mountain. With visions of creating a self-sustainable community, Dwight subdivided the property into two-acre parcels and sold them as a package offering a cow and fifty chickens with each purchase. Keeping true to the original vision, 100 pecan trees were planted across ten acres later to be known as The Farm at South Mountain. For over 40 years, The Farm was nurtured by a cattleman by the name of Skeeter Coverdale who cared for the trees and harvested the 5,000 pounds of nuts each year. Ready to retire in 1983, Skeeter sold the property to A. Wayne Smith, a celebrated Phoenix landscape architect. The land and the trees gave an enchanting sense of rural tranquility, and Mr. Smith's vision guided The Farm to become a charming mix of gardens, markets and restaurants that guests affectionately call "The Valley's Hidden Gem."

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Pat C.

Business Owner

Pat Christofolo, a long time Valley restaurant and catering entrepreneur, purchased The Farm at South Mountain after years of developing and overseeing Quiessence, Morning Glory Café, The Farm Kitchen and more additions to the property. With several businesses encompassing her Seasonally Fresh Culinary Family, Pat was one of the first in the Arizona catering industry to base her catering company, Santa Barbara Catering Company, on sustainability and local ingredients. With her new ownership of The Farm at South Mountain, her focus will be to refine the farm-to-table ethos and sustainability opportunities throughout the property.

Morning Glory Cafe also recommends

The Farm At South Mountain

Pat C. says, “Rich in history and gorgeous to the eye, the Farm at South Mountain offers 12 acres of pecan groves, open air gardens, markets, and dining.”

Quiessence

Pat C. says, “Our award-winning sister restaurant offering lunch, afternoon bites, and dinner.”