Urban Pine Eatery

Urban Pine Eatery is a casual, order-at-the-counter spot on Flagstaff's Aspen Avenue doing flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, and smoothies in a bright, plant-filled space. With a 4.6-star rating from 238 reviews, it's built a loyal following for food that feels a notch healthier than typical fast-casual without losing flavor.

What to order

Reviewers keep coming back for the same handful of things: the meatball sub, the dude ranch flatbread, and a build-your-own mac and cheese. The Arugula Orchard salad gets called out as "insanely good" and refreshing, and the fruit refreshers and smoothies (the Superfood Boost and Buffalo Bliss among them) are a draw on their own. Save room for dessert — the cheesecakes get consistent praise, though the chocolate cookies near the register are better if you catch them fresh, since they can sit and cool.

Good to know

• Hours: 11am-9pm most days, until 10pm Friday and Saturday
• Vibe: casual counter service, chill atmosphere, staff reviewers repeatedly call helpful and friendly
• Heads up: tables sit close together and the space can get crowded at peak times, so it's tighter going with a stroller or wheelchair

A solid lunch stop in downtown Flagstaff if you want something fresher than a drive-thru before or after a day at the canyon.