Iron Springs Cafe

Top choice in Arizona


Cajun and Southwestern specialties mingle delightfully inside this former train station – from the N'awlins muffuletta with sliced ham, salami and mortadella to the crab cakes and thick, spicy sausage and okra gumbo, it's all delicious, and served with real warmth. Train decor, colorful blankets and easy-bantering waitstaff enliven the three tiny rooms. It's open for brunch on Sunday only.


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