Family-run cafe in Tucson
Family owned and run, with counter stools, brick-floor booths, and homemade breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday.
Ajo Cafe has the feel of an old-time counter: cheerful servers, regulars a stool or two down, and the menu printed right into the tabletops. It's family owned and operated, and it cooks like it.
Breakfast runs into lunch from six in the morning, Monday through Friday. Come as you are, take a stool or a booth, and order something homemade.
On the menu
The menu changes with the daily specials and lives on the tabletops. Here is a taste of what regulars order.
An old-school plate, called out by name in more than one review.
Served with hash browns and eggs cooked to order.
Split biscuits under a ladle of peppered country gravy.
Folded omelettes with a pile of crisped home fries.
A hearty morning plate with eggs any way.
Homemade pie by the slice. One guest said she'd come back just for it.
For today's specials, call (520) 294‑1100 or check the Google listing.
A look around the counter, the booths and the griddle.
Wow, so this is like an old-time cafe as you see in the movies! Cheerful and very helpful servers, great food. It feels like a community spirit.
Amazing food. Amazing down-to-earth employees. Family owned and operated. Highly recommend.
The wait staff was awesome, so attentive and efficient. The eggs were cooked to perfection. I took a piece of coconut cream pie home. It was the best.
Great friendly service. Good food served hot at a reasonable price. Menus embedded into the table tops.
You will find us on East Ajo Way in Tucson. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
See us on Google