They have their craft cocktails, scratch-made pies, and irresistible shakes, but now there’s a brand-new menu making its debut at 110 E. Congress St. We’re talkin’ about brunch, here. Blue Front is officially kicking off its brunch menu beginning Saturday, March 18.
Now, after a few months of smoothing out the process, the new brunch menu is ready to make its appearance from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday – Sunday.
Much like their housemade pies, Blue Front is also making their own waffles and English muffins in-house, along with all of the juicing and fermentation as well.
The downtown restaurant hit the ground running back in January, serving large crowds for lunch and dinner. Rio Nuevo teamed up with Patricia Schwabe, the operator of Penca Restaurante, Owl’s Club, Tooley’s Cafe, & Peach Properties, for the remodel and management of the former Ten 55 Brewing Company space.
At least 100 years ago, the building was much different — a fine clothing story to be exact. With indoor seating on the floor level, up on the second floor, a bar, and patio seating, Blue Front is quickly becoming a go-to for downtown eaters.
Now, they’re welcoming everyone in earlier on the weekend for a brunch menu that has a little bit of something for everyone.
BLUE FRONT LUNCH MENU
STARTERS
- House Cured & Smoked Fish Plate ($18) – Dill cured salmon and smoked trout, house pickled vegetables, capers, Heirloom tomato, cucumber salad, sour cream. Served with bread
- Prawn Cocktail ($15) – Poached and chilled prawns (5) served with house-made horseradish cocktail sauce
- Deviled Eggs ($15) – Sun-dried tomato deviled eggs, fresh herb deviled eggs, house pickled vegetables
- French Fries (V option) ($8) – Fresh-cut Kennebec potatoes
- Fried Okra ($10) – Cornmeal crusted and fried, housemade remoulade
- BF Potato Chips (V option) ($6) – Housemade salt and vinegar chips
- Steamed Broccoli (V) ($7) – Drizzled with olive oil, lemon, garlic
- BF Avocado Toast (V) ($14) – Housemade rustic sourdough, smashed avocado, cucumber, radish, fresh herbs, and sea salt
SOUPS & SALADS
- Classic Creamy Tomato Soup (cup $7)(bowl $12) – Finished with basil oil, and parmesan. Add a grilled cheese sandwich for $5
- Three Bean Chili (V) (cup $7)(bowl $12) – pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, jalapeno, chipotle, vegan sour cream, and garlic toast
- Kale & Arugula Salad (V) ($15) – Kale, arugula tempeh bacon, heirloom tomato, crispy onions, avocado, artichoke vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad ($14) – Romaine, lemon-anchovy dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese
SWEETER
- Fresh Fruit and Yogurt (Vegan option) ($12) – Yogurt, fresh fruit & house granola with nuts and dried fruit
- Belgian Style Waffle ($12) – Whipped Butter, genuine maple syrup, fresh fruit
- Challah French Toast ($12) – Whipped butter, genuine maple syrup, fresh fruit
SANDWICHES
- BF Breakfast Sandwich ($16) – Over-medium egg with manchego cheese, BF Canadian bacon, tomato, and arugula on brioche. Served with fries or fruit
- BLT (V option) ($16) – Choice of thick-cut bacon or tempeh bacon, tomato, butter lettuce, mayonnaise, and toasted sourdough. Served with fries or fruit
- Club ($17) – Thick-cut bacon, smoked turkey, aged cheddar, tomato, romaine, mayonnaise, and toasted
sourdough. Served with fries or fruit - Blue Front Burger ($17.5) – Half-pound Angus chuck patty, butter lettuce, tomato, house pickles, onion, and house ketchup. Served with fries or fruit
- Veggie Burger (V) ($17.5) – BF lentil-tempeh patty, butter lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, house pickles, and house ketchup. Served with fries or fruit
HEARTIER
- Biscuits & Gravy ($15) – Housemade sausage gravy and BF biscuits
- Chicken & Waffles ($17) – Bone-in leg, thigh, and wing drizzled in hot honey with whipped butter and fresh fruit
- Eggs Benedict ($17) – Housemade English muffin, two soft poached eggs, BF Canadian bacon, tomato, housemade hollandaise. Served with citrus potato salad
- BF Breakfast ($14) – Two eggs of any style, hash browns, fresh fruit, choice of toast
- Tofu Scramble Hash (V) ($16) – Sweet potatoes, peppers and onions, roasted cauliflower, kale, tofu scramble, lemon-garlic drizzle
- Steak & Potato Hash ($25) – Cast iron seared flatiron, Kennebec potatoes, roasted mushrooms, onions, peppers, two eggs any style, and lemon aioli
- BF Omelette (pick up to three items)($16) – three eggs, served with citrus arugula salad and your choice of toast
- BF Quiche ($16) – Housemade bacon, BF Canadian bacon, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, manchego cheese, chives, savory egg custard in a flakey crust. Served with citrus-dressed arugula and fresh fruit
- Vegan Quiche ($16) – Roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, spinach, vegan cheddar, chives, and turmeric tofu custard in a flakey crust. Served with citrus-dressed arugula and fresh fruit
SIDES
Blue Front’s brunch will also feature a variety of sides for $6 each including Bacon (V option), BF Canadian Bacon, Sausage Patty, Hash Browns, Fruit Bowl, Cottage Cheese, Avocado, and Eggs (two). Plus, you’ll have the option to add a side of bread to your meal for $4 each — Rustic Sourdough, Wheat, English Muffin, Biscuit, and GF Bread.
MEALS FOR 10 YEARS OLD & YOUNGER
For the younger eaters, there’s a Kids Menu with a handful of dishes for $10 each. The menu includes Waffle & Fresh Fruit, BF Kid’s Breakfast (one egg, fresh fruit, bacon, and toast), French Toast & Fresh Fruit, Grilled Cheese & Fries (V), and BF Granola and milk (V).
BLUE FRONT BRUNCH COCKTAILS
If you’re familiar with the bar menu and its whimsical craft cocktails inspired by classics, there’s a new group of Brunch Cocktails to sip on. All of the following cocktails, besides the Mimosa Mixer ($40), are priced the same at $15 each.
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
- The Blueblood – Vodka, House Old Bay Bloody Mix, Lemon, Horseradish
- La Maria – Mezcal, Tequila, House Michi Mix, Lime, serrano tincture
- Ballroom Spritz – Cocchi Americano, sparkling wine, grapefruit bitters, soda
- BF Aperol Spritz – Strawberry-Hibiscus Infused Aperol, sparkling wine, soda
- Brunch Bird – White rum, Amaro Montenegro, pineapple, lemon, peychaud’s bitters
- Strutter – Coffee bean and chai-infused rye whiskey, cold brew, oat milk, coffee liqueur
- Mimosa Mixer ($40) – Bottle of Freixenet Blanc de Blancs served alongside a spread of mixers including housemade grapefruit cordial, mixed berry puree, cranberry juice cocktail, orange juice, prickly pear nectar. Garnished with fresh seasonal fruits
SAVE ROOM FOR PIE!
You’ve gotta save room for dessert because Blue Front bakes all of the pies they sell. What’ll it be? The Bourbon Pecan, Chocolate Cream (V), Spiced Apple, Seasonal Berry, or Banana Cream?
HOURS OF OPERATION
Right now, Blue Front is open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily, except on Fridays and Saturdays when they’ll stay open until 11 p.m. Brucnh is available from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Happy Hour will run from 3 – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Blue Front is located at 110 E. Congress St. For more information, visit bluefronttucson.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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