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Bubbe's Fine Bagels

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Bubbe's Fine Bagels is a local Tucson breakfast spot that kettle boils its sourdough bagels and pairs them with house cream cheese, including a vegan version fans rave about. Start with the Open-Faced Lox or the Bacon, Egg and Cheese on a Cheddar Jalapeño bagel. Foodie Club members get a perk here.

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This week’s events

Wed, Oct 28

Thu, Oct 29

5–7 PM
Flowers and Bullets Plant Sale
Flowers & Bullets Midtown Farm

Fri, Oct 30

6–8 PM
Garden Tea Tasting & Raffle Benefit for Food Bank
Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas

Sat, Oct 31

Sun, Nov 1

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What Tucson has loved and saved this week, and what our team keeps going back for.

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Adobada LorenzaCasa Asada TaqueríaCommunity favorite
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Jalapeño Popper Smash Burger SpecialBisou BurgerFoodie Team pick · Jackie
Chicken Parmesan SandwichGiuseppe'sCommunity favorite
Nom Nom BallsUnCork'd Kitchen & CocktailsFoodie Team pick · Ben

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Grant Road construction near Alvernon Way is nearing its end. Crews started in May 2024 and expect to finish October 2026. The finished road will have six lanes, landscaped medians, and buffered bike lanes.

Meanwhile, neighborhood restaurants have kept serving customers through lane shifts and driveway limits. Drivers who avoided the area may have skipped a few favorites. Now that the finish line is in sight, it is a good time to return. Here are four restaurants worth a visit.

@godimsumaz
@karameloking
@noodleholicstucson
@rancheroscarniceriagrant

More guides on Tucsonfoodie.com

Grant Road construction near Alvernon Way is nearing its end. Crews started in May 2024 and expect to finish October 2026. The finished road will have six lanes, landscaped medians, and buffered bike lanes. Meanwhile, neighborhood restaurants have kept serving customers through lane shifts and driveway limits. Drivers who avoided the area may have skipped a few favorites. Now that the finish line is in sight, it is a good time to return. Here are four restaurants worth a visit. @godimsumaz @karameloking @noodleholicstucson @rancheroscarniceriagrant More guides on Tucsonfoodie.com

ONE weekend left to experience Nightfall 2026 at @Oldtucson! ❤️👻

Nightfall runs through October 31. Don’t wait until it’s too late. There’s also plenty to eat and drink while you’re there!

Vegan tip: You can enjoy pretzels, popcorn, and corn on the cob without mayo

🎟️Get your tickets now at www.oldtucson.com

ONE weekend left to experience Nightfall 2026 at @Oldtucson! ❤️👻 Nightfall runs through October 31. Don’t wait until it’s too late. There’s also plenty to eat and drink while you’re there! Vegan tip: You can enjoy pretzels, popcorn, and corn on the cob without mayo 🎟️Get your tickets now at www.oldtucson.com

Have you tried any of them?

@Crossroadskitchen
Daily buffet 8am - 2pm
2602 S 4th Ave

@Casamolinadelnorte
Sunday buffet 10am - 3pm
3001 N Campbell Ave

@Delcielotamal
Vegan buffet 9am - 11:30am
Thursdays and Saturdays
Traditional buffet Sundays
3073 N Campbell Ave

@Losme.zquites
Sat-Sun 7am - 2pm
2527 W Drexel Rd

@Cafesantarosa520
Sunday buffet 8am - 1pm
2615 S 6th Ave

Have you tried any of them? @Crossroadskitchen Daily buffet 8am - 2pm 2602 S 4th Ave @Casamolinadelnorte Sunday buffet 10am - 3pm 3001 N Campbell Ave @Delcielotamal Vegan buffet 9am - 11:30am Thursdays and Saturdays Traditional buffet Sundays 3073 N Campbell Ave @Losme.zquites Sat-Sun 7am - 2pm 2527 W Drexel Rd @Cafesantarosa520 Sunday buffet 8am - 1pm 2615 S 6th Ave

Vegan Chinese Chorizo Empanadillas de Roseta 🌹

Available Oct 30th & 31st at @thekingfishertucson as a collaboration with the @chinesechorizoproject.

Pipian Verde | Agave-Miso Glazed Broccolini, Mushrooms & Heirloom Carrots | Pepita Garlic Chili Crisp

I got to try this special dish, and it’s incredible! I was rushing between appointments and planned to save most of it for later, but it was so good I ended up staying to eat more.🥰 — @deathfreefoodie

Make your reservations now before it’s too late.

2564 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ

Vegan Chinese Chorizo Empanadillas de Roseta 🌹 Available Oct 30th & 31st at @thekingfishertucson as a collaboration with the @chinesechorizoproject. Pipian Verde | Agave-Miso Glazed Broccolini, Mushrooms & Heirloom Carrots | Pepita Garlic Chili Crisp I got to try this special dish, and it’s incredible! I was rushing between appointments and planned to save most of it for later, but it was so good I ended up staying to eat more.🥰 — @deathfreefoodie Make your reservations now before it’s too late. 2564 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ

@Dedicatedgf is for sale, but it’s not closing. The Midtown bakery at 4500 E. Speedway Blvd. will continue normal operations into 2027 and is accepting holiday orders.

Owner Jennifer Kinkade announced the listing on Instagram, explaining that rising operating costs and accumulated debt have made it difficult to sustain the business, despite steadily increasing year-over-year sales since 2020. The sale includes the business, recipes, lease and equipment. Kinkade is also open to a partnership or angel investor. The buyer would not assume the bakery’s existing debt.

Dedicated offers an entirely gluten-free facility with vegan and dairy-free options, including pastries, bread, cookies, pies and custom cakes.

Interested buyers can email jen@dedicatedgf.com. Customers can continue placing holiday orders as usual.

Read the story on Tucsonfoodie.com

@Dedicatedgf is for sale, but it’s not closing. The Midtown bakery at 4500 E. Speedway Blvd. will continue normal operations into 2027 and is accepting holiday orders. Owner Jennifer Kinkade announced the listing on Instagram, explaining that rising operating costs and accumulated debt have made it difficult to sustain the business, despite steadily increasing year-over-year sales since 2020. The sale includes the business, recipes, lease and equipment. Kinkade is also open to a partnership or angel investor. The buyer would not assume the bakery’s existing debt. Dedicated offers an entirely gluten-free facility with vegan and dairy-free options, including pastries, bread, cookies, pies and custom cakes. Interested buyers can email jen@dedicatedgf.com. Customers can continue placing holiday orders as usual. Read the story on Tucsonfoodie.com

@Prepandpastry is known for brunch, but have you tried their lunch menu?

Here’s what we tried on our visit, from the Shaved Steak Sandwich and Commoner’s Burger to brunch options like the vegan Chickpea Scramble and Sweet Potato Hash. Breakfast and brunch favorites, mimosas, and Prep’s Bloody Mary are also available throughout the day.

🚨Prep & Pastry is a Tucson Foodie restaurant partner! Tucson Foodie members receive a $20 voucher every six months.

📍 2660 N Campbell Ave
📍 6450 E Grant Rd

@Prepandpastry is known for brunch, but have you tried their lunch menu? Here’s what we tried on our visit, from the Shaved Steak Sandwich and Commoner’s Burger to brunch options like the vegan Chickpea Scramble and Sweet Potato Hash. Breakfast and brunch favorites, mimosas, and Prep’s Bloody Mary are also available throughout the day. 🚨Prep & Pastry is a Tucson Foodie restaurant partner! Tucson Foodie members receive a $20 voucher every six months. 📍 2660 N Campbell Ave 📍 6450 E Grant Rd