Cafe Passe, LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection as it works to reorganize its debts. Owned and operated by longtime Tucson resident Jenny Rice, the neighborhood café has operated for years along the city’s popular Fourth Avenue corridor. The café is expected to stay open while proceedings continue under court supervision.
Cafe Passe, LLC Files for Chapter 11 Subchapter V
Cafe Passe, LLC voluntarily filed for bankruptcy on January 18 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, according to the latest details available on PACER. The filing was made under Chapter 11’s Subchapter V, which is designed for small business reorganizations.
The designation allows the café to restructure its debts while continuing to operate at its Fourth Avenue location.
About the Café
Cafe Passe, LLC is a Tucson-based staple known for its all-day meal options. In addition to its food and drink offerings, the café is known locally for hosting live performances by area musicians.
The Fourth Avenue café has been owned and operated by Jenny Rice for a long time. The café also features an outdoor patio and lounge area. The space is also used for private events such as intimate weddings and brunch gatherings.
Proceedings So Far
Attorney Charles R. Hyde of the Law Offices of C.R. Hyde, PLC is representing Cafe Passe, LLC in the case. Judge Scott H. Gan is overseeing the proceedings in the court.
Hyde submitted the Chapter 11 Subchapter V petition, which lists $1,738 in filing and administrative fees. Below are additional details stated in the petition:
- Filing Date: January 18, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 4:26-bk-00509
- Estimated Assets: $100,000 to $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: $100,000 to $500,000
- Reason for Filing: Reorganize business under court supervision
The asset and liability estimates were compiled using data provided by RK Consultants. These details also state that Cafe Passe, LLC currently owes roughly 49 creditors in total.
Court records show that the café has been asked to submit its electronic filing declaration by February 9, 2026. The creditors’ meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026.
The filing records further mention that Cafe Passe, LLC’s Chapter 11 Plan Small Business Subchapter V is due by April 20, 2026.
As Cafe Passe, LLC navigates the Chapter 11 Subchapter V bankruptcy, operations are expected to continue for Tucson patrons. The next major milestones include the March creditors’ meeting and the submission of a reorganization plan in April.
