Lovely staff and setting but the food was lackluster and expensive (fried chicken sandwich, salad with chicken).

This place is the definition of a popular brunch place. Even if you arrive early, there's always a line and the wait at the peak is about an hour. A lot of people must find it worth it because very few people leave to find other places. The food is very good. My partner and I have been twice and it has not disappointed. The first time I got "The Beni". It was cooked perfectly, a bit on the salty side, but it was very good. My partner got the Prep's Breakfast Sammie. He always eats it all in about 10 seconds. I think it's from a combination of hunger and the fact that it's really good. It's always a great way to start a weekend, just get there super early so you can grab a spot before the crowd comes. read more

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We discovered Prep & Pastry when our son was attending UofA. Although there may be long waiting time, the food is amazing and well worth the wait. The entire staff work tirelessly to provide great service as well. Everything on the menu is so delicious, you can taste the quality of the ingredients in every bite! Next time you're in Tucson, I highly recommend you stop in. You won't regret it. read more

Thank you to the great staff at Prep and Pastry for a very special Easter Sunday - under very difficult circumstances. Our small, family brunch was a delicious, bright spot! The food and drink they thoughtfully prepared and packaged for us was 10/10! I placed an order for Easter Sunday food late the week before. Green chile quiche, fresh cinnamon rolls, potatoes, and bacon plus a mimosa kit. The mimosas were great - a decent bottle of Proseco and a fresh rosemary honey syrup that added great flavor and a beautiful lilac color. Sunday morning pick up was easy - the staff was hustling and helpful. They were wearing gloves and masks, and everyone waiting for food was in good spirits and observing appropriate distancing. The food was packed in high quality togo containers and reheated easily as directed when I got home. Everything was delicious! I really hope they do a togo catering menu for Mother's Day - it will make me look good! And I can't wait to return for a sit down meal in their gorgeous space. Thanks for keeping us fed - in style! read more

Service was excellent and the food was just as good! I had the roasted sweet potato hash paired with a mimosa. Both were brought out promptly and the atmosphere was calm, inviting, and bright. read more

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

Wow, the restaurant scene is my parents' old neighborhood is really changing. This eatery is new to the area since I last visited and it definitely classes the neighborhood up a bit. I enjoyed a great breakfast here recently. Word is that the lines can sometimes be long but we went early enough to be quickly seated for our meal. The food is all fresh with some of the classics like pancakes, as well as interesting dishes such as my bowl of diced sweet potatoes, with other yummy stuff and eggs on top. Very tasty. Another person in our group had eggs Benedict that came out looking like a picture and apparently tasted great too. As an aside, the coffee is very good. Not that bitter Starbucks taste but, rather, a mild but strong enough brew to linger over. I love the casual but chic kind of look inside. I'm not sure how long this location has been open but everything looks so shiny clean that you'd think they were brand new. It's bright and sunny inside, with comfortable seating and homey touches like a giant chalkboard with signs and adages written out. One thing I always look for when I dine out is how the wait staff treat you, as well as how they treat each other. I really liked the friendly atmosphere that prevailed among wait staff and the fact that they genuinely seemed to enjoy their job. Our server was super friendly. At some point in the meal, another employee came by to say hello and ask if we were enjoying the meal. They seem to be able to strike the balance between showing solicitousness without being too in your face and overly hovering. Prices are pretty in line with what I'd expect for a fresh ingredient restaurant such as this one. read more

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Okay wow. My fiancé and I are self proclaimed foodies and we've eaten a lot of good food. But this place is now near the top of both of our lists! I was between two dishes so I asked our waitress and she recommended I get a half order of both, which ended up being PERFECT!!! I ordered an omelette with potatoes and the chefs special of the day, which was seared carrot cake French toast. I don't have the words to describe how awesome this meal was. Although slightly too salty, the potatoes were some of the best I've ever had and helped balance the sweetness of the French toast. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Also, our waitress, Arin, was SO nice! She made us feel welcomed and seemed to anticipate our needs before we even asked. She was attentive, patient, and encouraged me to get half orders of both plates so I could experience the best of the best. I can't say enough great things. GREAT food, GREAT service, and GREAT atmosphere. Please visit this place! read more

Prep & Pastry - Seared French toast with mascarpone and syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Great service! Everyone here is so friendly. I ordered the Everything Croissant Sammie, French 75, Fuzzy Navel and Prickly Pear. The Sammie was packed with flavor and delicious. The drinks were amazing. I was pleasantly surprised by the prickly pear as it didn't taste like tea to my amazement. I highly recommend! read more

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Love this restaurant. Always friendly service. Great food and atmosphere. I often take friends and/or clients there. My favorite is the Monte Cristo Sandwich. I've been there a million times and will probably go a million more. read more

Good quality food sincerely helpful employees and the ambiance was pleasant.We will be back soon thank you

Very cute environment! Food was decent and the atmosphere was nice! Will be back when we are in town

This place was recommended to us by a friend. Good for breakfast and brunch. I have to say, that while I enjoyed my breakfast...eggs cooked the way I wanted them, bacon was good, whole wheat toast was cut from a loaf and not out of a plastic bag. Potatoes for everyone else were great, smashed fried potatoes with great seasonings. I'm just one of those people who does not like potato skins, unless they are crispy. My sister was not impressed with the french toast, but our friend enjoyed the pancakes. This place is way to noisy. For that reason alone I would not recommend it. Maybe I'm getting old, but I would like to be able to hear the people I'm at the same table. Bummer. But if the noise doesn't bother you, the food is good. Give it a try. read more

It's pretty rare that I feel moved to write a review after going somewhere once. Restaurants have good days and bad days and I don't want to judge on one experience. Prep & Pastry, though? I'll judge away. I was visiting family in Tucson and adventuring out on my own for breakfast. Like a good Yelper, I did my research and found a few places to try over my time in the desert. For some reason, Prep & Pastry was on my radar but I wasn't overly excited about it. The last morning I headed to Prep & Pastry thinking, "It can't possibly be as good as the reviews". The parking lot was packed and I had to park by Chipotle -- probably a no-no, but I sure wasn't going to skip breakfast over a darn parking spot. I had wanted to sit on the patio, but the hostess suggested the bar and, being in a bit of a rush, I settled. As I perused the menu, I noticed the bartender running around like crazy and assumed he must be stressed. But nope, he was super skilled and able to move flawlessly between taking orders, pouring drinks, and pausing to talk with diners. He was *awesome* and turned his job into an art. I'm always a bit worried as a vegetarian that options will be limited, but there were a ton of choices at Prep & Pastry, including two vegan ones. I opted for the Green Chile French Toast and the bartender's eyes lit up as he said it was a good choice. After sitting a few more minutes I decided a mimosa was perfectly respectable at 9:00AM and got a Prickly Pear mimosa. My meal was absolutely gorgeous. And after taking a few bites, I decided it might very well be the best breakfast I've ever had. It was the perfect balance of savory and sweet with a bit of tang from the lime crema and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I'm a bit sad while typing this that I won't be having it again any time soon. There are a ton of items on the menu that I'd love to try (there's a Prickly Pear Lemon PIE listed under entrees - breakfast pie!) and several items that are du jours, including a french toast and regular toast. But honestly, I'd be hard-pressed not to order the Green Chile French Toast when I go back. I found myself talking about it to family pretty much all day. You know a meal is either terrible or amazing if you can't stop thinking about it and this one was beyond amazing. My stepbrother who has culinary training said he's been wanting to try Prep & Pastry but that it's always packed. It looks like there's a solution and that there's an app that allows you to get "in line". Hopefully he'll be able to check it out soon. I couldn't resist ordering a pastry to go since I was staring at them all meal. What I got was flaky, blueberry-filled puff pastry with a cream cheese spiral of frosting on top. I shared it with my stepsister later in the day (I must love her a lot to be willing to share it) and I thought she was going to lick the plate. I thought about it, too. I appreciated that it was tasty and decadent without being overly sweet. I really can't say enough good things and am pleased that the restaurant lived up to the hype. I was able to walk out the door having had the best breakfast of my life, a mimosa, and dessert, all met with great service, for later for $22 pre-tip which felt totally reasonable. I really can't wait 'til my next Tucson trip to go back. In the meantime, please order the Green Chile French Toast for me. read more

Prep & Pastry - Deliciously savory, sweet, and tangy Green Chile French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wow this place is great. I came in for brunch on a Thursday late morning and there was still a wait. Thank god for the yelp waitlist, we were able to go about our morning and reach just in time for our table. The prickly pear mimosas are strong and delicious. I was feeling myself after just one. But that may be because I'm a light weight. I got the quiche for food. This was the most decadent thing ever. The quiche is cooked perfectly and the crust is so flakey and awesome. Don't get this if you're trying to be healthy FYI this dish is meant to be comfort food-y. Unfortunately I found a hair in it towards the end of my meal (sad face). I ordered a doissant to go (spelling?) but ended up eating it there because it looked scrumptious. It tasted good, but I wasn't blown away. I think it was the flavor I got, chocolate and almond? I'd recommend another flavor. I sat there for a few hours doing work and the service was great the entire time. Highly recommend this place! read more

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This is one of those cute unique brunch places you have to try! The setting and homey atmosphere is so welcoming with wooden accents and your very own pastry bar (which changes often we were told). So always a sweet surprise when there's something else to try. We started off with dessert - 2 pastries. One strawberry scone - huge and perfect with their local bottomless roast coffee. One vanilla bean and fig dossant. My first ever donut-croissant...not sure why it took me this long to try one! Amazing!! And for brunch I ordered the braised pork belly sandwich. Meat lovers will fall in love with this! All that fatty goodness and over easy egg yolk gushing all over your fingers from taking one bite...worth it! Maybe better eaten with a fork. And you get a side of some spuds. The strawberry shortcake French toast was quite delicious as well! If it were me, that would be a shared dessert for at least 3 people after an entree. And finally, the steak and eggs sandwich didn't make it into a to-go box. That got devoured quick! These 3 entrees are their top 3 popular ones! read more

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Unique breakfast options. I don't get here often as I live out of state, but when I visit family I try to get the special pancakes. Hipster vibes. read more

I'd vowed never to return here. And for at least four years kept my vow. But then I got a gift certificate for Christmas from my boss -- and to not hold a grudge, we finally came back on a not-so-quiet Thursday morning. The restaurant's "new" location looks out on bleak and frenetic Campbell Avenue. The restaurant's service did not disappoint. The drinks were creative and outstanding. The servers were friendly and accommodating and, as I always am able to test, quick to offer something else if your meal is not what you'd expected. This is a highly perplexing establishment that offers stellar service and dishonest food. What you think you're getting you don't get; and if you do, not much of it. This is signature P&P and the reason I never go back. Hash is "our version" of hash, seasonal vegetables is fries, and a meat sandwich is 3 ounces meat in 16 ounces of bread. This restaurant is a used car salesman in a designer suit. My meal dissatisfaction garnered a salad since no one could find any "rotating" seasonal vegetables that were prominently promised on the menu, and my meal was generously comp'ed because I wasn't quite satisfied with the same old plan of getting something else when what I wanted was about 15 minutes ago on the menu -- you can't replace timing. Next time I return it will be to cash out the gift certificates, or at least spend it on the cocktails, which hopefully don't have seasonally rotating (aka missing) ingredients. My dining partner said this place has gone down in quality. I retorted, Nope, it's exactly the same. read more

They are always amazing great in all areas staff is always polite and thoughtful clean and friendly read more

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Pros: -No wait on a Friday morning at 8:30, we were seated right away. -Cool atmosphere -Food was tasty and they allowed substitutions for cheese and gave us salsa at no extra charge. Love the potatoes! Cons: -No air conditioning? It's 100 degrees outside and they only had overhead fans running, we were all sweating -A little pricey for what you get -Water was from the tap and tasted very odd Overall, I was a little disappointed. I've lived in Tucson for a couple of years and have wanted to try this restaurant as it had such good reviews on Yelp and by word-of-mouth. The food wasn't overwhelming and I've had better omelettes for less expensive at other restaurants around town. I don't eat meat but maybe those options are tastier. I would return but maybe not in the summer. It seriously was way to hot to truly enjoy the food read more

Impressed. I ordered the Chickpea Scramble, which by the description sounded decent and interesting enough to try but I was a little worried as the only vegan dish (altho I'm sure many other options could be modified if needed) that it may have been a bad move. However, it wasn't just good, it was delicious! Subbing kind-of-a mashed up version of chickpeas for eggs was surprisingly amazing. All the veggies looked and tasted fresh. The potatoes were super crispy, yummy and complimented the dish so well. A jalapeño jam comes with it which was a super nice addition. There is outside seating with plenty of shade and everything felt very clean. Everyone who helped me was very friendly and welcoming. I very much enjoyed my meal, Thank you!! My meal was quite big so I'm glad I brought a to-go box with me but I was happy to notice they have paper to-go boxes as opposed to plastic etc. And they have cloth napkins and glass glasses. But the cold beverages automatically come with a straw so be sure to ask not to have one if you'd like to avoid that. read more

Such a wonderful find during our girls weekend in Tucson! Plan for a wait if you are going for brunch but grab a pastry, mimosa or bloody and sit out on the patio while you wait. We then had All Hail the Omelet and a custom omelet with the prep's potatoes and sourdough toast and it was well worth the wait. read more

Prep & Pastry - Bloody Mary, mango and orange mimosa and a strawberry creme brûlée scone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

From the rustic exterior to the beautiful decor of the interior this place has it going on. The food, the attitudes and the general vibe was as positive as one would like as one starts the day. They didn't have steak and eggs on the menu but they threw some tri tip in a bowl, served my eggs perfectly over medium and refilled my delicious smooth brew of a coffee 7 times, at least. My cute carafe of half and half was never empty! These guys and gals rock. It is a rarity to see a local joint have over a thousand reviews and maintain such a high rating so I had to check it out. Yelpers did not disappoint once again. I camped out here for a conference call, enjoyed a hearty breakfast in a corner of the bar and no one gave me the stink eye. All of the staff, especially Pat, were so accomodating and never made me feel anything but comfortable! Thanks again gang. I'll be back. read more

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Always a good meal. The food is always amazing, staff is incredibly friendly, and the overall vibe brings it all together. Love it!

Love the ambiance and the food! Absolutely delicious. I eat here a lot. However, I gave 4 stars because the servers can be a bit stuck up. For example, once, the server gave my husband a sideways look for ordering a coke and asking for butter for his toast. Whatever your feelings are about soda and butter, that's just uncalled for in the service industry. read more

We drove a hour and a half to come here for breakfast before the zoo and it was well worth it the food was good, the workers were nice, and the atmosphere is great read more

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As much as I love prep and pastry today's visit was ridiculous. First I was ignored when waiting to be sat. Multiple employees walked by me without a word as I stood there. Okay I get it I'm in the business too and its easy to be consumed by the task at hand. Finally someone sat us and then we waited 15-20 minutes (while two other tables were sat long after us and were served) before finally we got up to get some assistance. To make matters worse instead of sending someone over to us immediately they ran out the other parties food and then came by with out our drinks and a lame apology. It wasn't even busy and when we went inside to speak to someone the staff was standing around talking. No worries firstwatch is down the street and I've already been served. read more

Absolutely phenomenal. We were visiting Tucson for 4 days and we came here 3 times. We were greeted with a beautiful bright and open seating area and an incredibly nice hostess. I saw some pastries in a glass case on my walk to the table and knew this was going to be good. I speak for all 3 times I've been here when I say the waitstaff are so friendly and helpful with making suggestions for the menu. All 3 things I ordered were delicious but my favorite was the green chile french toast, they absolutely nailed it. Everything they do though has pizazz. Even their most basic dishes have a flare to them, which I love. Another perk of coming three times was that I was also able to try three different drinks...vacation right? They have a lengthy cocktail menu of incredibly unique looking concoctions, as well as an entire list of different mimosas. They will still serve them on weekdays and not just weekend brunch...which is great for those vacationing where everyday is a weekend! I opted to try a few mimosas, and while all were excellent, my favorite was the rose lemon. Exceptional. Now the pastries...: Our first time there our sweet waiter brought us a tiramisu cronut on the house because we were new and WOW was it delicious (and also such a kind gesture). Definitely sold me on wanting to try more of their pastries. The next two times I took a pastry to go for later in the day...vacation right? I was able to try their earl grey scone and their stuffed apple brioche donut. They also change them daily so it's always a new surprise what they will have. My only complaint is that we still had another four days in a different part of Arizona and pastries wouldn't stay fresh enough for me to take home with me! My waistline thanks me but my tummy was sad. I rarely say a long wait is worth it, but for this place it really is. read more

Today Brunch with the family was such a treat. Prep and Pastry is my favorite restaurant, they are always consistent. The flight of mimosas was amazing along with the amazing food. Served so beautifully. Once your pricked with the drinks and food you'll want to return. Thank you Julie our Waitress and Manager for the Top notch service. read more

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I got the grilled cheese which was not good at all. I had a bite of it and couldn't finish the rest of it. In addition the server was inattentive. The tomato bisque that comes with the grilled cheese was okay. I also got an Apple crème brûlée scone which wasn't anything special either. All in all, I think the food and service was mediocre. The parking lot is small so I had to park at the antique shop across the street. read more

We got the Prep Omelette, the Monster Bowl, & the Steak and Egg Sandwich. The Bowl was very filling and healthy (4.5/5), the sandwich had great steak and good taste (4.5/5). The "prep" potatoes as a side were a bit too crispy on the outside. The omelette was good, but would probably order something different in the future (3/5). The menu was creative and fun and had a lot of yummy sounding options. read more

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

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Went twice for breakfast while in Tucson. Everything is delicious. Can't go wrong with any dish.

If you are looking for a good traditionsl breakfast, or even a traditional Monti Cristo, this is not your place. The MC is a glorified ham and cheese melt, with soggy bread. The potatoes were very good. The biscuits on the Beni were dry as the desert we are in, too. At least the food was hot. read more

Prep & Pastry - Monti Cristo. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The rating is for the food only. We didnt like the food here. The hash brown was burnt, our omelette were salty and watery and the pancakes were gummy like it was undercooked with a bitter taste. We mentioned this to our server and the manager apologized and gave us a gift card and a couple of pastries after we told her it was a bday brunch for my companion. read more

Food was good especially the mimosas. If you're trying to go on a Sunday morning make sure you get there before the rush happens or create your reservation in advance. read more

Amazing Brunch 2day I opted to dine @the Prep & Pastry on Campbell, formerly the home of Casa Valencia & b/4 that, Yoshimatsu. A trifle expensive @$13.50, but decadent was the cast iron duck confit. Kevin was my waiter & he was professional and friendly. Duck shallots, cabernet braised cheeries, a dollop of cherry goat cheese mousse & 2 perfectly prepared over easy eggs. Both the taste & the presentation was exquisite! I also took home a tiramisu glazed donut that was heaven on my tongue. read more

Great food with vegan/gluten free options. Mimosa list is off the hook. My favorite is The Cure, it's a blueberry lemon mimosa!!! Yum!

I like the food here a lot. The one on Campbell is a trick to miss a crowd. The one on Grant is much better that way. Recommended!

For the most amazing, fresh food, you can't go wrong, eating here! I would highly suggest the fried chicken, they have the absolute best!

Fried chicken and brioche is very good. Service is spotty, and wait times for orders depending on the time of day vary. The have a full bar, my guess is they need to have a designated bar back/bartender. Was surprised to see this bistro type of restaurant with a French twist does not offer espresso, I didn't see a press, just the bar. Brewed coffee is terrible. if they can figure that out I would be a regular read more

LOVED THIS LOCATION! I'm a huge fan of The Cheesecake Factory! This location was super busy as it's the only one in Tucson, but even with so many people waiting we were still sat in 5 minutes. Our server, KACEY, was GREAT! Very friendly and good service. Bread came out very nice and toasty! So fresh. I've never had alcohol here before and I will say my alcoholic drink was very weak, and it was $14! I would maybe stay away from cocktails here. Besides that the drink was absolutely delicious! Chains can always be hit or miss, but this location was great! read more