Delicious Cafe

On the drive back from New Mexico, I had to stop in Payson and check this BBQ spot out, and I'm…read moreglad I did. The location was really nice and open with a patio, and the inside was spacious without the tables being packed together. Plenty of room to sit back and actually enjoy your meal. I went with the ribs, and they were smoked just right--exactly how I like them. Honestly, they didn't even need BBQ sauce. I ate some with just the rub and some with sauce, and both ways were delicious. The mashed potatoes were so good I should've ordered more. The mac and cheese wasn't overly creamy, which was perfect for me, and I can't forget the Caesar salad. Really good Caesar salad, and one thing I always appreciate--serve it on a cold plate. This one came out nice and cold and was super fresh. Overall, really good BBQ, great sides, and a nice comfortable location. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Payson.

Hello Everyone: This review is for Rim Country BBQ and Wood Fired Pizzas in Payson, AZ…read more This was our first time at this restaurant. We would definitely come back again. Because we could not decide what to order, we got the sampler plate which had meats, sides, and dipping sauces. The photos show you the "before" and "after" of our meal! Bathrooms are clean. We had no problem finding off-street parking. Analysis of experience: This plate is enough for two people. You get: two ribs, two 1/2 pieces of sausage, a scoop of pulled pork (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup), two thin slices of brisket and some sliced smoked turkey breast. Also included is a sampler container of their dipping sauces to enjoy with your meat. Sides included: baked beans, corn, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, potato salad and mac & cheese. Our meat favorites were the ribs and the pulled pork. This is why: I first tried a bit of each meat with no sauce. I don't want to review sauces and sauces can cover up/mask many issues just like a coat of paint on a wall. Therefore, I started with meat (no sauce) tastings, then moved to the meat and sauce tasting. Ribs: The rib meat easily cut off the bone and was tender. There was not a lot of meat, the bones were pretty big as you can see, but what meat there was had a nice flavor and was tender. Pulled Pork: The pulled pork was some of the most tender I have experienced. This meat went well with ALL the dipping sauces served to us. I did not get a lot of smoke flavor to it, the flavor was subtle, but that allowed for the sauces to shine a little bit. Brisket: The brisket was tender, but I felt the fat line on the top of the brisket was still too intact for me (not rendered enough so the fat juices get down into the meat) and I thought the brisket was a tad dry. Turkey: The turkey breast had a nice flavor, but again, it was very subtle. This meat was also a tad dry, not bad with sauce on it, but could have been a little juicier. That was perhaps my least favorite because it was on the dry side. Sausage: The sausage was 1/2 of a sausage cut in 1/2 again as you can see in the photo. This was a spicy sausage with a charred cut side, very nice. The char on the sausage added a nice crunch to each bite. My husband and I both agreed our favorites were the ribs and the pulled pork and should we return, these two meats would be on our radar. Regarding the sides, here is my review: The yellow corn was average - nothing special. The mashed potatoes were average - nothing special. Mac & Cheese - average, nothing special. The sauce on this item was too runny for us. The sauce wound up against other items on the plate. The cole slaw was nice, fresh tasting, but I think it needed a dash of fennel. The coleslaw and the potato salad (items which are served cold) were co-mingled on the plate with all the hot items. I would have preferred them being served inside a small bowl or container on the serving platter to keep them cold. The potato salad was very good - I would definitely order that again. The beans were excellent - I would definitely order those again. This menu item is also served with a piece of garlic bread which was very good - it had melted butter on it and tasted like garlic! I am giving this 5 Stars even with some short falls regarding flavor and or juiciness because of the environment, friendly staff, clean bathrooms, available to find parking without driving around, and menu choices. The menu is large, enough choices for everyone to get something. If we are back in the area, we will try one of their pizzas. Hannah was our server and she did a nice job checking on us since she knew it was our first time there. Very pleasant, nice smile, and good with her customers. Enjoy!

Prime Rib Saturday Special

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Midtown Yard

4.2(49 reviews)

3.8 mi

Ordered takeout and unfortunately after returning to our hotel we realized a large portion of our…read moreorder was incorrect. We ordered a double smash burger with bacon (an extra $2 charge) along with tomatoes, lettuce, and onion. The burger arrived with no bacon and none of the listed veggies. We also ordered a triple smash burger with cheddar cheese and tomatoes, lettuce, and onion -- again, none of the veggies were included. We also ordered a mashed potato bowl with chicken, corn, and brown gravy, but there was no brown gravy in it at all. Even though a lot of our order was missing, I will say the food itself still tasted good. The biggest issue, however, was the customer service. The young girl working there, who looked to be around 16 years old, was extremely rude and snotty. When I asked for plastic utensils, she replied, "We do not have any." I asked how we were supposed to eat mashed potatoes and gravy without utensils, and she shrugged and said, "Ma'am, we are a bar, we do not have it." I responded that I've ordered takeout from many bars before and they always provide plastic utensils. She then sarcastically replied, "Good for you, have a nice day." I tried speaking with who I believed was the manager (he nodded when I asked if he was), and while I was explaining the issue, the young employee continued interrupting and talking over me. Another waitress overheard the conversation and quickly returned with plastic utensils, proving they did in fact have them available. The employee then changed her story, saying she "didn't know" if they had utensils and claimed she was super sweet to me(not rude). There is no reason an employee should be speaking to customers this way. She clearly needs additional customer service training before handling customer interactions on her own.

The food is really good. I only got a salad but my friends got the Honey/Garlic wings and they were…read moretasty. Always order a basket of chips! They make fresh potato chips! I enjoyed those a lot! I think this is the "Cheers" of Payson! Everyone knew each other and the karaoke talent was solid! It was like a giant jam session! Very fun place!! They offer karaoke Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, in case that's your jam!

Hamburger

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Great Chicken Cesar Salad!

Jimmy John's

2.6(36 reviews)

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Super grateful for an amazing meal that I got free for earning point and being a loyal customer. My…read moresandwich was amazing. The staff was amazing. I was super impressed with their new strawberry lemonade. If you have not had it yet I highly recommend you check it out. The ingredients are always so fresh. The Restraunt is always so clean. Maybe someday they will need a remodel however I right now the store is always busy and there is a reason why. They provide fresh sandwiches made with fresh raw ingredients. I will keep coming back when I can afford it. Their regular sandwiches could easily be two meals if you're trying to be conservative. Leave a positive digital foot print and collect your favorite memories. But if you're here to complain let the mayo that comes on the side be a lesson. Read that label again. What's that say? And you doubt it.... As above so below my loves beautiful consciousness beautiful souls!

Ordered our food 40 minutes ahead of time. Showed at the restaurant waited 20 minutes more to find…read moreout that my online order never got pulled and now they are out of French bread. While watching them make other French bread subs. No phone call or anything. I could have made it to our cabin by now. Hungry and late now. Ughhh so frustrated.

Seating

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Lemonade

Macky's Grill

4.2(519 reviews)

0.3 mi

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!!

We drove up from west Phoenix for a few hours in cooler weather. Payson itself is very nice. We…read moredecided to try Macky's Grill because it was dog friendly. We had a wonderful lunch on the patio. The portion sizes were large and the food was delicious. The service was fantastic. We will eat here again. Thanks for the great experience.

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Lots of outdoor seating options

Buffalo Bar & Grill

4.1(589 reviews)

0.2 mi

Loved this place!…read more Found it on google and needed to try it! I ended up ordering the Beast burger with green chile, it came on s sturdy bun, cooked perfectly juicy and flavorful. Onion rings were great, hand breaded and not from the freezer. Overall great service , food, and unique ambiance! We'll be back again!

Was driving through Payson months back and was hungry. I've heard about this spot many a times and…read moredecided to check it out. You can't help but look around at all the abnormal decorative pieces they have everywhere! The service is great and the atmosphere is fun. The food is ok....nothing to write home about. But the experience was worth the stop. On a scale of 1 to 10, I might stop in again? Maybe? The jury is still out.

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The Pinon Cafe

4.2(380 reviews)

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.

View from counter

Steak and eggs and potato breakfast

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By The Bucket

4.3(120 reviews)

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When we saw the sign I was so happy to see they were still around and in a new location after…read morereturning to Payson with my new husband after years of being out of state! I had never tried them before and the hubby and I were feeling Italian. I'm kicking myself for not being a customer sooner. He gets the meatball sub (sometimes 2) every time. He has never loved a sandwich more. I at the moment am going through chemo and there's many foods I can no longer tolerate! The one food my body can handle is the Alfredo sauce and their noodles cooked perfectly! It's my go to Everytime with extra sauce and 2 meet balls! I'm not kidding they are to die for!! Never disappoints on flavor! They are closed on Mondays we found out sadly!! I can't say how great it is....just go try it!!

This is a cute family owned restaurant that is super friendly. It's a quick stop for a pretty ok…read moremeal to feed the family on a busy weeknight. We got a bucket of spaghetti with marinara, 6 meatballs, and garlic bread for under $40.

Location Closed

1 person meal with meatballs

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Garlic bread for 1 person meal

Sweet Country Charm

4.5(46 reviews)

1.0 mi

Cute little shop right on the maid road in Payson. I came here a long time ago and got some sweets…read morethen. I just got a rocky road truffle this time around but I had fun browsing some of the other knickknacks / souvenirs. They have gelato and fudge as well as basic candies. Service was pleasant and fast. Highly recommend! @azfitfoodfun

Easy location. Very friendly and helpful service. Great products. We will be back. Thanks.read more

Soda.

More candy!!!

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They have something for everyone!

Beeline Cafe

3.8(239 reviews)

0.3 mi

My wife, daughter, father-in-law, and I stopped into Beeline Cafe on a Saturday morning before…read moreheading up to Woods Canyon Lake for a day of fishing. There's something about starting a day in the mountains with a small-town diner that just feels right. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome. They were especially kind to our daughter, chatting with her and making her feel like she belonged there. As a parent, those little moments don't go unnoticed. The food is classic diner breakfast in the very best way possible. No gimmicks. No unnecessary twists. Just breakfast done well. My wife and I both ordered the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs, hash browns, and a side of bacon. My daughter went with a waffle topped with whipped cream and strawberry preserves, while my father-in-law also opted for the biscuits and gravy. Everything came out fresh, hot, and exactly how you'd hope a breakfast cooked on a seasoned griddle would. The coffee stayed hot, the service never skipped a beat, and the entire meal felt like the perfect start to a day outdoors. Beeline Cafe isn't trying to reinvent breakfast. It's preserving the kind of local diner experience that's becoming harder and harder to find. It's a local favorite for a reason, and after our visit, I completely understand why.

Food was pretty good. But the peach pie to go was fire!!! We came here on our way back from a…read morecabin in Heber. It was quaint and there wasn't a wait. We were glad to get some home cooking before heading out

Beeline Cafe - This Waitress was absolutely amazing. Hot coffee as I sat down, coffee cup never got less than half empty, immediately hit it off with her

This Waitress was absolutely amazing. Hot coffee as I sat down, coffee cup never got less than half empty, immediately hit it off with her

Fresh whipped butter

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Inside of the cafe'

Backwoods Bar & Grill

3.9(132 reviews)

We spent the weekend in Payson and found Backwoods Bar And Grill. We had a couple cold beers and…read moreordered the Meat Specialty Pizza!! It was loaded with toppings and very tasty!! Our server, Ricky, was friendly and efficient! He did a Great job taking care of us! We liked the sports bar ambiance as well. It was nice to relax and watch football while we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely be back when we visit Payson again

Awesome place!! We…read morejust had Backwoods for the first time and we loved it. They have such a cool vibe and the food was awesome. Skylar was our server and she was darling. The kids food came out first which we always appreciate. This is definitely going to be our new spot when visiting family here.

TVs everywhere

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Ruthe A.

5 years ago

Went to cafe for a salad with a friend HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE WITH KITCHEN STAFF WAITRESS THAT COULD BARELY SHOW UP TO CHECK IN( later found out it was pathetic excuse for civilized conversation Of owner) about complaint of her kitchen, horrible excuses throughout and she complains she doesn't appreciate my frustration in just trying to get plates, silverware or any attentive service at all, Don't bother Place smells of dirty gym socks and owner expects excuses to be the way to go!!! Rather spend $ on eating there donate to sending owners butt to Manners classes rather than cooking and trying to enjoy your meal there read more

Tecia B.

3 years ago

My kids picked this cafe on the way to Tonto park, and it was perfect! Delicious food, sweet staff, gluten-free options. We had lunch on the way in and stopped for dessert on the way back. It doesn't look like much from the outside, and it's right next to a...Trump store? But I'm glad we went in anyway. read more

Catrina D.

6 years ago

Loved the interior colors and designs! The BLT was great and so was the sausage chili. The portions were not too big and not too small. Lots of options on the menu and very clean restaurant. Definitely eating there again!. read more

Loni T.

459

5 years ago

Great family owned spot with super unique and unbelievably DELICIOUS food and teas!!!!! Definitely a need to stop spot on your way into Payson but sooooo happy we just moved here so I get to enjoy it all the time!!!! read more

Cole C.

6 years ago

Good things come to those who wait! Food isn't made until you order, and while small the staff is happy and bustling. Couldn't ask for a better place in Payson, you can even watch them make it fresh for you! read more

Gennica R.

6 years ago

Super super good food! Always made fresh and quickly. Staff is super kind and the restaurant is always clean.

Jonas R.

4 years ago

Amazing atmosphere and delicious food. The only thing I would say is the price. Otherwise it was awesome!

Jerome M.

3 years ago

Great little place. Food and service are amazing. Highly recommend. You need to try it.

Debbie B.

4 years ago

The food was fresh and service was quick even though we were a group of 20 at lunchtime

Arrant L.

6 years ago

Wonderful food, wonderful people. Easily one of the best places in town!!

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