Duza&#x27;s Kitchen

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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Interior

Beeline Cafe

3.8(239 reviews)

0.8 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'

Delicious Cafe

4.4(161 reviews)

The service was great, Dannie was so helpful! The food was…read moreamazing (Double BLT Croissant) and when my daughter was able to have it (with a peanut allergy!!) Thanks for the great food and amazing service.

The reason why I chose this place is because my niece is diabetic so we need a gluten-free options…read morewhich they have plenty of. My niece ordered the cheese pizza which you said was really good. I had the egg white omelette, which was really good. My partner had the BLT salad which she said was all right. My sister-in-law had half a sandwich and potato soup and she said the soup was awful that it was clumpy and not very good and she didn't eat it. Overall, we paid about $150 (including tip) for lunch which we all know is too high, but that's just because of the time we live in. The service was great. We will be back.

Family friendly. Booster seats available.

Hot caramel macchiato

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Cinnamon roll latte

Common Grounds

4.6(143 reviews)

I'm a big fan of this cute, local coffee shop and often stop when I'm passing through Payson. This…read moremorning I got one of the local favorites - the Mogollon mocha latte with whipped cream. I've tried a few of their drinks and have enjoyed all of them. I just wish they put the prices on the menus. The staff are very friendly here. There's a decent bit of seating inside and outside. We got here early enough to have no problem parking but when we left the lot was completely full.

The absolute best staff ever!!! So kind and delicious coffee and pastries with local ingredients…read morelike local honey etc relaxing cozy inside.

Apple scone

Iced Latte

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Crosswinds Restaurant - Payson Airport

4.3(189 reviews)

1.8 mi

What a lovely start to the day!…read more Enjoyed a wholesome American breakfast while entertained by at least 20 small planes coming and going from the Payson Airport. Arrived at 8:30 am on a Saturday, and while the place was busy but we were seated at a corner window quickly. Service was quick and friendly. I enjoyed one of the lightest, fluffy pancakes I've ever had with tasty thick bacon. My husband lauded the hash-browns. The tables are cute - laminated with little cards promoting local business. Bonus: picked up pies to share with our crew for dinner. Enjoyed talking with the baker that was taking a break outside watching the planes. Seems like most of the staff have been working here a long time. I'd say this is a don't miss...

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.

Banana cream pie

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Fairway’s At Payson Golf Club

4.5(20 reviews)

Service was mediocre, and we ordered burgers from their limited menu. We sat outside as it was a…read morenice day. Waitress brought food and told us condiments were inside. My wife and daughter went in to get their condiments, and when they returned, they said there was only ketchup and mustard and both containers were empty. Bartender got some packets for us. No lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc. The food was okay, but not great. Won't be going back, very disappointed.

Such a hidden Gem Sad because it should just be a wonderful Gem…read more Wonderful chef-created Food with a beautiful setting outside the patio .. You will want to go right back again and again

Some yard games in the patio.

Part of the large patio overlooking golf course.

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Large dog-friendly patio

Cedar Ridge Restaurant

3.4(37 reviews)

This was our second time having breakfast at Cedar Ridge & it truly did not disappoint. Our server…read moreMoira was absolutely fantastic! Her sense of humor & customer service was outstanding. It was a Sunday morning so the restaurant was kind of busy, we waited about 10 minutes to be seated but service did not suffer. Our meals were spot on & delicious. Another great experience thank you!

Great food great prices fast service. Why go spend $20 at McDonald's for a law meal when you can…read morestop in here and get a great meal for a great price. We'll definitely be going back.

Kids Racher's breakfast $3.99 - 7/31/23

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Salad from the salad bar

Tiny's Family Restaurant

3.5(58 reviews)

1.6 mi

We were escaping the summer heat in Payson, arrived at about 9:30am. Parking was ample and…read morerelatively easy. We were greeted and seated immediately. There were a few other diners, restaurant was less than half full. Typically dinner decor and vibe. The server was friendly and helpful with answering a few questions. We ordered the southwest omelette, classic breakfast with sausage and sirloin steak and eggs. Two of us opted to replace potatoes with fruit. We all enjoyed our food. My steak was cooked medium rare as ordered and flavors were good. Recommend for a tasty breakfast at a reasonable price!

So four of us rode from MESA to Payson for breakfast we decided to go restaurant and had an…read moreexcellent breakfast two of us ordered the sirloin breakfast and the other two ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast everybody's food was delicious hot or ordered correctly what more kit he asked for great service and it's a cool little place that reminds me of the restaurants back in Iowa

Ambiance was ok. A little over decorated.

Corned beef, Biscuits and gravy and Meatloaf

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Alfonso's Mexican Food

4.1(163 reviews)

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Honestly, the food is very tasty and we were pleased with our selection. We used to go to one of…read morethe other places in town and an employee of mine told me that this one was better. They don't have quite the selection of the other place, but the food is very good. My only criticism would be. There was not much in the way of carrots left by the time we got there on Sunday and they put the guacamole on the chips instead of giving it to you on the side. So the chips got sort of soggy by the time we got home. I will definitely have the shrimp tacos again. It was delicious and my son was very pleased with his Carne Asada tacos with guacamole. We also had a Carne Asada quesadilla and the famous chips with the guacamole already on them. Everything tasted very good. The inside is not anything fancy, but there's a few seats and there's a salsa bar with really nice salsa, limes, and if you can go when they are not out of carrots, there are carrots. I wished that their pickled carrots had more garlic in them. So I guess that would be my second criticism or more of a suggestion. The people there are very nice and if you can find the place you should go.

This is a small counter-service place with great food. My friend and I like to ride to Payson and…read morehave B'fast there bc of the food and location. It's clean and the cashier is very pleasant. Never been dissatisfied. The place is set back from the road a bit so it could be a little hard to spot...the first time

Nice breakfast burrito. Rolled tightly and perfect.

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Love little stops like this

Macky's Grill

4.2(521 reviews)

0.7 mi

Food is excellent and our server, Megan was the best server we have ever had!! We definitely be…read moreback.

We've been eating here for many years when we come up to Payson and we've never had a bad meal. The…read morehamburgers are absolutely crazy good no matter how you order them, and the carrot cake is to die for. We stopped in on our way in from Albuquerque today and arrived late because of traffic. Unbeknownst to us, they closed at four on Sundays and we walked through the door at 4:01. They seated us, took our order fed us and apologize for the plates because everything was being put away. We were served the typically delicious meal that Mackey's is known for and taken care of, even though they were actually closed. When the check came, we were told there was no rush, but of course we hurried because these nice people deserve to get home on time!

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John M.

1

15

5

1 year ago

I recently visited this restaurant for breakfast with my girlfriend, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The staff we encountered were very curt for no reason but we decided to stay. I ordered the four-egg omelette with portabella mushrooms, bacon, and sausage. What was served resembled more of an egg wrap, lacking flavor and depth. The mushrooms were clearly canned rather than fresh, the sausage appeared to be small crumbles from a patty, and the bacon consisted of a few pieces clumped together. My girlfriend ordered the "French Toast," which bore little resemblance to the dish's traditional preparation. It was presented more like a layered cake--overly sweet, dry, and served without sufficient syrup. Overall, the quality and preparation of the food did not meet expectations. This was our first visit and, regrettably, it will also be our last. Diners should be mindful to ask about how items are prepared before ordering. read more

Mike W.

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29

12

2 years ago

What a gem this place is! I was in Payson checking out some Antique shops and while driving down a random street looking for a place to eat I found Duza's. I could see plenty of cars in the parking lot and people sitting at tables outside, I figured I would give it a shot. The inside of the restaurant is very clean, and a little unique with the decorations, it has a very nice welcoming feel to it. The waitress came and proceeded to show me a sample of the special of the day on a serving tray! This was a nice touch as it gave me an idea of what the portion sizes are here. I ordered the Avocado on Rye Toast. What came next I was not expecting at all. The plate of food was creatively arranged. I actually hated to destroy it with my knife and fork because it looked very well prepared, like art. I was not disappointed on the quality of the food either. Definitely on my list to come back. See pics below. read more

Joe G.

10

8

0

7 years ago

I just left Duza Kitchen and I already know I'm coming back tomorrow. It is the hidden gem in Payson. The people that are here are so catering to you, there was never a time when we felt we weren't being attended to.. The absolute best part, besides the staff, is the amazing food. I have never been speechless describing food, but right now I'm absolutely speechless.. Well prepared, awesome presentation, and the taste is out of this world. Duza Kitchen is a must! Very intimate setting and the people here make you feel like you are the only ones in the place.. Head there now, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Mb C.

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1

0

5 years ago

What a joke of a place. If you like illegal and unfair labor practices, pretentious people who think they are above you, or stuffy overpriced places, then this is the joint for you. If you or anyone you know has ever worked in the service industry, then do yourself a favor and avoid this place. They don't pay workman's compensation, they don't pay into social security, and they consider employees as independent contractors. Also, can you say farmed fish? Say no to bad bosses and environment destroying fish farms. #knowyourfishermen. read more

Brandon B.

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6

0

2 years ago

Had breakfast here the other day with my parents. Amazing food as always. Staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely check out this local gem when passing through payson and escaping the city heat. read more

Kyle H.

187

4

0

5 years ago

From CA - Best breakfast I've had in a long time - wonderful presentation- wonderful flavors - wonderful service!!

Jason F.

0

5

3

11 months ago

Awesome staff and cuisine! Wonderful atmosphere. Great breakfast and dinners. One of Payson's best restaurants.

Colin P.

16

28

1

5 years ago

The food is excellent, but way too expensive for what you're getting. The servers are friendly and cheerful

Debra A.

26

5

1

4 years ago

Wonderful food & amazing service! Love this place & highly recommend it to anyone in the area!!

M D.

3

9

56

7 years ago

Come see whatever one is talking about... Just relocated from Phoenix to Payson Arizona.

Lisa H.

0

15

1

6 years ago

Glad to have found this place! I've always had great, fresh food and great service here!

Heather M.

0

2

0

5 years ago

Excellent food. We have been many times and are never disappointed.

Maria R.

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7

0

3 years ago

This place went downhill quick.

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What a lovely start to the day!…read more Enjoyed a wholesome American breakfast while entertained by at least 20 small planes coming and going from the Payson Airport. Arrived at 8:30 am on a Saturday, and while the place was busy but we were seated at a corner window quickly. Service was quick and friendly. I enjoyed one of the lightest, fluffy pancakes I've ever had with tasty thick bacon. My husband lauded the hash-browns. The tables are cute - laminated with little cards promoting local business. Bonus: picked up pies to share with our crew for dinner. Enjoyed talking with the baker that was taking a break outside watching the planes. Seems like most of the staff have been working here a long time. I'd say this is a don't miss...

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.

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