Brunch is more than a meal between breakfast and lunch — it’s a social event synonymous with relaxation, laughter, and good company. There’s a leisurely air to the scene, where we enjoy freshly made food and drink while taking a short break from life’s demands. With Tucson, Arizona’s overflowing sunshine on most mornings and a close-knit welcoming community, brunch is a favorite high desert pastime.
Cup Cafe
Located in the iconic 1919-built Hotel Congress, local favorite Cup Cafe has served up some of the best brunch in Tucson for decades. Open at 8 a.m. daily, Cup Cafe’s irresistible breakfast menu is available until 2 p.m., making any day the right day for brunch. You can’t go wrong with the Cast Iron Baked Eggs with goodies like ham, breakfast potatoes, and gruyère cheese, or the Chilaquiles Verde with braised pork, two poached eggs, and asadero and cotija cheeses, or the mouthwatering Brioche French Toast.
5 Points Market & Restaurant
Thursday through Monday, swing by the always hip 5 Points Market & Restaurant, where brunch is served from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This spot is all about paying living wages, providing health insurance, and using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. The menus, built around food from local farmers, change seasonally. No matter the season, rest assured that the atmosphere and thoughtful brunch items do not disappoint.
HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
A can't-miss downtown Tucson Saturday and Sunday brunch joint is HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery. The weekend brunch (and brunch cocktails!) menu begins at 11 a.m. Take your pick from offerings like Stuffed French Toast, Crispy Potato Tacos, Vanilla Yogurt Parfait, and the Ribeye Breakfast Sandwich.
The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol
For a luxurious brunch buffet, head north to enjoy picturesque mountain views at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this Catalina Foothills brunch buffet features made-to-order omelets, smoked salmon, rotating carving stations, eggs benedict, waffles, pasta, artisanal cheeses, and a multitude of other options to scratch your Sunday brunch itch.
Nook
Another downtown Tucson brunch restaurant making big things happen is Nook. Relax on a hidden patio with plant life and sunshades while you delight in a fresh and tasty brunch. The menu is expansive and includes a Power Parfait topped off with agave drizzle, numerous folded eggs, salads, sandwiches, and specialties like the Breakfast Tamale Pie, The Godfather Benedict, and to-die-for Huevos Rancheros.
Seis Kitchen - Mercado
Brunch at Seis Kitchen - Mercado is the ideal way to start a lazy day. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., take your pick from savory breakfast burritos like the Chorizo Burrito, Avo Burrito, or Chile Verde Burrito. If burritos aren’t your speed, they have first-rate breakfast tacos and breakfast platos. Take a look at their menu; you're sure to find more than a few dishes to keep you satisfied.
