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    Kettle Restaurant

    3.6 (124 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    KETTLE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Buffet Food. - A restaurant table with a plate of assorted food, a bowl of salad topped with shredded cheese, and a glass of water with ice.
    Anthony S.

    Recently attended a beer festival in the area, and this restaurant was conveniently located right near my hotel, so I gave it a shot. I chose the buffet as I was quite hungry, and didn't want to wait for made to order food, huge mistake. The buffet selection was rather small and the food was not very good. The worst baked chicken I have ever had, and BBQ Ribs that were ok but kind of tough. Biryani that had way too much cinnamon in it, and a small salad bar that was ok, but how do you not have cucumbers? One good dish was some kind of meatballs in a tomato based sauce, that was tasty. The place was clean however, and I was greeted at the door, and my server was pleasant and efficient. Doubt I'll ever go back, but I can't say never. I like to give places at least two try's.

    2 Biscuits and Gravy with Hashbrowns - A plate with biscuits covered in white gravy and topped with black pepper, served alongside crispy hashbrowns, on a wooden table at a casual restaurant.
    Alex K.

    I kinda stumbled onto this place by accident but I was hungry and it was quick and I needed to eat before I had to be somewhere soon. They have an all-you-can-eat buffet which I was allowed to look at and decide if I wanted, but frankly I'm not a buffet guy because I tend to overeat and the quality of the food just wasn't appealing to me even though it was just $15.99. In times like this, I turn to breakfast for dinner. Prices were reasonable and I just wanted biscuits and gravy and hash browns. I want to say this restaurant has hard working and very polite staff from the waitress who had the biggest smile, to the cashier who was felt like my mom when talking to her. Such a motherly feeling. I loved it. She pulled me right in with her attention to me. The customers in here were regulars. Why do I know that? That's because they were asking the waitress how her kids were doing. They have a connection in this place. It's a family owned business even if the staff aren't actual family, it seemed like they were. The theme at The Kettle seems to be food themed city names from around the US and they have clocks all around the restaurant so to the time in those cities. However, the time is completely off. Not just the hours but also the minutes. DST must be a pain for them to sync up all the clocks. Still it's a cute theme. The inside and the outside of the restaurant was beat-up and rundown looking and the furniture, the carpet, and the buffet bar need some serious TLC. It just felt dirty. You can tell everyone is trying hard but the place needs serious renovation. Anyway, my biscuits and gravy and hash browns came out quickly and it looked delicious. There was nothing particularly wrong with the food, it tasted fine, but the biscuits were not fluffy. In fact they were very flat. They gravy was lacking and kind of sausage bits. I was surprised. Again, it's a quick and cheap place to eat and it gets the job done at a reasonable price, but this is a case of you get what you pay for. I totally like to support the local restaurants vs the chains, so I am glad I gave them a try. It just feels like the kind of place you would go to after a late night of drinking and you got the munchies. The reason for the score is mainly the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the restaurant.

    A restaurant dining area with wooden tables and chairs with red cushions, and a buffet station in the background with various dishes and decorative items.
    N K.

    Amazing restaurant and food, really enjoyed some nice home cooked food. The service is excellent and friendly. Restaurant feels comfortable and the ambiance is relaxed, great place to stop and enjoy delicious food.

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    Buffet food was terrible. Sits out all day. Inedible. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here.

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    This place has wonderful staff very friendly . Food not so good. Very sub par. Wouldn't go back

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    Thank you for delicious food and excellent prices , I also appreciate early morning hours and later closing hours

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    Very reasonable price for a buffet. Food is ok, average for this type of place. Especially for breakfast there are few buffets here.

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    Great prices, friendly staff, and delicious eats. I love the breakfast buffet, so much variety and always fresh food

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    Was seated and greeted by the owner when we arrived. Great service. Good food. My wife had the…read moredaily special of Chile Relleno and loved it. I had the chorizo scramble and enjoyed it. Ambience was very chill and pleasing to eat brunch. Will go again when in town.

    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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    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.

    I ordered the lobster and crab omelet and found it under seasoned and devoid of much lobster or…read morecrab. As a whole, I feel like the side pairing of challah toast with jam and butter is an odd choice. I also ordered the iced Thai tea, which was quite weak. Overall--I wasn't really feeling it. When you go to Teaspoon, you're really paying for ambience over quality. There's no issue with the service here, from hosts to wait staff. The food is simply underwhelming, and thus so is the experience. I wouldn't be mad to return, but I don't know if this would ever be my suggestion.

    Kettle Restaurant - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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