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The Cup Cafe, Tucson, AZ

The Cup Cafe

4.8
4.8
2118 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
Recently awarded "Top 100 Neighborhood Gems in America" by OpenTable!

Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to limited indoor seating and high demand for patio seating.
During breakfast and lunch we do not accept reservations, *EXCEPT* on these holidays: Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

The Cup Café is a downtown Tucson tradition with a reputation for delicious, inspired fare, alive with flavor. A full-service, historic modern bistro, The Cup Café appeals to locals and visitors alike.

Enjoy the variety of The Cup’s all-day menu and the fresh, delectable, and ever-changing daily features. Selections include build-your-own omelets, unique salads, great appetizers, full-course entrees, classic sandwiches, as well as vegan and vegetarian options.

The Cup also proudly features homemade desserts, baked in-house, as well as a comfortable and expansive outdoor patio, full-service bar, unique signature cocktails, and intriguing wine selections.

Thank you!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast & Lunch Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (520) 798-1618
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Decker
  • Area
    Downtown Tucson
  • Cross Street
    Congress St. & Toole Ave.
  • Parking details
    Parking across the street at Maynards Kitchen and Bottle Shop is $6 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Street metered parking is available, and the 5th Street Parking garage located on 5th Street directly across from the Hotel Congress is another option.
  • Public transit
    Just a short walk from tram stops along Congress St. and only about a block from the Ronstadt Transit Center
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment on the patio or in the nearby club on most nights. Reservation Confirmation Message Thank you for choosing The Cup Cafe. We will be happy to hold your reservation for 15 minutes past the requested time. Should your plans change, please let us know. We look forward to serving you.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu

    US$65.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Plan your Thanksgiving meal on our lovely patio or in our beautiful historic restaurant. Offering a fabulous 3-course Prix Fixe Menu. More details coming soon! $65/person, $35/ person 12 & under

What 2,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Value

  • Tucson

    Healthy

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambience

  • Tucson

    Best Value

  • Tucson

    Healthy

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cup Cafe offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the varied menu, including the "excellent salmon farro" and delectable desserts. The charming patio space enhances the ambiance, making it a "favorite dining spot" in Tucson. Perfect for pre-concert meals!

2,118 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Indiana

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner before heading to a concert Seating was quick and on time Offered choice of seating We dined outside on the patio A heater was brought over immediately Very attentive! Good service throughout the meal We had the duck stew and flank steak Both were delicious! I would have liked a bread with the stew, would be my only recommendation. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend

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  2. Susan

    Tucson

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. Attentive service. Good variety of food on menu to please every appetite.

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  3. Eloise

    Washington DC

    177 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    177 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, comfortable setting outside, a really satisfying meal, and very good choice of wine & beer. Casual and good value. Solid dining experience. We need more dining spots like the Cup.

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  4. melody

    Phoenix

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was a delight. Deconstructed Flank steak salad, delicious.

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  5. Tom

    Tucson

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A busy night for The Cup, but servers did not get frazzled, We were attended to promptly. Our order was simple, but delicious. That burger of theirs is terrific. Haven't been to The Cup in a long time, but we'll be sure to get back there sooner. BTW, kudos to the greeter who really kept her cool while a small hurricane of activity was going on around her.

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  6. Jake

    Phoenix

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal pre Jazz night at the Century Room. The Depot salad is a fav. Thanks.

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  7. Mary

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Freshly prepared food, excellent service, a variety of cocktails and desserts. Multiple vegan and vegetarian choices.

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  8. Ruth

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Cup Cafe. The food is always good and the staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you.

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  9. M

    Tucson

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cup never disappoints! Proposed to my wife in ‘96 there while having breakfast and the Cup continues to be a staple for Tucson! It is great anytime, before a show or event, breakfast before hitting the road for the days adventure, a nice lunch while downtown. I appreciate the Cup.

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  10. linda

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. We sat outside but the music was too loud for us to visit so the hostess graciously moved us inside and we had the same waitress who did an excellent job. Food was delicious. Thank you

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FAQs

The Cup Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 798-1618.

The Cup Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 2118 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cup Cafe

311 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Congress St. & Toole Ave.
  • Area
    Downtown Tucson
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast & Lunch Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking across the street at Maynards Kitchen and Bottle Shop is $6 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Street metered parking is available, and the 5th Street Parking garage located on 5th Street directly across from the Hotel Congress is another option.
  • Public transit
    Just a short walk from tram stops along Congress St. and only about a block from the Ronstadt Transit Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Decker
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment on the patio or in the nearby club on most nights. Reservation Confirmation Message Thank you for choosing The Cup Cafe. We will be happy to hold your reservation for 15 minutes past the requested time. Should your plans change, please let us know. We look forward to serving you.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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