Nook - Tucson

Name: Nook - Tucson
Address: 1 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85701
Telephone: (520) 622-6665
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

185 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(520) 622-6665

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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 Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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

Popular dishes

Warm Blueberry Scones$8.00
butter, house jam
Power Parfait$8.00
overnight coconut oats, chia jam, fruit, granola, agave drizzle
Nickel and Lox Plate$12.00
pumpernickel, dill cream cheese, lemon oil, capers fresh lox, red onion, tomato, hard-boiled egg, seeds
Avocado Toast$10.00
French bread, smashed avocado, 24 hour tomatoes, roasted garlic, hard-boiled egg, micro greens, balsamic drizzle

Greenery

Nourish Bowl$12.00
falafal, avocado, hard-boiled egg, 24 hour tomato, cucumber, goat cheese, seeds, buttermilk dressed greens
Ginger Salmon Salad$12.00
flaked roasted salmon, Japanese restaurant-style house salad, avocado, ginger vinaigrette
Steak Panzanella Salad*$13.00
hanger steak, greens, cherry tomatoes, provolone, french bread, basil, cucumbers, creamy balsamic vinaigrette
Buddah Bowl$12.00
spinach, quinoa, avocado, sweet potatoes, broccoli, chickpeas, sprouts, carrots, tomatoes asian vinaigrette

Folded Eggs

served with smashed hash

Ham and Cheese$10.00
Jalapeno, Scallion, Bacon$10.00
Spinach, Tomato, Roasted Garlic$10.00

And

Toast and Jam$2.50
Egg$2.00
Little Griddle$4.00
Bacon$3.00
Fruit$4.00
Hash$4.00
Fries$4.00
Cottage Cheese$3.00
Side Salad$3.00
Biscuit and Jam$3.00
Avocado$1.50

Specialties

Burrito*$12.00
potatoes, fried eggs, cheese, green chili + onions, pico de gallo, ranchero sauce, avocado, cotija cheese
Breakfast Tamale Pie*$12.00
house-made corn masa, fire roasted chilis + cheese, ranchero sauce, salsa, eggs
Hanger Steak and Eggs*$14.00
Az local beef, red smoked chimichurri, smashed hash, eggs
Jumbo Biscuit and Gravy*$12.00
nanny's biscuit, chorizo gravy, 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
Honey-Chipotle Carnitas Benedict*$13.00
crumpet, crispy pork, wilted spinach, eggs, hollandaise
Breakfast Nook*$10.00
2 eggs, bacon, hash or griddlecakes

Something Sweet

Griddlecakes$10.00
Cinnamon Roll Griddlecakes$11.00
brown sugar swirl, cream cheese frosting
Chocolate Griddlecakes$10.50
chocolate chips
Banana Griddlecakes$10.50

Handheld

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

Bacon, Egg and Cheese*$10.50
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$1.00
Holla-Peño Burger*$13.00
AZ local beef, charred jalapenos, fried onions, burnt cheese, mayo, BBQ, bun
The Barrio Burger*$13.00
AZ local beef, chili rub, elote spread, Oaxaca cheese, greens
Breakfast Smash Burger*$13.00
AZ local beef, bacon, sunny side up egg, American cheese, tabasco ketchup, mayo, bun
The Tucson$12.00
chili chicken, green chilis + onions, tomato, lettuce, burnt cheese, chipotle mayo, bun
Fancy Grilled Cheese$11.00
proscuitto, aged white cheddar, provolone, house jam, arugula

Drinks

On Fountain

$2.75

Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Mist twist
Dr. Pepper
Lemonade

Iced Tea

Iced Tea$2.75

Juice & Milk

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$3.00
Cranberry Juice$2.50
Grapefruit Juice$2.50
Apple juice box$1.50
Milk$2.00
Chocolate Milk$2.50

Locally Roasted & Fresh Brewed

EXO Drip Coffee$3.00
Toddy cold brew$3.00

Hot & Cold Espresso Drinks

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

Espresso$2.50
Americano$3.00
Latte$4.00
Cappuccino$3.50
Caffe Mocha$4.50

Specialty Drinks

Maya Chai Tea Latte$4.00
Hot Tea$2.75
Hot Chocolate$3.50

What 185 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for brunch
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Best Food
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Krista
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nook was great! The food was yummy and the ambiance is nice. Modern and hip breakfast breakfast restaurant in downtown Tucson. The servers are nice. It's a little pricey and street parking is a little hard to find. But I'm glad we used Open Table to make a reservation the day before. It was a 35 minute walk up wait time on Sunday morning. As soon as my party arrived for our reservation, we got seated inside.
AS
AmberS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'll definitely return for the blueberry scones and the drunken tomato, and spinach folded egg ... or something new I haven't tried yet.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were great! Everything was delicious! We would go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and so was every person who came to our table to bring us food and drinks. We will be back!!
EC
EdwardC
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We arrived early for our reservations and the hostess made us wait while there was clearly a table open for our party and no other guests with or without reservations needed to be seated.
CP
ChrissyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were a party of four for brunch. Very innovative menu and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
I had a great experience. We had a reservation and only had to wait 5 minutes for them to clean the table. I know the time of the restaurant was busy, but I felt the food took a little too long to come out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was awesome—we’ll definitely be back!
KS
KelleyS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My new favorite breakfast place in Tucson!!! The breakfast power parfait was fantastic with fresh fruit to die for!!! My husband’s cinnamon roll pancakes were great as well. Quality ingredients ❤️
CO
COCO
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Whether weekend brunch or lunch, we love Nook. The food is excellent, and the staff is incredible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food! Great service! Look forward to trying out the patio
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a great brunch place! Loved the Benedict, pumpernickel toast and lox, burrito and burger!! Service was wonderful. Oh.. and the Bloody Mary!!! Thank you!!
K
Kyrene
Phoenix
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was very good and I would go again to try something else. It’s a pretty small place so expect a wait. We made a reservation and wanted to sit outside but with predicted rain, it was a smart decision to seat us inside. Nice place downtown.
AE
AndreaE
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved the creativity in the dishes and for the most part, portion sizes were just right. Still a bit noisy from my taste and tables a bit too close to each other.
r
robertp
Tucson
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice decor and pleasant service. Food was innovative and delicious.I would highly recommend. It's a bit difficult to locate restaurant hidden back behind patio thus the "Nook"
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
There’s no area for waiting so people are crowded in the doorway. I was required to wait for the other person in my reservation. When she arrived we were seated immediately. Our table was right in the traffic area for guests to go to the outside dining area. It made it quite disruptive. Service had a slow start but ended well. The food was very good, excellent presentation with great flavors and textures. Great value! I will definitely go back. I’d like to try the outdoor seating.
MM
MikeM
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nook remains consistently excellent in every regard.
j
judy
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Saturday morning brunch. Great service, wonderful food. There were a lot more people than the last time we went a couple months ago; recommend reservations. We will certainly return.
TB
TerriB
Phoenix
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Had brunch on a Sunday. Very interesting place. Outdoor dining area looks nice, but did not use because of heat. Champagne drinks are great. Will definitely go back in cooler weather and sit on porch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Slow service but Nice ambience and food selection. Everyone was very friendly but we waited Day long to be seen, and then for the food to come. We had to ask servers three times to get a refill of coffee.
AC
AmyC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
The food was really excellent, so I will be giving this spot another chance. Unfortunately the kitchen was SO slow. It took an hour to get our food. 2 of the 3 dishes came out after an hour. We had to wait an additional 10 minutes to get our side of pancakes. That seemed unnecessary and due to poor planning. They were fairly busy with a decent brunch crowd, but I go out for brunch often and other places don’t have the same delays with the same or busier dining rooms. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. The bathroom needed to be tidied up and the trash was completely full. Since the food was amazing and the staff was nice I’ll be back, but I would hope to have a shorter wait time for food and a cleaner bathroom.
BA
BethA
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a disappointment. Our go to place when visiting Tucson. Breakfast or lunch, it’s a perfect place. Great food and great staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cannot stop thinking about the Shakshuka Benedict! So yummy!!
MH
MonaH
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had a great time! The food was delicious! The best thing was the lox plate; that dill cream cheese spread was delicious! We will be dining there again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent. Would definitely go back.
RC
RobertC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
I was super excited to eat here but when we got there it wasn’t what I expected. I had a reservation but they stuck us in the back corner of the restaurant and it just felt as if we were walk-ins. The service was okay. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t outstanding. I assume they were understaffed or at least seemed to be understaffed so I really don’t think it’s fair to blame the server for the subpar service we received. We waited around 40 min to get out food (we were a party of 4) and when we got it, the food wasn’t really anything special. Overall, I don’t think I will be coming back. I was really bummed out with how poor my experience was because I was really looking forward to it a lot.
Q
Qcyclist
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is awesome, the servers are great the hostess was a little put out when we asked to be moved in side when we realized the outdoor patio had no misters or anything to cool the temps down from 100 degrees. She was a little vocal about her displeasure with the ask! The rest of the service saved the review!!! Highly recommend and enjoy the experience!
M
Missy
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience4
I do love Nook but the service is always something that can improve.
b
bernard
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything on the menu was fabulous, generous portions, reasonably priced, and great service. We will definitely be coming back.
L
isetteL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
was very good drinks and food exceeded expectations
KH
KendaH
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Everything was great for our brunch there, but it took an extreme amount of time (40 min) to get our food.
MG
MaryG
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The outdoor seating area was great. Our waitress was very pleasant -- unobtrusive but efficient. Food items weere somewhat non-traditional and delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took a while for our reservations but once seated everything was great. Food as always was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience5
Reserved a table ahead of time and got sat right away even though we were about 20 minutes early. Food was fantastic. Our party had both cold and hot coffee, both were delicious. The Mexican Candy Mimosa was to die for, and the Hawaii mimosa was great as well. Only downside was the service was a little slow, even for a non pushy person like me, and our waiter kept disappearing for long periods at a time. But the food made it worth it and will definitely be back.
X
Xandra
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Kale salad and blueberry scones were delicious.
KT
KelseyT
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had brunch for our 9 year anniversary at nook & this place was hands down the most enjoyable experience we have ever had at a restaurant. The hostess was so kind and attentive & then our server was so helpful & kind & honestly made our whole time enjoyable. My hubby had an issue with parking & our sever comp his AMAZING “drunk tomato” (Bloody Mary) & for him to be so kind as to comp his drink, that was just awesome. I’m sorry I can not remember his name but no doubt you’ll get an amazing server, whoever helps you. I have recommend this place to everyone I know & I will for sure be coming back asap! Best anniversary to date ❤️
RM
RobM
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Great staff, great food, amazing outdoor dining.
D
Diningre2
Seattle
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great overall; marred only by distasteful patron wearing a disgusting shirt which was derogatory to our current president with expletive F*ck Biden. Manager should not allow this!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience2
Food was delicious! I had invisioned a different vibe for the outdoor area but it was a good time regardless. I will be coming back sometime.
SD
SteveD
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place with quiet atmosphere to have brunch and catch up with friends. Windy outside but nice outdoor space, so we opted for indoor dining. We'll be back!

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 185 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(520) 622-6665

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 Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Takeout

Additional information

Cinnamon Roll Griddlecakes

Burrito

Steak Salad

The Lighter Side

Warm Blueberry Scones$8.00

Power Parfait$8.00

Nickel and Lox Plate$12.00

Avocado Toast$10.00

Greenery

Nourish Bowl$12.00

Ginger Salmon Salad$12.00

Steak Panzanella Salad*$13.00

Buddah Bowl$12.00

Folded Eggs

Ham and Cheese$10.00

Jalapeno, Scallion, Bacon$10.00

Spinach, Tomato, Roasted Garlic$10.00

And

Toast and Jam$2.50

Egg$2.00

Little Griddle$4.00

Bacon$3.00

Fruit$4.00

Hash$4.00

Fries$4.00

Cottage Cheese$3.00

Side Salad$3.00

Biscuit and Jam$3.00

Avocado$1.50

Specialties

Burrito*$12.00

Breakfast Tamale Pie*$12.00

Hanger Steak and Eggs*$14.00

Jumbo Biscuit and Gravy*$12.00

Shakshuka Benedict*$13.00

The Godfather Benedict*$13.00

Honey-Chipotle Carnitas Benedict*$13.00

Breakfast Nook*$10.00

Something Sweet

Griddlecakes$10.00

Cinnamon Roll Griddlecakes$11.00

Chocolate Griddlecakes$10.50

Banana Griddlecakes$10.50

Handheld

Bacon, Egg and Cheese*$10.50

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Holla-Peño Burger*$13.00

The Barrio Burger*$13.00

Breakfast Smash Burger*$13.00

The Tucson$12.00

Fancy Grilled Cheese$11.00

Drinks

On Fountain

Pepsi

Diet Pepsi

Mist twist

Dr. Pepper

Lemonade

Iced Tea

Iced Tea$2.75

Juice & Milk

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$3.00

Cranberry Juice$2.50

Grapefruit Juice$2.50

Apple juice box$1.50

Milk$2.00

Chocolate Milk$2.50

Locally Roasted & Fresh Brewed

EXO Drip Coffee$3.00

Toddy cold brew$3.00

Hot & Cold Espresso Drinks

Espresso$2.50

Americano$3.00

Latte$4.00

Cappuccino$3.50