Wow! We stop here 2x every year on our trip from the Midwest to the West Coast and back again…read more The food is real, generous portions, and oh so good. You'll bring a box out with extra food and still be full. And you will look forward to the left overs too! Great staff always friendly and smiling, and the ambiance is small town cafe cool! We'll be back!

We were looking for lunch after hiking at Petrified Forest National Park and found this diner on…read moreYelp. We arrived around 1:30 on Memorial Day, and there was a sign on the door that food would arrive 20-30 minutes after ordering. That should have been our clue to look elsewhere. Though we were seated right away, it took awhile to even order our food. I didn't time how long it took to make our food, but it was probably in the estimated range. We ordered the corn appetizer hoping they could deliver that before the entrees, but no luck. The sandwiches and fries were ok, but nothing special. The dip was a little runny and the chips were kind of stale. And they serve Pepsi products so we got water. The place was decorated with a bunch of American items. Not sure if that's a regular thing or if it was for the holiday.

Great, simple food, with great service. Rotating menu and large variety of drinks. Clean and quiet…read moreambiance.

The Arrowhead Cafe is on the Fort Apache Historical Park. We stopped in for a drink and snack after…read morewalking the grounds. We had a Prickly Pear lemonade and a Three Sisters-which is pinto beans, diced zucchini and corn and . Three Sisters is a dish that the Apache have grown and eaten for ages in this area. They were both amazing! Everyone loved both the lemonade, which was a balance of tart and sweet (and the prettiest pink!) and the Three Sisters. I would be happy to stop back at the Arrowhead Cafe when I return to Fort Apache Historical Park. Service was excellent. The chef was so friendly and explained the Three Sisters. He even said he cooked it at home as a cool salad with fresh diced tomatoes. The only negative was that we wished they had more traditional foods on the menu. The two that we got were worth the stop, though. I recommend trying it!

Stepping out of your vehicle on your first stop from the drive from phoenix and it's into a nestled…read morecafe 20 degrees cooler already has you feeling right. Smells of scratch cooking welcome you as you walk in with smiles and the usual knickknacks for purchase to commemorate your trip abound. Seated outside and received our drinks quickly from our buss boy. Waiter arrived and took our order as the menu is large but it's got the staples if you're a breakfast fan it doesn't take long to decide. My buddy went with an omelet hash browns extra crispy w/ pancakes and myself the sausage link with over medium eggs home fries and toast. Large portions force you to take food to make decisions, over indulge, leave it behind, or take it to go. Thankfully we elected to leave it behind though it was all extremely delicious! We were given our check with no rush to leave but the travel plans had just begun so it was perfect. On our way out we just missed a rush as there was a line out the door so our 9:30am arrival was fortunate and awesome though we had no idea it would be. Definitely worth a morning breakfast if you're in this area!

Stopped into Darbi's in Pinetop and had such a great experience. The BLAT was absolutely amazing,…read morethe fries were perfectly done, and the Cant put it down cookie definitely lived up to its name from their delicious baked goods selection. The fudge in between the cookies was perfect ! The service was extremely attentive and welcoming such kind gentlemen working there. You can really feel the local hospitality and care in every part of the experience. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to whenever I'm in the mountains.

My husband and I stopped here for a quick lunch on our way to El Paso. Sandwiches were delicious…read more Had the French Dip with delicious homemade coleslaw. And my husband had the club. Great place to stop when In town.

We enjoyed our stop at this delightful restaurant. Staff was very friendly…read more My husband was impressed with the Club Sandwich! Will definitely visit again.

Great hometown diner with the typical foods and drinks. Recommended to us by another (former)…read morelocal, we decided to go for dinner. Lots of seating and a very welcoming environment. We ordered at the counter and food was brought to our table. They brought fries for the kids meal instead of a fruit cup but quickly and graciously brought it out with a sincere apology. It was one of the best burgers I have had and all three types of fries were the perfect crispness and taste. Will definitely be recommending this anytime someone heads up to Show Low!

"Persnikkity's Food Offers a Lot: Hits the Hungry Spot"…read more Walking into Persnikkity in Show Low (which I have done many times from their old location to their new one), you immediately feel like you've stumbled onto something the town's been keeping to itself. The place has that lived-in charm where locals know each other's orders, and the staff treats you like you're part of the club from minute one. I've made the Asian chicken wrap and twisted beef Philly my reliable go-tos--they nail that balance of fresh and hearty that keeps pulling me back. The morning totchos are a brilliant mess of everything breakfast should be, the chicken and waffle hits that sweet-savory note without trying too hard, and even their bagel with salmon comes out like they actually care about it. The vanilla matcha bubble tea deserves its own mention because it tastes like someone put thought into it rather than just dumping powder into a cup. Service here makes the food taste even better--attentive without hovering, friendly without being fake. The vibe is casual enough that you can show up in whatever you're wearing, but the food quality makes it clear they're taking things seriously where it counts. It's the kind of spot where you find yourself coming back not just for one signature dish, but because the whole experience just works.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We had our first lunch out while in Greer at The Rendezvous Diner! We loved it so much, we went…read moreback for breakfast the next morning! Next time in Greer, we will for sure stop in and make sure we save room for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie!

Don't go here for the food. We got sucked in by the atmosphere, & eating outside. I had the fish &…read morechips, which was 2 greasy pieces of "cod." The end of one piece was hard--I thought maybe it had been frozen and thawed in a microwave?? Really don't know, just that it was unpleasant. The Cole slaw and tartar sauce was very "mayonnaisey" not savory. Hubby's chicken sandwich he reported as bland, without a sauce, just green chiles and cheese, on a Kaiser roll I think. The tea was flavorless and very light on ice, which melted quickly, so we had to ask for more ice. We split the blueberry cobbler; rather than golden crust, it was made with a greasy crumble and raspberries that were mushed. Not worth the calories. Our server did not check back with us after serving our food.

The food was out of this world!! Seafood crepe.......wife loved it. Service was very good…read more We talked with the owner/chef and he is a great guy! A little expensive but we'll worth it.

It was good, but not great--and I really think it has the potential to be great, so I'm open to…read moregiving it another chance. I ordered the avocado toast and asked for it without smoked salmon, but it still came out with salmon just not smoked.so I wasn't able to eat it as intended. My husband ordered eggs over easy but received scrambled instead. I also asked for decaf tea,and the only option available was chamomile--which isn't exactly what you want first thing in the morning. The service felt a bit off, as our waitress seemed pretty frazzled, which may explain the mix-ups. On the positive side, the blueberry croissant was delicious, and the carne asada breakfast was good. There's definitely potential here, but the details need to be more consistent to make the experience really stand out.

Wow, this was a fantastic family diner! This is one of those true country diners and you can feel…read moreit through the faith-based decorations, wood interior, and staff. The staff wasn't as upbeat as I would have liked, but the food made up for it. I ordered the Elvis French toast which was peanut butter, chocolate, and banana. 10/10. We also got the Pinon burrito and that was good. It was cool to see all of their Sasquatch merch. We came in without a reservation on a Sunday morning and got seated in about 10 minutes. There is a dedicated parking lot and only indoor seating.

Stopped by on a long bike ride up from Phoenix, through Young, AZ and into Payson. Zero research…read moreor reviews but I sure was pleasantly suprised by the sweet people working here, their warmth and genuine smiles, and amazing service. Hands down the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had and it isn't even close. If you are a fan, make the drive and enjoy. Their Denver omelet was also wonderful and they had solid coffee. Will definitely return any time I am passing through the area.

We enjoyed Easter Sunday breakfast at Crosswinds. Breakfast is served all day…read more We were seated promptly at a window where we had a great view of the Mogollon Rim and the airport runway, where small planes land and take off. We both had sunny side up eggs, bacon, hash browns, corned beef hash, delicious fluffy pancakes and bottomless coffee. Everything was piping hot and delicious. They also have a full menu for lunch and dinner. The burgers served at the table next to us looked awesome. This place reminded us of a typical diner back east in New Jersey: happy servers, plentiful and delicious hot and fresh food, great coffee and fresh baked home made pie. So if you find yourself in Payson and need a great meal with a family friendly vibe, go to Crosswinds. They have plenty of free parking too.

Ever since I started flight training, I have been told that Payson has great pie. Now that I'm a…read moreprivate pilot, I decided to fly in from Phoenix with my friend for breakfast and pie. We arrived around 7:30am, which was right before it started getting busy. The view is pretty cool. The restaurant is overlooking the runway. After checking in at the front, we were given a table within minutes. Then, our waitress came up and asked us what we wanted to drink. Eventually, we decided what to order and she came back to take our order. The food didn't take long--I'd say about 15 minutes. The food was delicious, to say the least. We both ordered a Western Omelette and shared an order of French Toast. I also took an apple pie and some other baked goods back home with me. The pie was also delicious! The only reason for my 4 stars is because of the service. Some of the employees seemed annoyed to be there and help us. While I understand that the restaurant was busy, you should still maintain composure and try to remain calm under stress. Having worked at a restaurant, I understand the feeling, but you can't let it get to you. Other than that, great little restaurant. I'd come here again.

Such a great experience!! My friends and I went and enjoyed the food, service and ambiance!! Our…read morewaitress, Rae was so kind and was a pleasure to talk to. Great home style reliable food!

We read about this place in BOOTS AND BURGERS; so after our morning hike in Payson we decided to…read moregive it a try. It did not disappoint!! The burger was big, juicy and delicious!! Service was good and quick. Staff was friendly. The restaurant is clean, roomy and open. It has a western theme and decorated appropriately. I definitely recommend you check this place out!!