Highest-rated cafes in Tucson, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Tucson using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#22. Mangos Refresqueria Y Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4990 S Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85706
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#21. Alice's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5416 E Pima St Tucson, AZ 85712
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#20. Monterey Court
- Rating: 3.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 505 W Miracle Mile Tucson, AZ 85705
- Categories: Art Galleries, Cafes, Music Venues
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#19. Cartel Roasting
- Rating: 4.0/5 (403 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2516 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#18. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (336 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5055 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85704
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#17. Snakes & Lattes Tucson
- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 988 E University Blvd Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: American (New), Cafes, Bars
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#16. Revolutionary Grounds Books and Coffee
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4675 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85712
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
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#15. Bread & Butter Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (238 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4231 E 22nd St Ste 101 Tucson, AZ 85711
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#14. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (244 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5350 E Broadway Blvd Ste 102 Tucson, AZ 85711
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#13. Sunny Daze Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (456 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4980 S Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85706
- Categories: American (Traditional), Mexican, Cafes
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#12. First Watch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4775 E Grant Rd Tucson, AZ 85712
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#11. Cafe Maggie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 745 N 4th Ave Tucson, AZ 85705
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Monsoon Chocolate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 234 E 22nd St Tucson, AZ 85713
- Categories: Desserts, Themed Cafes
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#9. Tooley's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 299 S Park Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: Cafes
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#8. Dedicated Gluten Free Bakery And Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4500 E Speedway Blvd Ste 41 Tucson, AZ 85712
- Categories: Cafes, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. First Watch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1080 W Irvington Rd Ste 180 Tucson, AZ 85714
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#6. Frida's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5526 E Grant Rd Tucson, AZ 85712
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#5. Ceres
- Rating: 5.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 77 W Washington St Tucson, AZ 85701
- Categories: Cafes, Pasta Shops, Sandwiches
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#4. Barista Del Barrio
- Rating: 5.0/5 (505 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1002 N Grande Ave Tucson, AZ 85745
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#3. Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (190 reviews)
- Address: 2530 N First Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#2. Raptor Canyon Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 75 E Pennington St Tucson, AZ 85701
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#1. Coronet Market Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 353 S Meyer Ave Tucson, AZ 85701
- Categories: Cafes
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