The Ajo Cafe - Tucson

When the four of us came to breakfast, there were only two other people there. The staff was nice and the menu was interesting. Everything we ordered was great. When we finished, the place was filled with only 1 empty tables. When we get back to Tucson, we'll eat there again.

Nice breakfast, great coconut cream pie! We turned down our free breakfast at the motel for breakfast at Ajo. The very best thing about this place was how kind, loving, and positive the staff was..it felt like everyone was family and clearly the staff seemed to know most of the patrons. Thanks for a great start to our day!

Really good Coffee, very homey place! And excellent customer service

I've been eating at Ajo Cafe for decades. Despite the age of the place, you are going to get a tasty, filling meal at a great price. They offer the staples of the working class, a variety of breakfast foods (they open at 6AM burgers, sandwiches and hot meals like chicken fried steak or meatloaf. My bride had the meatloaf, which she says was flavorful. It was, to her a bit dry, but she did not want the gravy. Her loss. She opted to substitute fries over the mashed potatoes, which were cooked just right. My green Chile burger was excellent, juicy and tasty. Ajo Cafe has made a name for itself with homemade pies. it is always a great way to top off a meal with a slice of cream or fruit pie. They are smooth and extraordinary. This time, I chose the coconut cream, my bride got a pecan. She devoured hers before I could get a pictures, but mine is posted. (I took the pic at home after it suffered the indignity of being rattled in a take-out box, it looks much better on a plate. YUMMM Now that COVID is mellowing down, seating is better but the crowds are coming back. Ajo Cafe has always been a bit small, so plan on maybe a bit of a wait. Lastly, I wanted to add a bit about our waitress, Teresa. She is such a sweetie; helpful, pleasant and possessing the energy of a hummingbird, all the while bantering with customers, making them feel so welcome.

I ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken and it was absolutely delicious. The fried chicken had a perfect home-style crust, and the mashed potatoes were wonderfully comforting. The portion size was just right, leaving me with room for dessert. Although I initially wanted the peach cobbler, the server was incredibly friendly and suggested the apple cake instead. Overall, it was fantastic food and excellent service!