It was fine, but not much more. Heard good things so swung in for lunch and coffee. The shop was cute with lots of local art and event info on the walls. There was a wide range of people working and hanging out, which is always nice to see. The young woman behind the counter was of no help whatsoever in deciding what to try. We ended up getting a dirty chai and an iced coffee with some cream, a panini, and a bagel. When the coffees were up there was no marking which was which. I tried to ask but the barista vanished. The cook was scrolling on his phone and said he didn't know. We sorted out which was which, and they were both fine. The bagel was good and the cashew cream cheese was tasty. The panini took a long time, maybe because it was competing with TikTok for the cook's attention. It was... fine. Which is just how I felt about the whole place after leaving. If you're nearby and want a coffee, I'll always support a local shop over Starbucks. But not a place I'd go out of my way to try again. read more

Strip Mall -- Midtown/7th St The Quick Sip: A clever, high-design nod to Phoenix's roadside architecture with a surprisingly sophisticated coffee menu. The Vibe: Cozy, eclectic, and incredibly friendly. It has that rare neighborhood feel where you could easily lose track of time hanging out on the patio. The Order: Hot double-shot cappuccino with light milk. First Sip Reaction: Smooth, rich, and absolutely worth the 7th St traffic! Study-ability: 4/5 Finding a free table was easy, and the chairs are actually comfy. They have a great counter-height table equipped with outlets--perfect for getting some work done. Parking might not be as easy. The "X-Factor": The connection to Monsoon Market. The ability to grab a world-class espresso and then pop next door to the "coolest bodega in Phoenix" for natural wine or snacks is a total 1-2 punch. Final Verdict: Definitely a recurring stop on the tour. It transforms the 7th Street commute into a destination rather than just a drive. Return Factor: 60% (Solid odds for a repeat visit!) #PHXCoffeeShopTour #1CupAtATime read more

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I just picked up a cold brew and it feels like I snorted an Adderall. Not complaining. I almost had to pullover when I hit the halfway point...? I haven't really eaten today, but it's way stronger than pretty much any other cold brew I've had in this city and it wasn't huge. Super fair price, cute shop with pastries and other items. read more

Finished shopping a few steps away at Monsoon Market and was told they had a coffee shop right across the parking lot. I was very excited so I walked right over and was greeted as I walked in. Took a look at the menu and ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and strawberry cold foam! They also have food options + pastries. The barista was very sweet and helped me decide what flavoring to get in my cold foam as she mentioned it was lightly sweetened as is, but most people add a flavor. The combination was so yummy! So much comfortable seating inside + free wifi (password is on the menu). The seats were very comfortable and it was nice and open and bright. Not too busy on Thursday morning, so lots of open seating. Such a pleasant coffee shop with even better customer service, left with a smile on my face and a delicious coffee drink! Will definitely be back to grab a coffee, bite to eat, and bring my laptop to do some work. read more

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What a vibe. This spot is so welcoming from the art displayed on the walls to the friendly staff who are so happy you are there. They have all kinds of coffees and teas, and I've heard their breakfast sammies and burritos are excellent so I'll have to try them next! They have plenty of indoor and patio seating, perfect for the local weather. Honestly what a super cool cafe. read more

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The vibe itself is funky and cute and open to all ! Love that ! They have lots to look at a menu where there is something for everyone. Unfortunately the coffee missed the mark for me . I tried an iced vanilla latte with Decaf espresso and oatmilk . Upon first sip I tasted sour coffee shots and oatmilk with almost no vanilla . I went back in to ask if there was a way they could make it sweeter or creamier so I could enjoy my coffee . The barista guy asked me "what kind of milk did you get ?" I responded "oatmilk " and he replied "I hate oatmilk "... uhm okay .... I just kind of nodded since I've had plenty of other delicious coffee with oatmilk as the base and knew it was the sour shots not the oatmilk . He was at least kind enough to pour some more house made vanilla syrup in my drink - which improved it some but I ended up tossing the coffee . Long story short I don't feel a need to come back or tell people about this place . I wish it was a different story because I love a successful small business ! read more

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Fun little coffee shop that's a sister store to Monsoon Market. Wandered in here needing something to drink as it's hot now in Phoenix. Super cute, hipster coffee bar that's been open since February 2025. Come check it out! read more

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I have passed by this place several times on my way to work and finally had the time to stop in today. I'm pretty sure there was a coffee shop in this location in the past several years ago. I was confused that the name of this coffee shop was "Strip Mall".. haha I was wondering where to find the coffee shop in the strip mall! I tried a cappuccino with oat milk and a basic sweet crepe (with sugar and lemon). Both were delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. The one thing I would have liked better about this place would be if there were a cozier ambiance. The furnishings do not seem to have a common theme. I sat on a metal bar stool at a counter, but it wasn't particularly comfortable. Or maybe it would be nice to add some plants for more greenery in the space. read more

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My favorite aspect of this new coffee shop is the vibe. Great space for hanging or working, with cute art. They have a simple menu: all drinks one size (16 oz for iced, 12 oz for hot), all made with oat milk. Their beans are from Peixoto, and they have matcha and chai for the non-coffee people. There's a good selection of syrups to mix up the flavors. Their chai didn't blow me away, but service, location, and the general vibe were enough to bring me back. Food-wise, they serve some snacks similar to offerings at nearby Monsoon Market, but with a little more substance if you're looking for breakfast. They do bagels and a couple other non refrigerated options: mini donuts, bean and cheese burritos. read more

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Stopped by this cute place for a business meeting this morning and love the vibe. Very chill and Era was so sweet and made me a special drink. I got a pistachio iced latte with white mocha and cinnamon on top! The vegan green onion cream cheese was actually really good. They have a dj on the weekend. I will definitely be back, great spot for a coworking and catch up. Can't wait to come back for the fall menu read more

Strip Mall - A spacious coffee shop features artwork on the walls, a large table with chairs, and a vending machine on the right. Two people are seated on a couch near the back. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Really cool new coffee shop! I love monsoon market so I was excited to see they opened this place up! They only have oat milk but luckily I love oat milk. I think they use piexoto coffee, I had a cold brew with a little oat milk. It was ready right away and super delicious! It was a bit busy but everything moved fast and people working here were nice and friendly! Loved the cool art in here. I saw they also sell the locally TikTok viral bean and cheese burritos. I wasn't going home right away otherwise I would've bought some! Cute stickers on the drinks too, I'll be back for sure! read more

Strip Mall - Cold brew with oat milk! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very delicious coffee and friendly staff. The vibes are amazing. The lavender latte is a must try! It's sweet and delicious without overpowering the taste of coffee. I love when my coffee tastes like coffee read more

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Super cute on the inside, staff was very friendly, matcha was good and the crepes on the weekend are amazing! read more

Strip Mall - Lavender matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love strip malls vibe, people and the coffee is always on point! I come work from here occasionally.

I first met Koral over at Monsoon Market some time ago. She was friendly, sweet and had a real laid back vibe. Her place was awesome, and I loved being in there. Fast forward to Strip Mall, which just opened on February 17th, and we meet again! As it turns out, the universe wanted them to have this space and so here they are (I'll let her tell her story when you go visit). Everything in this place is individually curated to fit that same vibe...chill place with a mid century Warhol vibe, Peixoto Coffee, vegan donuts, and fast internet! Thank you random person at Buffalo Exchange who mentioned this new place...you made my day! read more

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I met a friend here for coffee and we really liked the big comfortable space (and ac lol). I had a bagel with their spinach artichoke cashew cream cheese... I was wary at first of the vegan cream cheese, but it was actually quite good. I'd try it again. read more

Love strip mall! The only reason for the 4/5 review is because I went on a Saturday (they had crepes) and the staff completely forgot our order and we waited 55 mins for our crepes. I had heard that they take a while so I didn't want to bother them about our order, but I should have because they totally forgot/lost the ticket! The coffee is amazing though read more

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First walking in we noticed the music: energetic, Swedish house mafia, crystal castles, an Alabama shakes remix I can't get behind (haha). But maybe to get pumped up for the day or whoever had the aux that morning. Plenty of seating! Concrete floors, industrial vibe, especially the silver and red chairs. Art work by Lady Egg. 5/10 Americano more water down, but the coffee tastes good. Smooth. don't recommend the lids for hot coffee, so pop it off!! But maybe we are the only ones who love ordering a hot coffee in Arizona in May.. 8 or 9/10 I got the dirty chai with cinnamon and nutmeg. not thick or creamy!! The nutmeg and it being a little more "water downed" gives the chai a more traditional taste. ALSO oat milk is the standard base choice for the lactose free folks. Overall rating 7/10. Not necessarily "cozy" BEAUTIFUL PLANTS. Taken care of. I would come here before or after the gym Will be back for the food and donuts!! read more

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Very cute coffee shop! I got an oat milk latte which was delicious. Plenty of seating so I got some work done for a couple hours there and it was a great vibe (I was able to snag a table near an outlet but couldn't tell if there were many other tables close to outlets). read more

I love this place! So cute inside with plenty of seating and great A/C. I always stop in for a drink after shopping at Monsoon Market. Iced vanilla latte or matcha latte is my go-to. read more

Strip Mall - Iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely love what Strip Mall is doing. It's fun, it's quirky, it's totally unique. Everything is local, including locally roasted coffee from Peixoto. The drinks are well made and the baristas are always friendly and happy to talk you through the menu. Oh and it's the same owners as Monsoon Market across the parking lot. Phoenix is lucky to have Misch and Koral putting so much love into what they do read more

I love Strip Mall! Best pistachio latte in town. The owner and her employees are GOOD people. Genuinely friendly. The shop has lots of grab and go snacks, which I appreciate because I'm always in a hurry. read more

I was really excited to try Strip Mall. I first saw them on Instagram when they opened up in February. I finally made it out this morning. There was no line which is fine, sometimes you're just not busy in the morning. I ordered my usual that I get at almost every coffee shop I go to, which is an Espresso Tonic. My wife ordered an Iced Honey Latte which is a solid choice as well. The service was pretty quick, in that time I was able to check out the restrooms and sitting areas which were very clean! My Espresso tonic was served with the remaining Tonic Water Bottle on the side. Pretty standard. But man that Espresso Tonic was not bright, sweet, and complex as I prefer. The espresso it self was muddled. Almost as if they pulled the shot using used grounds. There was no complexity to the flavor, very mute. The drink was not bright. As other reviewers have mentioned Strip Mall uses beans from Piexoto Roaster, which is a local favorite of mine. Piexoto has an Espresso Tonic drink of their own which is arguably one of the best in the Valley. Strip Mall does not even compare or come close. Honestly doesn't even do Piexoto Justice. My wife's Honey Latte tasted very sour. The honey flavor was very pronounced in the latte but in the worst way. The milk tasted sour, even if it is oat milk it shouldn't taste like this. Think Honey Soy Milk with no coffee flavor. Like I said I was excited to try Strip Mall. I rarely finish a drink and these I had to toss after a few sips. I'll probably try them again in a year or so, but till then I hope y'all get better! I believe in you. read more

The food and drinks here were great! We got the jam and brie crepe and the works crepe in addition to a matcha latte and iced coffee. The flavors were amazing, especially the works crepe! I am also a fan of the vibes and art here. Could definitely sit here to study or read with a coffee. read more

Strip Mall - Interior - A coffee shop interior featuring a bar-height table with chairs, artwork on the wall, and a person holding a phone with a drink on the table. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Good coffee..cool spot..friendly employees and comfortable spot. Definitely will be stopping by here more often

Went here to study. Kombucha was good, but there was a DJ blasting music on a huge speaker that was so loud I couldn't focus or think. :( Still giving 4 stars because I think this is a newer business so they might just be doing this for their opening. I'm sure the loud music could be a vibe if you're just chilling with friends, but you can't really read/work/study here as it currently stands. read more

Cute coffee shop! It has a cute/light atmosphere with lots of plants. It's so much better than when the urban Bean was here. The service has been positive. The music is good. Love the bagels and vegan cream cheese just wish they offered more than oat sludge water! Oat "milk" is controversial to say the least. Oatly has several dedicated websites where they collect negative comments. Oats milk is really that disliked -so for it to be the only plant based option is a bummer! Monsoon market isn't that vegan friendly. For their coffee shop to have vegan cream cheese is a surprise! Thanks! read more

From the super talented women behind Monsoon Market, the best coffee shop in Midtown!! Locally owned as well as repping other locally owned food such as Van Friendly vegan donuts, Bad Hambres burritos, Sorelle salads and brewing locally roasted coffee beans from Peixoto! Great spot to hang out with lots of seating and impeccable vibes. Super fast internet! Not to mention the staff is friendly and makes a mean cup of coffee. I'm a huge fan of their cold brew on tap. Worth stopping by to caffeinate and hang. read more

Strip Mall - A coffee shop interior with customers waiting at the counter, baristas preparing beverages, and various coffee-related items on display. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Just a chill little coffee shop to go to. Usually pretty fast service and consistently an enjoyable experiences :)