We love Boba CuCue in Marana. They now have a second location on the east side, but this one is the perfect location for us. There might be a slight obsession in this house for them, and we tend to get the same thing each time.

From the moment you walk in, you feel like you were transported right to the heart of Japan. With their colorful menu, full of endless drink options, the adorable shopping they have available, to the claw machine games, we truly love everything they have to offer.

I can’t wait to introduce you to this Marana spot, and hopefully help you find your newest boba obsession.

What to Order on the Drink Menu

They have an extensive menu, but each section is mapped out so you are comfortable understanding what it is they offer. Here are a few frontrunners for their drinks menu:

• Milk Tea
• Smash Fruit Tea
• Tornado Smoothies
• Galaxy Boba Drinks
• Brown Sugar Drinks
• Coconut Bubble

You can choose your level of ice and sweetness. It ranges from No to Extra. You can also choose if you’d like to add a topper and what type of boba you would like: crystal, popping, pudding, or jello. Each drink will also let you know if it is vegan-friendly, contains milk, contains gluten, and if honey is included.

What to Order on the Food Menu

They also have an extensive food menu, and we have had the chance to try the steamed dumplings and various bao. The other options they have are:

• Soup Dumplings
• Steamed Dumplings
• Steamed Siu Mei
• Steamed Bao
• Sweet Steamed Bao
• Waffle Pop- the brown sugar option is our favorite

Our Favorites

We have been many times, and I tend to order the same thing each time. But I did branch out and try the Malaysian White Coffee, and that will be my new go-to. My kiddos love the coco-peach bubble with added mango popping boba, and the Pony Milk Bubble. They do have something for everyone.

Games & Shopping

Boba CuCue has claw machines as well as furry friend games as well. Tokens are $5 each and can be purchased at the register. Aside from that, they have souvenirs to purchase like keychains, pens, stickers, and a large assortment of plushies! My son adopted a purple boba tea squishy the first time we came.

They will often have a furry friend hiding somewhere in the shop, and if you find him you earn a prize!

Where to Find Them

Boba CuCue in Marana is located off Cartaro Farms Road across the road from the Walmart Shopping center. It is right next to Salon Kiro and Nana’s Kitchen. I hope you try them out today, and let me know what you ordered so I can try something new next time!

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When looking for a local coffee shop, I often find myself searching for one that truly understands and appreciates the city it is located in. Having a good grasp of what the local community is looking for is such a positive experience. Roadrunner Coffee Co. knows how to do just that. Not only do they have amazing coffee, but they also have live music as well. So grab a cup of coffee, or a pastry, and enjoy the sights and sounds that Roadrunner Coffee Co. has to offer.

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About Roadrunner Coffee Co.

Roadrunner Coffee Co. has been a locally owned business in Tucson since 2004. With hand-crafted espresso and coffee drinks, smoothies, Italian sodas, sandwiches, pastries, and more there’s something for everyone! When you walk into their Thornydale location, you are instantly greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You can smell the aroma of their fresh ground beans, and the sounds of the espresso machine frothing up the milk.

They have recently opened 2 more locations to help accommodate more areas of Tucson. They source their beans from Tucson Coffee Roasters and you know you will always get a great cup of coffee. If you want drip coffee, they have a station set up with 4 large carafes of light and dark roasts. Once you’ve ordered from a friendly staff member, your food /drinks are made quickly and effectively and wait for you at the raised ledge. The logo is neatly printed on the side of their cups, with a sticker stopper added to the top.

“It is the mission of Roadrunner to always provide excellent and efficient customer service, offer consistent, quality drinks and foods, support other local, small business, and constantly strive to improve.”— Roadrunner Coffee Co.

Roadrunner Coffee Co. Menu Items

There is something for everyone from espresso, blended, drip coffee, teas, and even smoothies. I suggest trying something new every time you visit. Need a different type of milk or have an allergy to something? Just let your barista know, and they will be happy to accommodate. Besides beverages, they also make delicious food. The breakfast sandwiches make my mouth water every time someone orders one. Here are a few other items they offer:

And for lunch:

• Sandwiches with chips or potato salad

Seating Options Available

With everything happening in our world these days, people’s safety is a big consideration for Roadrunner Coffee Co. Not only do they offer a large indoor seating area at their Thornydale location with plenty of space between each table, but they also offer outdoor seating. At their Wetmore and Alvernon locations, they are a drive-up kiosk, similar to Dutch Bros, and Congress is a walk-up location. That can be very handy if you are on that side of town looking for a quick cup of joe!

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FAQ about Roadrunner Coffee Co.

Where are they located?

Their cafe is located at 9665 N Thornydale Rd Ste. 110 and their drive-up kiosk is located at 1545 W Wetmore Rd. They also have 2 other locations at 1612 N Alvernon Way as well as their newest downtown at 50 W Congress St.

What are their hours?

CAFE: Open M-F 6 am-5 pm Sat/Sun 6 am-4 pm
KIOSK (Wetmore) M-F 6a-6p, Weekends 7am-6pm; Alvernon: 6am-6p M-F; Congress: M-F: 7am-3p & Saturday 9am-4pm

Where are their beans sourced from?

They have locally sourced beans from Tucson Coffee Roasters

Can you order items from them using a delivery service?

Yes, Roadrunner is available on Uber Eats and Doordash. You can also call ahead to order.

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Do they offer wifi?

Yes! They gladly offer it to paying customers

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When you purchase your admission you receive cups with food for the different animals, coins for the shooting range or the rabbit food, and if you upgraded to the stingray feeding you will receive chips that are good for 1 feeding.

The ranch has been open and operating since 1999. they started with a couple of chairs, a folding table, and a pop-up tent. It is 3 generations of family that run and operate the ranch. Knowing they are a truly family-owned business is so welcoming.

To purchase tickets or for more information on the ranch, visit their website and enjoy all they have to offer.

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Announcement- Summer Hours

The NEW summer hours with feeding and admission are from 8 am to 2 pm, and the last admission is at 1:30 pm. They are open Friday -Monday (closed Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday). Beat the heat and come early. Bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. The monster truck tours will continue to run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tours can be booked online or at admission. Book online to ensure you save your spot; tours fill up quickly.

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• Experiences at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
• Little Donkeytown
• Parakeet Perch
• Goat Penthouse
• Hole in the Wall Kissing Booth
• Deer & Ostrich Feeding
• Little Henhouse, Sheep Show & Bunnyville
• Lorikeets & Duck Feeding
• Stingray Bay
• Giftshop & Shooting Range
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Experiences at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

When you are ready to start, a man will explain everything to you and give you a good idea of what to expect. It is all laid out in an easy-to-follow trail and you will meet animal after animal. Keep an eye out for Smiley the donkey. She is the superstar of the whole ranch and will give you a beautiful teeth-filled smile! There are also signs pointing and leading you where you need to go. The exhibits you get to visit are:

• Little Donkeytown
• Parakeet Perch
• Goat Penthouse
• Hole in the Wall Kissing Booth
• Ostrich & Deer Feeding
• Little Henhouse, Sheep Show, & Bunnyville
• Lorikeets & Ducks Feeding
• Stingray Bay
• Giftshop & Shooting Range

There are also tortoises if you are lucky enough to see them. When it gets cold, they will hide where the heat lamps are.

Little Donkeytown

The first stop at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch is Little Donkeytown. You take the pellets of food that came with your admission and feed these adorable mini donkeys. Some are babies and some have been there for quite some time.

If they put their heads on top of the railing, you can try and shoot a pointer into their mouths!

This was a great stop to go to first so if you have younger kids they can get comfortable feeding the animals.

Parakeet Perch

With the food you receive with your paid admission, you get a popsicle stick covered in birdseed. At the Parakeet Perch, you will stick that through the fence and wait as the most beautifully colored Parakeets will come and perch on the stick, nibbling off all the seeds.

Watching them fight over who gets to sit on the stick is the funniest thing to watch.

Are you a bird fan? I wasn’t before coming here! Now I can’t wait to go back and see them again.

Goat Penthouse

Goats are known for climbing to high points on mountains, and that is where they prefer to eat! With the penthouse, you put your food into the container and then use a pulley system to wheel it up to the goats.

They excitedly await the food to drop into their feeder and are just as eager to watch you do it again and again!

And don’t worry, they are safely secured so no goats are harmed!

Hole in the Wall Kissing Booth

You are in for a real treat with the handsome goats at the Hole in the Wall Kissing booth. If you are brave enough, take a long piece of pellet food and stick it between your lips.

The goats are more than happy to take it from you and give you a sweet, slobbery kiss as thanks for the food! Have you ever kissed a goat?

Deer & Ostrich Feeding

Next, head over to the deer feeding. These animals are so calm and gentle.

But they got full fast because some didn’t want food at all. But mostly came over for the pets and scratches.

There were so many signs on the Ostrich fence that said “Not responsible for accidents” and “Ostriches bite”. You simply place the pellets into a plastic tub that leads to the other side for them so there is less chance of you getting pecked!

If you are brave, you can put some food on your hand and place it flat in front of them to have them eat from you. Would you be brave enough?

Little Henhouse, Sheep Show & Bunnyville

In your feeding cups, you get 3 coins to feed either the chickens, bunnies, or the ducks. You can either hand-feed the chickens or place them in their containers for them to eat out of.

The bunnies were so sweet and soft. But don’t get your fingers in their mouths or they will nibble on you!

The sheep were so beautiful and fluffy and just stared at you until you fed them some food!

Lorikeets & Duck Feeding

Lorikeets were my absolute favorite. You get a cup of nectar with your admission and they tell you that they will take the lid off themselves.

What I did not expect is just how many would fly ON to you to get that food. At one point I had 5 or six. But these birds were so beautiful and very loud!

If you don’t have a cup, they want nothing to do with you! This exhibit is what helped with my bird phobia and I didn’t want to leave!

The ducks were right outside and you could either hand-feed them or leave them right by the water and they will help themselves.

Stingray Bay

If you choose to upgrade your admission to add the stingray exhibit to it, you get to feed them and if they let you, pet their backs. Spoiler, they are very slippery!

When you walk up, they hand you a small cup of food and instruct you to hold it between two of your fingers like a piece of spaghetti. Simply put your hand under the water and they will come to you.

I promise it does not hurt one bit. It feels like a slow vacuum as they come to suck it off your hand. They do not have any teeth, so that is how they get the food into their mouths. It is the strangest feeling.

Giftshop & Shooting Range

Last but not least is their gift shop and shooting range. They have so many amazing items to choose from including stuffed animals, coffee mugs, and more. But what was the neatest thing there was hollowed-out Ostrich eggs!

The shooting range takes tokens, which you can get at the front desk. Have fun in the Wild Wild West as you try and shoot at targets. But watch out for the gator who will generously spray you with a stream of water if you aren’t paying attention!

We had such an incredible time at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch and we can’t wait to go back! My favorite exhibit was the Lorikeets! Have you been? If so, what was yours? Let me know down below and we’ll connect.

If you go and visit them, make sure to let them know I sent you. You are going to have a great time. Take time to truly enjoy Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Farm: Fine-Feathered Family Fun.

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FAQ About Rooster Cogburn

Where are they located?

They are located 26 miles north of Tucson on I-10 exit 219. Turn left off the freeway and turn left on E, Peak Lane, before the state park entrance, just after the freeway entrance. 1 mile to the end of the road

How much is admission?

$15 with stingray included or $12 without. That is for ages 6 and over. Age 5 and under are free. You can purchase food for your 5 and under kiddos for $6. Tokens for additional food and the shooting range are $1 each.

Is it all outdoors?

The majority of the ranch is outdoors. That is where 99% of the animals are. Inside is where you’ll find the stingray exhibit, gift shop, and shooting range.

Do they require masks?

They do not require it since the majority of the location is outdoors, but they recommend it indoors.

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