HIDDEN JEWEL AT 7,000 FEET
Plenty of places to shop and dine in the Flagstaff area
A visit to Flagstaff is memorable, not just for the spectacular views at 7,000 feet or the invigorating skiing, biking and hiking opportunities nearby.
The city’s dining and shopping are among the best in the state, with restaurants to satisfy discerning palates and shops for browsing through unique fashion, fine art, gifts and regional artifacts.
Dining
As the Washington Post noted in a recent story, “the food scene is booming” in Flagstaff. Here is a look at some of the notable establishments:
Toasted Owl Café: The café is known for its owl-themed decorations and vintage décor as well as, its excellent food. Toasted Owl Café has two locations in Flagstaff that feature eclectic breakfast and lunch offerings. Their menus include gluten-free and vegan options.
Restaurant founder Cecily Maniaci opened the first location in 2013, and it has been busy ever since. Maniaci moved to a larger location in 2015 and added another location on the east side of Flagstaff in 2017. All along, the café picked up many “best of” awards from the local newspaper as readers put it on their preferred list for breakfast and lunch in the region.
Another remarkable feature of the café is that everything is for sale – including the salt and pepper shakers at the table. It’s no wonder that there are franchise opportunities available.
“The growth has been just absolutely amazing,” Maniaci said.
Silver Pine Restaurant and Bar: In Little America Flagstaff – the city’s only AAA approved Four Diamond hotel – this restaurant includes exceptional food and outstanding views.
Silver Pine is near 500 acres of Ponderosa pine forest, providing the perfect setting for a lunch meeting or relaxing meal. The menu includes many favorites that are specialties of the restaurant and dishes that are inspired by the season. You can linger on the patio over a house-made dessert or a well-crafted cocktail.
Zenith Steakhouse: Considered the top steakhouse in Northern Arizona, Zenith is the signature restaurant in Twin Arrows Navajo Casino resort, which is the region’s foremost casino resort destination. The restaurant features prime steaks from ranches on Navajo reservation land – as well as many other locally sourced foods – fresh seafood and a selection of more than 250 wines. Zenith won an OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award in 2018 because of its high marks for guest satisfaction. The resort provides a majestic view of the San Francisco Peaks just east of Flagstaff, and all of the artwork on the property is from Navajo artists.
Brandy’s Restaurant and Bakery: An ideal spot for breakfast or lunch, Brandy’s opened 26 years ago as a restaurant with ambitious breakfast and lunch offerings, a from-scratch bakery and an espresso bar. Once featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” with host Guy Fieri, the restaurant is now owned by Kelsey and Jamie Drayton (bought from the original owners Ed and Brandy Wojciak in 2014).
There are now two Brandy’s locations – the original at 1500 E. Cedar Ave. (#40) in the Midtown Shopping Center and the newest, Brandy’s Café, in Flagstaff’s Historic Southside District at 18 Beaver St. Brandy’s specializes in many egg-related dishes for breakfast, including several unique takes on “eggs Benedict,” and sandwiches, salads and burgers for lunch. Both locations serve breakfast all day.
The restaurant and bakery won three “Best of Flag” awards from readers of the Arizona Daily Sun, in the categories of Best Brunch, Best Lunch and Best Waitstaff. It also plays host to an “Artist of the Month” series to spotlight local creators.
Retail
Flagstaff has shopping to fit your needs, from major shopping centers to one-of-a-kind boutiques.
Jack at Jack’s Antique knows that “Art Decorates Life!” His store offers outstanding pieces by artists represented in museums and private collections worldwide. Jack’s Antique provides an ideal alternative to disposable, mass-produced furnishings to add beauty to your home with hand-selected items including bronze and marble sculptures, oil paintings, lithographs, furniture, Native American work, French clocks and art glass. It’s a museum experience inside the Flagstaff Mall and online at www.jacksantique.com.
Snow Mountain River: When you’re getting ready for an outdoor adventure – whether on the slopes or trail – look for Snow Mountain River to provide you with the type of gear you need. Snow Mountain River offers quality new and gently used ski and snowboard equipment, bike equipment, outdoor clothing and shoes, and camping gear, among other items. The store also provides rentals, such as kayaks and mountain bikes. You can sell used outdoor equipment through the store’s consignment program. Snow Mountain River is located in the Greentree Plaza.
Aspen Place at the Sawmill brings a mix of local and national retailers, dining, services and residential living together in a lively and comfortable atmosphere.
Named in honor of the Stone Forest Sawmill that once occupied the area, this center is home to more than 35 retailers including REI, Whole Foods, Eddie Bauer, Dutch Bros Coffee, Pita Jungle and Wildflower Bread Company. Aspen Place also features 222 luxury apartments, suitably named The Village at Aspen Place.
Flagstaff Mall: The enclosed shopping center attracts visitors from across northern Arizona, with more than 60 shops and restaurants. Stores include Dillard’s, JCPenney, Bath & Body Works, The Children’s Place, Victoria’s Secret and Buckle as well as a variety of locally-owned specialty shops, plus Planet Fitness, opening in late 2019.
Visitors to the mall may also enjoy the food court, complimentary Wi-Fi, a 38-foot stone fireplace and a soft play area for children, as well as a robust calendar of community events and family entertainment.
flagstaff restaurant guide
1899 Bar & Grill (928) 523-1899
307 W. DuPont, Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Air Cafe (928) 774-5523
Flagstaff Airport 6200 S Pulliam Dr., Flagstaff, AZ86005
Altitudes Bar & Grill (928) 214-8218
2 S. Beaver St., Ste. 200, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Aspen Deli (928) 440-5176
20 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Beaver Street Brewery / Whistle Stop Cafe (928) 779-0079
11 S. Beaver St., #1, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Black Barts Steakhouse & RV Park (928) 779-3142
2760 E. Butler, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Brandy’s Cafe-Downtown (928) 774-8301
18 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Brandy’s Restaurant & Bakery-Cedar Ave (928) 779-2187
1500 E. Cedar Ave., Ste. 40, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Burger King (928) 526-2763
3520 E Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Campus Coffee Bean (928) 556-0660
1800 S. Milton Road, Ste. 24, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Chick-fil-A (928) 779-9111
1000 S Milton Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Chili’s Grill & Bar (928) 774-4546
1500 S. Milton Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Collins Irish Pub and Grill (928) 214-7363
2 N. Leroux, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Culver’s of Flagstaff (928) 266-1925
1716 Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Dairy Queen (928) 779-2028
603 S Milton Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Dara Thai Restaurant (928) 774-0047
14 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Northern Pines Restaurant (928) 266-1929
2200 E. Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Del Taco (928) 526-5101
4705 N. Hwy 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Delhi Palace (928) 556-0019
2500 S. Woodland Village Blvd., Ste. #8, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Dog Haus (928) 774-3211
1302 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Domino’s Pizza-Milton Road (928) 779-3686
1529 S. Milton, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Domino’s Pizza-Seventh Avenue (928) 527-0797
2577 E. Seventh Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Dutch Bros. Coffee (541) 810-3119
301 S Regent St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Eaglerider Flagstaff Coffee Cafe (928) 637-6575
800 West Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Eat N Run (928) 679-9818
2400 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Famous Pizza (928) 440-5286
104 Historic Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Fat Olives (928) 853-0056
2308 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Five Guys Burger and Fries (928) 779-7071
1800 S. Milton Ave., Ste. 300, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Flagstaff Food Tours (928) 224-8278
116 W. Phoenix Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
FlagTag AZ (928) 707-9824
1801 W Route 66, Ste. #102, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
FLG Terroir (928) 773-9463
17 N. San Francisco, Ste. 2A, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers (928) 779-7100
2675 S. Beulah Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Grand Canyon Brewery & Distillery (928) 774-1114
1800 S Milton Rd., Ste. 11, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Grand Canyon Coffee & Cafe (928) 635-4907
137 W Railroad Ave, Williams, AZ 86046
Grand Canyon Railway, Inc. (928) 773-1976
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, AZ 86046
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria (928) 774-9038
601 E. Piccadilly Dr., Ste. 55, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Himalayan Grill (928) 213-5444
801 South Milton Road, Unit A, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Hiro’s Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant (928) 226-8030
1312 S. Plaza Way, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Historic Brewing Company/Grand Canyon Winery (928) 527-7993
4366 E Huntington Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Hot Wok Restaurant (928) 226-1007
1451 S. Milton Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
HuHot Mongolian Grill (928) 440-5535
601 East Piccadilly Dr., Ste. 5, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
India Palace-Cuisine of India (928) 774-0081
Java Juice Cafe (928) 774-1034
1530 S Riordan Ranch St, Ste. D407, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Jersey Mike’s Subs (928) 266-0651
2080 S Milton Rd., Ste. 400, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches #49 (928) 774-2200
24 W Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches #56 (928) 226-8200
320 Regent St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Jitters Lunchbox (928) 526-3277
3504 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Josephine’s Restaurant (928) 779-3400
503 N. Humphreys, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Kachina Downtown Restaurant (928) 779-1944
522 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Karma Sushi Bar & Grill (928) 774-6100
6 East Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
KickStand Kafe (928) 779-5393
719 N. Humphreys St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
La Fonda Mexican Foods (928) 779-0296
1900 N. 2nd St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
La Santisima (928) 779-6432
119 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
La Vetta Ristorante Italiano (928) 440-5280
103 N. Leroux St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Lia Leaf Tea House (928) 440-5386
601 E Piccadilly Dr., Ste. 10, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Little America Silver Pines Restaurant & Bar (928) 779-7950
2515 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Local Juicery (928) 440-5414
601 E Picadilly Drive Ste.85, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Lumberyard Brewing Co. Taproom & Grille (928) 779-2739
5 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Macy’s European Coffee, Bakery, Restaurant (928) 774-2243
14 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Majerle’s Sports Grill (928) 774-6463
102 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
MaMa Burger, Inc. (928) 226-0616
991 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant (928) 526-6809
2710 North Steves Blvd., #14, Kachina Square, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Market Bar & Kitchen (928) 226-8844
6 E. Aspen Ave., Ste. 100, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
McDonald’s Restaurant-Butler Avenue (928) 779-9509
1940 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
McDonald’s Restaurant-Milton Road (928) 774-9030
1401 S. Milton Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
MIX Flagstaff (928) 774-8200
120 N. Leroux, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Mormon Lake Lodge Steakhouse & Saloon (928) 354-2227 ex. 14
1991 S. Mormon Lake Road, Mormon Lake, AZ 86038
Mozelle’s Downtown Bakery (928) 774-5418
6 E. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Nomads Global Lounge (928) 774-7958
19 W. Phoenix Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Olive Garden (928) 779-3000
2550 S. Beulah Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Outback Steakhouse (928) 774-7630
2600 E. Lucky Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Pato Thai Cuisine (928) 213-1825
20 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ86001
Pine Country Restaurant (928) 635-9718
107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, AZ 86046
Pita Jungle (928) 774-0086
320 S. Regent St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Pita Pit (928) 213-1330
23 E. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
R.P.’s Stage Stop (928) 638-3115
114A AZ Highway 64, Tusayan, AZ 86023
Red Raven Restaurant (928) 635-4980
135 Historic Rte 66, Willams, AZ 86046
Sakura Sushi & Grill (928) 773-8880
1175 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Salsa Brava (928) 779-5293
2220 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Satchmo’s (928) 774-7292
2320 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Sizzler Steak, Seafood, Salad-Milton (928) 779-3267
2105 S. Milton Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Sizzler Steak, Seafood, Salad-Route 66 (928) 526-3391
3540 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins (928) 774-0729
6355 Highway 180, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Sonic Drive-In #1073 (928) 526-2363
2626 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Sonic Drive-In #1077 (928) 773-1123
1327 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
SoSoBa (928) 774-3471
12 E Route 66, Ste. 104, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Sportsman’s Bar & Grill (928) 774-4022
1000 North Humphreys St., #98 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Starlite Lanes (928) 526-1138
3406 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Taverna Greek Grill (928) 213-9994
2420 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Texas Roadhouse (928) 522-9247
2201 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
The Crown Railroad Cafe (928) 522-9237
3300 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
The Lone Spur Cafe (928) 440-5330
1300 S. Milton ste. 101, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
The Mayor (928) 774-3846
409 S. San Francisco, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
The McMillan Bar & Kitchen, (928) 774-3840
2 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
The Oakmont (928) 526-5125
2380 N Oakmont Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
The Place Mike & Ronda’s Restaurant East (928) 526-8138
3518 E. Route 66, Ste. 107, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
The Sweet Shoppe & Nut House (928) 213-9000
15 E. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
The Toasted Owl Cafe (928) 774-5326
12 S. Mikes Pike, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
The Toasted Owl Cafe -East (928) 774-5326
5200 N. Cortland Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Twin Arrows Casino Resort Zenith Steakhouse (928) 856-7200
22181 Resort Boulevard, Exit 219, I-40, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Weatherford Hotel & Charly’s Pub & Grill (928) 779-1919
23 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
White Dove Coffee / The Nest (928) 774-3059
2211 E 7th Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Wildflower Bread Company (928) 233-5010
530 East Piccadilly Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Your Pie (928) 440-5500
2619 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., #650, Flagstaff, AZ 86001