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    Raptor Canyon Cafe

    4.9 (231 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ngoc H.

    My first time here and I've heard good things about it. The atmosphere was a country vibe, you can sit anywhere you want and order at the counter. I got the pesto chicken and my girlfriend got Caesar wrap. Since we went on a Friday the waitress said that normally lunch comes with their kettle chips however, today can be upgraded to fries at no charge. She had the kettle chips and I had the fries. Both were excellent. My pesto chicken sandwich was decent. I will come back here again to try different items. I did not give it a five stars because the dining room was a tad bit hot. The fans were running, but I don't know if there was something wrong with the air-conditioning.

    Betsy M.

    This homey cafe immediately gets 5 stars for friendliness, warmth and service. It's clear why this downtown jewel is highly rated for service alone. It reminds me of a quaint diner. You walk up to the counter and order, get a number and sit down. One of the ladies brought us two cups of cucumber infused water and we decided to try the crumb cake which was very tasty.... Had I not already had multiple cups of coffee I would have gone for another to go with the cake as a perfect pairing. I got a biscuit breakfast sandwich and my husband did the Southwest breakfast burrito. Both were very good but the little sliced apples stole the show for me. How come the apples I get at the grocery store don't taste this sweet and crisp?!? Anyway, it's obvious why folks like Raptor... good food and wonderful service!

    Eggs and bacon
    Jackie B.

    What a fun breakfast! You have to order at the counter , then they bring your food to the table. Waitresses were all Sooo WONDERFUL! Food was delicious and plenty! And save room for the home made baked goods, we took them in the car to go and a great treat. Sweet potato fries were over cooked.

    Cinnamon roll
    Courtney T.

    OMG what a find in downtown Tucson. Very homey feeling restaurant, order at the counter and they bring you your food. Delicious, fresh food with the southwest burrito being a standout! The cinnamon roll was good but not the best we've had. I would recommend it be served warmed vs room temperature. It had nuts in it (not sure what kind for anyone with an allergy)- that was not listed. Great service for how busy they were. Would absolutely try anything on their menu. And don't skip the homemade cookies!

    Erick D.

    I used to live downtown and would walk by Raptor Canyon Cafe often thinking I should try this place, but they're only open during the week until 2 PM. I'm normally at work then. Today I was around downtown in the morning and so glad I finally went. The meal I got wasn't anything exotic, but I was simple dishes made well. The service is counter service and the staff is friendly. The menu was pretty extensive, but I went for a simple breakfast of home fries, biscuits & gravy, and a sausage patty. Everything was cooked to perfection. The sausage had a nice brown crust and was flavorful. The biscuits and gravy had great textures across the board from the perfectly toasted biscuits to the gravy that had smaller sausage pieces. The home fries were extra crispy and I didn't need to ask. As Guy Fieri would say, "GBD" or golden brown deliciousness on all the items. The space is small and can probably take less than 50 customers at one time. The restaurant is clean and basically a small mom & pop cafe.

    Breakfast taco with chorizo
    Eaton L.

    The food is fresh and tasty. The combination of hash browns, avocado, chorizo and pico is on point. Coffee is okay, drinkable for my taste, but you get refills. Well priced, not cheap, but you get what you paid for.

    Breakfast quesadilla, breakfast potatoes, and coffee

    While visiting the university for lab work I stayed at an Airbnb around the corner from this cafe. I went here for breakfast four mornings in a row and didn't regret it. Great service, relatively busy every day, and felt super homey. The breakfast burritos and breakfast quesadilla were super tasty and hit the spot, and the coffee refills were much welcomed.

    Banana bread
    Elizabeth O.

    The food was good. The best biscuit and gravy I've ever had...no. For $15 I got the items shown: BISCUIT and gravy with a loaf of banana bread. The banana bread was delicious but it was tiny for $3.75, the loaf gives the illusion that it's worth the price. I don't think it is. Especially when commercial loafs are around $5 and much bigger. It was delicious but the size was overwhelmingly disappointing that I wouldn't get it again. The BISCUIT and gravy had good flavor. Lots of sausage which places around town are definitely lacking. However, $10 for a singular biscuit NO SIDES in my opinion is egregious and quite frankly unfair. It's a fairly inexpensive dish to make. The biscuit had good flavor and was soft, but the amount of gravy was criminal. I could see my biscuit through the gravy, which for $10 shouldn't it be submerged? Maybe I was jiped because it was a takeout order. Since First Watch's biscuit and gravy is similarly ranked I tried it the next day. It's actually on par with this one. It's flavorful and the biscuit is soft. $5.89 for a la cart (one biscuit covered in gravy). For a meal it's $12 and comes with eggs, bacon and potatoes. Although it's made with turkey not pork you can't tell. Because I live closer to First Watch, I wouldn't make the drive down town for the meal I received from Raptor. The interior was rustic. I didn't stay just did a pick up. The cashier was friendly and helpful.

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    Reasonable prices, fast & personable service, tasty food. Did a lunchtime breakfast. Looks like a welcoming hang out.

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    Fresh food, lots of things made in house, (salsa, bread etc...). Great service. Highly recommended.

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    Great food and service. The food came out quickly and was delicious. Can't wait to return.

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    Amazing service, great people. Forgot to give us our salsa and came to my car to give it to us

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