Café Gozhóó
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Café Gozhóó

Cafe · North Fork ·

Native American-inspired fare, vocational training, community space

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5624 N 1st St, Whiteriver, AZ 85941, USA Get directions

$10–20

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5624 N 1st St, Whiteriver, AZ 85941, USA Get directions

+1 928 338 1010
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19 Restaurants Where You Can Eat Indigenous Food In The U.S. - The Infatuation

"Cafe Gozhóó is a community space and cafe in White River, Arizona that integrates Apache foodways with other Indigenous foods of the Americas. The cafe is all about providing accessible food, meals, and coffee to the local White Mountain Apache community, and it also serves as a vocational training program for those recovering from substance abuse. The dining space is cozy and casual, and the specials change regularly to highlight ingredients from the local Apache People’s Farm." - anne cruz

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Café Gozhóó - Review - All - The Infatuation

"Cafe Gozhóó is a community space and cafe in White River, Arizona that integrates Apache foodways with other Indigenous foods of the Americas. The cafe is all about providing accessible food, meals, and coffee to the local White Mountain Apache community, and it also serves as a vocational training program for those recovering from substance abuse. The dining space is cozy and casual, and the specials change regularly to highlight ingredients from the local Apache People’s Farm. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/all/reviews/cafe-gozhoo
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For Many Native Americans, Fry Bread Is Tasty, Nostalgic—and Complicated

"Nephi Craig's café serves specials like venison shank with fire-roasted vegetables and bundi’tunneh, and also functions as a vocational training program for those seeking addiction treatment."

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These Are Arizona’s 2023 James Beard Award Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists | Eater Phoenix

"At Café Gozhóó in Whiteriver, Nephi Craig appears on the James Beard long list for Best Chef, Southwest." - Brenna Houck

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Bryanna R.

Google
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This place is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and healthy—seriously the best veggie burro I’ve ever had. You can tell they put a lot of love and care into what they serve. And the service? Incredible! Jasmine was so awesome—friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. I felt so welcomed and taken care of. I can’t wait to go back!

Maja H.

Google
Cafe Gozhoo: how food should be, always. I am honestly worried right now about our ability to find any food as good as the meals we just ate :-) Compliments to the chef, the cooks and the entire staff for their professionalism and hospitality.

Linda S.

Google
Beautiful oasis on reservation. When we drove up wasn't sure if it was "the place". Inside an old gas station everything was a surprise. Open kitchen with cooks and the chef quietly filling orders. Not many tables so you may have to wait. Menu unique and inviting. Five of us tried five different things. All was delicious..except the soup and small pieces of beef rather tough on one salad. Will try both again because of the freshness and perfectly cooked vegetables. Only dessert was chocolate chip cookie and best lemon blueberry cookie EVER! While we ate lunch many native families and workers picked up to go orders. Seeing that the chef (and others) are doing on the reservation to introduce health to his neighbor will bring us back again and again. So worth the drive.

Eli S.

Google
The food and drinks are amazing! and the chef was super friendly as well. if you are in the area definitely stop here!!

Abdul A.

Google
The food taste amazing definitely a must stop if you ever come to white river AZ

Camille M

Google
Delicious, cooked perfectly, great flavor profile. Fresh and healthy meal options.

Ismael H.

Google
I tried the apple turnovers and the breakfast, everything was delicious! I loved how they make the potatoes. The people were very nice, the place was clean and well maintained, it was good. I travel alot, and to be honest from the outside I didn't expect much. This stop is a MUST. You guys at the Cafe, you guys are doing great!

Valéria M.

Google
Delicious fresh food! We heard about this place through a friend and drove from Flagstaff. Well worth it! Bring cash!
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Masafumi M.

Yelp
Three Sisters Salad is so fresh and tasty. Native American influenced "Drinks of the Day" are so fun. Service is great, and the interior is new and clean. This is a hidden gem just 30 min away from Pinetop-Lakeside
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Grace R.

Yelp
Something good is happening in Cafe Gozhoo. This place is unique because the chef is providing a safe place for the community to heal from internal struggles. The focus of the meals is the seasonal harvest. We drove up here to taste the chef's creations. I ordered the Three Sister Salad and Recovery Rice and the Burrito Steak. I was very impressed with the salad, it was a generous portion. The burrito was balanced with meat and shrimp. This place is special and definitely going back again to try their fall/winter menu.

Andrew S.

Yelp
Closed until further notice. Don't waist your time trying to go there and eat. I was looking forward to going to a sit down restaurant near white river. Looks like the only option right now is Burger King or a snack at Bashes.

Allan M.

Yelp
My wife and I are volunteer missionaries for our church, in Fort Apache. We've only been here 3 weeks. We went to Cafe Gozhoo based on a recommendation. It was amazing. Beautiful, clean, stainless still kitchen. The food is delicious. We've been been back several times and will continue to patronize the Cafe. You won't be disappointed and the food prices are very affordable.

Cathleen K.

Yelp
This place is a great find in the White Mountains. A very small menu but the food is really fresh. A nice interior with a view into a great kitchen. I had the best salad I've ever had. I saw sandwiches that other people had and they looked fabulous, with a side helping of roasted potatoes. The prices are amazing and no tipping. A great choice of coffee and tea. I think it may be a place that also counsels people who've run into trouble so your money funds a worthy project. Be sure to check the open times as it isn't open on weekends and closes for certain events.

Koda A.

Yelp
Great food with great service. Try the seasonal menu items, you won't be disappointed. We had the Chii dii burger and the herb roasted steak with vegetables. Both items were delicious. The only downside is this is a cash only business, so be prepared.

Roger B.

Yelp
The food was not the best and the service was horrible. I found bugs in the Three Sisters Salad which was horrible. The location is very remote. I had to drive 36 hours from Miami to get there. I do not suggest this place to anybody. The large pumpkin spice caramel latte was 4 whole dollars which is not bad but it was not good at all!!!!!!! :C
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Phil M.

Yelp
Unbelievable food! We ordered Tha Show Guy and a Quit Cold Turkey both were $8 and amazingly good. Full kitchen is up front in full view and is spotlessly clean. Wife got a Dragonfruit refresher drink for $4 and I ordered a large Pumpkin Spice Carmel latte for $4. Neither drink was disappointing! Best lunch we have had in North/Central Arizona in over 4 years. Definitely with the drive back!