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I love this place !! Celebrating my son's 16 th birthday …read more It's always a busy place , so patience is required to enjoy your meal n nostalgia. The place is of that of 80's w alot of membrilla. Overall everything was delicious we all left happy campers! This place place is a must well decorated in the 80's

We celebrated 4 family birthdays here! When we walked in we were greeted by a happy and friendly…read morehostess! She took us to our table and were met there by the manager Ashley. She made sure that we knew that she was there to assist with any of our needs! Our server Amanda was so friendly, efficient and fun! The food was great, the menu had a nice selection and the prices were really reasonable! The atmosphere was so light hearted and 50's kind of fun! To top off the day they presented each birthday person with a huge ice cream sundae! They came out and sang Happy Birthday and the customers around us sang too! I only wish that I would have taken a photo of the sundaes! They played my mom's favorite song ( her 97th birthday). We had a wonderful time! A place like this is hard to come by these days! Thank you to all of the staff that obviously know the meaning of great customer service and you can tell they love their jobs!!!!

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Bobo's Restaurant

4.4(952 reviews)

4.4 mi•Blenman-Elm

Went in around 7:30 am empty but by 8 am was full. Home hash was for sure my favorite part! My…read moredaughter has the kid meal which includes a pancake bacon and sausage with an egg! I had the early bird special which in my opinion is one of the best deals in town. Two eggs of choice home hash and a side of toast for less than 4$. Biscuits and gravy were the only thing average as the service was amazing from top to bottom! Highly recommended especially being Local. Thank you Bobo!

Food was great downhome cookin! Service was fast and friendly. The place was clean, busy and…read morefriendly. Right down home.

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Sunny Daze Cafe

Everytime I've been here I've always had a great experience whether it's food related or customer…read moreservice! Everything is good!

Nice restaurant. Been here a few times, some with colleagues for lunch…read more Food is good. I've had a variety of things, some Mexican dishes, some American. Did a breakfast once. I wouldn't say that it is top of the line cooking, but it is very delicious and definitely worth a visit this side of town. Parking can be a little challenging, they do share a parking lot with other businesses, but close in, there are not that many spots. Service is always friendly and makes you feel comfortable. Interesting atmosphere with flamingos galore and other things decorating the inside. Gives it somewhat of a party and fun feel. Food comes out in a timely manner even when they are very busy. Prices are reasonable. Give it a try, I think you'll like it. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

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Frank's

4.4(416 reviews)

5.4 mi•Palo Verde

Dined at this Tucson institution this past Sunday - six of us in total, four adults and two…read morechildren. Food, service and atmosphere was everything we wanted and more! Adults had 1) Denver omelette minus bell pepper 2) mushroom/swiss omelette 3) corned beef hash & egg 4) chorizo & eggs. Everyone enjoyed their breakfast and sides - there were a LOT of sides...bacon, biscuits, gravy, tortillas, toast... One kid had the Pansan and boy are those pancakes huge! The other made his own special of 1 pancake, 1/2 order of french toast and bacon. They devoured their food so obviously it was good stuff. Personally I am always a little leery of getting chorizo at restaurants since most places serve a mild version but Franks did NOT disappoint. The chorizo is spicy and perfect. Service is fast and friendly and the staff make you truly feel welcome. They were busy but never made any of us feel like an inconvenience. Great place!

i've been coming here for 3 years since I winter in Tucson and every time I come, it's still great!…read moreThis is a really good old school breakfast venue. It's still a Tucson classic. The food is always well prepared hot and delicious. I always like to support a local venue and this is a locally owned family business i think it's been around over for over 45 years . I have been many times, the service was fast and efficient and the food came along quickly. Staff really cared and wanted you to be happy. Even though a lot of people know each other they went out of their way to make sure you felt welcome. They serve breakfast and brunch. I came for breakfast, . I've had so many different dishes, One time I had the blueberry pancakes. I usually have a classical breakfast: Bacon eggs, hash browns and biscuits. Shared a cinnamon roll once which was fantastic, they were accommodating to my requests for crisp hash browns and bacon. I also have a problem with beans and they were willing to sub them out and add meat in a breakfast burritos. It's a great fun place but it does get crowded which speaks to its food but they do a good job of trying to serve people the best way they can. I will be back again this winter to enjoy the food and wonderful staff.

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4.6(1.7k reviews)

9.5 mi

Friends recommended this breakfast spot and we made plans to meet up with them here. There was a…read moreshort waitlist when we arrived and the restaurant erected a pop-up canopy to wait outside out of direct sun. Seating is tables and chairs (no booths) in two dining rooms. A pet friendly patio is at the back. Menus are pretty big with a variety of preconceived dishes although they seem OK with substitutions. My friend tells me they have a turkey sausage option for those who don't eat pork sausage. Our waitress was very friendly, kept our waters filled and checked in on us often. All our food was well prepared and there were plenty of left overs. My mocha cold brew was full of flavor and not too sweet with lots of that coffee flavor shining through. So glad I ordered that with the optional whipped cream on top! Thanks to our friends information we received a military discount on our order. We won't see our friends for a while and we sat at the table talking. After paying our tab the waitress let us know we could stay to visit and offered to refill our waters if wanted. Very sweet. Two gender neutral restroom are down a hallway at the back. Highchairs and booster seats are available. A pet friendly outdoor patio is at the back. Parking is in a shared lot with a handicap spot near the entrance.

meets an exceptional, high-end breakfast menu. Must-Try…read moreDishes French Toast: Thick-cut brioche with a golden, crisp exterior and a soft, custard-like center. Perfectly balanced sweetness. Fluffy Pancakes: High-stacked, airy, and golden--served piping hot with premium syrup. Avocado Sourdough Toast: Rich, freshly mashed avocado over perfectly toasted, thick sourdough. Drinks & Vibe Coffee: Silky flat whites and clean, bright V60 pour-overs that pair seamlessly with sweet brunch items. Atmosphere: Modern, sunlit, and immaculate. Great for quick morning stops or relaxed weekend brunches, the service here is also at top notch ,right on time

Wyatt Earp w hollandaise on side ($10.25 weekdays before 8am) 7/2026

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SOTB Bloody Mary ($11) 6/2026

Cappy's Breakfast Cafe

4.4(280 reviews)

1.9 mi

First time. Heard a lot about this place. Cute place. About 15 tables/booths and a cute 3-4 spot…read morecounter you can belly up to. Place looked clean. Tables, menus, floor boards, walls. Clean. Servers/staff all friendly. Kinda far out for me but I'll definitely return when in the area.

It is such a great hole in the wall. The waitresses are welcoming and greet you from wherever they…read moreare standing. Letting you know right off the bat "Sit wherever you like" One of the waitresses takes your drink order and scurries about, the other comes by a minute later to take your order. We came here twice in our week while in Tucson. The food is great! Belgian waffle for me. Though they didn't have "fresh strawberries", the waffle was delicious. My husband had the eggs with sausage and pancakes. He devoured it. Our second trip, I had an American cheese omelette which was delicious and my husband had the California omelette (wish I had taken a picture, it was beautiful). He devoured it as well. Overall, Cappy's is a great place, great food and excellent service!

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Over medium eggs with hashbrowns

Grumpy's Grill

4.1(427 reviews)

4.2 mi

I just discovered this place thanks to their $9.99 Tuesday burger special. This is easily one of…read morethe best burgers I've had. Be sure to order the buffalo-seasoned chips they're delicious and pair perfectly with the burger. The bun was was my favorite very soft and fresh, which really made the burger stand out. Even though the restaurant was very busy, the service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Im not a beer drinker but they also have a drink promotion. The restaurant itself has more of an older, classic feel, but it's clean and well-maintained, and the graphics and décor are fun and charming. They don't seem to be very active on social media, but judging by how busy they were, they clearly have a loyal following. I'll definitely be back!

You know you're in for a good meal when you walk in and the place is packed with fellow old-timers…read more We've spent enough years finding great food to know a good spot when we see one! My wife and I absolutely loved Grumpy's. The atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and young at heart. We ordered the Chicken Philly, and it was delicious, but I'll admit I had a little food envy watching those incredible-looking burgers being delivered to other tables. Next time, I'm definitely ordering one. We're not in Tucson very often, but Grumpy's has earned a permanent spot on our must-visit list whenever we're back in town.

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4.4(2.3k reviews)

1.8 mi

Excellent meal experience for our anniversary - our server violet was super attentive and even…read morebrought us a surprise anniversary cake at the end of the meal. Had grilled oysters and the seafood boil and all of it was excellent. Even got to enjoy a Calhan Vineyards red. Great job by this staff and look forward to coming back soon !

Great atmosphere with a fun Southern vibe. The food was flavorful and the portions were generous…read more Definitely worth a visit.

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La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood

4.6(837 reviews)

10.3 mi•Dietz

Our food and drinks were amazing! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back!read more

Ambiance is very nice and enjoyable. Service is excellent…read morewith honest recommendations, which you rarely get these days. Food was fresh and tasty, beer is ice cold. Price is very fair. You can't ask for more.

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Chicharron steak appetizer ($16) 7/2026

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Black Bear Diner Tucson

3.5(443 reviews)

8.5 mi•Sewell

Had a hankerin' for some banana cream pie, searched on here where I can find it and BBDT was first…read more Made the confirming call for the pie spoke an honest employee , got 2, reasonably priced. You get your own mini pie. Couldn't finish mine since I ordered a Rio Grande Skillet from village inn... yes my eyes are bigger than my stomach.... I'll eat it the next day. Oh it smelt sooo good. Added applewood bacon bits l love this lil pie pan you can put leftovers in it then warm your food in your air fryer oven. 2 for 1, Thank you BBDT ^_^.v When I get another craving for banana cream pie I know where to go.

2.5/5 Decor cute…read more Server very nice and attentive. My mom and I got the turkey dinner. Food was lukewarm:( The turkey was carved super thick ( strange) and was kinda pinkish. We ate around the edges. Lol. We are healthy eaters but left anout half our food. The deserts looked really good and it seems ok with most of their stuff. Decent.

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Johnny L.

11 years ago

I had probably the 2nd worst customer service experience at this Denny's. I know, I know, it's Denny's so it was not that I had super high expectations but this was beyond the pale. I went there with some friends after a gig and long story short we waited for well over an hour for our food. It was 3 in the morning so it's not like it was crowded. There was obviously something going on in the kitchen and then the manager went back to "help" yet whatever he was doing didn't seem to help. If you're wondering why we just didn't leave, we almost did but there's a point where you've invested so much time already that you don't want to back out. The only and only reason I didn't give a 1 star (or a negative star if that was possible) is that the server was very understanding and was doing her best to keep us all informed. She was probably just as if not more frustrated than us. While it didn't get us the food faster that kind of understanding definitely goes a long way. And she knocked quite a bit of the final tab so that helps. As for the food; it was Denny's. No more, no less. read more

Kelly W.

Elite 17

143

8 years ago

We've returned to this Denny's twice since the re-opening. They've won us over. Lots of smiling staff and good, filling food. On the second visit we happened to hit them during a mid-morning rush. They were packed and wait staff was flying. We were eighth on the waiting list and still seated within 12 minutes (party of two, got a booth). The waiting area, our booth, and the women's restroom were all clean despite the high numbers of guests and turnover (we didn't visit the men's restroom). There were many families with kids so this was particularly impressive. We interacted with four employees: the hostess, our waiter, and two others who came by to refill coffees and bring more cream - didn't even have to ask. Our waiter, Jennifer, was excellent. She was super busy but somehow stayed on top of everything. She was pleasant, friendly, and had a lovely smile each and every time she came to our table. Couldn't ask for better. Our food was fresh and yummy and the coffee cups stayed full. We'll be back. read more

Chris P.

1 year ago

Sierra and her team has been nothing but great to the poker crew Daniel has been top-notch and do not want to see him go not only is he a great server and an employee but he causes by her name he remembers all of our names and says we walk in the door first thing you ask is are we ready for our drink He's very intelligent he remembers all her orders and drink so all we have to do is holler his name and say we're ready and he knows exactly where we want please keep Daniel on our side for the poker cuz he's amazing. Daniel has a friendly atmosphere He's super nice he remembers everybody's name he remembers their order and he always checks on us every few minutes to make sure we're good. The dude is headed for the owner box!!! Please keep him in poker side.. Chris read more

Cristian T.

9 months ago

I Loved The welcoming experience I received even after the first couple of seconds of being inside the restaurant. The Cashier was Very knowledgeable and very good at explaining the different types of meals and what was available at the time which helped me choose what a wanted quickly. the food arrived immediately and it looked very tasty but was also very delicious and had a lot of good flavors. overall the workers looked like they loved their job not only that but i felt they loved when I customer walked in because they were ready to serve Me. The place was very clean and it smelled really good like Hot Pancakes. this was one of my favorite dining experiences I enjoyed it and I definitely would come back ! 5 stars!!! read more

William P.

3 years ago

I am taking a minute to explain why I think Becky is the most attentive, hard working manager I have had the pleasure of knowing. She is always here with a smile and a can do attitude,she is friendly and the other employees obviously enjoy working with and for her. This woman knows how to run a restaurant I have seen her work in every position there is and she just makes me smile when no matter what comes her way she finds to make each customer happy like myself. As I am sitting in the restaurant I hear other customers talking about how wonderful she is and how it's people like her that will help keep the restaurant going, want success in the business keep Becky !!! read more

Mary K.

4 months ago

Had an amazing experience at Denny's! The food was fresh, hot, and delicious, and the customer service was outstanding from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. The Grand Slam breakfast was cooked perfectly, the pancakes were fluffy, and the coffee stayed full the entire visit. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere for breakfast. Fast service, affordable prices, and huge portions make this one of the best family restaurants around. Definitely recommend Denny's if you're looking for great food, excellent service, and a classic diner experience! read more

Marriah M.

2 years ago

I went to Denny's with my daughter, we ended up in the most amazing section ever. Our server was Jenni P, she was AMAZING! The interactions she had with us, and her other tables were awesome, lots of kids but never once did I see her not smile, joke, or have fun with her guests. My daughter got something from the Beetlejuice menu and the way Jenni reacted we knew we were about to eat good. It really showed that she was having fun at work and it really set up the rest of our day. read more

Elena A.

4 years ago

was there on the 29th of August, 2033 early in the morning. customer service was awesome. Chris, our server was great. manager, Daniel, has it down! went back the 31st, Elizabeth was our server, and James was the chef. food was hot and fast both visits! was back yesterday on the 4th of September. Another awesome visit to this Denny's. Despite being a holiday-service was good. Chris was our server, and he is awesome! Hive this Denny's manager, Daniel and his staff-A+++! read more

Brittney C.

2 years ago

My family and I stopped in for dinner. It wasn't too busy but busy enough to keep the only three people there going. The environment was clean and staff friendly. We were greeted by Rosanna. Our server Daniel. O was awesome and always making sure we were good and had everything we needed. He definitely went above and beyond. The food was great and the price wasn't too bad, it was what I expected for four people but we all left there satisfied. So great work! read more

Celine S.

1 month ago

I came back to see my favorite server Jasmine she sat us very quickly her tables were very clean she recommended us the pumpkin pecan pancakes since they are getting ready for the fall we also had the new ice coffee which was very good my husband had the mushroom sirloin which was made amazing I love coming here because she takes very good care of us thank you so much can't wait to see you again read more

Amanda B.

2 days ago

Briseida took fantastic care of us sitting at the counter top. Dood was hot and delicious. we appreciate her wearing gloves. Well toast prepared. There was another employee an older woman with black hair and glasses that was licking her fingers and preparing toast with no gloves and it was disgusting to witness. Briseida wore gloves. She was friendly, fast and charismatic! read more

L C.

1 year ago

I love Denny's no matter what, but a recent visit gave us the delight experience Denny's always strives for. Krisanna served us and her warmth and attentiveness was exactly what we needed in a really bad day. She brought us exactly what we ordered for our food allergies. She refilled drinks without once being intrusive, and she was a great conversationalist! Wow... read more

Gloria M.

3 years ago

My friend and I enjoy meeting at the Denny's at Oracle and River. We ask her Carol. She greets us and knows our drinks and orders. She allows us to eat and catch up without any pressure to hurry. She not only remembers us, she greets all customers promptly with a smile. We could choose another restaurant, but we can't beat the service!!! Thank you Carol read more

Kassi V.

2 years ago

Our server Krisanna was amazing and hilarious, she made it comfortable and a great time. And our family really enjoyed the art work around the walls , we get hamburgers every time because they always make our day better and we tried the onion rings this time and we highly recommend try them if you havent ! Thank you Krisanna and Denny's! read more

Francisco F G.

1 year ago

hi so my mother and I come here all the time :) mostly for me it's the coffee and good service. best place to just have breakfast lunch with my mother. our waitress was aw she was on top of it.. Misty very cute by the way. Highly recommend her very kind cheerful positive look forward to coming back next Wednesday have her as my waitress read more

Andrea J.

2 years ago

Went with a friend after work for a quick bite and had an amazing time. We both got the nachos and our server Carol recommended to add avocado and jalapeño and she also brought us out sour cream. Carol was super attentive and very kind our entire meal. Love the new improved menu with the same old diner-esc setting that dennys still has! read more

Tony J.

8 years ago

I had (Vina) as my server. She had wonderful ideas on how to build your own sampler appetizer. And had it to me in under 9 minutes. And what made the experience excellent along with the food was that she check back in with me frequently to see how the food was and to share her Pleasant attitude as an experienced server. Thank you Vina. read more

David D.

3 years ago

I work nights, so on my days off, I need a place toast that's going to be open at my own crazy hours. This is a reliably clean, professional place (especially compared to the other 24 hour places in Tucson), with a great variety of good food. Especial shout out to Jody, who is an old soul who is funny and quick with a recommendation. read more

Albert C.

3 months ago

Rene made the best Philly cheese steak I had in while top notch he brought me my food personally i would definitely recommend the Denny's on Oracle and river i come at an early hour, because I work overnight and to know that they still have good service at these hours is a nice touch.. everybody's friendly here.. Everything's clean. read more

Devin T.

2 years ago

KrisAnna was our server today and she was amazing! The BEST service we have EVER had at this location. It was a very special day as we were having our baby gender reveal and the great service did nothing but make it an even greater day. THANK YOU so much. And the food was DELICIOUS. hot and tasty and really made my morning read more

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