Cafe & Bakery

The Station Café and Lounge

Gluten-free paninis and espresso on the way to Snowbowl

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$$$$Flagstaff, AZ

About

On Fort Valley Road toward Snowbowl, The Station Café and Lounge covers Flagstaff's espresso stop by morning and shifts into a low-key beer-and-wine lounge as the day goes on. Reviewers consistently single out the gluten-free kitchen — the panini bread and cinnamon roll come up again and again as better than the standard version, not just a substitute.

What to order

Espresso drinks earn steady praise, with reviewers calling out a well-balanced cinnamon cream latte and creative seasonal specials from the bar staff. On the food side, the Lumberjack panini (corned beef with an onion sauce) gets repeat mentions, and the s'mores bar is a favorite grab-and-go treat. Once the coffee rush thins out, the space shifts into its lounge side with a local beer and wine list.

Good to know

Hours: open daily, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6 stars from roughly 200 Google reviews
Setting: Fort Valley Road, on the way toward the San Francisco Peaks and Snowbowl

Service shows up in review after review as quick and genuinely friendly. It's a practical caffeine-and-food stop for staging a Flagstaff morning before heading up toward Snowbowl or out to the Grand Canyon.

Reviews (212)

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4.6

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Alisa Taylor

a month ago

The matcha was amazing. I also loved the variety of gluten free bakery items as well as the coconut curry soup. Everything I ordered was delicious and high quality. I highly recommend!

openwaterraver

2 months ago

Every so often the good reviews here on Google fails me. The food here was definitely not worth the price. $15 panini and literally just 2 slices of thin meat (see picture). $7 cappuccinos were quite weak. 2 coffees, 2 under whelming sandwiches and a small bowl of soup plus tip for $65. The cashier’s screen also pressured me to tip, of course this is common these days even though I had to come back up to pick up my food, and the table I sat on had crumbs all over it from the last customer and I had to bust my own table and return my baskets after eating. Not sure what I just tipped for.

John Wilson

3 months ago

The BEST gluten-free breakfast I’ve ever had. The GF panini bread is smaller than a panini, but it’s better: more like a soft but flaky biscuit. It’s flavorful and it stays together the whole meal and the sandwich itself was delicious. Dip it in the sauce they give you (I got the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich) because it makes the whole thing sing. Espresso drinks are excellent—perfectly balanced medium/dark roast blend with full flavor. The GF cinnamon roll is LEGIT and I made myself save half of it to savor it longer. Service was quick and friendly. Everyone in our family liked the food. If I’m ever anywhere close to this place I’m coming back. Perfection. I’d come here every week if I could. Even our kids found things they liked and they can be very picky. If you’re gluten-free, you will be thrilled by this place. If you’re not thrilled, you’re wrong.

Jo Ann Schlott

a month ago

Stopped here after a hike in nearby Buffalo Park. I had a breakfast panini. It was the best I've probably ever had! Perfectly toasted and flattened, egg and cheese. Iced latte to top it off! Reasonably priced which is something I can't say about the restaurants in downtown Flagstaff. So happy I stopped in! I'll be back!

David Holloway

7 months ago

Highly Recommend! Decided to stop along the way to Snowbowl. Had a great experience at the Station Cafe. I got the s’mores bar, coffee with oat milk, and a cherry vanilla porter for the slopes. The s’mores bar was amazing, great price and big size. I had a hard time not polishing it all before finishing the drive up. Was able to save a couple of bites to pair with the porter, was delicious. Will definitely be back for the s’mores bar.