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 Artisan baked goods, specialty coffees |
3055 North Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 United States +1 420 322 9965 |
The ever-changing array of breads includes nearly two-dozen varieties, from a crusty country loaf to olive tomato basil and cinnamon raisin walnut. The bakery's central location makes it a convenient stop for downtown commuters or visitors to the area. This bright, airy, contemporary bakery crafts some of the finest artisan breads and pastries in town. Early in the day, enjoy a fresh from the oven pastry or muffin with your specialty coffee. Later, at lunch, over-stuffed sandwiches are built on the flavorful breads. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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One of the best breakfasts |
2938 East Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85716 United States +1 520 326 6163 |
This centrally located eatery is an icon of Tucson's dining scene. For 39 years, Bobo's has served breakfasts and lunches in generous portions to a devoted clientele that helps spread its fame all over town. The restaurant, a clean and well-lit place, opens its doors early morning to feed early risers, and the rush builds up until the lunch crowd descends around midday. Breakfast and lunch are served any time. Try the famous egg and meat breakfast dishes, like the slab of ham or the 6-ounce top sirloin steak, to learn what a BIG American breakfast is all about. 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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Panini sandwiches |
47 West Congress Street Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 628 1601 |
From breakfast to lunch, this closet-sized downtown cafe is bustling with business people looking for a quick and flavorful bite to eat. Because of its small size and its great popularity, you may have to wait awhile to place your order. In the morning, croissants, muffins and a few breakfast entrées are served along with a full range of specialty coffees. Panini sandwiches are the lunch of choice with a variety of fillings. Daily specials range from salads and sandwiches to hot entrees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bountiful brunch at scenic resort |
7000 North Resort Drive (Loews Ventana Canyon Resort) Tucson, AZ 85750 United States +1 520 299 2020 |
Don't plan on too many other activities on any Sunday that starts with brunch here. Not only will the meal be the highlight of your day, but you're likely to be too full to function after wards. Start with Eggs Benedict, perhaps, then work your way through the carving station and be sure to stop off at the seafood spot. Put in your order with the pasta chef, but be sure to save room for a trip to the dessert station. This gourmet marathon will run you just USD29.95 per person (half price for kids under 12) and is sure to be one of your most memorable meals in Tucson. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classy dining room |
306 North Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711 United States +1 520 325 3434 |
Located within the recently revamped 1936 hacienda-style Lodge on the Desert, this classy dining room presents some of Tucson's top continental cuisine. Executive Chef John Harings (formerly of L'Auberge de Sedona) has created a French/Mediterranean fusion menu, which is served in a charming, subtly southwestern setting. Muted colors, an abundance of natural light and high-back chairs make for a slightly formal, but serene dining experience. Service is professional and knowledgeable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rise 'n shine haven |
8800 East Tanque Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85749 United States +1 520 760 2890 |
This cafe is the quintessential family breakfast and brunch restaurant perfect for tourist families who want to fuel up before a big day at Old Tucson or other tourist destinations in Tucson. The wait staff is comprised primarily of warm, grandmotherly women who address you unabashedly as "honey" and "darlin'"... The kitchen offers a complete breakfast menu of three egg omelette's, short and tall stacks of pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and every country side dish you can imagine. The lunch menu includes burgers, deli sandwiches, and lunch salads. A senior citizen's menu is also available. 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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Clean, cozy, and healthy |
119 East Speedway Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85705 United States +1 520 792 4221 |
This friendly midtown cafe specializes in vegetarian and ethnic foods. It has a menu that both vegetarians and meat-eaters will find agreeable. Breakfast is particularly good, with delicious homemade bread, the best home fries in town, and a service crew that makes you feel at home instantly. It's a clean, well-lit place for people that do not care for fancy decor as much as they do for good food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southwestern cuisine with European accents |
800 East University Boulevard (Suite 104) Tucson, AZ 85719 United States +1 520 623 1711 |
Located just outside the University of Arizona main gate, this popular cafe features southwestern cuisine with European accents in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. The place is open and airy, and there is a small patio for outdoor dining. The menu changes monthly, but usually features a good selection of salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas and a few hot entrees. Full bar service is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where the "Frenchness" is guaranteed |
1803 East Prince Road (Nortwest corner of Prince and Campbell) Tucson, AZ 85719 United States +1 520 326 9095 http://www.ghiniscafe.com/ |
This establishment proudly boasts "The Frenchness is Guaranteed" at this sunny little spot where the chef proves it on a daily basis. Coralie Satta Williams, aka "Chef Ghini," is a French expatriot who thrives on bringing the flavors of France to the Old Pueblo. Sunflowers are the design theme here and are utilized both indoors and on the dozen or so patio tables. Located adjacent to La Baguette Bakery, Chef Ghini uses fresh-from-the-oven breads and the freshest local ingredients in her house specialties, including Eggs Provençale (tomatoes and eggs with garlic and thyme. Items run from USD5-USD7, and a daily special features Chef Ghini's own seasonal creations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtowns funky 24 hour diner |
100 East Congress Street Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 623 7621 |
You never know who you'll be sitting next to at Grill, it could be a down-and-out slacker or it could be a senator. Maybe that's because it's open at all hours or maybe because it's an attraction in its own right. Just about everybody comes here. This is the kind of place where nobody thinks twice about ordering a bowl of Cap'n Crunch cereal and a beer for breakfast. Then you can stop in again at dinnertime for Smoked Salmon Pasta in a Shallot and Dill Cream Sauce. You'll also find those and everything in between. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A true taste of Tucson |
5601 North Hacienda del Sol Road Tucson, AZ 85718 United States +1 520 529 3500 |
This historic 1929 guest ranch offers the perfect gourmet getaway. It's been featured in Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, Esquire and National Geographic Traveler and has earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The decor is sophisticated and understated Spanish Colonial with fine southwestern-inspired art. The territorial-style setting is a delightful backdrop for the southwestern-accented American menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sunday brunch at the museum |
2021 North Kinney Road Tucson, AZ 85743 United States +1 520 85743 8918 http://www.desertmuseum.org/ab... |
Plan your visit to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on Sunday to experience their sensational brunch offerings. Making use of indigenous ingredients, the menu includes inspired Arizonan dishes like the Montana de Nopal, a frittata with mesquite-smoked chorizo, prickly pear cactus; Tepery beans, Calabacitas (squash) and a Chile Hollandaise sauce; Blue Corn and sun-dried blueberry pancakes; and Arizona Toast topped with Picacho Peak-grown Pecans. Sip a Prickly Pear Margarita or Mimosa with your meal. The restaurant is also open for lunch daily, featuring Arizona-style salads, sandwiches and hot entrées. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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What's all the buzz about? |
9095 East Tanque Verde Road (Suite 181) Tucson, AZ 85749 United States +1 520 749 3903 |
If Tucson locals rated their cafes in stars, they would award this spot a small planetarium. This Northeast neighborhood favorite delights customers with first-name greetings, outstanding coffee including White Mocha, and a cornucopia of pastries, quiche and other tantalizing food items baked fresh on location each morning. Be certain to try the Peach Galette, a treasure for $3.50. Come early to get a good seat in this cozy, popular cafe with indoor/outdoor dining options. Whimsical decor, vibrant colors and soft music bring France to the desert. Owners Dennis and Margaret make visitors feel they have neighbors in Tucson, and that's the best buzz of all. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A satisfying start |
6530 East Tanque Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85715 United States +1 520 298 4250 |
This quaint, country-style eatery offers some of the most satisfying breakfasts and lunches in Tucson. It's a comfortable, family-style country restaurant with accents from abroad. The menu runs the course from home style American to German, Scandinavian, Russian and Slavic specialties. If it's a pancake or waffle, you'll probably find it here. Breakfast is the big draw, but sandwiches, salads, soups and incredible desserts are also offered at lunch. 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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Scones are the latest rage |
2458 North Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 United States +1 520 320 5203 |
The chef is up with the sun to tempt local senses with the sweet scent of freshly baked scones, perhaps the best variety in town. Try the unusual Sage Scone, a flaky sensation for just $2 or a Crunchy Sable, a French pastry that is the rage in Paris. Shake yourself awake with freshly roasted coffee in any size and flavor your heart desires, served inside or on the pleasant tree-shaded patio. Be aware that owner Roger Sliker takes care to use only shade-grown coffee beans, thereby protecting the tropical tree canopy for migratory birds that pass through Southern Arizona during wintertime. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Homemade, hearty fare |
3301 East Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85716 United States +1 520 795 1436 |
The reputation of Robert's eatery for wholesome, hearty lunch and breakfast fare attracts clients from all over Central Tucson; it's particularly popular among office workers, cab drivers, policemen and business executives living and working in the area, and an extremely busy place during lunch hours. There's not much decor to speak of, but it's bright and clean with an upbeat, friendly atmosphere provided by the staff and the tasty food it serves. Breakfast specials, pancakes and three egg omelets, as well as lunch specials consisting of steak, veal and homemade roast beef entrees, are all priced under USD 5 (drinks included). Lunch specials change daily. Homemade bread and pies are available to go. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Breakfast, burgers, baseball fans |
2933 East Grant Road (Grant and Country Club) Tucson, AZ 85716 United States |
This is not quite your typical American sports bar, as no beer is available, but it comes close; football, baseball and basketball memorabilia are all over the place and the TV is usually on, surrounded by some fans sitting cheering, groaning and commenting on the game. It's open for breakfast and lunch, serving various egg dishes and burgers. As is common with most breakfast restaurants that close early in the day, no alcohol is served, only soft drinks and juices. Service is generally friendly and prices are great. Outside dining is available on the patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stunning desert settings |
7366 North Paseo Del Norte Tucson, AZ 85704 United States +1 520 797 1222 |
North Tucson's Tohono Chul Park provides one of the most stunning desert botanical spectacles in all of the Southwest and, within the park, this quaint tearoom offers a memorable dining-in-the-desert experience. Set amidst the lushness of centuries-old cactus and succulents, the brick building houses a slightly feminine looking (it is a tea room, after all) but not frou-frou cafe. You can also dine out in the splendid natural surroundings on a courtyard patio. The menu can't begin to compete with the setting, but it includes a good selection of breakfast items, quiches, salads, soups, sandwiches and a few hot entree specials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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