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Parking was confusing and weird especially when you're coming here for the first time. There are signs along the street that say towing enforced and to not stop at any time, but many cars park along the street because there is not a designated parking lot. We went inside and confirmed if it was safe to park there to which the staff said yes. We were able to park there for a few hours no problem. The drinks themselves were disappointing. We saw tons of tiktoks on the place and wanted to try it out. We got earl gray matcha lattes which when mixed together became a very light green shade. It tasted more like earl grey milk than an earl gray matcha. The coffee we got was earl gray coffee. This was better! It was creamy and the earl gray flavor was still prominent even with coffee. I really wanted to love the drinks but it was disappointing. The space is very cool and eclectic. The bold colors and artwork make a very fun space. It's great for socializing and doing light work. There are not that many tables so we ended up sitting on some comfy chairs to do work. It seems like it is a warehouse that was converted to a coffee shop space, so there was minimal air conditioning. There are tons of large fans around the room to keep it cool. Just fyi it can get pretty warm here. Lots of things missed the mark here. I really wanted to love it but just couldn't.
Came here because my friend saw it online and wanted to check it out! The parking is a little weird as the cafe is inside a warehouse and there is only street parking available. The entrance is a bit discreet as when we went, the sign was knocked down and we walked around the perimeter into the motel area next door! It's just a door on the side of the building facing the street where the cars are parked. Going inside, it was a cool and unique concept that gave indie artsy vibes. It opened up into a smaller section where they have the coffee cart and you can order an assortment of drinks and some pastries. To the left is where the seating area is which was a much bigger space and decorated very nicely with art on the walls and bright colors. In all honesty, there wasn't that much overall seating since everything was pretty spaced out and groups take up each section. In addition, they had no AC and only fans so it was pretty toasty in the August heat. I would just be aware that temperatures probably get more intense during peak seasons and you might not be able to find a spot to do work while it's busy. The drinks were also okay with strong syrups that didn't taste artificial. We got the Neon as a matcha which was a strawberry with cheese foam. The foam was barely there (as you can tell from the photo) and I would've enjoyed it more had there been an actual cold top. Matcha itself had a much lighter taste and the syrup overpowered it quickly. Though I prefer a stronger matcha, the actual taste of the drink was nice and I would probably try a latte next time.
This cafe is a new addition to Phoenix and it looks amazing. With friendly staff and aesthetic interior, it's a great place to grab coffee and hangout. The high ceilings make the place feel really open. Color is everywhere here and artwork is shown highlighting the creativity in the community. I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to get since their menu has a lot of variety. I ordered the show time and the there space. Both tasted good and I'd other them again. The Del toro and neon are my next pick.
First things first: super-friendly and helpful staff. 'Cause that's important. The location is interesting, not really central or anything and you'd have to know it's there, but the big industrial warehouse-type place works well with all the artwork. From the outside, it doesn't look like much. Inside, there's colorful art, funky decor and visual surprises everywhere. You order at the little coffee cart. Like previously stated, the staff is very nice. They sadly do not have any decaf coffee, so I had a lemonade (on the plus side, it was fresh, locally sourced, and pretty darn good.) They also have some baked goods for sale. The space is quite big but there aren't that many seats so I could see how it would be hard at certain times to be able to stick around. There were lots of people on their computers when my friend and I went on a Friday, late morning (meaning: good place to work, but if the seats are taken it may be a while before one is vacated).
Overall decent. This place is a warehouse-turned-café near downtown phoenix/sky harbor. They have a little coffee cart in the corner and then a big open space with some funky furniture and art. I ordered the S. coppola which is a matcha with strawberry rhubarb--the matcha was pretty good. There is limited seating and people seem to stay here for a while, so we did have to wait for seats to open. Also there are limited outlets available so charge your laptops before you come here to study. The location is a little sketchy and there's only street parking available. But the customers are chill and the employees are super nice. Biggest downside was that their AC in the main room was not great and the AZ summer was summer-ing. They did have fans and swamp coolers set up but it was still warm. Hopefully it cools down soon.
The coffee is great, came out quickly, and was very good. Their kit was Ascaso Baby T Plus single-group machine. The grinder was a Fiorenzato All-Ground grinder. The ambiance was very lowkey. Upstairs, they have the Wellness Center tattoo shop. The artist who did my ink was David Munoz. So, I would highly recommend grabbing a coffee and getting some ink. It's a good way to spend an afternoon.
It was a fun experience trying this new cafe. It's in an interesting area, and looks very artsy and cool inside. We tried the S. Coppola matcha and the neon espresso. They were both OK drinks. The espresso was light and could have a stronger coffee flavor and the matcha was not my favorite. The shop was a vibe, I'd be down to come again and try some other drinks. We did spend over $20 after 2 drinks. And it was $1 to sub alternative milk in each. The service was pretty quick, we got our orders in and drinks out fast!
Music: vibes. Art/setup: vibes. Drinks: vibes. First time at Showtime cafe today and i already know I'm gonna be a regular here. The grunge 90's alternative music beautifully complemented the bright, colorful space of the cafe. The artwork on the walls and sprinkles of famous films throughout made this a spot a place where you feel inspired to create something, be it a conversation, an art piece or quiet moment. Excited to see to what heights this place grows.
2 months ago
Came in for a late afternoon treat and it was perfect! Great seating space and definitely relaxing enough to stay and work. I had a matcha lemonade with raspberry (barista suggested) and a double chocolate chip cookie - both 10/10! I really appreciate a quality drink option that's open later than 3pm read more
1 month ago
1 month ago
Parking was confusing and weird especially when you're coming here for the first time. There are signs along the street that say towing enforced and to not stop at any time, but many cars park along the street because there is not a designated parking lot. We went inside and confirmed if it was safe to park there to which the staff said yes. We were able to park there for a few hours no problem. The drinks themselves were disappointing. We saw tons of tiktoks on the place and wanted to try it out. We got earl gray matcha lattes which when mixed together became a very light green shade. It tasted more like earl grey milk than an earl gray matcha. The coffee we got was earl gray coffee. This was better! It was creamy and the earl gray flavor was still prominent even with coffee. I really wanted to love the drinks but it was disappointing. The space is very cool and eclectic. The bold colors and artwork make a very fun space. It's great for socializing and doing light work. There are not that many tables so we ended up sitting on some comfy chairs to do work. It seems like it is a warehouse that was converted to a coffee shop space, so there was minimal air conditioning. There are tons of large fans around the room to keep it cool. Just fyi it can get pretty warm here. Lots of things missed the mark here. I really wanted to love it but just couldn't. read more
Came here because my friend saw it online and wanted to check it out! The parking is a little weird as the cafe is inside a warehouse and there is only street parking available. The entrance is a bit discreet as when we went, the sign was knocked down and we walked around the perimeter into the motel area next door! It's just a door on the side of the building facing the street where the cars are parked. Going inside, it was a cool and unique concept that gave indie artsy vibes. It opened up into a smaller section where they have the coffee cart and you can order an assortment of drinks and some pastries. To the left is where the seating area is which was a much bigger space and decorated very nicely with art on the walls and bright colors. In all honesty, there wasn't that much overall seating since everything was pretty spaced out and groups take up each section. In addition, they had no AC and only fans so it was pretty toasty in the August heat. I would just be aware that temperatures probably get more intense during peak seasons and you might not be able to find a spot to do work while it's busy. The drinks were also okay with strong syrups that didn't taste artificial. We got the Neon as a matcha which was a strawberry with cheese foam. The foam was barely there (as you can tell from the photo) and I would've enjoyed it more had there been an actual cold top. Matcha itself had a much lighter taste and the syrup overpowered it quickly. Though I prefer a stronger matcha, the actual taste of the drink was nice and I would probably try a latte next time. read more
This cafe is a new addition to Phoenix and it looks amazing. With friendly staff and aesthetic interior, it's a great place to grab coffee and hangout. The high ceilings make the place feel really open. Color is everywhere here and artwork is shown highlighting the creativity in the community. I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to get since their menu has a lot of variety. I ordered the show time and the there space. Both tasted good and I'd other them again. The Del toro and neon are my next pick. read more
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Thank you so much for stopping by! Great pics!!!
First things first: super-friendly and helpful staff. 'Cause that's important. The location is interesting, not really central or anything and you'd have to know it's there, but the big industrial warehouse-type place works well with all the artwork. From the outside, it doesn't look like much. Inside, there's colorful art, funky decor and visual surprises everywhere. You order at the little coffee cart. Like previously stated, the staff is very nice. They sadly do not have any decaf coffee, so I had a lemonade (on the plus side, it was fresh, locally sourced, and pretty darn good.) They also have some baked goods for sale. The space is quite big but there aren't that many seats so I could see how it would be hard at certain times to be able to stick around. There were lots of people on their computers when my friend and I went on a Friday, late morning (meaning: good place to work, but if the seats are taken it may be a while before one is vacated). read more
Overall decent. This place is a warehouse-turned-café near downtown phoenix/sky harbor. They have a little coffee cart in the corner and then a big open space with some funky furniture and art. I ordered the S. coppola which is a matcha with strawberry rhubarb--the matcha was pretty good. There is limited seating and people seem to stay here for a while, so we did have to wait for seats to open. Also there are limited outlets available so charge your laptops before you come here to study. The location is a little sketchy and there's only street parking available. But the customers are chill and the employees are super nice. Biggest downside was that their AC in the main room was not great and the AZ summer was summer-ing. They did have fans and swamp coolers set up but it was still warm. Hopefully it cools down soon. read more
1 month ago
The coffee is great, came out quickly, and was very good. Their kit was Ascaso Baby T Plus single-group machine. The grinder was a Fiorenzato All-Ground grinder. The ambiance was very lowkey. Upstairs, they have the Wellness Center tattoo shop. The artist who did my ink was David Munoz. So, I would highly recommend grabbing a coffee and getting some ink. It's a good way to spend an afternoon. read more
2 months ago
It was a fun experience trying this new cafe. It's in an interesting area, and looks very artsy and cool inside. We tried the S. Coppola matcha and the neon espresso. They were both OK drinks. The espresso was light and could have a stronger coffee flavor and the matcha was not my favorite. The shop was a vibe, I'd be down to come again and try some other drinks. We did spend over $20 after 2 drinks. And it was $1 to sub alternative milk in each. The service was pretty quick, we got our orders in and drinks out fast! read more
7 days ago
Music: vibes. Art/setup: vibes. Drinks: vibes. First time at Showtime cafe today and i already know I'm gonna be a regular here. The grunge 90's alternative music beautifully complemented the bright, colorful space of the cafe. The artwork on the walls and sprinkles of famous films throughout made this a spot a place where you feel inspired to create something, be it a conversation, an art piece or quiet moment. Excited to see to what heights this place grows. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
2 months ago
This place was hopping! The strawberry matcha was delicious, seating is cozy, and parking was a breeze. Definitely come check out and support this new spot! read more
2 months ago
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2431 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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