Black Iris Cafe in downtown Tucson officially closed on Wednesday, June 25. The cafe made the announcement on Tuesday via its Instagram.
Located at 340 N. Fourth Ave., the American diner and nighttime lounge opened its doors on May 31, 2024. Black Iris replaced Blush, a cafe and boutique that opened in August 2023 and shut its doors a few months later in January 2024. Tucson Foodie reported on Blush’s closure at the time.
The property owner has not announced a new tenant. However, the timing aligns with Tucson’s summer slowdown, when many local businesses face quieter foot traffic.
Stay tuned to Tucson Foodie for updates on future developments.
For more information, visit Black Iris Cafe on Instagram.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.
