Meet The Farmer: Chase Estes

At Steadfast Farm in East Mesa, locally grown takes on a very literal meaning.

The two-acre working farm grows fruits, vegetables and flowers using organic practices, with a farm store, coffee shop and Steadfast Diner all woven into the surrounding Eastmark community. For farmer Chase Estes, that connection between farm and table is part of what makes dining in Mesa interesting.

“When I think quality dining in Mesa, I'm thinking locally sourced ingredients, forward-thinking dining options, and very unique cuisine going on,” Chase says.

A Farm in the Middle of the Community

Steadfast Farm sits right inside East Mesa, with rows of produce growing alongside the places where people live, gather and eat.

“Steadfast Farm is really unique in the sense of it being smack dab in the community,” Chase says.

The farm uses organic growing practices to produce fruits, vegetables and flowers, while also raising pastured poultry for eggs. Visitors can stop at the farm store, grab a coffee and see where some of Mesa's locally grown ingredients begin.

“We do organic food production. We have the coffee shop. We have the farm store. There's the diner. And then we're also situated in a park.”

From Farm to Steadfast Diner

The shortest route from farm to table might be right here.

At Steadfast Diner, organic greens, vegetables and herbs grown at Steadfast Farm travel fewer than 100 paces before reaching the table. The diner puts a farm-to-table spin on familiar American dishes, using ingredients grown just next door.

That proximity gives diners a rare look at the full journey. Walk past the fields, see what's growing and then sit down for a meal shaped by the same farm.

It’s local food with an address you can visit.

Taste Mesa Close to the Source

Steadfast Farm offers a different way to experience Mesa's food scene. The farm, coffee shop, farm store and diner bring growing, shopping and dining together in one East Mesa neighborhood.

For Chase, the invitation is simple.

You haven't tasted Mesa, until you've tried Steadfast Diner.

Preguntas frecuentes

What is Steadfast Farm in Mesa, Arizona?
Steadfast Farm is a two-acre bio-intensive market farm in Mesa, Arizona. The farm grows fruits, vegetables and flowers using organic practices and raises pastured poultry for eggs.
Where is Steadfast Farm located?
Steadfast Farm is located at 5111 S. Inspirian Parkway in Mesa, Arizona, within the Eastmark community.
What makes Steadfast Farm unique?
Steadfast Farm is located within a Mesa community where visitors can experience a working farm, farm store, coffee shop and nearby Steadfast Diner in one place. Farmer Chase describes the farm as being “smack dab in the community.”
What is Steadfast Diner?
Steadfast Diner is a farm-to-table restaurant next to Steadfast Farm in East Mesa. It serves familiar American dishes using locally sourced ingredients, including organic greens, vegetables and herbs grown at the farm.
Does Steadfast Diner use ingredients from Steadfast Farm?
Yes. Steadfast Diner uses ingredients grown at Steadfast Farm, including organic greens, vegetables and herbs. The farm sits fewer than 100 paces from the diner.
Can you shop at Steadfast Farm?
Yes. Steadfast Farm has a farm store where visitors can shop for Arizona-grown produce and other farm products. Steadfast Coffee also operates inside the farm store.
What does Steadfast Farm grow?
Steadfast Farm grows fruits, vegetables and flowers using organic practices. The farm also raises pastured poultry for eggs year-round.

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