Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market Launches Savory Menu (PHOTOS)

Gravlax Bagel and Asparagus + Fennel Salad at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market Launches Savory Menu (PHOTOS)

Apr 17, 20251 min read

After almost two years open selling sweets, Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market recently launched a breakfast and lunch menu with savory items. They hosted us to try it out and take some photos:

Asparagus + Fennel Salad at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Asparagus + Fennel Salad at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)

This spring salad features a combination of kale, shaved asparagus, fennel, grapefruit supremes, fresh herbs, and a bright sunrise citronette.

Avocado Toastie at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Avocado Toastie at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Their take on avocado toast also includes pickled shallot, vibrant watermelon radish, fresh jalapeño, cilantro, and sprouts. Add a jammy egg for $3.

Gravlax Bagel at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Gravlax Bagel at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)

The silky gravlax has a bright citrus cure. Enjoy it on the everything bagel with an herb schmear, pickled shallot, capers, and cucumber.

Mortadella Panino at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Mortadella Panino at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Pistachio pesto and mortadella mingle with burrata and arugula on focaccia.

Granola at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Granola at Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Yogurt serves as the blank canvas for spiced agave, toasted nuts, fresh berries, and Rosebud Bakery granola, and Monsoon Chocolate cocoa nibs.


An Earth Day Event

From 3-6 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22, Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market will host a Chiltepín Chocolate Launch Party in support of the Northern Jaguar Project. Swing by for samples.

Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market is located at 3630 E. Fort Lowell Rd. For more information, visit monsoonchocolate.com.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. 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.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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