Prep & Pastry has a funky, grungy, offbeat charm that feels perfectly at home in Tucson. This is one of their two Tucson locations--the Campbell Avenue spot, with the other on Grant Road. It's a very casual place staffed by kind and welcoming students, and the food is genuinely good. The Smoked Salmon Beni stood out in the reviews, and it did not disappoint when I finally got to try it. I'll be attaching a photo, but it tasted every bit as good as it looked. I also noticed the shaved steak sandwich on the menu and in several Yelp photos, so I'll definitely have to come back and try that next. I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and overall character of the place. read more

Prep & Pastry - Smoked Salmon Beni - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

These Pastries Should Probably Be Illegal Prep & Pastry has been serving Tucson since 2014, and after eating here, I completely understand why they've built such a loyal following. This review is only about the pastries because the rest of their menu deserves an entirely separate review. The first thing I noticed was how incredibly light and airy everything was. Every bite felt fresh, fluffy, and perfectly balanced. The frosting wasn't overly sweet, and nothing tasted heavy or overwhelming. As I've gotten older, I've become much more conscious about what I eat. Surprisingly, these pastries never leave me with that "I shouldn't have done that" feeling. They're indulgent without being excessive. Now let's address the real issue... I always buy two. Not because I'm planning ahead. Because I know exactly what's going to happen if I don't. I'll eat one in the parking lot, sit there for a minute pretending I'm satisfied, then make what is almost certainly an illegal U-turn and head back inside for another. At this point, I believe the owners should stand trial in a savory Food Court of Law. Dun... Dun... "In the Criminal Food Justice System, pastry-based crimes are considered especially delicious. In Tucson, the dedicated foodies who investigate these sugary felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Pastry Unit. These are their stories." Prep & Pastry is guilty of making "I'll just have one" the biggest lie you'll tell yourself all week. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, brunch, or simply because life is better with a great pastry, this place delivers. WIT Inspection Score: -- Truly Among the Best. read more

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I had only been here for a Yelp event so this was my first time dining in. I knew the food was good from the event that I attended in the past. I ordered steak and egg sandwich. It was not what I was expecting but was deliciois. The quality of the bread was AMAZING. Also their potatoes were superb. Our server was very nice and attentive. It is a very popular restaurant but you can put yourself on the wait-list ahead of time so we didn't have to wait ther long, which is a huge pro! Absolutely love this place! read more

Prep & Pastry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Service excellent- Walked up to patio and she seated immediately. She brought pup cups of water for each dog(2 ttl). Love dog friendly places! Ambiance - good seating for both dogs on patio in corner . Food? Always great here and I like to try new items besides the always awesome avocado toast. This time I tried the Southwest Croissant Sammie and oh my the chorizo was so good! Egg, Arugula , Muenster cheese and aioli super complimentary and this was huge! It came with toasted baby Yukons that were seasoned and roasted to perfection. Could not eat them all and had for breakfast next day. All in all- highly recommend this place! read more

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1st time here ,w 2 guest . I had 1/2 club bisque tomatoe soup . My guest had a full plate of club sandwiches w fries n a Cuban sandwich w fries . They do have craft beers , my guest had lavender, honey matcha. Nice place also has an outdoor patio. Our server was attentive to us . But didn't tell us his name . Nice place to come n visit w friends n catch up . Nice n cool inside. read more

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*All Hail the Omelette and prep potatoes, had it dashed to me to make my morning easy. Delicious. The mushrooms really made the dish! read more

Prep & Pastry - *All Hail the Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came here on a date on a Saturday. It was last minute but we got a table. The food was so so. My date got the salmon Benedict which was alright. I got the chicken sandwich which was very pickle forward. I hate pickles. The slaw was actually mixed with mayo cabbage and chopped pickles. That's not described on the menu. I got something else which was the confit duck breakfast skillet. I enjoyed that much more and it was very good! read more

Prep & Pastry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Fabulous restaurant still hits it out of the park for me. And today I learned that you can ask for a half order so you can try several options when you're undecided! How great is that? Prep and Pastry is known for their GENEROUS servings and the option to try 2 or 3 selections in half portions is a great way to save calories, leftovers requiring multiple take home containers, and face when your dining companions observe glutinous portions! Sat on the patio which was bustling but surprisingly quiet. Food is delicious no matter what you order. A lovely start to the weekend. Love this place! read more

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We were visiting the area and looking for a place for brunch. Saw the reviews and decided to give it a try. So glad we did! Right at the start the coffee/tea drinks were amazing! Then the brunch foods were filling and tasty! If you are in the area stop here for a bite, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Food was excellent but we were ignored by our waiter the entire time. We had to flag him down to order after waiting forever. Other people who came in after us already had their food and we were still waiting to order. Even when asking for a to go box for leftovers, he said he would be right back, but never returned. We had to flag somebody else in the vicinity to ask for one. She promptly brought one. The atmosphere was pretty chill. We came on Sunday at 1 PM and most of the big crowd had left already. It was lively but quiet enough to hear each other. The food was a 5 star rating, but the service really was about a 2. read more

Prep & Pastry - Prep Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The seasonal salad with chicken is one of my go to lunches to grab when I'm in the area. It's honestly one of the best salads I've had in all of Tucson. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love the addition of sweet potatoes, and my favorite salad base, arugula. Service is friendly on the phone and when I pick up and it's always ready in 10-15 minutes. read more

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Cute ambiance, great service and yummy food! I probably wouldn't get the salmon Beni again but would definitely get the banana cream pastries and that yummy coffee. The prep potato's are definitely a must as well! read more

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I drove by shortly after they opened and it wasn't busy, so I stopped in for breakfast. I love the atmosphere of this place. It's beautifully decorated and very bright and airy. The waitress was great. I didn't catch her name, but she took good care of me. I ordered the Rose Vanilla Chai and the Blueberry Yogurt Bowl. The chai wasn't my favorite. I usually prefer a more full bodied, spicy chai. The rose and vanilla flavoring was nice, but it's probably not something I would order again. The yogurt bowl portion size was huge, and their granola is delicious. It started to get pretty busy and a bit loud, but overall it was a nice start to the day. The baked treats case looked amazing, but I was trying to be good, so I kept moving. All in all, it was a nice breakfast experience, and I always appreciate having good restaurants in the neighborhood. read more

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A cute and bright spot for a brunch crew of any size! If you do stop in, make sure to get an omelette; they steal the show. Honestly, the potatoes that come with the omelette steal the show. They're fluffy and crispy and perfectly seasoned!! The pastries also lived up to expectations. Definitely richer than most but yummy. Unfortunately, the french toast was just okay. It didn't miss the mark, more like just grazed it. A bit too dry, with scant berries, but seasoned well. The coffees I would not get again, particularly the hot one. Very watery and I'm not even sure if it was fresh. And yet, this place is still worth it. The omelettes and potatoes carry the rest to a pretty satisfying finish! read more

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Love love love this place! Yummy food, drinks and pastries. Dog friendly patio. This is one of our favorite brunch spots. The food is delicious and they give a perfect portion. Every dish we have tried has been fresh, tasty and great presentation. They always have a diverse spread of pastries so we grab a few to take home. All of their pastries have been amazing. My favorite is their cronut and the raspberry pop tart. Lastly and maybe most importantly, is their delicious drinks. I love the butterfly pea mimosa! Their butterfly pea palmer is great as well. YUMMY! Their service is always great. Attentive and friendly servers. The ambiance is lovely as well- very welcoming, nicely decorated and a bright open space. The patio is quite large and dog friendly. One of the best brunch spots around- we look forward to coming back. read more

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Visited Prep & Pastry for Easter Brunch today. Prep & Pastry continues to bring consistently good food and excellent ambiance to the Tucson Brunch scene. While busy, the staff was well prepared for the Easter onslaught. Service was prompt, friendly and efficient. My dining partner and I started out with Mimosa's (because, brunch!), The Cure for me and Fuzzy Navel Mimosa for herself. I got the Southwest Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and partner got the Monte Cristo. We both got the breakfast potatoes on the side. All good incredibly tasty. The restaurant had plenty of house made pastries available for nibbles. Thanks Prep & Pastry for a wonderful meal and great quality over the years. read more

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Delicious, affordable and cute atmosphere. Great for brunch with a friend, date spot, or family outing! Servers were also friendly, attentive, and approachable. read more

Prep & Pastry - Sausage and gravy with scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was near by shopping and decided to treat myself at this location which I am not often near. It was a weekend so a little busy but I still managed to find parking in their spacious lot and a seat at the bar (which I prefer as a party of one ). I had excellent service, very friendly and attentive. I took her recommendation for the mango mimosa and steak and egg sandwich and was not disappointed with either. Also Preps potato's are always on point so crispy but soft on the inside. I was glad they still had some pastries which is half the reason I come and couldn't resist taking two home which were birth delicious! Overall a great visit to this location ! read more

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I haven't been in years and this visit was just as good as I remembered! There are lots of gluten friendly options and seasonal ones. I had the smoked salmon bowl and rose chai. Both were amazing and I'm still thinking of both. I already can't wait to go back. The potatoes were perfectly crispy and tasted better than I remembered. I also tried their gluten sensitive raspberry donut and it was the best gluten free donut I've tried. Service was fantastic! Our waitress was very on top of it for a busy Sunday morning. The only downside was the parking situation. read more

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We hadn't been to Prep and Pastry in a while because life got busy, and it's not the easiest schlep for us. But when the chance for a Saturday brunch date with my husband came up today, it felt like the perfect opportunity. I absolutely loved the Bliss Bowl with poached eggs - they were cooked just right! My husband enjoyed his Monte Cristo, especially paired with the Banana Foster drink - and I had to steal some of his potatoes! The breakfast and brunch were as great as I remembered. The casual vibe, along with consistently great food and service, made it such a fun experience. Just a heads up - if you are visiting on the weekend, it's best to get on the waitlist online - it worked like a charm! Oh, and an Oro Valley location would be splendid. Just saying... read more

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Very tasty food (Sticky Pecan Roll and Simple Breakfast w/Bacon) in a comfortable environment with good background music (e.g. Van Morrison, Etta James, Corrine Bailey Raand Jack Johnson) and friendly service. read more

Prep & Pastry - Dining Room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The best spot for brunch! The staff is always super nice and the food is great! I also love the outdoor patio read more

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Prep & Pastry never disappoints. Everything we ordered was fresh, full of flavor, and came out looking just as good as it tasted. The portions were generous, the drinks were so good, and the atmosphere was cute and welcoming. The service was friendly too, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely one of my favorite brunch spots in Tucson and I'll definitely be back. read more

This place has a great menu with so many wonderful dishes to choose from, and the pastries are absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and welcoming with lots of seating available. The service really stood out--friendly, helpful, and efficient. Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or spending some time here, it's a great experience. read more

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Great food and good service .I liked that they have substantial choices offered on the menu. It's got a energetic vibe and always fun to go there . read more

We like to treat ourselves a few times a year and order takeout brunch, and have never regretted choosing either location of prep and pastry. This time, we went savory and got the juicy, loaded steak sandwich with to-die-for potatoes and the eggs Benedict. For a pick up order, they were fast and piping hot! Everything we've tried screams indulgence and quality, from the buttered toasted sourdough on sandwiches to the details of chai butter and rotating specialty coffee drinks, chai and matcha. You have customers for life! read more

Prep & Pastry - Nutella cold brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Coming from out of town, the greasy spoon place I usually go to for breakfast was closed for the day. We scrambled around to find a spot and saw P&P. Gave it a try, we are so glad we did! The Prep Omelette was seriously so delicious and seasoned to perfection. It was well balanced and cooked well. The potatoes! YUM! They were crispy but still soft. The toast and jam...that jam is to die for! Husband enjoyed his french toast and fruit, as well! We were both very impressed. Service was good too, I was never in need of anything, and my coffee was filled when I needed it! It was also very clean and wasn't overly expensive. The donuts and pop tarts in the case looked amazing, but we didn't try them. Next time! What a gem you have here! Highly recommend! read more

Went for breakfast, expected to be busier than it was but worked in our favor. Cinnamon rolls were huge. Server was friendly, she split our dishes for us. We had biscuits and gravy with fried chicken and smoked salmon hash, very good. Place is a bit too loud, when full might too difficult to hear. read more

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Prep & Pastry is always one of my top recommendations for best breakfast spots in Tucson. Specifically, a really cute spot for brunch! I've come a few times but most recently, my birthday gathering with the girls. We were sat on the patio even though inside is better. It was warm outside. No fans and the awning does not completely block the sun. I hope they remodel the patio to be more pleasant to want to choose to sit there maybe a garden wall would help otherwise you get a nice view of loud traffic and the pretty pink and purple adult shop across the street. The staff isn't the fastest but they're friendly enough when they're not overstimulated. Sitting inside makes for a better experience but overall still good! I like the menu selection and their assortment of mimosas! read more

Prep & Pastry - Monte Cristo with poached eggs and Butterfly Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day. I wanted to take my hard working staff for along with my team of directors for a breakfast nosh prior to heading into the office as I have done for the past 3 years. One of the primary reasons for choosing Prep & Pastry, is that while they don't take reservations, our party was too large and time sensitive for the wait list, and we wanted patio seating. Our reservation for 18 was granted without hesitation We were greeted with smiles, the service was perfect, the patio inviting, and they arranged the tables family style so we could see each other. The food, as always was delicious! read more

Prep & Pastry - Salmon Benedict with Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Reservation worked out. Attentive server and service, The place was bright airy and spacious although we had a table just for two- many 2 persons had a table for 4. We were hungry and torn about so many menu items. We ended up each getting our own breakfast plates and then sharing the French toast that has the chai butter and fruit which was so amazing. I'm so glad we had that to share between us. We both had the lady Earl Grey tea, which was delicious. The omelette and the Benny were delicious as well. I would totally go back here again. There were so many baked goods that looked delicious too but there were other items on the menu I would want to try next time. I would even wanna come back just to try their Cobb salad. It's just a cheerful nice place to be & the staff was very friendly. read more

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I was part of a relatively large group of ladies, the waitress was terrific! She kept all of our orders straight and our checks. I had the club sandwich, it was delicious! They make it with turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato. The servings are very generous. read more

It's a very lively restaurant with a large menu to select from. The mimosas are my favorite, the different flavors are awesome and a fun little weekend treat. read more

We came here for a birthday brunch. The food & drinks were delicious. We really came for a mimosa flight - which is really just a bottle of bubbly & 3 very small shot glasses of juices of your choice. It's nice but not what we expected. Service was good, not overly attentive which was fine for us. read more

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Came on Friday for brunch, it was about a 30 minute wait. A lot of the pastries were out by the time we came at noon so I would recommend coming earlier if you want the pastries! We ordered a shakshoushka, which was yummy and flavorful, with a good portion size. we also ordered a blueberry yogurt bowl which was larger than I expected (I wasn't able to finish it), it was tarty flavor and came with granola and fresh strawberries. Food came quickly and service was good! Lots of brunch and lunch menu options. read more

Prep & Pastry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We found Prep & Pastry, Campbell Blvd, Tuscan, AZ by chance. They offer many unique breakfast selections. The service was very good. My wife had from the menu, Return of the Mac and a cold Latte. Made with egg whites with spinach, mushroom, bits of sausage, avocado and tomato slices including on the side blueberry yogurt. She told me it was superb including the latte. I am boring and had eggs over easy with turkey sausage, delicious potatoes and toast. Coffee was excellent. We ate outside. Weather was nice but had busy street noise. That is not the fault of the restaurant. Our bill with tip was in the mid $40. A previous reviewer said their food is not Denny's but a much higher scale. I agree. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Pay in cash they give you a discount. Plenty of parking. There is s nice looking bar inside. read more

First time trying Prep & Pastry and I don't believe it's the right place for me. The best item I tried was the Honey Lavendar Chai. I ordered the Prep Omlette which contains goat cheese, pesto, spinach, avocado, tomatoes and some potatoes on the side. The potatoes were huge but the seasoning was not consistent. Most of the potatoes were bland which was disappointing. The goat cheese brought the omlette flavors together but it was not the best tasting. I liked that it was vegetarian but it needed something else to make it more worth it. My partner tried the Prep's Sausage Breakfast Sammie with a matcha. The matcha tasted like the powder wasn't mixed all the way. Service was quick at the beginning and then they forgot to check in towards the end of the meal. Nice sized location with indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, I won't be visiting again but I'm glad other people enjoy it. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants ever! It just never disappoints! My favorite dish there is def the monte cristo with a good mimosa. Highly recommend. read more

Prep & Pastry is a very chic and hipstery spot for breakfast and brunch. As their name implies, they specialize in delicious pastries along with great drinks and fresh food. The space is light and airy and I really enjoyed an early breakfast. I tried the Honey Lavender Chai, which was perfectly spicy, the Brown Sugar Prep Tart, and the Poblano Beni. The Brown Sugar Prep Tart was definitely my favorite thing I tried with a perfectly flaky crust, sweet but not overbearing frosting, and a rich, sugary center. The Poblano Beni had a good flavor but the herb cheddar biscuit was way thicker than I tend to prefer. Overall, it's a cute spot! read more

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Food was mediocre, overpriced, lacked unique flavor, and none of the dishes we got came with sides. I added a sausage *HOPING* it would help with flavor profiling and moisten the biscuits and gravy but it didn't... the sausage was overpriced for what I was given, and it was dry.... How do you make a sausage dry? Additionally, all of the fruit were dehydrated for the price we had to pay... we couldn't even be served fresh fruit, which is honestly hilarious. Honestly this place felt like a cash grab and I will never return or recommend this place. You will most likely find a better breakfast/brunch place in Tucson. Service was fine and the ambiance was mediocre. Overall a 4/10 read more

Prep & Pastry - Biscuits and Gravy with an addition of Sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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