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The atmosphere was nice! Lightly dim and the employees were happy to help. This place is hard to find, you can't really see it from the street. The matcha was good same as the quiche. read more

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I went here early on a Saturday so I could sit and enjoy a coffee while reading. The inside is nice, quaint, and dimly lit. The staff were so sweet. I told them it was my first time so they reviewed sizing with me and let me know how many shots were in each size. I note this because I don't recall any other shop doing this. It was helpful for me. I got a hot breve cardamom pumpkin latte and it was perfect! It wasn't too hot so I could drink it comfortably. It also wasn't too sweet and you could actually taste the cardamom. A lot of drinks I've had with cardamom, you can't really taste it. It was quiet and there was a steady stream of customers coming in and out. I was able to sit for about an hour and enjoy my book. I'd come back because product, service, and vibes were just right. read more

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Sharon K.

Thank you for your review and I am really glad you enjoyed your first…

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Stopped in on a rainy morning and it inside was the perfect, cozy vibe to go along with my fall drink. The espresso is high quality and the menu options are tasteful and not overly sweet. A new favorite coffeehouse of mine! read more

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We came to Esso for our weekly coffee shop stop. It had a cute cozy vibe inside, but still felt like enough space to sit and study for a while. They had a nice seasonal menu. We tried a few of their fall drinks as well as a donut. The service was terrific and extremely helpful in making recommendations. The drink I got, I was warned there was 4 shots of espresso, and it was strong! I heard 4 shots, and understood 4 shots, but I didn't think it would be an issue until I was drinking the 4 shots. We will for sure be back again!! read more

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Oh my goodness, If I could give 10 stars I would, this place is beautiful and lowkey and the workers are so sweet and welcoming in the short 2 minutes I was in there waiting inside for my coffee I felt nothing but comfortable. They asked all the right questions as Im not a coffee drinker unless its sweeter but this coffee and the flavor profile is wonderful, not burnt coffee like how im used to lol! Wonderful experience thank you to the Esso workers who helped me this morning! Have a blessed day read more

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Sharon K.

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Sara M.

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I was at a bakery around the building and needed coffee to go with it. Esso is a super cute small spot for a pick me up. The spot was clean and cozy and the employees were super friendly. I went with an oat milk pistachio latte and it was great! Great roast and not bitter or watered down. Would definitely stop in again! read more

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Stephanie V.

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Don't you love it when you find that magical little gem of a spot? This cafe @essocoffeehouse located in The Strip on Highland & 12th in Phoenix, right next door to Original Gravity, feels so warm and tasteful, cocooned in a shaded concrete patio that feels protected from the harsh spring and summer heat. I could sit in here and relax everyday. There is art covering the walls by local artist, all for sale. The deep jewel tones and metallics with greenery and comfortable seating of the cafe interior draw me in. Not to mention the absolute show stopper - the antique espresso machine setup. Today I ordered an afternoon latte to go: 12 oz. Hot Oat Flavored Latte with 1/4 sweet Housemade Cardamom Brown Sugar Syrup and Vanilla The barista was so friendly and made suggestions about syrup pairings when I was trying to decide. There's also a restroom inside. read more

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I've been to this coffee shop a handful of times and I've enjoyed every visit. The staff is friendly, coffee is delicious and the seating areas are inviting. It was cold this morning and I needed something different and hot.. I ordered the tiramisu latte - dark chocolate, almond syrup with almond milk.. it's like a rich dessert but not overly sweet. The dirty apple cider chai from their seasonal menu is also delicious. They have pan dulce (Mexican pastries) to go with your coffee drink. Plenty of seating areas inside and patio, tables for catching up on work and a couch to lounge. They also host free weekend events (check their website for details). Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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First time here, randomly popped in. Cute, small, quaint. Ordered a small mocha latte with almond milk and extra foam. Man, you can really taste the espresso, really nice. It wasn't busy on a later mon am, almost wanted to stay but had things to do. I'll be back, interesting strip mall also. Good job to the owner, nice work! read more

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What a fantastic spot for coffee, a place to hang out or study! The vibe is chill I ordered the salted butterscotch iced latte and it is so tasty and delicious. I highly recommend this drink from their fall menu. read more

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heard this place has great cold brew, wanted to check out. small, cute space. little shaded, outdoor seating. ambient lighting, a great space to read a book. folky, easy going music. a good spot to have a relaxed start to your day. apparently you can buy a growler of their cold brew. up to a gallon! yum. random pastries, no food. cold brew: smooth, chocolately. great ice to coffee ratio. homemade brown sugar/cardamom latte: aromatic not much flavor. i like it. overall is well air conditioned, relaxing, good cold brew. great first date spot. nicole says 3.5 due to minimal seating. bernabe says 4, super cozy. read more

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Nicole A.

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I really enjoyed this place. It's cute and shady (which i appreciate because I could still hang out outside without getting sun burnt). The menu selection is very basic which I appreciated because sometimes cafes tend to get too complicated. Overall it's a great place to study/work and the service was quite fast. The workers are friendly and polite and willing to answer any questions. They have wifi too!! read more

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Sarin P.

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We were in desperate need of some caffeine straight off of our flight into Phoenix. We decided to indulge at a local coffee shop. My boyfriend was intrigued by Esso as they roast their beans. The space is quiet and quaint. It felt like the perfect hideaway to read a book, write a paper, or just enjoy some great coffee. We noticed a board with summer specials, so ordered two iced Classic Lattes. It had flavors of white chocolate and coconut but to our surprise, it wasn't too sweet! The barista did a great job crafting a well-balanced drink. read more

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Ben H.

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Esso is located in an incredibly cool commercial building. The interior of the building had a unique look, it had a mid century feel and featured local artists. The baristas were excellent. I kept it simple and ordered a drip. I found the coffee be decent. It wasn't as hot as I typically like it and the blend was noticeably soft. The small felt smaller than your average small. European style, but Free refills for drip for the win. read more

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Kevin M.

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If you drive by fast you will miss it..So slow down and find this "easy access Jump off". I've had enough! of the chain stores that hire children that don't understand how much true coffee taste means to grown folks... I was blessed enough to hit this spot by chance, simply by seeing their small sign and something told me it has to be a good spot if they weren't worried about huge signage. This "CoffeeHouse" has an aroma you can smell from the tiny parking lot ( follow your nose, it's on the first level of the building ) ... Two kind folks were working with a laid back confident vibe next to this beautiful espresso monster machine. I asked for a regular Latte & a Carmel Latte ... I can tell you this place is the real deal because I received my immediate "caffeine rush" ( if ya know, you know) within 3-5 mins ( Ty so, so much) & I drink several cups a day at home or in these streets. Also I'm a 20 yr retired Army caffeine freak. Support this place only if you truly LOVE fresh instant satisfaction for your hard earned monies when you spend it in these streets. God bless ya. read more

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Andrea H.

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First time here and if I lived closer, would be a regular stop. Barista was new and wonderful. In house brewed delicious americano and best part was that the oat milk was FREE! Cool little spot for chit chat or a good book. Outdoor seating too and a small selection of pastries. Def worth a stop. read more

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Thomas P.

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Had a great cortado this morning. Impressed they're attempting swan latte art on cortados. Nice. Was delicious. read more

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Sinai M.

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Coffee was good nice welcoming space .. like the unique tables chairs lighting and barista was a cool guy .. ok with suggestions since wasn't familiar with their drinks.. read more

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This coffee place is in a very good area, has great customer service, coffe is good will definitely be back read more

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Mike

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Not a big fan personally but i only had a coffee, the ambiancewasn't my vibe. I go to the coffee house to get a latte and wake up, not to support the cause of the week. If you need community activism with your joe then this might be your cup of tea. read more

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Lilly M.

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This used to be my favorite coffee shop in the area, but things have gone downhill with the quality of their lattes recently. I tried to be open minded for a few months because it was only a bad latte 1/3 times but now every time I go it's terrible unless one specific guy makes it. The ambiance inside is great, but the quality and consistency aren't there. read more

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Ruben R.

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Very friendly folks. Great coffee! I really enjoy the ambiance here. Nestled away behind overgrown bushes. Hidden and out of site. Very cozy. read more

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Gayl B.

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So yummy! The turmeric latte is a wonderful blend of flavors. There is seating inside and a couple of spots on the outside, totally in the shade making for a relaxing pleasant experience. Their menu is unique, and the place is definitely worth a visit or two! read more

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John B.

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I love it when I return to a coffee house after a few years absence and find that they still brew the smoothest coffee. They make a selection of speciality coffees and next time I'm going to try the bee pollen latte. This time I ordered a soy latte. The flavor was delightful. There is seating for about 10 people inside and four people in comfortable rocking chairs outside on a covered patio. Parking could be an issue at busy times. Try this place, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend it. read more

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Jyrki P.

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Small Esso Coffeehouse & Roastery processes coffee beans and serves talian style espresso - dark, flavorful, and aromatic. Friendly service, and nice, home style decor. The coffee machine is italian, hand pressed one, that makes the difference. This is my favorite corner in Phoenix as of now when craving real coffee. read more

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Laura C.

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September 2021: Yay - driven by here a zillion times & finally made a coffee date to patronize: 1. supercool little space in a supercool architecturally significant building by Bennie Gonzales, circa 1960s 2. local art displayed on walls for sale 3. an epic espresso maker from the 1970s, a work of art in itself 4. Ordered a delightfully cold decaf Americano, heavy on the cream 5. Cookies/pastries & tamales! yes tamales, available from local La Purisima Bakery in Glendale 6. Nice outdoor shaded patio Afterwards, I meandered all around this funky metal and concrete building: lots of random metal sculptures, concrete mushrooms, quotes inscribed in various places, & other fun discoveries. I definitely need to make this my new meeting spot for clients, friends, etc.! read more

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Michelle J.

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Wanted to try a new coffee spot and picked Esso based on the Yelp reviews. My fellow Yelpers were not wrong...this place is great. A cool vibe and great coffee. I had the Cardamom Brown Sugar Latte and WOW! The flavor combo is excellent. Also a BIG shoutout for the excellent service. The server was super friendly and helpful. read more

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James J P.

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Nice ambience, quick service, and good coffee. They roast their own beans, which is an added bonus. I had a cortado that was as near perfect as I have had, and also a sparkling water and espresso. read more

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Sharon K.

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Avden D.

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I love Esso!!! I spend a lot of time at coffee shops around phoenix, and Esso is top teir! The patio/building somehow feels secluded despite being on a main street. It's awesome! Jason is the man! He was more than helpful my first visit, and I've appreciated seeing a familiar face whenever I come in. The space is pretty small/cozy (which is why it's kind of silly to complain about not calling out drinks lolz. it's kind of jarring when a drink is loudly announced when the ambiance of the room is very jazzy/relaxed) All in all, esso is great! They are killin it! read more

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Molly W.

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Stopped into Esso to do some work the other morning, and was pleasantly surprised by the hidden shop. I got the lavender latter which has a perfect foam on top. The table was a spacious place to work, with warm lighting. As I left, several other customers were visiting on the outside shaded patio. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Elia S.

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Super nice staff and they have Mexican pan dulce !!! Highly recommend; coffee tastes amazing!

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Steven W.

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I'll keep it short and sweet. I've tried numerous coffee shops in the valley over the years, and I just keep coming back to Esso time and time again. I even had it on the day of my wedding up in Sedona when Layla's sourced their beans from Esso. Always phenomenal, and their baristas are also fantastic Duke of Esso on Yelp (as of 09/22/23) signing off read more

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Darya S.

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Adorable coffeehouse with great service! Raven is such a nice guy holding down the fort. He made me an excellent hot oat latte with a dash of honey. I'd love to return to try all of their different latte flavors (like honey lavender). The place is very cute and cozy. It's small, but I found it easy to sit in a corner and do some work. It doesn't get loud, with great wifi and lots of outlets, and the music is quite zen, so it's a solid place to work in solitude. read more

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Ryan C.

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BEST COFFEE SHOP IN PHOENIX!!!369 Monolithic experience!!! the magical school buss dropped us off for a morning cup of brew holding hands to every delicious drop the steam the cream the chocolate mountain dew flowing deeply with magicians forever creating new perspectives based on current ideas and possible futures rather than continually attempting to rewrite and recycle the past ms. frizzle my nizzle BEST COFFEE SHOP IN PHOENIX!!!369 --furbaby friendly read more

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I came here because I saw on Yelp that they offer Turmeric Lattes. Hooray! The cafe is very small and clean. The barista was nice and greeted me warmly even though she was in the middle of making drinks for another customer. I got a Turmeric Latte and a Rice Crispy Treat. The latte was only ok, nothing that I would return for. The rice crispy treat was so overly sweet that I ended up tossing it in the trash after only a couple bites. Not sure if I'll return, but if I do, I will probably just stick to drip coffee. read more

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Ali B.

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Came here this morning, this cool place is a little tucked away! I liked the art on the walls and little lamps at the tables. This place is small but not very busy, would be a good place to get some work done! I ended up getting an oat milk bee pollen latte. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it but it definitely grew on me. I would like to come back and try more lattes sometime! read more

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Simon E.

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Second visit. Same result. I'm sure the coffee is good quality, but I literally couldn't taste anything. First time in a month ago I had a hot Americano; this time I had a black iced americano. Very faint flavor, not much detectable caffeine. We also ordered a chai tea latte and whilst it was well-made, the flavor explosion wasn't there. So I'm stumped. Two shot iced americano maybe? Short pours? I don't know. But it's not for me. I love the ambience, and the staff are friendly. The dog treat / water station is superb and I loved sitting outside relaxing under the green leaf shade.....but if the coffee doesn't hit the spot, I just have no reason to return. read more

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Shelby F.

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I love Esso! I've been a few times and I'm always pleased with the drinks and service and atmosphere. They have a fun specials menu! I've tried a Blackberry Mocha and a Snow Bird Latte off of it and they were both really good! They're definitely worth the stop and will be getting my repeat business. read more

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4700 N 12th St
Ste 107
Phoenix, AZ 85014
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(480) 568-2067
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http://www.essocoffeeshop.com

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Hours

What time does Esso Coffeehouse open?

Esso Coffeehouse opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Esso Coffeehouse close?

Esso Coffeehouse closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Esso Coffeehouse take Bitcoin?

No, Esso Coffeehouse does not take Bitcoin.

Does Esso Coffeehouse take credit cards?

Yes, Esso Coffeehouse takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Esso Coffeehouse have catering options?

No, Esso Coffeehouse does not have catering options.

Does Esso Coffeehouse have a drive thru?

Yes, Esso Coffeehouse has a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Esso Coffeehouse allow dogs?

Yes, Esso Coffeehouse allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Esso Coffeehouse have bike parking?

Yes, Esso Coffeehouse has bike parking.

Does Esso Coffeehouse have outdoor seating?

Yes, Esso Coffeehouse has outdoor seating options.

Does Esso Coffeehouse have parking?

Yes, Esso Coffeehouse has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Esso Coffeehouse wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Esso Coffeehouse is wheelchair accessible.

Does Esso Coffeehouse have free WiFi?

Yes, Esso Coffeehouse has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Esso Coffee is a blend from 3 different beans from around the world. Carefully selected to make the smoothest, tastiest, most balanced coffee blend that you can have with any of your preferred methods of brewing.

History

Established in 2016.

She began mixing her roast in early 2016 with a goal of creating a blend who's quality shines through in any process of preparation. As a traveler and camper she was familiar with the challenges of having a good cup of coffee, but was convinced a solid, well rounded, full bodied roast with carefully chosen beans from around the world could make a difference. It could make a perfect coffee, no matter how you prepared it.

Meet the Business Owner: Sharon K.

Esso Coffee is owned and operated by Sharon Koger. She is originally from Corpus Christi, TX. As soon as she was able to travel she would spend all her energy and money seeing different parts of the United States and spending most of her vacations sight-seeing, drinking coffee and eating local cuisine. Once married she lived in South Spain for 4 years where she spent most of her free time in the markets and cafes across Spain. The tradition continued as she branched out and saw, walked, drank coffee and ate her way around Mexico, Canada, Czech Republic, England and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She has a passion for creating and this includes food, beverages, crafts and art. She is a skilled worker and passionate teacher. Her passion shows through with the quality of work she put out. She is a hospitality professional with a Bachelor's degree in Management.She has worked 8 years in locally owned Phoenix based coffee houses and 2 years in a coffee house in El Puerto De Santa Maria, Spain.

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Moxie Coffee is probably the premier 3rd wave specialty coffee spot for the Phoenix area. It's…read moreclean, well-decorated, and full of some fancy equipment. It's got that white, concrete, and pothos design that reminds me of similar places back home. While deciding what to order, I started chatting with the barista, and she told me that I might like the Granja Paraiso pourover, so I went with that. It was a super nice drink with lots of nuanced stone-fruity notes as well as that grape skin kind of flavor. It was a really nice and sweet (aroma-wise) drink to have. Turns out, they use the xBloom for the most consistency in their pourovers. I don't mind that at all. I think it's the first time I've tried an xBloom, and it was pretty darn good. Not over-extracted, and I'm sure it was meticulously calibrated. Overall, it was a great experience, and I got some beans togo too!

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This little coffee shop is just a window you order at and outdoor seating. There a lot of trees so…read morethere's shade at least. I got a strawberry matcha but there was barely any strawberry in it. Service was average.

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Froth Coffee Roasters

very extensive menu with a lot of options. I'm a huge fan of pistachio so I got the Pressachio and…read moreit was very tasty. Fun to sit in here and play some games. I've never tried the drive thru. Parking is in the back. It's very small on the inside in an alright part of town. Music was on the louder side but still a chill vibe.

Ugh! I don't know if it's because I don't get to come here as often anymore but I swear froth is…read morebetter and better every time I come here! Also the gals working here are always fantastic! Helpful and kind. I really love mixing the pistachio signature latte with the Salt Lick signature latte and it's always a nail on the head! Today Gabby was able to explain to me how to simplify the ordering of that combination of the two drinks to make sure it's the same every time but also simplify it for the barista. The new breakfast club sandwich is my new favorite sandwich. The croissant is toasted so perfectly every time in the ratios of eggs, veggies, cheese and bread is perfect. I love every time I get to come to the side of town because I will never not stop at froth

Frost'd Date Shake Latte

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Gator toast

Black Rifle Coffee Company

4.4

(129 reviews)

3.8 mi

Drive thru was empty and got my friend's black coffee quickly. It became her new favorite beating…read moreout Dutch Bro which had been her favorite. Had to get her another the next day and she is excited she can order the coffee through Sam's since there are no locations in CA. I appreciated being able to donate a bag of coffee to the FD on my second trip.

First time stopping in and loved the vibe. It is veteran founded and they were doing 20% off for…read moreall active duty and veterans for the month of May. The staff were friendly and helpful in explaining the menu. Plenty of seating available inside and outside!

Great display of coins and patches.

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Peixoto Coffee

4.4

(36 reviews)

3.4 mi

I was in the middle of downtown, and I needed myself some coffee. Luckily, Peixoto had me covered!…read moreI briefly looked at options of independent roasters, and this one caught my eye. I came in the late afternoon to this bakery/coffee house combo, and I was pleasantly surprised with the environment. Lots of natural light and easy-going atmosphere. It was a small shop, but still had good seating. I ordered a prickly pear espresso tonic and got a bag of beans as well. I had a great interaction with the barista and she recommended me some good beans to take home. The tonic itself was very refreshing, and I was happy to have it on one of the hottest days of the year up until then. Lovely vibes and the coffee is great. I think I want to come back to try their other espresso-based stuff to get a good gauge on how a flat white or cortado tastes. I'll definitely want to come back, especially to visit their larger location in Chandler.

For the first time a few weeks ago, and I was not disappointed. It shares a space with a bakery,…read morewhich is so fun because you can get coffee from Peixoto and also grab fresh pastries or a sandwich. I got the lavender thyme matcha which was light on the Matcha flavor, but was very floral and refreshing. My friend got one of the coffees which she also enjoyed. There is plenty of seating inside and outside and it's very bright and a great place to work from!

It is a very strong door!

More pastries!

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Press Coffee - the Roastery

This coffee afficionado has made his splash into the Phoenix scene, and, let me just say, it did…read moreNOT disappoint! This was one of the first places I found that people had suggested for me, and so I thought it might be a good place to get some work done and a morning joe to sip on. I came in without any pretense, and perused the menu. After having talked to a barista, my eyes wandered to the pourover menu, and I ended up getting their Reserve pourover, iced. It was a nice combination of berry fruit, lemon rind, and bright flavors that felt very refreshing! I enjoyed the drink a lot, and I would easily go back and grab some espresso-based beverages or another pourover! The space itself is grand. It's an industrial building with 3 massive roasters and plenty of seating both on the bottom floor and on the loft section. I sat in the loft and got a good vibe from it! Come by and enjoy some of Phoenix's best coffee!

Wow! Being new to Arizona I did not venture into Phoenix to find this Gem of a location in the six…read moremonths I've been here and boy was I missing out! The service is outstanding and the location is mind blowing! Quite a number of people working, conversing, and just overall enjoying life over the best coffee in Arizona! This may be a flagship location withe the actual coffee roasters in the store reminiscent of a wonderful place I visited in Milan Italy, right here in the Phoenix Metro area! The outdoor patio seating has a fantastic ambience, and there's an upstairs area for larger groups of private events. Now to my 16 ounce hot oat milk, honey latte... True perfection, made with care and love and spot on. Happy to have moved to town, but even happier to have given up that other coffee chain for good!

Avocado toast

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Outside

Cartel Roasting

4.0

(2 reviews)

1.6 mi

I had an excellent iced chai here! The service was excellent! Cartel Roasting is located inside the…read morelobby of the Camby Hotel, so it's very convenient when you're traveling. I will definitely be back.

Didn't realize this cartel was inside a hotel nor that there was no seating so that was…read moredisappointing! nonetheless the coffee was delicious as always and the employee was kind.

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Hava Java

This spot had an endearing ambiance that invited both hipster and corporate executive alike…read more This was a perfect spot for both me and a couple Others in the estate planning community to meet. Although I will warn anyone, don't pick the table right by the expresso machine because it can get loud. The food looks delicious. The drinks we enjoyed were quite competent in composition.

As someone who doesn't drink coffee but meets a lot of people at coffee shops it's always enjoyable…read moreto have a good alternative to coffee which some places do not offer. However, Hava Java has fabulous tasting smoothies and I enjoyed one at our recent meeting there all my friends were enjoying their traditional coffee shop offerings. This is a small, hip, busy coffee shop with nice options for outdoor and indoor seating the indoor seating is kind of cramped but that's fairly common for this type of a meet up spot.

Easy like Sunday morning

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théa

Sara was the best. Made our bday so special. She was attentive, kind, and professional.read more

One of a kind place to dine in Scottsdale with beautiful Camelback Mountain views and the most…read moregorgeous desert sunset. 10/10 ambiance! We got the Saint-Tropez Sunset cocktail and a suav blanc, and it was perfect (they have so many different sunset themed cocktails to choose from). For food, we ordered the shrimp scampi with garlic bread (super flavorful!) and the chicken skewer. They only give one skewer, which was a little disappointing, I wish they gave at least two. We ended up ordering the Margherita flatbread because we thought the food wouldn't be enough, but it turned out to be a great choice! It was delicious and such a generous portion that we actually struggled to finish it. Since we were celebrating my birthday, we also got the cake. Our super nice server took it off the bill, so it was complimentary. The cake was sublime, honestly one of the best birthday cakes I've ever had (win!!). All servers were really sweet, and did not rush us at all. Overall, we were really happy with the quality of the food and the amazing ambiance. Will definitely come here for more celebration dinners!

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Mariscos Playa Hermosa

We were invited to hangout with some friends and enjoy the Mexico World Cup match. Not knowing…read morewhere we were going till last minute we ate at home and had just decided to do drinks and dessert wherever we ended up with our friends. Insert the most fire drinks we've scene in a while and they all can be made NonAlcoholic! Needless to say we had no clue what we were getting ourselves into and we were glad cus the prices were high but the drinks were large and delicious! All of my three daughters and my wife felt so cool with their drinks and loved every sip. Our friends said their food was good and one of which got the coolest pineapple drinks we'd ever scene! Along with amazing chips and salsa we are very excited to come back and get some food as this is a stellar top notch seafood place with amazing drinks people and an all around experience

It was my first time visiting this restaurant with a party of 10, and unfortunately, the experience…read morewas not great. The service was okay, but the staff lacked friendliness and didn't seem very welcoming. As for the food, some dishes were good while others were disappointing. Overall, the flavor was lacking for me, and many of the dishes just didn't stand out. Another issue we ran into was the parking situation. The parking lot is very small, and we had to park outside of it, which was inconvenient for a large group. Overall, my experience was not the best, and I wouldn't be coming back.

Our Molcajete Frio is a cold seafood platter with so many of your favorites! Oyster. Crab legs. Ceviche. Shrimp. Delicious!

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Arizona Wilderness DTPHX

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company in Downtown Phoenix is a great place to bring your fur baby. The…read morerestaurant has a lot of open seating both inside and outside. There are two large bars with various locally brewed beers on tap. Many of the beers are by Arizona Wilderness. The outside patio is shaded and does have misters for the hot summer days. The restaurant also have a water station and shared doggy water bowls available for use. On Tuesdays all the tacos on the menu are $4. I got the Pulled Pork and the Beer Battered White Fish. Both were delicious. The restaurant also offers a number of shareable dishes and burgers. Will be coming back to try some of the other items. Bingo had a great time people watching and loves meeting other dogs when he is there. During the weekends this place does get very packed so go early if you want a spot. Bingo definitely approved of this spot.

FOOD: i got the proper smash but subbed out the wagyu for a regular grass fed patty. i like the…read moreoption that they have that. i also ordered the fries. the food was decent but nothing special, the fries were seasoned with rosemary as well which wasn't my favorite. the beers here are good and they have lots of promotions SERVICE: nothing crazy, you order at the bar AMBIANCE: casual vibe and relaxed

Beer Battered White Fish Taco

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Back patio is great!

Sophia's A Brunch Counter

I stopped in this week to try the infamous french toast. The line was long, but it really didnt…read moretake long to get through it. The staff members meet you after you order to ensure that you have a place to sit. This was much appreciated as we had a party of 5. The food and cocktails we ordered were fantastic. The french toast certainly lived up to the hype. Cant wait to come back!

Such a lovely little brunch spot! I love the flowers, the cacti, the arches, and the green pastel…read morehues. It's all really pretty and tasteful. The food is delicious. I had the egg, avocado and cheese breakfast sandwich (not the official name), which comes with a side of tater tots. My friend had the crustless quiche (essentially, a frittata) and that was tasty too. The best part was of course that insanely delicious French toast. They have decaf espresso if you're sensitive to caffeine. Went on a weekday right at opening time before work, and there were only a couple other people there. Plenty of parking spots. Though I do hear that it can get really crowded. Sat outside and the music was just a tad bit loud to carry a conversation. I think the place still deserves 5 stars, but the lady who took our order was not very pleasant. She wasn't rude but she came across as very standoffish, and never cracked a smile. It seemed like she wasn't very happy to be there.

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Exterior

Pizza To The Rescue

Pizza was so good!! The restaurant was pretty empty on a Monday around dinner time so we were…read moreseated super quickly and our food came out within 10 minutes. We wanted to try the happy hour but they did shift the times slightly so if ended at 5 PM instead of 6 PM. We ordered the Margherita and the chorizo pizzas (25% of proceeds go to a dog rescue center!!) and both were amazing. The crust was thin, chewy, fluffy, crispy, and flavorful. No notes for the crust. I did think it was slightly greasy but not enough to make me feel gross after eating. They have a small parking lot and some street parking so it wasn't too hard to find a spot. We also loved how you can see your pizza getting fired in the oven right in front of you! Ratings Margherita: 4.5/5 Chorizo: 4.5/5

I appreciate donating to a great cause, but the amount of gnats/fruit flies inside at the corner…read morebooth/table we sat as was ridiculous. There were 10 or so on the way and plenty flying around. Guarding your food and drink while trying to eat is not fun. Carne amore pizza had good flavor but could have used another couple of minutes in the over. Weird it was burnt in some spots on the crust but not others and the bottom was floppy. Others enjoyed their pasta. We all agreed that it was not worth fighting gnats the whole dinner, even when we moved one table over it did not help. It makes you worry about other things. Doubt we would come back.

The decor is nice but the restaurant needs some cleaning.

Our Spicy Rigatoni!

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Front door and patio area

PYRO

Excellent service. Josh was nice and showed us around the menu. Food was delicious, got the pyro…read morecheeseburger and it was cooked perfectly -- fries the same. The burger sauce was delicious. Dark lit atmosphere on the interior, excellent seating inside and outside. Not very loud at all, easy to hear your tablemates. Great experience for all ages -- went here as a younger guy and enjoyed it. Would definitely come back for a nice date night. -Parking is $5 an hour in the nearby garage -Nice place that it is located in

This place just has a cool, high-end vibe from moment you walk inside until the check is paid. The…read moreambiance is like a high-end steak house, yet comfortable at the same time. Oh, and the food is phenomenal! I have been here once on the patio for a large happy hour gathering and loved the variety of apps we had to choose from then. This time, a lunch meeting brought me back and I knew whatever I got, it would include the short-rib skewers, which I got as an add-on for my Yaki Soba dish. The service was top notch, led by Joshua (I believe!). The only drawback to this place is parking, which is non-existent except for valet or the nearby garage. NOTE: they do validate for the garage however.

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Zen Thai

Before going to watch the Dodgers play the Diamondbacks, we stopped by Zen Thai and I'm really glad…read morewe did. It's such a cute little spot. The decor is super adorable, but honestly, the food is what really stood out. We ordered the Tom Kha, Pad Thai, and combination fried rice, and everything was so good. The Pad Thai had amazing flavor. We got everything at a medium spice level, which was perfect for me. I also loved that they let you choose from mild all the way up to extra Thai hot...my fiancé loves super spicy food, so that was a big plus since not every place offers that. We ate everything between the two of us. That's how good it was. The service was also great. He kept checking in on us without being over the top, which I appreciated.

1 star for service…read more When we got to the restaurant, there was a line. We were told there would be a 25-minute wait. We were waiting to be seated for 20 minutes and then other customers started ordering takeout. The owner didn't seat us, even though there were empty tables, but prioritized the takeout customers. We eventually went online to order takeout. Waited over an hour in total to get our food. I don't know why the owner didn't direct us to order takeout instead since he wasn't seating anyone anymore. We never would have been seated because the owner never said anything to us. Service is horrible, and the owner did nothing to make up for his mistake. I will say that the other workers were all very nice and did their best. It must be tough working for a boss who makes mistakes like these. He just disappeared for a while when his workers were busting their butts in the kitchen and front of house. The food was good, so I'll give this place two stars instead of one.

View from front/entrance towards the back/bar. Note: couches for the two large center tables, very cool! 5/2023

Our togo order: Drunken Noodle with beef, Hawaiian Fried Rice, Papaya Salad and Tom Yum soup

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Entrance to Zen Thai

Sottise

4.2

(211 reviews)

3.3 mi

A hidden, but well known gem in Phoenix, Sottise is an upscale restaurant set in what looks like a…read morerenocated Phoenix home from the 20s or 30s. I don't believe the server knew how to handle the less than formal style of the group I was with, but they did not turn us away and provided phenomenal service. The drinks had elegant garnish, and were well made. The most complicated might have been a vodka soda, but the additional touch was nice. For a start we ordered the oysters, which was kept everyone stuck between being nice and fair, and wanting to take all for themselves. We also ordered the octupus which was very good. For my main, I had the salmom rillete. Well made and pesented - I only thought to take pictures after I ate. Our group was never rushed for the bill and we enjoyed a beautiful evening sitting on their porch. I am looking forward to going back more "prepared" and enjoying their seabass or beef bourguignon.

I stumbled across this restaurant on Instagram and decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad I did…read more From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming. I chose to sit at the bar, which turned out to be the best decision. I tried the oysters, the escargot, and the burnt Madeleine dessert--each one was absolutely delicious. But the highlight of my experience was the bartender. He was young, charismatic, and made such great conversation. As a visitor, he made me feel genuinely welcome, which really elevated the entire experience. I believe his name was John C. (though for some reason I thought it was Liam!). Either way, he was fantastic. The gimlet he made incredible and expresso martini even better. I would highly recommend this restaurant--definitely sit at the bar if you can!