We dropped by to pick up coffee on our way out of town so there wasn't much hanging around and enjoying the place. However, I have to say, this was one of the best cups of straight-up black coffee I've ever had. read more

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I love this place ! First is the coffee's quality. I enjoy a fresh grinder & brewed coffee with hint of personality. I love the cappuccino here. Second, the ambiance is warm and inviting & unpretentious. It's definitely not a large area (especially with the Covid pandemic considering) but it's do-able and offers a decent & safe environment. All the patrons come here are respectful to the business & other customers (social distancing & wear masks) as all the occasions I have been here. Third & also equally important, the owner [Sharon] is the coolest ! She is incredibly friendly, passionate about her coffee, and fun to chat with. I recommend all the Yelpers & their friends to check out this place when you are in the area. I know there many choices for boutique coffee shop, but this one gloats with personality. read more

The first thing I noticed when entering here was a weird smell. Almost like an old library with a dirty bathroom. The bathroom was very clean though. Besides the lack of a coffee environment, the drinks were very good. Pastries seemed weird since they were all different. However, my pastry was phenomenal. It was a orangey cream tart. One of my favorite pastries I've ever tried. If it weren't for the environment and weird smell, I'd give this places 5 stars. read more

Esso Coffeehouse - Orange cream pastry tart - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Cute little shop in Phoenix! I love the chill vibe inside. Lots of cool art. The service was very friendly. They had social distancing down. There is outside seating if wanted. read more

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I absolutely love Essos coffee. The coffee is delicious, I usually get the honey lavender latte. They have music playing quietly in the background, I am able to work or chat with a friend. My only complaint is that it's not closer to my job. read more

Delicious coffee, charming atmosphere, friendly service. Outside seating available. Fresh treats too.

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

I stopped by on a whim to catch up on some work and I'm so glad I did! The atmosphere is really chill and earthy. I enjoyed one of the best cold brews ever (added a splash of oat milk and vanilla syrup) next to a bunch of beautiful plants. I got hungry towards closing and, since it was so late in the day, was offered half off the tamal I ordered and was given a free pastry. Good wifi, good food and coffee, and amazing service. read more

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Coffee is good and their patio is shaded and cozy. It is a hidden gem coffeeshop in a strip mall. They have a few seats inside but I truly enjoy their patio. Nice metal (rocking chair style) seats on the patio, it's shaded and green, nice cozy spot. I always get their bullet coffee which is really good but today I tried the (temporary) Harry Potter themed menu and got an iced butterbeer latte, also yummy. If you're in the area give them a try! read more

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I love this place. I come here a few times a week and I have never felt the inclination to be a regular ANYWHERE. They have very sweet baristas that the owner lets them be themselves and their personalities shine bright. Raven is a really cool person. All their drinks are great and they offer free refills on drip coffee so a great place to post up and study. Music can be a little overwhelming depending on who's Spotify we are listening to but it's not a problem if I just put my headphones in. They sell local art on the walls and have current event fliers which I can appreciate. read more

First real cappuccino we've had in days. Friendly staff, quick service. Quirky eccentric decor. Would be a nice dark cool cave on a hot day! Try the dirty chai, it's fantastic because it's not sweet. read more

What a surprising little gem to discover! I had put this place lower on my list because I didn't have high expectations, but I was wrong! They roast their own coffee and the cappuccino I ordered was very smooth. Their prices and menu are pretty standard for the area. read more

Esso Coffeehouse - Cappuccino while sitting in the parking lot outside. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My husband and I decided to give this place a try because the reviews were good. The woman working behind tge counter that takes your order is very unpleasant, not welcoming at all. I always say hello and smile and she was just staring at me. Soo rude. I grabbed my coffee from the counter when finished and I said thank you loudly and nice and I got nothing back. They did not even look up at me. Beware - if you don't look like them, talk like them, etc just expect to not be treated to kind here. read more

Good, quality coffee. Small spot, but cozy. Friendly staff. Pastry selections are okay, but definitely recommend trying their speciality drinks. read more

Fantastic place I couldn't dial in my personal espresso machine took it into shop the shop owner took the time to show me how to dial in my machine. I'm going to buy all my coffee from this shop!!! read more

This place has some of the tastiest beans in the valley. Worth the drive if you're not situated nearby.

This is our favorite neighborhood spot to grab coffee. It's right up the street and located in a really cute and somewhat artsy building. The staff are friendly, they make the perfect lattes and they have pan dulce! read more

Esso Coffeehouse - Butter beer latte was so good I had to kiss it! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A delightful, quiet tucked away coffee shop. Perfect for visiting with friends or hanging out. read more

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Everything here is ok. Service is ok, coffee is ok and ambiance is ok. I wouldn't go out of my way to stop here but it's a fine option if you are close by. read more

This is a cute coffeehouse that reminds me of the coziness you'd find at a coffee place in the Pacific Northwest. I grew up in coffeeshops with a book in hand, waiting out the rain that was constantly pouring outside. Esso embodies the comfort that I remember. Space: It's a pretty small space and definitely a place that I imagine runs out of seating easily. There are 2-3 tables and a comfy worn-in couch. There are warm lamps on the table that invite you to spend a couple hours reading with a good book. The room doesn't ask you to post on Instagram... and that's a good thing. The unspoken request is to just be. Breathe in the coffee smells and relax. Drinks: My husband and I ordered a cup of the Maple latte and a cup of the drip. I always go with a drip coffee when I want to experience a new store fully. The Maple latte was delicious, sweet (but not TOO sweet!), and really outshone the drip coffee unfortunately. It wasn't the flavour of the drip that lacked, but the temperature of the coffee that turned me off. I'd wished the barista had checked the temperature before handing me my cup. On the plus side, the drip coffee comes with a free refill. I was able to return and get a fresh cup of coffee that was, this time, perfectly toasty. The good: cozy spot, tasty drinks. The bad: inconsistent drip coffee - my first cup was mediocre, but second cup was spot on. We'll be back! It's cute as a date spot, but I can also see myself spending a couple hours here alone. read more

A hidden gem of a coffee shop! Tucked away in a larger building, Esso is a quiet, relaxing coffeehouse that echos the vibe of a PNW coffee place, which is really hard to find in Phoenix. Always quick service with friendly baristas. If you make coffee at home, be sure to get some of their beans! $6 for a bag that makes coffee for about 2 weeks, which is just enough to get you hooked and buying the larger bags. read more

Esso is a hidden gem! It's a super fun location with great decor. I really enjoy the beverages and product selection! I also love that they roast their beans onsite. The few questions I have asked have always been answered and they seem knowledgeable about their beverages. I would suggest this shop to any local that has the chance to stop by! The one downside is their service is on the unfriendly and unwelcoming side. My roommate and I go there several times a week for the great product and location but always leave feeling unwelcome. You can cut the tension with a knife while waiting for your drink to me made. I'm hoping the barista will learn that we love the shop and start being kind instead of making us feel like bad people for being there. I plan to continue to support Esso and recommend it, but warn my friends the great coffee usually comes with poor customer service and to not take it to heart. Also, still tip! We don't know what's happening in the baristas life and she might not realize how she's treating others. read more

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Stopped in for a couple cups of coffee this morning and, I have to say, I love this place! The first time I noticed Esso, I was sitting on the patio of original gravity and wanted to see what it was all about. I walked in and a VERY nice girl was working and she even gave me a sample of the coffee. Today was no different. A very nice young man was working at the counter when I ordered and had such a positive way about him. Both experiences were really great and the coffee is delicious too! I'll be back soon to check out that bee pollen latte read more

Esso Coffeehouse - Their black coffee is DELICIOUS! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ordered a café olé + cortado off-menu after talking with the awesome barista! It's a wonderful (and rare) treat to speak coffee sans Starbucks terminology or sugar-laden specials. However, the treat selection of pan dulces and loose leaf teas were super tempting and I can't wait to visit again~ read more

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Esso became my coffee HQ on a recent trip to Phoenix. I visited here three times total. It's a great little place. It is well decorated with a nice patio out front. The staff was super nice. I can only speak for their drip coffee, which was excellent. I appreciated the beautiful espresso machine that they had. Overall, my favorite coffee place on two trips to AZ this year. read more

Won't even call out your order (unless you're white of course). Lacklustre and mediocre coffee. Not worth it -- plenty of better options available in PHX. Won't be returning. read more

super cute little coffee shop. i stopped by to get some work done and the mood was super relaxing and easy to work in. had the best matcha latte i've had in a long time and the sugar cookie i got was amazing too. the service was a little slow but the baristas seemed like they were having fun and that brightened the mood. i definitely recommend coming here!! read more

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This place is smaller than you think and can get pretty packed during the day. I got a funny feeling about one of the staff, like they were really stoked on everyone but me, but I bet I'd like them if they treated me that way. Everyone has a reason, right? Really cool vibe here, smells good, unique and even nerdy drinks, easy lighting on the eyes. Good for quiet time. ASD friendly. Edit: Typo. I still recommend the business to everyone even if it was a little weird for me lol. read more

Amazing coffee and lattes (not just milk with coffee flavor, but is actually strong). Artwork always unique and feature local artists. Staff and owner always very nice. Excellent coffee spot for quick service or to hang out read more

This place is amazing. Friendly cashier/barista. They had some special drinks on the menu for this month and I was lucky to be in the area to try the new drinks out. I ordered a butterbeer latte iced and a love potion iced latte. Both were even better than expected. Seriously delicious and the cashier/barista was extremely helpful, nice, and patient while I chose what to order. Thanks so much! I'm going to try to make it back again before I leave this city. read more

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Had the best matcha latte ever. The barista was super kind. Will be back for my raspberry matcha!

Stopped in here real quick because I wanted some good coffee from a non-chain. There wasn't too much special about this place but it was good. I enjoyed the atmosphere, and the coffee was good. It was a bit hard to find but other than that a solid choice. read more

Great beans! I buy they're espresso beans for my own machine at home and they are amazing. The quality is way above other local places like Cartel and Moxie. read more

This place is a gem! In addition to the great coffee, they have Mexican pastries and tamales - so good! The staff was so friendly and we loved the outdoor seating area (covered, looking over pretty little vines). Great find! read more

As a loyal customer, and a customer who comes 7 days a week, today I was very disappointed in Esso cooffeehohse, I always order a Matcha green tea, and I brought in my own Matcha, which was a blue one to add to the green, also, because they buy their product from Costco, which is a product anybody can get their hands on however they told me that I can no longer have my blue Matcha mixed with the green Matcha so they would no longer make my drink, I really don't mind because now I will be saving myself $300 to $400 a month which is what I was spending there. It also took them almost 4 months to tell me they could no longer make my drink anymore. I think the owner is just a very envious person, because I don't see why all of a sudden I was told she couldn't make it anymore once she saw me. She's clearly not a business minded person which is she won't be successful which is unfortunate! We need better business owners!! They lost all my business, plus my families which we are natives, and all my friends I bring in, and who come in from the salon above! Lost more than just one customer! read more

Just a fantastic little spot. Nice employees that greet you with a smile. I enjoyed my speciality latte with spices like Tumerick, cinnamon with a shot of espresso. Had a pan dulce along with my incredible drink. It was perfect. Super relaxed atmosphere, not the crazy hustle and bustle of a Starbucks. It's kind of hidden but well worth the search. read more

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If you're a person of color DO NOT COME HERE the amount of ugly looks I got from the employee and customers was sad. Also, their coffee is just "ok" but their blueberry pie was mushy and lacked in flavor read more

This cozy coffeehouse has quickly come to be a favorite of mine. From the tranquil tunes, to the amazing and flavorful beverages, and especially in part to the kind and generous staff... this space is a calm comfort away from the buzz of other, larger places. If you're looking for a serene reprieve from a hectic day and find yourself in the mood for some simple treats and specially crafted caffeinated/non-caffeinated delights, look no further. read more

Here's another one where yelp let me down. Why on earth this place has so many stars. Hands down one of the most memorable bad experiences for me. I remembered this place weeks later when catching up on my coffee shop reviews. I travel the USA for work, looking for coffee roasters in every town you can think of. I had a caffeine headache from hell and trying to find something, anything. This place looked cool but girl had no clue how to pull a shot or the stale roast and flat milk made it worse. Good lord please buy a la marzocco and learn your craft. read more

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! I'm so happy I moved down the street. Now I have a local coffee shop walking distance from me. I tried cold brew for the first time ever and I loved it! I asked for hazelnut sweetener and whipped cream = perfection! no milk needed! Also, love the fact they are pet friendly! read more

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