HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

I had a great meal at HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery! The atmosphere was lively, and the service was efficient. I started with a glass of the Sangria Rojo, which was refreshing and a perfect complement to the appetizers. I highly recommend the Prime Rib Fries, they are decadent and delicious, definitely a must-try! I also enjoyed the Buffalo Wings, which had a good kick and were cooked nicely. Overall, the food and drinks were excellent, and I'll certainly be back. Four stars because five is perfect, but this place is definitely a favorite!

I don’t go to The Hub very often but when I do I am reminded why I like this place so much. I came here for my birthday dinner by reservation. Depending on the vibe you are going for this is a pretty classy place. The ambiance is very much on the chill side. The lighting isn’t overwhelming and bright. The view to the outside is beautiful as you can see downtown and the greenery outside. The food was spectacular! Made perfectly and absolutely delicious. Everything was made as ordered and flavorful. This was an overall great visit and place to eat with friends.

This restaurant was recommended by the hotel concierge where I stayed during my visit to Tucson for running Garmin marathon. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of both food and the service in this small little town. They served one of the best fish and chips I ever had. Fish was of the highest quality.

In my Tucson's top 5. The best pastrami meat Ive ever tasted, everythingelse we ordered was delicious too. Great customer service included.

I visited The Hub Restaurant & Ice Creamery on a quiet Wednesday night (3/5/25), and while the experience had its highs and lows, it was overall a decent outing. Starting with the service—it was good. The staff was attentive and friendly, making sure everything was taken care of. However, the food itself was a bit underwhelming. I tried the Prime Rib Fries, and while the portion was fair, the meat was slightly dry. The cheese sauce, unfortunately, had seized up under the heat lamp, likely due to the slower night. The Buffalo Wings were at least served warmer and had a standard flavor you’d expect at most places offering wings, but nothing particularly stood out. What did stand out was the ambience. The mix of exposed brick and modern design gave the restaurant a stylish yet comfortable feel, making it a great spot to relax in downtown Tucson. Overall, The Hub delivers a nice setting and solid service, but the food could use a little more attention—especially when it’s not busy. I’d be open to giving it another try, maybe on a busier night when everything is fresher.

Max was a great server: friendly and professional, very attentive. The pastrami on pretzel bun was perfect! Highly recommended!

Tried the pastrami and cheese curds tasting as part of Tucson Food Tours led by Chris. So good! Fun place to eat.

Went here for dinner since it was close to the hotel I was staying at. I ordered the Calamari to start and I was surprised in a good way. It was a very Asian inspired dish that was very different for this type of restaurant. The tempura was the right amount of crisp. As my main I ordered the seared salmon over risotto. As the salmon was seared, I was expecting it to be a little raw in the center. Still great with the compliment of the cheesey risotto and the hint of cranberries. Very good overall and would go back.

I visited HUB before a concert at the Rialto Theater for dinner and drinks with my wife. This is a great and close location for such activities. We arrived at the restaurant and were greeted by the hostess. The restaurant was full, but the bar was empty and was open seating! I love bars with open seating! (We are married, so I don't have to look into her eyes at dinner! ). My wife had the sangria and I had one of the many draft beers. While looking at the extensive liquor selection, I saw that they offer some great and hard to find bourbons, such as Blanton's, Weller, and EHTaylor. Oh, could I have spent more time here having some of them. We were served by the bartender, who did an amazing job filling our drinks and taking our order. She was friendly and attentive. For dinner, my wife had the chicken with Mac and cheese, and I had the smoked pastrami Ruben. I don't know how the Mac and cheese tasted, because my wife ate the entire portion without my usual taste for review! . The smoked pastrami ruben was absolutely excellent. I have never thought about smoking pastrami, however, this visit, I definitely will give it a try on my smoker. It was delicious! The menu is fairly simple and focuses on sandwiches, salads, and basic entrees. I love it when restaurants have a smaller menu, but does those menu items masterfully. If you are going to an event at the Rialto or the Fox theater, this is a great place to stop before walking to the venue. Some have asked on my reviews, "why four stars?" Well, the barstools were not that comfortable. It could just be me. This restaurant is a must try if in the area.

I've been to the Hub at least 10 times over the years and it was always a great experience. Recently the Hub merged with Playground next door and I am sad to see the old Hub menu go, along with it the quality of their food and drinks. I went for brunch lately and the first thing I noticed was the menu has way less option. I orders a bloody mary, which came with SALT around the rim, not tajin. Needless to say it tasted way too salty. Next up was their breakfast plate, of pancakes, potatoes, sausage and eggs. The pancakes were ok. The potatoes were cold and stale as if they had been sitting for hours. The eggs were rubbery and watery. The sausage was like something you'd get a Fry's in the microwave section. Just totally generic. Our server was great, the restaurant space is still great but the new menu is very disappointing and I shall not be returning to the Hub in the future. It's always a shame when a good reliable establishment feels compelled to 'change things up' because it's usually for the worse. I give this place less than 12 months before they shut their doors.

We dined here for brunch because there was no wait and we had two little ones with us. Love the ambience. It's got a cozy city feel with unique touches like upside down lamps and ropes strung up to the ceiling. Like I said, unique. But warm. The ambience might be the best part. The food was OK. I got the avocado and corn salad which has chicken and it was good. I ate every bite, but not super memorable. My 3 year old daughter got the kids burger and it was basically rare....? I feel like the kids options should be cooked all the way? My husband got a brunch item which had eggs, bacon and pancakes and he ate all of it. He said it was fine. Our friend got the salmon bagel and didn't eat much of it--I don't think she liked it but we never got explicit confirmation on that. We were celebrating our friend's birthday and they offered a choice of ice cream, which is really nice. We went with the watermelon sorbet which tasted yummy but the texture was...sticky. Making it very difficult to eat and enjoy. We didn't finish it. Service was super friendly, and the vibes were great! But the food was just OK...If I come back I think I'll stick to drinks--but even my iced tea seemed super watery and unmemorable? So maybe just stick to alcoholic drinks? I think I learned why the wait for Cup Cafe was almost an hour.... I'm glad to have this as an option downtown and it definitely fit the bill today, as waiting for an hour with a toddler and an infant is just not doable. But the food...it just wasn't there, unfortunately.

Service very good. Decor and ambiance very good. Sangria was very good. Tater tots crisp and fun. Sliced beef and brea sandwich. Huge slab of Focaccia bread overwhelmed the awful fatty clumps of beef and tiny bits of melted brea. Could not eat it at all. With friends so said nothing. Just left the mess on the plate. Won't be back!

I came to this restaurant with four of my friends. A few of us asked to share some entrées. One entree was the tagliatelle, and the other was the salmon. The restaurant was kind enough to split the dishes. One friend ordered the fish and chips. We all thought the food was delicious and the portions were big enough that it was easy to share. We each had a Grove side salad that was full of fresh ingredients. There was music in the background, but we were able to have an easy conversation. The manager came over to check on things. Our water was constantly being refilled. The server was very good. It was really a lovely experience.

Okay so this place gets better and better! They make POP TARTS!! Today was raspberry, mango and pistachio!! I couldn't have it (Celiac sux) but my friend Kris did and it looked amazing. She was over the moon and enjoyed every bite! Margaret was our server EXTRAORDINAIRE and rocked the service part of our visit. We sat on the patio which was perfect for a cool Arizona morning. I'm excited to come back again and again now.... I'm officially a proud HuB groupie, yall!

First time in Tucson, stopped in for dinner because they had some vegetarian options. The corn chowder was delicious and the pear & goat cheese salad was also very good. But the ice cream and the warm chocolate chip cookie were fantastic. Also, what really added to our experience was Brad, who was super helpful with beer & food suggestions and was just really nice!

Along with other family members, we ate an early dinner here to free us for the University of Arizona's commencement ceremony held inside Arizona Stadium. It was an enjoyable meal. I began with a cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup which was chockful of meat. Then a large portion of heavily battered Calamari tasted great, along with a requested aioli. A Reuben Sandwich on Sourdough was excellent, as were the crispy Tater Tots that accompanied it. Creamy Coleslaw was fine. And, Diane's Fish & Chips would have been good if Sriracha had not been added to the batter that covered the fish. Service was excellent, including unbidden Iced Tea and water refills. Seating was comfortable in the spacious dining room, and we finished our meal quickly enough to park and enter the stadium before the ceremony began. XXXX-1/2 stars overall!

We ordered cheese curds, tater tots, the corn and Avo salad, and 2 ice cream flavors: honey lavender and salted caramel. Everything was tasty! Cheese curds truly remind me of Wisconsin, which is rare! Tater tots were nice and crunchy. Salad was a little over dressed, but otherwise good. Ice cream was delicious! Both flavors were different and creamy. Service was initially slow but once we ordered, it was much more prompt and attentive. Would definitely go back.

We went down to Tucson for a show at the Rialto Theatre so I was looking for a restaurant in the area and found this one. The good: our server was so welcoming and seemed to be on top of everything despite it being a busy weekend night. Everything we ordered came out quickly. My husband enjoyed his Hub Burger with pastrami on it. The bourbon almond brittle ice cream was excellent. The not so good: calamari were a bit rubbery and my salmon burger was on the dry/bland side.

I had been to HUB's old ice cream parlor so many times, so I trusted the the actual restaurant to serve quality ingredients as well. It sure didn't disappoint! It's solid New American food , spacious seating, and excellent service. What I loved: The cheesesteak. I usually don't get them--it's hard to find a cheese sauce I like. But HUB's might be the best I've ever had, anywhere! What I liked: The steak chimichurri salad was cooked perfectly medium, the dressing was bright and flavorful, and it was one heck of a generous portion for 22 bucks. I think you shouldn't bother with the apps. But you should check out the beer menu. And of course, the dessert that's served inside now! I can absolutely see how this has survived in Downtown Tucson so long. It's worth your time!

Still unsure why they moved in with Playground but nice ambiance, wasn't too loud. I ordered their Velvet Gingerbread off their seasonal sips menu and they could've kept it. Just looked like colorful milk and tasted like medicine but I was really blown by the half of a gingerbread I got.. We went here after seeing a reel on IG and if you're going to let influencers influence, give your customers the same product! I ordered the salmon entree which featured brocollini and carrots, all of which had way too much salt but it was still edible. They ordered to take it back but who wants to wait for more food? They comped me the chocolate chip cookie topped w/ vanilla ice cream and it was by far the best thing I had that night! Four stars is generous but the service was good so that's their saving grace.

I've been to the Hub a few times, dinner, birthday party, and brunch. The picture is of "the standard" which is part of the weekend brunch menu. We were seated outside, the road noise was fine, but the radio sound from the restaurant itself was too loud for other guests, and difficult to hear others talk. Ask for inside seating if this could be an issue for you and your guests too. Otherwise, good service, enjoyable food.

I was super impressed with the service as well as the quality of the food.... So much so that I returned for a second night to try something different and see if my experience was the same. If you're in the area I would give this place a shot.

Husband and I always enjoy our pleasant visit every time. Food and Drinks are tasteful and cooked perfectly. Our most recent visit, we came here for lunch. Great place to have quality time with love ones or even with friends & family. Megan is a wonderful server and bartender. Thank you Dario for your amazing dishes!! Steak Salad is good! Love the red pepper vinaigrette!! Ahi Poke Nachos are to die for. Delicious crema of both Wasabi & Sriracha. And perfect amount of all the ingredients. ps, kitchen staff, please be careful with your mixed greens- had a piece of plastic served with our salad

Our plans for date night fell thru, so we stumbled upon HUB and decided to stop in for dinner. We had no reservations. She said it was about a half hour wait unless we wanted to sit at the counter. That is what we did. I would like to note--there was a table right behind us that was empty until about 10 minutes before we left--so that was a bit annoying. The food was good, and the wait staff super friendly. The space was clean and the servers were rushing around at all times. For sure no slacking here! They have outdoor seating with the big heaters. Inside --if you are at a booth/table its a bit romantic. We were both so full from dinner that we didn't get the ice cream. They had some great flavors though! This is a place we will be returning to for sure.

Very nice spot. Friendly competant service . Menu exceeds usual "bar food" but it is a bar really, and a nice one . Good place for a burger and beer. Nice, but limited menu. Pretty good food cover g a few bases. Not many options though for a vegetarian, as my dining companion is.

Dined here for dinner tonight for the first time and it was delicious! I had the ahi tuna nachos with the wasabi crema on the side (not a wasabi fan and didn't end up using it) and I asked for less chips since I knew I wouldn't eat them all. The flavors in this dish blew me away. So so good. Our server was outstanding and it didn't take long for the food to come out. We had a cozy booth in the corner of the bar and it was fun people watching out the window. I got a sample of the house smoked pastrami and I'm for sure getting that next time, I've never had pastrami that good.

Speaking solely on my ice cream experience-- HOLY COW! The Oreo blew me away. The texture is so creamy. Lots of the little cream filling flavor with crunchy cookie bits. One of the best ice creams I've had had!

It's been a while since we last visited. Love the menu updates, and happy that they kept some classics. We started with the Glory curds. Nobody gets them as crispy as they do! And the Ahi Nachos were good - and filling. I love the peach salsa and the sauces, but next time I will ask for the wasabi cream on the side. It was good but overpowered the yummy ahi. A little goes a long way with me. We planned on getting an entree but ended up pretty full so we grabbed a couple of small ice creams to wrap it up. My favorite - the Bourbon Almond Brittle. Made with Makers Mark, yet subtle flavors. Wonderfully, our service was impeccable! We had a great time. And I forgot how much I love the decor - old bricks, rope decor, table lamps floating upside down from the ceiling. Quirky yet so cool.

We went to the HUB for lunch and the staff was so welcoming and sweet with a nice hip and open floor plan. I made the mistake of looking through their yelp photos instead of the online menu- a lot of the options including poke chips and pot pies are no longer available. With a smaller menu, they ensured quality in all of the dishes- we got the salmon burger and turkey sandwich which were both good! Make sure to checkout their homemade ice cream!

Went here 2 months ago with my whole family while visiting the University of Arizona and it was a hit! The service was super quick and they were also super nice to us (despite us being a larger party of 9 people!) I order the Kids' Chicken Fingers & Fries because...why not. I LOVED IT. The fries were delicious and so was the chicken. My dad got a burger of some kind- but I think the highlight of his plate were the tater tots! Crispy, warm, seasoned to perfection. I was doubting my choice on getting the fries instead of the tots at the end of the night!!! Another quick shout out to the bathrooms. Very clean and nice design on the inside (weird tip- but heavy doors for the bathroom hahah)

Eater Sunday dinner on a rainy day! The ambiance was nice and cozy. The service was great! Our waiter was attentive and made a great ice cream flavor recommendation the cheese curds were delish! My hubby and I both got the pastrami, and although the pastrami itself was good, it did get soggy quickly. My suggestion is to get it on rye. The tator tots were ok. My son got the Chipotle chicken and said it was good! The best part was the ice cream. Don't skip! Get the caramel flavored on a waffle cone. I would go back and try other items on the menu. Would make a great date night spot!

The restaurant it self has such a sophisticated feel. Like yeah family dinner but could also be date night or even business meal. Service is out of this world. So attentive and we lost track of time because we were so comfortable that we totally missed the restaurant was empty already and the staff didn't want to "interrupt " so they just let us hang out for ever. Not on purpose of course. The food was soooo good. We started with Hub cesar salad and omg perfection. Followed by their mac n cheese. They have three options we went with green chili and it does state spicy and it is. But not a crazy spicy just enough to feel the kick but mild enough to keep eating. And we wrapped it up with a scoop of ice cream of course and I went with espresso because clearly at night its the best choice lol. Overall great food. Service and atmosphere love it!!!

We come here whenever we're in town visiting family. The drinks are nice and the staff is very friendly. Ice cream is delicious. However, the food just isn't all that great. I've ordered everything from the chicken pot pie, to the steak dinner. It's just very blah. Went a few days ago and had the steak and brie sandwich. The steak had so much fat on it and the brie pretty much disappeared into the sandwich. The best thing I've ever had here was a ceviche appetizer but they don't make it anymore.

The HUB is a nice place to visit in downtown Tucson. The ambience was relaxed and inviting. It's definitely a place that I would go to catch up with friends, eat alone or have date night. The menu offers a number of options for customers. I had a difficult time choosing between the grilled salmon and fish & chips. I ultimately went with the baked salmon. It was the first time that I orders grilled salmon and was asked how I wanted it cook. It left me a little perplexed. The salmon was cooked beyond well done. I would describe it as cooked to a state of durability. Needless to say, I didn't eat all of my meal. However, the carrots and rice pilaf were delectable. After dinner, the server, who was great by the way, provided an ice cream menu. I ordered the oatmeal cookie dough flavor. It was great! I would definitely order that flavor again. Next time I plan to order the fish & chips.

First time here, came in mid day Wednesday afternoon with my sister and niece: had grapefruit IPA and waters, ordered prime fries-very tasty and were gone within minutes put down along with 8 wings n chips. Desserts were a large-2scoops one bourbon almond brittle ( taste of infused bourbon with almond slivers and toffee pieces) and mint chocolate chip ( very creamy and would be delicious as a grasshopper) also hot not pictured-large bowl of 3 scoops-bourbon almond brittle, mint and almond joy. 2 appetizers, 1 beer, 2 large ice creams -$57.38 after tax but before tip. Our server was on point, friendly and could get modeling work if he pursued it. Wondering if have a happy hour or daily specials.

Dropped in here for a quick lunch and there was no wait. The hostess must've knew there was going to be a rush so placed us in a quiet window table which was nice. The service was great. We ordered the fried cheese curds, because why not it's a weekend, then we split an order of fish and chips. The Hub is generally consistent, but never something that wows. The cheese curds were over cooked so we just ended up with a lot of empty breading puffs so that was disappointing. The fish was great. A nicely cooked loin. The fries were like a garnish as most the pieces were from the bottom of the bag so not the most enjoyable. I would've moved this review to a 4 star, but for the price I expect better. I would go back, but it wouldn't be my first or second choice.

Awesome ice cream , great service , manager Mike is very friendly and helpful, nice ambiance, Mac and cheese was very good.

We really enjoy coming here... It's been in Tucson for a while and as always great service and good food! Nice spacious area to sit inside and eat with family and friends. Highly recommend for those that are either first time visitors to Tucson or maybe you've lived here a long time, but never visited the hub.

The ice cream is super yummy. I had expresso and bourbon crumb. If I return to Tucson I'll be sure to stop and try other. Flavors. Good service. Sat on the patio and people watched.

We went for my son's graduation - our server completely ignored us and I had to get up and ask for someone every single time we needed anything. Food was cold and prime fries are not what they used to be. Soo disappointed - hub used to be great - I hope they go back to be awesome when their new space is done - just sad that our family celebration was ruined

Good place for brunch downtown, not super busy and takes reservations. There is also a whole cocktail menu for brunch as well and their Bloody Mary was very good. Since it's a creamery you can finish brunch off with a boozy dessert as well!

It was good. Have not been here in a long time! Good service. Good cocktails. Wonderful Shrimp and Grits! Loved the wings and chips. Now I am hungry! Guess it is time to go back. Have some ice cream too!

Beautiful place, good service. We have been there a few times. Once last year my husband's Reuben was over grilled, but we figured it was a one time thing. This time we ordered the prime fries, which were disappointingly much smaller size than a year ago. Like half. Glad we ordered as an appetizer to share. We were way too hungry to take a picture. My husband had the fish and chips, which he said was not seasoned much at all, and very bready, his slaw was unremarkable. I had the vegetable pot pie which has a top crust only. It was bland and very watery till I mixed in all the crust. Our sorbet was very melt on a cool evening. The service was excellent, but I'm wary of going back. I love the restaurant, great vibe, but I also love what they used to be.

A welcoming and superb experience! Good food, a reasonably stocked bar, and incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Don't forget the superb ice cream options! This was the best place I could have picked to start a day downtown -- a good start and great recommendations from behind the bar on all the best places to try for the rest of the weekend!

Our server was no welcoming more neutral. Didn't check on us just took our order didn't update about our food. Someone else served our food and gave use the check. So anyone is our server.Food was warm and took about a hour to get to us. There was a lot of congregating with the staff specifically one guy at the bar just leaning and talking to the women at the bar. The tables and music were okay. The restrooms could use some work. The Caesar salad has very little dressing. Had to order more. The burger has no flavor, bread was dry, Mac and cheese was a bit undercooked and the cheese was warm. Cheese was rich but needed salt. It was enough to feed two people. All in all was it worth the price, no. Will I be back? No. But it was a experience none the less.

The Hub has their own chef just for the creamery and it shows in how rich and creamy the ice cream is. The flavors were so good. The waffle cone was just as enjoyable as the ice cream.

Cool spot with good food. They make their own pastrami which is a challenge to make. The pastrami is good but not great. The food is very good. The portions are large, but pricey. Our server was attentive for a large party. When we closed out it was stamped on there visibly that gratuity was added. Check this burger joint out.

First time visiting the HUB. My friend and I decided on splitting the ahi nachos and the prime tots. The ahi nachos were pure perfection. The prime tots were good very tasty with two over easy eggs on top. The tots were excellent as they were nice and crispy. Not one was soft or soggy. The dish as a whole was on the rich side for our liking. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. I would return for the ahi nachos and try another tots dish.

Went for the Pastrami burger for a friend's & my birthday ! Prices had gone up quite drastically, but we kind of expected that. Burger was good and I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. Had house red wine- yum! Everyone else had beer. No room for dessert. Ice cream is always good there!

I came here last night with 6 other women for dinner. The waitress asked for our drink orders and after delivering them, didn't come back for our food orders for about 45 mins. She did take food orders from other people around us who came in later. She also did not refill my water in the 2 hours we were there until after I asked her for the check and had to ask her for water. This was the worst dinner service I've had in years. Besides salad, the only healthy option on the menu was salmon. Unfortunately 90% of the salmon and forbidden rice bites were drenched in salt. The salmon was slightly fishy. The pesto sauce was good but there was barely any of it. The waitress never stopped by to ask how the food was. I did try a friend's tater tots, which were good.

Very cool spot, digging how they combined all three buildings into a single restaurant with each area with its own different feel. Service was excellent and food was delicious.

Deceived by the Pot Pie. Photos looked great. Flavor was ok-ish, needed a dash of salt but the biggest disappointment was the thin, barely-there crust on top and a tiny bit that ran down the side (No bottom crust. They're definitely saving money by packing this sucker with an overload of vegetables which quite frankly was not delicious. When I order pot pie, I'm looking for a thick flakey crust, soft potatoes a healthy serving of chicken and a few yummy carrots and this wasn't it. They overloaded it with cubed vegetables that were still slightly crispy and flavorless. Order the pot pie if you mostly just want warm veg. Giving them 3 stars because the service was good and my fiancé's Philly cheesesteak was above average.

Had lunch at the Hub last weekend. I've never been here before, but I've heard a lot about the mac n' cheese. However, I just wasn't feeling mac n' cheese, so I got the turkey BLT and my date got the chipotle chicken sandwich. The music was a bit loud for midday Saturday, but it did a good job of drowning out my nervousness. Our order came out fairly quickly and our server was attentive throughout the meal. I was impressed with the bacon on the BLT, but the tomatoes were underripe and the bread was painfully crunchy. I took the other half home hoping it'd soften (it did not). Overall, it was tasty. My date enjoyed the chipotle chicken and it looked pretty substantial. I regret not getting some ice cream before I left! I'd try the Hub again.

Our server Matthew is a hustler! He was quick to refill our drinks and frequently checked our table despite being busy around the restaurant. Yummy food, good atmosphere and a great server!

Service was great, convenient location and enjoyable atmosphere. Food was fine, properly prepared, but not particularly innovative. Not a problem, my meal was fine, but probably not somewhere I'd make a special trip to.

Great space. Had a couple of drinks at the bar before our table was ready. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Great food and beverage selection. Food exceeded expectations. I look for are to going back soon. One of my favorites in Tucson.

The golden beet and feta salad is truly a work of culinary art. Upon first glance, the vibrant hues of the golden beets and red onions immediately catch the eye, inviting one to take a closer look. And what a treat for the senses that proves to be! The texture of the dish is just as remarkable as its appearance. The tender beets, crisp apples, and crunchy spiced pecans offer a delightful contrast that tantalizes the taste buds. The red onions add a subtle sharpness that brings the dish to life, while the spinach provides a fresh, leafy greens base that ties everything together. And let's not forget the honey vinaigrette, which serves as the perfect finishing touch. Its delicate balance of sweetness and tang adds depth and complexity to the dish, making every bite a true flavor explosion.