Excellent food and service. If you see a lot of locals, you know it's good. Highly recommend!!!

We placed our name at the register, was told it would be a 30 minute wait. We were willing to do that, so we stepped outside. Only for the waitress with the terrible eye line to come out 20 minutes later & tell everyone they were closing the kitchen bec the staff were overwhelmed. & that we couldn't even sit inside bec "it's better for us if you wait outside".... WHAT?!? I'll never return. It was the worst customer service experience I've ever had at a restaurant. I don't even understand how you can stay open with that type of mentality. read more

We were starting to get hungry on our road trip so when we were at the gas station (across the street), I looked this up on Yelp and I was happily surprised to find that it had pretty good ratings. It's a solid diner with the breakfast and sandwich options you would expect. As a bonus, I thought we were given a bit more choice than I would have expected, too. For instance, I was asked what type of cheese I wanted on my burger and there were a decent amount of options when I was just expecting American cheese to be the only option. I thought my classic burger ($12) was pretty good and my boyfriend enjoyed his chicken strips ($14). The service was friendly and our food was prepared quickly. read more

The Pinon Cafe - Classic burger with cheese ($12) - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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Stopped in on my way back to Scottsdale from Show Low. What a breakfast gem! Great portions and quality breakfast food! I usually swing through Starbucks if going through Payson - it's Pinon Cafe from here in out! read more

Food was very mediocre. $16 for a burger that was just a pure letdown. French toast was beyond dry. Service was decent and atmosphere was good. read more

A very pleasant experience in an old fashioned cafe. We did not experience any of the issues in the negative reviews. We were seated promptly, our order was taken within a few minutes of arrival and the food was brought out quickly. My wife ordered the Huevos Benedictos. It tasted good. She particularly liked the verde sauce. I had a cheeseburger. It was cooked as ordered. I had hash browns in place of french fries. The hash browns were not mush. In short, an excellent meal. The waitress came around numerous times to refill coffee. Good Service! Good Food! Be forewarned, there is an upcharge if you pay with a credit card (posted on the cash register as you walk in). The cash and credit prices are both listed on the bill. We will stop here again the next time we pass through town. read more

The Pinon Cafe - Huevos Benedictos - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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The Pinon Cafe is a great place to stop for some breakfast while in Payson! It's your typical small town cafe with all the hearty breakfast options a person could want! My personal favorite, the breakfast sandwich! Be sure to try it on a biscuit since they make them fresh! Be prepared to wait, as this establishment is right on the main road and is a delight to both small town regulars and those visiting. The parking situation can be tight too - we had to park across the street and walk over. I recommend the Pinon Cafe, the staff is so friendly - you can tell it's family owned and run, they really care about their people and their food and that makes all the difference! Looking forward to coming up for a breakfast sandwich in the near future! read more

It's a typical local diner showing a bit of wear and tear on the booth fabric. The tables were clean and the other customers seemed to be enjoying their meals. We were seated, then waited almost 5 minutes before they brought water to our table. The table next to us was seated after us yet our waiter waited on them and ignored us until we brought the matter to his attention. The bacon, avocado burger was unimpressive. No seasoning on the meat and the bun was something I could get at the grocery store. I expected much better based on the reviews. Perhaps breakfast is better. read more

Absolutely fantastic! Yep, once more steak, eggs, and potatoes, my classic breakfast choice. I've been loving this combo since I was five, haha. The breakfast experience was top-notch! Everything tasted fantastic and was just right. The staff was really nice and paid good attention. They were quick with the refills too. I suggest you drop by for a yummy breakfast. It's great for families, and the restaurant has cool stuff to check out inside, making it a fun place to visit. read more

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Great spot, opens early 6am. Food was great, came out super quick. Service excellent and definitely loved the vibe! Would recommend 100%

We stopped here on our way to Winslow. It was time for breakfast, so we pulled in. The place was pretty full, but we were seated immediately. Our order was taken quickly. I ordered a breakfast burrito made with eggs, chorizo, onions, peppers, and cheese. This was packed into a hearty tortilla, not one of those paper thin ones that fall apart before you even start eating. The burrito came with salsa,but no sour cream. It also came with either country fries or hashbrowns. I chose the hashbrowns. My order was out in a reasonable amount of time. The burrito was delicious. The chorizo was flavorful and not too spicy. The hashbrowns were perfect. I was impressed with the service here. My coffee cup never ran dry, and they checked on us several times. If I'm in Payson at breakfast time, I will make it a point of stopping in. read more

Tasty food, large portions and reasonable prices. Icing on the cake is the friendly service!

Omelette was good, however there were hairs in our drinks and biscuits. Sides were underwhelming. Cinnamon roll looked very good

Pinon has become our go-to spot for breakfast after hiking. They have the best cinnamon rolls, no lie. Huge, soft, hot, fluffy, not overly frosted, and huge. Yeah, it's that big it needs to be said twice. The staff is friendly, although our last visit last Sunday we had a tall male server who was silent and did not come across as wanting to be waiting table. He was not rude, he simply was well, silent and non-communicative. My buddy said her biscuits and gravy were great. I would not, however, recommend the yogurt parfait. Its description reads "Granola topped with yogurt, berries and bananas." The yogurt was thin, the granola was bland, there was a small piece of banana peel on one of my slices, plus I was expecting different types of berries - what I received was wet, soggy (imagine unfrozen) and limp strawberries. Yuck. But the cinnamon. Heavens to Betsy, that cinnamon roll is worth the drive to Payson. read more

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The power cakes are fantastic! My husband I had breakfast here once in June while passing through Payson. He had eggs over-easy with sausage, and biscuits and gravy. I had scrambled eggs, sausage, and power cakes (a multigrain pancake with blueberries). Generally I would rate our breakfast a 4 but the Power Cakes make it a 5. In comparison, we have been buying Protein Cakes from US Egg in Tempe (and Chandler, Scottsdale and Phoenix) since the early 1980s. We love Protein Cakes and have looked all over the country/world for similar multigrain pancakes with blueberries. Here at Pinon Cafe the Power Cakes are like Protein Cakes but fluffier and with more blueberries. The Power Cakes are just as good as Protein Cakes, and possibly even better. I really recommend them. When in Payson we will return to this restaurant for breakfast. read more

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What a great little café! Food is delicious and staff are super friendly and efficient! Will definitely be back! P.S. the cinnamon rolls are HUGE read more

Oh my stars. They have everything!!!! Delicious Chicken sandwhich, bacon and cheese burger WOW. and the Reuben yummy not too salty just right !!!! read more

The Pinon Cafe - Delicious come and get it.Reuben, Bacon cheeseburger Chicken and a salad - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Friendly service! They happily split the Gila Monster sandwich, and it was delicious. read more

The Pinon Cafe - Gila Monster sandwich, split for us. - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Great biscuits and gravy always great friendly service make sure you come hungry and you won't be disappointed

The food was delicious and service was quick. Staff was so friendly and welcoming. We visited on a weekday and we were seated quickly. Like many others have mentioned they have gigantic cinnamon rolls. We have all the food a 10/10 and can't wait to go back. They do have gluten friendly options. read more

The Pinon Cafe - Giant cinnamon roll to celebrate the birthday boy. 10/10! - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Love Payson and the small business no chain restaurants. Worth the wait that sometimes happens for breakfast

One of the best places we have eaten in Payson. We frequent often and this is the first place I've been to in town that I want to leave a review for. The staff was friendly. The food was amazing. My husband got the Elvis. I had the breakfast burger. The bacon was cooked perfectly. We both were extremely happy with our meal. And will be eating here again. (The photos were half the meal...... we already pretty much destroyed them) read more

The Pinon Cafe - The Elvis - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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This is a true down home country restaurant. The food was great and homemade. I love the ambience.Server was great . Definitely a must stop.

The burgers here are outstanding! Fresh beef, hand formed patty. Delicious! We stopped for breakfast as we were driving through town. We will definitely stop here again. I got the breakfast burger and everyone was jealous! read more

Visited a few times... Portions well sized and fit the price. Went for water, past experience with coffee reminds me it's overpriced for low quality beverage. Star if the show was chicken fried steak patty. Light, tender and crispy. Egg was perfectly cooked as ordered-scrambled soft. Hash browns were so disappointing we couldn't get past the first couple of bites. Tasted like they had. Even in a warming bin then refried with old oil. Biscuit & gravy...someone has the best biscuit recipe! Light, fluffy and fresh. Next time, I would forget the flour/water paste. read more

The Pinon Cafe - Chicken fried steak with biscuit & gravy - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Me and my boys stopped here for breakfast on the way to an annual fishing trip. We picked a seat and were waited on quickly. The three of us focused in on the Redneck Bene and ordered it times 3. We were not disappointed. Fast, friendly service. Really good food. Nothing else to say. read more

The Pinon Cafe - Redneck Bene. Really good - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Delicious food and friendly service. We got a giant cinnamon bun to go. Would return next time we are in town.

I might have had the best breakfast there! I ordered scrambled eggs and bacon. The eggs were the freshest! The coffee was good and service was good. There were crowded and we sat at the counter for faster service. At the end, I also bought a muffin for togo and it was also delicious. If you are around the area, give them a try! read more

The Pinon Cafe - Bacon and eggs over easy with wheat toast - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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Owned/operated by a super-cute family. Very good down home cooking and service. The giant cinnamon roll is the (gut) bomb. BK or lunch any time. Delicious. Great experience. read more

Stopped in on a whim for some breakfast and coffee. Wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised! Staff were super friendly, quick, and kept my coffee filled and hot. Food was really good, especially the biscuits and gravy! Very warm and comfy place as well. read more

The Pinon Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

We had breakfast here and everything was good with generous portions. Server was very friendly. read more

The Pinon Cafe - Spanish omelette - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

It is a really cute place. Really good food and nice people. Will go back again. Even ran into an old friend. Thanks

We went on Father's Day so we expected it to be busy. It wasn't extremely busy but definitely steady. The service was decent but nothing special. Same with the food. Nothing bad or great to say either way. read more

Really enjoyed the service and food - Highly recommend! Nicely cooked eggs and bacon. Moist pancakes read more

The Pinon Cafe - Basic breakfast! - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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Excellent food, great service and friendly people! What more could you ask for? My fiance said it was better than any breakfast he had at any restaurant in Scottsdale. Ever. read more

Opinion Café is your basic Old School Café. The food was fine, nothing right home about, pretty basic. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was definitely nostalgic. read more

I can't believe I've never eaten here in all of my time visiting Payson. We actually found it on Yelp and decided to stop in. It's exactly what you would expect from a small town cafe, if not better. We stopped in for lunch and the place was packed. They have a good variety on their menu. I opted for the chicken strips with mashed potatoes and gravy. Everything was delicious. The service ways quick, friendly and welcoming. read more

Good service and good was great. We had breakfast and it was simple but good. I'd like to try lunch here.

Definitely didn't feel trim and fit after having the Trim and Fit Omelette lol! It was a filling omelette, but it's not as light as the name would have you think. Nevertheless, it's a good option for a brunch meal. It comes with two sides, and I really enjoyed the potatoes. They aren't mushy at all, and are salted just right! My fiancé got the Mogollon Monster special, but it sadly did not fill him up (again, misleading name), so he got two hard-boiled eggs and a muffin to finish the meal. The muffin was delicious and warm. I appreciated the sweet service and the nonstop coffee refills. The service was quite slow, though, food took forever to come, and they did that thing where they brought the bill while we were still eating, which severely rubbed me the wrong way. Why do people do that and make you feel like you should rush to pay and leave? The place itself is pretty cute. It's a small-town diner with a low-key country feel. Recommend sitting inside, and the tables outside are small and right by the cars. read more

A very cute restaurant... very polite servers , ice tea was great and lots of good food ! read more

The Pinon Cafe - Green Chile bugger. - Cafes Near Me - Payson, Arizona