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 A Tucson wholesome food institution |
2616 North Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 United States +1 520 327 7577 |
A Tucson institution for 20 years, this bakery cafe has set the standard for wholesome food a la 60s and 70s with its omelets, quiches and tofu scrambles. Its glory continues to this day due to the staff's dedication to quality and a chocolate dessert dish that never fails to impress clients and reviewers. A great outdoor patio with greenery and fountains provides shade and cool during brutal Tucson summers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuisine with a Southwestern flair |
445 South Alvernon Way (At the Doubletree Hotel) Tucson, AZ 85711 United States |
This is a white tablecloth restaurant with a large variety of American food, featuring indoor and outdoor dining by the fireside. It has recently been remodeled to provide a Southwestern flair. A no smoking section is available. The focus is on classic American cuisine: fresh seafood, such as Pacific salmon on rice, grilled lamb chops, and Chicken Florentine, to name a few selections. The restaurant is noted for its "Market Stand" salad bar. The wine menu is extensive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Favorite hangout for students |
820 East University Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85719 United States +1 520 624 1707 |
In what was once the Geronimo Hotel guesthouse, this cozy and comfy college-area cafe serves light fare at equally light prices. The cafe itself is quite serene, with white-trimmed dark green walls, mellow music and umbrella-covered patio tables out front. The menu starts the day with bagels, muffins and specialty coffees and then moves into soups, salads, sandwiches and quiches ($3-7). The House Club is a satisfying specialty of turkey, bacon and cheese. Beverages run from $1-3 and include coffees, teas, juices and soft drinks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Culinary Adventure |
110 E. Pennington Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 622 6400 |
Chef/owner Suzana Davila gives locals and visitors a taste of the complex flavors of southern Mexico at this funky and popular cafe inside the historic Clarion Santa Rita Hotel. Just take a look at the many international articles and awards that line the walls and you'll know that you're in for an exciting culinary adventure. Vibrant Mexican colors abound with just about every wall a different bright hue. The menu changes twice, daily, to offer guests to try both classic dishes and new adventurous ones. Lunches are USD16-USD18; dinners, USD19-20. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tucson Art Museums' cozy cafe |
150 North Main Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 628 8533 |
In this historic space (previously housing Janos Restaurant), the Tucson Museum of Art cafe serves pastries, salads, sandwiches, coffees and teas in a pretty cafe and patio setting. Indoors, a country garden atmosphere is achieved with lattices on the walls, light wood furnishings and botanical art. Outdoors, the patio overlooks the park-like grounds of the museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Tucson tradition |
434 North 4th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705 United States +1 520 624 5765 |
For more than half a century, the Zagona family (three generations of them) has been serving up some of Tucson's favorite home-style Italian cuisine. The patio, with fountain and flowers, is a favorite choice with diners. Inside dining is comfortable and casual with a family-friendly staff. Hefty portions of pastas dishes are the popular choice here. Accompany your dinner with a glass of Italian chianti. Buon Appetito! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining, old cantina-style |
201 North Court Avenue (One block west of Church) Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 622 0351 |
This is the natural place to pick for lunch after strolling around the downtown arts district. Situated in the shaded courtyard of the Old Town Artisans complex, this grill restaurant offers Sonoran-style dishes in a 19th century cantina setting. Locals like to take out-of-town visitors to this pleasant place in order to show off their city. The ambience is that of an 1890-style cantina, combined with patio dining in a beautiful courtyard setting lush with flowers and ponds. The fare is mostly Mexican. Try the summer sizzling rib special rib-eye steak, or the Fettucine con Pollo. Beer and wine is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Distinctive dining |
533 North Fourth Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705 United States +1 520 884 9289 http://www.delectables.com |
This fourth avenue find could easily skate by on its innovative edibles, but it also offers a comfortable, casual ambience in a convenient, contemporary space. Taking its cues from California cuisine and French bistro fare, this place gets raves from its guests for both its aesthetics and its edibles. The parade of pastries just inside the door is a pleasing portent of things to come. The colorful art acts as an appetizer stimulant and, from the appetizers on, so do the pretty presentations. A few items to try: Baked Pesto Camembert in Puff Pastry; Asparagus and Leek Crepes; Orange roughly in Potato Crust. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First-rate Sunday Brunch |
3800 East Sunrise Drive Tucson, AZ 85718-3302 United States +1 520 742 6000 |
During the week, Westin La Paloma Resort's bistro serves an appetizing array of European and American cafe cuisine. But it's the Sunday Brunch that really shines. In fact, it was chosen by Tucson Weekly readers as their Favorite. Add the panoramic view of the Catalina Mountains through soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, or from the patio, and any Sunday becomes a celebration here. The choices seem almost endless. Omelets, waffles, pastas and seafood stations, carved-to-order meats (roast beef, turkey, ham and lamb are just a few of the items on the ever-changing menu). Oh, and don't forget the decadent desserts. Then there's always the champagne. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste of the Wine Country |
3048 East Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85716 United States +1 520 327 0500 http://www.ellerestaurant.com |
As this is a "Wine Country Restaurant," the decor, menu and atmosphere are meant to reflect the experience of dining in wine country. It succeeds nicely. The large brick-walled space is festooned with framed wine-inspired posters; tables and banquettes are well spaced and sparsely topped. A courtyard patio provides plenty of al fresco sipping or dining. On the menu, you'll find a good selection of light fare including soups, salads and sandwiches with a "California cuisine" style. More than 30 wines by the glass are offered, priced from $4-$8. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Explosive Pacific Rim cuisine |
2990 North Swan Road (In Plaza Palomino) Tucson, AZ 85712 United States +1 520 318 1118 |
Do not panic when you see the flames shooting from the roof on North Swan Road, it is just an indication that you are closing in on Tucson's hottest Pacific Rim bistro. Firecracker is loved for both its innovative cuisine and whimsical atmosphere. The brightly checkered banquettes and abundance of bamboo set the scene for festive, fulfilling dining. Patio seating is also available. So go ahead, have a blast! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative cuisine |
201 North Court Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 623 6024 |
Within the Old Town Artisans complex in the El Presidio District, this contemporary cafe presents an imaginative menu in attractive surroundings. Choose to dine in the slightly formal indoor space or go casual under the tree-shaded outdoor tables. Entrees run the gamut from deli sandwiches to a variety of pastas. Ribs, steaks and pastas are also offered. Lunches are mostly in the $7-9 range. A small wine list is offered ($20s-30s), and the owners also operate Two Micks, the lively bar across the way, where you'll find full bar service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dinner with a view |
3645 West Starr Pass Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85745 United States +1 520 670 0444 |
Located inside a master-planned golf and resort complex, this restaurant offers casual dining with great views of the Catalina Mountains, the city lights of Tucson and the green fairways of Starr Pass Golf Club. The menu features contemporary American cuisine with a Southwestern touch, consisting of salads, sandwiches and burgers. Patio seating is available. Due to its great location, the catering services of this venue are frequently used for business meetings and weddings. Breakfast and lunch is served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stone oven-baked entrees |
5689 North Swan Road Tucson, AZ 85718 United States +1 520 299 4301 http://www.laroccasitalian.com |
The Larocca family of Ralph, Gail and Niccolle offer guests warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere at this Santa Catalina foothills Italian trattoria. The garden-like dining room has an upscale ambiance without being unduly stuffy and the service is professional, but genuine. Al fresco dining is available on the newly added patio. Entrees are baked in stone ovens with a health-conscious effort to use only fresh ingredients and remove excess fats. Specialties include handmade gnocchi pasta and traditional veal, beef and chicken dishes. Tuesday nights, Osso Buco is offered. Cioppino and mussels are the Friday night specials. Full bar service and a wine list with Italian and Californian selections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent grill menu |
7892 North Oracle Road (Southeast corner of Oracle and Magee) Tucson, AZ 85712 United States +1 520 531 1212 http://www.metrorestaurants.com |
This casual mid-town grill, a member of the Metro Restaurants family, is a favorite for its specialty sandwiches, mesquite-grilled burgers, pastas, pizzas and entrees with a southwestern flair. Its awards include being Tucson Lifestyle Magazine's winner under the category of Best Grill. Internationally influenced dishes include Firecracker Shrimp, Santa Fe Chicken Salad, New Orleans Pasta, Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta and rotisserie meats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasty traditional food on the mountain |
12976 Sabino Canyon Park Drive North Tucson, AZ 85619 United States +1 520 576 1234 http://mt-lemmon.com |
This pleasant cafe on top of Mount Lemmon is worth the one-hour drive up the mountain because the owner makes food that you won't find anywhere else in Arizona. It's Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine from Berks County, which has been virtually extinct since 1950 except here on Mt. Lemmon. The owner bakes her own bread and smokes her meat in her own smokehouse. The place exudes European-style Gemuetlichkeit with wooden chairs and tables and white curtains on the windows. A very pleasant spacious patio for outside dining in fresh clear mountain air. The Pennsylvania Dutch crabcakes, served with soup and salad, are highly recommendable at $13. And by all means, try one of the homemade pies for dessert; they're all made from fresh fruit and best when served a la mode. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Territorial Cuisine |
60 North Alvernon Way (Northeast corner of Broadway and Alvernon) Tucson, AZ 85711 United States +1 520 326 6000 |
The Metro Restaurants group has updated the former Cottonwood Cafe into a modern and even more inviting Southwestern grill and bar. Several dining rooms are decorated in an Arizona motif, using a desert color scheme. One dining room looks out onto the patio, which provides the perfect place for cocktails, lunch or dinner in Tucson's temperate climate. A regional American menu, includes meat, poultry, seafood and pasta dishes. Full bar service is available both in the comfortable lounge and in the dining room. The wine list offers mainly Californian bottlings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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60 Bottles of Tequila on the Wall |
Foothills Mall 7401 N La Cholla Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85741 United States +1 520 297 1999 http://www.metrorestaurants.co... |
Located in the Foothills Mall, this friendly family restaurant has long been a favorite for comfortable, casual dining with an inventive twist. The light, contemporary furnishings and color scheme make this a cozy, though large, dining space. Patio seating outside the mall is a good place for people-watching. House specialties include several seafood dishes as well as a wide range of chicken, beef and pasta dishes, salads and sandwiches. Everything has a bit of a contemporary southwestern kick, including the tequila-heavy drink menu at the full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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