15+ Takeout windows to check out in Tucson

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The year is drawing to a close and many are grateful for what they were able to achieve in 2020 – a year that saw many changes.

However, the methods of “supporting the local” are evolving in such a way that it is becoming more and more convenient to enjoy your favorite piece of pizza or decadent ice cream cone. One of these “new” ways to eat has actually been around for years, but 2020 has made it possible for old trends to become trendy again – much like the revival of drive-in theaters.

So look at the take-out / service window.

Several eateries across the city have either used a new take-away window in the past few months or have seen a surge in customer use of their window / pick-up options that have been available for years.

As a reminder, here are a few restaurants and shops (not all) that get the most out of their takeaway windows.

ring

222. E. Sixth St.

Photo courtesy of Crooked Tooth Brewing Company on Instagram

The pizzeria is being pumped through its new window and has been hurling pizzas at customers for the past few weeks. Another advantage of this window is that you can order directly in the alley next door Crooked Tooth Brewing Company, and they bring it to the brewery while you enjoy a beer.

See anello.space for more information.

ATL wing

802 N. Fourth Ave.

Photo courtesy of ATL Wings on Facebook

The Wing restaurant in Chandler offers fresh, never-frozen chicken wings with over 20 sauce options: six dry rubs, seven red hot sauces, seven barbecue sauces, teriyaki sauce, and sweet & spicy sauce. Plus, they have a pretty great service window to receive your online order.

Visit atlwings.com for more information.

Neighborhood barista

1002 N. Grande Ave.

Sergio and the family in the Barista del Barrio (Image: Jackie Tran)

The two walk-in windows offer customers the opportunity to order signature drinks such as the Barrio Hochesso (horchata with espresso). It’s paired with creamy, cinnamon-heavy horchata, as well as burritos and croissant sandwiches. Everything is made to order and is a Briones family recipe.

Stay up to date with Barista del Barrio on Facebook.

The Tucson Boxyard

238 N. Fourth Ave.

Percheron Mexican Grill in the Boxyard (Image: Jackie Tran)

It would be foolish not to include The Boxyard on this list because every courtyard store has a sleek to-go window. Aside from the bar there is Freight train coffee, Spice box, Sal’s fat disk, Nhu Lan Vietnamese, and Percheron.

If you dig the storage container look, check out those MSA attachmentmentioned a little later in this article.

For more information on each company, visit theboxyardtucson.com.

Brooklyn Pizza Company

534 N. Fourth Ave.

Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Pizza Company on Facebook

The pizzeria on Fourth Avenue makes the most of its service window and ensures that anyone who passes by can order a hot meal late at night. From now on you can order until midnight on Friday evenings and next door you can at. also chew your slice and garlic knots Skybar.

More information is available at www.brooklynpizzacompany.com.

Cafe pass

415 N. Fourth Ave.

Photo courtesy Exo Roast on Instagram

The coffee, breakfast and lunch menu is open again, and in addition to the stylish new service window, they have nicely furnished the terrace for a socially distant experience. If you’ve never spent time there, be sure to check it out soon while the weather is perfect.

Visit cafepassetucson.com for more information.

CERES

77 W. Washington St.

Facade at CERES (Image: Jackie Tran)

In addition to pasta, CERES offers ready-made sandwiches, salads and baked goods such as pastries and loaves of bread. The tiny café has only one seat, hence the to-go model.

Although pasta is the star, they have a full espresso menu with locally roasted specialty coffees. The menu includes classics as well as seasonal specialties. In addition, their home-made almond milk is made from raw almonds. Tea and soft drinks are also available.

More information is available at www.cerestucson.com.

Coffee times

3401 E. Speedway Blvd.

Seasonal Iced Pumpkin Pie Macchiato with Whip at Coffee Times (Image: Brielle Farmer)

Founded in 1999 by Michael Cripps, his brother Jeremy and his uncle David Mannell, Coffee Times is a family run café that is no stranger to the service window. The store has both drive-thru and walk-up windows that serve coffee and espresso drinks, smoothies, and baked goods from other local Tucson restaurants.

Stay up to date with Coffee Times on Facebook.

Exo Roast Co.

403 N. Sixth Avenue.

Photo courtesy Exo Roast on Instagram

Here’s an easy way to have a warm (or cold) coffee to start the day. There’s a bit of construction going on taking up most of the area near Exo Roast, but they’d love to have a great conversation to drown out the noise from the nearby builders.

Keep up to date with Exo Roast on Instagram.

HUB ice cream parlor

245 E. Congress of St.

Photo by Adam Lehrman

They are open every day for lunch. So if you are walking in the city center it might be better to have an ice cream in hand. The shop recently teamed up with the creator of Isabella’s ice cream, Kristel Johnsonwho has at least a decade of experience making handcrafted ice cream.

Please visit thehubicecream.com for more information.

Monsoon chocolate

234 E. 22nd St.

Photo courtesy of Monsoon Chocolate on Instagram

This take-away window is pretty cute – literally. The world-class chocolatiers recently installed the new order window so that you can access your online orders or even order directly on site. In addition, they are now open five days a week from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More information is available at monsoonchocolate.com.

MSA attachment

267 S. Avenida del Convento

MSA Annex Courtyard (Photo by Kate Severino)

There’s lots of fun in the MSA Annex, including some tastings of Nice burger and Kukai Fresh Japanese Cuisine. Definitely strike Decibel coffee works for a warm brew and To the west for a much colder brew.

Visit mercardodistrict.com for more information.

Sonora Brunch Company

1060 S. Kolb Rd.

Eating out at Sonora Brunch Company (Image: Jackie Tran)

What’s better than a brunch on the go? The menu has plenty of Sonora-inspired brunch items to keep you coming back to the service window again and again.

Stay up to date on the Sonora Brunch Company on Facebook.

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