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    Raptor Canyon Cafe

    4.9 (223 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    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.

    Peter H.

    This place is awesome! Opens at 7:00AM, so very convenient. The food is excellent, the staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is very laid back. A great way to start the day! We were in town visiting and ate there every morning! It is an easy walk from many downtown locations. When we return to Tucson, we will definitely be back!

    Breakfast tacos with chorizo
    Brandi E.

    I am so happy we found this restaurant. I was in town visiting my Wildcat and wanted to take him out for a great breakfast. We walked in and you could tell each and every person loves their job! That goes a long way for me. Now onto the food. Amazing! My son had a breakfast sandwich followed by the homemade crumb cake. Both were excellent. I branched out and had the breakfast tacos with chorizo. The portion was perfect and the taste was unbelievable! The simple touches and homemade taste made it wonderful. Run don't walk to the Raptor Canyon Cafe! Oh and parking was easy right on Pennington.

    Breakfast quesadillas
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    Came in for breakfast on a business trip. I was the only one eating in but as people entered for take out, the cashier knew each person by name. I knew then, this was going to be my kind of place. Got the breakfast quesadillas with chorizo. Comes with side of faux, salsa and sour cream. Perfect breakfast if your like me and worried about spilling food on yourself before a work meeting.

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

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