Before the Student Center in the Post Office, before the Fusion on First residence hall at the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, and before Gordon Commons became the new name for Taylor Place, the University Center was really the most happening place on the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus. There were a few places to get food on-campus, though City Cafe was one of the more reliable places to get a coffee, a bite for breakfast, or a snack for later in the day.
In addition to the actual City Cafe located on the west side of the University Center bordering Central Avenue, there is the City Cafe Deli and Java City both located inside the City Cafe. According to its website, Java City beans are carefully roasted using authentic Italian bricklined roasters that provide radiant heat, allowing a slower, longer roast. Java City is committed to coffee excellence, with some of the freshest coffees on the planet, and an ample espresso bar menu. City Cafe Deli is a deli counter filled with fresh hand-made sandwiches, soups, and more.
I most recently stopped by City Cafe for a breakfast sandwich bright and early before work a few days ago. They have made to order breakfast sandwiches along with regular sandwiches when the deli is open. There are also many market items available for purchase plus anything you'd usually get at a coffee house. The food is tasty and well prepared, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I have also enjoyed a handcrafted drink here or there at Java City within the City Cafe. I certainly recommend this as a place to go to grab a bite or drink, and I'm pleased to share that it's been around for a long time.
They accept cash, credit card, and Maroon & Gold dollars. You can also use GrubHub. They have regular hours of Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 5 PM, Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. They may have even more limited hours when classes are not in session. While there are many great places to eat at ASU, I certainly recommend the City Cafe and the Java City within. read more