It’s no secret that I am a coffee enthusiast. In fact, that may be putting it mildly. Yes, I have a bit of an obsession. It could be worse, you know. When traveling, I am always concerned with where I am going to find a good cup of coffee. Sometimes, I’ll go as far as to research where to find the best local coffee, then hope for the best. Thankfully, finding coffee in Flagstaff where my in-laws live is a total no-brainer. Macy’s European Coffee House rivals any boutique coffee shop I’ve been to in Los Angeles, and can certainly hold its own against some of the Parisian cafes at which I’ve dined. Yes. It’s that good.
Tim Macy has been roasting his own beans for 32 years, and used to be the only place in the state of Arizona to do so. His expertly pulled espresso drinks kick the ass off of any on the menu at the places I won’t mention. (With green and purple straws, respectively.) Aside from the perfect coffee, the in-house pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches are fresh, decadent, and delicious.
To learn more about Tim Macy and this beloved Flagstaff institution, listen to the archive from All Things Considered on NPR here.