Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveBoutique chic breakfast and lunch.
Dante's Fire
2526 E Grant RdSmall, rich, upscale plates in a laid back environment.
Opa Greek Cuisine & Fun
2990 N Campbell AveWell priced, high quality Greek food.
Best vegan restaurant in town. Get the Stroganoff Supreme.
22 locals recommend
Lovin' Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant
2990 N Campbell AveBest vegan restaurant in town. Get the Stroganoff Supreme.
"American classics." I would especially recommend for breakfast. Go for patio seating and set aside some extra time to get lost in the gift shop.
76 locals recommend
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell Ave"American classics." I would especially recommend for breakfast. Go for patio seating and set aside some extra time to get lost in the gift shop.
Self-proclaimed "Healthy Japanese Eatery," they do great sushi and more. Modern ambiance. A Tucson favorite.
26 locals recommend
Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery
2741 N Campbell AveSelf-proclaimed "Healthy Japanese Eatery," they do great sushi and more. Modern ambiance. A Tucson favorite.
BrushFire BBQ Co.
2745 N Campbell AveYummy. Friendly. BBQ. Totally casual.
Upscale, sophisticated, great service, excellent wine list. Best place to pretend you're a mobster and eat oysters. One of the most famous burgers in town. Also, they have a reverse happy hour.
78 locals recommend
Kingfisher
2564 E Grant RdUpscale, sophisticated, great service, excellent wine list. Best place to pretend you're a mobster and eat oysters. One of the most famous burgers in town. Also, they have a reverse happy hour.
Very decent South Indian food, although not the best in town. Still, can't beat how close it is to home.
Curry Leaf
2510 E Grant RdVery decent South Indian food, although not the best in town. Still, can't beat how close it is to home.
Features bubble tea, pearl milk tea, boba milk tea, or whatever you might call this favorite Taiwanese drink. A mix of tea with nearly any fruit juice you can think of, with or without tapioca pearls.
6 locals recommend
Bing's Boba Tea
2510 N Campbell AveFeatures bubble tea, pearl milk tea, boba milk tea, or whatever you might call this favorite Taiwanese drink. A mix of tea with nearly any fruit juice you can think of, with or without tapioca pearls.
Great coffee and even better scones. One of my favorite work spots is on the little patio under the trees. Weird note: no WiFi until after noon (probably due to limited space in this tiny adobe).
74 locals recommend
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
2458 N Campbell AveGreat coffee and even better scones. One of my favorite work spots is on the little patio under the trees. Weird note: no WiFi until after noon (probably due to limited space in this tiny adobe).
I personally don't think their coffee is as good as Sage's, but their baked goods are equally delicious. This place is often packed, but so is Sage and Xchange.
77 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell AveI personally don't think their coffee is as good as Sage's, but their baked goods are equally delicious. This place is often packed, but so is Sage and Xchange.
One of the only 24 hour coffee shops in Tucson; not the best, but can certainly get you out of a late night pickle.
11 locals recommend
Coffee X Change
6841 N Camino PrincipalOne of the only 24 hour coffee shops in Tucson; not the best, but can certainly get you out of a late night pickle.
Upper Crust Pizza
1909 E Grant RdDelicious crust. Best for carry-out or delivery.
Sauce Pizza & Wine
2990 N Campbell AvePizza and pasta, including gluten free.
Dunkin'
4676 E Grant RdYou know!
Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveSoup, sandwiches and more.
Ghini's French Caffe
1803 E Prince RdGreat for breakfast and more.
Has lasted the test of time in a neighborhood with high restaurant turn-over.
14 locals recommend
Pastiche Modern Eatery
3025 N Campbell AveHas lasted the test of time in a neighborhood with high restaurant turn-over.
Miss Saigon
1072 N Campbell AveBest Vietnamese food in town! Always hopping.
Great place to have dinner or just a drink on the patio around the fire pit.
78 locals recommend
Union Public House
4340 N Campbell AveGreat place to have dinner or just a drink on the patio around the fire pit.
Shopping
Ross Dress for Less
2890 N Campbell AveForget to pack an item of clothing? This is the place!
One of Tucson's best stores for authentic native jewelry and artifacts, particularly unique collection of Zuni fetishes.
Mac's Indian Jewelry
2400 E Grant RdOne of Tucson's best stores for authentic native jewelry and artifacts, particularly unique collection of Zuni fetishes.
Grey Dog Trading
1925 Old Town Rd NWBeautiful Zuni fetishes sold here. Amazing native artisans featured.
Entertainment & Activities
Conner Park
2200 E Glenn StShady picnic tables, bathrooms, playground and grassy softball diamond.
Tahoe Park
2051 E Hampton StShady picnic tables, playground, tall palm trees and a gorgeous view of the Catalinas.
Everything Else
Yogurtland
2800 N Campbell AveFro-yo and fruit!
Life-changing yoga studio, I'm not exaggerating. Good meditation classes, too.
49 locals recommend
Yoga Oasis
2631 N Campbell AveLife-changing yoga studio, I'm not exaggerating. Good meditation classes, too.
Nail Trix of Campbell LLC
Need a quick pedicure?
Essentials
La Baguette Bakery
1797 E Prince RdBest bread and cakes!
Aqua Vita Market
2801 N Country Club Rdhealth food, boutique grocery.
Probably Tucson's best boutique liquor store. The beer selection is especially impressive. Great people work here.
9 locals recommend
Plaza Liquors and Fine Wines
2642 N Campbell AveProbably Tucson's best boutique liquor store. The beer selection is especially impressive. Great people work here.
Lovely farmer's market on Sunday mornings, some vendors come on Saturday mornings, too.
24 locals recommend
Saint Philip's Plaza
Lovely farmer's market on Sunday mornings, some vendors come on Saturday mornings, too.
Arts & Culture
(Books and media) A great place to hang out with Tucson's friendliest geeks.
27 locals recommend
Bookmans Midtown Entertainment Exchange
4841 E Speedway Blvd(Books and media) A great place to hang out with Tucson's friendliest geeks.