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The Cup Cafe, Tucson, AZ

The Cup Cafe

4.8
4.8
2090 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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 08:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (520) 798-1618
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Decker
  • Area
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,090 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambience

  • Tucson

    Healthy

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambience

  • Tucson

    Healthy

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

2,090 Reviews
  1. Mary Ann

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They had a great Sonoran Restaurant week menu. Food was excellent. Our server was very attentive. It was a wonderful experience.

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  2. Jean

    Tucson

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and food, prix fixe menu is a great deal for Sonoran Restaurant Week!

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  3. Luisa

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it... It was our first visit and it was GREAT! The food was delicious, and the drinks were awesome. Service 100%

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  4. Thomas

    Phoenix

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cup Cafe patio is our favorite outdoor eating venue. It's a nice courtyard setting; not the usual restaurant outdoor space next to a busy street or parking lot. Unless you want the entertainment, pick a night when there is no entertainment so that you can easily converse with your dining companion(s). We've tried many of the items on the menu; all good. The ribs are my favorite.

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  5. Mary

    Tucson

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    On a Monday night, 7:30, nice evening outside, food was good, service was lacking. A House Salad arrived with generous dressing, topped with a panko-crusted slice of goat cheese on top--delicious! The added salmon slice was done to perfection, hot and juicy. There were not a lot of candied pecans in it however, but overall it was enjoyed. The burger was enjoyed, only one pickle in it but no added ketchup or mustard on it, so had to ask for those. This is where we started to question the service. Although the server was pleasant, she wasn't around much. It took halfway through the meal before she showed up when we asked for the condiments. Then she didn't bring them until it was almost time to leave.

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  6. Linda

    Tucson

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Cup Cafe delivered! Incredibly great food! I can vouch for the Pesto Pasta - so yummy. My fellow diners loved their food as well. We'll always be back!

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  7. Ellen

    Tucson

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cup is our go-to restaurant - lunch or dinner - when we are downtown Tucson. The service is personal and professional. The meals are presented beautifully and taste phenomenal.

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  8. Diane

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mesquite ribs and drunken fish tacos were very tasty. Too bad the penny floor is gone!

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  9. Rick & Becky

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The employees were great. The food was so good. I had the salmon and it was grilled to perfection. We were outside and when it started pouring they found a table for us inside even though they were so busy.

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  10. Will

    Tucson

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine at the Cup Cafe usually before we see a show at the Rialto Theatre. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere at the Hotel Congress can’t be beat.

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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 2090 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for The Cup Cafe

311 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Congress St. & Toole Ave.
  • Area
    Tucson
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast & Lunch Daily 08:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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