14 August 2008
Zippy Miz Zip’s Cafe
Posted by hottie under: American; Kids .
Miz Zip’s Cafe 3 out of 5 peaks
2924 East Route 66
526-0104
Open Sun. 7 am - 2 pm
Mon. - Sat. 6 am - 9 pm
Miz Zip’s is a Flagstaff standard. It has been around forever and has a real fan base with locals and tourists alike. The restaurant is decorated in an old fashioned, homey kind of style with historical photos and documents on the walls from the Flagstaff of long ago. Note that seating is a bit limited so there is usually a line and there is no lobby in which to wait, so that means loitering outside.
While burgers are said to be the house specialty, we liked breakfast the best. This breakfast isn’t the best in town, but that being said, it is one of the cheapest and most filling breakfasts in town you can get. (The other notable entry in this category is The Place.) For instance, order the combo and you can get 2 large pancakes, 2 strips of bacon and 2 eggs for about $4. My only complaint about breakfast is that the hashbrowns were undercooked. They should be golden and crispy and my most perfect favorite can be found at the Crown Railroad Cafe just down the street.
Lunch and dinner are just fine, nothing special. I have to say I am unimpressed by the burgers. There’s just not enough “zip” to them; they are quite average. Everything we tried for lunch and dinner can be summed up that way - just average. But everything is cheap. A burger with fries is only $3.75. They do offer a kids menu that is very reasonable as well. I should note that Miz Zip’s does not serve alcohol.
Miz Zip’s strongest point other than the bargain prices is their phenomenal service. This is hands down the best service in town besides going to somewhere very tony such as Brix or Cottage Place. Restaurant owners should come get a meal here and study how the servers work their magic, because this town unfortunately often needs help in that regard. Servers are friendly, check back often but don’t hover, and are prompt in delivery of drinks and food. There are not many servers working at once, but they get everything covered in an amazing fashion. They really deserve their tips here!
Though the food is low on our rating scale, Miz Zip’s earns 3 peaks buoyed by their exceptional service and value.