This restaurant was absolutely amazing. The service was exceptional--attentive without being…read moreoverbearing, with consistent check-ins, friendly staff, and a team that was genuinely knowledgeable about the menu and dishes. The restaurant itself was clean and had a stylish modern-meets-vintage vibe that made the atmosphere feel both cozy and upscale. Their cocktail menu was especially unique. I ordered the Vendetta Ride, and it was easily one of my favorite drinks of the night: light, slightly sweet, and finished with just the right kick. I absolutely loved it. The menu features creative contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on sharing plates, which made the experience even more fun. We ordered two appetizers, two mains, and a dessert, and overall everything was excellent. My only critique would be the Duck Taquitos. The duck flavor was not there, and the mesquite mole sauce leaned too sweet for my taste. Aside from that, every dish impressed us. Overall, it was a fantastic meal and a great dining experience. I would highly recommend this spot if you're in Flagstaff!

I've spent years seeking out restaurants worth traveling for. I don't just eat to eat--I plan…read moreentire trips around food. Hospitality matters to me just as much as what's on the plate because great restaurants don't just serve meals; they create memories. Unfortunately, Shift became one I'll never forget for the wrong reasons. Our day couldn't have been further from what the staff assumed. We spent the morning hiking, went back to rest, explored a local bookstore, grabbed ice cream, and walked to our dinner reservation. Not one alcoholic drink had been consumed by anyone in our group the entire day. Not one. We also had a child with us. The only conversation we had with the host before being seated was asking whether it was okay that we had arrived about twenty minutes early for our reservation. We were polite, excited, and looking forward to dinner. Then my husband ordered a beer. The waitress immediately refused because she claimed the hostess believed my husbands speech and mannerisms meant he was intoxicated. Read that again. A guest who had consumed zero alcohol all day was judged to be intoxicated. I understand the responsibility restaurants have. If someone is genuinely impaired, absolutely don't serve them. Every responsible restaurant should protect its guests and its liquor license. But there is an equally important responsibility that seems to have been forgotten: making sure your judgment is actually right before labeling someone. There was no bar crawl. No cocktails beforehand. No wine tasting. No brewery stop. No hidden drinks. There wasn't even one drink. We left feeling embarrassed, confused, and honestly caught off guard. Not because a beer was refused, but because a person was reduced to an assumption based solely on how they naturally presented themselves. Here's what makes the experience even harder to understand. After leaving Shift, we walked to Atria, where we remained for approximately two hours. We talked, enjoyed ourselves, and spent the evening there without issue. If someone in our party had truly been intoxicated wouldn't that have been obvious there as well? It wasn't. Food can be good. Cocktails can be creative. Service can be polished. None of that matters if hospitality disappears the moment someone doesn't fit your expectation of what a guest "should" look or sound like. Maybe perhaps because we weren't locals we seemed off ? To anyone considering Shift, especially if you're traveling with someone whose speech, mannerisms, or disability could be misunderstood, know that this was our experience. I hope the restaurant reflects on what happened and asks itself a difficult question: How many guests have we mistaken for being intoxicated when, in reality, they simply communicated differently? Because that's not just a missed beer. That's a missed opportunity to treat someone with dignity. I came to Flagstaff excited to discover one of its most " creative" restaurants. Instead, I left wondering how quickly a restaurant built on hospitality could make a guest feel so unwelcome. Simply , because my husband is a restaurant manager in Las Vegas, who has managed restaurants like Yellowtail, Herbs&Rye, Gjelina, and Edo we left out of respect for the industry. However, we should have got our deposit automatically refunded. Next time, take the time. Take the time to care. If a staff member is under this assumption, management intervene not to just follow said assumption and repeat what she said, but to hold an actual conversation with your guest, to evaluate , to observe, to understand. I promise you, that would change so many things for you.

I got a s'mores iced latte and it was delicious! We were so grateful to be inside a more dim and…read morecool space after attending the 4th of July parade. Two separate bathrooms worked great. Super grateful for iced cold water that we could use to refill our water bottles.

Great coffee and amazing staff. The building has a lot of cool history that our bartender, Nick was…read moreable to tell us. Highly highly recommend. They also hit concerts often and our bartender was able to get us on the guest list after we shared a couple cocktails at his bar.

We went there at 8:00 pm. for our dinner. Family of 2, plus a two years old. We were sat right the…read moreway. Ordered our food and got them right just in no time. We ordered (Tapatio Enchilada, Burrito De Camaron, kid cheese quesadillas) a margarita and kid's meal. Food were excellent 10/10!! We were impressed with everything, bussers or food runners they were super intensive. We got our drinks refilled, our boxes and dessert ordered by one of them. Also ordered another margarita once we ordered a fried Ice-cream. We love this place, would go every once in a while, because their food is so good and my fiancée is in love with their margarita. But here it comes, we asked for the check from our saver. Everything came right, but last one was 18% fees which was $22 something. And on the bottom of the check said gratuity is not included or tip is not included (something like that, didn't think of taking a picture). So we asked the saver and he said don't worry we will fix it. We ended up tipping him $30 cash, which we could have given it to bussers or food tunners instead. My question is, was it really the system error or was it because we were Asian and people assumed we don't know English? We love this place, and we're local here and now we have to think twice before returning who would be our server. Double check your bill before you pay.

#OMG!!!! This is the…read morefirst time here. We didn't know what to expect. Our friend likes the place and said she thought we'd like it. We came for taco Tuesday and we had the happy hour margaritas. We thought they were small (and they were the small ones) but they were as large as the large margaritas at the chain restaurants. Thinking the tacos would be small I ordered three. I had to take one home because I was full after two. And that's without rice and beans Please come here hungry! You will lot be disappointed. The service was great. So attentive. They stopped by often and asked, how is everything? Really welcoming. Can't wait to come back. Everything was amazing. ENJOY!!!

My group and I were on the way back to Phoenix from the Grand Canyon and decided to have a small…read morelunch/snack at Flagstaff. My friend found this previous gas station remodeled into a cafe. It's located next to Fratelli Pizza on N Fort Valley Rd in north Flagstaff. There's a small open parking lot with the old gas station remains. They have both an indoor and outdoor seating area for customers too. My boyfriend and I shared their Snickerdoodle Latte and Humphreys Breakfast Panini. The latte was delicious! It was very flavorful with a nice aroma. It wasn't too sweet either. The panini was also really good. The egg was definitely a winner! I did wish the panini was more full and had a bit more bacon. The sauce/aioli they had on the side was really good. It made the panini more flavorful in my opinion. Overall, a cute, nice pit stop for a quick snack and brain fuel as we head back down to Phoenix.

The ambience was ok-not enough sitting. The food was ok-not…read moregreat. The mocha with chili was horrible-returned it after first sip...ordered a regular mocha-was charged full price. It was not good either. Service was ok. Will not go back.

Yesterday July 28th, we wanted to get some take take out food. We didn't feel like your usual…read moreburger, Mexican food, checken etc. so we decided to get some Mediterranean food from Taverna. We got Greek salads with gyro meat and a side of hummus. This was one of the best meals I have had. I know it's "just a salad", but this was the freshest, crispiest green salad and the flavors with the dressing and tzatziki were fenomenal. The meat was flavorful, and the hummus so creamy. Sometimes when you get takeout from a restaurant you end up getting less food than when you actually eat there. Not here! it was a healthy portion. If you're looking for something healthy and not fast food, this is your place. We'll definitely be back.

Taverna is wonderful! It is a bit expensive, but it has…read morenever disappointed. I suggest going for lunch and doing their incredible lunch special - its a fantastic deal! For $12 you get your choice of personal pizza & salad, or soulvaki & salad. It was the perfect amount and delicious! We come for dinner often as well, but it will run you a bit higher. Hard to find good greek around here so I think its worth the splurge now and then for overall great food. Great ambiance and service!