Stopped for brunch while passing through. Wife had a traditional breakfast, while I had a bacon cheeseburger and fries. Both were amazingly good! My wife's pancake was at least 15" in diameter and extended past her large plate. Since it arrived first, I feared how big my burger was going to be, but it was normal size. Lots of meat and filling. Restaurant space was small and old, but worth overlooking for the food and experience! Texted our two U of A-grad daughters to ask if they ever went there while they were in school and what they thought of it. One sent back a thumbs up and the other said, "Amazing!" read more

The only reasons that anyone could give this place five stars is one, they have absolutely no talent in the kitchen, two, they think it is great because it is dirt cheap, three, they were in the military, and four, they like the smell of rancid grease. This place is trashy, dirty, stinky, and all around disgusting. Even the water w/lemon tastes bad. The quality of the food is bottom of the barrel, you get what you pay for, garbage. read more

I've only eaten here once, but what a breakfast! Delicious pancakes, very reasonably priced.

Look, the food is freaking fantastic. Stop reading this and go order yourself a pancake (or two, but be prepared for the server to ask, "Okay but...have you ever ordered a pancake from us before?"). Or get the Reuben omelet, with swiss cheese and sauerkraut and corned beef. Or get just literally anything on the menu. But let's have a talk about ambiance, because if you have a refined palate and you're not prepared, the culture shock might get to you. This place is an established diner with far too few tables for the number of adoring fans it has. Take a step inside and you'll see no-fuss decor, booths, and tables, and a long galley kitchen in plain view with bar-style seating. There's no room to wait inside, so be prepared to sit on the concrete benches and watch the traffic zip by on Grant. (You can rest easy knowing that all the people who make up that traffic who have been to Bobo's are immensely jealous of you right now). The menus are laminated single sheets of yellow paper, and they stay with the table. You get them out--you put them back. The restaurant buzzes with conversation and the sizzle of food cooking on that plain-view griddle. Take a look in the morning and you'll see the endless batch of homefries that occupies fully half of the cooking surface. Mmmm...homefries... Servers have this thing down to a science. I don't think my cup has ever been less than 2/3 full while I've been there, and our meals are always quick. They have to be--the ever-present benchwarmers out front demand fast service. Judge Bobo's for what it is--fantastic food in a refreshingly down-to-earth atmosphere--and don't be put off by what it isn't--this is not Prep and Pastry nor does it pretend to be. And to all you benchwarmers sitting there now while I gloomily zip by on Grant--I hate you all. read more

A co-worker brings breakfast from Bobo's to work for me some mornings and it is absolutely outstanding delicious! Don't look for grease free or no fry. It's all there but what a fantastic treat and excellent way to start our day! I love the potato and have never had one prepared like this! The portions are generous. read more

This is some of the best breakfast I've had in years! From the outside of this joint, you wouldn't suspect that there is so much going on inside. Servers run around wild getting orders, filling drinks, and whatever else anyone would ever need. The cooks must be some kind of wizards, because they are cooking huge portions with so many orders while their kitchen is so small. They work their butts off too, I saw a server come with a glass of water and literally pour it into one of the cooks mouths to replenish him. Good stuff. Pancakes here are fantastic. I haven't had anything else yet. The banana and blueberry pancakes were packed with both and the pancake itself was perfectly cooked to a slight crisp. Add pecans and you have a masterpiece. No going wrong with this one. Did I mention that they are massive? Good food, great service, and cheap prices. Eat here. read more

In Tucson for the week. Found this place on Yelp. Its so good I want to scream it out. Everything on the menu we tried was very good, and several were outstanding. The hole in the wall atmosphere is tremendous. Wait staff help each other out seamlessly and are all kind and attentive. It doesn't get better than this. read more

Shitty quality of food. Canned spinach on my eggs....really???? Not to mention the booth we were sitting in near the window had flys buzzing around all over. I get it, flies get into buildings sometimes but 10+ is GROSS! read more

Food was cold and the order was wrong. The cook copped an attitude when i returned my food. Even though i didn't eat it, they made me pay for it under the threat of calling the police! read more

Best greasy spoon ever. Love the huevos rancheros. plenty of grease and I am okay with it. Hard to get in--waiting line usually. I go in after luch crowd -- after 1 and sit at the counter. Cheap! read more

No complaints, a great "eat enjoy leave" kind of place. It has a old mom and pop style restaurant feel but the food is well prepared and worth making an early morning trip to eat! read more

The best breakfast diner, ever! Best pancakes ever! Best biscuit and sausage and gravy! Little whole on the wall restaurant. We went at around 10AM. Waited about 25 minutes. I wouldn't mind waiting longer because this place is so good. I don't know what else to say. This place is super yummmy! read more

Had a great breakfast here today with my son. They have the best omelets! I am a huge fan of the Reuben omelet. It is yummy. My son had a cinnamon roll and loved it. Our service was great as well. Tiny little hole in the wall, just remember if you are here on the weekends expect a wait. Yummy greasy spoon! read more

This place is too amazing for words. Expect to wait to both be seated and your food. It's worth the wait!! The apple pancakes, and biscuits and gravy are like no other place. Yum yum!! read more

I finally tried Bobo's out after driving by it countless times and always noticing the long line. My mom was in town and I thought it would be a perfect time to try it out. Got there around 10:30am on a weekday and waited about 20 min, not bad at all. Love the old diner feel inside. Waitress brought us water and coffee right away. She took our order promptly, I ordered the veggie omelette and it came their awesome potatoes and wheat toast. My mom ordered ham,eggs, potatoes, and toast. We also ordered a banana pancake to split. Our food was out in about 15 min and everything looks so good. The pancake was so big, enough to feed 4 people. Our food was so good and the pancake was the best I've ever had. The pancake is caramelized with brown sugar on the bottom...you could eat it without syrup. My coffee was always refilled without having to ask. Overall, a great experience and really good cheap breakfast that you can't find anywhere else in town. Vegetarian friendly :) read more

Best breakfast place in my limited experience in Tucson! The pancakes were huge and tasty. I also had eggs and bacon, and they were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Great local brunch spot, love it here. Best (and probably biggest) pancakes in Tucson. Really friendly staff

Perfection. LIKE I LOVE THIS PLACE SO KUCH!!! It's so delicious and like everything is just sosososoo good I love it! 10/10 would recommend!

Great place, great food, great prices! Always good service when I visit. Can be crowded and sketchy parking. Highly recommended for fueling up on Sundays for church and/or nfl football. The omelettes are as big as my forearm! read more

The ratings say it all. Either you love or hate the place. I could eat at Bobo's every time I go to Tucson. Every one in my family thinks I am completely nuts though. My wife still mimics the cook's two handed technique, using two bottles of oil to get the griddle ready for hash browns. You are not going to forget Bobo's, either way. read more

Very good food. Great prices as well. Very busy and crowded but that is usually a good sign that the food is outstanding. Will definitely revisit next time we are in town! read more

It is gross looking, gross smelling, sticky floors and the chef is a gigantic fat man who sweats over your food. Can i give this place a 0 star? Honestly, I don't know how I convinced myself to try it. I have to admit, the few bites of my chocolate pancakes were actually quite good but the smell of the restaurant made me want to die. I am sure the only reason the food was good is because everything tastes good when it is saturated in a pound of butter and lard. Nasty to watch what they put in your food. And I just couldn't stand watching this sweaty man cook for everyone. I lost my appetite and that is a very VERY hard thing to do. read more

6 stars for local color, 4 stars for service, 2 stars for food. The biscuits and gravy are indistinguishable from Denny's. I didn't have a pancake, but they looked intentionally scary. Maybe they secretly taste great, but for me, presentation is something. (I wouldn't expect fancy, but let's be clear, I'm setting the bar low.) For an RPG analogy, this is "hack and slash." read more

Love this place. The food is always pretty good and the place is always packed. You should definitely expect to wait outside for a bit if you're planning to eat here on a Sunday morning. It's really small inside but the atmosphere is neat. Definitely recommend it. Try a pancake! read more

Hit up Bobo's while in Tucson for family weekend. Friday mid morning wait was about 20 minutes. Once inside, it had that diner feel that you know the food was good. Nice variety to choose from. They also had daily specials. Service was good but the food was outstanding. You know when there is a line, good chance it is good. Bobo's didn't disappoint. read more

I live near here ,I decide to have breakfast here and it was awesome Huge pancakes,and fast service very friendly staff. The place is not pretty but real blueberry pancakes with nuts and the price can't be beat!!!! I will be coming back . read more

Bobo's Restaurant - bobos grant &countryclub - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Love this place any time I come back to Tucson. A must breakfast! Can't go wrong with anything

This is my favorite breakfast place in Tucson. Every time I'm in town i come here. It is small and there is always a line to get in, but be patient it is worth It! The Apple pancakes are both huge and delicious, the chocolate chip pancakes are awesome as well. They are the size of a dinner plate so bring your appetite! The country potatoes are beautifully cooked and tasty . I've been here several times and have explored the menu, everything is very well cooked and tasty. I will be going back in the near future once again. read more

I remember when I first came to Tucson a year ago, house hunting and scouting out my future digs, we happened upon Bobo's for breakfast. I ate the banana pancakes, and declared "this place is going to be dangerous to my waistline". Well, a year later, I have restrained myself from visiting every weekend. I have also discovered that the apple pancakes are a breakfast masterpiece and the chicken fried steak is nothing to shake a stick at. Plan your visit during the week or off hours to avoid the crowd, and carve out time for a post-breakfast nap after eating those apple pancakes. read more

Bobo's has that great diner vibe in a great part of town. Despite the smaller size of the restaurant, they have ample parking, which is a surprise. Go hungry, but be prepared to wait because it's usually packed! The staff was super friendly and the apple pancake was to die for. read more

Bobo's is a Tucson Classic. If you're looking for a good, filling and CHEAP breakfast- this is the place to go! The service is always great (I can never finish my entire cup of coffee before it's refilled), but be prepared for a wait, especially if it's Saturday or Sunday morning. The banana pancake is definitely worth the visit! 4 Stars ****. read more

I have NEVER had a bad experience here whatsoever. I love the little place and I come back at least 4x a year (there are just so many mom and pops to try). The good flies out of that kitchen and the are always people to help you out. We did run into a small snafu this last visit......we ended up waiting almost 15 minutes for refills on waters and iced tea. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

I've only eaten here once, but this may be my favorite breakfast restaurant. My only wish, would be to have it in my local town. Everything we ordered was amazing!!! read more

The ultimate greasy spoon experience in Tucson. Expect a long line, quick service and diner quality food. Reasonable prices. Great "people watching". This place really cranks it out! read more

OMG...You Have to go. The absolutely Best Pancakes Ever. If you leave this place hungry, You did something wrong! Debbie the Owner and #1waitress is Awesome. Her personality, hospitality and warmth make this a wonderful experience. All the employees are smiling and friendly, wow that's so unusual! It makes eating at Bobo's a wonderful experience. We were visiting from Massachusetts, we were made to feel right at home, as if we were long time regulars. The pancakes are the best and HUGE, my husband couldn't finish his pancake, eggs and meat. I had eggs home fries and back, couldn't finish it either. Told family that we we're visit g Tuscon with. Went back for lunch!! My husband, 6', 250lb man, couldn't finish 2 pancakes and bacon. Debbie bet him a buck he couldn't do it!! He lost!!! She wouldn't take her winnings, she called it a draw! We will be going back for breakfast before we leave the area. Gotta Go...Enjoy! read more

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Best pancakes ever. The banana pancake has a delicious cinnamon glaze, and the blueberry-banana pancake is delicious too (despite no cinnamon). This place is a must if you're in Tucson. But be prepared to wait a while for a table! read more

Bobo's Restaurant - Huge banana pecan pancake and extraordinarily delicious bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

You can bet that BoBo's is the spot. You may have to wait outside for a minute, and when you get inside, the tables and chairs may have a napkin folded underneath to help keep it level!! You will sit close enough to the next table that you have to engage in conversation with them or have them want to taste your food. But for sure, it's worth the WAIT and EXPERIENCE!! Food is great! read more

Amazing breakfast and very friendly staff. We went here for my wife's 40th birthday breakfast. We love hitting up local diners while traveling and this one did not disappoint. We had Bobo as our waitress she was a sweet heart. Don't miss this unique breakfast spot while visiting Tucson!! read more

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I must say that Bobo's was less to be desired. There are a few other mom and pop type of breakfast places that are much better than Bobo's. Too much grease and extremely dirty facility and stinky bathrooms. read more

Eh.... I stopped eating at this place when my cinnamon apple pancake came out tasting like chemicals because the apples had been sitting in some citric acid wash for hours. I give it a 3 because the diner fare is decent and cheap. I won't be back for pancakes. read more