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The Cup Cafe, Tucson, AZ

The Cup Cafe

4.6
4.6
2180 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
311 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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!

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
  • 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 2,180 people are saying

The Cup Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cup Cafe offers a charming dining experience with "reliably delicious and creative" dishes and "top-notch" service. Nestled in the historic Hotel Congress, it provides a varied menu from tasty tofu to satisfying steak, alongside "good cocktails, beer, and wine." The ambiance is "great," especially on the "lovely" patio.

2,180 Reviews
  1. Donna

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Enjoyed a birthday on their patio. Just lovely.

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  2. Suzanne

    Phoenix11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fish and chips. Lovely evening on the patio. A good vibe and great food. Wonderufl waitress

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  3. Jill

    Phoenix24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming place with lots of history. We shared an appetizer,a salad and a main and still took food home. We both thought the pork schnitzel was outstanding. My husband liked the calamari but I thought it was too chewy. Next time I would get the sweet chili sauce on the side so I could add it as needed . Loved the s Ceasar salad with fresh grated Parmesan . Our server was very attentive and brought dishes already split. Wished we had had room for desert!

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  4. Chris

    Tucson15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Easter brunch! Food and service very good, couldn't have asked for a better dining experience.

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  5. Margaret

    Tucson22 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the Easter Dinner and we paid $80 including tip. It was a horrible disappointment. The choices on the menu were crazy...a sandwich? pasta? My friend's steak was so tough she couldn't' eat it. My quiche was rolled like enchiladas, and it was cold. I asked for it to be sent back to the kitchen to warm up. I didn't enjoy the filling, as it was roughly cut vegetables. I have liked this restaurant in the past, but they clearly overreached this time. They were clearly not prepared to serve hot, delicious food. At that price they could have used a better grade of steak. The waitress was very helpful and accomodating.

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  6. Layla VIP

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Came for Easter Brunch. The food was delicious and creative cocktail menu. Super charming place, would definitely come back again!

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  7. MARCIA

    Tucson2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant! Steak was cooked right but tough. Dessert was great!

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  8. Linda VIP

    Portland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter brunch was excellent - we loved everything we had - we ordered different things so we could share. We had booked an inside table not knowing what the weather would be & they graciously found us a table on the patio. It is so beautiful on the patio. The food & service are always top-notch. One of our favorite restaurants!

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  9. Tiffney VIP

    Tucson16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, drinks, and ambience ; a great place to take your out of town guests

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  10. Annie

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat outside on a surprisingly cool evening but still comfortable. Food & drinks were good…especially the ribs with mac & cheese & tofu sandwich. Our waiter was very friendly & helpful.

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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 2180 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
10:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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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