The best cafes in Tucson

3 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Café à La C'Art

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Make a quick escape to the Monet-inspired garden patio at Café à La C'Art for award-winning New American brunch, casual bistro plates, a…

150 N Main Ave

“Make a quick escape to the Monet-inspired garden patio at Café à La C'Art for award-winning New American brunch, casual bistro plates, a proper espresso or a cocktail, and Pastry Chef Lora’s legends like the Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake and Chocolate Bomb. Treat yourself this week.”

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El Jefe Cat Cafe

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El Jefe Cat Cafe mixes quality coffee with a cozy lounge of adoptable cats, so your midweek blahs suddenly sprout whiskers and leave. Pop…

3025 N Campbell Ave Suite 151 · ✓ checked Jul 29

“El Jefe Cat Cafe mixes quality coffee with a cozy lounge of adoptable cats, so your midweek blahs suddenly sprout whiskers and leave. Pop in for a calm reset, leave with fur on your shirt and a grin you can’t shake... Oro Valley sanity saver unlocked.”

From the Tucson newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Roadrunner Coffee Co.

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Relaxed option for coffee, breakfast burritos, beer and other eats, plus games.

9665 N Thornydale Rd #140a

“Relaxed option for coffee, breakfast burritos, beer and other eats, plus games.”

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