17 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Oro Valley

“Dear First Watch Management,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share my wonderful experience at First Watch, located in the Rooney Ranch Shopping Center. Our recent visit was truly exceptional, and I feel compelled to commend your outstanding team for making it so memorable.

From the moment we entered, we were greeted with a warm welcome. Kera, our server, went above and beyond, providing excellent service that made us feel valued. Her fantastic summer recommendations were a hit with everyone at the table, and it’s clear that Kera has a true passion for her work. The choices she suggested were perfect, catering to our varied tastes, and we greatly appreciated her knowledge and attentiveness throughout our meal.

I also must highlight the culinary excellence that shines through when Josie is the Kitchen Chef. Each dish we ordered was not only delicious but beautifully presented. It’s evident that the team at this location is committed to ensuring every guest has an outstanding dining experience.

While there may be other First Watch locations in Arizona, I can confidently say that First Watch Oro stands out among the rest. The combination of your excellent staff and remarkable service truly elevates this location to a class of its own.

Thank you for such a fantastic meal and the wonderful experience! I look forward to visiting again soon.“

“This is great place for casual dine-in meals. We appreciate the variety of options for adults, a nice selection of kids choices, and crayons and a coloring page to keep kids occupied while waiting for the meal to arrive. I've never had a bad meal and will continue to return!“

“Before I ever went to Bobo's, I thought I knew what a great pancake tasted like. I had been living a lie. Sorry Grandma. Eating at Bobo's is like seeing in color for the first time, or like seeing your soul mate from across the room. You just know you've experienced something that you never want to end. Can't wait to go again.“

“Great food - personable and professional staff - all around wonderful dining experience - thank you!“

“The friendly, family atmosphere. The excellent food. Love their cheese enchiladas with eggs. handmade chicken fried steak. some of the best coffee around. Family owned and operated.“

“Was driving from TX to CA and had to try the famous Waffle House. It was yummy. The ladies on duty were super friendly. The restaurant wase clean, lots of parking.“

“I try to get in every Tuesday after my morning appointments. I go in and have them order for me. for the last few months I have been surprised with each meal and everything has been wonderful. Great food, great atmosphere, great staff.“

“The Egg Connection is a lovely little restaurant, neatly tucked away and easy to miss, but worth searching for. The menu is diverse, with both breakfast and lunch options. The staff was attentive to our every need. The home cooked meals were generous and delicious, and a to-go box was necessary! The art on the walls was fun and interesting - make sure you sit in different areas to fully appreciate future visits.“

“Out waiter, Chadwyck, when out of his way to make sure my son and I were happy, and described the difference between hash browns & country potatoes so kindly. I would also like to comment on your bathrooms- so pleased to see a space for changing diapers in the ladies restroom, and all the rolls of toilet paper- BRILLANT!!! No one likes to get caught "with their pants down"“

“Best Mexican restaurant in Tucson! After living in Mexico City for 17 years it’s hard for me to find places I really enjoy.“

“They were super busy but got a table right away. Waitress let us know it'd be a few minutes as she was getting food out to a few tables and then came back and got our orders. Had our food in about ten minutes and the biscuits and gravy were really good. Will be back.“

“This place has a lot of character. I understand they still auction stock in part of the building. The restaurant part is clean and only smells of good food. Your coffee gets refilled if you ask. Not as frequently as I would like, but my friends ( who aren't coffee hounds) were okay with this. It seems to be a favorite with locals because it was busy. Everyone enjoyed their food which was standard breakfast fare with a Hispanic flair. It's out of the way, but worth the trip“

“nice servers and good food.“

“Jayleen was super nice to both me and my dad. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and I told her to surprise me with the style of eggs, I received over medium. Honestly? That alone is worthy of 5 stars, she really put me on. 10/10 would come again.“

“It was a busy morning, but Jenni & the staff handled everything very well! I highly recommend the Colorado omelet, but they have a huge variety to choose from. One of the best IHOPs I've ever been to, and I'll definitely be back!“

“Always a great service 🥰🙏🏼“

“My family and I come here often, and every time we do, Katie and Evi always give us amazing service. They are both so friendly, attentive, and make us feel welcome every visit. We honestly try to request one of them whenever we come in because they consistently go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. They’re a big reason why we keep coming back.“