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    Tooley's Cafe

    4.0 (69 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Corn cake entree with a side of rice (they were out or black beans at the time)
    Elizabeth M.

    What a hidden gem! Delicious, unique food options and good coffee. Ample indoor and outdoor seating. It's a great spot to chill with a coffee and read a book, or have a relaxed brunch with friends, because it's really a space that you can linger and enjoy. Clean single stall bathroom but no changing table. It was an enjoyable brunch spot for us! We were impressed with the corn cakes with the unique touches like candied (or maybe dried??) jalapeños and house made jalapeño syrup. They were too spicy and it balanced nicely with the sweetness of the corn. They were out of black beans so we got a side of rice, but it was very plain. That was the only thing that made us go "meh." It was just rice with some scallions on it. Definitely worth checking out though and I hope they stick around! Bonus: there is a neighborhood walking path almost right next door, so if the weather is nice it's a quiet mile-ish loop around a green space. In a week or two it will be packed with wildflowers!

    Enchiladas... delicious
    Ashley B.

    Wow! Happened upon this place while doing some furniture shopping and couldn't be happier. Three big reasons why I loved this place: 1. The staff was absolutely lovely. So helpful, great advice on which tacos to get and so chill. 2. The interior and exterior so cute! Love the mixture of furniture styles, books to read, and even a children's corner in the far back. 3. Holy crap the food. I got the Killer Mailman taco and the mushroom taco which both did not disappoint. -The Killer mailman was juicy and the shell just the right amount of crisp. -The mushroom taco had a wonderful Smokey flavor. -I also got the Prickly pear iced tea and not kidding one of the best iced teas I've ever had. -My partner got the enchiladas and they were full of flavor with just the right balance of cheesiness. -lastly got some bean and cheese burritos for the road and heated them up later that night and somehow they were still so tasty with black beans, peppers, and some tasty but subtle cheese. Basically, you should go! I'll be making my way way there anytime I'm in Tucson it's good food, good ambience and just straight good vibes.

    Black bean soup
    Kim K.

    We stopped in to enjoy Posole which we viewed on their online menu. When we ordered the Posole, they didn't have any. Then I ordered calabacitas and again they didn't have it. Unfortunately their menu is not accurate even at the restaurant. They stated someone else created the menu however they don't make all of the items. So we ordered black bean soup and corn cakes. The soup came with a side of salsa, onion and cilantro. The soup was lukewarm and the broth lacked flavor. We added all the sides as well as more salt and pepper however the seasoning was still lacking. However the salsa was very tasty on its own. The corn cakes were flavorful with a nice crispy, light texture. The accompanying vinegar, pepper sauce and flavored butter enhanced the flavor. The interior atmosphere is a bit tired and the patio provides a nice outdoor option.

    Kurt P.

    What a great place with a one of a kind vibe. Rustic warehouse feeling with a delish selection of sandwiches, coffees, and boozie beverages. And most of all it's Charlie friendly

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    Nancy F.

    Had to go try the Chinese Chorizo this week. You have your choice of pork or vegan in a soft taco. The pork was served with onion and egg. The vegan was served with tofu. Both were very good with lots of flavor. Not spicy. They offer dining inside or out on the patio. Great service and the staff was very nice.

    July 2022 Menu
    Evan T.

    I tried Tooley's Cafe after reading an article on TucsonFoodie that Tooley's had reopened after being closed for several years. This was my first time visiting this restaurant. You order at the counter and then take a seat either inside or outside on a lovely patio. I was greeted by a friendly young man who was happy to walk me through the menu and answer all of my questions. It was refreshing to encounter such a helpful cashier. He later followed up with me to make sure that everything was to my liking. Great service! I learned that Tooley's serves anything from their breakfast or lunch menus all day. I ordered the turkey tacos with a small salad, a side of rice, and both the rojo and verde salsas. I also tried the prickly pear iced tea and a chocolate chip cookie. The turkey was moist and flavorful and the housemade salsas were delightful. However, the rice was disappointing because it did not appear to be flavored by anything besides salt (and maybe I tasted some pepper and/or butter?). There is room for improvement here--perhaps the restaurant could offer either an arroz rojo or an arroz verde for more flavor. The salad was fresh, and I enjoyed it, but it was served undressed and would have benefited from some sort of herb or Mexican-inspired dressing. The prickly pear iced tea was excellent, although I would have preferred the tea brewed a little stronger. The chocolate chip cookie was delightful--the dough had just enough sweetness to pair with the high quality chocolate that Tooley's is using. I think I tasted Guittard chocolate. This was the very best chocolate chip cookie I have had in the last several years in Tucson. Terrific. Earlier reviews mentioned that the restaurant was cash-only, but my experience is that the restaurant now accepts credit cards as of July 2022. Overall, I enjoyed my healthy and great-tasting meal and I will be back to try more items from their menu.

    Interior seating
    Savannah D.

    Food was excellent (got corn pancakes, phil's breakfast & drip coffee), service was quick & friendly, and the interior was beautiful. Bonus for me is that it was kid friendly -- some books and toys in the back plus sidewalk chalk on the patio.

    The Killer Mailman and Turkey tacos
    Joy S.

    This is a little, out of the main-traffic-area, place with a fairly small menu, a nice patio for eating outdoors, and a few tables inside. We were going to the vintage market across the street, so this was a handy spot for us to eat lunch. I ordered the pozole soup, which they didn't have. So I ordered two tacos that looked like they had poultry for protein. The majority of their dishes seemed to be meatless. The presentation of our plates were pretty...Mine had two street-size tacos and a salad on the plate. A small cup of salsa wasn't enough for two tacos and the salad, although the salsa was very tasty. The tacos were ok, but I wouldn't say they had outstanding flavor. There wasn't very much meat on either of them. The people behind the counter were nice and the food came to the table in a timely manner. They had steady business the entire time we were there. We saw some breakfast dishes go by, and I was wishing I'd ordered one of them instead of lunch items.

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    Tooley's is back and just as good as ever. Coffee pastries and other foods breakfast and lunch. Wonderful atmosphere and highly recommended

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    FANTASTIC FOOD, service & atmosphere. GREAT little spot. We missed them alot while closed for all of Covid. WELCOME BACK!!!

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