Located in downtown Tucson, Café 54 is a non-profit restaurant and job training program for low-income adults in mental health recovery who are striving to obtain competitive employment and reclaim their independence. Café 54 trainees learn hands-on restaurant skills and work with a job developer on resumes, interviewing, and job searching, and are prepared for employment when they finish the Café 54 program. Café 54 offers full-service catering, in addition to daily lunch fare that changes with the seasons.
Non-profit, art-filled eatery offering a rotating lunch menu of mostly sandwiches & salads. Based on 75 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
54 E Pennington St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 622-1907
Website:
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Hours
| Friday |
11 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–2 PM |
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Reviews
C G
I was happy to find this place still open when I was Downtown recently. When I worked at the library (back when the Downtown lunch options were pretty dismal), we would come here for lunch all the time, and it was always really good. The special of the day is the best. Pretty reasonably priced too, and their mission makes them worth supporting over other restaurants.
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Theresa Huelskamp
We placed a taker out order for nine people. Every order was correct and the lunch room was quiet as we ate. Everyone enjoyed their meal, a couple of people were crazy excited about their meals. Collectively we agreed, there will be many more visits to Cafe 54.
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Maestra T
Relaxed atmosphere with great food
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Jim Bellatty
We were very pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and the excellent food at Cafe 54. In fact, many other restaurants could learn a few lessons from this place about excellent food and customer service. Highly recommended!
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kimberly gerbig
Every one there is great. Food is never disappointment. Always a delicious meal.
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Amber Price
They catered our work event and were absolutely fantastic! Jenni arrived early and helped us set up as quietly as possible as to not disturb our conference. They definitely saved the day. Delicious food and wonderful service!!
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Candace Plumlee
This non-profit restaurant worker training cafe has delicious food and great service!
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eric h
Food was good here, one of the better burgers I had in the downtown area.
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Lori Rubinelli
Ordered Catering for company lunch and everything was very good visually and taste wise. He brought chaffing dishes and the sternos needed to keep it warm until the clients came to eat. He then returned and cleaned up his supplies. Friendly and professional definitely a 5 star establishment The $20-30 per person included gratuity Averaged about $24 per person with a good amount of Caribbean Rice and Loaded Potato salad left after everyone ate and had a chance to get to go plates .
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Donald “Don” Hoffmann
Good food and good prices with an extremely attentive and friendly staff!
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