Trying new experiences is usually on top of some of our New Year’s resolution list.
But you don’t have to wait until 2026 to expand your palette, you can already get a head start!
From an authentic buffalo wings sports bar to an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant that’s taken Instagram by storm, there are so many new food spots that have popped up in Tucson during the fall.
Check out all the restaurants that recently opened below, and try something new! Who knows, you may find your new go-to place!
A plate of traditional buffalo wings from Anchor Bar, home of the original buffalo wing, 7080 East 22nd Street, in Tucson.
Anchor Bar
If you're a Buffalo Bills fan, this will be your new favorite place! The Anchor Bar, birthplace of the ubiquitous buffalo wings, has been a Buffalo institution since it opened at 1047 Main St. downtown in 1935. Stop by and eat all the buffalo wings you can, while cheering on Josh Allen. The Tucson location, which opened in October, is the first in Arizona.
Location: 7080 E. 22nd St. #104
Visit their website or read the Arizona Daily Star’s story for more information.
Bread Mill
Beloved sandwich spot, Beyond Bread, opened a new Bread Mill location! Now you can stop by and pick up goodies like hot pot pies, pastries, pies and loaves of delicious bread.
Location: 825 S. Park Ave.
Visit their website for more information.
BŌS Burger
Burgers are here to stay at the MSA Annex! BŌS Burger took over the spot that once housed Beaut Burger. Here, they specialize in Japanese inspired wagyu smash burgers along with fries and shakes.
Location: 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Visit their website for more information.
Cal’s Bakeshop will be opening their first brick-and-mortar this weekend at 2707 E. Broadway.
Cal’s Bakeshop
In October, Cal’s Bakeshop moved into the old Rocco’s Little Chicago building, bringing all their amazing vegan donuts and pastries with them. Owner, Caleb Orellana, made the leap from home bakery to brick-and-mortar, making sure Tucsonans can now start their morning with a chocolate dipped concha and ube latte. Trust me, you’ll be stopping by everyday for one of their brioche donuts.
Location: 2707 E. Broadway
Visit their Instagram or read our story for more information.
A mural by local artist Joe Pagac, adorns the outside of the new Desert Drifter coffee shop, one of three locations opening soon. Each of the shops will feature a mural by Pagac.
Desert Drifter Coffee
Oregon transplants, Eddy Yunkherr and his wife, are taking drive-thru coffee to the next level. Their flagship on the corner of North Main Avenue, whicg opened back in September, serves all kinds of creative drinks, along with other local goodies, like Holy Focaccia breakfast sandwiches. The best part: it has a beautiful Joe Pagac mural on the side of the building!
Location: 419 W. Speedway
Visit their website or read our story for more information.
Fresh loafs of sea and seed bread, table loafs, and pain du voisin are for sale at Hidden Hearth inside of the MSA Annex, 267 South Avenida Del Convento, Dec. 2, 2025. Sea and seed bread retails for $12, table loaf $11, and pain du voisin $13.
Hidden Hearth
Alexander Phaneuf, along with Adam Weinstein, and Kira Dixon-Weinstein, have opened Hidden Hearth, a new micro-bakery at the MSA Annex that specializes in whole-grain breads, unique viennoiserie, and pastries that will have you hooked from first bite. You can now walk up to their window and grab fresh rye bread, focaccia slices, and the best croissants in town! (Seriously their chocolate croissants are no joke)
Location: 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Visit their website or read our story for more information.
Kintaro
This new all-you-can-eat sushi spot has taken Tucson by storm! At this new eastside restaurant, you can order all the sushi, sashimi, and hibachi you want. (Yes, it’s all made fresh to order!) Be warned, social media has been buzzing about Kintaro so the wait time may be a bit long, but it’s worth it for sushi though!
Location: 5975 E Speedway Blvd
Visit their website for more information.
Kintoki Sushi House
You can never have enough sushi! Kintoki officially opened in December, offering next-level sushi, hand-crafted cocktails and ice-cold beer. Chili lime edamame, spicy jalapeño salmon rolls, and seared chilean sea bass are just a few of the items on their menu.
Location: 2960 N. 1st Ave.
Visit their Instagram page for more information.
Truland Burgers & Greens
This local burger restaurant opened a new location in October. Here, they are all about cooking with natural ingredients, using products like Niman Ranch’s all-natural, antibiotic, and hormone-free beef, fresh brioche buns and Kennebec potatoes. You can also pair your burgers with truffle fries, salads, and all kinds of creamy milkshakes.
Location: 4821 E. Grant Rd.
Visit their website for more information.
Aaron Lopez, far right, chef and owner, uses a blowtorch to bring out the fragrance of the creosote on a dish before it goes out to diners at Ursa, 110 E. Congress St. The new downtown restaurant has a tasting menu focused on bridging the divide between what we eat today and the ingredients our predecessors had in the past.
Ursa
At Ursa, Aaron Lopez and his wife/partner, June, focus on desert to table meals, creating dishes from foraged or heritage Sonoran Desert ingredients. You won’t find a steak or roasted chicken at this fine-dining restaurant, as Ursa only serves game — quail, deer and wild boar sourced from Texas-based Broken Arrow Ranch.
Location: 110 E. Congress St.
Visit their website or read our story for more information.
Coming Soon 👀
- Deserto Frozen Yogurt and Cafe: It’s about time the 2007 fro-yo craze made a comeback! This new dessert spot is gearing up to open at the River Center, located at 5635 E. River Rd. On their Instagram, they say they will be serving up frozen yogurt, coffee and sweet pastries.
- Presta Coffee Roasters: This beloved local coffee place is gearing up to open up their fourth location. Even better: it’s taking over an old Starbucks building! Presta is hard at work transforming the former chain space into their signature aesthetic cafe, complete with all their delicious coffee creations. Their new location will be at 4700 E. Sunrise Dr.
- Salad Nation: Salad Nation will be opening its very first brick and mortar on Tucson's north side, at 6425 N. Oracle Rd., where they will not only be mixing up freshly made salads, but creating a space where the community can come together.
