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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
- $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
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
it's the quiche of the day. 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 Tamale
$24.00
locally made vegan tamale, vegan poblano cashew crema, tofu scramble, calabacitas, pico de gallo
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
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
Chicken Caprese Sandwich
$23.00
grilled chicken, nut-free pesto, cherry tomato and basil chutney, balsamic drizzle, mozzarella cheese, potato bun
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
$16.00
Crooked Tooth beer-battered cod, pepper slaw, spicy tartar sauce, lemon, cafe fries
Shrimp Po' Boy
$19.00
Cabbage, Pickles, Tomato, and a creole remoulade on a hoagie roll
Soup & Salad
available anytime
Soup du Jour
it's the soup of the day. mmmm, that sounds good...I'll have that.
- cup $6.00
- Bowl $9.00
Smoky Beef Chili
beef, pinto beans, jalapeño, poblano, avocado crema
- cup $6.00
- bowl $9.00
The Hotel
$15.00
baby spinach, spicy candied pecans, julienned red onions, sliced grapes, herb goat cheese crouton, pomegranate vinaigrette
vegetarian
- blackened tofu
- $6.00
- chicken
- $6.00
- shrimp
- $7.00
- flank steak
- $8.00
- salmon
- $11.00
Hail, Caesar!
$15.00
romaine, classic house made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, brioche croutons
gluten-free
- blackened tofu
- $6.00
- chicken
- $6.00
- shrimp
- $7.00
- flank steak
- $8.00
- salmon
- $11.00
The Depot
$21.00
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
$7.00
ketchup, malt aioli
vegetarian
Lettuce Wraps
$13.00
chickpea fritter, pickled vegetables, smoked cashews, spicy harissa
vegan
- blackened tofu
- $6.00
- chicken
- $6.00
- shrimp
- $7.00
- flank steak
- $8.00
- salmon
- $11.00
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 butternut squash, marinated artichokes, sliced apple, pesto, infused oil and vinegar, herb butter
vegetarian
Cafe Fries
$7.00
ketchup, malt aioli
vegetarian
Lettuce Wraps
$13.00
chickpea fritter, pickled vegetables, smoked cashews, spicy harissa
vegan
- blackened tofu
- $7.00
- chicken
- $8.00
- shrimp
- $8.00
- flank steak*
- $10.00
- salmon
- $11.00
Sweet Chili Calamari
$16.00
fried calamari, sweet chili sauce, smoked cashews, scallions, peppered cabbage, pickled jalapeño, sesame seeds
Sonoran Shrimp Cocktail
$17.00
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 $6.00
- Bowl $9.00
Smoky Beef Chili
beef, pinto beans, jalapeño, poblano, avocado crema
- cup $6.00
- bowl $9.00
The Hotel
$15.00
baby spinach, spicy candied pecans, julienned red onions, sliced grapes, herb goat cheese crouton, pomegranate vinaigrette
vegetarian
- blackened tofu
- chicken
- $8.00
- shrimp
- $8.00
- flank steak*
- $8.00
- salmon
- $11.00
Hail, Caesar!
$15.00
romaine, classic house made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, brioche croutons
gluten-free
- blackened tofu
- chicken
- $8.00
- shrimp
- $8.00
- flank steak*
- $10.00
- salmon*
- $11.00
The Depot
$21.00
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, OJ-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
- $2.00
- bacon
- $2.00
- avocado
- $2.00
- jalapeño
- $1.50
- roasted chiles
- $1.50
- grilled onions
- $1.50
- mushroosm
- $1.50
Country Fried Tofu Sandwich
$19.00
battered and fried tofu, pickles, vegan poblano crema, cabbage, brioche bun
vegetarian
- Cheese
- $2.00
- Avocado
- $2.00
Salmon Caprese
$37.00
grilled salmon filet*, parmesan risotto, broccolini, heirloom cherry tomato and basil chutney, balsamic pearls
gluten-free
Vegan Tamales
$24.00
el charro tamales, charred carrot-corn salsa, vegan bean purée, pepitas, calabacitas, shaved radish, vegan poblano crema
vegan
gluten-free
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, house made 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
- $8.00
- shrimp
- $8.00
- flank steak
- $10.00
- salmon
- $11.00
Pistol Grip Pasta
$31.00
Mussels, Andouille Sausage, linguini, house-made red sauce, parmesan cheese, and basil. Served with garlic bread
New York Strip Steak
$40.00
12oz New York strip steak crusted with bacon, gorgonzola topped with red onion marmalade served with sweet potato gratin and grilled broccolini
Thai Fisherman Stew
$37.00
Salmon, shrimp, mussels, zucchini, jalapeno, and bell peppers in a green curry coconut broth with green rice.
Dillinger's Duck Stew
$32.00
Crispy skin duck breast, duck confit, drop biscuits, onion, celery, carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, house-made duck, pickled onions
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Desserts
Raspberry Pistachio Cheesecake
$10.00Tiramisu
$10.00Peanut Butter Cheesecake
$10.00Coconut Cream Pie
$10.00Lemon Honey Cream Pie
$10.00Chocolate Chestnut Cream Cake -gf-
$10.00
gluten-free
White Peach Cheesecake
$10.00
vegan
Apple Pie Barrio Bread Pudding
$10.00Brownies -v-
$6.00
vegan
Rotating Breakfast Pastries
$6.00Cowboy Cookie
$6.00Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
$6.00Add vanilla gelato scoop
$4.00Pumpkin Walnut Coffee Cake
$6.00Congress Creations
$2 off during Happy Hour, Thursday to Monday from 4pm-6pm
Passionfruit Margarita
$13.00
Reposado Tequila, Mezcal, Bergamot, Passionfruit, Lime
Peñasco Paloma
$11.00
Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Jarrito's Grapefruit Soda
Dillinger Buck
$11.00
Bourbon, Local Prickly Pear Shrub, Lemon, Ginger Beer, Angostura Bitters
Naranja Negroni
$13.00
Bison Grass Vodka, Sweet Vermouth, Aperol, Blood Orange Liqueur
Honeysuckle Daquiri
$13.00
Pineapple Rum, Honeysuckle Liquor, Lime
Sonoran Solstice
$13.00
Suncliffe Gin, Heirloom Crème De Flora, Lemon, Honey, Orange Bitters, Marigold
Trojanda Spritz
$13.00
Pamplemousse Liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse, Lemon, Topo Chico Charged Water, Sparkling Wine
HC G&T
Gin, Saffron Liqueur, Lime, Elderflower Tonic
East End Old Fashioned
$11.00
Bourbon, Rye, Black Pepper Demerara Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Orange
Ghost Orchid
$11.00
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
Cowboy Coffee
$6.00
house-blend coffee, espresso
Cappuccino
$6.00
espresso, frothed milk
Cafe Latte
$6.00
milk, espresso, frothed milk
Cubano de Havana
$7.00
espresso, whole milk, raw sugar, cinnamon
Golden Milk Latte
$7.00
almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, agave syrup
- espresso shot
- $2.00
Breve
$6.00
espresso, half & half
Cafe Au Lait
$6.00
coffee, hot milk
Chai Latte
$6.00
chai tea blend, milk
Mocha
$6.00
espresso, chocolate, milk
Mocha Azteca
$7.00
milk, espresso, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne, vanilla syrup
Americano
$5.00Cold Brew
$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
$5.00House-Made Limeade
$5.00Browse Nearby
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:
********CLOSED JULY 3rd & 4th, 2024********
Holiday Hours:
Easter Sunday -9am-3pm & 5pm-9pm Brunch is Reservation ONLY
Mother's Day -9am-3pm & 5pm-9pm Brunch is Reservation ONLY
Thanksgiving -9a
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.