arizona key magazine - july 2008

ROCK SPRINGS CAFE AND PIE SHOP...
A MUST STOP ON THE ARIZONA TRAIL

Whether you are traveling north to Sedona or south to the Valley, the Rock Springs Cafe and Pie Shop is "worth the drive from anywhere". Serving Arizona since 1918,"The Rock", as it is affectionately called, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an eclectic setting complete with a farmers' market, retail shops and a saloon. Just off the I-17 Freeway, travelers from around the world stop in throughout the day to have a great meal and a slice of pie. It is a great "old west" restaurant conveniently located for families and friends to "Meet at the Rock".

The Rock Springs Pie Shop offers freshly-baked pies in 6 fruit varieties, 5 meringue topped cream varieties and 4 specialty pies including Bourbon Apple and the number one selling Jack Daniels Pecan Pie. The pies are offered as whole pies or by-the-slice.

"Rock Springs is such a great stop for travelers and locals alike," says Tom Balcom, General Manager. "Our setting in the Bradshaw Mountains is really special, and our goal is to present every guest with a great meal as well as a memorable experience."

The menu is great, ranging from a wide variety of breakfasts including fruit topped pancakes with whipped cream to lunch and dinners from salads, sandwiches, BBQ, Mexican to succulent, mouth watering steaks! Friday night features an

all-you-can eat Fish Fry and Saturday features all-you-can eat BBQ Beef Ribs. The first Saturday of each month is "Hogs N Heat" Barbecue and Nut Fry" on the beautiful, newly renovated patio with a breathtaking view of the Bradshaw Mountains. It is an all-you-can eat affair with BBQ beef and pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken, Bradshaw Mountain oysters, not quite cowboy beans and cole slaw from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and live music from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Pony rides and hay wagon rides are available for all the little cowpokes.

Catering, banquets, wedding or corporate events are available and can accomodate up to 2000 guests.

You haven't been "everywhere" or "anywhere" until you have been to Rock Springs! Rock Springs Cafe and Pie Shop is located At Exit 242 and I-17. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sunday - Thursday and 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday. Call 623-374-5794 for more information, reservations or catering.