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Late for the Train
About
Coffee & pastries • Breakfast, Café • $
A Flagstaff institution since 1993, and they've been roasting their own coffee in-house since '96. The courtyard is the real draw — a hidden gem tucked behind century-old brick walls with aspen trees and a fire pit, where you might catch a spontaneous acoustic jam. They make their breakfast burritos and croissants from scratch daily, and the batch-brewed cold brew and chai are solid. Specialty mochas like the Coconino (with their own cold-brewed coffee) and the Fireman's Mocha (with a touch of chili) are worth trying. Gets busy with college kids and laptops, so lines can be long — order online if you're in a hurry. The courtyard is kid-friendly, and there's room to spread out.
Local tip
It sits directly across from Heritage Square, which makes it the perfect supply run on summer Saturdays — grab burritos and drinks, then claim a spot on the square.
What it has
Kid features
Quick Service
Amenities
Restrooms
Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Stroller Friendly
Best for
Kid ages
Toddler
Preschool
Elementary
Tween
Baby
Weather
Sunny Days
Rainy Days
Cold Weather
Snow Days
Noise
Moderate buzz
Contact and info
Address
19 E Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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Hours
- Mon7am – 6pm
- Tue7am – 6pm
- Wed7am – 6pm
- Thu7am – 6pm
- Fri7am – 7pm
- Sat7am – 7pm
- Sun7am – 6pm
Phone
(928) 773-0100Website
lateforthetrain.comWhile you're in the area
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