Laverna's Coffee Shop — Restaurant in Tucson

Sadly Laverna's isn't gonna win any awards for snazzy curb appeal, but l was there for the food. The place is unique, it's old, dated and faded. But we found it to be a hidden gem off the beaten path. We were immediately warmly greeted upon entry and enthusiastically made to feel welcomed. We were invited to seat ourselves wherever we'd like. The table we sat at was bussed but unfortunately it wasn't wiped down. Our server took our drink orders right away and upon request immediately wiped down the table. I ordered the huevos rancheros, not exactly what l had invisitioned, a rather huge amount of lettuce covered by two tostada shells covered by two made to order eggs buried in salsa. I always order bacon to go with my huevos rancheros because bacon makes everything better, and after some replating adjustments with the beans added in it was OK, minus the abundance of lettuce. And while good, It's not something l would order again, nor would l recommend it to anyone. (Drumroll please) The star of the show was the wives apple pecan pancake. 😱 OMG 😱 not only was it bigger then the plate huge, it was unlike any other pancake I've had before. Large chucks of cooked tender apple along with a healthy amount of pecans in a thick fluffy pancake. The outer coating was a scalded caramelized sugar and cinnamon mixture, while offered it definitely didn't need any additional sryup added to it. It was beyond delicious and had a wonderful dessert like quality to it. Don't misjudge this book by its cover, the food was outstanding and the service was top notched. I would highly recommend a visit, additionally I'd highly recommend the specialty pancake. I'm thinking I'll try the banana pecan pancake on...

Service this morning at Laverna’s Coffee Shop was below substandard. The waitress’ were rude and if I had not sought out Monica’s attention for a simple refill of my drink, I would have been sitting at my table with a cold plate of French Fries. After refilling my drink, Monica never returned to area where I was seated. However, after dropping off my food order to the table, she also dropped off the ticket.

Another waitress instructed me to take my ticket to the front counter for payment. What struck my attention, is the fact that while giving me instructions, she was offering to take the payment at the table for another customer. When I brought this to her attention, her response was “well, get it ready and I”ll take up for you. It’s up to you.” The waitress then turned her back to me.

The only reason why Laverna’s is receiving a one star rating for todays service is because that is the lowest available rating on this review page. I did speak to the owner of Laverna’s who seemed to be unaware of her employee’s behavior. Not sure if Monica was having a challenging day and maybe this was just an isolated incident. I specifically asked the owner if it was common practice for them to treat some customers different from others. The response was no. However, based on today’s performance, I am not sure if that is entirely true.

In this current environment were the increase cost of goods and products are typically passed on to customers, the general expectation at the very least is to be treated...

I ordered the, ''SO CALLED'' Chicken fried steak. " YUCK" The "POOREST" EXCUSE, For that particular meal. I have ever eaten or seen in my life. Whitch happen's to be, all of Sixty Three Years. And have eaten this meal From the far east coast to the West coast, and throughout, The U.S.A. Thus I had yet ever been Served such a revolting and, Again, "POOR EXCUSE" For Chicken fried steak "EVER." The Wana be meat product Was some kind of generic Frozen quick serve, smothered With the most hideous, "BLAN" WHITE Gravy, EVER. Served along with " BLAN BISCUITS" And when I say, And use the word and term "BLAN" I'M not using it loosely, Nor am I exajorating at all. No flavor what so ever. Good or Bad. Also served along with two Eggs, which I asked for overeasy. Instead I got rubber like eggs, Which resembled and could Easily have past for rubber gagg Eggs. However in all fairness the home Potatoes were passable. After Enhassing them with salt and Pepper for flavor. This place charges $2.50 for Coffee, Refill's included, Of course. However GOOD LUCK ON GETTING YOUR COFFEE REFILL'S. First off the cup I was served Coffee in, held approximately 4 - 5 ounces. That wouldn't Have been a bad thing at all. Had I Had a half fast good Waiter. But as luck would have It, The waiter's dimeaner and Attentiveness, WAS YES AS BLAN AS THE FOOD SERVED.

No I didn't eat much of what I ordered. I packed it home, I'm having a Problem with coyotes and I have been trying to poison them.

Will I ever return. NOT...