Grand Canyon Kick Ass Koffee

Tucked inside a gas station store on AZ-64 in Williams, Grand Canyon Kick Ass Koffee is the kind of find you don't expect from a fuel stop — and locals treat it like a genuine coffee shop rather than a quick-stop afterthought. It's earned a 5-star rating from its regulars, who describe it as their standard stop on early-morning drives up to the canyon.

What to get

Reviewers single out the signature "Grand Canyon" latte, paired well with an in-house baked triple chocolate brownie, and the espresso drinks in general get consistent praise. There's also a small gift shop and a bathroom on-site — useful details when you're topping off the tank before the final stretch to the park.

• Location: inside the store at 5235 AZ-64, Williams — last coffee stop for miles before the South Rim entrance
• Hours: open daily, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Rating: 5.0 stars

It's a small operation, but a dependable one. Early risers making the drive up swear by it, and it works just as well as a last coffee before the canyon or a road beverage on the way back to Williams.