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Cup Cafe
Hotel Congress, 311 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
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Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast
available until 2pm
Two Eggs* 'N' Toast any Style
breakfast potatoes, your choice of wheat, sourdough, gluten free, or english muffin
- $12.00
- flank steak
- $10.00
- bacon
- $4.00
- sausage
- $4.00
- ham steak
- $6.00
- AZ chorizo
- $4.00
- Andouille sausage
- $5.00
- house-made biscuits & gravy
- $5.00
Congressional Omelet
$20.00
breakfast potatoes, toast, your choice of three items: avocado, bell pepper, tomato, green chiles, jalapeño, mushrooms, onions, spinach, fresh herbs, cheddar, goat cheese, gruyère, asadero, bacon, ham, sausage, AZ chorizo. more than three items + $1.5 each
- sub egg whites
- $1.00
Fruitopia
$20.00
seasonal fruit, house-made granola parfait, agave nectar, whipped cream
vegetarian
gluten-free
Brioche French Toast
vanilla-orange battered brioche, powdered sugar, maple syrup, mascarpone whipped cream
vegetarian
- $16.00
- blueberries
- $2.00
- strawberries
- $2.00
- walnuts
- $2.00
- raisins
- $2.00
- bananas
- $2.00
- chocolate chips
- $2.00
- bacon bits
- $2.00
The Deposition
two buttermilk pancakes, eggs*, bacon, butter, maple syrup
vegetarian
- $17.00
- blueberries
- $2.00
- strawberries
- $2.00
- walnuts
- $2.00
- raisins
- $2.00
- bananas
- $2.00
- chocolate chips
- $2.00
- bacon bits
- $2.00
Cast Iron Baked Eggs
two poached eggs*, ham, leeks, shallots, gruyère cheese, cream, fines herbes, breakfast potatoes, toast
- $21.00
Creole Breakfast
$20.00
andouille sausage, two eggs*, breakfast potatoes, house-made biscuits and gravy
Benny's Burrito
$16.00
scrambled egg, beans, jack cheese, ranchero sauce, flour tortilla, cashew poblano crema, pico de gallo, sour cream
Quiche du Jour
$17.00
Rotating seasonal quiche
Huevos Rancheros
$16.00
two eggs* any style, asadero and cotija cheeses, vegan cowboy beans, corn tortillas, sauce ranchero, cilantro, breakfast potatoes
vegetarian
Vegan Breakfast Sopes
$16.00
Two Poblano and avocado fried masa cakes, topped with vegan cowboy beans, scrambled tofu, Pico de gallo and a vegan poblano-cashew crema
vegan
gluten-free
Barrio Toast
grilled Barrio Bread, smashed avocado, lime juice, grilled tomato, two eggs*, cracked black pepper, dressed mixed greens, toasted almonds. or substitute tofu scramble for eggs!
vegetarian
- $16.00
Chilaquiles Verde
$20.00
braised pork, two poached eggs*, corn tortilla strips, tomatillo sauce, asadero and cotija cheeses, cilantro, fresh fruit
gluten-free
Smoked Salmon Benedict
$22.00
house smoked salmon, cherry tomato chutney, poached eggs, hollandaise, english muffin, dressing mixed greens, toasted almond, strawberries
Braveheart
$23.00
smoked beef brisket, sourdough, grilled tomatoes, sautéed spinach, gruyère cheese, two poached eggs*, sausage gravy, breakfast potatoes
Bagel & Lox
$22.00
tequila-cured lox, capers, sliced tomato, red onion, greens, chopped egg, garlic chive cream cheese
Moroccan Skillet "Shakshuka"
Two eggs, poached, in stewed tomatoes and red bell peppers with smo9ked spices topped with feta cheese and herbs
vegetarian
Allergens
dairy
Lunch
available 11am to 2pm. all sandwiches come with your choice of garden salad or cafe fries. add fresh fruit or cup of soup + $2
Cubano
$19.00
pressed bakery roll, braised pork, smoked ham, gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, jalapeño, dill pickles, dijon mustard, chipotle mayo, cilantro, fresh lime juice
Tucson Dip
$20.00
smoked brisket, cheddar cheese, creamy horseradish, crispy onions, bakery roll, green chile au jus
Country Fried Tofu Sandwich
$20.00
Crispy hand-breaded fried tofu, pickles, vegan poblano crema, cabbage, brioche bun
vegetarian
Real Thing
$20.00
1/2 lb. beef chuck patty*, butter lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle, bun
- cheese
- $2.00
- bacon
- $2.00
- avocado
- $2.00
- jalapeño
- $1.50
- roasted chiles
- $1.50
- grilled onions
- $1.50
- mushrooms
- $1.50
Fish 'N' Chips
$18.00
Crooked Tooth beer-battered cod, pepper slaw, spicy tartar sauce, lemon, cafe fries
French Connection
$18.00
grilled ham, brie, and Dijon on a baguette, served with French onion soup
Allergens
dairy
Soup & Salad
available anytime
Soup du Jour
it's the soup of the day. mmmm, that sounds good...I'll have that.
- cup $7.00
- Bowl $10.00
French onion Soup
Served with a crouton and gruyere cheese
- cup $7.00
- bowl $10.00
The Hotel
$16.00
baby spinach, spicy candied pecans, julienned red onions, sliced grapes, herb goat cheese crouton, pomegranate vinaigrette
vegetarian
- blackened tofu
- $7.00
- chicken
- $9.00
- shrimp
- $9.00
- flank steak
- $10.00
- salmon
- $12.00
Hail, Caesar!
$15.00
romaine, classic house made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, brioche croutons
gluten-free
- blackened tofu
- $7.00
- chicken
- $9.00
- shrimp
- $9.00
- flank steak
- $10.00
- salmon
- $12.00
The Depot
$25.00
grilled flank steak*, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, avocado, smoked crispy onions, house-made roasted shallot dressing
Salmon Farro
$26.00
grilled salmon filet*, mixed greens, farro, red onion, grapefruit, sliced almonds, asparagus, almond brown butter vinaigrette
Tacos
available 11am to close; 3 per order
Drunken Fish
$13.00
Crooked Tooth beer-battered cod, pico de gallo, cabbage, chipotle aioli, local flour tortillas
Mission Street
$15.00
crispy pork belly, jalapeño aioli, jicama slaw, OJ-pickled jalapeños, local flour tortillas
Sonoran Cauliflower
$13.00
fried cauliflower, roasted corn, pickled red onions, cotija cheese, cilantro lime aioli, cabbage, local flour tortillas
vegetarian
Starters
Barrio Bread
$13.00
Tucson's own award-winning Barrio baguette served with house-made herb butter, basil pesto, chili infused oil and vinegar
vegetarian
Cafe Fries
$7.50
ketchup, malt aioli
vegetarian
Lettuce Wraps
$15.00
(3) Bibb lettuce sups with chickpea fritters, pickled vegetables, smoked cashews, spicy harissa
vegan
- blackened tofu
- $7.00
- chicken
- $9.00
- shrimp
- $9.00
- flank steak
- $10.00
- salmon
- $12.00
Sweet Chili Calamari
$18.00
fried calamari, sweet chili sauce, smoked cashews, scallions, peppered cabbage, pickled jalapeño, sesame seeds
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Starters
Barrio Bread
$13.00
Tucson's own award-winning Barrio baguette served with house-made herb butter, basil pesto, chili infused oil and vinegar
vegetarian
Barrio Heartbreaker
$28.00
Tucson's own award-winning barrio baguette, warm brie, orange marmalade, roasted garlic, pickled red beets, marinated artichokes, sliced apple, pesto, infused oil and vinegar, herb butter
vegetarian
Cafe Fries
$7.50
Served with ketchup and malt aioli
vegetarian
Lettuce Wraps
$15.00
(3) Bibb lettuce cups with chickpea fritters, pickled vegetables, smoked cashews, spicy harissa
vegan
- blackened tofu
- $7.00
- chicken
- $9.00
- shrimp
- $9.00
- flank steak*
- $10.00
- salmon
- $12.00
Sweet Chili Calamari
$16.00
fried calamari, sweet chili sauce, smoked cashews, scallions, peppered cabbage, pickled jalapeño, sesame seeds
Sonoran Shrimp Cocktail
$18.00
poached shrimp, avocado, pickled onions, corn chips, lime
gluten-free
Soup & Salad
Soup Du Jour
it's the soup of the day. mmmm, that sounds good...I'll have that.
- cup $7.00
- Bowl $10.00
French Onion Soup
Served with a Crouton and Gruyere Cheese
vegetarian
- cup $7.00
- bowl $10.00
The Hotel
$16.00
baby spinach, spicy candied pecans, julienned red onions, sliced grapes, herb goat cheese crouton, pomegranate vinaigrette
vegetarian
- blackened tofu
- $7.00
- chicken
- $9.00
- shrimp
- $9.00
- flank steak*
- $10.00
- salmon
- $12.00
Hail, Caesar!
$15.00
romaine, classic house-made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, brioche croutons
gluten-free
- blackened tofu
- $7.00
- chicken
- $9.00
- shrimp
- $9.00
- flank steak*
- $10.00
- salmon*
- $12.00
The Depot
$25.00
grilled flank steak*, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, avocado, smoked crispy onions, house-made roasted shallot dressing
Salmon Farro
$27.00
grilled salmon filet*, mixed greens, farro, red onion, grapefruit, sliced almonds, asparagus, almond brown butter vinaigrette
Tacos
Drunken Fish
$13.00
crooked tooth beer-battered cod*, pico de gallo, cabbage, chipotle aioli, local flour tortillas
Mission Street
$15.00
crispy pork belly, jalapeño aioli, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, local flour tortillas
Sonoran Cauliflower
$13.00
fried cauliflower, roasted corn, caramelized onions, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro lime aioli, local flour tortillas
vegetarian
Dinner
Real Thing
$20.00
1/2 lb. beef chuck patty*, butter lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle, bun
- cheese
- $2.50
- bacon
- $2.50
- avocado
- $2.50
- jalapeño
- $1.50
- roasted chiles
- $1.50
- grilled onions
- $1.50
- mushroosm
- $1.50
Country Fried Tofu Sandwich
$20.00
battered and fried tofu, pickles, vegan poblano crema, cabbage, brioche bun
vegetarian
- Cheese
- $2.50
- Avocado
- $2.50
Salmon Caprese
$37.00
grilled salmon filet*, parmesan risotto, broccolini, heirloom cherry tomato and basil chutney, balsamic pearls
gluten-free
Vegan Sopes
$21.00
Two Poblano and Avocado Fried Masa Cakes topped with Beans, Charred Carrot and Corn Salsa, Pickled Red Onion, Poblano and Cashew Crema and Chimichurri Vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
- Extra Sope
- $9.00
- Green Chiles
- $1.50
- Jalapenos
- $1.50
- Mushrooms
- $1.50
- Blackened Tofu
- $7.00
- Chicken
- $9.00
- Shrimp
- $9.00
- Flank Steak
- $10.00
- Salmon
- $12.00
Fish 'N' Chips
$22.00
Crooked Tooth beer-battered cod*, pepper slaw, spicy tartar sauce, lemon, cafe fries
Mesquite Smoked St. Louis Ribs
$36.00
half rack mesquite-smoked ribs, housemade bbq sauce, green chile mac and cheese, pepper coleslaw
Stuffed Chicken Gnocchi
$32.00
chicken breast* stuffed with mushroom duxelle and herb goat cheese, butternut squash gnocchi, sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms, thyme madeira beurre blanc
Old Pueblo Pesto Pasta
$28.00
linguini pasta, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, shaved parmesan, pesto
- blackened tofu
- $7.00
- chicken
- $9.00
- shrimp
- $9.00
- flank steak
- $10.00
- salmon
- $12.00
Freakin' Great Tortellini
$26.00
Tri Colored Cheese Stuffed Tortellini in a Creamy Red Bell Pepper-Vodka Sauce with Andouille Sausage, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Poblano, Jalapeno and Onions Garnished with Parmesan and Garlic Bread
- Blackened Tofu
- $7.00
- Chicken
- $9.00
- Shrimp
- $9.00
- Flank Steak
- $10.00
- Salmon
- $12.00
Pork Schnitzel
$28.00
Breaded Pork Tenderloin, Pretzel Spaetzle, Fried Capers, Sauteed Swiss Chard, Mushrooms and Thyme Madeira Beurre Blanc
Allergens
dairy
Santa Cruz Flank Steak
$30.00
Santa Cruz Marinated 8oz. Flank Steak, Smoked Cheddar, Jalapeno and Corn Grit Cake, Crispy Smoked Onions and Sauteed Green Beans
Allergens
dairy
French Connection
$18.00
Grilled Ham, Brie and Dijon on a Baguette served with French Onion Soup
Katmandu
$22.00
Stir Fried Vegetable Medley in a Gochujang Chilli-Curry Sauce served with an Orange Ginger Quinoa Garnished with Sesame Seeds and Scallions
- Blackened Tofu
- $7.00
- Chicken
- $9.00
- Shrimp
- $9.00
- Flank Steak
- $10.00
- Salmon
- $12.00
Beef Bourguignon
$39.00
Beef Braised in Burgundy with Bacon, Leeks, Mushrooms and Roasted Shallots served with House Made Biscuits and Garnished with Scallions and (2.5oz) Grilled Flank Steak
Shrimp Quesadilla
$18.00
Shrimp, Pico De Gallo, Green Chilli, Jack Cheese and Avocado-Lime Crema Folded in Grilled Local Flour Tortilla served with Beans, Salsa and Sour Cream
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Desserts
Carrot Cake
$10.00Peach Cobbler Barrio Bread Pudding w/ Crème Anglaise
$8.00Pumpkin Cheesecake
$10.00
"No Bake"
Amaretto New York Cheesecake
$10.00Flourless Chocolate Cake
$10.00Coconut Cream Pie
$10.00Brown Butter Pecan Pie
$10.00Prickly Pear Panna cotta
$10.00Brownies -v-
$6.00
vegan
Rotating Breakfast Pastries
$6.00Crumb Cake Muffins
$6.00Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
$6.00Add vanilla gelato scoop
$4.00GIngersnap Cookies
$6.00Congress Creations
Passionfruit Margarita
$14.00
Reposado Tequila, Mezcal, Bergamot, Passionfruit, Lime
Peñasco Paloma
$14.00
Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Jarrito's Grapefruit Soda
Dillinger Sidecar
$15.00
Makers Mark, Cointreau and Lemon
Honeysuckle Daquiri
$14.00
Pineapple Rum, Honeysuckle Liquor, Lime
Sonoran Solstice
$14.00
Suncliffe Gin, Heirloom Crème De Flora, Lemon, Honey, Orange Bitters, Marigold
East End Old Fashioned
$14.00
Bourbon, Rye, Black Pepper Demerara Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Orange
Ghost Orchid
$14.00
Citrus Vodka, Ginger Liqueur, Lemon, Crème de Violette, Peach Bitters, Ginger Beer
Breakfast
Available from 8am - 2pm
Buckaroo Breakfast
$10.00
1 egg any style, bacon or sausage, choice of toast
Silver Dollar Pancakes
$10.00Brioche French Toast
$10.00Coffee & Espresso
Espresso
$5.00
classic Italian shot
- Double
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Cowboy Coffee
$6.00
house-blend coffee, espresso
- Double
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Cappuccino
$6.00
espresso, frothed milk
- Double
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Cafe Latte
$6.00
milk, espresso, frothed milk
- Double
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Cubano de Havana
$7.00
espresso, whole milk, raw sugar, cinnamon
- Double
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Golden Milk Latte
$7.00
almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, agave syrup
- Add Espresso Shot
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Breve
$6.00
espresso, half & half
- Double
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Cafe Au Lait
$6.00
coffee, hot milk
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Chai Latte
$6.00
chai tea blend, milk
- Add Espresso Shot
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Mocha
$6.00
espresso, chocolate, milk
- Double
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Mocha Azteca
$7.00
milk, espresso, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne, vanilla syrup
- Double
- $2.00
- Oat Milk
- $1.00
Americano
$5.00Drip Coffee
$5.00
regular / decaf
Arbuckle's Ice Tea or Numi Hot Tea
$4.00
ask your server for available varieties
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Small 5.00 Large 7.00
- $5.00
- $7.00
House-Made Limeade
Small 5.00 Large 7.00
- $5.00
- $7.00
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
8:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
8:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
8:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
8:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
8:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Additional Information:
Holiday Hours:
Easter Sunday -9am-3pm & 5pm-9pm Brunch is Reservation ONLY
Mother's Day -8am-2pm & 4pm-9pm Brunch is Reservation ONLY
Thanksgiving SOLD OUT
About Us
The Cup Cafe is an established downtown Tucson tradition with a reputation for delicious, creative and eclectic fare, alive with flavor. A full-service, historic modern bistro, The Cup Cafe appeals to locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the variety of The Cup’s three menus and the fresh, delectable and ever-changing daily features. Selections include build-your-own omelets, unique salads, great appetizers, full-coursed entrees, creative and classic sandwiches, as well as vegan and vegetarian options.