Dine at the Chinese restaurant Panda House in the University of Arizona area and you might notice stairs leading to a curtain-covered door.
While it has been off limits the past several months, you can now peek into the bright wasabi-green walls of Panda House Coffee & Tea, which quietly opened next door at 1112 E. Sixth St. on Monday.
The space features one cozy room with a sofa and a group table, while another room features small tables ideal for solo study sessions.
The decor is an eclectic and eccentric range of U of A-themed wall decals, ranging from a Minion in U of A overalls to nondescript cartoon men dressed in U of A gear. Panda merchandise is mounted on the wall to the left of the entrance.
Menu offerings include a wide variety of milk tea, flavored tea, slushies, smoothies, and coffee drinks. A small selection of traditional Chinese health teas, cakes, cookies, ice creams, and snacks are also available in addition to add-on scoops.
Add-On Scoops
- Coconut Jelly
- Red Bean
- Mung Bean
- Black Boba
- Grass Jelly
- Pudding
- Juicy Boba
Operating hours are currently from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The coffee shop is also hiring. To inquire, call (520) 888-8282.
Panda House Coffee & Tea is located at 1112 E. Sixth St. For more information, call (520) 888-8282.
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.
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