Maaaan this food is so freakin' good and is priced fairly, but dang the service here is wack (4 star food, 1 star service). I've been here twice and ordered first the folded eggs, and second the carnitas benedict. I never spend more than $15 here and have been so pleased with the food both times. The journey to the food though is a battle in itself. The first time I went it was a Sunday at 11am -- prime brunch time. My friend and I waited at the empty host table for 15 minutes before someone even came to put our name down. He told us to expect to wait 45 minutes or so, and we waited about an hour which was understandable. Once seated it took another 10 minutes before one of the service staff to take our order. I thought, this is the kind of service I expect at an UrgentCare during flu season, but the food soothed my hangry soul so I moved passed that. The second time I went, we arrived at noon on a Sunday and were met with a shorter wait time, 20 minutes. Cool, totally doable. We were fortunate enough to get there when the host was actually at the table. However as we waited to be seated, we watched three more parties come and go because the host blatantly was ignoring them. He would run over to the front, check something, then go run off into the back. After all this, the wait ended up being 45 minutes total. If anything this place has taught me the art of being patient. I'm still working on that. read more

Nook - The poached eggs on their benedicts don't have a runny yolk. It was cooked through like a hard boiled egg. - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Mid tier at best, $13 for mediocre eggs Benny with no sides included. $17 including hash browns. Update I had their burrito. Good stuff. read more

Nook - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Made an online reservation, easy check in. We sat outside on the back patio, nice relaxed atmosphere. Server was nice. Food was excellent! It took a little bit longer than expected, but it was hot and fresh from the kitchen when it arrived. Definitely a place for brunch on the weekend in Tucson. read more

A wonderful breakfast spot in downtown Tucson. Ambience and aesthetic create a great way to start your morning. And the food is delicious as well! read more

What a lucky find! Wandered in here as a downtown option for breakfast before our haphazard plan for the tourist day. Super sweet waitress, attentive and answered all our out-of-Townes questions. I hade the tamale pie with eggs. Crisped mass that tasted a few degrees off cornbread, all in a rich sauce that had flavor without burning my lily white mouth. Fluffy eggs on top for a light, reasonable breakfast. Salmon sale was refreshing, well cooked salmon, and well balanced flavor profile. read more

I absolutely love this place. The food is fantastic - the outdoor patio is one of the best - the vibe is awesome - and the service is excellent. I'm glad we had a reservation because there were so many people trying to get a table which speaks to the quality of this restaurant. They were also very knowledgeable about gluten/dairy free suggestions for their menu. Such a welcoming place and will be one of my repeat places! read more

I came here yesterday with a friend for breakfast and already can't wait to visit again. I had the Bahn Mi Benedict, which had a fantastic combo of flavors. The critique was that the egg yolks were more like medium boiled, but that's OK; just a bummer when you expect runny eggs. My friend had the Chilaquiles which she also enjoyed. The service was good, it was busy. read more

It started out with me and my boyfriend getting breakfast around 12:30 pm. It wasn't crowded and it was evidently clear that there was a table for 2 and the hostess insisted we wait 10 minutes while she folds napkins . She then proceeded to sit us down at the exact table I figured she would sit us at since it was already available for the ten minutes we waited . Clearly I was annoyed . She proceeded to approach me and say "oh the kitchen is behind because we have three tables of 8" . Despite that being the case she could have sat us down during the 10 minutes we were waiting and we could have gotten at least a drink and put in our order. Other than that experience the food wasn't bad . I ordered the omlettewith spinach, roasted garlic and tomato. Very good , loved the hashbrowns (if you like soft hashbrowns and not overly bearing crispness ) . I feel like the portion size was a little small considering I finished it in 4 bites. My boyfriend cleared his huevos rancheros which was best served over easy egg. The fruit was also nice and their blueberry lemonade mimosa was a creative spin on the famed breakfast drink. Waiters were polite , fast with our order and food came in pretty fast besides the kitchen to be behind . I was expecting the ambiance to be a bigger more bustling cozy kind of atmosphere but it's more intimate and industrial . read more

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Nook is a fine spot in the downtown area and I don't go there nearly enough. Their brunch menu is fire and don't even get me started on their salads! I'm all about the ginger salad- it's got the perfect amount of crunchy and freshness and makes for the ideal lunch time. The nourish bowl is equally as tasty, but just a bit more on the rich side. This one is vegetarian and super filling. Portions are generous. Service is attentive and more importantly friendly! I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

Tried this place for brunch and so glad we did. The cinnamon roll cakes were amazing and huge. The cream cheese frosting was supper sweet, so much so that I didn't even need the syrup. I also had an iced latte which was ok- a tad bitter, but a little sweet n low fixed it. My husband loved the holla-peno burger and fries. Meat was cooked perfectly, not overdone like many burger places. The bun was also yummy. Fries were perfectly crispy without being hard. We will definitely be bringing our family here when they visit. Hoping for another server next though. She was nice but we had to ask for basic things like sweeteners for the coffee, salt and pepper for my daughters eggs, we never got ketchup for the fries etc read more

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Sunday at 11:30 am, so it was busy, but not crazy so. Took 45 minutes after we placed our order (two eggs benedict plates, one lox plate) to get the food. I asked the server after about half an hour if the kitchen was under staffed or something else going on, she said no, everything was normal. Sorry, can't give more than 3 stars for that, even if the food was fine. Just seemed odd that it would be normal for the food to take that long. read more

Brunch was good! They were decently busy this Sunday morning, but got our food in a timely manner. Got the Hanger Steak & Eggs, the steak was cooked perfect and chimichurri was good (definitely spicy though)! The eggs and potatoes, were a bit unseasoned so had to ask for salt. Biscuits and Gravy was super great and flakey. read more

Nook - Hanger Steak and Eggs* Jumbo Biscuit and Gravy* - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Brought a large group here for lunch. Loved the menu as it offered choices for all types of tastes and appetites. We didn't mind the pace of the service as we needed time to catch up with each other. Not too loud and the ambience was very pleasant (relaxed) considering the location. read more

This place is extremely cute! I came here for the first time on a Saturday brunch time with ~10 others. I called in beforehand to make a reservation, but apparently they don't take reservations. The wait ended up being around 5-10min which wasn't bad at all. I got the hanger steak & eggs which was delicioussss. Highly recommend! I took off a point because the service was extremely slow. The restaurant didn't seem too busy, but our table never got any water or coffee refills. In addition, we also waited a long time for our food, so by the time I got my meal, the steak was already cold. We ended up getting a 20% service fee charge which I thought was slightly ridiculous especially since our service was pretty bad. I understand that there's a mandatory service fee for large parties, but 20% for that was definitely not worth... read more

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Loved the freshness of the food! The environment is cute, but I felt like it was a little cramped inside. Service was great and was seated almost immediately on a Saturday! read more

I've been going to the NOOK for years now and I have to say it's by far my favorite place to get breakfast in Tucson. Their options are great and the food is always amazing. I need to check them out for dinner read more

The best brunch in Tucson! We cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant, the people, the food, the atmosphere, etc. We always stop in when visiting Tucson. Nikki and Matt are just the best. read more

One of the most outstanding restaurants in Tucson. Love them for breakfast and the burgers are great too. read more

Nook - Bahn Mi Eggs Benedict. - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wow! Great coffee, friendly staff and amazing food!! Get the tamale pie, it was amazing!! read more

Nook - Tamale pie - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I usually come to Nook or go to Cup Cafe on my days off for breakfast/brunch! I'm a picky eater, jersey girl, usually not needy, big drinker! Nook never misses! I went in on Friday by 1:30, i knew they closed at 2. i ordered the bacon, egg and cheese sammy, extra egg, and with the hash well done, as well as 2 chocolate griddle cakes, and a hot vanilla latte. 10/10 i didn't get a chance to get my servers name but everyone was so nice and it was very calm inside! they had my meal out in a flash, i was out the door by 2:10 and was ready for bed! i know they have great cocktails, i've had their paloma and would definitely recommend! read more

How have you let us down? Let me count the ways... Nook used to be our "go to spot" for lunch. Their numerous options paved the way for the tastes of many to be satisfied. Our office loved to plan our "Nook Days," and waited eagerly for the day to arrive. But something happened, a shift. We are uncertain if the shift spawned from that which shall remain nameless (i.e. COVID) or something else all together, but nonetheless, it happened. Portion sizes receded, taste dissipated, satisfaction waned. It all started when one coworker of ours ordered the Avocado Toast. Now, I know you're wondering, how does one mess up avocado toast? It's avocado on toast!! Well my friend, there is a bit more to it than that and unfortunately for our coworker, Nook followed the absolute basic definition. Her $10 order of avocado toast consisted of literally two slices of what looked like wonder bread, lightly toasted with a smear, of unseasoned avocado on each slice. The menu promises an egg, tomatoes, garlic, greens and balsamic drizzle. The actual outcome was much less enticing. A few months later, our hearts were broken again... My coworker was on the hunt for a grilled cheese. Not just any grilled cheese mind you, but something gourmet and fabulous. Given our forgiving nature, we suggested giving Nook a try. Currently, you will not find the grilled cheese on their online menu, however, it had been on the original menu and the restaurant had agreed to make it. Maybe we should have detoured at this point but we thought, "Hey, what could go wrong?" A LOT!!! A lot could go wrong! The sandwich she received was reminiscent of my "dorm- living" days when we didn't have access to a stove, so we toasted bread and stuck a slice of cheese in the middle, squeezed and hoped the cheese would melt.  The bread was excessively toasted and lacked the butteriness that usually accompanied a GRILLED cheese. The cheese was unmelted, and so on and so forth. You can imagine the rest. The final major incident occurred this past week. Another coworker ordered the Hanger Steak and Eggs. Once the box was opened, all we could do was drop our jaws and shake our heads in disappointment. Nook did it again! The steak was easily a whole 3.5 oz. and he received a whole 1/4 cup of potatoes scattered under what we could only hope was at least 2 eggs. He paid $14, for what you see above. $14!!! (I will give you time to recover from the shock)  Having only cited 3 incidents, please know, there were many more in between. My fellow yelpers, speaking on behalf of myself and my office mates, Nook has officially been removed from our "go to spot" list. read more

Nook - Hanger Steak and Eggs - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I came here for brunch today. On Cinco de Mayo Sunday at 1pm, there was a 30 min wait. The steak and eggs were really good. The nourish bowl was nice and light. Great place to brunch. read more

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Went here on a Saturday at 9 and didn't have to wait, so that was great. Ordered coffee which was delicious. I had The Godfather Benedict and my boyfriend had the hanger steak and eggs, plus we split the cinnamon roll griddle cakes. The hanger steak was incredible and so flavorful with just the right amount of spice. The Godfather eggs Benedict was good but barely had a balsamic drizzle so you couldn't really taste it and there was so much arugula on it. The hollandaise was delicious and a little bit lemony. I loved that the bread was crumpets. The cinnamon roll griddle cakes were tasty and there were way more than I expected. My only complaint other than the lack of balsamic was that the service was kind of slow, it took a while for us to get our food. Other than that it was an overall good experience. read more

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First time trying Nook and will definitely be back! The blueberry scones were perfect, the Hawaiian mimosa was well done, and the avocado toast had nicely balanced flavors. Compliments to the chef! I recommend you ask for a steak knife if you select the avocado toast, and I will caution you against sitting outside because of the massive amount of FLIES! read more

This was a great find close enough to the university but away from all the crowds. The food was delicious. Definitely going back next time I'm in town. Keep in mind the wait is long so I suggest you make a reservation before you show up read more

Great breakfast spot in downtown Tucson. The blueberry scones are a hot delight and the overnight oats parfait is wonderfully filling and healthy and tastes great. read more

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We were in Tucson to see a concert. On the way out of town Friday we checked out the Nook. The staff was friendly, super efficient. We didnt lack anything. I ordered the spicy Bloody Mary. It was delicious and beautiful . My entree was the biscuits and gravy with two over easy eggs. The gravy was so delicious it reminded me of my mothers southern gravy. The biscuits were light , fluffy and flavorful, Eggs cooked perfectly My husband ordered the Godfather Benedict. The drizzle of balsamic vinegar really made this dish. It was well balanced and the hollandaise was delicious. Best Ive had at a restaurant in years Prices were very reasonable, portions were large so we took some leftovers home Excites to try out other dishes at this gem read more

I wanted to like The Nook alot. It's super cute inside and out!!!! It's convenient with a couple entrances. The waiter was really friendly and perfectly attentive; he didn't hover but I had everything I wanted exactly when I wanted it. But we really have to talk about the menu and the food. Honestly? It's just "ok". I had eggs benedict and a coffee. The presentation was beautiful. But the prosciutto was really hard to cut through which left me wrestling with the dish to try to eat it. The egg was perfectly comes but the real star of the dish was the English Muffin. The muffin was clearly freshly made and absolutely thrilled my taste buds. I will probably come back and give this place another try because I just want to love it so much. 3 stars until then. read more

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Hellz yes! Got to check another new (to me) place off my list. Went for my besties birthday. Had Sunday brunch and I'll tell you I'd give them 5 stars just for allowing reservations for brunch on a Sunday in 112 degree heat. Why don't more brunch places offer reservations ugh it's the worst to wait in the heat (rant over) i had the Hawaii mimosa and the Mexican candy mimosa. Both were tasty af as was the tamale pie breakfast. Definitely will be back. Can't wait to try more items on the menu read more

Nook - Hawaii mimosa - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I was pleasantly surprised with Nook. The benedicts were very very good. The service was awesome. The portions are also generous where I was able to split with my husband and still feel full. The patio is beautiful, and I think this is a great breakfast spot in town. read more

Super cute, incredible menu, yummy execution. More importantly I just want to thank our server Stephen (Steven?) for the great service, I didn't order one item correctly but he still made sure he knew what I meant without making me feel like an idiot (I'm just tired ok?) PS shout out to the hostess who busted her a-- she probably needs a raise! read more

Great brunch menu. Delicious bacon. Protein carrot bread dish was amazing! Great service. Could use some heaters on the patio. read more

Nook - Protein carrot bread w/ peanut butter, bananas, granola, and agave syrup. - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great quality food and service. The only down side is parking, but it is downtown, I guess that would be expected. :)

There are so many great things about Nook where do I begin. 1. EXCELLENT FOOD. I have tried almost everything on the menu and it's all delicious. The Carnitas Benedict is one of my favorites with its perfect blend of flavors. I also love the Nook madame, all of the Folded Eggs, the nickel and lox, steakhouse burger, breakfast fried rice, and ALL of the griddle cakes. It's hard for me to pick what to eat at Nook because it's all so good. 2. GREAT SERVICE. The servers and hostess are friendly and helpful. Nook is very popular, but even when there is a wait to sit down, the hostess keeps you updated and makes sure things move as fast as possible. Reservations are easy and a good idea if you plan on going on a weekend. The servers are very attentive and make your experience at Nook so much better. 3. ATMOSPHERE. Nook is a very hip and trendy spot that you'll often see pictures of on Instagram. Their patio is amazing during the warmer months and has great umbrellas for shade. They're also dog friendly! During covid they spread the tables out to accommodate social distancing and make restaurant dinning possible. It's also cool that you can see the chefs cooking in the open kitchen. Nook is one of the best restaurants in Tucson and keeps me (and many others!) coming back every week. read more

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Deciding what to get is alway a tough decision here. There's not a thing on the menu I don't like. You have to try the Hanger Steak and Eggs and THE SCONES ARE A ABSOLUTE MUST (get them as a app to share or you could easily eat them all urself:) read more

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We chose the Nook for the great reviews, but I was a little disappointed. The host sat people who arrived after us and they didn't have a reservation. The portion sizing was wild my boyfriend ordered a side of fries and was given a big bowl (like for ramen) full of fries and the pancakes are HUGE! So just something to be aware of. I ordered the steak and eggs and the blueberry scones. The steak wasn't good, but all other items were good the eggs on the hash were great and the blueberry scones were great! Overall I'd say its just a mediocre brunch. read more

Nook - Blueberry scones - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My husband and I were looking to try something new for brunch and came across this place. It's tucked into downtown Tucson but easy to find and the courtyard entryway between the large buildings is thoughtfully decorated and welcoming, allowing for outside seating in a relaxed space. We opted to eat inside due to the heat and were promptly seated in the small, intimate restaurant space. Service was prompt and friendly. We asked for recommendations and our server enthusiastically noted their favorites. We got the hanger steak and eggs and the breakfast tamale pie. The steak dish was well seasoned and perfectly cooked, I would definitely get this one again. The Tamale Pie was a bit more heavy then I was anticipating, more like a cornbread base than a traditional tamale but the flavors were excellent. For drinks we got the Drunken Tomato and the Aloha Tucson. The Drunken Tomato was more like a classic Bloody Mary and not loaded with all kinds of crazy stuff that tend to make for a great picture but not necessarily a better Bloody Mary. My husband enjoyed it. The Aloha Tucson was light and refreshing, the tajin rim was perfect. We are really looking forward to coming back here and trying some of the salads and other lunch time offerings. read more

My fiancé and I came to this restaurant for lunch in downtown Tucson. The restaurant is really cute and has a great environment! The steak dish I had was excellent. Their huevos rancheros is good, but not our favorite of the other downtown Tucson restaurants. The service was good. Portion sizes were pretty small, but overall it was a good experience! read more

I've been traveling for 6 weeks, and still on a Hawaii time zone. I was hoping somewhere near my hotel was still serving breakfast and thankfully Nook was! So I headed over. It was a little interesting getting in because the address directs you to what seems to be the back patio/garden area and not the front door. There is a sign at the back entrance that says to check in with the hostess. I walked through the back and didn't see a hostess stand so walked over to the coffee counter. A couple minutes later a server told me to sit anywhere I wanted. I took my laptop with me hoping that there would be wifi so I could do some work done before my food came in. The server said wifi was having issues and he would check on it (never came back with that info though, not too much of a problem for me though, I just ended up reading documents on my phone). It took a few minutes to get a menu and order - service was a bit slow. I ordered over easy eggs, bacon, hash, and the cinnamon roll pancakes. I was super looking forward to the cinnamon roll pancakes. Like I said before, I'd been traveling for 6 weeks and my hometown is well known for pancakes, but because of the different time zones it was rare I was up early enough for pancakes. My food came and it was hot and delicious. The pancakes had a cream cheese frosting glaze but just on the top layer so I went to add a little syrup. I poured it on and it was clear and watery! Weird... maybe I didn't read the menu? Maybe it was a new hipster vanilla simple syrup? I tried the pancakes. EWWW. They were sour! What in the world was this syrup? When the server came by I asked what kind of syrup they used and he said it was just syrup. Well this isn't any breakfast syrup I had ever tasted! So I told him the syrup was very sour, he looked at the little container it came in and said it was odd that it was so clear and liquidy. I overheard him talking to the kitchen and I think they deduced that it was VINEGAR! I had topped my pancakes with vinegar!!!!! Despite this, I didn't have any offer to get the pancakes remade, or taken off my bill. I ate the other top half of the pancakes but it was too late. My pancake craving dropped off my radar, possibly permanently. I understand that mistakes can be made but I never expected something like this. I told my friends about it and they were outraged! How can you mistake a bottle of vinegar with a bottle of syrup?? read more

Nook - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Today I visited Nook on Congress in downtown Tucson! Holy cow was this place beautiful and so easy to find! I did have to pay 6 dollars for parking so I highly recommend searching for street parking! I made a reservation prior to me arriving so I could verify seating. I highly recommend doing this! It is super easy to do! There was a line forming at the door after I arrived and was sure glad I made this reservation. I will note it did seem to take a while to get someone's attention. Many servers looked at me but didn't seem to want to help me. But once I was actually acknowledged, I was seated pretty quick! The inside area was relatively small, definitely more fit for a fun brunch date or having a couple of people with you. There was a massive group sat next to me and they really seemed to have put a lot of pressure on the serving staff and kitchen staff. This group also had many younger kids. Although I do think there are items on the menu that kids could enjoy, I do not think this is really a place for young kids and is definitely more of a mature crowd. There wasn't really any sort of mimosa/brunch deal but that was okay. I started with a grapefruit mimosa (which is my favorite!) Although it did take a bit to place my food order, I did receive it in under 10 minutes! I ordered their bacon, egg and cheese sandwich with smashed hash. Everything tasted incredible! Their ingredients seemed fresh and then chipotle mayo on my sandwich was incredible! I'm not a huge fan of any sort of mashed potato but man oh man it was well seasoned and had a bit of a crunch! I would definitely drive back for it! I ended up ordering another mimosa (cranberry) and a Bloody Mary! My Bloody Mary didn't come with any extra garnishes but I didn't think it needed any! It had a nice season to it! A bit of a bacon taste with celery! I usually prefer a spicier Bloody Mary but I would drink this one again! Overall with my three drinks and delish entree, it was $35 dollars! I think it was a good price for everything I had. I would recommend this place to others but definitely reserve your table before you arrive! Drinks (5/5) Food (5/5) Overall Service (3/5) (but they were very overwhelmed from the large group) read more

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