Parisian-leaning brunch counter in downtown Flagstaff
Forêt brings a French-leaning breakfast and brunch counter to downtown Flagstaff, about 80 miles south of the South Rim — a good detour on the drive in or out of the canyon. Order at the counter, grab a table inside or on the patio, and your food comes to you. The pastry case and espresso menu lean Parisian, but the breakfast burrito is the dish reviewers keep coming back for.
The vibe is casual and unhurried, with a full espresso list plus beer and Bloody Marys for anyone easing into the day slower. Regulars point to the breakfast burrito, the waffle, and the steak and eggs as standouts, alongside patisserie items and a corn salad that get called out for flavor. One review joked the seasoning runs a bit heavy — a sign the kitchen doesn't hold back.
Seating is first-come, first-served and the small dining room fills up, so expect a wait — reviewers mention 30-40 minutes at busier times. Worth the patience if you're passing through Flagstaff on a Grand Canyon trip and want a real breakfast instead of a drive-through.
452 reviews
9 months ago
I travel often to France so I was excited to have brunch here. They did have a lot of menu items like patisseries that reminded me of my travels. But I chose a less French option - the breakfast burrito - for breakfast. It was so delicious. The tortilla was thin and crispy and the ingredients inside were a perfect melange - eggs, refried beans, salsa and more. J’ai bien mangé et j’ai hâte de retourner!
4 months ago
The best avocado toast I've ever had! I was slightly skeptical walking in, but so glad I stayed, my tummy and taste buds were so happy with me. They have an efficient ordering and serving system, its very busy on weekends but quick on week days. We went there on 2 separate occasions and the avocado toast was delicious every time - they have taken a simple avo toast and turned it into a masterpiece. I've tried to replicate it at home - but their secret sauce has left an impression on my taste buds that cannot be copied.
3 months ago
The food here is very good! They have a decent selection of sweet and savory items on the menu and a full selection of espresso drinks. The wait was a bit long for food - 40mins, but the wait didn’t seem to bad. This restaurant isn’t very big, so getting a table to sit at took a bit as well.
2 months ago
You’re going to wait forever for food and it’s going to be worth it, just don’t come here in a rush! The avocado toast was absolutely delicious & my husbands chicken sausage and egg plate was also perfectly executed. I love how they had gluten free options for me.
7 months ago
We stopped by for lunch while visiting the area. We had the most amazing meal. My daughter got the steak and eggs. When she ordered they took the time to explain the preparation and that it takes a little longer so the set the time expectation ahead of time which was great. I got the corn salad. Everything was so flavorful. The atmosphere was so relaxing. It was one of our most memorable meals. We didn’t want to leave.