The Cup Cafe
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Takeout
(520) 798-1618Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Contemporary American
- Hours of operation
Breakfast & Lunch
Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm - Phone number
(520) 798-1618
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Karl de la Ossa
- Private party contact
Melissa Matriss: (520) 622-8848 ext. 201
- Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
- Cross street
Toole Ave.
- Parking details
Valet parking across at Maynard's Market and Kitchen Friday and Saturday evening for only $5, Street metered parking is available, and the 5th Street Parking garage located on 5th Street directly across from the Hotel Congress is another option.
- 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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Breakfast
Two Eggs* 'N' Toast any Style$9.00
breakfast potatoes, your choice of wheat, sourdough, gluten free, or english muffin
Congressional Omelet$13.00
breakfast potatoes, toast, your choice of three items: avocado, bell pepper, tomato, green chiles, jalapeño, mushrooms, onions, spinach, fresh herbs, cheddar, goat cheese, gruyère, asadero, bacon, ham, sausage, AZ chorizo. more than three items + $1 each
Quiche du Jour$15.00
rotating Pivot Produce veggies, green salad, house-made champagne vinaigrette, fresh strawberries, toasted almonds
Brioche French Toast$11.00
vanilla-orange battered brioche, powdered sugar, maple syrup
The Deposition$13.00
two buttermilk pancakes, eggs, bacon, butter, maple syrup
Cast Iron Baked Eggs$16.00
two poached eggs*, ham, leeks, shallots, gruyère cheese, cream, fines herbes, breakfast potatoes, toast
Creole Breakfast$16.00
andouille sausage, two eggs*, hotel potatoes, house-made biscuits and gravy
Huevos Rancheros$14.00
two eggs* any style, asadero and cotija cheeses, vegan cowboy beans, corn tortillas, sauce ranchero, cilantro, breakfast potatoes
Vegan Breakfast Tacos$13.00
scrambled tofu, breakfast potatoes, peppers, onions, cashew poblano crema, cilantro, Cruz Farm corn tortillas
Barrio Toast$13.00
grilled Barrio Bread, smashed avocado, lime juice, grilled tomato, two eggs*, cracked black pepper, dressed mixed greens, toasted almonds. or substitute tofu scramble for eggs!
Chilaquiles Verde$14.00
braised pork, two poached eggs*, corn tortilla strips, tomatillo sauce, asadero and cotija cheeses, cilantro, fresh fruit
Braveheart$16.00
smoked beef brisket, sourdough, grilled tomatoes, sautéed spinach, gruyère cheese, two poached eggs*, sausage gravy, breakfast potatoes
Bagel & Lox$14.00
tequila-cured lox, capers, sliced tomato, red onion, greens, chopped egg, garlic chive cream cheese
Lunch
available 11am to 2pm. all sandwiches come with your choice of garden salad or papas fritas. add fresh fruit or cup of soup + $2
Cubano$15.00
pressed bakery roll, braised pork, smoked ham, gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, jalapeño, dill pickles, dijon mustard, chipotle mayo, cilantro, fresh lime juice
Tucson Dip$15.00
local chile smoked brisket, cheddar cheese, creamy horseradish, crispy onions, bakery roll, green chile au jus
Spicy Chicken Sandwich$15.00
grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado, roasted poblanos, chiltepin remoulade, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun
Fried Tofu Sandwich$15.00
tofu, cabbage slaw, pickles, secret sauce, potato bun
Real Thing$15.00
1/2 lb. beef chuck patty*, butter lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle, potato bun
Fish 'N' Chips$14.00
Crooked Tooth beer-battered cod, pepper slaw, spicy tartar sauce, lemon, papas fritas
Soup & Salad
available anytime
Soup du Jour
it's the soup of the day. mmmm, that sounds good...I'll have that.
- cup$6.00
- bowl$9.00
Southwest$13.00
mixed greens, roasted corn, pico de gallo, avocado, asadero & jack cheese, corn tortilla strips, house-made cilantro-lime vinaigrette
Caesar$10.00
romaine hearts, brioche croutons, parmesan cheese, fresh lemon, house-made Caesar dressing
The Depot$18.00
grilled flank steak*, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, avocado, smoked crispy onions, house-made roasted shallot dressing
Harvest$15.00
spinach, arugula, butternut squash, chickpeas, goat cheese, dried cranberries, sliced apples, blood orange supremes, red onion, blood orange vinaigrette
Tacos
available 11am to close; 3 per order
Drunken Fish$12.00
Crooked Tooth beer-battered cod, pico de gallo, cabbage, chipotle aioli, pickled red onions, Cruz Farm corn tortillas
Mission Street$12.00
crispy pork belly, jalapeño aioli, jicama slaw, OJ-pickled jalapeños, Cruz Farm corn tortillas
Papa y Chile
roasted potatoes, poblano peppers, jalapeño aioli, cabbage, pickled onions, cilantro, Cruz Farm corn tortillas
Starters
Barrio Bread$7.00
Tucson's own award-winning Barrio baguette served with house-made herb butter, basil pesto, chili infused oil and vinegar
Cafe Fries$6.00
fries, malt vinegar aioli
Lettuce Wraps$12.00
chickpea fritter, pickled vegetables, smoked cashews, harissa
Sweet Chili Calamari$15.00
fried calamari, sweet chili Mae Play sauce, smoked cashews, scallions, peppered cabbage, pickled jalapeño
Barrio 3 Cheese Board$18.00
Tucson's own award-winning Barrio baguette, 3 seasonal cheeses, smoked cashews, pickled veggies, fruit, house-made jam
What 1,564 people are saying
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- 4.5Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.3Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected
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 1564 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(520) 798-1618311 E. Congress St. Tucson, AZ 85701
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
Toole Ave.
- Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
- Hours of operation
Breakfast & Lunch
Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm - Cuisines
Contemporary American
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Valet parking across at Maynard's Market and Kitchen Friday and Saturday evening for only $5, Street metered parking is available, and the 5th Street Parking garage located on 5th Street directly across from the Hotel Congress is another option.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Karl de la Ossa
- 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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(520) 798-1618
- Private party contact
Melissa Matriss: (520) 622-8848 ext. 201