Blue Coffee Pot is for Settlers.

Blue Coffee Pot Restaurant 

US Highways 160 and 163
Kayenta, Arizona, 86033

Phone: (928) 697-3396







When I say this restaurant is for settlers, it's basically because the choices for dining, in Kayenta, are few.  The structure of Blue Coffee Pot resembles the female style Navajo Hogan; the interior is bright with rustic decor upon shelves (love the antique hutch in the entry way with the coffee pots).

Be warned, this restaurant only takes cash.

We went here after having a quick tour through Navajo National Monument, didn't want fast food, and wanted to try someplace different.  After being seated, we noticed other diners, but they were very quiet, looking down at their food and eating.  The atmosphere inside, though bright lighting, seemed a bit depressing.  Our party of three were very talkative about our day out, so we were making the most noise.  Upon leaving, we were laughing, held a door open for a Navajo woman, said a cheerful hello to her, and she seemed shocked at our behavior.
The menu is a combination of American, Mexican and Navajo cuisines; alcohol is not served on tribal land, but the fresh brewed coffee is a good choice with a meal.

After ordering, two of us got a trip to the very small salad bar; lettuce, tomatoes and dressings mostly; however I highly recommend the honey mustard dressing.











Our ordered meals came quickly.  First there was the Country Fried Steak with corn, mashed potatoes and loads of brown gravy.  The bread coating on the steak was overdone and tasted like oil used many, many times; mashed potatoes were instant, corn from a can.  I understand food products are trucked into this area, not much farming in desert, but spruce it up!






The Hot Turkey Sandwich was basically a mess of packaged cold cut turkey slices, bread, mashed potatoes and the same brown gravy served with the Country Fried Steak.












The Steak and Shrimp Kabobs were a little better; the steak was tender and juicy; the shrimp was double coated in breading and fried in the same old oil as the Country Fried Steak.   The baked potato was good, but again the corn was from a can; at least there was none of that brown gravy to ruin the kabobs.






We have eaten in Navajo run restaurants before, and it depends on the attitude of the owners and staff; some have great food, and others are just settling.  We wonder though, if we had ordered Navajo cuisine, would it have been prepared much better than the American platters?

Mary Cokenour

Moab Diner is Still a Must Do in Moab.

Moab Diner and Ice Cream Shoppe

189 South Main (Highway 191)
Moab, Utah, 84532

Phone: (435)259-4006
Fax: (435) 259-0198

Website: http://www.moabdiner.com/





With Moab constantly expanding with new hotels, motels, shops and restaurants; it is a pleasure to be able to enjoy a meal at a long time establishment like the Moab Diner.  While the exterior and interior may have gotten a facelift, and a few minor changes to the menu, it is still the same for really good diner style food and fast, friendly service.

After having a horrible morning having our taxes done; we felt we needed, no, deserved, a feel good treat.  What better place than the Moab Diner?  Our server was Tasha and we adored her; warm, friendly, and truly made us feel welcomed; exactly what we needed!










The lunch special was Hot, Open Faced, Turkey Sandwich which I ordered; medium thick turkey slices which has been put on the grill and had a slight smoky flavor; over two slices of toast with mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and gravy.










Hubby went for the Mushroom Swiss burger with all the fixings; new item in the French fries department is skin-on which, in our opinion, makes the fries taste so much better.  We also treated ourselves to the onion rings appetizer; crispy batter surrounding intact onion slices; not that chopped up stuff you get in the frozen food section; also came with ranch dressing for dipping.

Wait, not done yet!  Oh no, we were in full tax preparation depression, so ordered one of the most decadent desserts the Moab Diner offers, Cinnamon Roll Rage.  A large, warm, cinnamon roll covered with caramelized pecans and caramel sauce; with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream.  No, we did not eat any dinner that night!



Whether you want to start the day with a great breakfast; treat yourself to a good lunch or dinner after seeing the sites, hiking, climbing, biking, or river rafting; why drive all around Moab looking for a place to eat...go to the Moab Diner.

Mary Cokenour