The Most Delectable Breakfast & Brunch in Tucson

First Watch

★★★★☆ 4.1 (61) • $$

"A lovely breakfast experience.We went pretty early on Saturday morning. There was a lot of seats available and we were seated pretty far apart from the other diners towards the back of the restaurant. First Watch seems to put a lot of emphasis on their coffee, so I got a cup of hot coffee. It was ok, freshly brewed but not standing out in flavor. I loved that there was a giant mound of creamer out on our table, and the waitress left the carafe so that I could pour myself as much as I wanted. Our food came out fairly quickly. I got the breakfast power wrap, which was a little drippy but hearty. The Crimini was nice and strong in flavor, and the pico de Gallo was so neat and flavorful. The fruit salad that came on the side was probably the nicest looking fruit bowl I've seen at a restaurant... the fruits were really sweet, especially the berries. My brother got the Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich, which was a seasonal item. He said everything was good, though he wasn't sure if he'd pay a million bucks for the bacon. Overall, this was one of the better breakfasts I had during my Arizona trip. While nothing wowed me, the food was solid, the service was decent, and the restaurant was kept nicely."

Lulus Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 3.6 (378) • $$

"The amount of times of driving by Lulus and not going in could be regrettable. Today I finally went I , I order a breakfast burrito and a cold brew horchata. Let me say it was delicious and reminded me of home. I have not found a place that can even compare to burritos in New Mexico but this is one of them! If you are near by I recommend just going and trying it. The service was excellent and efficient. The staff are super kind and welcoming, and even are willing to help you decide what you would like to get. The ambiance is great too, I brought my computer to get something's done and it was a productive morning. Highly would recommend the breakfast burrito and the caramel cold brew horchata. Amazing place!"

Nook

★★★★☆ 4.2 (715) • $$

"I hadn't been here in at least a few years, and it still hits just the same! The cinnamon roll pancakes are still NUTS and everything else is quality. A great downtown spot."

Honey + Vine

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (61)

"Cute little restaurant inside the casino. Great seating and no wait even on a Saturday night. Our server was fantastic, kind and efficient. The U10 scallops and short ribs entrée was very good. Scallops were a very good size and the short ribs were super tender. We also tried the crabcake appetizer. I will say, although it tasted good, I was disappointed that it was not fried or crispy. The potato and spinach soup was way better than I expected. It was thinner than your typical potato soup but still delicious. Overall it was super good and glad we tried it."

Phat Flavors

★★★★★ 4.7 (9)

"New owners. Very attractive interior. Prompt service and very friendly. We were three and we all had fish and chips. Very good. The menu is extensive and based on comments of other customers all the food is good. Two people said best food around."

Golden 9 Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (81) • $$

"We were staying nearby and wanted some diner-style home-cooked food. This place was touted to fit that description so we stopped in. They had some tables blocked off for seating to facilitate social distancing, and the staff was wearing masks. It wasn't too busy so it was easy to stay separated from others.My husband ordered the hot turkey open-faced sandwich that came with mashed potatoes and cranberries. He said it tasted very good. I ordered the chicken fried steak with chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans. It came with a side salad (or soup if you choose) and a dinner roll. The steak appeared to be a fresh patty rather than frozen and the mashed potatoes were not the instant kind. The green beans were buttery and tasty. The dinner roll was light and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. The side salad was fresh and the blue cheese dressing had yummy chunks in it as I prefer.There was plenty of food in my meal, and I may have overeaten a bit just to finish it all up. This is a good place to stop for a sit-down meal if you are willing to brave the freeway exit semi-truck and car traffic trying to get to the gas station across the street."

Charquitas Mexican Food Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (23)

"I was introduce to this place by a very good friend of mine after a few white claws at a local bar. At first glance it looks like a typical Burrito shop with flashing lights on the windows.The place is very out dated with chairs and tables from what looks like the 90's. It's well lit with super bright white LED lights to make sure you see what you're eating as well as taking really good photos of the food.The order:I was told by the cashier to get the El bandido as it was her favorite burrito! At 1st bite it had a weird sweet savory taste which got better towards the middle with the help of the green chili Reno, sour cream and Picco de Gallo. The tortilla was super soft and delicious. We also shared a taco which consist of tripa, cabeza, lengua and some greens on top - not a big fan of cabeza but this was really tasty - highly recommend.Overall:For a burrito shop this place takes 1st place in my books. Super friendly service with great recommendations and tasty burritos with delicious ingredients. The price was on point. Will be back(on cheat day).KCYE Don"

The Monica

★★★★☆ 3.9 (433) • $$

"Always a hit, we were happy to find two open seats at the bar at 11a on a Saturday. Service was friendly and accommodating and the food was phenomenal. The characters sitting at the bar always make for an entertaining experience as well"

Viv's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (106) • $

"GREAT DINER!Shoutout to Jill, she's awesome! She made us delicious milkshakes to start. I got the South Of The Border omelet and it was so good! I asked for a side of sour cream too. The food was absolutely delicious! My boyfriend got a dish that came with gravy, and it is some bomb white gravy! This place gets pretty packed on a Sunday morning so plan ahead. They always have great specials daily. Come try it out!"

Poncho's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (115) • $

"This spot has the best burritos and combo plates. Their breakfast burritos are big and hearty. I usually get the red chili combo and it is always a big and delicious plate. The gurl at the front that takes orders is always quick and helpful. Every time I e come here the service is amazing and the food comes out fast and yummy. And the flour tortillas are so good. Props to Poncho's."

El Salsita

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (46) • $

"Went through the drive through last Sunday, it took so long the guy in front of me shut off his truck while he waited. Once I got up to the window I could see why, they were packed! We got 2 chicken chimichanga plates to go. They. Were. Phenomenal. First off they were huge. Gargantuan. And oh so amazingly crispy on the outside. Topped with dollops of sour cream and guacamole like a crown on a large, crispy, golden baby. After taking a few bites, I got a taste of the chicken on its own and man that was the best chicken I've had at a Mexican place. They did not skimp on the beans and rice and they paired so well with that crunchy-shelled blimp of a chimichanga. After eating the entire thing and literally licking the plate clean I can confidently say they have the best chimichangas I've had in the valley so far. I can't speak for anything else on the menu but if you have a hankering for a beautifully crispy outside, wonderfully flavorful inside, chicken infused, absolute brick of delicious flavor, try the pollo chimi. You'll thank me after you wake up from your food coma."

Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (426) • $$

"Mojo Cuban in Tucson offers a vibrant and authentic dining experience. I had the vaca frita--crispy yet tender with a smoky depth--paired with rich black beans, perfectly textured rice, and crispy yuca fries with a bright cilantro sauce.The bar is a highlight. Service is top notch, offering an impressive rum selection and a fun flight option. I requested a double caipirinha, which was full of flavor and made with love. After making my somewhat laborious drink without a wince, Alyssa gracefully shared insights that deepened my appreciation for the food on the menu. The bar experience was refreshingly engaging, and watching her hustle to share a menu she loves was a pleasure. After a perfect meal, a Cafecita, made with local Decibel coffee and some sugar, was a delicious send off. With a welcoming, bilingual atmosphere that takes care with their offerings, Mojo Cuban is perfect for any event from family brunch to an adventurous night out."

Crackers & Co. Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (770) • $$

"We stopped into Crackers & Co for brunch. We felt fortunate to sit down right away since the parking lot and restaurant were both pretty full. The service was friendly and efficient. I had the 2-2-2 breakfast that came with eggs, bacon, and pancakes. Their menu is fun and creative. I saw a few things I would like to come back and try."

Trocadero Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (32)

"Why aren't you having breakfast here! Sat morning 10 am is a crazy time to go out for breakfast everything is so busy. They're never seems to be await here which is crazy because The food is wonderful the service friendly and polite. Good music in the background too. And it's right next to trader Joe's which are going to anyway. Why wouldn't you be here?"

Madera Sunrise

★★★★☆ 3.8 (28) • $$

"Haven't been here for a while...Great food, good prices, varied menu.Attentive service.. Wish it stayed open later.."

Alloro D.O.C.

★★★★☆ 3.9 (36) • $$

"It's still delicious here! I came to Alloro with my family, last weekend.As far as hotel restaurants go, sometimes they can be on the generic side. Most offering traditional American fare consosting of soups, salads, and sandwiches. Most of the time, that's perfectly fine, but that won't draw in many locals. Alloro on the other hand, is a very fresh concept. The quality of Italian food they offer here rivals many higher-end Italian restaurants that I've patronized.On the Sunday we came in, we were the only ones there besides someone at the bar; that's a crying shame as this place absolutely rocks. The service was prompt, friendly, and informative, and the food is out of this world. I ordered the fettuccine alfredo with shrimp, and grilled chicken. For a relatively simple dish, they did a tremendous job. Also, try the Alloro spritzer.I cannot wait to try all of the other things the menu has to offer."

Bisbee Breakfast Club

★★★★☆ 4 (9)

"Hubby and I had brunch here today. It's very newly opened where Matty G's was.We were seated right away. The place is very clean. The staff are friendly and welcoming.Hubby & I both got iced tea. Hubby got the wingdinger breakfast. I got the hash breakfast. Hubby said the hash browns on the bottom were crispy. He said it was bland. The spicy sausage gravy was not spicy at all. He said the only spice to it was the pepper he put on it. He was super irritated that we had 3 kinds of hot sauce on the table, sugar, salt & pepper, but you get ketchup in a small container, and they give you 2 small containers of jam for the toast.I got the hash with hash browns, over medium eggs, and sourdough toast. The hash was very bland. The eggs weren't over medium. The hash browns were crispy and good. The toast was good as well.All in all, there's no reason to go back. We will continue to go to our favorite place, Sunny's Breakfast and Lunch."

Cielos

★★★★☆ 3.7 (177) • $$

"The Mother's Day brunch was a culinary delight. Compliments to the chiefs and staff for making our stay at Lodge on the Desert a memorable stay. We enjoyed your more simple breakfast buffet each morning and a wonderful dinner last Saturday night. I savored your jumbo divers scallops and the Afro Cuban band made the ambiance special.Above all however was the pleasant surprise of your extensive gourmet food offerings for your most spectacular Sunday brunch buffet for Mom's Day. The entire room set up had such a selection that was all well thought out with such a wide array of choices that one could not possibly taste all. The prime rib was delectable and your chocolate tart with berries were my absolute favorite.Thank you so very much for all the love and skill you all put into making Cielo's a truly memorable 5 star gem in Tucson."

Continental Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (3)

"Decent snack food. Inexpensive. Hours are hit or miss so I no longer stop there. Apparently open when they feel like it."

Sandy's Restaurant & RV PARK

★★★★☆ 4.3 (35) • $$

"I can only speak to the restaurant and not the RV Park. This is a bit out of the way, but will worth the drive. This was a great little place to enjoy breakfast and lunch. I went with a group of friends the other day and we arrived just as breakfast was ending and lunch was starting. About have of us ordered breakfast and the other half ordered lunch. Those that ordered breakfast had their food come out very fast. Those of us that ordered lunch, took just a tad longer. We all enjoyed the food, it was very tasty. The service was friendly and fantastic."

Jerry Bob's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (61) • $

"Best chicken and dumplings in town! We also visit for the catfish on Fridays. Nice server staff."

Country Pride - Travelcenters of America

★★★★☆ 3.5 (53) • $

"Lisa was out server and she was great. Super nice and attentive. We got the chicken fried steak and chicken sandwich. They were both delicious.The place was clean and food came out fast. We will be back the next time we pass through town!"

My Sisters Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (39) • $$

"This place is a gem ! A family restaurant with the cooks doing the serving and what a wonderful experience"

Breakfast at Tina’s

★★★★☆ 3.7 (21)

"This is an easy going spot relatively close to downtown and Lost Dutchman state park. We enjoyed the hamburger steak and chicken fried steak, which each came with potato hash, eggs and toast. Both highly flavorful dishes and recommended. Sometimes they run out of the famous chicken fried so be sure to get there early. Awesome quick service and value all around!"

Salad and Go

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (13)

"Crazy fast and big yummy salads. My first time. I was a little confused with it being drive through only. Great concept. I love how speedy it was."

Original ChopShop

★★★★☆ 3.6 (74)

"I've visited this ChopShop a couple times. It's located in the Village Square at Dana Park. Parking is plentiful. This shop is bright, clean, and has a huge dining room towards the back as well as big patio. The staff here is always warm and welcoming. ChopShop is my go-to when I want a healthy fast casual option. ChopShop offers sandwiches, salads, bowls, juices, and more... I've tried a couple of different bowls from different location, and almost always end up with the green curry tofu. It comes with green onion, sesame seed, cilantro, sugar snap pea. Some days I get it with the Forbidden Rice and some days I get it with brown rice. It's delicious either way. The green curry sauce is flavorful and I can't get enough! It's so good.The juices and fruit bowls are fresh and tasty. I either get the cool down with watermelon, pineapple, apple, lime, and ginger or the slim squeeze with pear, strawberry, orange, apple, kiwi, and lemon. So refreshing! My husband got an acai bowl on our last visit and loved it. We'll be back soon!"

Jerry Bob's Family Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (90) • $

"Quick easy diner food. Friendly staff and very clean. We dine in or do take out often so convenient.They have great specials. They cook an onlette proper they cook ingredients inside the omlette instead of just folding it."

Salad and Go

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (25) • $

"2nd Visit report: I had a Cobb salad again. It was huge and delicious even better than the first one. It had a lot of white meat, tender and juicy and delicious avocado. Service by Felix was excellent. Salad and Go keeps getting better every time I visit.They get my vote for best salad chain in Metro Phoenix."

Kokopelli’s Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"Newest coffee shop/cafe in the area. 6:30-3 daily, closed Wednesday. Offering great coffee, tea, homemade quiche and fruit pie, breakfast sandwiches and a few other items. Lovely views from the patio, if you have a few minutes to sit and relax."

Salad and Go

★★★★☆ 4.1 (22)

"This place is great and it's affordable. Their food is always fresh. Their drinks are very fairly priced and they're tasty... nice service.. everybody's nice and it's clean. They have great locations..."

Cook E Jar Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (159) • $

"We recently went to this cafe, early morning. The food was delicious and the ambience was so comforting. It's a great place to enjoy a delicious breakfast!"

Torchy's Tacos

★★★★☆ 3.5 (172) • $$

"The Grande Burrito was just as advertised: Grande haha. It was huge, filling and delicious. The restaurant was very clean, spacious and the warm lighting was comfortable. The staff members were also friendly and patient. I'm not really one to fret over a service worker's smile but the girl who took my order felt like she was giving me a genuine one even at the end of her shift."

The Canyon Club

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"Celebrated my birthday at the canyon for brunch and we had the best food. They had the best bbq and grilled vegetables. The dessert bar was amazing and we also got to feed the koi fish.Our waitress was wonderful and didn't need to ask for more water. They had a live band playing jazz music and it set the relaxing mood."

San Tan Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (357) • $$

"Great food great service and wide variety. Never a long wait. Quaint atmosphere. A little out of the beaten path."

La Castellana Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"A wonderful little Cafe supporting a great cause. I had the shredded beef burrito and the pumpkin and apple turnovers. Everything was terrific. My servers did an excellent job. I will be returning."