Vovomeena is a delightful breakfast spot in the heart of Phoenix that offers creative breakfast and brunch dishes, specialty coffee drinks, and outdoor patio seating for alfresco dining. Established in 2012 by DJ Fernandes and his wife and tucked away in the back corner of a complex on Seventh Avenue and McDowell Road, the cozy joint’s name partly means “grandma” (vovó) in Portuguese and serves fare that is reminiscent of grandma’s cooking. Food is ordered at the counter and then served to the table, and dishes include twists on the regulars such as the Big Man on Campus – a massive pork chop stacked on a colossal waffle and topped with apple-maple syrup, two eggs, and a Portuguese doughnut. Other unusual plates include the Mexican Benedict, which features a pair of poached eggs and chorizo sausage topped with hollandaise sauce and served on thick masa tortillas.
1515 7th Ave #170, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Phone: 602-252-2541
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