Good coffee, great options, polite staff. Parking at night is a little tricky, when the night life is active the area gets busy. It doesn't take away from the experience. Customer service is awesome! Staff is friendly, they work at a great pace, maintained great composure while things got busy. I got the Dirty Chai! It tasted great, kept me awake, and was awesome. The rest of their menu looked great as well, you can see a lot of trendy drinks such as Dubai Chocolate, Pastries, Matcha etc. The layout of the restaurant is beautiful! The furniture is cute, and during the day I'm sure it has more of an elegant feel. My only concern is the restroom, a little dirty, clogged sink which made washing your handles feel a little gross, but not too bad. I'd recommend check into the places just to make sure everything is good but besides that great! Excellent experience. I'd definitely return! read more

These are the places I wish we had in east Mesa. Hopefully sooner than later, but for now, gotta drive to Phoenix. Actually didn't head to downtown for the bakery. Visiting a friend at banner university hospital, and I knew that area has coffee and corner high end bakeries tucked away. This was my chance to make the 42 minute drive worth it. Did my yelp search and Dolce Italia caught my eye. Food: nice choice of fine tortes, cakes, tiramisu. I can always go for tiramisu, but broke out of my comfort zone and tried tres leche cake with a dark clear caramel topping - delicious. Not super sweet, but dense. Accompanied that with a cappuccino. Could have been a little dryer (you often get more of a latte) but overall very good cappuccino. Didn't realize they also serve sandwiches, pasta, pizza, and gelato. Small amount of seating, but quaint. Young man serving was very friendly. Obvious family affair. I want to find an excuse to return. Will take the wife there. Did not take photo, unfortunately- ate the desert too fast! read more

I wish I had a photo of the tres leches baklava cheesecake I had last night, but it was way too good to wait so I had to go back again this morning for a Dubai chocolate latte. Everyone was so nice, and I forgot the baker's name, but she was seriously the sweetest. The fresh cannoli and the crème brûlée macaron was probably some of the best I've ever had in my life! Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. I'll probably be back again tomorrow! Highly recommend read more

Confession, I am a dessert guy overall in terms of food I will always go desserts for food and this place had it all you had can choose from gelato from cakes, both cheesecake and chocolate cake cakes, and you have different varieties of chocolate and it was just a comic book fairytale type of location that combines the Middle Eastern flavors with some popular taste like carrot cake, and irregular cheesecake but you could also get baklava and Dubai chocolate. Service was great when we went there and it was not too long of a wait they were pretty attentive and they also gave me a free hot water which I appreciated. read more

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What a gem of a find! This is a small shop walking distance from the convention center with the cutest interior and most friendly staff/owner! We stopped in for a lunch break from a conference. The handmade pastas including ravioli and lasagna were absolutely amazing. The pizza was just okay. Their desserts are a highlight--she does not bake with any unnecessary sugar but uses syrups or honey instead where she can. The desserts are just perfectly sweetened without being too sweet. Her macarons have perfect chew and are nicely filled out shells. The tiramisu was fantastic as well. Check out this relatively new restaurant and support them to grow! read more

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This place is super cute! It's located just around the corner from the hubbub on Roosevelt Row. There is a very European feel about it with velvet upholstered and bistro chairs on frilly iron tables. I absolutely love the rose covered telephone booth and the blue panel front counter. They serve flavored coffees here, as well as pizzas, fresh pasta, sandwiches, and a wonderful variety of desserts in a long case. You know up to the counter to order and pay and then your food will be brought to your table. We ordered the Milano sandwich with mortadella and prosciutto, which was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a Mekk's Signature pizza, which has prosciutto and arugula on it. Definitely different than some of the pizzas were used to around here, but it was so yummy. We topped it off by sharing a slice of very rich and luscious chocolate layer cake. We enjoyed the pizza and sandwich so much that we are making plans to return for the pasta. And of course the super cute atmosphere! read more

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This is just what downtown Phoenix needed. A super lovely family owned cafe with affordable pricing and the best pastries. They have free password protected wifi if you want to work remotely for a few hours here. If you want oat milk, almond milk or any substitutions like that they will do it for free! Yes, no extra charges. It was a bit early for me to order a slice of cake but the owner said she's making 5 kinds of tiramisu available around 1pm (strawberry, Dubai, lemoncello, traditional, and pistachio). I ordered a small vanilla iced latte and the family gave me a medium which was too kind! It was my first time visiting and I did ask for more espresso and she did it for me at no charge. WOW! I'm telling you, this really is a lovely small business to support. On the weekends they have the freshest pastries! So definitely come back for those on Saturday and Sunday. If you just need a quick energy drink, they have incredibly affordable bottles of coca colas, coconut waters, arizona iced teas, rockstars, gatorades, Celsius, Fiji and smart water and more. These are all around $2-3 and some change. Nice! I came in here for a morning cafe before starting work. This cafe is also cute in the morning because you can take some really cute photos inside at the telephone booth or at the table with the natural sunlight shining through. The macarons were yummy and I savored those. read more

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I was surprised by how good the food was here and the portions. We stopped in for a little bring to go as we were walking by. We got the bird's nest, which comes with 2 and we got MEKK special sandwich which was huge, but fortunately already cut in half. The sandwich was so full of flavor and I lived the crusty bread. The bread on the bird's nest was completely different but also deliciously crunchy and chewy. I can't wait to come back and try some of the past and pizza too read more

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Dolce Italia is such a pretty place and the pastries match the aesthetics followed by great customer service. There were many Dubai Chocolate pastries to choose from which was exciting since I've heard of it but hadn't tried it yet. The once we picked was so good and the little "crunchies" gave it an added surprise light texture and then you get hit with delicious dark chocolate. We also had a delicate lemon cake. It wasn't an overwhelmingly strong lemon flavor, just right. We also had the cannoli which was ok compared to the other 2 desserts. Inside, the decor is flirty & fun with a cute phone booth great for pics!! The only downside is the parking can be a little tricky but to be expected downtown. read more

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Went to Dolce Italia by MeKK and tried the cannoli and the strawberry Dubai chocolate cup, both were delicious and nicely presented. The place is really pretty, with a charming Italian bakery feel. Loved the ambience, especially the nice table-and-chair setup and the cute telephone booth inside. A great spot to sit, relax, and enjoy dessert. read more

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Dolce Italia by MEKK is such a cute restaurant located in the Derby apartments in downtown Phoenix. The interior is for surely instagramable. Service was good but a little slow. The Mekk special sandwich was delicious but the bread was a little too crusty by the end and got hard and tough to eat. But I probably just need to eat faster. I need to go back and try the pastries. They looked amazing. read more

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We tried the carrot cake, cappuccino, and a hot latte. Everything was AMAZING. Service was exceptional, it's a family owned business. A woman came out and greeted us warmly - I gave her compliments on the beautiful plates/mugs/ decor. Very comfortable ambiance. All the food options are so beautiful and they're being freshly made in the back and brought out by a family member. I'm sure very soon there will be lines out the door for this unique spot. 10 stars. read more

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Pretty and Delicious!! This place is so pretty inside, almost as if I was back in Miami. But guys on top of that; the owners are so genuine and kind. They made me a sandwich that wasn't on the menu and I stupidly didn't ask for no sauce. When they offered to remake it I felt so bad and they were so gracious about it. Their croissants are so soft and buttery. But I'm telling if you love anything pistachio or tiramisu , THIS IS YOUR PLACE! The coffee is delicious. My son went back later in the same day to have some homemade pasta and said it was so good! But Yes homemade pasta. So please if you can, come support a locally owned coffee / food cafe. It's beautiful and the food is so worth it! . read more

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Outstanding! From the lovely decor to the fresh pastry and delicious cappuccino I'm becoming a huge fan. The owners have been gracious and hospitable and the service matches. It feels like home. The coconut pie has blown me away, enough that Dolce will be catering desserts at my holiday party!) but the coffee has me coming back again and again. Accessible? I fly down here from historic Phoenix on my scooter and love the urban vibe. Their five star rating is well deserved! read more

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I've traveled to Italy, and it was an absolute treat to try the authentic Italian pizza at Dolce Italia. I felt like I was in a trattoria in Naples! Their pastries are first-class. The ambiance is also pure Italy. It's a taste of Italy in Downtown Phoenix. It's family-owned, so their service is impeccable. They are also now offering gluten-free pizza crust! read more

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Cute little place. Good esthetics for the Instagram generation. But the pastries and coffee serious lack. The espresso was the worst I've ever had. The machine needs service or to be cleaned.it had a burnt, sour flavor that even the sugar couldn't mask. The limoncello cake lacked lemon flavor. It was dry too. They were out of cannolis so I went with the cake. Service was great though. Cashier was friendly and attentive . But I would only go again to take pictures maybe not to buy anything, even though I really wanted the cannoli. *Update in response to the owner* Everyone's palate is different I'll give you that. I ordered a doppio espresso. It was badddd! Whether you're an expert espresso drink or a Starbucks baddie, you could tell the espresso was not smooth, rich or creamy. It had a burnt, sour taste. That's my experience. Not saying it will be everyone else's. I did highlight the cuteness of your place and the friendliness of your staff. I just personally wasn't satisfied with your products. Wishing you and your business success! read more

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I have been here two times for lunch. First time I had the Paris Chicken Pasta, and the second time I had the Lasagna. Both were excellent!

We loved this place! Super cute aesthetics. Good coffee, amazing food, friendly service. Cute outdoor patio with fake grass. Food was large portions and tasted heavenly. We also got a box of macarons (so good!) and the pistachio tiramisu. It was worth every second of the 25 minute drive and would do it again just for this place. read more

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Mati the owner was very kind and informative about his product. He recommended the Galaktoboureko and it was delicious! My friend got the tres leche and it was also so good. The decoration in the place was the cutest. read more

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This cafe is the perfect mix of a modern look, feel, and taste of Italy in Phoenix. The coffee is rich, not too sweet or bitter, with unique and refreshing flavors. The service is phenomenal, everyone there is so nice and the owner makes you feel like you have known her forever. read more

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Cute little spot in downtown Phoenix. A nice selection of pastries. They also serve whole pizza pies so I may have to come back. The cheesecake was decent. The crust was just ok but the cheesecake itself was tasty. They sell Dubai chocolate cannolis but were sold out. I have to see what all the fuss is about with this Dubai chocolate lol. read more

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Went here with a group of friends. This place is pretty pricey, $9 a slice for the pistachio mascarpone. Honestly it tasted 100% just like the one from Costco. I almost got a macaroon but they were on a tray you get from the boxes you buy in the store. So I decided against it. Presentation is a lot to me at places like this. It's a nice little place, it's well designed on the inside. I wish I'd taken more pictures. The drink I got was majority milk, and I forgot to ask for oatmilk instead, so that's on me. I was invited here, not really my kind of place but I'm glad I tried it read more

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We landed in Phoenix on Monday and headed straight to this stunning and peaceful cafe we found on IG. We had planned on having lunch but Nancy(barista/cashier/super star) politely told us they do not serve lunch on Mondays. We decided to have a drink and pastry while there. My sister had the lemon cake, i had the pistachio tiramisu and we both ordered the strawberry matcha. I cannot describe how delicious the strawberry matcha was. I have never tried anything like it. Both my sister and I phones were dying. Nancy pointed us in the direction of a store that sold car phone chargers BUT she went above and beyond to call and check that they actually had them in stock. We went back Wednesday before leaving Phoenix to have lunch. I ordered the Paris Chardonnay sauce chicken pasta and my sister ordered the Roma tortellini with strawberry lemonades. The pasta dishes were out of this world. We had to get deserts. My sister had the lemon cake again and I bought the Pistachio mascarpone(which omg so good) We had to tell the owner what a gem she has in Nancy. But the owner was also super sweet and attentive. What a treat this place was. Oh not to mention its awesome to take pictures at! Thank you Nancy and thank you chef! read more

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Came to Phoenix for the first time with my sister and this was our first stop upon arrival. We walked in and instantly fell in love with how beautiful the place looked. We were welcomed in by a lovely young lady named Nancy who went above and beyond to provide the best experience. We were unaware that food was not available on Mondays at this establishment but we ordered a strawberry matcha and both the lemon cake and a pistachio tiramisu. Everything was spectacular! The combination of the excellent customer service and the food surpassed our expectations so much so that we decided to come back for a second time today. This time we ordered 2 pasta dishes to try Roma tortellini and Paris creamy Chardonnay chicken pasta and they were spectacular! If you're visiting Phoenix I highly recommend trying Dolce Italia by MEKK, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Recently went here for a meetup event. Service was super friendly. There is a bit of a wait on their coffee but it is worth the wait. The dessert options were varied and the two we chose were delicious. It was cute and cozy inside as well. read more

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The cutest little coffee, pastry, food shop opened up in downtown Phx across from cobra arcade! First and foremost, the owners are so sweet and welcoming and just another reason why I love this city. Support local businesses! We came here right when they opened and they were so accommodating. I had ordered a vanilla latte and it wasn't quite to my liking, but the lady fixed it at no additional charge. I personally think their prices are reasonable. I haven't tried their food yet, but they have a whole case of desserts, offer pastries, and pizza plus more. I also love the inside, very aesthetic and great for pictures. read more

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I came here to get dessert with a friend and the interior is incredibly cute with lots of floral decor, a pink phone booth, and seating that gives the feel of a European cafe! I got the Oreo mousse cheesecake and it was very smooth and delicious. The service was quick. The desserts here are overpriced though so I don't know if I'll come back but I'm glad I stopped in at least once. read more

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Super cute floral decorated cafe in downtown Phx. Service was #1, although the place is small, the family-owned cafe is charming and has a great variety of sweets. read more

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Such a great spot! The coffee and tiramisu was amazing!!! I'll be back for sure!! The staff was so friendly and caring. read more

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Ohmygoshhhhh soo amazing a MUST if you're in Phoenix Cute environment and the food is fresh read more

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Friendly service but the very best part was the delicious carrot cake. Latte was great but the cake was phenomenal! Went in on a Friday night and people watched people going to downtown bars and clubs. Nice ambiance and very authentic. read more

Dolce Italia recently opened its doors in downtown Phoenix. They have pizza, pasta/ravioli, sandwiches, and lots of pastry options. They also have Dubai chocolate. My pink lemonade was just ok, but the food was really good, especially the desserts. My friend and I shared a medium pizza, and it was plenty enough for 2, with a couple of slices left over that we brought home. We also shared two homemade desserts. I think there are cheap options for some items if you come at the right time, but ours were just under $10 each, which is a bit pricey. The pistachio tiramisu is excellent, we appreciated that it was not too sweet. The limoncello cake was really good too. Beautiful space with flowers and a pink phone booth. Not much in terms of seating options, but the setting was cute and we didn't have to wait for a table on a Saturday afternoon. It seemed there was a bit of confusion with the service, we saw our food get delivered to other tables before making its way to us, and got other tables' food delivered to us as well. The pizza was brought to our table but we had to ask to get two paper plates, which I thought would have been standard (and then we had to get the silverware and napkins ourselves - not a big deal at all, just wish we had been told and shown where to get them when we ordered). Paid metered parking outside. read more

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This place is amazing!!!!!! The croissant was warm out of oven and the best croissant I've had outside of Italy! The staff is friendly. The decor is adorable! Must visit ! read more

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Went this morning around noon, when I walked in I was immediately greeted! I had seen this place online and decided to check it out and i'm glad I did, great service and great dessert+it was such a cute welcoming spot to sit and enjoy your food and drink or wait to take home. read more

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Delicious, AMAZING food and service. Klivio took care of us and was phenomenal. Everything is made from scratch and absolutely decadent!! Try the tortellini, the avocado toast, the cappuccino's literally every single thing we ordered was amazing! read more

Wow! We stumbled upon this place because we parked in front of it and boy are we glad! We all shared the pistachio tiramisu and it was probably one of my top five most delicious desserts I've ever had. It wasn't too sweet which is how I like desserts. The wife makes them that way on purpose. We also had the pistachio cookies which were amazing. The family staff were friendly and helpful. The decor is cozy and so cute. We all can't wait to return and try other desserts, pizzas, and pasta dishes! We went again the next day. Lol. And tried their traditional tiramisu. It was delicious as well. We met the family and the wife who makes all the desserts. She uses honey instead of sugar and several of her desserts. read more

I had such a wonderful experience here! The baklava cheesecake was out of this world, rich, perfectly sweet, and unlike anything I've had before. Their coffee is fantastic too, the kind that makes you want to sit and savor every sip. We also tried the pizza, and it was delicious with very fresh ingredients. My daughter was obsessed with the Dubai chocolate strawberries and she even got to help make her dessert which was such a fun memory for her! The customer service is truly top notch. Every single person we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely kind. They create such a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to come back again and again for a good cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Highly recommend! read more

This place is tucked away at the bottom of a high rise living space in downtown PHX. Very cute outside with the smallest sign over their front door. I've passed it multiple times thinking it was just a dessert shop which isn't a bad thing just not a me thing. Thankfully my beautiful bride had a birthday this week and was able to come meet me for lunch so I choose here since she came to me and she loves Italian desserts and cute! This place crushed all those things as it's one of the most eye pleasing places to sit and enjoy some time. I simply had an iced dopio (double shot espresso) and my wife ordered the prosciutto sandwich. We were really disappointed to hear the fresh bread wouldn't be ready in time and this I think caused a distraction and our sandwich to have the house sauce to be on the sandwich instead of on the side. However we loved our time the views all made my wife feel very special reminder her of quant little spots from her time in Italy. Next time we will try the desserts for sure as we plan to come back. read more

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Me and my friend were roaming around down town and came across this lovely business and decided to go in for a sweet treat . We got macaroons and I got ice cream they were both EXTREMELY DELICIOUS !! The vibes in this place were absolutely so welcoming the owner is so kind this place is an overall 10/10 you can tell this place is owned with love and all their food is made with love and care . I will definitely come back for more ! read more

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First and foremost, the food was excellent. We ordered the Vienna ravioli and the Tirana pastas. Both were priced at the best prices you'll find for this quality in Downtown Phoenix, with both under 15 dollars. The recipes were clearly fresh and homemade. The interior is very cute, with light music fun decorations. We ordered for a late lunch, but there are plenty of sandwiches, pastries and coffees on the menu. I'll definitely be back. The service was good, too. I recommend. read more

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