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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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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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

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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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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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

Esso Coffeehouse - 12 oz. Hot Flavored Latte w/ Oat Milk, 1/4 Sweet Housemade Cardamom Brown Sugar Syrup, & Vanilla in private parking lot - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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

Esso Coffeehouse - Cold Brew brown sugar cardamom latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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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

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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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

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

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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

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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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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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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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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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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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

Esso Coffeehouse - An Americano, for me - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a lovely place! I needed a place to study for a few hours, searched on Yelp and found this place. And I'm glad I found this place. Has a parking lot in front of the store and outdoor seating area. The interior here is really cozy, usually I'm not a big fan of dim light, but the lighting, interior, table and chairs, all make the place super cozy yet stylish. Love it!! :D I don't drink coffee, so I can't talk about how the coffee tastes here, but I had a cup of tea and the price was 2.5, which I think it's pretty reasonable for 3 hours of using their wifi and stuff :p And the person who works here is super friendly and nice. Sorry I don't know his name and if he's the only person who works there, but he's super friendly and that made me instantly feel comfortable and I could study there about 2 hours without being worried or something. Cool place! read more

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Excellent! I swear, every coffee shop in Phoenix is unbearable on a Sunday with how packed they are. This one was amazing! Nice chill vibe. My coffee tasted great and had beautiful latte art on top. Very impressive! read more

I dropped my car off at Courtesy Chevrolet to get service. And I was wanting to try a new coffee shop. Preferably local. So I looked on here and saw that Esso was about a 8 minute walk from me. So on my Lord of the Rings (or in this case Lord of the Beans) journey I went for some coffee. I felt like Toucan Sam floating thru the air after some Froot Loops. With each step I took. The fresh smell of coffee got stronger and stronger. I appreciate it even more when I walked past the strip club next to it and the smell of pee was mighty strong (I'm joking). I like how its tucked away in this little corner covered by foliage. The inside is basically a couple seats, a counter, and a bad ass looking coffee machine that looks kind of steam punkish. I can't remember what I had exactly. But it had Lavender in the name. And it was very good. All the flavors melded together extremely well. And each ingredient that was described in the coffee. I could taste it. I'm sorry I didn't get the guys name who made my coffee. But you sir are good and making some coffee. I have to go pick up my car in a few hours. And I'm looking forward to going down there again to try a different drink. Good place to take some friends and just enjoy good company. read more

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