For all downtown campus students, you know hanging out at a coffee shop is the best place to get studying and relaxing done at the same time. Whether it is between classes or time for a study break, a coffee shop is the perfect place to go.
The downtown Phoenix campus at ASU is a very artsy and hipster place to live. No matter what street you walk, drive or bike down there are murals painted by local artists, hidden delicious restaurants and many coffee shops. Students on the Phoenix campus major in journalism, pre-med, event planning, non-profit and criminal justice. All of these majors require a lot of study breaks.
Here is my list of the top 10 coffee shops in Downtown Phoenix. I hope that this list will make your trip to Phoenix worthwhile. If you have any other recommendations, I would love to hear some more places to check out.
1. Songbird Coffee & Tea House, 812 N. Third St.
Songbird is my No. 1 choice because you can't beat their outside area with a porch swing (A PORCH SWING), and they also make a great thai iced tea.
2. Lux Central, 4402 N. Central Ave.
Lux has some of the best mac and cheese I have ever had. It is a definite must when you want a pick-me-up latte and a bite to eat.
3. Jobot Coffee & Diner, 918 N. Fifth St.
Jobot is open 24 hours for you night owls and is a great place to try out some crepes and stop by the local book store
4. Cartel Coffee Lab, 1 N. First St.
5. Phoenix Public Market Cafe, 14 E. Pierce St.
6. DeSoto Central Market, 915 N Central Ave.
Desoto Central Market just opened up on the corner of Central and Roosevelt. This is a one-stop destination for all of your wishes. Not only is there a coffee shop but a flower shop, meat market, wine bar and tons of restaurants. You can eat inside at one of bars or relax in a plush chair next to your best friend.
7. Lola Coffee Bar, 1001 N. Third Ave.
8. The Velo Bike Shop and Cafe, 828 N. Second St.
9. One Coffee Co., 1 N. Central Ave.
10. Fair Trade Cafe, 1020 N 1st. Ave.
Downtown Phoenix has so much to offer, and it's just a shuttle ride away from the main campus. I hope that my recommendations will make your next study break a little bit easier.
