Nook - Tucson

4.8

301 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Enjoy exceptional service and a friendly atmosphere at Nook. It's a wonderful spot for enjoying a delicious meal while catching up with old acquaintances over lunch. Nook is located just south of the Prima County Public Library on East Congress Street. It opened in 2015 and has become a trendy eatery that serves up New American cuisine. Owners Nikki and Matt Thompson along with Todd Anderson are fellow Tucsonans who love their community. Local artists have work showcased throughout this contemporary restaurant. Nook also prides itself on serving up locally sourced food. Try the Godfather Benedict with prosciutto, arugula, poached egg hollandaise and balsamic drizzle for breakfast, or come down during lunch for a green corn tamale pie with cabbage salad. It offers take-out service and is open for breakfast and lunch during the week. This restaurant also serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(520) 622-6665
Website
http://www.nookdowntown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Matt Thompson

Location
1 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
Cross street
Congree and Stone
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Warm Blueberry Scones$9.00
butter, house jam
Power Parfait$9.00
overnight coconut oats, chia jam, fruit, granola, agave drizzle
Nickel and Lox Plate$13.00
pumpernickel, dill cream cheese, lemon oil, capers fresh lox, red onion, tomato, hard-boiled egg, seeds
Protien Carrot Bread$10.00
chilled carrot bread, peanut butter, sliced bananas, granola, agave

Specialties

BCLM*$13.00
bacon cheeseburger loco moco, white rice, American cheese, beef patty, brown gravy, bacon, scallions, 2 eggs
Burrito*$13.00
potatoes, fried eggs, cheese, green chili + onions, pico de gallo, ranchero sauce, jalapeno creme, cotija cheese
Breakfast Tamale Pie*$13.00
house-made corn masa, fire roasted chilis + cheese, ranchero sauce, salsa, eggs
Hanger Steak and Eggs*$15.00
Az local beef, red smoked chimichurri, smashed hash, eggs
Pulled Pork Chilaquiles*$13.00
house made chips, salsa verde, pico, cotija cheese, jalapeño creme, 2 eggs
Shakshuka Benedict*$13.00
crispy chickpea cake, spinach, eggs, spiced tomato, hollandaise
The Godfather Benedict*$13.00
crumpet, prosciutto, arugula, eggs, hollandaise, balsamic drizzle
The Bahn Mi Benedict*$13.00
crumpet, braised pork belly, bahn mi dressed salad, poached egg, hollandaise, chili crunch
Breakfast Nook*$13.00
2 eggs, bacon, hash or griddlecakes

Greenery

Asian Chopped Salad*$10.00
greens, cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, broccoli, crispy rice, carrots, sesame dressing
Nourish Bowl$12.00
falafal, avocado, hard-boiled egg, 24 hour tomato, cucumber, goat cheese, seeds, buttermilk dressed greens
Kale Miso Salad$10.00
Kale, roasted broccoli, almonds, candied ginger, roasted salmon, sesame seeds, miso dressing
Caesar Salad$10.00
greens, kale, radish, fresh cornbread croutons, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, caesar vinaigrette

Folded Eggs

served with smashed hash

Ham and Cheese$12.00
Jalapeno, Scallion, Bacon, Cheese$12.00
Spinach, Tomato, Roasted Garlic$12.00

And

Toast and Jam$2.50
Egg$2.00
Little Griddle$5.00
Bacon$3.00
Fruit$5.00
Hash$5.00
Fries$5.00
Cottage Cheese$3.00
Side Salad$3.00
Avocado$1.50

Handheld

served with hand-cut fries, smashed hash or side salad

Bacon, Egg and Cheese*$12.00
cheesy bun, chipotle mayo, arugula, over-medium egg
Tuna Salad Sandwich
white albacore tuna, hard-boiled egg, sweet relish, mayo, tomato, greens, white bread
- Cold$11.00
Hot-Link Breakfast Sandwich*$12.00
mayo, avocado, cherry peppers, cheddar, over-medium egg, on a bun
All-American Burger*$14.00
American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, nook's special sauce
French Onion Burger*$14.00
arugula, roasted garlic dijonaise, carmelized stewed onions, herbed cheese blend
The Tucson$14.00
chili chicken patty, green chilis + onions, tomato, lettuce, burnt cheese, chipotle mayo

Something Sweet

Griddlecakes$11.00
Cinnamon Roll Griddlecakes$12.00
brown sugar swirl, cream cheese frosting
Chocolate Griddlecakes$11.50
chocolate chips
Banana Griddlecakes$11.50
smashed fresh bananas

Drinks

On Fountain

Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Mist twist
Dr. Pepper
Lemonade

Iced Tea

Iced Tea$3.00

Juice & Milk

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$4.00
Cranberry Juice$3.00
Grapefruit Juice$3.00
Milk$2.50
Chocolate Milk$2.75

Locally Roasted & Fresh Brewed

add almond or oat milk +$0.50

EXO Drip Coffee$4.00
Toddy Cold Brew$4.00

Hot & Cold Espresso Drinks

all espresso drinks are pulled double add vanilla, hazelnut, or caramel +$0.50

Espresso$3.00
Americano$3.00
Latte$4.00
Cappuccino$3.50
Caffe Mocha$4.50

Specialty Drinks

Maya Chai Tea Latte$4.50
Hot Tea$3.00
Hot Chocolate$3.50

What 301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nook in Tucson is a downtown gem, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "generous portions." The ambiance is cozy, making it ideal for brunch or lunch. Despite some service hiccups, the majority praise its "friendly staff" and "delicious brunch options," including standout blueberry scones and griddle cakes.

301 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Phoenix7 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Some positives and some negatives. The positive is the food…the folded egg hashes and the eggs Benedict’s are really delicious. The other positive is the low noise level compared to all the other restaurants around. You could have great conversations without yelling. Also our server was very sweet and attentive. The negatives are the slow service for the food and only QR codes for the menu which is fine for me but not for my 80 year old dad without a smart phone. He pays the bill so I try to find spots that work for him. The hostess wouldn’t seat us “until the whole party is there.” I let the hostess know my dad can’t stand for so long, and she said well there’s your table but you won’t be served for a while.. meanwhile she’s folding napkins.
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Cathy
Tucson9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recommend reservations if you are going for Sunday Brunch. Today was our second Sunday trying their brunch menu. Last week my husband had the Tamale pie which he totally devoured! I had the folded eggs with ham and hash browns all excellent. Today we both had the Nook special. Choice of 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon and 2 griddle cakes with syrup. Other than my scrambled eggs needed to be cooked a tad longer it was all excellent. Next week I am deciding between the Honey Chipotle Eggs Benedict and the Banana Griddle cakes with side of their awesome thick bacon. Will report next Sunday!
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Cathy
Tucson9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here but we will definitely be back! Everything was well done, food was excellent, large portions, my husband had the Tamales pie and ate every single bite! The griddle cakes looked delicious on our neighbors table, will try next time, that is if I don’t have the carnitas eggs Benedict!
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful early morning option opening on weekend , can choose between indulging or healthy options. We like to combine the two. Clean comfortable seating with many options for groups or single. Great sevice and greeting. A hidden Gem in downtown Tucson
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MJ VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good place for breakfast, quieter than similar places near the Congress hotel area
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Brian
Tucson6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food at a reasonable price and good portion size. Staff is always friendly and the food is always consistent and fantastic!
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Edward VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The blueberry scones are the best anywhere. The service was excellent, the food is quite ample so sharing is a good idea, but get a side of the smashed potatoes.
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Dave VIP
Tucson7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been going for a couple of years. Always very good. Servers may come and go but the culture remains.
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Margaret
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stopped in before afternoon performance @ Fox theatre. Had wonderful brunch on a beautiful January Sunday in Tucson. Perfect!
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Sharon VIP
Raleigh72 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a pleasant brunch before a show at Fox Theater. The menu is creative and varied. We both enjoyed our egg dishes. My husband ordered very soft poached eggs, but his came identical to my medium ones. This is not a big problem as the eggs were good.
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FAQs

Nook - Tucson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 622-6665.

Nook - Tucson is rated 4.8 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Additional information

Cross street
Congree and Stone
Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Thompson
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.nookdowntown.com/
Phone number
(520) 622-6665

Nook - Tucson

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The Lighter Side

Warm Blueberry Scones$9.00

Power Parfait$9.00

Nickel and Lox Plate$13.00

Protien Carrot Bread$10.00

Specialties

BCLM*$13.00

Burrito*$13.00

Breakfast Tamale Pie*$13.00

Hanger Steak and Eggs*$15.00

Pulled Pork Chilaquiles*$13.00

Shakshuka Benedict*$13.00

The Godfather Benedict*$13.00

The Bahn Mi Benedict*$13.00

Breakfast Nook*$13.00

Greenery

Asian Chopped Salad*$10.00

Nourish Bowl$12.00

Kale Miso Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Folded Eggs

Ham and Cheese$12.00

Jalapeno, Scallion, Bacon, Cheese$12.00

Spinach, Tomato, Roasted Garlic$12.00

And

Toast and Jam$2.50

Egg$2.00

Little Griddle$5.00

Bacon$3.00

Fruit$5.00

Hash$5.00

Fries$5.00

Cottage Cheese$3.00

Side Salad$3.00

Avocado$1.50

Handheld

Bacon, Egg and Cheese*$12.00

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Hot-Link Breakfast Sandwich*$12.00

All-American Burger*$14.00

French Onion Burger*$14.00

The Tucson$14.00

Something Sweet

Griddlecakes$11.00

Cinnamon Roll Griddlecakes$12.00

Chocolate Griddlecakes$11.50

Banana Griddlecakes$11.50

Drinks

On Fountain

Pepsi

Diet Pepsi

Mist twist

Dr. Pepper

Lemonade

Iced Tea

Iced Tea$3.00

Juice & Milk

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$4.00

Cranberry Juice$3.00

Grapefruit Juice$3.00

Milk$2.50

Chocolate Milk$2.75

Locally Roasted & Fresh Brewed

EXO Drip Coffee$4.00

Toddy Cold Brew$4.00

Hot & Cold Espresso Drinks

Espresso$3.00

Americano$3.00

Latte$4.00

Cappuccino$3.50

Caffe Mocha$4.50

Specialty Drinks

Maya Chai Tea Latte$4.50

Hot Tea$3.00

Hot Chocolate$3.50

Overall ratings and reviews