Cafe & Bakery

Escalante Outfitters

Fuel up, gear up, and get moving on Highway 12

(1,513)

$$$$Escalante, UT

About

Escalante Outfitters is a one-stop hub on Main Street in Escalante, sitting on Scenic Byway 12 about 50 miles east of Bryce Canyon National Park. The cafe and bakery is part of a larger operation that also includes a gear shop, tiny log cabins, a campground, and guided tours — but the food side earns its own following among hikers and road-trippers passing through.

Cafe and Bakery

Breakfast leans toward housemade baked goods: specialty breakfast rolls, quiche, and baked oatmeal, alongside an espresso bar pulling drinks with organic fair-trade beans from Utah roaster Caffe Ibis. Later in the day the kitchen shifts to fresh-made pizza built with natural and local ingredients where possible, plus gourmet sandwiches and salads — options like smoked trout, tomato-mozzarella, and BLT with applewood-smoked bacon. Desserts are made from scratch daily. The cooler stocks what may be the largest selection of Utah micro-brew bottles in the area, and local drafts are on tap.

More Than a Cafe

The attached gear shop carries maps, books, and supplies for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Boulder Mountain trips. Staff can give practical route advice — useful when you are heading into the backcountry and cell service disappears. If you need to stay the night, seven small log cabins and tent camping sites are available on the property, along with showers and a coin-op laundromat. For travelers driving Highway 12 between Bryce and Capitol Reef, this is the most logical resupply and regroup stop in Escalante.

Amenities

Dine-In

Accepts Credit Cards

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C. Carr

3 months ago

I stayed in one of their cute cabins while visiting Escalante Grand Staircase. The cabin was very cozy and sweet, with lovely gardens all around. The bathhouse was separate, but very close by -- like a campground with cabins instead of tent sites. The Escalante Outfitters restaurant is just across the way, along with a great little shop. The food at the restaurant is excellent (they're known for their pizza). You can sit indoors or outdoors. It's very casual and comfortable. The folks there are very friendly. The adjoining shop carries everything from outdoor gear and t-shirts to books and postcards. I hurt myself on a hike nearby, and the woman in the shop gave me a bag of ice to put on my knee, which I appreciated. I would definitely stay here again. It was affordable, and the location is very convenient to Grand Staircase trails. If you have food with you, just know that the cabins don't have mini fridges. That was the only downfall for me. My cooler went warm.

Nancy Handley

5 months ago

We stopped here twice to eat on our week long stay in the area. Great store. Great café. Pizza, Sandwiches, and deserts were all amazing!! Homemade!! Staff very friendly. If i am ever in the area again I am eating there. Thanks!!!

Angela Tomlin

4 months ago

We did not stay in the lodge but took the advise of a server in another restaurant. We made the drive after a long day of hiking. We were headed for pizza and wine. We were not disappointed! We shared an apple pecan salad that was simply amazing. Super fresh arugula, crisp apple and candied pecan with a perfectly crafted dressing. We had a bottle of wine and the big horn pizza. We were members of the clean plate club. The atmosphere is just what you need to relax after a long day of any outdoor adventure. With both outdoor and indoor seating you can reflect on a great day! Highly recommend!

Rheannon Clark

4 months ago

We ordered a large pepperoni, and it was excellent—crispy-chewy crust, legit homemade sauce, perfect balance. As a pizzeria and grill owner I know what’s up and this was perfection! Then Louie the parrot landed on my pizza as if to join us🦜🍕 Honestly iconic. 10/10. Great pizza, good vibes, surprise parrot blessing.

Lux Events

4 months ago

You guys this place has a serious best food I’ve ever had in my life! I got the sandwich. It was called the Spicy chicken when I came here in September and I will seriously never forget it! Oh my God and the pizza😘😘 I will say that there can be some lines, but it is definitely worth the wait Or just get here early! The people here are so sweet too… Anyway, I just came back this weekend. I brought a crew with me and they absolutely loved it here too! I can’t wait to come back.