Explore the 5 most popular spots in Tucson's Bear Canyon neighborhood

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Fortunato's Italian Deli.

Visiting Bear Canyon, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Tucson neighborhood by browsing its most popular local eateries, from a cafe to a pizzeria.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to eat in Bear Canyon, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Le Buzz

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Topping the list is Le Buzz, a spot to score coffee, tea, sandwiches and salads. Located at 9121 E. Tanque Verde Road, Suite 125, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 196 reviews on Yelp. Le Buzz serves specialty drinks and baked goods, as well as a full menu of sweet and savory breakfast, brunch and lunch items. (See the full menu here.)

2. Crossroads Coffee Company

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Next up is Crossroads Coffee Company, a spot to score coffee, tea, wraps, juice and smoothies, situated at 8898 E. Tanque Verde Road. With 4.5 stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Crossroads Coffee Company serves its own custom-roasted, small-batch coffee.

3. Bear Canyon Pizza

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Sports bar and Italian spot Bear Canyon Pizza, which offers pizza and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road, four stars out of 193 reviews. This casual spot serves up fresh pizza and a wide array of draft beers.

4. Viv's Cafe

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Viv's Cafe — a breakfast, brunch and traditional American spot that offers coffee, tea and more — is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 78 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road to check out this casual daytime eatery for yourself.

5. Fortunato's Italian Deli

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Check out Fortunato's Italian Deli, which has earned four stars out of 46 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli at 9100 E. Tanque Verde Road. Fortunato's makes hearty deli sandwiches to order and serves up salads and sides, too.

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