Arcosanti Cafe - Mayer, Arizona

Alexander

We started off late and got to the Cafe around 1 p.m. I was excited for the structural design and coffee.

We thought we could explore a majority of it on our own even after reading the website, but it does require you to attend the tour which is fine but opted to go for the cafe instead. The Cafe is hard to put into words how unique the design and structure is, I think the photos do more justice than my own words could. It was beautiful and has some nice views from which you can enjoy while drinking and snacking.

I got a Lavender Black Ice Coffee and my Wife got a Lavender Black Icd Coffee with Milk and Honey. They were really good, not the best we ever had but still really good. I think next time we’ll have to go for breakfast to enjoy in the snacks and see how that goes.

Highly recommend visiting considering this isn’t something that I think many would explore, give it a chance.

Julie S. A.

Such a unique stopping point an hour or so outside of Phoenix heading North to Flagstaff. Take a short drive on a dirt road off the I17. Has such a unique vibe and the staff were great! The fig and cheese pastry along with the Tumeric spiced latte was a real treat! We will be back for a tour. Thank you!

Betty T.

It’s an amazing cafe but first need to go through a muddy and uneven road.
For breakfast, they just have few choices, like scones or cookies. They also offer gluten free pastry.
Coffee here is self serve.
I enjoy the atmosphere here in this sunny day.

Wilzave Q.

Hi, this is a beautiful location. Just to let you know the road to get there is a dirt road but is well maintained. As of now they are only serving teas, cocoa, and drip coffee. (So no specialties and you serve it yourself). Nevertheless it didn’t matter to me the service was great and it is amazing to just drink about anything siting down in the place ♥️ it is truly an architectural masterpiece. Be aware that they do not allow dogs. You may seat outside with the dog but if it is too cold it is not worthy. There are also many trails surrounding the place so it is a great place to go.

Have fun at Arcosanti!

Alan F.

It's how the late 60's imagined the future. You feel like you are entering a 70's sci-fi movie.
Must visit.
People are friendly and food is good. The beverage selection is on the low side.

Kristina L.

Just a heads up~ they changed their lunch services but didn't put it on their website or google. We drove the hour to get there only to find out they no longer serve lunch on Friday's. Not a big deal until you have sat in construction on I-17 and then traversed the dirt road to get there. Thought we would walk around to the free areas but they changed that too... there used to be access to a few parts of the buildings or even just a quick look around but now the whole area is all blocked off until you pay the $22 tour guide fee (it used to be way less like maybe $10). It seems like it could be something great but over the years still waiting for that to happen. Best of luck ~

Linn W.

On certain days when the cafe is open, delicious bagels, baked goods, and lunch made from locally-grown vegetables. Yummy coffee and amazing views.

Kristin M.

Place smelled of weed, food was stale and pretty awful, could see junk covered balconies looking over the balcony at the café.