I went here after packing up ashes and sending them to my friends kids. See below if interested for explanation. This is a local business, so if I have a choice between a chain restaurant close by Grumpy's.... or Grumpy's I will pick local always. This business has not raised prices much during this last year. Good quality food, lot's of regulars, and everyone is so nice. I love how busy they are with people who clearly come here often, and the ambiance, service , and food bring people back. Love me some Grumpy's. Please support local businesses!! read more

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Love this place!!!!! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner any time is a great time go! Tuesdays are burger night and can be busy. Definitely worth it & waiting. read more

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I had the French dip with a side of fries yum yum fries where nice and hot did ask for them to be . The server was friendly. This place is clean and awesome 60 music playing read more

Grumpy's Grill - French Dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We really enjoyed our first time at Grumpy's. They were able to accommodate party of 7 and had something different for each of us. Great options for kids. My 8 year old loved the shrimp basket. The mozzarella sticks were also a hit. I love diner type food and I would say this was it, plus a little more elevated with more variety of dishes to choose from than your regular diner. Service was great. Our server was attentive and friendly. I had the chicken Cesar wrap with the dressing on the side. It was a decent portion size. I also got the sweet potato fries as my side and they were some of the best sweet potato fries I've ever had, crispy and tasty. We were visiting but will remember this spot as somewhere to go again when visiting our friends. read more

Popular local spot serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have lunch specials and some daily specials. Lindsey our waitress was so attentive and helpful and was a mover . The Western Birger was a good choice, perfectly grilled seasoned burger smothered with cheese, bacon , grilled onions and bbq sauce served with a side of crispy beer battered onion rings made the lunch complete. Definitely a place to check out if you are in the area. read more

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Good food man. It's breakfast but it's actually good! The atmosphere is old Chicago lighting has a bar!! They have cute little Xmas trees everywhere right now. The eggs Benedict was great! Hollandaise sauce was great and the egg was perfect! Service was good and fast! Only complaint was the kids happy face pancake didn't have a happy face? It was a Mickey style pancake ? But that's okay my son was just looking forward to a face reveal lol. We will be back!! I found that this is one of the better breakfast spots over Baja cafe or Jerry bobs! read more

Grumpy's Grill - Atmosphere - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great place to come for breakfast - visited while seeing family and I'll definitely be back.

I had Sunday breakfast here around 9 AM. It was already very crowded, but we only had to wait a few minutes. About an hour later there was a much longer wait time. Seating was available outside and inside. Inside seating included traditional seating as well as high tops. Our waitress was very attentive, but extremely busy. The first time at a new breakfast spot, I always have the Eggs Benedict. They are a tricky dish to consistently get right. The eggs were poached nicely, but perhaps 30 seconds longer than necessary. That said I prefer a more running yolk than others. The muffin was tender and the hollandaise sauce refreshing. With most breakfast dishes you are offered a side. I went with their home potatoes. The potatoes were diced nicely, but slightly overcooked for my taste. I was a little disappointed by the long wait between ordering and being served our meal. The dish was not as hot as I expected. I suspect parts of the dish may have not been cooked at the same time. Our waitress made sure my coffee cup was never empty. Overall it was an average breakfast. The wait, the slightly overcooked breakfast and its not so hot temperature would prevent this restaurant from being a favorite on my list. That said, I am looking forward to trying out their burgers, which they have won many awards for. read more

I finally made it to Grumpy's Restaurant, and honestly--I wish I hadn't waited so long. Living on Tucson's East Side, it's a bit of a drive, but after hearing so many glowing recommendations, I had to see what the buzz was about. It turns out Grumpy's has been quietly building a stellar reputation through years of hard work and consistency--and it shows. The food and service were outstanding. I'd heard great things about their chili and burgers, so I went with the open-face chili burger--and wow. It was absolutely delicious: hearty, flavorful, and generously portioned. Honestly, it could have fed two people easily. But the real standout? The wings. Phenomenal doesn't even begin to describe them. These might just be the best wings in Tucson--perfectly sized, with crispy skin, zero greasiness, and just the right amount of heat. Spicy enough to satisfy, but not so hot that you lose the flavor of the chicken. They alone are worth the drive. What really sets Grumpy's apart is its authentic, local vibe--the exact opposite of a big chain restaurant. There's no glitz here. No tablecloths, no fancy BS. This is where you go for great food. It's a genuine kind of place where regulars fill the tables and the staff recognizes them. The menu is full of no-nonsense American comfort food choices. I'm already planning my next visit--breakfast is on my list. Highly recommended. read more

Grumpy's Grill - Chili Burger. Delicious. Huge portion - can easily feed two people. Fried are great too. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I've only tried breakfast here and each time it's been solid. Service is always great and the food is what you'd expect. Good value for what you get. I'm told lunch and dinner are good as well. read more

We made it to Grumpy's twice while vacationing in Tucson, AZ. The first time was for breakfast. It was on a Sunday morning and the place was super busy. Grumpy's is located in a strip mall and the outside looks as if it's a store, but then you walk in and it's a really nice restaurant. The staff couldn't be nicer. Even with a number of people waiting, it was well organized and moved well. Our second time there was for an early dinner and it was just as nice. The food was good both time (forgot to take pictures). read more

Grumpy's Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Grilled Salmon... the best!!! Chipotle raspberry sauce on top!!!! Service excellent!!! Clean and organized.

Service is always great. Recently discovered their chicken fried steak and I love it. My over medium eggs sometimes have undercooked whites, but I encounter that everywhere. Not sure why. Their home fries have greatly improved and are now my favorite ones. Sausage links have changed from having snappy casings to smaller, skinless mushiness, so I get bacon now. This place is usually crammed every day for good reason. Tuna melt is also great. read more

This is our "go to" place. Affordable, always delicious food and great service. Ambience is warm and friendly. This is the kind of place that can survive in any economy because they care about you and treat their staff well. I hate telling you how great they are because I know you will love it and I won't be able to get a table! read more

Ordered the Sat night $23 special prime rib with baked potato, dinner salad and bread. Much better than I expected for a special. Meat cooked just right. Great loaded baked potato. Came with extra butter sour cream ajus and horseradish. Timely service. read more

Grumpy's is one of our go to spots. Close by and they have great food, it's very consistent. We also feel it's very affordable on the pocketbook. Service is amazing and we feel like there's very little turn over with the staff, there's always familiar smiles welcoming us. The restaurant is very clean and looks just like what you'd expect with a diner, comfortable booths too read more

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We visited GG on a Thursday evening, curious after reading the great reviews and seeing that the prices were so great. We were a party of four, ordering the PB burger, the roast beef with gravy, the green chile chicken, and the reuben sandwich with two amber dos equis and a screwdriver. The drinks were all supposed to be $3 each, per the Grumpy's Facebook post, but the waitress and bartender were not aware of the screwdriver price and charged us $6.50 for that. When we questioned it and showed the FB post, we were not given a new bill with the new price but instead were asked (while they were very busy) if we really wanted the discount, and we said no, it was OK. This shouldn't have been the protocol, and the staff should be aware of the specials advertised. The waitress was very nice and had lots of smiles for us but had to be reminded of simple things, like serving a spoon with soup or bringing things requested like a lid for a salad dressing that would be going home with a side salad, or bring a requested sauce. She told us she was new, so we weren't overly concerned or annoyed, but it did take away from the experience. The place is much like an old East Coast diner, but without the kitschy exterior. I am sure this place hasn't been renovated ever but the place was clean, so that is always a positive. Everyone seemed pleased with their food, which was just your standard, hearty diner fare. They are known for their green chile selections and that was gobbled up. The peanut butter burger was unusual and the person who got that said it was perfectly cooked to order, so that is excellent. The Reuben sandwich eater said it was the best one he had there, after previously having them with less meat and flavor. The hot roast beef sandwich with brown gravy was predictably heavy and flavored as would be expected. The menu described it as coming with mashed potatoes and then the menu said that dinners come with one side. That was interpreted by us as one side in addition to the mashed potatoes, but alas, that was not the case. The side soup was to be the only side, but I asked for and got an add-on side of mashed potatoes. I was charged for the side. The vegetable soup was flavorless, so that was a waste. Overall, I am glad we tried this place out but we won't be back. We'll continue to explore the many options available in the area. PS - no one there was grumpy! ;) read more

Passing through town and staying nearby so I ordered pickup. I was pleasantly surprised that there was a slopper on the menu. My hometown of Pueblo CO is the home of the slopper. I can't ever find green chili outside of southern CO or NM let alone a slopper. This green chili was really really good!!! Perfect chunks of tomatoes and green chiles with pork. Loved! It wasn't very spicy, but very flavorful. If I knew it was this good I would have ordered a couple of bowls to go. read more

Grumpy's Grill - Slopper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Highly recommend the slopper smothered in homemade green chili! Best I've had since living in Colorado! Great food and great prices

Another knockout visit to Grumpy's Grill -- and trust me, the only thing grumpy here is how my stomach feels after I eat too much because everything is so good. My wife and I shared the Prime Rib special and the Shrimp Basket, pretending we were "just going to split something light." Spoiler alert: we failed. Both were amazing -- and we cleaned those plates like we were getting graded. But the real MVP? The gigantic free dessert they gifted me for my upcoming birthday. It was so big I briefly considered using it as a flotation device. Grumpy's always nails it -- great service, great food, and great excuses to undo the top button on my jeans. Already planning my next "light meal." read more

Food is always good here! Restaurant extremely clean as are the restrooms!! Staff is excellent and very friendly!! I had the chicken fried steak, it was awesome!!our waitress was Lindsey and she is awesome!! read more

First time here and brought by family members while visiting Tucson. This diner is located in a strip mall and we had about a five minute wait for a table. They were busy! It's not a huge place so think cozy as you move around getting to your table or to the restrooms. Their breakfast menu has some great choices and they offer a weekday special that's $9.00 and includes eggs, meat, potatoes, and toast. This was what one of our party ordered and it was a great plate of food for this cost. Her eggs were done just the way she ordered them and I loved that the toast was cooked and not raw! I had the pancakes, which were great and very big! There were three of them along with butter and syrup. Light, fluffy...but a few of bites had remnants of onion, which led to a couple of interesting bites. Chalked it up to being cooked on the same griddle as other foods. Wife ordered the biscuit & gravy, which you are offered a full or half order. She got the full which came with two biscuits. She said the gravy was full of sausage and very flavorful, I took a quick taste and thought it was a bit thick but she enjoyed it. We also ordered the cinnamon roll, which was good, sticky, gooey, and sweet. Our server, Reba, was great, friendly and efficient. She constantly checked in to make sure waters and coffees were filled and we had what we needed. Good experience overall! read more

I had eggs Benedict and it was okay..not the best..but I think I ordered the wrong thing. I'll try it again.

Been here several times and really enjoy it. This isn't fine dining but nobody said it was. But the food QUALITY? It's outstanding in my opinion. And the service is great, I mean great. We usually have Heidi as our server and she does a fantastic job. Remembered our favorites after ONE visit and now it's an ongoing thing. She is sweet, friendly, easy to talk to, really excellent at timing (check on drinks, check on food, additional condiments, etc.), and manages to keep a lot of people happy simultaneously (she's got a lot of regulars who are her fans, understandably). And she's flexible with substitutions and things like that. I really haven't had anything I didn't like, and I've loved a lot of dishes, particularly the buffalo chicken wrap, the club sandwich, the burger, turkey wrap, southwest wrap. Fries are crispy and delicious. Even the onion rings are good - not too greasy, and not humongous like some are. You can cut them the the onion won't slither out of the breading. Chicken wings are excellent, and pretzels are a standout - crispy brown outside, moist chewy inside, just the right amount of salt, and great cheese sauce to dip. We often get them to go and eat the wings in the restaurant. Happy hour is a great deal, wine prices and selection are excellent. It's in a strip mall with plenty of parking, I like the location at Shannon & Ina. It's a go-to, I'll tell you THAT. read more

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This place is a diamond. Food price is very reasonable and service is very friendly. Food is cook to order and you get plenty to eat. We are here in Tucson to visit family and this will be a frequent stop from now on when we are in town. read more

Grumpy's Grill was amazing friendly staff great food, reasonable prices I have left the area and relocated to Orlando, Florida but when I'm back in Tucson to visit my family, I will happily go back to grumpy's Grill read more

Another great breakfast at Grumpy's Grill with quick service. This place does not disappoint. read more

Grumpy's Grill - Breakfast special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food is fantastic. Service top notch. Ambiance very pleasant. If you like great food, with variety this is your place. Great staff and great portion size. The owners are awesome. read more

It is fine, just not for us . I was looking for a fluffy omelette and want I was served was far from fluffy

Excellent service and delicious food! Best place ever! Friendly atmosphere! We definitely eat there a few times a week.

Nice local bar with average food but great service! If you are a foodie, skip it. Want a comfy unpretentious bar with beer and a few sports screens and loyal locals, go for it! Had the ham and cheese sandwich; hubby had the Cobb salad. Both were fine, nothing super special. read more

My family goes here sometimes for a celebration, or just because. And every time it is never a miss. The good is always delicious, I definitely recommend their buffalo chips. They're better than their fries, even though their fries are still really good. The employees are very kind and they are very accommodating. This place is very good and if anyone is looking for just a nice, easy bite to eat for lunch, Grumpys is it. read more

Great food, service and great prices. The burger special was excellent. The salads are huge. We will be back

Service,food& ambiance was very good. Yes, I would go back. We were looking for a local mom & pop type restaurant and they fit our needs.

Grumpy's is a little gem tucked away in a little corner and it's honestly one of the best places to eat in Tucson. It's a little busy and a little crowded most days so there is sometimes a wait to be seated but that is just a testimony to how good this place is. I don't think it's a well known spot but, if you know you know. Every plate I have ever tried here has been incredible, I especially LOVE their buffalo chips. Love their daily specials! read more

Just an average Mom/Pop Cafe. Seems like a neighborhood joint. Decent enough breakfast. read more

I used to come here for various meals when I lived in the area and I always enjoyed it. Most recent trip was early morning and it was really pleasant! Fast friendly service, same quaint atmosphere, clean and not too loud. They do have a full service bar but it doesn't feel like a bar.. ya know;) We both had the chicken fried steak breakfast and I was just too hungry to take a pic but it was stellar and very filling ! Definitely a good local spot if you are in the area! read more

The quality of the meals has declined over the past year. Ha e not eaten there in months.

Great food and service very friendly people great food had the raspberry chipotle Salmon was great too .

Another local spot I go to for a quick breakfast. Food is ok, but consistent. You'll never be surprised. Been here several times and never ever a problem with service until today. Seems as though they have a lot of new staff. The full bar is a plus as well as the TV's in the bar. The place is always clean and they always have a special. read more

Grumpy's Grill - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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