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    First Watch

    4.3 (308 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Yelena R.

    They have power breakfast bowl that is absolutely amazing. Service is fenomenal. I just wish the place was cleaner. I came in at 7 am as they were just opening the restaurant and was seated by the window. The window sill was super dusty which triggered my dust allergy.

    side of fruit.
    Holly S.

    I met a couple friends here for brunch, and was met with a smile from staff as soon as I walked in. We were seated promptly, and offered coffee (that was super delicious). It got busy shortly after we arrived, and our server handled it perfectly. The vibe is casual, and family friendly. I ordered the Tri-Athlete omelette, made with roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and green chilies. I added jalapenos for a little kick. The omelette was SOOO good, but the mushrooms were the star for me. I got a side of grits and they were pretty good (I lived in South Carolina for years so I am a snob with grits). My friend got million dollar bacon, a biscuit and gravy and The Traditional (eggs, sausage, potatoes....you know...traditional.) :-) My other friend got french toast and a side of fruit..(they gave her KIWI's!). As an extra bonus, this location is right next to Roadies, so I went and played games after an excellent meal, and excellent company. I will be back!

    Jennie T.

    First Watch provides a wholesome atmosphere to get your morning started on the right track. With their diverse menu, you'll want to return to try everything on the list. Their quick service is a bonus, along with their friendly employees who ensure your dining experience goes smoothly. I've visited twice with my partner in the early mornings between 7:30-8am. There was no wait time, there was a lot of seating, and it was clean. The crowd has varied those couple visits, with one morning having barely any customers while the other was much more lively. In both cases however, I noticed there to be an older crowd- with a few tables seated with people that met up for breakfast. Servers had even greeted them in a familiar tone, evidently showing me that these were regular guests and they established a positive relationship with the staff. This is not just a place to eat, but a place to have fun and bond in this calm area of Tucson. Between both visits, I've tried their BLT Benedict, Million Dollar Potatoes, Cornbread, and their summer special Quesadilla & Tres Leches French Toast. All of them were spectacularly done well, but if I had to choose a favorite, I think I would go with their French Toast. It was so soft and sweet, but not too sugary that it numbed my taste buds. The portions were generous for a small eater like myself; I did need to carry some of the food home- not that it's a complaint. In addition to its great service & food, the lot for this restaurant is easy to park in, and its located near several other stores, including a Fry's Food & Drug Supermarket. So, this is a great spot to eat if you're in a hurry and need to get groceries right after a hearty meal. I plan on returning to First Watch, as they are a place that deserves more attention. I am excited to try everything else that they have to offer.

    Market Skillet Hash
    Thea R.

    First Watch is always a favorite of mine and I am still working my way through trying everything on their menu. This time around I tried the Morning Meditation and Market Skillet Hash. The food was good and it was good value. It is definitely filling! My husband and I went early on a Sunday morning and it was quiet and empty. Our service could have been better, but still always a good experience.

    Shishito brisket hash( seasonal item)
    Kathryn W.

    Went to the grant location this morning for a lil breakfast.. not disappointed! Fast friendly service, clean restaurant , overall great experience! I never have a bad time at this chain.. I've been to other locations in town and enjoy the bright atmosphere. I got a menu staple item and my partner got a seasonal item.. we enjoyed both very much! Definitely a good breakfast spot!

    Barbocoa Quesadilla. Substituted the beans for potatoes.
    Robbie H.

    First time at this location, so I decided to try something new also! Food: My food was amazing! This new item is so dam good! Let's just say if you're a Benedict fan Temperature: Perfect! Can't get much better than that :). Atmosphere: Pretty busy as usual. It felt refreshing and nice. Very social and what you expect during breakfast hours. Value: I've mentioned this before, but breakfast tends to be pricey nowadays given the state of where things are locally/nationally. While the value isn't really there, you can expect great quality and good service. Recommendation: I don't really have any outside of our server was awesome and super nice and accommodating. I was with a group of co-workers for a work meeting and he did a great job. I will say however that you should totally try this new benedict dish! It really is that good :).

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    James G.

    Great food and service! The food was fresh and delicious with large portions. The coffee is amazing as well!

    Parma Skillet $13 ... customized ;)
    Mike S.

    After a hard Saturday morning of yard working the men decided to treat themselves to a couple of skillet breakfasts (meat/eggs atop a layer of potatoes, all served up in a small ceramic skillet). In addition to their regular fare, they had a single flyer/insert that boasted some seasonal specials. Pumpkin pancakes might have taken the day normally but we were famished and needed more than just carbs. There was an omelette with braised short rib that caught my eye too. Our waitress was a delight and so we asked her to ask the chef if he might swap out the usual Italian sausage on the Parma Skillet (since we've had that many times before) with some of that braised short rib. She returned 3-minutes later and gave the thumbs up... soooo glad the chef was cool with that quick substitution. Great/attentive service during the entire meal (waters never ran low). And we loved the ability to "get in line" in advance, via their website too!

    Arielle W.

    The food isn't fresh here like other locations. It lacks flavor and presentation. The pancake and toast we got were both very soggy. The carrot and pecan pancake has raisins in it, which wasn't advertised on the menu. The service was decent. Our waiter was fine, didn't come around much. It was decently quiet for a week day in the early afternoon, typical ambience for brunch.

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    Friendly servers. Dog friendly patio. Great food. This was our go to breakfast place every day we stayed in Tucson.

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    Great place to grab a bite, with great breakfast staples as well as a great chicken pesto bowl.

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    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.

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    Locally owned & operated
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    Prep & Pastry has a funky, grungy, offbeat charm that feels perfectly at home in Tucson. This is…read moreone of their two Tucson locations--the Campbell Avenue spot, with the other on Grant Road. It's a very casual place staffed by kind and welcoming students, and the food is genuinely good. The Smoked Salmon Beni stood out in the reviews, and it did not disappoint when I finally got to try it. I'll be attaching a photo, but it tasted every bit as good as it looked. I also noticed the shaved steak sandwich on the menu and in several Yelp photos, so I'll definitely have to come back and try that next. I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and overall character of the place.

    These Pastries Should Probably Be Illegal…read more Prep & Pastry has been serving Tucson since 2014, and after eating here, I completely understand why they've built such a loyal following. This review is only about the pastries because the rest of their menu deserves an entirely separate review. The first thing I noticed was how incredibly light and airy everything was. Every bite felt fresh, fluffy, and perfectly balanced. The frosting wasn't overly sweet, and nothing tasted heavy or overwhelming. As I've gotten older, I've become much more conscious about what I eat. Surprisingly, these pastries never leave me with that "I shouldn't have done that" feeling. They're indulgent without being excessive. Now let's address the real issue... I always buy two. Not because I'm planning ahead. Because I know exactly what's going to happen if I don't. I'll eat one in the parking lot, sit there for a minute pretending I'm satisfied, then make what is almost certainly an illegal U-turn and head back inside for another. At this point, I believe the owners should stand trial in a savory Food Court of Law. Dun... Dun... "In the Criminal Food Justice System, pastry-based crimes are considered especially delicious. In Tucson, the dedicated foodies who investigate these sugary felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Pastry Unit. These are their stories." Prep & Pastry is guilty of making "I'll just have one" the biggest lie you'll tell yourself all week. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, brunch, or simply because life is better with a great pastry, this place delivers. WIT Inspection Score: -- Truly Among the Best.

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    Always one of the best breakfast burritos in town. IFYKYK you got to get there early though and so…read moreworth the wait. The staff is amazing and the decor is fun. Definitely give them a try.

    Unfortunately, our experience at Barista Del Barrio was disappointing, mainly because of how a…read moresimple issue with our order was handled. The line was really long, so we used the iPad they provide to place our order. We selected a matcha, but the iPad never gave us the option to choose between hot or iced. We assumed it would come iced, which is our mistake for assuming. When our order came out, the matcha was hot. We went inside and politely asked if there is any chance we could get it iced instead since there was no option on the iPad. The owner herself took the drink and remade it, which we appreciated, but her attitude toward us after was unnecessary. She told us that next time we should order directly with them because we just "wasted their cups" and so on. We apologized again and explained that we would have selected iced if the iPad had actually given us that option, but she didn't really acknowledge what we were saying. What made the experience more disappointing is that I work in coffee myself, so I understand what it's like when things get busy. I chose Barista Del Barrio out of all the coffee shops in the area specifically because I'm Latino and wanted to support a Latino-owned business. I even tipped when I placed the order on the iPad, so I was disappointed with how we were treated over something as simple as an ordering-system issue.

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    4.3(580 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    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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    The food is great and the service is wonderful. They need to figure out a better place for patrons…read moreto stand while waiting for a table. People are instructed to wait in a small narrow short hallway that houses two bathrooms. It's ridiculous. They need to sacrifice a table or two so there's a proper place for people to wait.

    Teaspoon is one of the best overall restaurants in Tucson…read more I've been here a few times over the last year or so. It has never disappointed in service, quality or taste. (well once in taste, but I'll get to that) They have great in-house made items. Like the Challa bread, the preserves, their pesto. They most certainly know what they're doing. I had unseasoned filet mignon once, I believe it was the omelette. I talked to the manager. Now I wasnt upset, didn't send it back, I just told them what I experienced and mused that I found it odd the cook forgot a simple thing like salt. The manager acknowledged my complaint and that was all; or at least I was fine. Nope, she came back with a to-go box of croissants topped with cream and berries as an apology. They were tremendous by the way. She didn't have to do that. The ambiance is it's only weak point, but even that is minor. Simple black is fine. It's modern feeling and doesn't stand out loudly. They have outdoor seating, which early in the morning is fine, but id avoid in the summer, which will likely mean you'll be waiting, depending on the time. Oh! I forgot to mention, they have very good drinks. They really are intentional about the blend of flavors, they have a little something for everyone. All in all, I cannot recommend this place enough. It's been a shining star amongst Tucson restaurants and I am grateful they exist. Even to how they organize their menu partly by flavor profiles shows they genuinely LOVE food. I love food too, and I love here. Try this place. Today.

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    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    4.9 mi•Pie Allen
    •$$

    Alien abduction of humans may or may not be real. But I think humans must be abducting aliens to…read moreemploy here. It's the only possible explanation for the unearthly PERFECT service received at this cafe EVERY time, over decades. Not just exceptional. Eerily PERFECT.

    Cup Cafe is located inside the historic 1919 Congress Hotel, it is a bit confusing, the restaurant…read moreis at the far end of the lobby. Host was most gracious, I couldn't make up my mind if I wanted to be seated indoors or out on the patio area. He walked me through to show me the table closest to the misting fans. In the end I chose to sit indoors cause it was hella hot. Here is what we ordered: - Golden Latte with Agave (10/10) - Braveheart - Quiche du Jour (this one changes daily) - Moroccan Skillet - Shakshuka Everything was absolutely delicious. I bookmarked this place specifically for their killer lineup of desserts. I wish I could order all of them. The Coconut Custard Pie was calling my name and I gave it a good long lingering stare in the rotating glass case but I decided on the Prickly Pear Panna Cotta. I am all about the prickly pear whenever I visit Tucson. The cooked cream had the perfect wobbly jiggle, it was light, yummy and refreshing. Highly recommend this spot in Downtown Tucson. I don't drink but they have an amazing looking bar. Metered parking on the streets.

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    Cup Cafe - The lobby of the Congress Hotel. Note the hanging calendars.

    The lobby of the Congress Hotel. Note the hanging calendars.

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    Still waiting for my box. Asked 3 times over 15 minutes

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