Legacy businesses are the mainstays of small towns. Flagstaff has a lengthy list of viable and award-winning examples that are two and three generations deep: Warner’s Nursery, Los Alteños Restaurant, Loren Vickers Overhead Door, Frederick Fisher Jewelers, Cornish Pasty Co., Brandy’s Restaurant, Flagstaff Roofing, MartAnne’s Burrito Palace and -- fortunately for us -- many more. Nurturing savvy and success, nuanced by upstart inspiration and innovation, such businesses preserve their ideals while pushing forward.
Regardless of the product or service, the succession of a business through a family member or an employee is balanced with financial health and sustainability, tax considerations and technology. This same practicality steers Cedar House Coffee Shop and Bakery to mentor the next generation and pass the baton.
The coffee program at Cedar House is fueled by a local micro-roaster, who curates a custom blend of beans, based on profiles and tasting notes.
Cedar House Coffee Shop and Bakery is located at 2009 E. Cedar Ave. in Flagstaff.
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