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Looking for light and tasty dishes with a quick turn-around time? Or perhaps a power lunch to close the deal? Here, you’ll find the right setting for either! An assortment of decors from casual and sporty to sophisticated and businesslike. You may also find the option of ordering take-out food.
Address: 326 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
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You're probably wondering where the name comes from. Well, if you run the phrase "buy sandwiches" together, it might sound a bit like "Bison Witches." OK, maybe that's not so creative, but the food at this neighborhood college hangout is. They serve sandwiches, soups, salads and beer – but what a selection. Soups and...
Address: 3743 S 12th Av, Tucson, AZ 85713
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A fixture in Tucson since 1971, this is the preferred stop on sweltering Arizona days when folks drop in for an "eegee," a unique fruity, slushy concoction somewhere between an Italian ice and a slightly thawed sorbet. Choose from lemon, strawberry, pina colada or the changing flavor of the month. Food-wise, the subs,...
Address: 354 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
El Minuto, "the minute," offers a quick but satisfying meal. Sonoran food in the best tradition is served amid colorful Mexican decor. The food is excellent, the wait staff friendly, and the place buzzes with energy, particularly at lunchtime. Located across the street from the Tucson Convention Center and a block...
Address: 4122 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
People don't simply talk about Feast, they enthuse. The concept seems simple enough: excellent gourmet food (but nothing too experimental), reasonable prices, and the option to dine in or take out. The menu changes every month – call ahead or check their website to see what's available – but virtually every dish is a...
Address: 1803 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719
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Try this breezy cafe for a tasty French-style meal. Chef Coralie Satta-Williams is originally from Marseilles and she creates an array of tempting breakfasts such as her signature Eggs Provençale and fresh strawberry French toast. Lunch options range from creative salad combinations (try grilled Portobello, grapes and...
Address: 711 E Blacklidge Dr, Tucson, AZ 85719
The only restaurant in town with a completely meatless menu, Govinda is located in the Hare Krishna Center and features an all-you-care-to-eat buffet. The offerings vary from day to day, but on Tuesday nights the menu is all Indian and on Thursday nights the choices are all vegan (no dairy). The variety is impressive,...
Address: Mount Lemmon Hwy, Summerhaven, AZ 85619
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Weary of the desert heat? Head for the hills! Or the mountains – Mount Lemmon, to be exact. A bit off the beaten path, 8000 feet up in the little town of Summerhaven is this family-run no-frills café. Eat light for lunch – try the fondue with French bread and veggies – and then splurge on dessert. People are known to...
Address: 2021 N Kinney Rd, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ 85743
If you're fortunate enough to be in Tucson sometime during January-April you are in for a treat. Those are the only months that the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Ocotillo Café is open for lunch, and a better foray into Southwestern cuisine is rare indeed. The menu is short and changes frequently, but exceptionally...
Address: 3025 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
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Stylish and contemporary, Pastiche serves an eclectic variety of New American cuisine that's proven to be quite a hit with locals. The menu is wide-ranging, with dishes such as bruschetta topped with marinated tomatoes, brie and fresh basil, a wonderful "steak frites" salad, cioppino, a mushroom soufflé topped with...
Address: 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704
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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...
