A Local's Guide: The White Mountains
Local Food Favorites
Here are some of our favorite places to eat, listed by town and distance from our cottage:
Pinetop (7min) Hands down the best burgers on the mountain, although the fish tacos are impressive too! Zeke's serves up a fabulous breakfast also, my favorite is the red chilaquiles with scrambled eggs.
44 locals recommend
Mr. Zeke’s Restaurant
476 W White Mountain BlvdPinetop (7min) Hands down the best burgers on the mountain, although the fish tacos are impressive too! Zeke's serves up a fabulous breakfast also, my favorite is the red chilaquiles with scrambled eggs.
Pinetop (8 min) Fun drinks, hot and cold coffees, even fresh cookies- a drive through drink hut across from Safeway in Pinetop.
13 locals recommend
YoSippity
19 E White Mountain BlvdPinetop (8 min) Fun drinks, hot and cold coffees, even fresh cookies- a drive through drink hut across from Safeway in Pinetop.
Pinetop (10 min) Always a great option, incredible menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect to wait to get a table.
144 locals recommend
Darbi's Cafe
235 E White Mountain BlvdPinetop (10 min) Always a great option, incredible menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect to wait to get a table.
Pinetop (9 min) Fresh from the oven, you'll appreciate the cinnamon rolls, pastries, and breads from this little bakery in Pinetop.
19 locals recommend
Baked In Pinetop
674 E White Mountain BlvdPinetop (9 min) Fresh from the oven, you'll appreciate the cinnamon rolls, pastries, and breads from this little bakery in Pinetop.
Cyclelogical Coffee
850 E White Mountain BlvdPinetop (10 min) Great place to enjoy coffee.
Pinetop (10 min) Historic restaurant, great steak, chicken, and fish options.
135 locals recommend
Charlie Clark's Steakhouse
1701 E White Mountain BlvdPinetop (10 min) Historic restaurant, great steak, chicken, and fish options.
Pinetop (10 min) Great pasta, salads, and pizzas in Pinetop.
80 locals recommend
Red Devil Restaurant & Bar
1774 E White Mountain BlvdPinetop (10 min) Great pasta, salads, and pizzas in Pinetop.
Pinetop (10 min) Great menu, fun atmosphere- located in Pinetop.
24 locals recommend
Munich Haus Grill-N-Beergarden
2044 E White Mountain BlvdPinetop (10 min) Great menu, fun atmosphere- located in Pinetop.
Lakeside (2 min) Relaxed vibe, excellent burgers and kabobs, variety of craft beers. Many TVs with sports.
21 locals recommend
Moose Henris Grille Cork and Taps
4207 W White Mountain BlvdLakeside (2 min) Relaxed vibe, excellent burgers and kabobs, variety of craft beers. Many TVs with sports.
3 minutes away, this is an iconic place to eat, especially in the summer and fall because of their beautiful outdoor seating options. Menu has soups, salads, sandwiches, quiches, and dinner options too.
36 locals recommend
The Bistro at Annie's
2849 W White Mountain Blvd3 minutes away, this is an iconic place to eat, especially in the summer and fall because of their beautiful outdoor seating options. Menu has soups, salads, sandwiches, quiches, and dinner options too.
Lakeside (6 min) Breakfast and lunch. Biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, soups, salads, sandwiches and more. You won't be disappointed!
19 locals recommend
What's Cooking Kitchen and Bakery
5171 Cub Lake RoadLakeside (6 min) Breakfast and lunch. Biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, soups, salads, sandwiches and more. You won't be disappointed!
A sweet surprise awaits! Cakes, cupcakes and more can be ordered or purchased here.
PersNIKKIty's Sweet Confections
4461 N White Mountain RdA sweet surprise awaits! Cakes, cupcakes and more can be ordered or purchased here.
ShowLow (15 min) Fabulous menu- great for breakfast and lunch. Baked goods too.
52 locals recommend
PersNIKKIty's Cafe
161 E Deuce of ClubsShowLow (15 min) Fabulous menu- great for breakfast and lunch. Baked goods too.
ShowLow (12 min) Family owned and operated, it's our favorite place for pizza. Great cauliflower crust pizza, too! Tell Darren and Michelle "Hello!" when there.
18 locals recommend
Pizza Factory
100 N White Mountain RdShowLow (12 min) Family owned and operated, it's our favorite place for pizza. Great cauliflower crust pizza, too! Tell Darren and Michelle "Hello!" when there.
ShowLow (11 min) Great place to eat outside, frequently has live music and outdoor games.
87 locals recommend
The House
1191 Hall EShowLow (11 min) Great place to eat outside, frequently has live music and outdoor games.
Showlow (11 min) Looking for a sweet treat? This adorable shop has icecream and baked goods.
9 locals recommend
Red Barn Creamery
1101-1265 Hall EShowlow (11 min) Looking for a sweet treat? This adorable shop has icecream and baked goods.
A great breakfast spot with large portions. The biscuits and gravy are large and fluffy!
Monica's Cafe
A great breakfast spot with large portions. The biscuits and gravy are large and fluffy!
ShowLow (14 min): Our "go to" spot for Mexican food, rarely a wait. Great chips and salsa, extensive menu.
24 locals recommend
Licano's
573 W Deuce of ClubsShowLow (14 min): Our "go to" spot for Mexican food, rarely a wait. Great chips and salsa, extensive menu.
Local outings
Well marked trail system throughout our area. My personal favorites are Walnut Springs near Woodland Lake and Spring Trail behind Sky Hi Retreat in the country club.
6 locals recommend
White Mountains Trail System
Well marked trail system throughout our area. My personal favorites are Walnut Springs near Woodland Lake and Spring Trail behind Sky Hi Retreat in the country club.
Although this is currently gated off, you can still park and walk the trail. A must-do while in Lakeside, especially beautiful right before sunset. A paved, easy walk.
29 locals recommend
Mogollon Rim Trail
Although this is currently gated off, you can still park and walk the trail. A must-do while in Lakeside, especially beautiful right before sunset. A paved, easy walk.
Nice paved path around the lake. Bring some bread to feed the ducks from the dock. If you have kids, I can share my favorite trail for catching crawdads.
95 locals recommend
Woodland Lake Park
East Woodland Lake RoadNice paved path around the lake. Bring some bread to feed the ducks from the dock. If you have kids, I can share my favorite trail for catching crawdads.
Such a great outing, scenic 40 minutes away.
Summer/Fall: Take the ski lift up to see panorama views if our entire mountain region. Hike or ride down. Awesome zipline available, too!
Winter: Ski, snowboard, take a lesson, or even go tubing- so many options here for fun.
194 locals recommend
Sunrise Park Resort
200 Highway 273Such a great outing, scenic 40 minutes away.
Summer/Fall: Take the ski lift up to see panorama views if our entire mountain region. Hike or ride down. Awesome zipline available, too!
Winter: Ski, snowboard, take a lesson, or even go tubing- so many options here for fun.
Great spot for a picnic and photos. Rustic barns, meadows, and Aspen groves abound.
Los Burros Campground
Great spot for a picnic and photos. Rustic barns, meadows, and Aspen groves abound.
Fabulous hike near Sunrise. Great for a picnic. Streams meander nearby. Better take advantage of the bathrooms available in the parking lot- you won't find them anywhere else.
7 locals recommend
Mount Baldy Wilderness
Fabulous hike near Sunrise. Great for a picnic. Streams meander nearby. Better take advantage of the bathrooms available in the parking lot- you won't find them anywhere else.
Beautiful day trip outside Payson. Vegetation is found here that borders on tropical due to the perfect climate and water source.
164 locals recommend
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583ABeautiful day trip outside Payson. Vegetation is found here that borders on tropical due to the perfect climate and water source.
Coolest slice of history around, near the petrified forest, and has water to play in depending on time of year.
Rock Art Ranch
Rock Art Ranch RoadCoolest slice of history around, near the petrified forest, and has water to play in depending on time of year.
Incredible place to see animals from all over the world, and up close! This would be a great day trip combined with a stop at Western Drug and Avery's for some BBQ.
8 locals recommend
R Lazy J Wildlife Ranch
649 E Central AveIncredible place to see animals from all over the world, and up close! This would be a great day trip combined with a stop at Western Drug and Avery's for some BBQ.
Show Low Main Street
180 N 9th StHas a great Saturday Farmer's Market during the summer months.
White Mountain Family Fun Park
4725 W White Mountain BlvdGreat place for miniature golf!
A nice way to spend some time in the outdoors! I'd recommend the earliest part of the day.
46 locals recommend
Porter Mountain Stables
1498 Flag Hollow RdA nice way to spend some time in the outdoors! I'd recommend the earliest part of the day.
Food a bit Farther
If you're up for a scenic drive to dinner, make the trek to Molly Butler's in Greer. Make a reservation! Fabulous prime rib.
40 locals recommend
Molly Butler Lodge & Restaurant
109 Main StIf you're up for a scenic drive to dinner, make the trek to Molly Butler's in Greer. Make a reservation! Fabulous prime rib.
Avery's
262 W Main StGreat place for BBQ, dancing, drinks, and pool tables. Worth the drive!
Shopping
Red Door Consignment Store
2701 Porter Mountain RdLakeside (12 min) Perfect place to find vintage decor and gifts.
The Sweet Potato
4551 S White Mountain RdGreat consignment shop for decor and gifts.
Pinetop (10 min) Fresh fudge, souvenirs, and all-occasion gift shop. Truly something for everyone. Tell Barb "Hello!" when there.
17 locals recommend
Gingerbread Cabin
1465 E White Mountain BlvdPinetop (10 min) Fresh fudge, souvenirs, and all-occasion gift shop. Truly something for everyone. Tell Barb "Hello!" when there.
NEST Home Decor and Gifts
Darling boutique stocked with beautiful wares.
Lakeside (3 min) You'll need to set aside quite a bit of time to make your way through this antique mall of sorts- so much to see here!
7 locals recommend
Bear Wallow Antiques
3100 W White Mountain BlvdLakeside (3 min) You'll need to set aside quite a bit of time to make your way through this antique mall of sorts- so much to see here!
Pinetop Star
103 W Yeager LnGreat shop for yarn, fabric, and antiques all wrapped in one.
ShowLow (10 min) Best bike shop in town! Owners take a vested interest in the community and making sure folks know about all the great trails and group rides available.
Cycle Mania
100 N White Mountain RdShowLow (10 min) Best bike shop in town! Owners take a vested interest in the community and making sure folks know about all the great trails and group rides available.
If you want cabin decor or souvenirs, this is a great place to visit. Trent, the owner, often can be seen carving bears with his chainsaw out front.
24 locals recommend
The Burly Bear
1545 S Adair DrIf you want cabin decor or souvenirs, this is a great place to visit. Trent, the owner, often can be seen carving bears with his chainsaw out front.
The coolest store in the area... definitely plan to spend an hour or more here. A great stop if you are headed to dinner at Avery's.
8 locals recommend
Western Drug & General Store
106 E Main StThe coolest store in the area... definitely plan to spend an hour or more here. A great stop if you are headed to dinner at Avery's.
Cottage & Cabin
Cute little shop with a great mix of old and new.
Willow Tree Market
Great spot for vintage finds and locally made items.
The Western’s Mercantile on Main
Adorable shop in Snowflake-Taylor.
Special Occasion?
Planning something special while here? Here are a few businesses that are happy to help!
Blume Haus Floral Designs
Creative flower studio, delivery available.
The Morning Rose
Great florist in Show Low.
Events
Willis Farm
381 1st St EThe best corn maze and pumpkin patch each fall!
Fall Festival Weekend,
Run to the Pines Car Show,
Balloon Festival,
Christmas Tree lighting
Various events are always a good time!
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
325 W White Mountain BlvdFall Festival Weekend,
Run to the Pines Car Show,
Balloon Festival,
Christmas Tree lighting
Various events are always a good time!
Windy Hills Lavender Farm
3384 Stone Bridge TrailA great outing and educational experience.
Show Low hosts events year-round. The 4th of July parade and fireworks are awesome. The Christmas light parade is always worth bundling up for. In summer months, they often host bands and food trucks in the evenings at the park.
Show Low Chamber of Commerce
81 E Deuce of ClubsShow Low hosts events year-round. The 4th of July parade and fireworks are awesome. The Christmas light parade is always worth bundling up for. In summer months, they often host bands and food trucks in the evenings at the park.
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