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Arizona Inn
2200 E Elm St, Tucson, AZ 85719-4395 · 520-325-1541
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NORTH TUCSON. Casual elegance is the mark of the Arizona Inn restaurant. Fresh flowers, live music and attentive service combine to provide a rewarding dining experience. There is an Old World charm to the 1930s inn, and the dining room includes gracious seating on the patio. Once on the edge of town but now in midtown, this restaurant offers the best in comfort, style and flavor. Reservations recommended. Jacket and tie suggested. Three-course prix fixe dinner $45.
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Beyond Bread
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3026 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 · 520-322-9965
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NORTH TUCSON. For a quick bite on your way to work or a day of sightseeing, bypass all those fast food chains and stop at Beyond Bread. The cinnamon raisin French toast is unbeatable, but if you like protein in the morning, try a made-to-order omelette, stuffed full of your choice of meats, cheese and veggies. Lighter appetites might prefer a simple croissant, muffin or scone. Later in the day, opt for a cleverly named sandwich or salad, a slice of dark chocolate cake or a massive cookie. Breads range from specials like Ancho-Chipotle-White Cheddar and Brie-Scallion-Chive to more traditional varieties such as challah and baguettes – there are more than 30 breads in the regular schedule, about half of which are available on any given day.
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Blue Willow
2616 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 · 520-327-7577
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NORTH TUCSON. Tucked away in an old house, Blue Willow is renowned for its comfortable, home-style cooking and its charming patio. Shaded in the summer and heated in the winter, it's the perfect spot for a fun weekday lunch with friends or a relaxing weekend breakfast. The menu is chock full of omelettes and other filling morning meal favorites, all accompanied by fresh fruit and potatoes or rice. Lunch and dinner options range from soups and salads to delicate crepes and vegetarian dishes. The place is equally famous for its desserts, particularly the chocolate confection of the day, which never fails to impress and satisfy.
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Cup Café
311 E Congress St, Hotel Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701 · 520-798-1618
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DOWNTOWN. The trendy Hotel Congress has a happening little café that serves what many consider to be the best breakfast around. All the familiar favorites are offered, along with some more creative options such as the Boom Boom (scrambled eggs, cheese and roasted red potatoes piled on a toasted baguette), Eggs and Gunpowder (a bowl of roasted red potatoes topped with eggs, turkey chorizo and jack cheese), and Bennie's Burrito (a tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, spicy black beans, sprouts, jack cheese, diced green chiles, black olives, sour cream and fresh salsa). Lunch and dinner tend to be more international in scope, but the food is equally wonderful.
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Good Egg
7225 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710 · 520-885-4838
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EAST TUCSON. In search of an early breakfast? The Good Egg has eggs for breakfast. And omelets and frittatas and pancakes and waffles. There's even a section of the menu devoted to healthy options, such as yogurt, low fat low cholesterol dishes, fruits and whole grains. Lunch options are numerous and delicious as well.
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Gus Balons
6027 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711 · 520-748-9731
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EAST TUCSON. Cinnamon buns, sweet rolls – whatever you prefer to call them, Gus Balons makes the best in Tucson, if not the state (some people claim the best in the country, and they just may be right...). This baby is huge, really huge. It's got just the right amount of cinnamon, for a spicy but not overwhelming flavor. And it's also slathered with enough frosting so that every bite has that punch of sweet gooeyness. It's perfect. The no-frills diner/café also serves up buttery fried eggs, French toast made from homemade rustic white bread, and good hot coffee. Other times of the day, you may want to sample a slice of pie, but choosing which one may be daunting. There's usually about 20 different varieties baked every day, from chocolate peanut butter banana to fresh peach to crumb-topped pumpkin.
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NORTH TUCSON. Corned beef hash and eggs is the favorite at Robert's, with good reason. It's the real thing! Of course there are other options – just about every conceivable combination of eggs and breakfast meats is on the menu, along with plenty of freshly-baked bread and pastry. Lunch is hearty comfort food – meatloaf, chicken fried steak or pork chops, all with mashed potatoes, a roll and vegetable of the day. There are a few sandwiches too, of the egg salad-grilled ham and cheese variety, and homemade pies and cakes for dessert.
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Terra Cotta
3500 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718 · 520-577-8100
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FOOTHILLS. Casual both inside and on the patio, especially on live jazz nights, with a varied menu; eat simply or extravagantly, it's up to you. Gourmet food, pizzas, soups, numerous specialty margaritas and wonderful desserts are among the temptations here. Try shrimp flautas with tomatillo sauce or tortilla-crusted chicken breasts. Be prepared for a fun evening of eating – and if you get a table on the patio, great people-watching. Sunday brunch is especially popular.
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FOOTHILLS. Tohono Chul Park's café is set amidst desert cactus gardens in a Spanish Colonial house – an absolutely lovely and peaceful place to enjoy a meal or a snack. In the morning, opt for traditional pancakes or a Southwestern breakfast dish like huevos rancheros. Midday meals take a mostly Mexican/Southwestern approach with options such as tortilla soup, grilled raspberry-chipotle chicken and enchiladas, plus some fresh and tasty sandwiches and salads. A charming afternoon tea spread includes finger sandwiches, pastries and scones with jam and cream. If you're visiting the park, plan to do so around mealtime!
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