Ghinis French Caffe
Ghinis French Caffe
Florentine Croque Madame (w/ a Sunny Side Egg on Top)
Tuna Nicoise Salad
Bloody Mary and Champagne
Lavender Citronade
Tiny chicken Florentine crepe
people sitting at a table
Special of the day
drink
Corned beef hash with eggs
customers sitting at the counter
menu
Beef and Cheddar Croque
Eggnog Latte
food, soups and chowder
L: Western Omelette with tea ; R: Fresh Herb & Goat Cheese Omelette with a hazelnut latte
menu
interior
French mimosa
outside
chicken florentine croque monsieur
Side salad instead of hash browns
outside
Billy N.
Feb 24, 2025
Oh Ghini's! One of the best kept secrets in Tucson for years now.Just incredible food every single time. Croques to die for!You will have to wait especially if you go for brunch on Sunday at least 30 minutes. A small price to pay.
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Elizabeth O.
Dec 23, 2024
Atmosphere is welcoming on the cafe side. Service here was attentive and could also be a bit much.Me and my friend ordered Le croque monsieurs. I got the French onion. It was bland and tasteless. Would not order again. I thought it would have the richness of French onion soup but it didn't. It seemed maybe the leftover onions used for French onion soup needed to be used and this is where they put them. My friend got the traditional croque monsieur with ham. That was better but it was also just okay. The tricky thing about French food is you either like the seasoning level or you desperately want more. This was definitely the latter for me. I've also been to France and this place sticks to the very French way of under flavoring. Was hoping Ghini's had more to offer. The side of hash-browns was perfectly crispy, however it has no salt. Just shredded potatoes and oil. I had to add salt and pepper aggressively to my whole dish.We also got the French toast Suzette to share. It had a grand marnier sauce and whipped cream topping. Underwhelming to say the least. It was extremely one note. Just orange and nothing else. Would have been nice to taste some cinnamon or nutmeg in the French toast batter, but it was seemingly just egg. Also the bread in the Le croque was the same for French toast. The bread didn't have any discernible flavor or texture. Just very boring in both applications. We did try the eggnog and both thought it was good not great. It was sweet with vanilla but no spices, and thin on the egg flavor. Could have been richer and thicker. For $7 it's a tiny glass that's 1/3 filled with ice. Store bought taste better bc it's much thicker and richer; for half the price you can have a quart to yourself.Went to the bakery afterwards and the people manning it left much to be desired. No one is friendly or nice. Very much get in get out which is sad bc that's one of the things about French pastries, you want to gaze and inquire. The woman working couldn't describe the flavors at length for the pastries that were unfamiliar to us. Which was a bummer bc we could have learned something new and ventured out. I ended up getting the frangipane pastry that was dusted in something; a combo of flower and powder sugar maybe since it had a chalky mild sweet flavor. The filling was okay but there was maybe a teaspoon spoon of it so the effect overall was chalky and mildly sweet. Would not get again.This is one of those Tucson places that is meant for the snowbirds or people with very mild palates. If you're looking for wow, grand, delicious flavors this isn't going to do that.
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Saunta A.
Dec 22, 2024
If I could give zero stars, I would! This was easily one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. While the food is decent--which is why I gave this place another chance--the service was completely unacceptable. To start, I waited over 35 minutes for a table for one, even though there were multiple empty tables throughout the restaurant. Once seated, I ordered the Breakfast Margarita-mosa. The server asked if I wanted to make it a double, and I clearly said NO. I also ordered the Eggs Provençal with a side of sausage. The server didn't ask how many pieces of sausage I wanted (since it's offered à la carte), but I let that slide. My food came out fairly quickly, but my cocktail didn't arrive until I was halfway through my meal. When the bill came, I noticed I'd been charged an extra $5 for a double shot in my drink. I went to the cashier to point this out, and the server who took my order decided to jump into the conversation, arguing with me and insisting I had asked for a double--which I absolutely did not. She only stopped when the cashier had to cut her off. To make things worse, the manager refused to fix the charge, saying they couldn't adjust it because I had already drunk the cocktail. But how was I supposed to know I'd been served a double when I hadn't ordered it or tried the drink before? Then, the manager asked if I wanted to speak with the server AGAIN to "resolve" the issue--absolutely ridiculous! This place desperately needs to improve its customer service and professionalism. Between the long wait, the poor communication, and the dismissive attitude from the staff, this experience was frustrating from start to finish. While I appreciate the use of local ingredients, $40 for a cocktail and a basic breakfast is absurd. There are far better spots with shorter waits, better service, and a much more enjoyable vibe. Save yourself the trouble and go elsewhere!
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Desiree V.
Feb 22, 2025
I have only been here once but the food was amazing when I went. I went during a not so busy time and the service was great. I need to go back soon.
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Unique A.
Dec 7, 2024
Update: my review on the food still stands but there is a $2 up charge for getting plant milk in drinks. Went for vegan restaurant week and it was SO good! The only thing I wasn't a big fan of was the salad - it was mostly spring mix, not enough of the toppings, and the vegan mozzarella didn't really have any taste, but I did like the vinaigrette dressing that came with it. There is a vegan whipped butter option for the complimentary French bread and it was very light and tasty - I ended up putting some of the butter on my salad too. Now the drink and the burger: some of the best food/drink I've had dining out in a while. I got the spiced chai with oatmilk, and I'm not sure if it was sweetened with something but it was really good chai. Good flavor and amount of sweetness, and a good size as well. I would go out of my way to go here just to get this chai. The Mushroom Mozzarella Smoked Paprika Burger was interesting (in a good way!). It was big, with a lot of ingredients and different flavors but it all tasted very delicious and was cooked well. It was like a cheesy mixed mushroom sauce (I felt like it was the type of sauce that'd be good on pasta) atop a lentil or bean type patty, but that's just a guess, I didn't ask what the patty was made of. We went early brunch around 11am on a Friday and there was no wait for a table. It didn't start getting really crowded until around 12pm. Our waitress (Kianna I believe) was really nice, and all the other wait staff were great too! The main food was worth the price and I didn't realize they had such an extensive menu so there's plenty of interesting food to try here.
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Ashley C.
Jan 3, 2025
Went here a couple weeks ago with a friend and though we enjoyed our time together, the meal was not our favorite. We both ordered eggnog and though it was great I did feel that the glass was pretty tiny for the $7 price tag. I got the classic ham croque and it was tasty, but also pretty salty. I was glad to have tried something different, however, I don't think that I would order it again. We also shared the French toast Suzette, which was okay though I was not a fan of the orange flavor and found it a bit disappointing in delivery. We did go to the bakery afterward and though they have some great looking treats, the staff did lack hospitality. I'm looking at the cookies, some were mislabeled and it was difficult to make the selection as the worker did not seem to know them by their labeled names and made picking each one a guessing game. Upon eating them, I was not impressed. But really I should have got what I was originally eyeing, which was the bread loaves and the pies. I may try that next time if I return. I again had Kia as a server who was helpful and attentive. We sat on the patio on a great day and enjoyed the ambiance with the light music.
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Jackie S.
Feb 7, 2025
I was visiting from Colorado and came here twice in one week! The food was incredible. Great vegan options, even have a whole vegan menu! Service was excellent as well. Kia, Dee, Brit, and Bri were all very friendly, helpful, and on top of everything! Highly recommend checking this place out whether you are vegan or not. Incredible traditional French cuisine with many options.
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Taylor D.
Feb 7, 2025
Food is so good. Best gravy in Tucson. Service team; kia, bri, Britt, and Dee were all very attentive and kind. Loved them.
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Isaac H.
Feb 2, 2025
This was my first time to the restaurant, and it was amazing! Food was really tasty and full of flavor, loved the interior french vibe that it has, the best part for me was the service! It was over the top our stewardess diana is wonderful everything was on point, we felt like no one else was in the restaurant oh! But it was quite busy and that says alot! Thanks again for everything highly recommended!.
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Bonnie M.
Jan 14, 2025
This food is amazing!!!! Definitely recommend 100%. I always go here for a special treat with a loved one.
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