Late For the Train

Late For the Train

19 E Aspen Ave Suite A & B, Flagstaff, AZ

★★★★★4.5(1,059 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This downtown Flagstaff fixture nails the cozy, literary vibe with its relaxing atmosphere and thoughtfully curated space that works equally well for focused work sessions or lingering conversations. While their espresso-focused drinks can be hit-or-miss depending on machine calibration, their seasonal specials like the January double chocolate mocha show real creativity, and the fall patio is genuinely worth timing your visit around. It's the kind of place where you can settle in for hours without pressure, though the barista warmth seems to fluctuate—you might catch them on a day when they're genuinely welcoming or just going through the motions.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings.

Craft espressoSpecialty drinksOutdoor seatingMeetingsSlow sitSignature drinksLaptop friendlyPour overTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Teagan P.
★★★★★2 months ago

I usually get americanos because they are hard to mess up, unless the espresso machine needs to be dialed or worked on. That was the case here. Shots didn’t pull right or something. There was no crema layer on my Americano and it tasted dull no flavor. I don’t like it at all…

Karen Van Vliet
★★★★★4 months ago

The theme and location of this relaxing coffee shop are a great fit for downtown historic Flagstaff. We tried the January double chocolate mocha special and weren’t disappointed. The staff was great!

Gregory Lella
★★★★6 months ago

This was my absolute favorite coffee shop in Flag. It's an excellent space to work, to meet friends, to read, and relax. I still love it, but it's quickly losing its spot as my favorite. The owners recently rearranged everything. They stopped serving drip coffee after 12, which…

Penny pie
★★★★★6 months ago

I love their patio in the fall… coffee is good, the baristas could be a bit more welcoming, overall it’s a good coffee place

theDSsucks
★★★★★7 months ago

Needed coffee for my late drive to PHX and sat down for a much needed break 30 minutes before they closed. The coffee was solid, loved the quiet atmosphere but the place was still quite busy with lot of foot traffic in and out which was nice to see. Not sure if there is a better…

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