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The Cup Cafe, Tucson, AZ

The Cup Cafe

4.7
4.7
2154 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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.

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
  • 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 2,154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • 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

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • 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 delights with "great food, service, and ambiance" in a historic setting. Known for its "impeccable service" and diverse menu, it's perfect for a pre-show meal or special occasion. Signature cocktails and desserts like coconut cream pie enhance the experience, while the lively atmosphere and "friendly staff" keep patrons returning.

2,154 Reviews
  1. Lynda

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    87 reviews

    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Pamela

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Anastasia

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Robert

    Tucson

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Steve

    Atlanta

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jo was an absolutely fabulous server!! Attentive and friendly!

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  7. laurie

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lots of vegan options. The vegan tamale was outstanding! My friend had the fish and chips. She loved it. It was enough for two light eaters.

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  8. marie

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous everything! Salmon, Cauliflower tacos, burger, drinks, AMBIENCE and STAFF!

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  9. Will

    Tucson

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A fine meal was had at Tucson’s historic Hotel Congress!

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  10. Cathy

    Tucson

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here for over 20 year and it keeps getting better and they are dog friendly

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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 4.7 stars by 2154 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 26 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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