The Garland Bistro
119 E. Speedway Blvd.Tucson, Arizona
Central
(520) 882-3999
Hours: Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Summer: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Restaurant Details
This midtown spot specializes in vegetarian and ethnic cuisine, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with equal verve. Breakfast is especially satisfying, with thick-sliced homemade bread and the best home fries in town. The Garland is truly an oasis in this desert, with a menu that vegetarians and meat-eaters will find mutually satisfying.
Price: $$
Payment Type: AMEX, DIS, MC, V, Checks
Cuisine: Vegetarian friendly
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A clean quiet place with soothing jazz wafting in the background; you are instantly put at ease. But the truly remarkable aspect of the place is quite simply the food! Fresh crisp veggies and generous portions make the Garland a stand out location. Some may remember the Garland from years ago when the quality of the food began to declined, but with new ownership, it's back and better than ever. Very vegetarian friendly, with ample choices for meatlovers. There is now a mix of traditional vegetarian bistro fare and Vietnamese specialties that create a unique and balanced menu. The Vietnamese Spring Rolls are "to die for" and the Pho (pronouced Fa) a rice noodle soup with beef or chicken, may be, in my humble opinion, the best in town. Even an ordinary item, like a tuna sandwich on toast, is hearty with tons of fresh veggies and orange slices instead of chips or fries. Great flavorful salads and subtle touches like handmade tofu, fresh squeezed orange juice and homemade bread make for a pleasurable and satisfying experience. Most certainly, I feel people should rediscover this oasis in the desert.
Previously I failed to mention the wonderful service. Both friendly and professional, the service staff struck that perfect balance between the feeling of being stalked on one hand to the sensation of being neglected and abandoned on the other. Nicely done!
I recently came back to Tucson after being gone for 9 years. When I saw the mention in the Best Of Tucson issue, I thought I would try one of my old favorites. Well, it's a shadow of what it once was. The food was pretty good but the home-baked bread is gone replaced by regular store-bought bread, and the once-yummy desserts now come from Costco.....really?? The worst part was when I witnessed someone come out from the kitchen and yell at the server who apparently had the audacity to be in the bathroom when we came in! I used to be a server so I pay attention to these things. She still gave us nice service and was very friendly but, based on all of the above I will not be back. The 1 star is because my omelet was ok.
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