We just had our wedding at MonOrchid and it was such an amazing night. Everyone there is so friendly and helpful. They made the wedding planning so easy and they went above and beyond for us. All of our guests were so impressed with the venue! The food and drinks were so good, my husband was a chef so the bar was high and he loved it! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a fun wedding! read more

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Cool artsy space! I've been here before to check out kahvi and phx Gen, and came again today to check out the pickers place vintage market. This space is really neat and they have cool events too. I like that they project movies on the wall and the spiral staircase is awesome too. Will have to come on a first Friday sometime. read more

This place is so cool. I went for a yoga session Saturday morning hosted by Apres Yoga and was delighted to be working out in such a fun space. It seems this place has evolved over the years and worn many hats including office space, gallery, coffee shop, festival venue, etc. I can see why since it's so unique yet versatile. I never went before but I definitely like the current layout with the coffee shop next to it. read more

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Place is dope. One side is an art gallery/creative office space and the other is a cute coffee shop vibe with two patios, front and back. The artwork was SO cool for this gallery, see the pics! You order at the cashier and they give you a number and bring your food to you. Plenty of unique options to sit but we chose outdoor seating. I ordered the EAT sandwich with ham and it was so good. read more

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It's never a disappointment walking into the Monorchid! It's always changing and the art is always beautiful, thought provoking and just dang right cool! I stopped in today to check out the piano piece I saw posted on Instagram and it was worth it! I love how people's minds work and what they can create. If you have some time come check it out. You can also get a cup of coffee from becoffee that's also inside the building while you live your artist dream. read more

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I have attended several events here in the past, and when I found out that the 18 in 2018 mural was located here, I had to come back to this gallery and check it out. The Augmented Reality Wings Mural painted by Lauren Lee is located behind the building. The gallery inside is fantastic! Perfect place to have a party, and check out paintings. read more

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Alright so this was my second visit, first time was for a wedding. This time around we had veats+Brunch, super fun! The Monorchid has an easy flow layout that was perfect for the food and drink stations. The event itself was lively, photo opportunities, food, drinks and music by DJ Iceman. The vendors were well prepared and with enough options that lines weren't long at all. It was great, can't wait for the next one! read more

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We had an event at this venue yesterday "Sunday Bloody Funday". It was partnered with United Blood services, Phoenix Rescue Mission & The Tampon Project . We donated blood, made first Aide kits for the homeless, donated feminine hygiene products for the homeless, wrote Congress on concerns & had a guest speaker Deedra Aaboud talk to us about being a woman in Congress. The event was put on by Babe Council and was from 11-3. The venue spot was perfect for us. It was clean & spacious. The staff was very friendly & the food was delish! We even had our Veuve Rose served. The UBS blood bus was able to pull up right out back for everyone to donate. We are Boss Babes doing Boss Things.....for others! #BabeCouncil2017 read more

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The world needs more places like this. A half coffee shop, half art space with showcases and exhibits of local artists and beyond. It's layout is so unique and a perfect way for one to be exposed to art, deliberately or by incident if you simply decide to stop for coffee. I stopped by while in town but it seems like there's a heavy rotation of different art pieces to keep the space fresh and creatively stimulating. There are two spaces where artists have studios as well. It's a true creative space, and a place where the community can come together with shared visions or simply admire. Definitely different, awe inspiring and worth taking a peek. read more

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Roosevelt Row is evolving to be a hot spot for local artists, with events like First Fridays and Paint Phoenix, and it's spaces like MonOrchid that helps give artists a place to exhibit their work. We were perusing downtown and came here to support Paint Phoenix. I enjoyed the pieces, especially the one of the spray paint cans and chessboard. The gallery is connected to The Bosque (a plant venue) as well as Be (a cafe), so it was fun to explore all three places at once. I'm looking forward to returning and seeing more local art in the future. read more

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Great little gallery in the heart of Phoenix. Always fun artwork and great atmosphere. Recently attended a wedding here and it was a wonderful place to host a wedding. The lighting and artwork on the walls made it very unique. read more

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This is always a must visit on First Fridays. There are always interesting pieces here. It's an open & tall gallery, but they put up partitions to hold more. The art is even "live" sometimes. read more

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I love this venue space. It's large enough for a huge event and great for a more intimate event. I've been lucky enough to attend a PHX fashion week launch party and the 2nd annual Doggy Drag Show at this venue. I've attached photos to see the differences between the events. read more

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I am not even going to lie to you. I thought this place looked awful from the outside and I almost skipped it. I have to mention this because otherwise you'd look at the place, figure I was drunk when I wrote the review or something, and feel the same way. Boy was I surprised. This place is really cool! I've only been there once so far, and I can't wait to see all the other ways they are going to use this really great space. There is a long main room, a huge area to the left of the entrance, under a set of spiral staircases that lead up to an office, and a bigger area to the right of the main space, that includes a few more desks and the kitchen. SO much bigger than you think. They had some great hanging and installation art. And an interesting mix of modern and funky with some more traditional water color style. I'll definitely be making this trip again, and would suggest you do the same. read more

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My husband and I were married in Massachusetts, but wanted to celebrate with our friends in Phoenix as well. While searching for a venue, I found MonOrchid on Yelp and assumed they were way beyond my price range (I had visited once during First Fridays and LOVED the space.) I emailed for pricing information and quickly heard back from Stefanie with details. I was surprised that MonOrchid was a few hundred to a few thousand dollars cheaper than other downtown Phoenix venues. Stefanie told me that we could use our own caterers and alcohol, as long as we hired a professional bartender. If you've hosted an event, you know this is a savings of another couple thousand dollars. Stefanie was great at helping us decide on a layout for our event. She made suggestions and allowed us to visit on several occasions. She was especially helpful in contacting our vendors to confirm details. On the night of the event, Stefanie even lent a hand in putting a nice cheese tray together while I was busy. She found a perfect balance in being friendly with our guests and not being distracting. Parking isn't perfect at MonOrchid, but there is plenty on 2nd & Roosevelt. This is a great, unique space that could be used for any kind of event. read more

I've been to several art shows at monOrchid, and had the opportunity to organize a Get Your PHX event there earlier in the summer. Take a look at the video, you'll see it's got a lot of versatile possibilities. I'm especially excited to see the new workspaces, as my Hip Veggies endeavor involves artists and its Roosevelt location makes it easy for me to organize a day of meetings convenient for who I do business with. In the process of spending time at monOrchid, I've become friends with Wayne, and love his enthusiasm and love for collaboration. He's come on board as a featured HV artist, and has been very helpful along the way with ideas that will benefit anyone we end up teaming up with. Be sure to take advantage of the building and the team player and figure out a way to work with monOrchid. You will not be disappointed. read more

Amazing event space! I first visited the monOrchid a couple of years ago during first fridays. It was my favorite building. Flashforward to looking for wedding venues, when I heard we were going to check it out I was almost already sold on it. Our event turned out better than I thought is was going to visually. It was the exact atmosphere we were looking for, we didn't want a cheesy banquet hall with floral carpets or a golf course like most people do and we didn't have a lot of money to spend on other places. This place was right in our budget and was easily one of the highlights of my wedding. Riette runs the place and she couldn't have been more enjoyable to work with, she was easy going and didn't really put a lot of restirctions on us for what we could or couldn't do. Overall, with some family members in the wedding industry, it's hard to find things that are new to them and have that wow factor. This place just had it all. read more

I've had an office in MonOrchid for over two years now and have found it to be the absolute best place we could possibly call HQ. It's an open floor plan, but there's privacy, thanks to stylish partitions and separated areas. Some of the tenants co-work, but collaboration doesn't feel forced, like it does in some other similar office spaces. You can rent single desks or full office spaces. Tenants over the years have included: a leather goods maker, a financial planner, a lawyer, developers, web designers, ad agencies, writers, architects, urban planners, and realtors. It's cool working late, when there's a dance class down in the gallery, or the energy of First Friday coursing through this iconic building. We throw food festivals in town, so we really only need space to open some laptops, store some decor, and have an address. Bonuses include: a badass conference room with full A/V compatibility, fast & reliable WiFi, and now a cafe called Be. that's going to expand into the building next door. They've got coffee, sandwiches, breakfast, and even a soft serve ice cream machine. If you're looking for office space downtown, I definitely think you should check out MonOrchid! read more

MonOrchid is one of the coolest spots in Phoenix. It's a great place to bring your computer and spend the day working, eating, and enjoying art. Two restaurants and a curated exhibit just makes the best hangout for artists and creatives. The breakfasts are good -- I like the Chorizo Scramble -- and the dinners are as well. Shrimp tacos -- ask for extra sauce on the side. read more

I recently had the opportunity to cater a small event at MonOrchid and I have to say, if you are looking for a unique, artsy and really special venue for your event, this place is it! I could easily see how the space could lend itself beautifully to weddings, bridal showers, as well as corporate or team building events and I would love to see live music there--I am sure it would be a stellar small concert venue as well. As an added bonus, Wayne, the owner of the MonOrchid, is such a personable guy, making it a real pleasure to do business in his amazing space. read more

Absolutely adore this venue. The environment is so unique and provides such a lovely atmosphere. The team at Conceptually Social is amazing to work with. They are so helpful and excellent at communicating. Melissa Mitchel was an amazing partner to work with. She understood our vision and our needs and completely delivered on it. Would absolutely recommend this venue. read more

Don't let the outside fool you ... this is a HUGE and equally beautiful art gallery. Don't miss this place on your First Fridays walk (it's right next to Carly's). read more

I was fortunate to have received a grant which gave me access to this incredible space for an entire year. Prior to me getting so fortunate, I had been looking at spaces in downtown phoenix, and I can tell you that the Monorchid by far offers the best pricing for what they offer. Being here has made a world of difference to my videography business. I now can connect easier with my clients, have a great space to bring them to when we need to have a production meeting (or film - using the incredible studio space here) and the vibe here is just...cool. read more

Something others may not have mentioned is that Monorchid has a dedicate photography gallery, called Bokeh. For those who like quality fine art photography, something generally missing at the other art spaces, this space should be on your regular First and Third Friday tour. Everything from massive commercial photo shoots to community invited free screenings happen at Monorchid. There is a coffee house and a co-working space. It's what happens when someone thinks beyond a gallery open twice a month, and that's a good thing. read more

For over 12 years monOrchid has been --and continues to be-- the center point of First Fridays. Wayne has kept it open through the tough recession with just grit and determination. I have the Get Your PHX work space in there, where I plan the Get Your PHX events and help my real estate clients with all their needs. It is a great place to work. I'm excited about Songbird Tea and Coffee House opening soon. But I can also see that things are happening all along Roosevelt: new residential, restaurants and retail. monOrchid still has affordable collaborative work space available, which gets you access to all kinds of creative industry folks. This will help boost your own creativity and your business. read more

Monorchid delights! The unique and eclectic space makes for infinite possibilities, and the staff are more than helpful, responsive and truly aim to please. The food was delicious and the various vendors we needed to help pull everything together were all very accommodating. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this most memorable, fun, easy-going venue. read more

This place holds the type of artistic character and integrity that has incubated the revival of Downtown. Ive been an outsider and fan of The Monorchird for years and have seen some amazing moments presented, procured and produced from this venue. I've rented the main space for some of my clients and have always been met with incredible sincerity and genuine appreciation for my business. Needless to say I have fallen in LOVE with the life that the architecture has given to its wooden bones. Just recently (1 month ago) I've even decided to rent an office out of the co-working area because it mirrors the spirit of my company; there's just something about this place that inspires me to create with excellence. If your blessed with the opportunity to experience this building and the people, I highly recommend it! read more

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This venue is just begging you to have a party in it! From the outside, it looks like a rundown warehouse, but inside, well inside it's a whole different story! Cool artwork lines the walls, there's great architecture with open beams, high ceilings and plenty of space and a coffee shop shares space. It's pleading for a party with funky music, trendy entertainment, tasty food and hip people. read more

I had my wedding at this venue. I was so excited to have my wedding at this amazing art space. We worked with Riette, who was great, she checked in on us once a month to make sure all was going well and to help us with any planning issues. She made time to meet with us and our vendors, she was overall very good. So why only 4 stars? Well, for one, they have 6 choices for caterers (which is fine) and their reasoning is to ensure that all of the caterers know the venue and how to use the space effectively...well, our caterer did not seem familiar with the space at all and was doing all sorts of odd things (cooking outside by cell phone light....*cough*) so I think maybe they should rethink who they suggest. Also, I know you can't control the artwork that will be shown at the wedding, which was fine with us because they usually have such amazing modern or funky art....but for our wedding, they had (and no offense intended) some really poor photography that looked like it was shot by a high schooler that depicted all graves. Yes....all graves....and not even pretty graves, like plain crosses in the desert....it was not artistic or funky as their displayed work generally is, it was not good for photos, and it just generally disappointed and depressed us (there was cool artwork in the cocktail space, though, including a painting of a giant middle finger behind the bar, which we thought was kind of funny). Despite these small details, I would definitely recommend this venue if you are thinking about it for your event. read more

Tenants, renters and coworkers BEWARE! The Monorchid is run by a crook. 1.) They stole my security deposit, a measly $200, and refuse to answer emails and calls regarding the issue, for over a month. I paid in full for the entirety of my lease and left the space exactly as I found it. I even offered to leave the key a month early, because I wanted to get out of the space. However, he refused to accept the key a month early and refused to release me from the lease, so I paid the final month in full. I did return the key late (not 7 weeks late), because I moved out of state. Monorchid never got in contact about the key, never reached out, or gave notice. There is nothing in the lease about returning a key on a specific date. The owner, Wayne Rainey, thinks he can just screw people over if they are a small business or they live out of state. 2.) The Monorchid runs an unofficial commercial kitchen in the rear gallery. There are no sprinklers back there in case of fire, there is no ventilation or range hood. Is that safe? A weekly occurrence is visible smoke and grease odors wafting into other areas of the building. 3.) The internet connection is verrrry slow. Sometimes it would slow to a crawl, which is unacceptable for a coworking space. The private coworking WiFi password was commonly shared with non-members and during events. 4.) Although they claim to be a 24/7 coworking space, their main priority is as an event venue. They host weddings every weekend and you would be hard pressed to try and get work done in full view of the wedding guests. If you have to work on weekends, this space is not going to be a good fit. If you are thinking of renting at the Monorchid, hosting a venue or even dropping by for the gallery, then you should know that you are supporting a serial misogynist, who gives zero f#*ks about stealing from you, much less treat you with a modicum of respect. Response: Everything contained within my review is 100% honest truth. I have removed part of my review at the request of an unnamed third party. When I left The Monorchid others were leaving in droves. This place has a really fast tenant turnover for good reason. read more

The monOrchid is an awesome place to see Art, to have a wedding, meetings, or whatever you could think of for a gathering of people. The conference room has just been upgraded. The main gallery space Shade Gallery is big enough for a wedding of about 200. There are 2 studios that are great for rentals at a reasonable price. read more

This place is so versatile! It's like part coffee shop, part botanical garden, part gallery... I've been here twice, once on a photo shoot and most recently for an art show. I think it's super cool and trendy! Would definitely recommend if you're looking to rent out a place for an event in downtown Phoenix! read more

We came here to take a break from our photo session. Ordered several beverages and each one was awesome. Great customer service. Nice little quaint café. Would definitely come again when we are in the area. I personally had the Thai Tea and it was awesome. Not super sweet like other places. It was PERFECT! read more

MonOrchid is style, class and the quintessential symbol for Phoenix culture.No matter what context the space is used for, it's always top notch. read more

I own a PR firm and have my workspace in the loft at monOrchid and LOVE it! I have been visiting the art gallery and attending events in this fabulous space for years, and it's one of my favorite buildings hands down in downtown Phoenix. I also utilize it for events of my own and for clients, and everyone who walks in the doors falls in love with the building's architectural details and history. read more

I don't know why I haven't been here before but now that I have I will be back every chance I get! It's like a coffee house/work space attached to a plant shop and a small restaurant. Perfect spot for a small business meeting or a spot to sit down by yourself and work on goals or business ventures!! The space is gorgeous, roomy, definitely a spot you'd feel cool working in! The grilled cheese sandwich was so yummy and their cold brew, green tea, and lemonade were all awesome. Don't worry I didn't drink all those in one sitting :) tell your friends, coworkers, and business partners to meet you here and I'm sure they will be quite impressed! You'll feel so professional! read more

I Had an Art show at Monorchid and I found the experience most satisfying . The owner and assistants were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They offered great advise without forcing any of their own direction. The owner Wayne Rainey is a colorful character with an elegant soul and a undying affection for Downtown Phoenix. read more

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MonOrchid founder/owner Wayne Rainey has been at the core of the downtown art scene for well over a decade and has emerged as the leader in my opinion after a restructuring of the scene and loss of direction, focus and most of the long term leadership. This building with it's roof structure is a hidden masterpiece along Roosevelt much akin to the Braggs Pie building is on the adjoining Grand Avenue arts district. If not for Mr. Rainey's dedication to art and downtown I seriously question if there would be much left. He has stood the test of time in the face of unpopularity and even hatred from some who have come and gone (my Urban Abode Gallery included) and he continues to keep art alive in Downtown Phoenix and should be commended for his dedication. read more

Ever since I've started going to 1st Friday's MonOrchid Gallery has always been my favorite. I love the flow and space. I love the variety. The coffee shop is the best and you must try one of their fresh baked home made chocolate chip cookies. ABSOLUTELY delicious. The art is always intriguing and thoughtfully placed and lit. The crowd is fun to watch. Make this your first gallery of the evening. I love the workspace concept upstairs. GENUIS!!! read more

Had a great time here recently-enjoyed the atmosphere. Great people, beautiful variety of art work, very affordable prices.