This place was great! So great, we went twice in one day…read more We came right at openings for breakfast and the clean, bright space and fun menu made us optimistic. I had the Holla Tots -- tater tots with ham, bacon, egg, and hollandaise. Delicious! I also ordered a Mangonada Mimosa which was so fun. We ended up coming back for lunch where I shared the turkey club and a BLT. It was packed at lunch but somehow still easy to find a spot to sit. This place has food and drink options to suit a lot of tastes, great staff, and plenty of seating in a cute space. The attention to detail is clear from the fun food and drink names to the decor (especially the bathroom) and the 3 or 4 kinds of ketchup. I wish they had one near me!

"Persnikkity's Food Offers a Lot: Hits the Hungry Spot"…read more Walking into Persnikkity in Show Low (which I have done many times from their old location to their new one), you immediately feel like you've stumbled onto something the town's been keeping to itself. The place has that lived-in charm where locals know each other's orders, and the staff treats you like you're part of the club from minute one. I've made the Asian chicken wrap and twisted beef Philly my reliable go-tos--they nail that balance of fresh and hearty that keeps pulling me back. The morning totchos are a brilliant mess of everything breakfast should be, the chicken and waffle hits that sweet-savory note without trying too hard, and even their bagel with salmon comes out like they actually care about it. The vanilla matcha bubble tea deserves its own mention because it tastes like someone put thought into it rather than just dumping powder into a cup. Service here makes the food taste even better--attentive without hovering, friendly without being fake. The vibe is casual enough that you can show up in whatever you're wearing, but the food quality makes it clear they're taking things seriously where it counts. It's the kind of spot where you find yourself coming back not just for one signature dish, but because the whole experience just works.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Solid to-go sandwich for lunch…read more Pastrami. And the bread was fresh and delicious First visit and I recommend, next time will be pizza and beers on the patio!

Originally, I ordered the large Tuscan White Bean and Sausage and a small house salad. When they…read moreput the soup bowl in the window, it was less than half full, so I asked to get the small soup since it looked like the same amount of soup for significantly less cash. The soup was barely lukewarm. It had a pretty decent flavor, but the only chunks in it were big pieces of carrot. There were no discernable beans or sausage in the mix. The salad was delicious. The place was clean, but the gal running the pass was not friendly at all. She dropped my food and turned away without a word. No thank you, enjoy, nothing. I will go back to try the pizza, and will certainly have the house salad with balsamic dressing again. It was worth the visit alone.

Sweet spot . We have been here many times. Food is delicious service is friendly and informative…read more Inviting and cozy inside and very cute on the deck. Always a great place to have a cold.drink and get a bite to eat. I would recommend MJ's Hideaway for a couple or even a party.

The outside area is nice with a walk up bar and stage for music. The food is typical bar food but…read moredidn't disappoint. Service was good, we will definitely go back.

This was AMAZING!!!!!! Loved the chips options we got to choose from too! Fully loaded hoagies…read morethat'll leave you extremely satisfied. 12/10 would return again asap!

Luckily yesterday was a rather warm day so we could grab lunch here. Parking lot is almost…read morenonexistent. We parked at the hotel next door ( I asked the guy at the front desk and he gave me permission ). Even though this place is completely outdoors all of the tables and benches were very clean. I ordered their meatball sandwich and omg. The marinara is not too overwhelming, the meatballs are tender, hoagie roll is delicious and the roasted bell peppers are fantastic. You have to choose any bag of chips they have to offer. And don't get me started on their tiramisu cupcakes

Delicious food, comfortable seating, and excellent service. We will most definitely be back when…read morewe're in this neck of the woods again.

I ordered the half turkey sandwich and side salad. The food was fresh and flavorful. However, the…read moreportion sizes were quite small. I could easily have eaten another half sandwich or perhaps a bowl of soup. I sat outside and it was quite pleasant. The service was warm and helpful. I will certainly go back. I have provided pictures of the current July 2026 menu.

We had breakfast at the Lovely Bear Cafe, a charming new restaurant in Lakeside near Pinetop, and…read moreit was such a fun little find! The café is small, quaint, spotless, and filled with playful bear décor that gives the whole place a warm, cheerful personality. It has the cozy feel of an old-fashioned country diner--the kind of place where you can settle in with a hot cup of coffee and enjoy a hearty, homemade breakfast. And let's talk about the food and those portions--OH MY! I ordered three eggs, bacon, hash browns, and homemade biscuits and gravy. Everything was cooked to order, arrived surprisingly fast, and tasted wonderful. The biscuits and gravy especially satisfied that serious comfort-food craving I had that morning. They were warm, filling, and exactly what I needed! The coffee was a good, strong black brew that fit the country-café experience perfectly, and the prices were exactly what I would expect to pay for such a generous breakfast. The restaurant was busy, and with only two waitresses working, they could definitely have used another set of hands. A few guests had to ask for coffee refills or their checks, but this is a brand-new restaurant, and I am sure they are still working out the little details. The staff was working hard, so bring a little patience and enjoy the experience. Lovely Bear Cafe has all the ingredients to become a local favorite: delicious homemade food, huge portions, reasonable prices, fun décor, and plenty of small-town charm. Give this new café a chance to delight you the next time you are visiting the Pinetop-Lakeside area!

Service was great Food was delicious…read more No wait on a Saturday My son had the oatmeal; my husband got the chicken fried steak. Our bill was reasonable.

Friendly service! Awesome menu. So many things looked great hard to only choose 1 sandwich…read more 100% I'll go back.

Simply the best! And not just for Lakeside or Pinetop-Lakeside or the mountain! Also fresh…read morecannoli, Italian Cream sodas, soups etc etc. I love this place

We had a good experience at this firehouse subs. Quick,…read morefriendly service. Good food made to order. Clean dining room. Fancy soda machine. Felt like it was a worthwhile stop!

Firehouse subs was reliable, the meat always delicious and the time it takes to get your order…read morepretty quick. It's nice to have something familiar and easy to order in Show Low when we are vacationing from the valley.