Historic cafs and restaurants that you need to visit in Arizona – ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix

PHOENIXArizona has a rich history, including its cafs and restaurants. Heres a taste of State 48!

ROAD TRIP MUST-STOP Our first stop takes us to Rock Springs Caf, which has been open for over 100 years.

Our main building over there, where the caf is, and the retail, was the original post office for the whole territory, said Roger Vore, the manager at Rock Springs Caf.

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Fast forward to today, the caf has a great reputation for its pies.

The secret is that everything is homemade, theres no preservatives or additives... the pies are just delicious. I say theyre made with love by our bakers, said Denise Arnold, another manager at Rock Springs Caf.

The caf has become a staple for locals and tourists, with some who leave a pin from where theyre from.

Arizonas a great place, so everyone wants to visit Arizona, said Vore.

NEXT IS THE SUGAR BOWL IN SCOTTSDALE

Its a great place in old town to take your family, thats why it was originally opened back in the 50s, said Ben Huntress, owner of the Sugar Bowl.

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The historic landmark was a Firestone business back in the day, but now it rolls out delicious desserts.

Thats what were really known for: [the desserts]. Thats what everyone wants to get to, they get through the food to get to our ice cream, said Huntress.

NEXT STOP: MRS. WHITE'S GOLDEN RULE CAF

The menu is fried chicken, smothered chicken, pork chops, said Elizabeth White, founder of Mrs. White's Golden Rule Caf. Its just American food, its what people eat.

The Phoenix caf opened in 1964.

I had five kids to take care of and I was divorced. And I had to take care of them. And so, for that cause thats why we opened the caf, said Mrs. White.

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The business opened during the Civil Rights movement.

And they would say, 'where you going to lunch?' We going to Mrs. White's caf. 'Can we go? 'Sure, you can come. All we take is money, we dont care about your color, said Mrs. White, reminiscing of what it was like opening a business a year before the Affirmative Action law was passed.

According to Mrs. White, the golden rule to having a successful businessis just loving what you do.

I love to cook. Thats what kept us going, Cooking. My cooking. And now its my granddaughters cooking now. I taught her to cook like I cook. And they say, 'this tastes like Mrs. White's cooking,' said Mrs. White in a playful tone during an interview with ABC15.

MORE TASTY HISTORIC PLACES TO VISIT

Durant'sIn the heart of Phoenix, you can find Durant's, an old-school chophouse thats been serving steak for over 70 years.

Los Olivos Mexican PatioThe Family owned and operated restaurant has served our community for over 70 years!

The Stockyards RestaurantThis place became a restaurant in 1947 after their cattle business exploded back in the early 1900s.

Harold's Cave Creek CorralThe Valley has a wild west saloon thats been open for over 80 years!

Elmer's TacosIf youre in the East Valley, youll want to check out this spot thats been serving its original dishes since 1974.

La Purisima BakeryThis staple is known for its pan dulce [Mexican bread] and has been serving the Valley for over 30 years. Their first location is in Glendale and now they have a second location near 24th Street and Indian School Road.

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