Yelp just announced its 2024 list of “Top 100 Brunch Spots” in the U.S. and Tucson’s beloved Prep & Pastry is getting some love, coming in at #90.
“Brunch is the perfect meal — relaxed, affordable, and almost always a special occasion,” Yelp shared. “It’s a great way to meet friends, go on a day date, or celebrate holidays like Mother’s Day. And this year, Yelpers have found all the best spots to enjoy America’s most popular mealtime.”
Nathan Ares opened Prep & Pastry back in 2014. There are two locations here in Tucson (6450 E. Grant Rd. #160 and 2660 N. Campbell Ave.) and two others up north (in Scottsdale and Gilbert).
The restaurant has been keeping things fresh over the years. Just this past March, Prep & Pastry rolled out a new menu featuring brand-new lunch items, mix-and-match deals, and Early Bird Specials.
Plus, Ares operates Flora’s Market Run at 2513 E. Sixth St. and Commoner & Co. at 6960 E. Sunrise Dr., which are all under his restaurant group, Ares Collective.
Hey, this national spotlight comes just in time for Mother’s Day, too!
Keep in mind that for many restaurants like Prep & Pastry, Mother’s Day is their busiest day of the year — some Yelp data confirms that. In 2023, Yelp recorded a 79% surge in Mother’s Day reservations compared to the Sunday prior. Yelp also saw an 86% increase in the number of diners adding themselves to the Yelp Waitlist on Mother’s Day, compared to the Sunday prior.
In short, make a reservation if possible. Mom will thank you later.
Prep & Pastry is located at 2660 N. Campbell Ave. and 6450 E. Grant Rd. #160. For more information, visit prepandpastry.com. To view all of the Top 100 Brunch Spots according to Yelp, visit yelp.com.
For more Mother’s Day options, check out this year’s local roundup.
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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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