Cafe Paraiso, Tucson

In what was once the Geronimo Hotel guest-house, this cozy and comfy college-area cafe serves light fare at equally light prices. The cafe itself is quite serene, with white-trimmed dark green walls, mellow music and umbrella-covered patio tables out front. The menu starts the day with bagels, muffins and specialty coffees and then moves into soups, salads, sandwiches and quiches. The House Club is a satisfying specialty of turkey, bacon and cheese. Beverages include coffees, teas, juices and soft drinks.