The Hungry Fox

The Hungry Fox is a good, small and cozy breakfast place. It is located in a strip mall on the northwest corner of Swan and Broadway. It is always busy, but usually not a long wait. The staff are usually friendly and welcoming, although I have seen them frazzled at times when busy. They are best for breakfast and lunch.
It is a home-​style and local place. Lots of food on the plate and quick service. We ordered a Gypsy skillet and I had the burger special with drinks. Everything was great and tasty, not awesome gourmet, but a good home style feel.
They have a little shop to pick up items, but it seems less stocked recently although there were some neat items.
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Stopped in here quick while getting my car worked on. I was seated immediately and offered coffee or water within a minute. I ordered 2 eggs and corned beef hash. The order also comes with hashbrowns and toast. I received my order within 10 minutes tops, and everything was a generous portion. The «two eggs» are double yolked, so actually four eggs. Whole order came out to $ 9.22 which was a lot of food for the price. Everything was cooked just right, and I was very happy to see the corned beef hash crispy. I have had soggy before and it is horrible. Hungry fox is a very «country» feeling restaurant but with good food and great service.

Always nice to be back visiting Tucson and make a trip to the Hungry Fox! I always had a soft spot for places that specialize in breakfast and close at 2 pm. This time I happened to have a Verizon Reward coupon for «buy one, get one free». Score! Had the Eggs Benedict, which was excellent, and took an omelette, also great, to go. It’s been said here before, but I have to repeat, the bread & the biscuits are made from SCRATCH. Yes, the wait staff is not the youngest, but they hustle and are very friendly. Yes, there are kitschy decorations on the walls, but they are not cluttered or dusty. Give the Hungry Fox a chance. You won’t regret it!

We love the Hungry Fox for their breakfasts. We were in just yesterday, Saturday, Sept, 26^th with family and enjoyed a small reunion. The food was plentiful and several boxes were taken home with left overs. They have the best coffee as well. The servers are friendly, helpful, polite and fairly quick.
Remember, the yolks are double here so if you order two eggs, you four! I love their hash browns as they are crispy and such a huge portion. The pancakes are huge as well, and the cinnamon roll is to die for.
They do take reservations so that was nice for our party of 6.
We had Cory yesterday who was great. Found out later he had gone to Rincon High, as did our two adult children, who were with us for breakfast. All three did the Rincon High yell!
The waiting area is a small gift shop with lots of things to look at while waiting to be seated. The whole atmosphere is country like and a unique setting.

My multi-​racial family loves to have brunch at the Hungry Fox. They always give us a warm and friendly greeting. Sometimes we call ahead for a table so it is ready when we arrive, that is a really cool thing they do. Their menu consists of all kinds of breakfast and comfort foods, oh and don’t forget the double yolk eggs.
We have also held several lunch events in their banquet room and the food and service is just as good as eating in the restaurant.

This place is amazing. Food is great and portions are medium to large. You get plenty of great food for the money spent. The staff is wonderful and always happy to see you and serve you! Restaurant owner at times even comes by your table to visit. We have groups of 20 to 40 people we take to use the banquet room and everyone is very happy. Go check it out and tell Rick that Dale sent you!

I got the fried chicken off my Paypal app w/​Eat24. It didn’t ask me what sides I wanted at all. So when I got it, I got Mashed Potatoes, brown gravy and peas. I wish that the sides option was offered because I hate peas. Anyways, the chicken was suppose to be Honey Fried Chicken. More like too much breading and not enough meat. The potatoes taste like they’re from a box and the gravy isn’t tasty at all. I wish I could get my money back to be honest.

I wanted to visit this restaurant since my younger days frequenting Kon Tiki right next door.
My, have times changed.
I no longer visit Kon Tiki, but I have remained enthusiastic about trying out the Fox.
What’s more to say? It is your quintessential diner, right down to teal wood paneling, the nutcracker collection and senior specials.
Oh, yes, I imagine myself visiting this place at least once a week in my 80s. Purple hair and all.
Everyone seemed to be a regular. I can see why. Many people were called by their first names. You get a good sense of the sweetness and concern from servers when they are dealing with their patrons. Seniors and military veterans get optimal treatment.
The food? Well, it’s moderately OK. I went with the Benedict. The hollandaise taste it like it came in powder form from a package. But the eggs were perfectly poached, which was very pleasant. The hash browns were surprisingly lacking in flavor.
I would definitely say give this place at least one go. Decide for yourself your impression. Oh, they also have a shop out front remnant of Blue Willow. Great spot for last minute gifts. Trinkets, scarves, hokey cards, eyeglass cases. That’s sort of thing.

Went to the fox yesterday. It was our first time there. It was alright. We got seated right away and the waitress was pleasant. As far as the food, it was just okay, nothing spectacular. I’d probably eat there again but it wouldn’t be my first choice.

Stopped here because I had a
coupon of $ 10 when you spend $ 20. The staff gave no hassle with it. Enjoyed our service dog, with no hassles or questions. Food was fast, and tasted good. Had a gift shop with reasonable prices. Bought an $ 11 plush fox, 2 meals and an appetizer and before the coupon total was $ 35. So even if I didn’t have it, it would have been a good deal.

Food is pretty good, especially if you don’t mind a bit extra grease. The décor is a little weird. Something to remember, they do take reservations so if people come in after you and are seated before you that doesn’t mean the business is racist. I got the chicken fingers which were good but I would have liked more. There was only three small pieces.
The servers aren’t going to be accused of being peppy.

Excellent country style restaurant fresh food and great help!

The Hungry Fox is a lovely little country café nestled in Tucson on Broadway. We went there for brunch recently and were absolutely delighted! Walking in to the restaurant is so familiar and welcoming! You can’t help but smile at all the country charm!
If you like collections– this is the restaurant for you! There are so many country themed collections on the wall! You’ll not be lacking for conversation staters for sure! Our favs were the cast iron skillet clock, the nutcrackers and of course the fox paintings and drawings! Fun stuff!
The food was good — nothing super awesome to write home about really. But just good and satisfying. The wait staff were very friendly and there was almost no wait to be seated or to get our food. Our waitress was very attentive and our water glasses never stayed empty for long.
With that said — you come to this restaurant for good food that doesn’t break the bank in a fun atmosphere! I love local places like this! The Hungry Fox just recently celebrated its 50^th anniversary too! So not only is it hfill of character, but The Hungry Fox is a classic institution in the Tucson food scene! Cheers to 50 more years !

I’ve eaten at this restaurant for years, mostly because of how close it is to me. It’s nothing special, decent enough food though somewhat overpriced. But after today’s experience, I will not be returning.
It’s not the first time I’ve been made to feel by the managing staff that a table-​for-​one was an inconvenience, as though I was taking up too much space while not racking up a large enough bill. But today was the first time they vocally made me feel that I was to be rushed out the door. When I arrived there were plenty of open booths, so when the greeter asked if I’d prefer a booth or a table, I requested a booth. She turned to the assistant manager and told her that she’d seat me on the other side of the short dividing wall, but the assistant manager responded by audibly sighing, looking around, and then pointing, telling her, «Put him down there, she’s fast.» She sounded so put-​out by my presence and her statement made me feel like she was seating me in a section where I could quickly be served and hurried out the door. Then, before I’d even had a chance to look over the menu, the assistant manager came up from behind me and started curtly asking, before she’d even arrived beside my booth, «What would you like to order?» I was shocked at how abrupt and rude she was being, so uncharacteristically I actually said something, stating, «I really feel like you’re trying to rush me out of here.» She then got very loud, telling me, «I’m not. You don’t have to be mean.» I responded with, «I’m not being mean, you’re being rude and I’d prefer to wait for my waitress.» She got louder still, drawing a lot of attention toward me, again saying, «I’m not being rude, you don’t need to be mean. I’m just trying to help her, she’s new and it’s busy…» Then she just kind of glared at me. I was expecting her to ask me to leave, I was personally debating just getting up to leave, but eventually she turned and left. Then as my waitress approached the assistant manager said to her, again very loudly, «He won’t let me take his order.»
Thankfully the waitress was very nice, and I apologized to her, telling her that I was sorry, I’d just been made to feel very unwelcome. My food arrived faster than usual, but I no longer wanted to be there so I took most of my meal to go (…and tipped well, it wasn’t her fault their management is abysmal).
They won’t have to worry about me taking up space again in the future. I’ll be taking all my weekend breakfast business to Bread and Butter or Jerry Bobs.

First and foremost the food is delicious. I have tried just about every item on the breakfast menu, and a few of their lunch items. The portions are great, the price points are excellent, and the homestyle food is spot on for what you would expect.
In the past they had customers pay the check up front at the register, which made for crowds. That has changed luckily, and now the waiter/​waitress takes your check at the table. Unfortunately there is no credit card booklet, just a paper check dropped off, and usually before you are finished eating.
The seating can feel a bit crowded at times, and if you are in a party of five or more, you may want to call ahead to reserve one of the few round booths they have.
The Hungry Fox is a small homestyle restaurant, that does all the right things, albeit a few places it could improve. Understand the size of the restaurant and the day/​time you are going, and you will have a great experience here!

A very good spot to stop for breakfast. They serve huge home cooked meals, and even have homemade bread for toast, which is delicious. You can tell the place has been here a while when you walk in, the décor is pretty old school. They know how to serve a good meal.

I admit, I avoided this place for a while because of the reviews, but when I went I got a schooling on what to believe when you read things on the internet. This place was very home-​y, the waitress very attentive, and the food delicious. I was totally not expecting double yolk eggs! As I’m a local dive breakfast junkie, I’m sure I’ll return some day.

Hungry Fox is one of those neighborhood diners where Flo and Madge competently rule the roost, bantering with regulars and remembering personal preferences. What a roost it must be to produce all those double yoke eggs! They are buttery yellow and delicious. I imagine their coop must be home to mastiff-​sized leghorns. Plus they soft scrambled them perfectly to order. My side biscuit and gravy arrived lukewarm, though, and piping-​hot gravy completely transforms into paper mache paste in flavor and texture once cold. My biscuit too was cold and cakey. The hashbrowns are near-​perfect here, and the service always fast friendly. For a mid-​town brekkie, the Fox is still a worthy joint.

OK, so The Hungry Fox is your classic diner — divey, greasy food, and charming wait staff. It does well what it knows. But it’s not like it has the best pancakes or an omelette to die for.
I’d like to love The Hungry Fox more, but the last time we went it gave us some intestinal distress (which, to be honest, isn’t too uncommon with classic breakfast fare). Also I’m totally weirded out by the covert über Christian phrases tucked into the table tents and menu.
Last time our service was less than stellar, so we haven’t been back since. There are plenty more executing places to get breakfast in Tucson anyway — and that way I can skip the indoctrination (which, if you haven’t found, you should seriously check out).

Typical diner foods. I had a short stack of pancakes which were Ok but a bit gritty, it seemed the batter contained part corn meal, or grits? Didn’t go well with the rest of the cake, which seemed like a usual flour pancake batter. Coffee was standard and they kept it filled. Service was good, no complaints there. I tried someone in my groups hash browns, which were nice and crisp. Same with the fries and onion rings– quite greasy though. Nothing really jumped out at me on the menu and I wasn’t interested in a $ 10 salad which they had several of.
It’s quite bright inside, lots of flair. If I come back I’ll try their chicken fried steak or biscuits and gravy. Prices are a little steep for basic diner fare, so I’m not sure my return will be in the near future.