The Small-Town Diner In Arizona Where Locals Catch Up Over Country Fried Steak
By Melissa Mahoney|Published October 06, 2023
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
There are some places in a small town where locals like to meet. Whether it’s daily, once a week, or once a month, gathering at a local spot to catch up, talk, or even gossip is a common occurrence in a small community. If you love exploring local places in your own town or in your travels, check out Morning Star Cafe, a small-town diner in Arizona. Located in the community of Palominas, you’ll enjoy the sense of community here.
Palomonas is a quiet community in Cochise County with a population of just over 200 residents. Open since 1991, Morning Star Cafe has become a fixture in downtown Palominas over the years and a place for locals to hang out and catch up.
The interior of Morning Star Cafe is warm, inviting, charming, and welcoming with numerous tables throughout. It's a wonderful place to gather with family and friends.
While catching up with folks around town, you can dine on delicious dishes like a short stack or a full stack of pancakes with blueberries on top. Doesn't this plate of pancakes look divine?
If you'd prefer a lunch item, there is an array of burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Perhaps a jalapeño cheeseburger or a triple-decker club sandwich will satisfy your hunger best.
Come here for breakfast or lunch Friday through Sundays. Hang out, stay a while, and catch up with others in the community. This is what the Morning Star Cafe is all about!
Have you stopped into the Morning Star Cafe for a bite to eat in Palominas? Do you have another favorite small-town diner in Arizona you’d like to share with us? Let us know in the comments! For more information, visit the Morning Star Cafe website.
While you’re in the area, we think you should check out a wonderful hiking trail in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. The San Pedro River Trail from Palominas Trailhead is an easy yet scenic 8-mile out-and-back trail. Just be sure to download the AllTrails+ app before you go!
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