Edna's Eatery
2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Crema's Take
“Nestled within Tucson's Botanical Gardens, this charming spot pairs well-balanced, flavorful coffee with a serene outdoor setting that feels like an escape from the everyday hustle. The unhurried pace and genuinely warm staff create the perfect environment for lingering over breakfast or lunch, whether you're meeting a friend or settling in solo under the desert shade. It's the kind of place where the coffee tastes better because of where you're sitting and who's serving it.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Had a really lovely lunch in the beautiful surroundings of the Botanical Gardens.
Amazing people so kind and full of hope their food was absolutely delicious!
Yum!
The atmosphere within the gardens was absolutely gorgeous, the restaurant was very shady and sitting outside was lovely when we went in mid November. We seated ourselves, per the sign outside and a waitress was prompt to ask us our drink orders and bring us menus. I had the spring salad with the vinaigrette, I was very pleased with the dressing choice, it was perfectly emulsified and tasted lovely with the brisket I opted for. I had a side of the kids Mac n cheese to feed my toddler, and I enjoyed finishing it off. The iced coffee with coconut horchata I ordered was a little watery unfortunately. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant within the botanical garden, it wasn’t too terribly pricy and it was awesome to take a break for lunch without needing to drive elsewhere, the immediately continue our exploration.
The waitress was courteous and answered all of our questions with patience and a smile. The coffee I ordered was well balanced and flavorful, a perfect start to the meal. I ordered the BBQ beef brisket plate with coleslaw, pickles, and substituted the Texas toast for a side of fruit. It was so good. The brisket was tender and flavorful, and the coleslaw was unlike anything I’ve tried before, a mini flavor odyssey that tied everything together beautifully. I would recommend anyone visiting TBG to try something on the menu. The food, service, and atmosphere make it well worth the visit.
Crema Reviews
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