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    Early Bird Cafe

    4.3 (264 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Combo basket (onion rings, jalapeño poppers, mushrooms, zucchini, cheese sticks)
    CG L.

    Still just ok after a few visits. Thought breakfast would have been their specialty, but it was all overcooked. A good place to go if you're not looking for anything special, but there are some better options nearby.

    Pancake side
    Alexandra L.

    Came up to Pine on a Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving for some off roading fun on the trails. It was our first time at this restaurant. It's a pretty big place inside, lots of tables and vinyl upholstered booths. It was pretty busy, but service was quick and friendly. We ordered and the food came out so fast! Food was hot, portions are big! And it all was really tasty. This is what a breakfast diner in the mountains should be. We'll definitely be coming back!

    Lunch menu 2

    This is the kind of place that locals eat at regularly. The food is good quality and quantity. The service is friendly and very skilled at what they do. One of our favorite places to stop when we are in the area.

    Huge biscuit and gravy
    Krissy H.

    So I just wanted to share my experience at this little café - it's nothing fancy, just your typical café vibe. But honestly, the food was a total surprise! We got the chicken fried steak, and it was pretty darn good - nice and flavorful! The bacon was perfectly cooked (I know, shocking, right? Haha!). I had to say that cause believe it or not I have had bad bacon places not sure how you can mess bacon up, but some places do, And the country fried potatoes were delicious, with yummy onions in them. Just a heads-up though, if you're craving a mimosa or bloody Mary.with your breakfast, this might not be the place. But if you're looking for some seriously good comfort food, definitely check it out!

    Two egg & bacon breakfast
    Desiree D.

    I have to say this is one of my favorite places to stop and grab breakfast while in Pine. Just good solid food, great quick service at a family friendly restaurant. No bells and whistles but you don't need it.

    2 eggs breakfast - solid!
    Vivian H.

    On my drive back from my weekend camping/caving trip, I needed some breakfast and this place got great reviews so I stopped in and it did not disappoint. Service was impeccable and this place is a well oiled machine and definitely do business right! They have an outdoor area to dine in so that was just lovely on a beautiful early Sunday morning breakfast. Coffee was ok, but everything else was stellar. I had the 2 eggs special and had to give their biscuit a try. Biscuits are ginormous and delicious! I also spotted a spiced apple cobbler to take home and it is just so yummy and good! Definitely stop into this place, you'll be happy you did!

    Biscuits & Gravy, 2 eggs, bacon and honeydew.
    Keith V.

    Went for breakfast and was surprised! It was sooo good. I had the special: 2 eggs, bacon, biscuit & gravy. The biscuits are HOMEMADE!!! Can't wait to go back and try other stuff. Our waitress was efficient but not a lot of smiles. Maybe she was having a bad day. But the food was excellent.

    Open face hot turkey sandwich with REAL mashed potatoes!
    Lynda A.

    Was in Pine for my quarterly visit the other day and literally every food provider was closed. I was starving and Early Bird was open so I went. I was sort of greeted and led to a table that needed cleaning. No biggie. I was brought water by the young gal who sat me; she was also the only person to refill it for me. Eventually my server arrived and literally only asked for my order, which was the open face hot turkey sandwich. My food arrived about 20 minutes after ordering and my server merely slid it in front of me. Didn't ask if I needed anything else and never came back except to slide the check in front of me. Not sure if it was a bad day; I try to give the benefit of the doubt but... The food however, was worth it. Juicy turkey, REAL MASHED POTATO and yummy seasonal veggies. I would return for the food and homemade desserts, service was inadequate and unprofessional.

    French Toast
    Adriana V.

    Soooo yummy! We ordered French toast, pancakes, Country fried steak and it was delicious. I would recommend the pancakes over French toast. Service is great, they are very attentive & not just one waitress, all of them will ask if you need anything which is rare to see elsewhere. We will always come here for breakfast when we are in town again.

    French toast, biscuit, vegetarian breakfast burrito!

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    Best breakfast in town, family owned and run. Great ribs and meatloaf dinners. Love the staff.

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    7 years ago

    Breakfast was great! Service was very good. I would return over and over again. Thiis is a really cute place.

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    Best biscuits and sausage gravy I've ever had in a restaurant. Pancakes are yummy too

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    Fantastic little small town diner. Great breakfast good service and easy and quick to get in and out.

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    Wow, you can't go wrong having a great breakfast here! GREAT wait staff and the food was out quick!!

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    Food was amazing! Service a little slow but food was worth the wait! You get a ton of food for a great price

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    If you're in Pine you better stop at the early bird cafe and order the big bird breakfast! Best service and breakfast food in town!

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    Ask the Community - Early Bird Cafe

    What time do they serve thee Early Bird special till?

    9:30 am Excluding the weekend

    Is it pet friendly?

    They have an outdoor patio in front for pets where you don't even need to enter the restaurant to access the patio

    What time do they serve breakfast until?

    Not sure , I think all day

    Just wondering bc there's outside eating is it also dog friendly?

    Yes there is

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    Rim Country BBQ and Wood Fired Pizza

    Rim Country BBQ and Wood Fired Pizza

    4.5
    (426 reviews)
    12.7 mi
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    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!

    Anyone who knows Jimi knows that he often drinks a Stella with his meals. Classic Jimi. Rim BBQ is…read morea great place to do just that! Jimi drives through Payson often but rarely eats there. Glad he did this time because the BBQ delivered! Just had some leftover Ribs for lunch. A rib as good or better than the one God took from Adam to create Eve. Inagaddadavida honey! 5 stars

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    Prime Rib Saturday Special
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    Crosswinds Restaurant

    Crosswinds Restaurant

    4.3
    (187 reviews)
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    We enjoyed Easter Sunday breakfast at Crosswinds. Breakfast is served all day…read more We were seated promptly at a window where we had a great view of the Mogollon Rim and the airport runway, where small planes land and take off. We both had sunny side up eggs, bacon, hash browns, corned beef hash, delicious fluffy pancakes and bottomless coffee. Everything was piping hot and delicious. They also have a full menu for lunch and dinner. The burgers served at the table next to us looked awesome. This place reminded us of a typical diner back east in New Jersey: happy servers, plentiful and delicious hot and fresh food, great coffee and fresh baked home made pie. So if you find yourself in Payson and need a great meal with a family friendly vibe, go to Crosswinds. They have plenty of free parking too.

    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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