the food here is very good, the service is not bad too and the atmosphere is great for breakfast but the prices are too high for what you get, and that's why it's going to be 4 stars and not 5. I'm still going to recommend the place for breakfast but I wish they can do something about the prices. The portions are ok though, but not huge. For example, I thought the Huevos Rancheros were really good but the portion could be a little bigger, maybe add some more potatoes (which were excellent, btw!) read more

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I hadn't been here in a couple years so I knew it was time to come back! Happy to say this place is still as stellar as I remembered. Got to try a fun coffee drink and cocktail. Both were phenomenal. Tamale and eggs for me and salmon Benedict for my boyfriend. Both dishes were amazing!! If you come early enough, outdoor seating is gorgeous in the summer! Great shade and beautiful plants. read more

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First time at Cup Cafe and a restaurant that I finally get to cross off my list! Located inside Hotel Congress, service was quick! My friend and I got seated immediately outside around 10AM on a Saturday. We ordered the Cast Iron Baked Eggs and Brioche French toast to share. I've seen reviews raving about the Cast Iron baked eggs and they weren't wrong! Egg was perfectly poached with a cheesy sauce with herbs and onion it was delicious!!! Dip your bread in the dippy mix and what a perfect combo! Potatoes were seasoned well and perfectly soft yet crisp! Brioche French toast was delicious and I'm so glad we ordered the strawberries! It added a touch of freshness and the syrup soaked up the bread making it so good! read more

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I came here last Wednesday, and everything was so much better this time. I loved the Honeysuckle Daiquiri, though the Sonoran Solstice was too bitter for my taste. The calamari was excellent--perfectly cooked and flavorful. The Salmon Caprese was absolute perfection, served with a risotto that I surprisingly loved, even though I don't usually enjoy risotto. It was the perfect accompaniment. However, I didn't care for the Stuffed Chicken Gnocchi. Overall, a much-improved experience, and I'll definitely be back! read more

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I've been here a few times. The food is good though I tend to get the same few items. I prefer breakfast at cup cafe compared to their lunch/dinner options. The dessert is incredible and they have a lot of options. If you sit outside on the patio and there's live music going on, you'll have an extra enjoyable experience. The service tends to be good too. read more

Cup Cafe - Chocolate Chestnut Cream Cake -gf- - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Overall had a very nice meal here. We came for dinner and enjoyed the ambiance of the terrace as well as the service. The food was tasty all around, although I think this spot is more popular for breakfast and might be more impressive then. It was a solid meal, though nothing that particularly blew me away. Next time, I'd try breakfast as I think that's really the feather in their cap. read more

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slow service, wrong order, nauseating scrambled eggs. how do you even do that? I know this place is beloved, but really - why?

We ate at the outside part of the congress hotel's cup cafe. And it was a very festive, as there was live music playing and the building has cool signage and a great patio area. The service was fine, but not exceptional. And the food was tasty - I got the chicken gnocchi, which is more a chicken dish than a normal gnocchi as the main attraction. It also had a number of veggies. I was happy with it. I'd recommend checking it out if you're in downtown Tucson. read more

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Went here for dinner during our day trip & had a great time. Entree, gnocchi, was ok but the wine was smooth and the coconut cream pie (per my boy Brandon's rec) was real real delicious. Felt like a very date-y place and would happily come back here with my Fiance. But also the bathroom is wild LOL shared urinal is crazy tbh read more

Cup Cafe - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

What a cute little cafe located just inside the lobby of the Hotel Congress. They share a patio area too so you can sit inside or out. The cafe has a wall of what I will call truths. It's a fun read but don't take it too seriously. The service is spot on. We were checked up on frequently and even the owner came by to make sure our food was good. The food was excellent! I got the chilaquiles which was delicious. It was ample for just one person. Probably not a share worthy dish. It was served in a cast iron mini skillet which I had never seen before. I was able to substitute potatoes for fruit. The potatoes were baked to perfection and seasoned well. Most brunch items are $16-$25 price range which is typical these days. Parking is street parking or a nearby garage. If it's the weekends the street parking is free if you can find a spot. The cafe has an excellent display of desserts that just look amazing. I'm going to have to come back for that. The wait was about 20 min once we got our names on the list. There is a bar across from it that you can just sit down at or go for a walk or hang in the courtyard. They will text your phone when they are ready for you. My only complaint is a minor one but not enough to reduce a star. When you get the bill there are two tips you have to decide on. One is for the wait staff of which I typically give 20% but also another tip for the cook staff of which was $2 minimum suggestion. I've been hemming and hawing over how to deal with this situation. Do I split the 20% across both of them. Do I give a total of what they recommend and the 20%? Kinda feels awkward to me. read more

I love the patio of this restaurant! Nestled downtown Tucson inside hotel Congress Their multiple dishes have been delicious (Cubano sandwich and Drunken Fish Tacos to name a couple that make me visit for lunch or some of their skillets and Benny's Burrito for breakfast/brunch) Also, try their various pies and cakes (Bailey's Chocolate Mousse cake anyone?) Host, Waiters and the rest of the staff have been always alert and happy to help - this makes a big difference to me when choosing where to eat and refresh. Keep up the great work! read more

Had a great time here. Was traveling for work and stopped for lunch. There was a wait, but once we were seated the service was great. We sat outside because the weather was gorgeous. My tacos were super fresh and enjoyable. The bread was yummy and a great starter. The peanut butter cheesecake was more like a mousse, but that made it perfect. Would go back! read more

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My husband and I recently came in for dinner for the first time. It was mid week and we were seated right away in the main floor dining area. I would agree with another reviewer, who said this is 'a hipster dining place'...and I mean that in the best possible way. The menu is varied and includes vegan, vegetarian and a few gluten free options. There is a full bar where our Old Fashioned's were well prepared. Our server, Eddie was hospitality incarnate, and other servers, who brought out food or cleared things from the table offered impeccable service. My husband had Fish &Chips and I had a wonderfully charbroiled burger, wrapped in lettuce (didn't want to ruin it with a gluten free bun). I love historic hotels like Hotel Congress and Cup Cafe gives a reason to visit regularly. read more

Nice spot downtown at the Hotel Congress. The food was very well seasoned and I am big on that when it comes to the flavor of a dish. Service is definitely welcoming. The most favorite part of the meal was the golden milk latte which was so rich and warming considering the weather. We got the Smoked Salmon Benedict with a little twist I got scrambled eggs instead and it came out amazing the salmon was perfect. We also got the Braveheart breakfast which was hands down flavorful as well. Prices for 2 were decent as well. We will definitely be back !!!! read more

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Very unexpectedly, we had the best meal in all of Tucson at Cup Cafe, a complete and utter surprise! It's located in the historic Hotel Congress, and is staffed and decorated appropriately. Because of the name, we expected more of a coffee shop type cafe, not the elegance and curated menu we enjoyed! The hostess stand is across from the entrance, easily missed but a must to be seated! We were seated and greeted by our server immediately, very friendly and professional and attentive throughout our dining experience. The menu is varied and pretty much all over the place with delightful and intriguing options. The Barrio Bread is a must to start your meal or even to just enjoy with a cocktail, it's the best baguette ever, no wonder it's won awards! The cocktails are unique and made perfectly so make sure to enjoy one! The food is absolutely spectacular! The Duck Stew is perhaps the best meal I've ever had in my life! There are meals you remember for awhile, I will remember this one forever! Hubby had the Short Rib Osso Bucco and it just melted, so tender and rich atop a soft, well seasoned parsnip polenta. Another very memorable bite of deliciousness! We will be back and highly recommend to anybody visiting Tucson! read more

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From the rotating old fashioned dessert display to the garden patio, Cup Cafe is a sensory delight. Enjoyed the accommodating staff, eclectic menu and wonderful hustle bustle of urban life. The Depot $21.00 was large and tasty with grilled flank steak, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, avocado, smoked crispy onions, and house-made roasted shallot dressing. Mission Street Tacos $13.00 crispy pork belly, jalapeño aioli, jicama slaw, OJ-pickled jalapeños (too hot for me though I liked the citrus flavor) and almost translucent local flour tortillas. The only negative-the heater closest to our table did not work, but the staff made every effort to fix the heater. read more

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cup cafe is located in congress hotel so it's Tucson to the max I Love the deposition pancakes ,People are laid-back Would recommend ! read more

It's been a while since a bullet point review has been written so let's go. *Service - ex-a-fqn-lent - It was Saturday, busy,. We received A-game, efficient, well-oiled machine, A-team service. We had questions? You had recs. It was easy peasy from there. *Ambiance - gritty, downtown, punk energy. For all my Long Beach folks, think if Dick & Faye's Cafe Bistro (now Bull Bar) were a restaurant-ish *Food - out-fqn-standing. I had the pork schnitzel, 2 generously sized, perfectly breaded, crispy cutlets. Hubby had been on a mission to find some good pesto pasta in Tucson for the past 3 years and he found it. Everyone else was happy with their meals. Our strawberry cream cheese pistachio pie suh-lapped. 3 of us killed a slice. *Prices - downtown reasonable *Parking - we parked over by Sonoran Rosie but there's street and garage parking available *Facilities - my husband complained about the restrooms. I mean, it's next to a venue where bands play soooooo, hold it or don't stare at anything too long and keep all clothing tucked in *Return likelihood - extremely high, actually, this was my 2nd time here but the first time I had a prosecco and fries on a blind friend date so it counted as a curiosity hook for a real meal read more

This cozy little restaurant is located at the Congress Hotel. We sat in the courtyard with heaters and a local live band playing in the background..... I have extremely bad food allergies and our our waiter, Eddie is immaculate in his detail. He went back to the kitchen to ask the chef to make sure twice, that my food was safe to consume. The New York strip was amazing and so is the beef chili. The manager Jordan came out to make sure my food was fabulous. Go check out this restaurant I highly recommend it !!! Reservations is pretty much needed....popular place. read more

Cup Cafe - New York Strip - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Located in Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson. Small cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is fairly polite and welcoming. The menu is not very robust and there are few items to choose from. I ordered the pancakes which came with bacon and eggs. At the end of the day it is another hotel overpriced breakfast with charges for every little thing - some the staff won't tell you about, you have to ask. read more

Cup Cafe - Pancakes and eggs - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The service is top notch. The food is excellent and tasty. The entire feel of this hotel & cafe are that of an era that has many memories of its long history. 100 years and counting! We love this place. The outdoor dining area is our favorite. We've been dining here for 18 years and have never been disappointed. read more

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Located inside of Hotel Congress, Cup Cafe is a great brunch spot if you are in downtown Tucson. We arrived on a Sunday morning and had a bit of a wait that was well worth it! The service here was exceptional! Aiden was the most attentive, sweet, friendly server. He took extra time to make sure we were well attended to and went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our dining experience. Lots of drink options and I appreciated the humor of the drink menu. The agua fresca and limeade are made in house so we tried both, of course. Wowza they were so delicious! Food was delicious! We got the chilaquiles verde and the cast iron baked eggs that I modified with over hard eggs. The flavors were bomb and portions were so large we both had leftovers. I would definitely recommend this brunch spot. The ambiance is lively and the building has a lot of cool history to check out! read more

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I love this place because the food is great but it's also inside Hotel Congress (which is my fav historic hotel in Tucson). There's always a cool show or event going on. My favorite items were these lettuce cups and vegan tamales! a little on the pricy side but worth it. read more

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Love visiting Cups Cafe every time I'm in Tucson! The food is amazing, love me some expresso coffee, patio and seating is cute and blends well with the Congress Hotel ambiance. Plenty of outdoor seating and a cute patio. Service is always amazing and friendly. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Very cute cafe in Hotel Congress Food came out hot and the Cast Iron Baked Eggs dish was delicious, and potatoes were super crispy but soft in the inside. The raspberry preserves for the sourdough toast were very yummy. On another note, we came here another time and I tried the Brioche French toast and unfortunately that fell very short. I'm not sure if it was the cook but the French toast was not completely coated by egg so many areas were just dry bread. The mascarpone was not very sweet which I liked but I couldn't enjoy it with the French toast because how poorly cooked it was. My husband had the cinnamon or coffee cake pancakes (not on the website?) and they were very good. On the second trip he had Smoked Salmon Benedict and liked it but felt it tasted too sweet from the cherry tomato chutney. It came out to be a sweet and savory dish. First experience was a 5-star and second experience a 3-star. We will be back to try something else! read more

Cup Cafe - Cast Iron Baked Eggs & buttermilk pancake and bacon - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My salmon dish with faro was very delicious, healthy and priced well. Jeffrey was an attentive server. We all enjoyed our food and dinning outdoors. Parking was easy too. read more

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everything was great and people are friendly and kind. Food great especially dessert. It's a must place to go to.

This is located in a hotel that has tons of history in super walkable downtown Tucson. The portions are huge and affordable and food options are super creative. We had breakfast and it was good not great. I think the creativity distracted them from the taste a bit. If you're in the area I would definitely recommend stopping in at least to see such a big part of Tucson history. I heard their desserts are delicious but we were so full from breakfast there was no way so we'll definitely have to stop again in the future. read more

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Amazing, this has been on my Tucson restaurant bucket list for a while and I was not disappointed! Cast iron baked eggs were amazing with the server suggested substitution of mushrooms! And the raspberry pistachio cheesecake was next level! Staff was lovely and just attentive enough while I lingered for a leisurely brunch on a hot summer day. read more

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Breakfast was very good. Unique menu items to choose from. Ambiance was cool boho but a bit on the dirty side. Service was okay-- it was the bar tender. We sat a table. Not a big deal but the toast and bacon was forgotten. The quality of the food overshadowed that. Coffee was good for drip coffee. read more

Came here after I noticed it when walking around looking for breakfast on a Friday morning. I was torn between the Huevos Rancheros and the Cast Iron Baked Eggs but I chose the latter based on the server's recommendation and was not disappointed. A very unique and tasty dish. Rich and decadent with a wonderful combination of flavors. I did add green chile for a bit of spiciness. I was also impressed by their sourdough bread as it was a grainy rustic style that I really enjoyed. Made it back twice before leaving town: had Barrio Bread, chili, soup, and the Depot Salad which were all fantastic. Can't recommend this place strongly enough. This is one of my goto restaurants on my multiple visits to Tucson every year. read more

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Yep, this is the place. The Cup Café occupies two bright rooms off the lobby of the historic Congress hotel in Tucson's downtown entertainment district. The hotel plays up its southwestern prohibition era outlaw vibe which continues inside the funky and cozy Cup Cafe. This quirky space is just plain fun. I sat at the counter and had outstanding cast Iron Baked Eggs. The sizzling skillet came with a cup (I get it now) holding 5 perfectly roasted potatoes: crisp outside and soft inside. The waiter knew the menu inside and out. After eating, walk back thru the hotel's lobby where the funk continues. Strings of retro Mexican calendars hang (for sale) over the front desk. The broadcast studio for indie radio station KXCI 91.3 sits just off the front door. A sultry bar with an adjacent performance space (comedy, music, dancing...) adds to the cowboy bandito interior. Don't miss the bathrooms, they are...unique. read more

Cup Cafe - Baked Eggs - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came here for dinner before a show at the club. Very bustling dining area but the service was super attentive, friendly, and fast for a Saturday night. We had a nice spot by the window to see out onto the patio. I ordered the pork belly tacos and a Crooked Tooth pale ale, my date ordered the fish and chips and a Paloma. The pork belly was crispy and flavorful, the slaw added a nice crunch, the salsa had just the right amount of heat, and the flour tortillas pulled it all together. My date said her fish was really good, the batter looked very crispy and coated the fish nicely. I've only been here once before for my birthday but it's honestly one of the better spots to grab a bite downtown. Especially convenient if you're catching a show right after! read more

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I love Cup Cafe. First, the outdoor dining area is such a vibe, so many things to look at and enjoy while you're sitting out there and it's the perfect time of year for it (November). The staff here could not be more friendly, from the moment you speak with the hostess until you leave. I loved looking at their dessert case and the menu is full of unique and classic dishes. Breakfast is available until 2PM and the cast iron baked eggs is my favorite dish. It's decadent, but also fresh, and incorporates so many different things in one hot, yummy dish - I have never had anything like this and never see anything quite the same anywhere else. So good, so unique. The french toast is also delicious and you can choose to add so many things to it. I know that you can get a Caesar salad most places, but they make a really good one here - fresh, crispy with just the right amount of dressing. So many unique and delicious dishes here! read more

Perfect brunch spot in downtown Tucson! It's located inside the Congress Hotel which also houses a local radio station. As for the service we only had a 20 minute wait because we failed to make a reservation but the wait was worth it. They have indoor and outdoor seating, there's even an ATM by the entrance. As for parking I suggest using the nearby parking garage which is only a 5 minute walk from the venue. Lastly, the food was amazing! read more

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Had a very mid experience here unfortunately. I had the Cubano which was dry and tasted mostly of meat and halapenos. Needed some kind of tang which the sauce would have provided had they put an adequate amount on the sandwich. The Strawberry Fresca had a weird aftertaste that I can't quite describe. I almost thought it had some kind of light watery alcohol in it, a bizarre taste for me. Couldn't pick out the lime at all. The best I can describe it was like I was drinking syrup water with some strawberry seeds and pulp. The key lime pie was delicious but there was something extremely bitter in the whip cream which detracted. Cute on the inside and there is a nice outdoor space, but the items I selected off the menu were a big miss for me. read more

The food was great, albeit a tad slow getting to us. We still enjoyed the atmosphere & our server was very attentive.

Cup Cafe is such a cute and cozy spot, nestled in the historic Congress Hotel. It offers a wonderful selection of delicious brunch options and coffee. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Located inside Hotel Congress, this cute place has indoor and outdoor dining. The patio is beautiful, we set inside this time because it was uncomfortably warm out. Our dinner was amazing. Service fantastic. It was pretty slow on a Thursday night. Highly recommend! read more

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Cup Cafe always hits the spot. It's one of my go-to spots to celebrate special occasions and bring visitors or people who are new to town, and I've never had a bad meal here in 20+ years. There can be a bit of a wait to get a table for breakfast on the weekends, but it's always worth it. On our last visit, we had the cast iron baked eggs (amazing) and French toast, which my husband says is the best in town. The baked eggs are a Cup Cafe classic and always taste decadent and delicious. It's one of my favorite breakfast items in Tucson. Other favorites are the rotating quiche, salads, tacos and huevos rancheros. The patio is lovely and nicely shaded, but I always recommend first-timers dine indoors and soak up the history. read more

Cup Cafe - Cast Iron Baked Eggs - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona