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    Sunny Side Up Cafe

    3.7 (165 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Black bits in the waffle
    Mary Ann D.

    I ordered the waffle breakfast-the waffle came with a hair so I returned it and the new waffle had black bits in it. The egg was supposed to be soft scrambled, moist but was not. The service was very good and a cute ambience, the link sausage was good.

    Denise K.

    Never been here before but have heard A TON about this place... a coworker of mine worked here many years ago.... So while on my mini staycation on that side of town, we stopped in. The place is VERY CUTE and although I didn't actually walk around - it seems there are 2 separate rooms for meetings or large get togethers. Counter that seats maybe 10. No booths/ just tables. I get it, booths are pricey to keep up. We were sat right away, our wonderful server, Beth, took great care of us. Food is typical. Nothing crazy.... But all delicious. If we are ever that way, we'd eat here again. P.S. I love reading other reviews before I actually post mine- just incase I forgot something.... to the lady who stared at her waffle in the window for 20 minutes... Really? 20 minutes... do you know how long 20 minutes is? Get outta here over exaggerator. Ha! P.S.S. - not related but I NEEDED to know what use to be in the empty lot next door; Quik Mart. Ha.

    Chorizo and cheese omelette with rasin toast and grits
    Justin M.

    This small cheerful Mexican restaurant has decent fare. I came here for dinner and it had quite a crowd. The service was good for a pleasant dining experience.

    a plate of fried eggs and gravy
    Connor E.

    This is a cute little restaurant that serves breakfast all day. I had the chicken fried steak with an over easy egg and hash browns. The food was good they were fast and timely the only thing that I would say is the hash browns needed to be cooked a little bit longer.

    Chicken fried steak breakfast
    Joy S.

    We enjoyed our breakfast here. They have a nice menu with breakfast and lunch items, reasonable prices, quick and friendly service. I got the chicken fried steak with eggs. The steak was very tender and a crispy coating. It came with a large portion of hash browns, two eggs, and toast. Our server was very efficient and we got our food quickly.

    Eggs Benedict
    Jessica B.

    This brunch place has a small town feel but is located in a ritzy location north of Tucson, in Catalina. It's a quaint and inviting place, and the staff is very friendly. The food I ordered, eggs benedict, was great. However, one of the eggs was completely overdone so it was not runny, but solid. The other egg was a bit better. The hash browns were spot on...crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They have some other items on their menu which sound amazing, so I'll definitely be back for more!

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    Joe M.

    Place was clean , great place to have a coffee , service was great thanks to Beth she was amazing, my only issue was the food it was just okay for the pricing. Definitely going back hopefully I can up my stars on something new still enjoyed and if your passing by stop in

    Breakfast anytime so delicious crispy bacon over medium wheat toast. Yum

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    11 days ago

    Great food and great service Perfect chicken fried steak and eggs with hashed browns.

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    4 months ago

    Food service great wide selection of breakfast and lunch options when on that side of town we will revisit

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    6 months ago

    Veronica's service is absolutely amazing! I felt right at home and she had our food out super fast

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    4 months ago

    Great place to have breakfast, especially for a hungry cross- country bicyclist. Good food and friendly, good service.

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    11 months ago

    Aside from the Italian Sausage, everything else is 5 stars. A great place! The pizza crust is excellent and the ingredients are fresh.

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    7 months ago

    very crowded...food wasn't all that... our waiter was very stand offish...not all that. Won't be going back...

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    1 year ago

    Best service i have had in a while. Food was good and came out fast. Thank you Celeste!

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    1 year ago

    Highly recommend! Our server, Celeste was so friendly- "over the top" wonderful! Great place!

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    1 year ago

    Food is always consistent, hot and good. Servers are amazing, quick, attentive and friendly. A great breakfast/lunch spot in Catalina, AZ.

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    2 years ago

    They have a good menu and OK service, can be very crowded as they are so popular. Never had a bad experience there. I recommend

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    3 years ago

    Very good food REALLY GREAT service. Celeste is a STAR. Will come back mostly for the personal service.

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    3 years ago

    Great service from Cindy, but food was nothing special and prices are kinda pricey. $41 with tip for breakfast for two.

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    4.3(2.8k reviews)
    16.4 miCampbell-Grant
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    Coming from out of town, the greasy spoon place I usually go to for breakfast was closed for the…read moreday. 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!

    Love love love this place! Yummy food, drinks and pastries. Dog friendly patio…read more 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.

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    4.3(572 reviews)
    22.9 mi
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    Speaks Spanish
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    Nice restaurant. Been here a few times, some with colleagues for lunch…read more Food is good. I've had a variety of things, some Mexican dishes, some American. Did a breakfast once. I wouldn't say that it is top of the line cooking, but it is very delicious and definitely worth a visit this side of town. Parking can be a little challenging, they do share a parking lot with other businesses, but close in, there are not that many spots. Service is always friendly and makes you feel comfortable. Interesting atmosphere with flamingos galore and other things decorating the inside. Gives it somewhat of a party and fun feel. Food comes out in a timely manner even when they are very busy. Prices are reasonable. Give it a try, I think you'll like it. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

    Love this place! The service here is always so warm and welcoming, and makes me love my visits. The…read moreinside has a cool decor, and a nice outside patio that is enclosed. The food is delicious. Also, the plates are enormous, so you'll definitely have some leftovers. If you're near the airport and looking for breakfast, skip Denny's and Waffle House and opt for Sunny Daze. The price point is the same (actually probably better), so you just get way more bang for your buck. Easy choice.

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    Teaspoon is one of the best overall restaurants in Tucson…read more I've been here a few times over the last year or so. It has never disappointed in service, quality or taste. (well once in taste, but I'll get to that) They have great in-house made items. Like the Challa bread, the preserves, their pesto. They most certainly know what they're doing. I had unseasoned filet mignon once, I believe it was the omelette. I talked to the manager. Now I wasnt upset, didn't send it back, I just told them what I experienced and mused that I found it odd the cook forgot a simple thing like salt. The manager acknowledged my complaint and that was all; or at least I was fine. Nope, she came back with a to-go box of croissants topped with cream and berries as an apology. They were tremendous by the way. She didn't have to do that. The ambiance is it's only weak point, but even that is minor. Simple black is fine. It's modern feeling and doesn't stand out loudly. They have outdoor seating, which early in the morning is fine, but id avoid in the summer, which will likely mean you'll be waiting, depending on the time. Oh! I forgot to mention, they have very good drinks. They really are intentional about the blend of flavors, they have a little something for everyone. All in all, I cannot recommend this place enough. It's been a shining star amongst Tucson restaurants and I am grateful they exist. Even to how they organize their menu partly by flavor profiles shows they genuinely LOVE food. I love food too, and I love here. Try this place. Today.

    I ordered the lobster and crab omelet and found it under seasoned and devoid of much lobster or…read morecrab. As a whole, I feel like the side pairing of challah toast with jam and butter is an odd choice. I also ordered the iced Thai tea, which was quite weak. Overall--I wasn't really feeling it. When you go to Teaspoon, you're really paying for ambience over quality. There's no issue with the service here, from hosts to wait staff. The food is simply underwhelming, and thus so is the experience. I wouldn't be mad to return, but I don't know if this would ever be my suggestion.

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    18.9 miPie Allen
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    You can never go wrong coming to a cup cafe for brunch. Such an iconic local place. The food never…read moredisappoints. The staff is always so nice and helpful and right on it. We came here for our anniversary and had the SHAKSHUKA and my husband and had fish tacos and Bloody Mary. I also had a cold brew and whatever coffee they use is soooo good! Don't forget the cute photo booth in the lobby if you go!

    My favorite meal during our most recent trip to Tucson! And very dog friendly!!!…read more Big dog approved: We came with our large dog, and were able to sit with him on the patio. We came during May, when it starts to get warm, but he did well since there is a good amount of shade out on their patio and they provided a nice big water bowl for our special boy. The staff also were kind enough to move one of our chairs out of the way so our dog had lots of room to lay down. Staff were all very kind and never seemed annoyed with the dog (you can always tell at a restaurant if they are, and they were very happy to accommodate him). Very dog friendly!! The food: We gotta talk about their French onion soup. It was pretty dang delicious! The broth itself is quite nice, a nice cheese portion, and the baguette was divine. I also had their French Connection sandwich (with a side of fries), and it had a great combo of ooey, gooey cheese, firm and flavorful ham, and served on a really delicious loaf. Really solid fries, too. We didn't end up getting any drinks but saw several people ordering yummy looking bites. If (but likely when) we come back to Tucson, I'm making a point to return to Cup Cafe!

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    The lobby of the Congress Hotel. Note the hanging calendars.

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