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4.2 (761 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Veronica P.

Whoa....the blueberry scones!!!! Freshly baked, hot off the oven...Served hot with homemade jam and cream. This was my highlight. Paired with my coffee, oh my, I was in heaven.I shouldn't have ordered breakfast.This was plenty enough

The Godfather Benedict*
Lisa H.

Beautiful outdoor garden space in the middle of downtown! Scrumptious food and drink. Warm greetings and helpful advice.

Breakfast Tamale Pie and a Cinnamon Roll Griddlecake with an iced Carmel latte
Marjaya C.

I thought this place was closed for some reason.. a friend came in from ATL and wanted a good Benedict.. she loved it.. it's a nice little spot for brunch with unique options for brunch! Getting say was easy and the service was great.. I always get the tamale plate.. and a little pancake!

Burrito
Natalie S.

The food here was decent, it's clear they do a spin on some breakfast favorites with a southwest flare. The breakfast burrito does not come with a meat option, it is an up-charge which is unfortunate. Both Benedict's we've tried here have been good but need more hollandaise sauce. They do make a great drip coffee! Nook is a reliable downtown option if you are okay with breakfast being a bit more trendy than classic.

Corn cakes with carnitas
Elizabeth O.

Came with a friend and it was good. Service was okay but it was very busy. We ordered the breakfast tamale pie, poblano breakfast sandwich and scones. Tamale pie was different and smaller than when I had previously gotten it, so I would not get it again. There were also issues with temperature. The "tamales" were hot and were more like slices of cornbread but good. The eggs were cold and carnitas was chewy and way overcooked. My drink was delicious. I tried my friend's breakfast potatoes and they were okay. Nothing to write home about and needed more seasoning. He did enjoy his food tho. Scones were the best thing on the table. Absolutely divine . Had a great crust, biscuity and scrumptious. I would definitely order these again.

Scones, and my fellow foodies vittles!
Steven G.

After having my blood pressure raised by the pretense that is Time Market....Nook was a blessing... Smack dab in the middle of DT Tucson on Congress, pretty much forget about parking your car close by unless you pay. Ambiance/Cleanliness- Excellent...white walls, wood accents-airy, well lit, with a welcoming and warm character. 4 stars Service-acceptable...right in the middle, nothing noteworthy. 3 stars Food-Fine meal! Get the scones! Proper scones, ours had fresh blueberries and the most excellent crust. I had the poblano sausage breakfast sandwich which was delicious, hearty and savory without being too heavy. Got the hashed potatoes ...decent, but forgettable. 4 stars

Breakfast burrito
Ali B.

Incredibly accommodating and excellent food! We have a nook in phx but not sure if they're affiliated because seemed like totally different food. Came here for breakfast at like 8:30 on a Sunday and it was not too busy though it picked up! I got a breakfast burrito but subbed avocado for eggs, my husband got a traditional breakfast with bacon, we shared cinnamon roll griddle cakes, and my son had fresh fruit and shared some of our meals too! Service was good! And food was amazing, huge portion sizes. My husband said best pancakes he's had and they're definitely up there for me too. Cute in here as well and I love the outside area as well! Would come again next Tuscon visit!

Nickel and Lox*
Carli O.

The Nook continues to be one of my favorite brunch spots in Tucson. Always friendly staff, the coffee is delicious, and the blueberry scones continue to be my favorite breakfast pastry! Never a disappointment!

Tamale breakfast
Robert L.

Located in downtown Tucson, it was easy access from our hotel and a modern menu with a great staff. Food was enjoyed by all and it gets better as time went on. We'll definitely try this restaurant in our future travels. Highly recommend. Felt like sitting in our local restaurants in Vegas. So glad we tried. Good ambiance and good feeling.

honey-chipotle carnitas Benedict
David K.

There is no place I would rather have breakfast in Tucson than at Nook. I love sitting outside and having an amazing meal. This time I had the honey-chipotle carnitas Benedict and it was so flavorful. Our waitress was also friendly and the place was clean. Nook has my highest recommendation.

Betsy M.

I rarely get downtown, but met some friends for brunch at Nook. I had never been here shockingly! It felt very popular on arrival with a wait, but I had made a reservation... score extra for permitting reservations. The hostess at the front seemed a smidge cranky when we arrived as when I checked in and said we had an 11A rez, she barked 'is your whole party here, because we don't seat unless everyone is here'. It was the way she said it and the audacity of me checking in prior to everyone's arrival. Not generally an overly sensitive person - and initial greeting is key Miss Hostess. Nonetheless we were seated and had a truly wonderful brunch. Loved the menu items, they felt super unique and different or at minimum a different spin on a traditional brunch/breakfast item. We started with some Latte's and I will tell you to hard pass on dropping money there. The milk was barely warm and they just didn't taste that great. We also got the protein carrot bread to share and it was REALLY delicious. Made up for the espresso drinks and cranky hostess. We waited nearly 45 minutes to get our breakfast which seemed kinda long so thank goodness for the carrot bread. My husband got the steak/eggs and loved it; friends got benedicts and omelet's and love their dishes. I had the Tamale Pie and it was absolutely flavorful and delicious. Our server was wonderful, kept our water carafe full and checked on us just enough.

Breakfast Tamale Pie
Caitlin S.

I finally tried Nook and have no idea why I've waited so long. Everything was amazing and the service was great. We started out with the warm blueberry scones for the table and I ordered the breakfast tamale pie for my entree. Both were heavenly and the perfect pairing of sweet and savory. The price point was reasonable and service nicely paced, even during a busy Sunday brunch. I will definitely be back.

Breakfast Nook*  with Chocolate Pistole Griddlecakes Steak and Eggs
Jocelyn P.

Great service once you get past the host stand Food was delicious Parking was atrocious Felt like home Decor looks very Instagram ready if that's your thing

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Another hit or miss. They make neat sounding food but it could be better. Also another menu options sound delish but reality is it's Blaise'

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Great menu and prices, and even better customer service. I recommend the Nook to all of my out of town visitors.

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Great food and service, even on Valentine's Day which was busy as expected. Would definitely come back again.

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