As if you need a reason to celebrate menus that vibe of both breakfast and lunch, here's a guide to 15 downtown Tucson spots that bang out one solid brunch.
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From pancakes bigger than your face to a beet sandwich that will keep you coming back, 5 Points Market & Restaurant won't make you wait until the weekend to savor their delectable brunch offerings. All ingredients are either sourced locally or vetted and sourced organically and regionally, embodying the sustainability and quality at the heart of their mission.
Need to load up on high-quality pantry items, local produce, natural wines, or craft goods from makers in the neighborhood? They have you covered! They also have a pet-friendly patio and pastries that'll have your mouth watering while you wander the market.
Menu highlights include:
Brunch is served daily from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information, visit 5pointstucson.com.
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Agustin Kitchen's chef Ralph Felix is flavoring up the Tucson food scene, and their brunch menu is no exception. Tucked in the historic Mercado San Agustin and with a beautiful patio setting staged to keep you cool on warm days and warm on cool days, you can count on leaving satisfied with your experience.
Menu highlights include:
For more information, visit agustinkitchen.com.
Located in the historic El Presidio neighborhood in the courtyard of the Tucson Museum of Art, Café à la C’Art is the perfect expression of a contemporary casual yet classy brunch option here in town. Explore their menu Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. While you're there, be sure to stop by their pastry case, stocked with handcrafted delights from the in-house pastry chef.
Menu highlights include:
For more information, visit cafealacarttucson.com.
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Many Tucsonans were disheartened when Epic Cafe announced the closing of its doors. Thankfully, Cafe Maggie came along and assured us all of their shared love for community and a chill, quality environment to be in.
That quality is reflected in their menu, which includes some bomb vegan pancakes and pastries. Taste the care they share Tuesday - Sunday.
Menu highlights include:
For more information, visit cafemaggieon4th.com.
Nestled in the plaza of Hotel Congress, Cup Café dishes their special take on breakfast and lunch favorites daily. With a morning medley ranging from Brioche Fresh Toast to Seasonal Crepes and an afternoon spread offering items like the Cubano, Old Pueblo Cheesesteak, and Drunken Fish Tacos, it's hard to order the same thing twice.
Menu highlights include:
Breakfast is served daily from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., and if you're leaning toward lunch options, show up after 11 a.m.
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
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Where can you go for Sunday brunch with a side of molecular mixology? None other than HighWire, of course. Add in their outdoor courtyard and focus on local community events, and you've got ample opportunity for some noteworthy outings.
Menu highlights include:
Brunch is served up every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information, visit highwiretucson.com.
Tired of reserving brunch for the weekends? La Chingada, sister restaurant of The Neighborhood, is adding some serious Mexican flavor to weekday downtown Tucson with their daily brunch offerings, readily available from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Menu highlights include:
For more information, visit lachingadacocina.com.
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Love and community and sister concepts that have shared a courtyard since mid-pandemic make the dynamic duo of LaCo Tucson and Tallboys a match made in brunchy heaven. And whether you're in the cantina, Tallboys bar, or somewhere in between, you can't beat their selection of tallboys and refreshing cocktails.
They're currently closed for the summer, but catch them for brunch Tuesday through Sunday when they return from their break.
Menu highlights include:
For more information, visit lacotucson.com.
The Davila family has been feeding the bellies of Tucsonans for over 35 years, taking pride in their successful mission to serve up healthy meals and exceptional service at a reasonable price.
Menu highlights include:
Stop by Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and be sure to check out their gift shop stocked with housemade sauces, heat and serve family meals, fun housewares, and more.
For more information, visit thelittleoneaz.com.
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Nestled in The Coronet‘s beautiful courtyard, Meyer Avenue Cafe & Mercantile sets a tone for extraordinary coffee breaks and sustainably-sourced meals in quite the sanctuary of a space. Throw in free coffee refills, a gorgeous courtyard, and a market consisting of housemade jams, pickles, dog treats, and other locally-sourced goods, and you've got one tough-to-beat brunch experience.
Menu highlights include:
Swing by daily from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information, visit meyeravenuecafe.com.
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Whether you're meeting a friend for coffee and scones, hosting a lunch meeting, or planning a midday outing with pals, Nook is a solid option to have on your brunch options shortlist. Owned and operated by local Tucsonans, their love for the city and community can be tasted in every bite.
Menu highlights include:
Brunch is served Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For more information, visit nookdowntown.com.
A Tucson staple, family-owned and operated Raptor Canyon Cafe is part of the movement to keep downtown homegrown and original. Their homemade biscuits and pork rolls help their menu full of classics to stand apart, and you can try them out for yourself Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Menu highlights include:
Check them out Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information, visit raptorcanyoncafe.com.
While a growing trend it (thankfully) seems to be, it's always cool to encounter restaurants committed to mindful practices around food-sourcing. From sustainably-sourced fish, Arizona-grown beef, and naturally-raised poultry, Seis is setting an example. Heck, their chefs, owners, and staff even participate in food education programs with local schools, youth programs, and events with Arizona Game and Fish.
Menu highlights include:
Seis Kitchen serves brunch Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - noon.
For more information, visit seiskitchen.com.
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The newest Si Charro! concept hasn't slowed down a bit since they opened their doors in April, most recently reflected by the announcement of their monthly Second Tuesday event. Whether you're stopping by for Happy Hour, to grab and go one of their Barrio Bread baguette pizzas (continued applause for Don Guerra), or sitting down with the fam for a meal, they've got options to please the masses.
The Monica opens their doors daily at 8 a.m., but as it goes for this roundup, their weekend brunch menu, served until 3 p.m., is where it's at.
Menu highlights include:
For more information, visit themonicatucson.com.
Who doesn't love a quality neighborhood corner market? From their in-house Sommelier to grocery shelves of local and imported goods, a wood-fire pizza oven and deli, and freshly baked pastries and housemade artisan bread sold daily, Time Market has sure set a standard.
That standard doesn't disintegrate when it comes to their menus, which feature local produce, humanely raised and sustainably ranched meats, and housemade pickles, krauts, cheeses, and freshly ground sausage.
Menu highlights include:
Stop by to check out their daily offerings. Doors open at 8 a.m.
For more information, visit timemarket.xyz.
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