While the warmer days of summer mean “ramp-up time” for restaurants in many cities, industry folk here in Tucson are accustomed to the opposite. As students and snowbirds go on sabbatical, many restaurant owners have created a habit of following suit, closing up shop from days to months.
Whether giving their teams time to refresh or using the time to freshen up their space, we thought it would be nice to spread the word on those we’re aware of and invite you to use their summer break as an extra excuse to try somewhere new.
Keep in mind that some of these dates are subject to change and we’ll continue to update this list as the summer heat scorches the pavement.
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N. Grande Ave.
The Barista Del Barrio crew will be taking a break from Wednesday, August 16 – Thursday, August 24.
For more information, visit baristadelbarrio.com.
Ceres
77 W. Washington St.
They’ll be closing for a short break from Monday, May 29 – Tuesday, June 20, and then reopening on Wednesday, June 21 for pasta and gelato dinner service (no lunch in the summer). It will be the same menu with different hours: 5 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday – Saturday.
For more information, follow CERES on Instagram.
The Coronet | Coronet Café | Nightjar
347 S. Meyer Ave.
- All three concepts will be closed beginning on Sunday, June 25 (the last day of service is Saturday, June 24)
- Nightjar and Coronet Café will reopen on Thursday, July 6
- The Coronet will reopen in mid-August
For more information, visit coronettucson.com.
The Dutch – DAM Good Food
5340 E. Broadway Blvd.
The Dutch will have reduced summer hours (TBD) and will be closed Sunday, July 2 – Tuesday, July 4.
For more information, visit thedutchtucson.com.
EXO Roast Co.
196 W. Simpson St.
The coffee shop and mezcal bar are taking a summer break from Sunday, June 11 – Thursday, June 22. They’ll reopen on Friday, June 23.
“Did you know this building is over 100 years old? Well, it’s in need of a reset for restoration!”
For more information, follow EXO Roast Co. on Instagram.
Ikkyu
2040 W. Orange Grove Rd. #180
The restaurant will be closed from Sunday, June 4 – Sunday, June 25.
“Hiro and other employees will go to Japan for the first time in three years to take care of our aging mothers. Three weeks closed is a long time, but we would like to make the most of this reunion with our Japanese family, whom we haven’t seen in a while. Thank you for your understanding.“
For more information, visit ikkyutucson.square.site.
India Oven
2727 N. Campbell Rd.
The restaurant is taking a summer break from Wednesday, May 31 – Tuesday, July 4. They’ll be reopening on Wednesday, July 5.
For more information, follow India Oven on Facebook.
Kingfisher
2564 E. Grant Rd.
Kingfisher will be closed from Sunday, July 2 – Sunday, July 16.
For more information, visit kingfishertucson.com.
LaCo
201 N. Court Ave.
They’ll be closed beginning on Sunday, June 18 and then reopen at the beginning of September (the date is still TBD).
For more details, visit lacotucson.com.
Mi Nidito Restaurant
1813 S. Fourth Ave.
The Mexican restaurant is closing up temporarily from Saturday, June 3 – Wednesday, June 14.
For more information, follow Mi Nidito on Facebook.
Penelope Wood Fired Pizza
210 E. Broadway Blvd. #3
The downtown pizza joint is taking a few days off beginning on Wednesday, May 17 until Tuesday, May 23.
For more information, visit penelopepizza.com.
Raijin Ramen
2955 E. Speedway Blvd.
The midtown ramen shop is closing Monday, July 3 – Monday, July 17.
For more information, visit raijinramentucson.com.
