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    First Place Coffee

    4.9 (58 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Sara M.

    First Place Coffee has been on my radar for a while now and so happy I got to stop by! This is a food truck coffee spot so do not expect a sit down option. The employees were all energetic and helpful! I went with an iced Neapolitan and it was so flavorful!! No bitterness not watered down, simply perfect. They have some bites to grab as well from the Dinersaur. I grabbed a churrover and a banana bread in the shape of a dinosaur. So cute! I'll definitely stop by again soon!!

    Yasmin T.

    My all time favorite coffee truck. They have such unique flavor combinations and tons of options. The honeycomb is a must. The pb flavor they had this past weekend was absolutely divine. I love their pastry and "scoop" treats as well. The earlier you come the better because there is less of a line but they are truly worth the wait if you do find yourself in a line. The workers are so welcoming and passionate about the business -it truly shows in what they do. The is a central Phoenix must try!!

    Second time this week
    Brittany N.

    I'm obsessed with this little coffee truck. My friend recommended awhile back and I finally got around to trying to 2 weeks ago. They're open 4 days per week, Friday-Monday for like 4 hours each day... and I've happen to squeeze it in 4 times. I love that the coffee is flavored without being overly sweet and just blends really well. They were great at giving recommendations and love all the locations are near my house :) the pumpkin butternut squash is delicious, as is the caramel latte, baklava... and just a plain latte. I love the bakery dinersaur as well. Also AMAZING desserts that have great flavor without being loaded with sugar, but the perfect amount for a dessert. I love this place so much, I could honestly come here everyday (if they were open) and not get tired of it.

    Their location on weekends at the Womack
    Nicole B.

    One of my very favorite coffee spots in the valley! They are so unbelievably friendly and welcoming. Their drinks are delicious and so inventive. It's a small truck but they always provide seating and good vibes. Their seasonal ones are a must try, but their classics are phenomenal too. Our go-tos are often the Honeycomb or LEO. Their Spring special Orange Blossom is amazing. Their pastries are also to die for! Their scones are where it's at, and if you see them selling the Raspberry Fontina or Chili Cheddar, you must snag it while you can! Super dog friendly! I can't wait for them to open their brick and mortar location downtown!

    Ben H.

    I love the concept of a coffee truck. Who doesn't love coffee to go? I tried their drip. Fundamentally, I found the coffee fair. It didn't have a unique flavour or after taste rushing me back for my next sip. Glad I tried as it is loved by so many in phx.

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    Nicole B.

    So so good! I've been wanting to try their truck for ages, but I kept missing them since they're only in the uptown area on Saturdays and Sundays. They're in the Colony Uptown plaza parked right out front. Cute little trailer. I got the Honeycomb Latte that has local honey, vanilla bean, and cinnamon. Super tasty and not too sweet which is what I love. My mom got the Leo which comes with lavender, espresso, and oat milk and loved it as well. We both got the Chile Cheddar Scone and it was honestly to die for. So buttery and flaky. Super friendly staff. I'll be back!

    iced neapolitan with oat milk
    Angela H.

    Amazing coffee and amazing people. I visited First Place Coffee in front of The Churchill, where they usually are parked on Monday mornings (you can check their Instagram page for their weekly weekend schedule + locations). They have interesting specialty drinks that rotate seasonally and in general a well-rounded menu with a variety of options. They also feature pastries from theDinersaur. I got an iced neapolitan with oat milk, and it was super tasty! The oat milk was creamy, and I could taste the notes of strawberry + vanilla without them overpowering the coffee. The drink was just the right amount of sweetness, something that I really appreciate as it tends to be a pitfall for specialty drinks at other coffee shops. The baristas were all super friendly + helpful, and I appreciated that they knew the ingredients to the pastries as I have a nut allergy. I'm excited to try more of their drinks! Support your local coffee shops (especially womxn-owned)!!

    Jillian C.

    Such a small space that is able to make a big impact! I've been a couple times now and always appreciate the friendly faces! Everyone seems happy to be there--employees as well as customers. I'm trying everything on the fall menu because it all sounds so tasty but the baklava latte is truly special!

    The truck

    I've been driving by and seeing it always busy so I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did. Delicious coffee and very friendly and helpful staff.

    Kristy B.

    Love this little coffee shop on wheels. The drinks and pastries are all amazing and the staff are awesome with beautiful smiles. When I go there I feel like family and I love that I see the same customers no matter where they are parked!!!!!

    Ali B.

    Was SO excited to try this place today. I follow them on Instagram and everything they sell sounded amazing. I got there about 9:30 and the line was long but moved a little quicker than I thought. A ton of people brought their cute dogs! The people working in the truck were super nice and also efficient! I got the desert matcha which has chai in it and some other stuff, two of my fave things in one! I got it with oat milk. I ordered my husband a caramel latte with extra caramel and espresso and he enjoyed it! The truck is super cute. Would totally come here again!

    Meily A.

    Very cute lil coffee truck run by lovely females. I have stopped by a couple of times before work and they are very friendly and service is quick. I tried the sage salted caramel which is part of their winter menu and el Diablo which is a signature drink. Both were great. I rarely drink coffee myself but both drinks were delicious. El Diablo has Chocolate, Chile de Arbol, Vanilla Bean, & Cinnamon which makes you feel like you're getting dessert, yet it's not overly sweet. Their pastries look delicious but I haven't tried them yet. I highly recommend given them a try if you're in the Phoenix area. I will for sure keep coming back.

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    Dana F.

    First place coffee hands down best coffee in PHX! The quality is always dialed and the rotating menu to follow the season is always on point. The truck always brings together great people. The dulces on the truck are always so good and them "cakes" too. Don't sleep on the hazelnut date drink for winter menu. Thanks first place D

    Menu: Fall lattes, 2020

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    Consistently delicious coffee with outstanding customer service. A weekly ritual that we enjoy so much!

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    5 years ago

    Simply amazing! Best coffee in Phoenix area and the entire crew is super friendly. Love them!

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    4 years ago

    Best morning drinks in town! Way better EVERYTHING that all these corp chain stores. You can just taste the local love here

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    The pemberton concept is really cool with all of the renovations and art. However, overcrowding is…read morea major issue. What I'd like to see is more of an effort to think of people's experiences while visiting. It tends to be overcrowded and over booked. If an event is going on there is a long line that usually the wait is over an hour in the hot sun. I have been there now 3 times for events and each time it has been miserable due to long lines (food, entry, restrooms, and drinks). RSVP and reservations in my opinion should be first of the line or at least a separate line.. I would say they aren't accessible here. There are stairs everywhere and not enough ramps. Bathrooms especially aren't accessible to get to but they do offer accessible bathroom stalls. What I love about the pemberton when you go and there is not an event going on it's really nice. You have a lot of space and a variety of food to choose from. They have amazing themes that go along with their food and art. They have a restaurant with 2 stories two bars. Another thing I love is their pool! Such a fun time and a great way to have a cocktail!

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    I drive 2 hours to eat at Kings Plate…read more The best Soul Food in AZ. Mac and cheese is so cheesy Collard greens are made with turkey Fried okra is crunchy Fried catfish is delicious and flavorful Fried shrimp tasty. No sauces needed. Nothing but love in every bite. Food truck that definitely needs a homebase restaurant Support local

    This is my first and only experience with Kings. I ordered food at an event for a friend from…read moreKings based on what she saw others had ordered because it looks great. My friend and I waited and waited for the food. I opened the order when I got it before leaving the window and the lady working the window gave me someone else's food. Thankfully, and the other customer recognized their order and got their food just fine. The lady working the window apologized, gave me a water, and I waited longer. She apologized again and said that they'd bring the food to me. They didn't bring the food and instead gave part of my order to a different friend to bring to me. I went back and asked for the rest of the order. The lady working the window said that she gave me my order. I said no, we only got part of it. She then became unbelievably inappropriate saying that I'm lying, stealing from a Black man business owner, not well, and all kinds of things that were uncalled for because they were paid nearly $40 for the order plus a 20% tip! I told my friend what happened and to do a charge back. I went back again with the partial order to try and explain that this was all that was received. Instead, the woman working the window immediately started berating me, threatening to embarrass me, and other things that were incredibly unhelpful to reconcile the situation. Mind you, I am not the type to act a fool and was at the event representing an organization so at no time did I raise my voice or return the treatment I received from this business. She asked what I wanted her to do and I told her that a refund because I know how chargebacks are bad for small businesses. She said okay and asked for the last 4 digits of the card, so I had to get them from my friend. I went back to my friend to get the numbers, got back in line to give them to her, and I gave them to her. She asked why I kept getting back in line...well, how else was I supposedto get help because that line was the only line. Instead of refunding my friend, the lady shut the window, talked to the owner, and reopened the window and started taking more orders. I got back in line again to find out if the refund had been done and she said that they were not going to refund and there was nothing else that they could do. I told my friend this and she's going to move forward hopefully with the chargeback. Mind you if the order and had been fulfilled correctly, then I wouldn't have had to go back multiple times asking for the order nor would I be writing this negative review. Our other friends who actually got their orders said the food was good, so there's that I suppose. This type of exchange is why so many businesses fail. Simple things like decent service and order management. I was not the only person waiting for an extended period. I was not the only person whose order was messed up. I encourage this business to invest in an digital order taking CMS and not writing things in dark pen on the boxes themselves. If digital order taking isn't possible for now, and that's OK if it is, then invest in guest check server notepads. They are less than $10 on Amazon. The orders can be written on them with customers' names and phone numbers, the bottom can be torn off for customers to have while they are waiting for food, and, in order for a customer to receive their order, they must surrender the torn off portion. Doing something either electronically or handwritten like explained would provide a system for checks and balance instead of relying on someone's memory. Also, consider coaching, retraining, and/or replacing the woman that was working the window today as her behavior is bad for business. She was not able to or chose not to maintain composure, decorum, and handle the pressure of all of the customer traffic. Though I did not get loud, she did get loud with me and other customers saw this every time she did this. That affects business. Her choices and behavior today cost this business vending opportunities with me, my employer, the organization I was representing at today's event, and probably with other customers who saw her disrespect, treatment, and unkindness towards me.

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