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With Vegan Week has wrapping up, Coffee & Tea Shop Week gives Tucson’s café scene its moment in the spotlight. Running June 8 through 14, Coffee & Tea Shop Week […]
Jackie TranJun 3, 2026

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A new tea-focused gathering spot arrives in Oro Valley Bloom Tea has officially opened its doors in Oro Valley, offering loose-leaf teas, matcha drinks, and a community-focused atmosphere designed for […]
Jackie TranMar 16, 2026

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Transit Tea and Heirloom Farmers Markets will launch the Nourish Your Neighbors Tucson initiative this weekend. The effort responds to recent SNAP reductions that have limited access to food for […]
Apr 21, 2026

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This tea shop and creamery focuses on refreshments highlighting the use of fresh fruits. They also offer taiyaki, egg waffles, and ice cream. With hours open after 9 p.m. daily and have ample outlets, they make for a cozy study spot.

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North Oracle Road · Oro Valley
Bloom Tea in Oro Valley specializes in loose-leaf teas, matcha drinks, and wellness-focused tea service. The tea lounge creates a calm, welcoming setting designed for relaxation and connection. Soft seating, community tables, and quiet corners encourage guests to linger and socialize. The menu features loose-leaf t

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Scented Leaf Tea House offers a cozy, plant-filled interior with ample natural light and comfortable seating. The space features a mix of modern and rustic decor, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patrons to relax or work. They offer a wide variety of tea options, including in-house tea service, loose leaf tea in bul

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East Speedway Boulevard · University & 4th Ave
Transit Tea offers walk-up and drive-thru options to get your tea fix along with convenient online ordering for fast pickup. They offer variety of customizable options — over 4,500 if you do the math. Teas are available as sodas, chais, lattes, snow, and more. Popular menu items include the "Rainforest," a blend of pin

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Brandylion: Tea & Spirits blends a tea house and cocktail lounge inside the historic Presidio district. The venue occupies a restored 1907 house beside the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum. Pueblo Deco details and historic architecture shape the intimate interior gathering space. The beverage program highl

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North Campbell Avenue · Midtown
Ni Hao Tea is a premium, Tucson local boba tea store that focus on quality. Quality is what separates us from other boba tea shops.

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West Twin Peaks Road · Marana
Their menu features Lavender Bliss, Raspberry Tea, Pineapple Tea, and more! Don't forget to try their Kumquat Slush and the Mango Milk Tea!

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Brandylion: Tea & Spirits will host its grand opening at 200 N. Court Ave. at Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum on Saturday, Feb. 21. The space previously held Dandelion […]
Jackie TranFeb 20, 2026

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Tucson will host a special cultural screening when the Zen and the Art of Matcha Tucson film premiere arrives downtown. The free community event takes place Wednesday, March 11 at […]
Mar 4, 2026

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2510 E Fort Lowell Rd · Midtown
Seven Cups is a traditional Chinese teahouse known for quality teas sourced directly from China. They also offer like snacks, such as pastries and tea eggs.

Guide · 39 spots
From restaurants making their first appearance in town to those opening second or even third locations throughout the city, the scene has seen its fair share of growth. Here's our guide to new local restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in Tucson that have opened in 2026. For 2025, click here . Learn how we crea
Feb 4, 2026

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The new bob and ice cream shop is located at 4246 N. First Ave. #150, taking over the space formerly occupied by Tea Hub.
Matt SternerMar 27, 2025

Guide · 39 spots
Sometimes, just sometimes, working from home isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sometimes a change of scenery provides as much of a jolt to your productivity as that cup of green tea or extra-large nitro cold brew. Sometimes it's time to Google "cafe with Wi-Fi near me" and finally get that paper or proposal done t
Max WingertAug 10, 2023

Guide · 12 spots
Chilaquiles bring together crispy tortilla chips, salsa, eggs, and cheese in one skillet. Tucson cooks have made the dish their own, and each restaurant adds a different twist. Some go heavy on red or green sauce, others split the two, and many top the plate with a fried or poached egg. From a downtown café to a Maran
Jan 17, 2024

Guide · 113 spots
Hi, I’m Shane — owner and publisher of Tucson Foodie. I’ve been eating and drinking my way through Tucson for over a decade, but things really accelerated in 2022 when I took over Tucson Foodie and made it my full-time mission to explore and celebrate this city’s food scene. Since then, I’ve tasted just about every
Shane ReiserMay 16, 2025

Guide · 16 spots
I fell in love with refried beans and flour tortillas when I was in elementary school sitting at La Parrilla Suiza on Speedway. In middle school, I remember going to Rincon Market with my best friend, where I picked out a beautiful cupcake sprinkled with Oreo crumbles. In my twenties, I went on a Bumble date to Scente
May 14, 2026

Guide · 55 spots
Welcome to perhaps the most important Foodie Guide we've made — the guide to the best tacos in Tucson. This may come as a surprise to you, but there are a lot of options for all things Mexican food in this city. Tucson is quite the hotspot for taco trucks, shops, and stops. So we included a whole bunch of the best c
Oct 7, 2025