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Tourist Home Flagstaff Cafe

52 S San Francisco St, Flagstaff , Arizona 86001 USA

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The retail, breakfast and lunch addition to the neighboring Tinderbox Kitchen and The Annex Cocktail Lounge.

Reviewed by Marie A.

We were recommended this place from a barista at Late for the Train. We wanted to come early just in case it was busy. The interior is really nice, very hipster vibe. I ordered the traditional... Read more

Reviewed by Scrunch D.

Had the croissant sandwich w scrambled eggs & it was seriously so good!! The potato's need seasoning, & most of mine were burned. Which is a shame because who wants to pay for burned food. The... Read more

Reviewed by Melly T.

This little gem is located in the historic Flagstaff. It's not a full sit down restaurant because you have to order at the counter and self serve with the cutlery, water or drip coffee. We went... Read more

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• Sun - Sat: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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TOURIST HOME ALL DAY CAFÉ

In the heart of Flagstaff, you’ll find the flavorful and friendly, hip and delicious Tourist Home All Day Café.

Built in 1926 by Basque Sheepherder, Jesus Garcia, and his mother, the Tourist Home was originally a boarding house. A renovation of the historic structure preserved the building and now boasts a modern, clean and stylish restaurant with upscale appeal serving up amazing fresh pastries, baked goods, sandwiches, fresh ingredients and The Tourist Home definitely lives up to their mantra  to “Basque in our Awesomeness.”

You will smile instantly and tempt your taste buds when you order the grilled chicken sandwich made with marinated chicken breast, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, cilantro pesto, aioli, greens served on a toasted bun with chips, fruit salad, side of greens or substitute mouthwatering fries.

INGREDIENTS

• 4-6 chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
• Sturdy, good quality buns. We use a buttery “milk bun”.
• Soft goat cheese
• Roasted red bell peppers, sliced thin
• Baby greens
• Chimichurri sauce
• Red Wine Vinaigrette

INSTRUCTIONS

We marinate our chicken breasts in our house red wine vinaigrette before grilling, but a store bought vinaigrette can be used if desired. The chicken is given a soft, buttery bun and topped with homemade aioli and chimichurri sauce, roasted red bell peppers, and goat cheese and baby greens.

• Place 4-6 chicken breasts in a zip lock bag. Pour the red wine vinaigrette over the chicken. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for one hour.
• When you are ready to make your sandwiches, cook your marinated chicken breasts on your favorite grill or stovetop grill pan. Using a kitchen thermometer, make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from the grill and set aside.
• Give your buns of choice a gentle toasting on the grill. Smear a generous amount of aioli on the bottom bun and top with the baby greens and then the grilled chicken.
• To complete the sandwich, top the chicken breasts with several strips of roasted red peppers, a few ounces of goat cheese, and a generous drizzle of chimichurri sauce before adding the top bun.

Tourist Home All Day Cafe

Category Breakfast / Brunch

52 S. San Francisco St Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 779-2811

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Part restaurant, part bakery, part local hub!  Tourist Home provides counter service breakfast and lunch starting at 6 a.m., a casual dinner menu after 3 p.m., and stays open until 8 p.m.  Enjoy made-to-order hot breakfast items (including the BEST breakfast burrito around), soups, salads, sandwiches, espresso drinks, beer, wine, mimosas and bloody marys. Join friends for conversation or sip hot coffee with a fresh pastry over today’s newspaper. Delicious creations by Master Pastry Chef Kat Biemann will bring you back time and again.

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Tourist Home Flagstaff Cafe

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It was busy that morning and so we waited for less than 30-minutes, sitting in the car in the parking lot, before being seated outdoors at a covered picnic table. Having read many positive reviews about the place I was looking forward to one of... my favorite things to eat for breakfast at a restaurant, an imaginative omelet. So, I was a little disappointed to learn (I foolishly hadn’t checked out he menu in advance) that likely due to Covid choices would be limited and not include any omelets. Our server first inquired if we’d be interested in a freshly made donut and of course we responded yes, and then ordered the Brioche French toast with fresh berries for my wife and the classic breakfast (sausage patty, tots, and eggs) for me. The food arrived and it was all good, but still, I missed the magic of a good omelet. We settled up the tab at $41 including tip; it’s interesting on how much pricier what was once one of the most reasonable dining options has become. Then again, reduced capacity in restaurants has to be offset somehow and slightly higher prices are the price we need to pay to keep our eating establishments in business during the crisis. More

There were four of us and we preferred to eat inside so we waited about 30-minutes but found seating after we had purchased Bloody Marys. We were surprised by inside seating because none of us felt very secure on the movable stools with no backs.... There were no hooks to hang our bags so everything had to go on the floor. However, we were delightfully surprised by the affordable and tasty food. Between the four of us we got a Cuban Sandwich ($11), Breakfast Burrito ($8), French Toast ($8) and the Breakfast Sandwich on an English muffin with pimento cheese and bacon. I could barely see the pimento cheese and didn't taste it at all so next time I'll ask for a small side of pimento cheese too. We stayed two hours visiting so obviously the chairs weren't that difficult to get comfortable in. We will return. More

We stumbled on this place by accident and were delighted with our delicious lunch in this friendly, low-key vibe spot. My husband and I shared the delicious and generously portioned black bean and chicken burrito, which the kitchen kindly divided into two platters for us,... followed by an outstanding cinnamon bun chosen from the delectable array of fresh baked goods. Highly recommend this place.Delicious food at a reasonable price, and very friendly service. More

Today my husband and I tried to go to another restaurant for a light bite and a cocktail but there was a long wait. So we asked for a nearby recommendation and they said Tourist Home. So glad they did! Friendly hostess, we chose to... sit inside where it was a little cooler. They asked that we wear a mask while walking around or when a server was at your table, otherwise it was ok to remove with while seated. Socially distanced tables with a great atmosphere. We had cocktails (margarita and a cosmopolitan) and split the turkey bacon avocado sandwich on a 9 grain bread with their house fries. The sandwich was fresh and tasty but the French fries were soooo good! What made it tho was the house-made ketchup. I should of asked for a bottle! LOL Cole who was our server and the bartender (obviously a skilled mixologist) was fantastic. For you bourbon/whiskey fans, zoom in on the photo and look behind my cosmo. The array will make you drool! I’m hoping they’re still open later tonight so I can pop in for a night cap!! Definitely a great place to dine. Maybe breakfast might be in my future there too! The menu looked great and I bet ya they make a mean Bloody Mary!! More

Thanks so much for dining with us. We are pleased you enjoyed everything and hope you’ll dine with us again soon.

We had breakfast here (served all day) and enjoyed a perfect iced Americano and a good local take on breakfast favorites. We ate the Eggs Benedict with green-chile hollandaise served over smoked pork and the Breakfast Hash. The staff was super friendly and attentive, and... the cozy patio kept us lingering long after we finished eating. Our experience was as close to normal as you can get during a global pandemic and was a good start to our day of exploring downtown Flagstaff. Would definitely go back! More

Thank you for the kind words! We hope you’ll dine with us again soon.

We stopped by Tourist Home for breakfast on Saturday of our trip so my husband could try the cinnamon roll. It was really good. We both had different tea lattes which were also great. My husband enjoyed his breakfast burrito and I had the chicken... and biscuit. I wasn’t a huge fan of the gravy, but the biscuit was excellent. We both enjoyed our meals so much that we returned for a late lunch the same day. I had the grilled cheese and their soup of the day. Both were good. I added turkey to my grilled cheese and I think that was a wise choice. My husband had the grilled chicken sandwich and enjoyed it along with his tots. The only weird thing is that they have banana pudding on their menu, but both times we ordered it, the server acted like she had no idea what we were talking about and referred to their bread puddings. We ended up getting the banana pudding that we wanted, but the confusion was odd. More

I had high hopes for lunch at Tourist Home since it had a lot of great reviews. We ate lunch on a Tuesday around 1 pm. There was a 20 minute wait, but we ended up getting seated in about ten minutes. The patio was... very nice and tables were spread out. We ordered a Cuban sandwich, a turkey club, an iced tea, and a beer. We also asked for more water and noted that each table except for ours had its own refillable water carafe. Well, we never got a water carafe so we ended up running out of water and having to flag someone down, which was tough because they were busy. We noticed 3 tables who were seated after us all got their food and we'd been waiting for about 35 minutes. My husband's beer had yet to arrive either. Finally, we flagged down our waiter who apologized and said the kitchen must have lost out ticket. Our order came out about 20 minutes later. It was good. My husband really liked his sandwich. But it was a 50 minute wait for food, a big struggle to get water refills, and my husband's beer arrived just as we were asking for the check. So while the food was good once we got it, we didn't have the greatest experience. More

It’s refreshing to find a place that actually gives a shi* about great food. This place is comfortable, clean, and if you’re a foodie, I mean a real gritty back of the house dish pit alum, you will feel like these folks cooked with “respect”... for you. Like they cared about you because you actually “meant something” to them. The way I always cooked for my dish guys. I needed them and always showed them my appreciation through the food. From the barista, to Marley our server, to the culinary team, they nail every texture and doneness, and your eyes will get you salivating with every presentation. The hash bowl combined root veg not traditional to the norm, and the combination effin rocked my palate! Even when I was done, the beet liquor remnants combined with the egg yolk to create what looked to me like an Arizona sunset. (No... I had not smoked anything). The almond croissant was on point with flakes of buttery pastry, the right incorporation of almond paste, and a perfect caramelization on the bottom to totally nail an almost “brûlée” flavor element. Mind blowing attention to foundational culinary, with inspiring ingredient combination, and thoughtful execution. BRAVO! You should all be famous! (Just stay humble) Cheers to you! More

Walked in and had to wait but it wasn’t full so not sure why. Then we seated at the front facing the street and we were left alone for another 5 minutes . Finally a waitress came and took our order saying she would bring... our drinks. That didn’t happen. After calling another person our drinks came without cream and sugar and spoon. Our breakfast was ok. Again it was delivered, person walked away but no utensils to eat with. I had eggs over medium,bacon, and tots. Eggs were runny, bacon tasted weird and tots were greasy- only ate egg whites. Husband had eggs, sausage and hash browns. It all was just ok. Would not go back again. More

Sad to say I was very disappointed with my breakfast. I ordered coffee for myself, my wife just had water. Our waitress completely forgot to bring my coffee, I had to ask another server to get it for me. Coffee was pretty good. I ordered... home fries with my eggs and it came out with French fries. A different waitress put in a new order for me. It took quite a while until they arrived and I was just about done with my eggs. I will say my wife had the buttermilk pancakes and they were very good. One other thing I personally did not like were the seats. No tables or booths just hard round wooden seats and you at a small counter that goes around the perimeter of the restaurant. Maybe I am just old fashioned but I want to be comfortable when I eat. The people that work there were very nice and friendly. It just was not my morning for breakfast. More

Hi there- I am very sorry to hear your experience with us was anything but excellent. Sounds like we just barely missed the mark with you. Upon your next visit I hope you'll find we live up to your expectations and let us find you... More

We stopped here for breakfast on our way from Williams to Amarillo. Flagstaff is a beautiful little city but the parking is limited and isn't free. Oh well. We both had the classic breakfast, eggs over medium, hash browns, bacon, toast, English muffin and orange... juice. Everything okay to good. Eggs arrived over easy but that was fine with us. Ordering is unusual, by kiosk. Once you do that, you grab a numbered puck and place it on specific spot at your table or counter. This place was very busy. It's obviously very popular with locals. Interior space is small but they have a large outdoor dining area. Service was hectic and slow. Not much of an ambiance and the decor is sparse and plain. No big deal, we were there to eat. Too bad that overall it was only average. More

The food was good but the service was horrible. They implemented this QR code ordering system were you order food without waiter. That is horrible. It takes forever to get your food from the kitchen but if you want to add something, like toast or... something, it takes another 15 to 20 minutes. Your drinks never get refilled, you can’t find someone to help you if you have any questions. Will not be back there for sure More

The food was great. We ate here while on a visit to Az. It was so nice to find good food, not the standard restaurant fare. It tasted FRESH and wasn’t full of grease. If we had stayed in Flagstaff another day we certainly would... have returned. Further, the staff was friendly and kind. They treated us like a guest, not just another customer they had to shovel food to. I infrequently write reviews and after eating here I felt compelled to do so and give them a good rating. More

Arriving early into Flaggstaff at 4:40 am on the Amtrak train, I was hungry and tiered. The kind woman working at the Amtrak office recommended "Tourist Home All Day" Cafe because it opened at 6 am and was close to the station. I walked over... to San Franscisco Street and saw a charming building that looked like a home on the corner. I walked up the stairs and into the charming building. What an awesome place. They bake their own pastries from scratch and serve a full menu breakfast and lunch menu. It was so relaxing inside and the staff was really helpful. Enjoyed a cup of tea with a luscious blueberry scone that just came out of the oven. Nobody rushed me. I was able to relax at the table and eat my scone, and later sip on some tea. Restroom was so clean and tidy. My gosh the whole place was sparkling clean and full of warmth. What an incredible place to begin one's day especially since I hadn't slept much on the train and had a long day ahead of me heading to Grand Canyon. You'll love this place! It's Super Marvelous1 More

My husband and I went here for brunch. I liked the wide ranging menu and ambiance. The menu had a lot of variety and allowed you to build your own meal. I had scrambled eggs, a fried-breaded chicken fillet, and biscuits with white sauce gravy.... I have never noticed this on any restaurant’s menu before, and it was fun to try. It tasted very good. The portion was huge and I could only eat half of it. I also had a tasty London Fog. My husband enjoyed a hash bowl. The service is excellent and friendly, but is limited. The restaurant does some things to streamline the need for servers. Our server explained the system. You can order with a QR code, or better yet, go to the front counter and order and pay there, giving them your table number. (The tables are clearly labeled.) The server explained to us that you pick up your own silverware, napkins and glasses of water at a nearby self-serve counter. The server explained that if you order plain coffee or tea, you get a mug from the counter inside the restaurant and serve yourself. The refills are free. If you order a specialty drink like a latte or a London Fog, the server will bring it to your table. The server also removes the dishes when you are done eating. The restaurant has limited mostly shared-table indoor seating, and very extensive outdoor seating. The weather was great so we sat outdoors under a huge canopy. This canopy would probably offer rain protection. Other people sat outdoors in the sunlight in a very quiet private area that was surrounded on two sides by the walls of a former building. The outdoor seating leads to a small protected building called the annex which might be a good place to sit if it was raining hard. We enjoyed our visit to this restaurant. More

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• Service: 4.5

Tourist Home Cafe: La simple rebeldía de ser honesto.

Por: carlos dragonné.

Uno de los más grandes restos para restaurantes en ciudades a las que viajo es la dinámica de cambio y el mercado que está en constante evolución, como cualquier sociedad. Adaptar las ideas para poder satisfacer una comunidad en constante aprendizaje es lo que puede cerrar cocinas e, incluso, carreras. Ahora imaginen eso en una ciudad universitaria, con un mercado que va cambiando cada cierto tiempo. La respuesta: mantenerte lo más fiel posible a lo que te vio nacer. Bienvenidos a Flagstaff . El menú de hoy se sirve en Tourist Home Cafe.

Este espacio es parte de una tradición mucho más profunda en Flagstaff. Vecino de sus dos lugares hermanos y con un espacio que se ha mantenido prácticamente intacto por décadas en donde trabajadores venían a relajarse y divertirse a finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX, Tourist Home es uno de esos pedazos de autenticidad que sobresalen en una industria culinaria cada vez más ávida por sorprender con cosas que, a veces, ni la propia cocina entiende.

El aroma de un café extraordinario me da la bienvenida al subir los escalones y cruzar la puerta de entrada a un espacio abierto con barra al centro donde las primeras notas de un espresso doble ya empiezan a decirme que parece que he llegado al lugar correcto.

Creado a partir del éxito de dos negocios anteriores, Tourist Home ha encontrado en la cocina honesta y franca un concepto que me regresa la fe en que la exploración culinaria está hallando el camino de regreso a casa y a los orígenes que tanto parecían perdido. Porque no existe mayor declaración de honestidad que platillos que parten del amor por el sabor que nos remite a la infancia.

Me atrevo a decir que uno de los dos puntos más fuertes de este lugar -y ahorita hablaremos del otro- es la panadería, hornos de donde salen galletas y variedades de pan de esos que apapachan el cuerpo en una mañana en la que amanecimos por debajo de los cero grados y que nos va calentando desde dentro entre sabores de chocolate, avena, crema de cacahuate y mantequilla.

Y es en este punto, un día antes de terminar mi viaje por Arizona, que Tourist Home Cafe me deja en claro la mayor lección de este destino del vecino del norte: a pesar de que pensemos en Arizona como un desierto, la cultura de granjas e ingredientes es, sin duda, uno de los más grandes arraigos que existen.

Es cuando entiendes por qué la cocina sabe distinta. Si bien el concepto Farm to table tiene sus orígenes en California y el gran boom en la costa este, la realidad es que Arizona -como otros estados- lo ha dominado desde antes de que fuera una moda o un elemento de la descripción culinaria de un destino. Aquí es sólo una forma de vida. Es su forma de vida.

Con ya un poco de café de los molinos de Firecreek Coffee   en el cuerpo y convencido de regresar antes de tomar carretera a la mañana siguiente, me decido por los platillos que me darán fuerza para mi día en Walnut Canyon, así que dejo que un Sandwich de los básicos de este lugar se encargue del asunto. Urgente decirles que, tras diez días por aquí, he encontrado los dos mejores cafés de todos mis viajes por Estados Unidos tanto en Firecreek como en  Press Coffee Roasters de Scottsdale.

Mientras sorbo un tercer espresso, reparo en las botellas de vino y las latas que están a la venta detrás de la barra y Lori, gerente y un cúmulo de historias sobre maneras de enamorarse de Flagstaff en cualquiera de sus estaciones, me cuenta sobre proyectos de colaboración artesanal entre viñedos y cervecerías, entre cocineros y granjeros que Tourist Home impulsa como parte no de una moda pasajera, sino de una cultura vibrante.

Estas colaboraciones son no sólo un elemento de diversión para quienes las realizan, sino resultados de una filosofía por dejar de maquillar lo que la tierra está dando para ponerlo en manos de los consumidores. Es cuando entiendo que es el sentido de comunidad lo que le da fuerza y sustento a una ciudad como Flagstaff. No puede ser de otra forma cuando gran parte de tu vida gira en torno a la cambiante dinámica y vorágine universitaria de un campus en el que miles de personas llegan y se van conforme las estaciones del año van cambiando.

Por ello el reto de la evolución para satisfacer un mercado cambiante parecería, incluso, ajeno a Tourist Home. En una industria que está queriendo reinventar cada ingrediente llevado al plato, es esta cocina de honestidad con un sabor impecable hasta una declaración de rebeldía en la cocina. Porque, al final del día, ellos saben algo que parece que a veces olvidamos y que es bueno que nos lo recuerden.

Más allá de lo que se quiera inventar, la realidad es que como dijera el maestro Paul Bocusse, sólo existe un tipo de cocina: la buena cocina. Y no siempre llega en manteles largos. A veces nos abraza en la barra de un café en el que, al salir, descubro que no sólo fue un desayuno para aguantar el día, sino una escala menos en la búsqueda de lo que la cocina es y que entre tanta parafernalia parece que olvidamos. A eso sabe la comida de Tourist Home Cafe: a lo que siempre tendría que ser.

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Tourist Home Tomato Bisque

Ancient Grains Bowl

quinoa - farro - spring mix - roasted red bell peppers - cucumber - cherry tomatoes - kalamata olives - red onion - feta cheese - choice of red wine vinaigrette or creamy herb dressing

Traditional Cobb Salad

Grilled chicken - bacon - bleu cheese - hard boiled egg - tomato - avocado - green onion - romaine - creamy herb or red wine vinaigrette

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque

cheddar & american cheeses - hearty white or wheat bread - cup of tomato bisque

Green Chilés $ 2

Bacon $ 3.50

Smoked Pork Loin $ 4

Turkey, Bacon, Avocado Sandwich

lettuce - tomato - dijonnaise - choice of hearty white or wheat bread

Fried Chicken Sandwich

grilled or fried chicken breast - ciabatta - basil pesto - roasted red bell pepper aioli - fresh mozzarella - tomato - greens - choice of side

Sub Grilled Chicken

Reuben Sandwich

corned beef - swiss cheese - thousand island dressing - sauerkraut - marble rye bread - choice of side

Annex Burger

7oz beef patty, bacon jam, house pickles, secret sauce, cheddar, house fries, catsup

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Suicaのペンギン×CAFE＠HOME、トートバッグ付きコーヒーセットをJR東京駅で販売。数量限定

2024年4月10日 06:00

　CAFE＠HOME（カフェアットホーム）は、Suicaのペンギンとコラボした「コラボトートバッグ付きコーヒーセット」を4月10日から数量限定で販売する。

　ライフウィズ6Pセットが2500円、バラエティ12Pセットが3900円。JR東京駅改札内・丸の内地下中央口付近の「COFFEE STYLE UCCグランスタ東京店」（ 東京都千代田区丸の内1-9-1 ）で取り扱う。

　トートバッグのサイズは約190×200×100mm（間口300mm）で、水筒や財布、ポーチなどを入れられる。

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