This review is for two family visits to the Rock Springs Cafe; one on Monday, May 18, 2026 and the…read moreother on Saturday, May 23, the start of the Memorial Day weekend. The reason we came back on May 23 was because the food and service was so good on our first visit, as we were heading to the Grand Canyon, that we resolved to stop in on our return to Phoenix later that week. Our server on our first visit was Julie, and she was friendly, attentive, and very professional. My wife ordered the taco salad with ground beef. Julie explained that the ground beef used is also used for the chili, and that it was a little spicy. My wife is sensitive to spicy food, but she decided to give it a try. It was the highlight of her meal; just the right amount of heat and not overly spicy, and rest of the salad was fresh and tasty. The cranberry walnut salad I ordered was also fresh and tasty, although the chicken was a bit dry. Our son ordered the home made biscuits and gravy, which he said were delicious. The gravy was amongst the best he's had, and it contained bits of sausage. The serving sizes were all very generous, so there was no room for pie, unfortunately. Julie invited us to come back next week and leave room for pie, so we did just that. It was a really good meal, and a great way to start our vacation, worthy of five stars. Business was relatively slow on our first visit, but, when we visited the following Saturday, the restaurant was packed, since Memorial Day is the start of the summer travel season. We were seated within 15 minutes and were promptly greeted by Dakota. She told us the kitchen was out of numerous items and gave us a few minutes to look over the menus. One of the menus was quite dirty, with what seemed like maple syrup on the plastic-covered page. This time, I ordered the rib basket appetizer, my wife ordered a chopped salad with grilled chicken, and our son ordered the Rock Springs burger. On our first visit, the food took 10-15 minutes to arrive, on this visit, it took nearly 30 minutes. The ribs were meaty, but were room temperature, and seasoning was light and unremarkable. My wife's chopped salad was stacked high and served on a regular plate. There was so much salad that it was difficult for her to eat without the salad ending up on the table and, after 15 minutes, it looked like she'd hardly made a dent in it. She said the chicken was very dry, and ended up leaving more than half or her salad uneaten. Our son had no complaints about the burger, which appeared to be cooked perfectly. We each ended up getting a slice of the Dutch crust apple pie ala mode, which was served warm with a generous scoop of high quality vanilla ice cream. Rock Springs Cafe has quite a history, and the decor really shows its Western history. However, it looks like it hasn't been refreshed in nearly 20 years, and some of the posters, plaques and other things on the wall are in rough shape. The men's bathroom are unique, furnished with urinals made from beer kegs and more license plates than you can count. Rock Springs Cafe was a great stop for us, twice, and we plan to return on our next visit to the Grand Canyon.

Came here for breakfast while way to Sedona . Guess this was long weekend so they were overwhelmed…read moreand understaff. We ordered heuvos rancheros w/o meet but the tortilla were fried and chewy and it was too dry with no sauce so no flavor at all. It comes with lot of potato though. We also took farmhouse hash again it was tasteless won't recommend the place to come. Better have breakfast in scoot dale where you have lots of better options. Ambiance is like a cowboy which was great but I came for good food so is the rating

Excellent hot drinks and pastries. Friendly service…read more Warm atmosphere Also serves alcohol and there is a sit down bar.

My credit card got used to accidentally pay for someone else's bill, in addition to mine…read more I called to get the $25 refund... but they kept the $6 tip!! Meanwhile I already paid a great tip on my actual bill, so I got a false charge and they kept the tip for themselves. If ya'll need the money that bad, keep it, just doesn't seem like the ethical thing to do. I'll be back, I'll just be sure to use cash, and make sure you all check your receipts from cove cafe so they don't double charge you!!

Food, ambience, staff were all wonderful. The only weird practice is I don't understand why even…read moreif the table is clearly open and no one was seating there before, they still make you wait 5~7 minutes outside before you are seated. Otherwise, a fantastic place. Small menu but very good.

Drove 45 mins to have a nice Father's Day lunch We called…read morethe restaurant, said they were open until 2pm When we got there, they told us the kitchen was CLOSED

Great atmosphere Great service…read more Great coffee Easy parking Met there with a group of friends. Service was quick and friendly Long table seated all of us

Good sandwich. I got mine on an everything bagel - egg, cheese and bacon and some spinach…read more The service was slow. It felt like a long wait and we were the only people who ordered food. The cook was distracted with a local chatting it up. That annoyed me. Alas, the sandwhiches were ready and they were tasty. Good fuel before a hike!

Sunday at The Grotto which can be found in the Red Truck Plaza. I had been thinking about their…read moremuffins and decided to stop. As I entered the café, I saw a regular who hangs out there all the time. After I ordered, I joined him. I ordered a blueberry smoothie and a blueberry muffin. I do enjoy the taste of blueberries. Both orders were very good. Their homemade muffins have a strudel top. Yum! They also make a nice moist scone. Very relaxing to sit in there. They have regular tables and chairs or high tops. There is also a couch if you prefer that. Of course they have their outdoor seating and many people were doing that as well. Even for a Sunday it was fairly crowded. Free refills on their regular drinks. Shared parking lot.

Just moved to Arizona on Valentine's Day and already found a little gem I know I'll keep coming…read moreback to I've been to Grotto Cafe twice now. The first time I stopped in for a glass of wine just to check it out -- they were about to close, but the staff was so kind and welcoming. I even saw a roadrunner on the patio, which honestly felt like the perfect Arizona welcome moment I went back yesterday after a 4-mile hike at Jewel of Cave Creek and had a turkey, avocado, and bacon sandwich with chips -- simple but absolutely delicious. Fresh, satisfying, and exactly what I needed after being out on the trails. Prices are very reasonable too. The vibe here is what makes it special. It's busy but relaxed, cozy but open, and you order at the counter which keeps everything easy and casual. They offer coffee, wine, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and more -- perfect for a quick bite or a chill afternoon. I especially love the setting surrounded by the little Cave Creek shops. It has such a peaceful, welcoming energy and is a great spot to sit outside, enjoy lunch, and soak in the Arizona sunshine. Whether you're hiking nearby or just exploring the area, this is a wonderful place to stop. I'll definitely be back

Diane and I ate here on our return from Scottsdale, and this family-run diner did not disappoint…read more I began with a bowl of Potato Soup which was clearly homemade. It contained large al dente chunks of potato, an ample amount of cheese, bacon strips, a little celery, and carrots. A large, juicy, and genuine decked out Chicago Dog referred to simply as The Dog then rounded out my lunch. Accompanying O'Rings were light but mostly batter. And, Diane said her Fish & Chips were okay. Soft drinks are sold in bottles here to be poured into an ice-filled mason jar. We received a generous 50% Mother's Day discount, and service was friendly and attentive. When we travel this way again, we will definitely be back.

This place has an old-school diner field to it with a new school by. I ordered the chicken fried…read moresteak. It was delicious. Very good. With the fries home fries were really good as well. The ambience was really good. I'm not too loud. Just chowder other people in the restaurant. Service was good. She kept coming back making sure we were good and didn't need anything else. All in all a great place to visit when you're up in Wickenburg

Took a drive to get out of the heat and stopped here to get lunch. We were greeted on arrival and…read moreseated. The waitress mentioned they had a fish special, so we decided to try it and a bowl of chili. The decor is classic American diner, lots of roosters and American flags. Cool! Food arrived in about 10 minutes, and looked great and everything was delicious. The cod had a light breading and fresh tasting. The fish plate included a potato, coleslaw and cornbread. The cornbread was okay, a little dry. The chili was a hearty portion and included cheese and onion toppings and crackers. Highly recommended for a nice meal in the pines.

Classic small town diner - we love it! Food is great, and super affordable. Definitely not the kind…read moreof place to go if you're on a diet, but just classic tasty diner breakfast items. Staff was very friendly!

This spot is a little hard to find, but when you go in, it is cute and comfortable. I had a posole…read more It was amazingly delicious.!! and my service was outstanding. I will be back! Thank you to Carlito's café and coffee House!

What a reversal.... Huevos Rancheros - WTF do they call it…read morethat? Two runny, watery eggs barely cooked with a small portion of a half assed pico de gallo on it. Should be hearty eggs, on top of tortillas with a nice ranchero sauce. Beans were good a d I didn't order the frozen potatoes. Really about $4 worth of food on the plate. Couldn't even eat it all, too pissed a d insult led they called this Huevos Rancheros. Pozole- Still good but no cabbage, oregano etc. to add. They did provide small container of onion / cilantro / lime. Deathly quiet in here, need music.

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.

This is a fun little pit stop to make if you're in the area. We got to the Saloon via Senator Hwy…read morefrom Prescott (only do if you're in a high clearance 4x4). Crown King Rd is an easy dirt road to get to town from the other direction. We had a burger and chicken sandwich. Food was good, service was ok. It's a great place for ambiance and an experience.

Went for dinner. We all had burgers and fries. Choices of cheese is always nice! Our server was…read morevery accommodating. Starting off inside and then moving out front- she was pleasant about it. Building was historic and no AC- we were fine with that and since we moved to patio out front it wasn't bad. Happy we got our experience. We will be back.