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Caffe Luce

Cafe Coffee shop

Trendy, bi-level counter-serve café serving gourmet coffee, plus sandwiches, vegan eats & cocktails. People often mention coffee, great, latte, good, nice, shop, service, people, Tucson, friendly,


Address

245 E Congress St Ste 159, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States

Website

facebook.com

Contact

+1 520-623-4477

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (430 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (30) great (15) latte (9) good (9) nice (8) shop (8) service (7) people (6) Tucson (6) friendly (6)
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  • 5/5 Jules S. Ro (. 8 months ago on Google • 316 reviews
    A lovely, and welcoming host greets you at Cafe Lucé. Grab a seat and enjoy a custom bean blend, ice cold espresso latte as people walk by.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Smittie S. 1 year ago on Google
    I give very few five star reviews. 12 oz latte. The barista knocked it out of the park. Best espresso drink I've had in a very long time. The shots were perfect, the frothing was tight and sweet. Loved it!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Azoooz A. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice Cafe, I like the design and the drip coffee good
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Millie K. 2 years ago on Google • 1021 reviews
    We stopped by for a quick drink since we had been waking around downtown Tucson all day. The atmosphere is great and would be a good place to study. Chill vibe and not a lot of folks in the afternoon. We did not eat any of the food when we were here but we did have coffee and a Chai latte which were both good. They have a good variety of coffee and tea as well a wine and other beverages. There were some chairs and benches outdoors which was nice on a warm day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria C. 7 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    I have ordered strawberry matcha latte here. So tasty 😍 unfortunately the kitchen was closed and I didn’t have a chance to try something else 😔
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rey E. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent quick service. I like to stop here on occasion and have a dirty chai with oat milk on the way to work. The muffins and toast are quite good with the goat cheese toast being my favorite.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mike J. 1 year ago on Google
    Got a latte today. Tasted decent. I would give it 4.5 stars. However the barista was rude for some reason which made my first trip to this shop less than pleasant, dropping my rating to 3 stars. Might have to try out the other locations.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 sonny a. 1 year ago on Google
    The coffee was average at best however the customer service here was one of the most bizarre experiences i have ever been through in my 26 years on this planet this woman was beyond rude, snotty, stuck up and blatantly disrespectful in the most outrageous manner. I can not stress this enough, and when i informed the manager of this establishment how this lady was acting she asked me to leave after i had oayed for a 9$ bland tasting coffee highly dissatisfied with this establishment
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erich R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very well laid out coffee shop and breakfast place. I liked the second story where I could’ve seen myself studying there back in college. I had the Daves sandwich which was a very light but filling breakfast sandwich. The latte I had was also great and the barista put a great design on top with the foamed milk
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Just S. 5 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    This place is amazing, the atmosphere is truly one of the best. They made a mistake on our order like most humans do, but they were really nice and made a new coffee. That's what people should do, who cares if they made a mistake if they fix it and are very nice. Super nice people and amazing coffee. Idk what that person is complaining about the bathroom key, go into any place with a locked bathroom and they have a big stick connected to the key so people don't steal it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shane 10 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Super chill spot at great location. Asked if they had honey oat latte & I got one made for me even tho it wasn't on the menu and it tastes great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brando W. 6 years ago on Google
    I come here every day for my morning coffee! Great staff, even better coffee. The goat cheese toast with fresh chives is incredible! Very simple menu and made to order. Awesome 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Blue B. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place but the owner has issues that cause him to close the business at least 1/3 of each month. Whatever the issue is with his business I'd do anything to resolve if I was the owner. Whether it is an issue like plumbing or electrical or other I'd do anything to resolve. This Is lost money he is not making by being closed and his employees need to make ends meet, paying bills. He not only makes less by being closed but forces amazing employees who actually make his business what it is, look for a job elsewhere in order to make enough money to live. Or perhaps less income is ok with the owner? This is common in Tucson to own a business and desire on some level to make less. I don't see why though. I'd want to make the most money I could. Also he could have curtains that block the sun, even if it was cheap and bought from a thrift store just to make it so he doesn't have customers go to another venue that allows them to work on their computer or chat without the sun shinning so brightly I their eyes they can't even sit there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A H. 4 years ago on Google • 218 reviews
    Great place to work from with some cool vintage furniture. Very laptop friendly, almost everyone is here for work to the point where I wouldn't come here to have a chat with someone. A/C is very strong in summer, almost a little chilly upstairs. Good vegetarian friendly sandwiches and iced tea! Toilets are unisex.

  • 5/5 Brandi S. 6 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    This little coffee shop has some great breakfast foods and great coffee! They also serve alcoholic drinks. We enjoyed the Dave menu item: avocado, cheese, ham, egg on toast! We also ordered the steel cut oats with berries and walnuts. Incredible and a must for those who go through Tucson!

  • 5/5 Nasser S. 8 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Everywhere i go i stop at small business that are icons to the city i go to. I think this is no exception the atmosphere is awesome rustic, service is top notch, and the coffee and pastries are superb. Well done

  • 1/5 N/A 6 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Not sure who leaves these reviews besides the employees and friends, people are super nice, but fails as. Coffee shop with the most watered down cold brew in town, no heavy cream or keto options, just cheap half & half oil, and a ridiculously large ladle on the key to use the bathroom like a cheap gas station.

  • 1/5 Cynthia L. 9 months ago on Google
    I was aptly reminded why I stopped going to any of the Cafe Luce’s a long time ago - horrible customer service - like your barista has a hissy fit when you change your syrup type BEFORE he’s poured anything. Coffee’s good but not worth the nonsense, bad attitude of nearly all the employees at any given location.

  • 5/5 Stephen D. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I've been trying out coffee shops around Tucson. This shop has the absolute, hands down, best latte in town. I make my own at home and am definitely a big coffee snob. I hand grind each shot, measure my beans, time the shot, weigh the shot. This shop has their formula down pat. Coming from Seattle, I know what good coffee tastes like. This one had balanced flavor and perfect mouth feel. Job well done!

  • 5/5 Jason S. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite pregame spot. Small healthy dishes that fill you up and make you happy along with some spiked coffee makes for a great evening. I do wish they stayed open later but I don't blame them for not doing so.

  • 5/5 B 1 year ago on Google
    Really good sandwich’s and coffee! I got a “Dave” and iced latte, my girlfriend had a pb&j and a iced chai. She liked her food as well. The barista was very nice and funny, the chef was professional and kind.

  • 5/5 William P. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm from Europe and as is well known we are very much into our coffee culture. My first visit was at the Luce on Congress and the service was great and to my surprise the COFFEE WAS EXQUISITE! I've traveled the World and was pleasantly surprised at the excellent coffee they roast and they were also prepared with love. Top Cafe but I only have 1 problem with US Cafe's and that's paper cups!?? Everything perfect until that point! Covid-19 is a lame excuse but I heard it was the Govt that ordered no more real cups!?? Govt always has to screw things up. Finally, go there have a great coffee and have a great healthy life!! Billy the Greek.

  • 5/5 Andrew 2 years ago on Google
    Grilled PB&J was delicious. The Avo toast was also tasty topped with some pickled onions

  • 5/5 Thuan V. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee was made beautifully; tasted great. Service was kind, congenial and very warm. A very friendly place.

  • 5/5 Alejo R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, smiles all over the place. Great location, nice ambiance.

  • 5/5 michael l. 1 year ago on Google
    The service is top notch! Great way to start a day! Cappuccino is amazing

  • 5/5 Brandon B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic atmosphere, drinks, and food. Prices are very reasonable and the staff was very friendly. I had lavender lemonade and the #1 sandwich, so good! Will return.

  • 5/5 Jesus B. 2 years ago on Google
    A solid mild ambient location.. Its coffee worth a drop in anytime of the week. Specifically Sunday after mass or just before for me. I notice its a pit stop for many classes; students, visitors, tourists and locals. -2021- Always/Still my current pit stop in Downtown Tucson.

  • 5/5 Layne H. 2 years ago on Google
    Good coffee! It's a great place for a break while touring downtown. It could be an inspiring writing hangout.

  • 5/5 Joe R. 4 years ago on Google
    A great, quaint coffee shop located in the heart of downtown. I stopped in for an Americano today and had a wonderful experience. The coffee was freshly and promptly prepared right in front of my. The staff was hustling but friendly. I sat upstairs, enjoyed my coffee, and watched traffic and people walking by from a 2nd story table. I would highly recommend this place if you have a moment to swing by and enjoy a nice coffee!

  • 5/5 Ruben Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I know there lot coffee shop in downtown,tucson az but this place is my favorite spot to relax and have a fabulous coffee to look out the window .

  • 5/5 Britt H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love my quick visit at Cafe Luce while traveling through Tucson, AZ. Inviting atmosphere and friendly staff to get my 2hrs of work done, and they make a great panini and coffee to boot. Highly recommend.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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