French Pastries in the Verde Valley!

Tucked away in Old Town Cottonwood, among the restaurants, wine shops and antiques, is a quaint European style cafe. Rather well known to the locals, the Old Town Cafe is warm and inviting. Featuring a variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, quiches, gourmet salads, paninis, coffees, lattes, and my favorite; their home-made croissants!  I normally can't resist the almond one, a fresh and chewy croissant with a crisp outside, with a delicious, gooey, sweet almond filling (reminds me of Christmas marzipan!) sprinkled with powdered sugar and toasted almond slices! If almond is not your thing, they also have a dark chocolate one that melts in your mouth! And for the less adventuresome, there is always the plain, but none the less delicious. Their quiches are also amazing for a delicious breakfast or brunch, featuring a different quiche each week! And for the salad person there is a Chinese Chicken Salad, a Roast Beef Salad, a Chef Salad, a Ravioli Salad, a Greek Salad, and my personal favorite; the Prosciutto Salad, 

made with organic spring mix, prosciutto, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, &

roasted pecans. All super fresh and delicious! And if that isn't enough, there are even paninis for the sandwich lovers! And once you have finished your lunch, one can hardly pass up the beautiful fruit, cream, and chocolate laden pastries. But what truly sets this cute little cafe apart is the ambiance, (one can't help to feel welcome) and the pride that owner Rosie Diaz puts into this little gem. If you're a local, and you haven't had a chance to try this place, Go! what are you waiting for? Chances are you'll bump into a neighbor. If you are planning a trip to Cottonwood, dont miss out on a real "locals" experience, and some great Euro treats!

 

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