Barista's of Hurricane, Utah: City of Eats

After about a week of camp food it was nice to see a town full of local eating establishments. First stop was Barista's.

Barista's, as you would know if you ever stepped foot inside the place, makes everything from scratch. Yes, EVERYTHING. The fries, the burgers, the BREAD! If it wasn't made by Steve Ward (the owner) then it was made by God, assuming they are not one in the same. When you first arrive don't be afraid if Steve shows you his fish, as he is quite proud of them and, I assume, rightfully so. The key to Barista's is freshness and I wouldn't be surprised if Steve had a personal hatchery out back.

There were so many items on the menu that I felt I needed Adderall

just to make a decision. I had just got back from climbing/hiking Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, so I was pretty much intent on something heavy and starchy like a burger and fries. But I also really wanted to try their pizza due to the rave reviews written on the walls proclaiming the greatness of the homemade crust. Well, thanks to Steve Ward and family I didn't need to worry about such petty things as choosing between burgers and pizza, because Barista's makes a mother-flippin' CHEESEBURGER PIZZA! Replete with fries and mini home-made hamburger patties! Don't believe me, check it out:

And let me tell you, they weren't lying about that crust!

Amy went the same direction as me, enjoying herself a delicious mexican-style pizza (which I graciously helped her finish later that evening).

After getting thoroughly stuffed it was time to say goodbye to Steve Ward and the crew.

Seriously this guy is straight out of a movie, but he has a passion for fresh food like you won't see in very many dining establishments and it shows in spades once you taste the food Barista's has to offer. So do yourself a favor and make sure you visit Barista's if you are in the Zion NP/Hurricane/St. George area in southwest Utah or visit their website at http://baristasdiner.com/. You won't regret it!

Besides, if it's good enough for

Willem DaFoe then it's good enough for you.