Sonoran House Sam Hughes has introduced “Summer at the House,” a seasonal lineup of food specials, daily drink deals, and weekend brunch available 11 a.m. to close. The program runs at the restaurant’s location at 2513 E. Sixth St. in Tucson’s historic Sam Hughes neighborhood. Partner Kevin Bedient says the goal is to give guests a reason to visit throughout the week, not just on special occasions.
“Our goal has always been bigger than simply operating a coffee shop and restaurant,” Bedient said in a press release. “We are building a place where Tucson comes together.”
A neighborhood spot with a full-day format
Sonoran House Sam Hughes opened in July 2025, combining a specialty coffee shop, craft cocktail bar, and scratch kitchen under one roof. The concept also functions as a hybrid market and gathering space that showcases goods from more than 150 local artisans. The summer program builds on that format by extending food and drink programming from morning through evening, seven days a week.
“Whether someone is grabbing a morning coffee, meeting friends for lunch, or enjoying cocktails after work, we want Sonoran House to be the place people think of first,” Bedient said.
What’s on the summer food menu
Executive chef Gabriella Alba developed the seasonal menu around shareable bites and approachable price points. Alba previously served as chef de cuisine at La Paloma Country Club, and Sonoran House selected her following a statewide search that drew more than 200 applicants.
“Summer dining should be fresh, fun, and social,” Alba said in a press release. “We wanted to create dishes that are packed with flavor while remaining approachable enough to enjoy on a lunch break, during happy hour, or while sharing with friends.”
The menu highlights Sonoran-inspired ingredients and elevated comfort food. Summer food specials include:
- Half sandwich combo with side salad, fries, or chips ($5 off regular menu price; gluten-free bread available for $1 more)
- Tri-Tip Sliders: two sliders with horsey spread, arugula, and pickled shallots ($10)
- Pulled Pork Sliders: two sliders with prickly pear BBQ sauce, pickles, and tobacco onions ($10)
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread: chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado, mozzarella, and ranch ($12)
- Blackened Grilled Tiger Shrimp: served in chiltepin lime broth with cucumber, avocado, pickled shallot, cherry tomato, fire-roasted corn, pasilla chile, cilantro, and house tostadas ($12)
- Desert Skewers: two skewers of chicken or steak served with hummus ($12)
- Truffle Fries: infused truffle oil, truffle salt, Grana Padano, and garlic aioli ($7)
- Whipped Feta: agave drizzle, Aleppo pepper, lemon, and charred pita ($7)
Daily and weekly drink specials
The bar program runs a rotating series of daily specials alongside an everyday discount on tap beers, house wines, and well cocktails ($2 off daily). The weekly lineup:
- Martini Monday: half-off martinis
- Tequila Tuesday: $3 off tequila
- Wine Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass
- Thirsty Thursday: $3 off house cocktails
- Flight Friday: whiskey flights for $36, with three 1-oz pours from WhistlePig, Angel’s Envy, and Elijah Craig; an Old Fashioned flight is available for $6 more
- Sips Saturday and Sunday: $25 bottomless mimosas
Flight Friday features three distilleries. WhistlePig selections include Farm Stock Rye, Wheat Campstock, and Snout to Tail. Angel’s Envy offers Straight, Rye, and Triple Oak expressions. Elijah Craig pours include Small Batch, Straight Rye, and Single Barrel 18yr.
Weekend brunch
Sonoran House Sam Hughes also serves weekend brunch as part of the summer program. The restaurant has offered seasonal brunch menus in the past, including Southwestern-inspired dishes and a rotating cocktail lineup. The summer brunch runs 11 a.m. to close on Saturdays and Sundays.
For more on Sonoran House Sam Hughes, read the grand opening photo preview and the Q&A with Executive Chef Gabby Alba. Sonoran House Sam Hughes is open at 2513 E. Sixth St. For hours and more information, visit sonoranhouse.com.
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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