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The Cup Cafe, Tucson, AZ

The Cup Cafe

4.6 (2196)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
311 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 2,196 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Healthy

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Healthy

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cup Cafe, nestled in the historic Hotel Congress, offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and excellent service." Guests rave about its "unique and creative" menu, inclusive vegan options, and charming atmosphere. Despite occasional price concerns, the cafe's "friendly staff" and "delicious desserts" make it a Tucson treasure.
2,196 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    Tucson45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great dinner at The Cup Cafe. The East End Old Fashioned was excellent. The Caesar Salad very good. The Mission Street Tacos were awesome, and the Fish & Chips never disappoint. The service from Emery was outstanding. It's why The Cup is one of our go-to restaurants in downtown Tucson. Highly recommend.

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  2. Michael

    Tucson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent well trained staff, just a great place for friends to meet and enjoy food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. The Cup has it all.

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  3. Rebecca VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good and unique food in a funky historic setting

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  4. Molly VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always such delicious food and excellent service at Cup Cafe. I love that there are vegan options- even for dessert!

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  5. Conni VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I love this place and eat there often. We shared the curried seafood stew, which they happily divided for us. It was delicious! Many choices for dessert! We shared a piece of coconut cream pie that was perfect. Only negative: the bill had a blank for a tip FOR THE CHEF. No way. Pay your staff!

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  6. Linda

    Phoenix / Arizona12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner, and I’m fully aware of our crazy rising costs, but I was a bit taken aback by the entree prices. It kind of takes the fun out of eating out. 😢 But, food and service were good.

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  7. JOSEPH

    Seattle / Eastern Washington13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service very accommodating and friendly. Pleasant energetic vibe and OUTSTANDING food...at a Great Price!!! Super value on every level.

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  8. Alexis

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was greats, cute patio and great service!

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  9. Becky

    Tucson7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful Mother’s Day breakfast at the Cup Cafe! Service was excellent, and so was the food! We were seated outside. I was a little surprised since I made the reservation probably 3 weeks ago. Not thrilled with flies cruising around but it wasn’t too horrible. Noise level outside was a bit loud at first but it mellowed out. Overall we would return because the service and food were excellent!

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  10. Nozomi

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is inside Hotel Congress. We were going to see a performance at The Century Room and we thought The Cup Cafe would be a perfect place for dinner. And it was delightful! We ordered fish tacos, cauliflower tacos, and fish n chips with Barrio Blonde beer. Everything was delicious. The portions were just right. The server was great and she was right there when we needed her. The entire staff was professional and engaging. We elected to sit indoors because it was a hot evening. But we would definitely sit outside on a cooler night. We will be back!

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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 2196 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
9:00 PM
Booked 18 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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