50 Best Cafes in Tucson

“I had my retirement party there a little over a week ago. The staff was great - helpful, attentive, yet unobtrusive... and also friendly and just really nice. The food was absolutely fantastic. All of my guests raved about the dinner and the cakes we had for desert. So many thanks to the chef(s) for a delicious meal. The venue was charming and, because the weather was about perfect that night, we were able to enjoy the patio as well as being inside. I can't thank the staff at Café a la C'Artl/Carte Blanche catering enough for making our celebration so great!“

“Absolutely the best breakfast and lunch restaurant in downtown Tucson. Not only is the food exceptional you couldn't ask for better service. They make you feel like family almost immediately“

“Delicious! Friendly staff“

“♡︎♥︎ So Good ! Cute / Fun Place.“

“Very good food made by very sweet people. I’m so thankful for them and everything they do!“

“Just delicious- and I bought the t-shirt“

“I am a total coffee nerd, and when I found Presta on a trip to Tucson last year, I immediately fell in love! They are now on my list of roasters around the country that I have found and order espresso beans from, and that's a very short list! Highly recommend, and I visit anytime I'm in town!“

“Food was amazing, Service was amazing, atmosphere and Ambience is great, me and good friend of mine were chatting it up for 2 hours there and there wasn’t any disturbance from the staff or anything that we had to leave.. Staff is very kind and friendly & there is a good selection of foods, coffee and local merch to buy as well at good prices!!“

“It was amazing the rooms were great the pool was amazing the food was ok“

“what an amazing place. not just for the coffees but for the kindness of those who work there.“

“Always fast friendly staff great service.“

“We haven't had anything there that wasn't amazing. Apple/pecan pancakes are to die for. Chorizo/ egg , bean and tortilla are one of our favorite. Husband said they have outstanding Party melts.“

“I was recommended the country fried chicken...well worth it I will go out of my way to come back for it again“

“Liked the location and vibe of this restaurant in Hotel Congress. We had a party of ten, they took a credit card to hold our reservation but we were the only ones there. Our waiter was very nice but got some of our drinks wrong. The food was hit or miss. Those who ordered salads were very happy but several of us had the ribs and they were terrible. One person commented that she could not find any meat. Dessert was excellent so maybe start there!“

“Great local food! My husband and I love having Sunday breakfast at Viv's.“

“TCR is my favorite coffee in Tucson. Best roasted beans and delish drinks/coffee.“

“food was great And the service was great too“

“I’ve never had a bad meal there. Just tried their stuffed avocado and it was excellent. If you haven’t been to the Eclectic Cafe, give it a try! 😋“

“The absolute best sandwiches in town! Highly recommend to anyone who loves good food with organic ingredients. We went here for my birthday and I am in love!!! Thanks for a great meal and experience!!!“

“🐖Reviewing The Oink Cafe Tucson 🐖 🐖Rating: 5 out of 5 🐖Address: 7131 E Broadway Blvd 🐖Hours: Everyday 7am-2pm 🐖Happy Hour: Mon-Fri: 7-10am ($5 mimosas, bloody marys, specialty drinks, and draft beers.) Also, $2 off flights. 🐖Number of people eating: 2 adults and 2 children. 🐖Atmosphere: Very clean inside and inviting, wasn’t busy at all for 12:30, few families eating. Music they had playing was at a comfortable volume. It was relaxing and AC worked well so it wasn’t hot inside at all. They have a nice seating area outside as well if you choose. 😁 🐖Staff: Got greeted right away, seated quickly, our waitress was Ciarra and she was absolutely lovely and checked on us frequently and was very friendly and always had a smile on her face. There was 2 other guys working and they were very friendly and nice as well. Even had couple small conversations with them as well. 🙌🏼 🐖Food: 1. Carne Asada Benedict: Little spice to it, perfect eggs on top, very very delicious! 😋 Fries were fresh and hot and the ranch was very good with it! 🥩🥚 2. Waffle with toast: Very tasty, waffle was nice and airy with a little crunch to it. Kiddo loved it and ate all her food which is rare 🧇 3. Veggie Omelet: Added mushrooms to it. Was tasty but needed salt, overall very tasty. The biscuit was fluffy and tasted really yummy! The hasbrowns were so-so. 🍳 4. Chicken strips and fries: Chicken strip were juicy and not dry at all, fries were hot and fresh as well. 🍗 Total before tip for number 1 & 2 with drinks: $32 Total before tip for number 3 & 4 with drinks: $30“

“1st visit and will go back“

“Our regular spot for a great breakfast.“

“We were there last night for a somewhat rare evening of music. I'd have to say it was easily one of the best experiences I've recently had at a local restaurant. The chef salad was superb, absolutely distinctive greens and relatively healthy. The fries and cake that I sampled from others were also top notch. The waitstaff was hugely pleasant, competent and attentive. Great work all around!“

“This First Watch lives up to the reputation of being a truly incredible breakfast experience. It is the absolute best place for breakfast that I can muster. If you don’t know where to go for breakfast, this is a no brainer. Tons of options and everything is awesome!“

“great food and service nice small place for relaxing and enjoy life, I recommend this place help the small business that needs our Tucson support the most....“

“Absolutely loved finally getting to visit their physical coffee shop—it’s such a fantastic experience seeing it all come to life! The space and menu are beautifully inspired by Persian flavors, and they offer a great variety of vegan and dietary-friendly options. I had the pistachio cold coffee (incredible!), and the owner suggested oat milk instead of almond—it was the perfect choice. I paired it with a pistachio cookie, and honestly, it was an unbeatable combo. If you’re anywhere near Tucson, this spot is a must. My wife and I drove 45 minutes each way, and we will do it again very soon.“

“So happy Tooley's is back. Super food!“

“Nice and very comfortable and very good food“

“I usually come here for their delicious egg waffles! Today, I tried the jasmine green milk tea with salted cheese foam for the first time, but the combination wasn't quite to my taste. The two boy baristas were very kind and patient, taking the time to check and adjust my drink. After adding more sugar and reducing the cheese foam, it tasted much better! Really appreciate their excellent service and caring attitude!“

“awesome little cafe delicious food friendly staff“

“A great spot on campus to both catch up with friends as well as study. Being inside ENR2 gives the whole area a serene, relaxing vibe. There is ample seating area, all maintained very well and clean. The university WiFi has strong signal inside the cafe as well, so no interruption to work at all.

Limited options on menu but all are reasonably priced (compared to other places on campus). Service was excellent, the sandwich was very tasty😋. Definitely a spot I’ll frequent the rest of my time at UofA.“

“Amazing "Nopales Huevos Rancheros"!!! Great atmosphere and salsa and refried beans. Friendly staff and delightful coffee drinks. Loved it! Also, the building on 1st and Grant road brings back fond memories of my favorite Sanchez burrito company in the 1980's“

“Really good to go eat some munchies and amazing customer service“

“Awesome drinks I love the Wetmore/ruthraff location and my favorite drink is the blue volt.“

“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"“

“Burger and wings were amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“my grandma, my neighbor Kerry and Scott I both enjoyed our meals. I love your tri Fecta breakfast it is really the best. My grandma loves your roast beef sandwich with the salad.“

“This is my first time at a gluten-free bakery. I ordered a loaf of white bread and wow! It is delicious! I never thought I’d find a gluten-free bread that I like so much. I’ve already eaten two slices since I got home without anything on it. I will definitely be making this my regular gluten free spot to go to.“

“Very welcoming. Servers were great. Food came fast and was cooked perfectly. And prices were very reasonable.“

“I love this little old school diner. My favorite is the biscuits and gravy. The gravy is the best I’ve ever tasted and I’ve tasted a lot. The pies are delicious and made daily. The waitresses are always very friendly even though they are busy. I love it❤️“

“There are so many great reasons I love living at The Flin - the location, the staff, the elegance. This Flin is wonderful for people with pets, with a convenient dog park and plenty of places to take a walk right outside the community the doors. The features that stand out to me in the apartment are the full size washer & dryer, stainless steel appliances, the neutral flooring, and big windows. I enjoy living here and it’s a fantastic addition to downtown.“

“Love the music! Good food. Nice little shops. My favorite venue and a great location.“

“They have the best real food and great service. I have not had one thing I didn’t like. Their pineapple upside-down pancakes are amazing and their biscuits and gravy…delicious🌸“

“Great value, $24 for adults all you can eat buffet ($12 for kids). It has a made-to-order omelette bar, all kinds of great options including pozole. Yogurt parfait and berry station, even had w custom juices (a green one and orange/cantaloupe one). Honestly a lot better than I would have expected.
Our server was awesome about being mindful of budget and told us some hacks on the menu. We felt like family, excellent dining experience! Gino took great care of us… we’ll be back 🙂“

“Ok this place is cozy and the food is delicious!!! Mushroom burger and steak Quesadilla was our order tonight and can't believe we had the place almost to ourselves. Live music in the background by the coffee bar was perfectly for the mood in this favorite place of ours. Nico was an excellent server. He helped us design the pizza we ordered as an appetizer. Yep we love food and The Bistro didn't disappoint. We will be back!“

“Best coffee in Tucson hands down!“

“Today I walked into the cafe for the first time, Ive never heard of it and a friend recommended it to me and the service was amazing I thought Serra was the General Manager, great atmosphere and amazing food and drinks ! Thank you Serra For such a lovely first time ! Cant wait to come back again !!“

“Excellent food, brilliant breakfast and very friendly service 😃👏“