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Your guide to the 5 top spots in Tucson's West University neighborhood

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Published on July 09, 2019
Your guide to the 5 top spots in Tucson's West University neighborhoodPhoto: Woops!/Yelp

Looking to uncover all that West University has to offer? Get to know this Tucson neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cafe to a bakery.

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

1. Espresso Art Cafe

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Topping the list is cafe and cocktail bar Espresso Art Cafe. Located at 942 E. University Blvd., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 71 reviews on Yelp. Find handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks and cocktails, as well as daily drink specials. The cafe hosts regular events such as comedy nights and musical performances.

2. The Tasteful Kitchen

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Next up is vegetarian spot The Tasteful Kitchen, situated at 722 N. Stone Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 179 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The menu features seasonal flavors and organic and locally grown produce. Look for ratatouille, herb-crusted cauliflower steak and fresh spring rolls. View the menu here.

3. The Scented Leaf

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Tea room The Scented Leaf is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 943 E. University Blvd., Suite 165, 4.5 stars out of 156 reviews. The business features in-house drinks such as Dark Rose, which blends black tea, raspberry rose tea and lemon tea, and Hippie Lemonade, which combines black tea, yerba mate tea and lemonade.

4. The B-Line

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The B-Line, a traditional American and Mexican spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 407 Yelp reviews. Head over to 621 N. Fourth Ave. to see for yourself. View the breakfast menu and lunch/dinner menu.

5. Woops!

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Finally, check out Woops!, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery, which offers macarons, pastries, coffee and more, at 845 E. University Blvd. 


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