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Arizona, United States Food Guide: 5 Diner food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Payson
Find out what Diner restaurants to try in Payson. Payson is a town in northern Gila County, Arizona, United States. Its location puts it very near to the geographic center of Arizona. Payson has been called "The Heart of Arizona". The town is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest and has many outdoor activities year round. As of the 2010 census, the population of Payson was 15,301.
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1. Ms. Fitz 260 Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Mark P
Don't just drive through Payson. Stop at Ms, Fitz! If you are a connoisseur of Reuben sandwiches, this is a must! They make their own sour kraut (adding apples) and an outstanding sauce for a wonderful new taste. Their fries are excellent (truly crispy and fresh) and the atmosphere is just what you want in a country cafe. The service was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Their enthusiasm for their menu and the family feel they generate made this place an instant favorite. I even liked the female manikin riding a deer out front (quirky but cool)!
2. Crosswinds Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By OhWowMan
Breakfast was okay. Nothing spectacular. I had an omelette with green chili and cheese. The diced green chilis probably came from a can. The cheese had a waxy texture that you might expect from processed American cheese. The eggs were a bit overcooked. A pile of home fries and a side of toast accompanied my meal. Portions were plenty. We sat at a table with a nice view of the airport runway. Crosswinds was recommended for their pies. We viewed them in the pie case. Unfortunately, we craved breakfast, and we didnât eat dessert. Maybe next time!
3. Beeline Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By Paula O
This place is great! From the atmosphere to the staff to the food. The only drawback (and it's not really even a drawback) is they don't take credit cards, so bring cash. Prices are reasonable and again, the food and service were fantastic both times we ate there.
4. The Pinon Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By enwagj
Over the years, my husband & I have been to this restaurant many times when owned & operated by the previous owner. This was our first visit with the current owner, AND cook, with it's current name, The Pinon Cafe. We went because our grandchildren just wanted to try something different from our usual "haunt". So glad we did!First, we all loved the painted signs in the windows stating, "We love our military & first responders". Entering the Cafe, we were promptly greeted by the nicest, friendliest hostess. The restaurant was PACKED, which is a good sign, & we got the last available table for 4.Our granddaughter ordered the child's pancakes & bacon breakfast while our grandson ordered the adult size, aptly named "The Elvis", a creation of French toast stuffed with peanut butter, topped with sautéed bananas & a chocolate drizzle. He actually made a good 'dent' on it!I ordered the pancakes with eggs & bacon & I was pleasantly surprised, & thrilled' to ACTUALLY GET over medium fried eggs, as 9 out of 10 times, over medium fried eggs come out as over easy or well done!! Ecstatic, actually!My husband ordered pancakes, eggs & bacon with a side of fresh fruit &, after talking to the hostess, also ordered a banana nut muffin. YUMMY!! It seems that their baker once worked at 'best bakery in town' some years ago before it closed. What a coup for the restaurant! The cinnamon roll is a real treat & large enough to feed all 4 of us (I only had a sample taste. We did opt to buy to bring home with us 2 banana nut & 2 blueberry Muffins for today's breakfast. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!The entire staff was friendly & very efficient, your coffee cup repeatedly refilled without waiting. Clean! We met the owner/chief cook & realized that we had met him before, when he was cook at the Creekside Restaurant in Christopher Creek, having his fantastic BBQ ribs!If you're hungry for a very good breakfast or lunch (not open for supper/dinner) AND enjoy interacting with the staff, definitely visit the Pinon Cafe!Just a note: both restrooms are clean & both are 'gender neutral' & only 1 person each.
5. Denny's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 73 reviews
For more than 65 years Denny's has been bringing people together over great food. It's the place where people can relax and be themselves; where they can enjoy classic American comfort food and everyday value. 24 hours a day. 365 days a year. Here, you ca
Reviewed By yondershiningstar
I've eaten here several times for lunch over the last couple of months and have been very pleased. The chicken (something) hot skillet on the 2-4-6-8 menu is fabulous! Remember the AARP discount of 15%. Waitresses are experienced and very good. Dining area reasonably quiet even when the place is full. Cooks vary but the food is always well cooked. Very excellent value given. Remember the 2-4-6-8 menu which is smaller and "in the rack" on the table......better value than on the "large" menu.
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