Tempe Returns: A 40-Year Legacy Rebuilt
Our Original Home is Back
After 15 months of complete reconstruction, we celebrated the grand reopening of our Tempe location at 131 E. Baseline Road—where the U.S. Egg story began in 1986.
A Family Legacy of Resilience
Forty years ago, Oscar Gebran arrived in America from Lebanon with a dream. In 1986, he opened the very first U.S. Egg in Tempe, creating a place where quality, community, and family came first. Through decades of serving our neighbors, this location has been more than just a restaurant—it's been a gathering place for generations of Arizona families.
When an after-hours water heater fire devastated our Tempe restaurant in October 2024, we faced one of our greatest challenges. But just as Oscar built this business with perseverance and heart, the Gebran family knew we would rebuild.
Our People Come First
True to our family-first values, all 36 Tempe team members—many who have been with us for years—were immediately reassigned to our five other Valley locations. No one lost their job. No one was left behind. Because at U.S. Egg, our team isn't just employees—they're family.
Throughout this journey, we've been overwhelmed by the support from the Tempe community. From customers checking in daily to neighboring businesses offering encouragement, you reminded us why we love serving this community.
Rising from the Ashes
With $1.9 million invested and 15 months of meticulous work, we've rebuilt our Tempe restaurant from the studs up. Every detail reflects our commitment to excellence:
- State-of-the-art kitchen with modern equipment for the next 40 years
- Refreshed dining spaces with our signature warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Enhanced safety systems ensuring peace of mind for our team and guests
- The same heart that Oscar poured into this place four decades ago
Celebrating 40 Years & A New Beginning
This reopening marks both a celebration and a milestone. As we enter our 40th year serving Arizona, we're honoring our heritage with limited-time 40th Anniversary Specials:
- The Forty Flight ($22.95) - A champagne, cranmosa, and sunrise trio celebrating four decades
- Anniversary Pancakes ($14.49) - Our famous buttermilk pancakes topped with a whipped cream "40" and gold sprinkles
- Celebration Mocha ($5.95) - Festive hot chocolate with chocolate rim, whipped cream, and gold sprinkles
Available through August 31, 2026 at all six Valley locations
Grand Reopening — Celebrated February 18, 2026
We celebrated our grand reopening ribbon-cutting on February 18 at noon, featuring:
- Tempe Mayor Corey Woods
- The brave firefighters who responded to our fire
- Complimentary coffee and anniversary specials
- A celebration of community, resilience, and 40 years of the American Dream
A Personal Note from the Gebran Family
This journey from devastation to renewal has reminded us why we do what we do. We're not just in the restaurant business—we're in the business of bringing people together, creating memories, and being part of our community's daily life.
Our father Oscar taught us that success isn't measured by the challenges you avoid, but by how you rise when life knocks you down. Today, as we reopen the doors of our original Tempe location, we're proof that with family, community, and determination, anything is possible.
This is more than a reopening. It's a testament to 40 years of the American Dream, alive and thriving in Tempe, Arizona.
Experience the Transformation
See the incredible rebuild journey for yourself! @azfoodie captured an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our beautifully renovated space—from construction to completion.
From our family to yours, thank you for 40 years of support, loyalty, and love. Here's to the next 40 years of serving you the breakfast and lunch you deserve, made with the same care and quality Oscar Gebran insisted on from day one.