Tucson, Arizona

Named after its location on Pennington Street in Downtown Tucson, non-profit Cafe 54 serves an ever-changing lunch menu inspired by the fresh ingredients available during the week. In addition to serving delicious food to Tucsonans, Cafe 54 also serves the community as an employment-training program for individuals with mental illness.

Cafe à la C'Art is a country-style cafe and bakery located on the grounds of the Tucson Museum of Art. Here you can have a meal surrounded by art or, if you prefer, dine outside in their garden patio.

Cafe Desta serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine. It is also a great place to get a cup of coffee or tea. All meals are served with injera, the biggest staple food of the country.

Hookah lounge meets coffee bar at this cafe, popular among University of Arizona students because of its proximity to campus, late hours, and delicious food. Espresso Art Café also hosts comedy and music shows, karaoke nights and other kinds of entertaining events.

A favorite stop for celebrities visiting Tucson, Mi Nidito has been serving delicious Mexican food since it opened its doors in 1952. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and singers Julio and Enrique Iglesias count themselves among the famous customers to have eaten here.

Beautiful handmade mosaic table tops are a highlight of this quaint Mexican cafe. Of course the food isn't anything to sneeze at. Teresa's was featured on an episode of the Food Network's Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, in which they competed against the celebrity chef in the preparation of huevos rancheros.

Epic Cafe is a family-owned, environmental-friendly place that brings gourmet coffee to a whole new level. Try a cup with a made-from-scratch bakery item or a sandwich.

A casual eatery with a classic diner feel, Sunny Side Up offers classic American food. It's a great place to grab breakfast, especially if you wake up early in the morning: they open at 5:30am.