Spending time in Colonia Del Valle? Get to know this Tucson neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Italian deli and pizza shop to a breakfast spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Colonia Del Valle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Gus Balons Restaurant

First up is breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot Gus Balons Restaurant, offering sandwiches and more, situated at 6027 E. 22nd St. With four stars out of 142 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Stop by for breakfast and score the #7, which includes three buttermilk pancakes with butter and syrup or the #9, complete with two eggs any style, a pork chop, potatoes and homemade toast. Omelets and breakfast specials are also on offer. 

2. Tony's Italian Deli

Deli and Italian spot Tony's Italian Deli is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6219 E. 22nd St., four stars out of 119 reviews. 

This spot offers classic and signature pizzas, stromboli, calzones, deli sandwiches and Italian favorites and specials. Hone in on the four-cheese calzone, lasagna or the Sampler Plate complete with lasagna, ravioli, stuffed shells, eggplant and penne pasta.  Check out the menu here for a full line of offerings. 

3. Breakfast Stop

Breakfast Stop, a breakfast and brunch and Mexican spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 92 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6135 E. 22nd St. to see for yourself.

Create your own three-egg omelet at this joint and add meat, cheese and veggies before choosing a side of hashbrowns and toast, pancakes or biscuits and gravy. Breakfast combos include customizable choices and traditional American diner fare. Check out more menu options here. 

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