Summer break isn't just for students
While the warmer days of summer mean “ramp-up time” for restaurants in many cities, industry folk here in Tucson are accustomed to the opposite. As students and snowbirds go on sabbatical, many restaurant owners have created a habit of following suit, closing up shop from days to months.
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Whether giving their teams time to refresh or using the time to freshen up their space, we thought it would be nice to spread the word on those we’re aware of and invite you to use their summer break as an extra excuse to try somewhere new.
Keep in mind that some of these dates are subject to change.
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N. Grande Ave.
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The Barista Del Barrio crew will see you again on Saturday, July 16.
For more information, visit baristadelbarrio.com.
Café Passe
415 N. 4th Ave.
The crew at Café Passe waved us “so long” for summer. With plans to improve the kitchen and bar (hint hint?), we look forward to their return in the fall.
For more information, visit cafepassetucson.com.
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Ceres
77 W. Washington St.
There’s no exact date on when the downtown shop will open, but their plans are to welcome in noodle fans in the fall. Luckily, their other concept, Noodies, is there to hold you over until then.
Ceres is closed for summer, but our sister restaurant @noodiestucson will stay open all summer with the homemade pasta and sauces that you love plus more. And, of course, rotating soft-serve gelato. Noodies is open Thursday-Sunday 11 – 8 p.m. and Monday 11 – 3 p.m. Indoor and outdoor seating, fast-casual environment, and online ordering!
For more information, follow CERES on Instagram.
The Coronet | Meyer Avenue Café | Nightjar
347 S. Meyer Ave.
The Coronet and sister establishments, Meyer Avenue Café and Nightjar, will be closed for summer break from June 19 through July 8.
We will continue to bring our community the very best in food, drink, atmosphere, and old fashioned respite when
we reopen on Saturday, July 9!
For more information, visit coronettucson.com.
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Cup Café
311 E. Congress St.
Cup Café will be closed for renovations beginning at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 4. They’ll open their doors to the public again at 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 10.
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
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The Dutch Eatery & Refuge
5340 E. Broadway Blvd.
The Dutch will be closed from Sunday, July 3 – Wednesday, July 13.
For more information, visit thedutchtucson.com.
Gallery of Food
2522 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Gallery of Food will be closed from Sunday, July 3 – Wednesday, July 20.
We know that sounds a little long but we have been working so hard lately and with this heat, whew!, its time for a nice siesta. Plus it’ll refuel our creative juices because we have a lot of fun stuff coming up when we are back in action.
For more information, visit galleryoffood.com.
Gus Balon’s Restaurant
6027 E. 22nd St.
Gus Balon’s will be closed Sunday, July 3 – Thursday, August 4.
For more information, visit Gus Balon’s Facebook page.
HeeMee Coffee & Bakery
6027 E. 22nd St.
The HeeMee crew is taking a short break to recharge from Saturday, July 2 – Monday, July 18. They’ll be well-rested and ready to serve you all again on the 19th.
For more information, visit heemee.online.
Kingfisher
2564 E. Grant Rd.
Kingfisher will be closed from Sunday, July 3 – Monday, July 18. Stop by when they re-open to catch the second leg of their Down South menu, offered Tuesday, July 19 – Saturday, July 23.
For more information, visit kingfishertucson.com.
Kukai
267 S. Avenida del Convento #11
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For more information, visit eatkukai.com.
LaCo and TallBoys
201 N. Court Ave
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For more details, visit lacotucson.com.
Le Rendez-vous
3844 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Le Rendez-vous will be closing its doors for the month of August and re-opening on September 6.
For more information, visit rendezvoustucson.com.
Mama Louisa’s
2041 S. Craycroft Rd.
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For more information, visit mamalouisas.com.
Maynards
400 N. Toole Ave.
The Maynards crew will be taking a little summer vacation starting Sunday, July 3. Go welcome them back when they when re-open on July 20.
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
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Nadine’s Bakery
4553 E. Broadway Blvd.
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For more information, visit nadinesweddingcakes.com.
Penca
50 E. Broadway Blvd.
Penca will be taking a quick “Monsoon break” from Sunday, July 3 – Tuesday, July 12.
For more information, visit pencarestaurante.com.
Perché No Italian Bistro
46 W. Congress St.
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For more information, visit perchenobistro.com.
Polish Cottage
4520 E. Broadway Blvd.
Polish Cottage is currently closed for renovations through Monday, July 18.
For more information, visit polishcottageaz.com.
Raijin Ramen
2955 E. Speedway Blvd.
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For more information, visit raijinramentucson.com.
Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe
8969 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Ste. 209
Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe will close for summer vacation from Monday, July 4 – Monday, July 18. Go see them with your next pie order on the 19th.
For more information, visit sydneyssweetshoppe.com.
Tumerico
2526 E. 6th St.
Tumerico’s 6th Street location will be closed for summer vacation from Monday, July 11 – Thursday, August 11. Have no fear, though, the Fourth Avenue Tumerico location as well as La Chaiteria will remain open for you.
For more information, visit tumerico.com.
Wild Garlic Grill
28707 E. Skyline Dr., Ste. 120
Will Garlic Grill will be closed Monday, July 4 – Wednesday, July 13 and look forward to seeing you all on the 14th.
For more information, visit wildgarlicgrill.com.
Village Bakehouse
7882 N. Oracle Rd.
Village Bakehouse will be on summer hiatus from Monday, July 4 – Monday, July 18.
For more information, visit villagebakehouse.com.
