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The Cup Cafe, Tucson, AZ

The Cup Cafe

4.6
4.6
2159 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Value

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Healthy

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Best Value

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Healthy

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cup Cafe is a cherished gem in Tucson, offering an inviting patio and a vibrant atmosphere. The consistently "great service" and "delicious" menu make it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Notable dishes include the duck stew and fish tacos. The unique cocktails and live music add extra flair to an already memorable dining experience.

2,159 Reviews
  1. CarolM

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the patio and entertained out of town guests. There was no music so it was nice and quiet. The food was delicious. My friend said the ribs were the best he had ever eaten! We’ll be back.

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  2. Becca

    Phoenix6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Having frequented the Cup Café for over 40 years, it’s very disappointing to say that the quality of their food is disappointing now, and the prices are absurd. We had a spinach salad that was truly underwhelming. Also the brownie we had for dessert tasted like something you could make out of a box. We didn’t even finish it. All said and done, we had one spinach salad, 2 cups of Mexican coffee, and a brownie with one scoop of ice cream. The price spent was over $50. Not worth it. The cup Café has by far the best ambience of any establishment on Congress downtown. You just have to be ready to spend a ton of money on food that is not worth the price.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanted to love this place but the food fell short for me. Ordered soup and the bread appetizer hoping that $13 for some warm toasty bread would be worth the price. It was not warm and the toppings were tasteless. Soup was soso. I may try again sometime but it made me sad.

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  4. Marian VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the food here and you can never go wrong to save room for the pie.

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  5. Lynda VIP

    Minneapolis89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cup Cafe is a lovely restaurant in the Congress Hotel on Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona. Their staff has a lot of turn over, but everyone seems to know what they should be doing, but the service is a bit spotty. Looking for a bottle of two red wines…bringing one drink without the other. But their food is creative and delicious! I had The Depot salad: flank steak (6oz) with avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, good cheese, and onion crisps on lots of fresh greens. My partner had Duck Stew with Drop Biscuits and loved it! We will be back😌

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  6. Pamela VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I love Cup for its location at the historic Hotel Congress, the Rialto and Fox Theatre and for relative ease of parking. Food is overall pretty incredible, but the flank steak on my salad was charred to a point of being dry. I was disappointed, though the flavor was good. I won’t give up on Cup, as the food is usually fabulous.

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  7. beth VIP

    Minneapolis1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to the Cup twice since January. There has been long waits for drinks and food.

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  8. lisa VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great cocktails and Keith is an amazing server.

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  9. Anastasia

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our Valentines Day specials along with cocktails. Would highly recommend!

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  10. Robert

    Tucson1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for Valentine's day after seeing it highly rated and I really don't get it the fish tacos were just like fish that you would get from the frozen food aisle it was bland, unseasoned it's similar to being hungry heating up a tortilla and putting some fish in the oven don't even get me started on the pasta I've woken up at 4am completely hungover and made better pasta than that lol Service was pretty good tho

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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 4.6 stars by 2159 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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