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    Laymoon Cafe

    4.5 (115 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Syrian
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Inside
    Lindsey G.

    Immediately go!!!! The cutest place EVER. I love it inside; the vibe and decor really transport you to a middle eastern cafe. Very kind staff and quick to make drinks and food even when busy. It's a large space with lots of tables and booths, and a little market area with jewelry, and other items to buy. Every single drink, matcha and espresso, sounded delicious. I ordered the iced tiramisu latte and zaatar spiced avocado toast. Both were soooo tasty and I would get the both again next visit. Beautiful place, great food and drinks, and Palestinian owned. Go support local and check it out!

    Angie C.

    Laymoon has been on my list since its grand opening, and I've been waiting for the right time to give it a visit! When you step in, you see a community of people seated all around you. There are study groups, young and older couples, families, individuals working, etc. it feels very coworking-friendly, which is super ideal to me! Gorgeous interior and furniture with middle eastern accents. You walk through some boutique and local merchandise as you find the counter to order. I ordered myself a mango guava matcha. The matcha color was PERRRRRFECT and at first taste, you can tell it was going to be a good one. Once stirred, I got all the flavors, and it was actually heaven, you get mango guava summer goodness, and flavorful matcha to balance. For working: there's a variety of seating and plenty of outlets everywhere. Water station is by the counter. I'd come back again to work!!

    Cardamom Rose Latte (iced)
    Noel A.

    We came in as a spur of the moment stop while we, as locals, just walked around Tempe. The university is out, so maybe it was less crowded than other reviews, however we only waited behind one group to place our order. The flavors on the menu are a little more unique. Which, for me is fabulous. I went for iced vanilla, honey and cinnamon. Which was delicious. My husband ordered the salted caramel. When his name was called the drink was pink. He looked at the label. It's his name. He looked around, he didn't just grab someone else's drink. So, he says to the barista, I think this incorrect. Barista says with a smile, nope definitely not salted caramel. Let me get that remade! I'm not sure where the order went wrong but the barista just handled the mix up like a pro. It was so nice to not be questioned on what/where things went wrong. They just fixed it!

    Ele S.

    Unique coffee shop with a calming atmosphere. I do recommend checking out this shop outside of the school year. During the school year, the lines are long and you will be waiting potentially 20 minutes or more for what you ordered. I got the rose cardamom latte with oatmilk and it was a fun unique coffee, I have not had anything like it before. The spice is perfectly balanced with the floral taste, and the drink itself is beautiful. I would recommend checking it out if you want something unique. I also got the pistachio Baklava. The baklava was perfectly coated with honey and had a great ratio of pistachio. It was so good I almost went back and ordered another one. I also got the Honeycomb, it was great and the honey ratio was perfect! Recommend checking out Laymoon Cafe!

    Mint mojito coffee
    Hayden J.

    Absolutely love this place! Been here twice and have enjoyed it both times. It's a Palestinian owned business in Tempe and has a great variety of food and drinks. I especially love their lime cooler and the mint mojito latte which reminds me a lot of the one you can get at Philz Coffee (Laymoon's is better). The staff is always so friendly, even when the place is super packed and busy. Haven't had a chance to sit down here since it's very popular, but the interior design and vibe is very beautiful. Would 10/10 recommend trying if you are in the area.

    Mango & passionfruit refresher, lemon & mint lemonade, chocolate croissant
    Haneen O.

    Yay finally got to try out Laymoon! I love how their name is a play on words: laymoon means lemon in Arabic and I appreciate the nod to the moon, a symbol of Islam. Def wanted to come here earlier, during their grand opening, but never made it out to Tempe. I came from Friday prayers at the masjid next door, so I was already parked in the garage and didn't have to worry about that aspect. There was only two pairs ahead of me in line when I visited in the afternoon. The barista taking my order was friendly and efficient as I ordered a mango passion fruit refresher and their laymoon & mint lemonade. I checked out their pastry case and they didn't have too much left since it was already afternoon, but they had a few options to choose from. I got their chocolate croissant, which I've tried from JL Patisserie, and I know it's good. They asked if I wanted it heated up, and I said yes please. I entered my phone number at the register so I could join their rewards program. Prices are on the higher side ($8 for the croissant, $6.50 for 16oz drinks) just as an fyi. The cafe itself is spacious and beautiful. I've seen lots of photos so I already knew what it looked like. It was pretty busy too; lots of folks hanging out, Muslim and not. They have lots of stuff on sale and a bunch of free stickers, so I grabbed some. My drinks and croissant took a few minutes to be ready and I grabbed some lids at the counter. I really like their cups: recyclable and they're rounded at the bottom so they feel nice in your hands. They have a good amount of seating outside and a decent sized patio, which would be lovely during mild weather. I loved my warmed chocolate croissant, just what I wanted. My lemon & mint drink was refreshing and I really appreciate the strong mint flavors, tastes so natural. I tried the mango passionfruit refresher and it was nice as well. Would def come back to support this Syrian & Palestinian owned small business! I wish them much success.

    Chocolate pistacho croissant
    Cynthia P.

    I came here with friends during one of Tempe's festivals. It was crowded, and the line was about a 15 minute wait. And there was another 10 minute wait for our food and drinks. So I don't recommend coming here super hungry. People weren't hogging seats, so we didn't have to search for too long to get seats. The pastries were delicious and the coffee yummy. Chefs kiss all around. But the presentation could have been better. Some of our pastries were packed to go and others were on pretty plates, even though we said we were going to eat there. It was messy to eat my pastry on a paper bag. It would have been better to eat it off a plate. It would have made the experience better, and I think it would have been more cost effective for the owners. The decor was lovely. It reminded me of the cafes in Jordan. The carpets on the ceiling, the arched nooks for group seating, it all resemble Arabic decor. So beautiful! If the food presentation was better (pastries on plates not bags), I would have felt like I was in an exotic land where the coffee are strong, the food and decore are beautiful, and the hospitality is friendly.

    Emily S.

    I'm not sure how Laymoon Cafe became so popular before they even opened but all the hype really raised expectations I think in an unrealistic way. I was fortunate that the two times I went to Laymoon Cafe I didn't have to wait in line at all. I was told it was because it was "spring break" though my two visits were a couple weeks apart. I'm from Houston, one of the top most diverse large cities in the country - I love this concept and appreciate the opportunity to interact with the diverse staff and indulge in such diverse cuisine. I've tried the Sim Sim Latte and Baklava Latte - both of which didn't have as strong of flavor as I had hoped for. I also tried the honeycomb, GF banana chai muffin, and zaatar bagel - all of which I thoroughly enjoyed and had a seasoning/spice level I was hoping for. The staff is patient and friendly and happy to answer questions. The decor and ambiance feels like you're not in Phoenix and I love that another culture/heritage is celebrated here.

    Fig matcha and normal matcha with pistachio cookie
    Jamie B.

    I really don't see what the hype is all about. Ambiance is cool, but I found it very crowded and somewhat overpriced. Parking is also very difficult near the cafe. Additionally, there's a side door entrance/exit that is locked. Someone should put a sign on both the outside and inside that says not an exit. I was there for an hour and must have seen over 30 people try to exit or enter via the locked door. Also, I saw tables that were reserved with just one person at them. Mind you- these are large round booth tables that could seat 6 people. Not sure what their reservation policy is- but I found it annoying to see that.

    Back area with couches
    Erica N.

    I have been here twice and both times it was very crowded. The coffee is very very good and all of the food seems like it is good as well (although i have never tried one myself). I wish they had more outlets because it is such a big study spot (or even some extension cords). I also noticed that the last few times we have been there, the baristas have not been super friendly. I wish they were a little more approachable and friendly (speaking as someone who had worked in the service industry). Other than that, very good!

    Fig chai latte
    Valerie C.

    I've been wanting to try this place out for a while and finally got to go last month. I don't really love going to the downtown Tempe area as it's pretty busy and always construction, but I would say it's worth it to try this spot! So many good sounding drink options, but I decided to get a chai latte with fig syrup and it was really good! We also tried a few food items, like the bubble bread with cream cheese, I guess it's one of their more cultural specialty foods. To me it tasted like a pretzel with cream cheese. We also tried a brown sugar pop tart and baklava. The pop tart wasn't that good, baklava was better. The atmosphere is really nice, they have a lot of seating and nice decor, even some retail items for sale. Beautifully decorated inside. Would definitely like to come back and try more!

    Laymoon Strawberry Lemonade Refresher (left), Caramelized Fig Matcha (right)
    Olivia K.

    So beautiful! Decor is very thoughtful and really showcases the beauty of Laymoon's culture. The high arches, rugs on the ceiling, and mirrors are SO elegant. Their drinks are also excellent. I prefer a smaller size matcha here in order to get the matcha/flavor ratio right. The caramelized fig matcha is EXCELLENT and very unique. One thing I appreciate about Laymoon is that the syrups are flavorful without being overpowering- I have found that in many specialty matcha lattes, two flavors cannot coexist. I have not had this experience at Laymoon. Their tiramisu latte (not pictured) is also delicious. I personally haven't tried the refreshers, but my friend and partner both liked theirs. A great place to study with plenty of outlets- sometimes there are busy hours with lots of foot traffic. During my first visit (around their opening), the line was about 20 minutes long. However, don't let this discourage you! My drink only took 5 minutes to come out. Staff are friendly and efficient. They also have a variety of cute jewelries, hair clips, and other merchandise items from a pop-up called NOMINAL inside. I'd recommend visiting Laymoon- it's a wonderful experience.

    Banana Date Matcha!!
    Mike D.

    I heard all the buzz about the "new" coffee shop in town and I got excited. And I also heard about the long lines when they opened... so I waited until those lines died down a bit, lol. Well, Laymoon Cafe is worth all that buzz! On my first visit, I had a lot of questions about all the delicious sounding drinks... and the staff was friendly and helpful for me in deciding upon my drink order! I wanted to order a pastry too, but they did not have any gluten-free options available when I visited (toward the mid-afternoon on a weekday). Have you ever had a Banana Date Matcha? I have and it is spectacular! PRO TIP: order it less sweet because the banana and date add some natural sweetness. There are tons of comfy seats and tables... some smaller and others better for larger groups! Lots of available outlets too... so bring that laptop and get your studying or work done while enjoying one (or more) of their yummy drinks! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: ***THREE STARS***

    This is a pic of the table. So beautiful!

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    Ask the Community - Laymoon Cafe

    Is this still owned by the previous business owners of the spot ? Or is it new owners and it got a remodel?

    All I know is that it is owned by two siblings. I assume new owners

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