Over on the east side, Tandem American Eatery is now flipping pancakes and pouring mimosas three days a week at 8864 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
You can catch their brunch menu every Thursday to Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. However, Tandem will be open on Sunday, May 11 for Mother’s Day for a special brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tandem’s new brunch menu hits that sweet spot between classic comfort and something a little extra.
The Florentine omelet keeps it cool with wild mushrooms, spinach, Havarti, and a handful of herbs, while the all-American breakfast delivers the goods — two eggs, crispy bacon, toast, and fresh tomatoes. And if you’ve got room, their thick-cut pancakes or croissant French toast are basically dessert in disguise.
Also, there are a few boozy and bubbly on the brunch menu.
The Orange Dreamy Martini is basically a creamsicle for grown-ups, and the Pineapple Poblano Margarita adds a little zip to your morning with its five-spice-covered rim. For the zero-proof crowd, their housemade cream sodas and flavored lemonades bring just as much fun without the buzz.
Keep scrolling to see the full menu.
Brunch Menu (Thursday – Saturday)
“Even if you don’t support us, go somewhere that the money stays in town,” he said. “You don’t have to go to a chain. You can get great food from Tucsonans who are going to live here and raise their families in the community.”
Plans for growth are simmering.
“We’re working on adding a patio,” said Patrick. “We want to find something that’ll fit the concept on the other side of town.”
Read Jackie Tran’s article “Tucson’s Tandem American Eatery Focuses on From-Scratch Cooking.”
Daily Specials
- Monday & Tuesday – $20 burger & beer
- Wednesday – $2 off glasses of wine, 20% off bottles of wine, $2 off all whiskey
$17.50 wing combo — eight jumbo wings with either a mixed green salad or small fries - Thursday – $55 pasta meal deal — one artisan salad to share, two pasta meals with choice of protein, and a dessert to share
- Friday – $18.95 fish & chips
- Saturday – 10% off to share or not to share menu items and desserts
Prime Rib Dinner $37.95 Starting at 4 p.m.
Tandem American Eatery is located at 8864 E Tanque Verde Rd. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Keep up with Tandem American Eatery on Instagram. For more information, visit tandemaz.com.
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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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