Clarkdale Caboose

Amazing

Yum!

Violette's French Bakery and Café in the caboose in downtown Clarkdale is a rare gem in this small, historic town. The authentic French pastries, croissants and desserts are such a treat to find "right here in river city" -- not really what one would expect in a small town in Central AZ. The décor and atmosphere are charming with French café music tinkling from the sound system. The attention to the tiniest details is evident throughout your experience at Violette's. After a brief closure to implement some changes, Violette's has reopened with their new business concept featuring more sandwiches ready to grab and go and an expanded offering of Amber's amazing all scratch-made French pastries. The addition of quiche available each day is great to see -- and the quiche is AMAZING. Quiche Lorraine each day with at least one other type of quiche. With opening hours on Wednesday through Saturday, the new offering allows time for preparing all that yummy French goodness while permitting some time for work-life balance. The service remains top-notch, friendly, thoughtful and caring, just the type of thing one would expect in the small-town atmosphere of Clarkdale. And what small-town eatery would be complete without the morning coffee klatch -- Violette's has her table of wise older veterans who gather regularly to shoot the breeze, support each other and "solve all the problems of the world." If you're looking for a common experience and fast food, there are other establishments in the Verde Valley you can visit -- you can even have food shoved at you through your car window. If you're seeking a truly unique experience with amazing scratch-made food and personalized service that makes you feel sincerely welcome, you can't go wrong at the caboose in downtown historic Clarkdale.

Food was Mexican which was not expected. We had great Tacos for lunch.

Today open, yeah! Wonderful lunch!

Excellent food and drinks - crepes, sandwiches, pastries and, oh my, the Butterfly Latte! Loved it!

Really Really GOOD!!! Go and try it!!!!!!!

A little pricey for what you get food ok at best won't go back.