Florence, Arizona

Where to eat.

Think of this as a friend who lives here. 15 places we would actually send you to, starting with the ten that matter most.

The top 10 in Florence10

If a friend flew in tomorrow, this is the list we would hand them. In order.

The Donut Shop$
Donuts and bakery / Florence
A Florence donut shop highlighted first in Hometown Plate's city dining guide.
The Pantry Cafe$
Cafe and ice cream / Main St
A cafe at 350 N. Main Street known by the guide for its food and homemade ice cream.
Florence Fudge Shop & Cafe$
Cafe and sweets / Main St
A cafe in the historic Silver King Hotel at 440 N. Main Street serving made-to-order sandwiches, salads and fudge.
Mount Athos Restaurant & Cafe$$
Greek, American and Italian / Pinal Pkwy
A restaurant at 444 N. Pinal Parkway serving Greek, American and Italian dishes including gyros, lamb, burgers and pasta.
The Irish Cowboy$$
Irish pub / Main St
An Irish pub at 305 N. Main Street serving Irish food and drinks in historic Florence.
River Bottom Bar & Grill$$
American bar and grill / Highway 79
A roadhouse-style American bar and grill at 2501 AZ-79 with draft beer and live music.
The Florence Cafe$
American breakfast and diner / Pinal Pkwy
A diner at 495 N. Pinal Parkway known by the local chamber and dining guide for breakfast and comfort food.
L B Cantina$$
Sonoran Mexican and American / Main St
A longtime family-style restaurant at 695 S. Main Street serving Sonoran Mexican and American food with a full bar.
Lidia's Cocina at Old Pueblo$
Mexican and American / Main St
A restaurant at 505 S. Main Street serving Mexican plates, margaritas and American options.
Florence A&M Pizza$
Pizza and Italian / Highway 287
A family-owned pizza restaurant at 445 W. Highway 287 with roots in a Brooklyn shop opened by Angela and Mike in 1983.

Happy hour1

Times and prices move constantly, so treat these as a starting point and confirm before you go.

L B Cantina$$
Sonoran Mexican and American / Main St
Every day from 4 to 7 p.m.: house margaritas $3.50 or a pitcher for $14, per the Greater Florence Chamber listing. Confirm before going.

What are you in the mood for?

The five we would send you to first in each category, plus everything else worth knowing.

American & barbecue1

Your Behind BBQ$$Hidden gem
Barbecue / Main St
A downtown barbecue spot at 270 N. Main Street for ribs, wings, beer, rubs, sauces and barbecue classes.

Around the world14

The Donut Shop$
Donuts and bakery / Florence
A Florence donut shop highlighted first in Hometown Plate's city dining guide.
The Pantry Cafe$
Cafe and ice cream / Main St
A cafe at 350 N. Main Street known by the guide for its food and homemade ice cream.
Florence Fudge Shop & Cafe$
Cafe and sweets / Main St
A cafe in the historic Silver King Hotel at 440 N. Main Street serving made-to-order sandwiches, salads and fudge.
Mount Athos Restaurant & Cafe$$
Greek, American and Italian / Pinal Pkwy
A restaurant at 444 N. Pinal Parkway serving Greek, American and Italian dishes including gyros, lamb, burgers and pasta.
The Irish Cowboy$$
Irish pub / Main St
An Irish pub at 305 N. Main Street serving Irish food and drinks in historic Florence.