Let me just say that never in my 42 years of life has my mouth tasted a better pancake. I'm in town for the weekend and holy moly this place did not disappoint. Some may say.... Eggs and bacon are just eggs and bacon it's pretty much the same at the Waffle House or Denny's or any other breakfast place but ma'am!! No! You are mistaken. This pancake was the blueberry lemon and it was sooooo good. It was crispy and fluffy at the same time. The flavors of the blueberry and lemon were perfect. My over easy eggs were nice and runny, the bacon was thick and crispy and the hash were golden brown and perfect. The staff was just as wonderful as the food. Kudos Baja Cafe we will be back! read more

We had excellent food and extremely good service. Our service was beyond wonderful. I believe her name is Casey. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Outstanding breakfast with great service. We will be back and look forward to our next meal there.

A really unique eating experience - in a good way. We enjoyed a mimosa, pancake combo with Pecan Roll pancake, and waffle combo with Classic Liege Waffle. We noted the deliciousness of the egg and hash browns - typically the eggs and hash browns don't even make it into my review. Not the case at Baja Cafe, the eggs and hash browns were so well done and exactly as I requested. The Pecan Roll pancake was so good, similar to eating a pecan cinnamon role with the BEST candied pecans. The Classic Liege Waffles is a unique eating experience that you need to embrace. It's a dense waffle with little sugar crystals - almost like eating a really sweet bread - try it. I would not add the syrup until you try it in case you don't want to add the added sugar. There was a 45 minute wait but that was less than most brunch spots on Easter Sunday. We would revisit. read more

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Good food, location good, & very friendly. I go frequently & love it. Recommended to everyone. Won't be disappointed with food or service.

Still don't understand why you closed your restaurant on Ina. It was always busy I loved going there. It was the only good place to go for breakfast food in my area. read more

Always delicious food, efficient yet friendly wait staff and good, hot coffee. Today our waiter, Eric, was welcoming and attentive. My three egg omelette was loaded with the spicy bacon mix, spinach and tomato. Definitely a take home box for me. The hash browns always have a nice, crispy exterior with soft tasteful potatoes inside. One of our favorite breakfast spots. read more

My first time here and I loved the ambiance! We were a party of two and asked for first available since it was crowded and luckily we got a spot at the bar as opposed to outside. It was still too cool to be sitting outside but a lot of larger parties were outside. We shared the brisket red enchiladas - Delicious! And we shared the snickerdoodle pancake so yummy! I typically don't like restaurant coffee but theirs was quite good also! Definitely recommend but expect a little bit of a wait especially on a weekend. read more

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First time here and it was definitely a fun one! I had some friends visiting so we popped in. Had about a half hour wait on Saturday morning. Not too bad. The vibe is kind of like a modern diner I'd say? Lot of moving parts, cool artwork, overall solid. I got the corned beef and eggs. The corned beef is cooked for 12 hours and is super moist and tasty. Really enjoyed it! Solid portion size too. Overall, everyone enjoyed the meal! read more

Spot on service and the food was excellent. Good vibes as well. I would definitely come back.

I came here for a BDay Brunch with a large group of 9 yesterday and we had about a 30min wait (it was around 1pm so near the end of brunch). Tracy was great, I appreciated her help and recommendations. I ended up getting the Carne Asada Chilaquiles and thought they were delicious and a generous portion. They came with a side of hash browns as well. I had the waffles with powered sugar for dessert and they were good but pretty hard. I did not like the prickly pear margarita or prickly pear mimosa, both were way too sweet for me. Their regular margarita and regular mimosa were much better and I recommend trying those (with only a tiny splash of OJ in the mimosa). read more

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Small pancake, not! It was delicious and abundant! Avocado Toast, wonderful, flavorful and beautifully presented. Service was excellent, atmosphere was comfortable. We sat outside. I will go back and recommend to people inquiring. Thank you Baja!! read more

Baja Cafe had some great food and really fast and friendly service. They have indoor and outdoor seating options which is nice and the prices seem reasonable for the amount of food you get. The selections are also extensive. I recommend checking out all of the Benedict and pancake options and splitting a couple with a group. (A single pancake takes up the whole plate). I had the classic Benedict which wasn't too adventurous compared with some of their other options but it was still extremely tasty! Can't wait to go back and try some of their other options. read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - Classic Ham Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Very busy on a Saturday so the servers were running like crazy. They were all calm and in control in spite of the number of people. Maria was our server and she was fantastic-great attitude and beautiful smile! totally in control despite there being 9 of us. Food was amazing- very diverse menu and very large portions. read more

Food was amazing, service was prompt and atmosphere was current. Did I mention the food was amazing? My hubby had the specialty Benedict and I did breakfast tacos and we shared a small pecan pancake. It was incredible. Don't let the crowd waiting outside for a table discourage you - for a party of two we were told 15 minutes yet it was less than 5 read more

I think I've already given them 5 stars before but I just wanted to again bc A) the food is soooooo good (machaca is the best!!!) B) the service is impeccable C) they listen to really good music All the locations are great in their own right, but for whatever reason it's always best here. read more

Hands down my favorite breakfast place in Tucson. It's very small and they do not do reservations, so be prepared for a wait. However, the wait moves very quickly and the service is great. I haven't had anything here that I have disliked. read more

For fans of breakfast, Baja Cafe is a MUST! Whether you're in the mood for sweet or savory, you have so many options to choose from their extensive menu. The portions are big and definitely shareable (or to have leftovers). Due to COVID, we have ordered takeout twice - the online ordering through their website was easy and pickup time was accurate. Craving sweet? Based on previous reviews, I decided to try one of their specialty pancakes, and it was soo worth it (thank you, fellow yelpers!). I had the eggs and pancake combo (to also get something savory) which came with 2 eggs any style, a side of crispy bacon (you can also choose ham or sausage), hashbrowns, and a strawberry pancake. The strawberry pancake was amazing - caramelized with strawberry brown sugar so a bit of crunch in the fluffy pancake and topped with fresh strawberries and vanilla bean glaze. Great balance of textures and flavors. Craving savory? The huevos rancheros are huge - 2 tortillas with black beans, cheese, red and green sauce, and 2 eggs any style. The pico de gallo and avocado add a nice freshness and lightness. My husband has had the corned beef which he enjoyed, but his favorite so far is the brisket carmelo benedict - topped with fire roasted green chiles, pico, and a smoked gouda cheese sauce and red chile sauce that added a nice mixture of flavors. Overall, such a great takeout experience in these times - can't wait to see what we'll try next! read more

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Really good breakfast place with creative takes using familiar breakfast ingredients. My wife and I visited here because we were looking for a dog friendly place to eat breakfast. Normally, taking the pup limits our options, but this place was one of those rare finds where we felt like we didn't have to make any compromises. There's a large dog friendly patio which was equipped with enough space heaters to keep everyone warm on this particularly chilly Tucson morning. We started with a round of beverages. I had the Bloody Mary which was amazingly flavorful and savory. A perfect breakfast companion. My wife got a mimosa which she said was among the best mimosas she's ever had - well balanced flavor wise with a generous pour of the good stuff mixed in. When the food arrived, I continued to be impressed. I ordered the short ribs and tots platter which had queso, tater tots, short ribs, poached eggs and other fixings beautifully arranged in a bowl. The serving of short ribs was very generous, and all the flavors and textures worked beautifully together. My favorite wife ordered the train wreck which was a similar experience - generous portions, fresh ingredients and a well balanced dish over all. My sister joined us and ordered short rib tacos. The short ribs portions were extremely generous, so much so that I questioned whether they got her order right initially. There was so much meat on the plate, there's no way you could fold the tortillas into a taco shape until you'd eaten half the meat first. Luckily, the dish comes with a generous serving of tortilla chips so you can do just that. For dog owners who want to bring their pups, I think this place is close to a 5. There simply aren't many dog friendly places out there that match Baja's quality of food and dining experience. If I'm rating it on the quality of food and dining experience alone, I'd say it's closer to a 4-4.5. Our server was excellent and attentive, but the hostess seemed overwhelmed and quoted us a 30 minute wait, then after we waited 30 minutes quoted us another 25 minute wait. We had to muster the courage to check in a third time before they realized the mistake and then seated us immediately. It was a small snafu, and probably won't impact every diner's experience, but it did factor into our overall experience. At the end of the day, this is one of those times I wish I could give a half star rating. I think this place is perfectly rated at a 4.5. That said, I think this place could easily earn a 5 in my book after we eat through a little more of the menu and have a few more service experiences to truly gauge the quality of the service experience over all. For now, I'm calling this a very strong 4. read more

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Amazing food and great service. Best avocado toast I've ever had and the snickerdoodle pancake was to die for! We went twice in the week we were here. read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - Combo with snickerdoodle pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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First of all, I had no idea what to order because everything on the menu sounds amazing. At the suggestion of my server, I went with the coyote Benedicts and a snickerdoodle pancake on the side because I had to try it. The Benedicts were honestly one of the best things I've put in my mouth in 43 years on this planet, and I have been blessed with many good experiences and worked as a professional chef. The jalapeño bacon really makes them sing. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. The kitchen looks clean and well organized. I will definitely be back! Thank you for a great experience! read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - Coyote Benedicts and Snickerdoodle Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Not a lot to say that hasn't already been said, but I thought I might as well as add praise to the place I've been going all my college years and beyond. Baja Cafe hits the spot. Every. Single. Time. Portions are HUGE and hearty. Expect a food mountain. You won't leave here hungry. My go-tos are the corn beef hash and eggs and the short rib tots. The snickerdoodle pancake is an essential here and perfect for sharing. Whatever you get, you won't be disappointed. read more

The food was fantastic!!! Try the cinnamon roll pancakes!! The staff was very friendly too.

First timers here. Service was awesome, food was unbelievable! Had the Wyatt ERP and it did not disappoint. Wife had the blueberry/ lemon pancake and it was more than she and I could finish. Can't wait to come back to try something new. read more

Best Breakfast in the SouthWest, period... Pancakes are ridiculous Eggs Benedict, unreal combination that will dazzle your tastebuds Huevos Rancheros, yes please, all of them They also have an extensive "get the party started" drink list, but I don't drink so I enjoy watching people get and drink there's What makes Baja great are a few things, their variety of a base few items, understanding of contrast and compliment as well as paying attention to texture. These details separate a breakfast joint and a breakfast destination... If I ever move away from Tucson, I'll come back to have breakfast at Baja Cafe. Hell, I'd coordinate friends from all over to come to Tucson and binge breakfast here and then spread out the taco/Chipilon love over the city. This is one thing democrats and Rebulicans agree on, the best breakfast in the SouthWest... read more

Insanely good Bloody Mary served with bacon for your health. Huge portions all around and absolutely delicious food. Huevos Rancheros and birria enchiladas were highlights. read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - Benedict Special Madness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place was absolutely incredible. We're in from Colorado and wish we could take it home with us. Our waiter Destine was absolutely amazing. I wanted to take him with us. He was attentive and friendly the food has been the best breakfast I've ever had. ITS WORTH THE WAIT!! read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - This is the coyote Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is likely the best breakfast/brunch food I have eaten in many years ! The Wyatt Earp was full of flavor from the tamale pie to the bacon and sauces . The egg preparation is adjusted to your preference. Topping off the savory , I ordered the pecan roll pancake . The crunchy candied topping was cooked into the pancake . If you love cinnamon rolls , this won't disappoint . It was perfect ! The portions are large for all the entrees. The vibe is a relaxed cafe that seems to have steady flow of people coming for food . Next time I am in Tucson , I will definitely come back. . read more

I ordered avocado toast. My friends ordered 2 different types of omelet with hash brown. My avocado toast bread was soft and falling apart. I had to cut it. The bacon was nicely done and crispy. It was a very generous portion. The presentation was poor and not appealing. Same with omelets. Very dinner type of heavy food. Service was great. We were sat right away and served was on point. I also ordered sparkling water but they do not offer it. I feel like everything tasted similar. Poor verity in flavors. I won't be coming back there read more

After hiking Sabino canyon, my friends and I went to Baja cafe. It was my first time eating there. I have to say they didn't disappoint. I ordered the classic huevos rancheros, which came with a side of hash browns. Perfect savory combo. The service was great, very friendly and quick. read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - Classic Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Such good food, but the wait, parking and service is a huge hit and miss. Waits have ranged 25 min-1 hour. Oftentimes I would go during high lunch periods so keep that in mind. Parking is always a miss. The lot shares too much business. Service has been very good one time and very poor another. However you will eat well!! read more

Super delicious pancakes. If you're a fan of lemon, it's like eating lemon bars in pancake form. The portion size was huge and shareable. The burrito was high quality and the waitress was super sweet, friendly and very attentive. Probably one of the best Baja's in Tucson. Just bear in mind that it gets super packed and there is not much room to maneuver around. Also it feels like everyone is watching everyone since it's so tight. However, worth it. This place is worth all the qualms. read more

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This is hands down one of the best breakfast spots in Tucson. The Benedicts are life altering and every single time we've eaten here it has been delicious and service was good. Who cares about the vibes when the food is this good? It's a basic small town breakfast vibe. read more

pt 1 the avocado toast yk what it do, I walked up in here with the intent of getting a small little meal before a hike. I ordered this avocado toast without realizing it was going to be this BIG. Eating this was a battle and I completely lost the battle. it was bigger than drakes johnson on a hot summer day in Wisconsin. But at the end of the day... it's still GOOOOOOOOOO GEORGIA BULLDOGS. pt 2 the shaggy snak this is a simple yet outstanding english muffin, knowing that i was about to hike up mount Everest, i went with a hearty meal meant for those with outstanding rizz and undeniable talent. I have also been told i look like shaggy so i guess that weighed into my order. Overall no complaints other than the outstanding portions, bring your eating stomach to this joint. pt 3 the cinny toast the more the merrier is an excellent description to what Baha Cafe embodies. the cinny toast was glorious... basically able to hold me 6 hrs before eating again and i'm an 18 yr old male. the bacon was also splendid as it gave me Popeye esk energy. overall amazeballz!! read more

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Saturday morning, 10am. Waited 10 minutes for a table. Very reasonable. Nice ambiance, a little loud when crowded. Service was immediate and very attentive throughout meal despite the packed house. Had huevos rancheros and southwest spicy tots with rib meat and poached eggs meals. Fantastic! I don't think there's a bad item on the menu. We're trying the waffles next time! This is a must visit on every trip to Tucson. read more

I can't express enough how awesome this place is. The staff is super friendly. Great service! Kass our server was so sweet and helpful! The interior is simple and welcoming. The outside seating is spacious. We started with a Bloody Mary and a pickly pear margarita and a classic Bloody Mary. They do have specialty bloody Mary's with cool toppings. We had the Wolverine eggs Benedict and the classic with pesto hollandaise. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Tucson. read more

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Jalapeño bacon, the Train wreck, the King Kong all are beyond amazing. It's too small & very busy but service & food is outstanding

The skillet was alright but I love the strawberry pancake! It's crispy and not too sweet! I have only ever come back for the pancake but am not the biggest fan of their main breakfast items. They have great quick service even when it's busy and have nice indoor and outdoor seating! read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - strawberry pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I made the regrettable decision to leave Tucson for Colorado about 2 years ago, and have been visiting my favorite city regularly since. As Tucson is a foodie heaven, squeezing the most out of my meals each trip is an ongoing challenge, and I must prioritize my favorites and new places with plenty of credible buzz. Given that set of restaurant decision criteria, we try to get to Baja as much as we can. It's just that fabulous. It's also usually busy, especially the Campbell location! First-timers are given a snickerdoodle pancake, which is bigger than your head and will blow your mind. My daughter went for the cinnamon roll pancake on our last visit and was not disappointed (see photo). Meanwhile, I tend to default to the Train Wreck, sometimes with the potatoes on the side so that I can function after enjoying it. (Starch-carb girl at most of those too!) Service is always friendly and pretty efficient even with the crowds, and the ambiance is fun - diverse audience, plenty of noise and kids, and your choice of patio or indoors. You won't regret your visit here - just plan on making it count as brunch as you won't be hungry for a while! read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - Cinnamon roll pancake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The snickerdoodle pancakes and 17 hr roasted Barbacoa breakast special are so good! Great service as well! read more

Baja Cafe on Campbell - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona