Crema's Take
“Connections Cafe is a library cafe in Tempe Public Library with a genuinely welcoming vibe and friendly staff willing to customize drinks—good for families and students who want to linger with a book. However, based on a very small sample of only 8 reviews, the rating of 3.8 is pulled down by at least one serious complaint about staff failing to help when a customer reported harassment, which is a real concern worth knowing going in. If you're looking for a casual spot to study or read, it checks that box; just know the data here is thin and there's a documented safety issue to consider.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This library is a great place for kids and adults, it's super welcoming to every one. Very peaceful and soothing for your energy, the variety of books for kids and adults is amazing , they even have a book store with super super affordable books and great selections. The cafe is…
im here every summer for the summer reading program festivities and the workers are always super nice and are okay with substitutions if you want to swap something out for something else
Was being harassed in the coffee shop by another customer. I told the main barista in the coffee shop this morning at 1130am on Wednesday 04/30/2025 and a librarian and they refused to assist me. I would not recommend this library and coffee shop due to this and the unclean…
While visiting the Tempe Public Library, I decided to browse a bit and was pleasantly surprised. They have a huge wall of staff recommendations and displays featuring trending or viral topics, which makes discovering new reads really fun. I also stopped by the Connections Café…
Great! I love this cozy spot right in Tempe Public Library. It's so convenient that you can grab some snacks or beverages to keep your tummy from rumbling and to keep you energized while sitting, lounging, browsing, or studying at the library. When I came, I did not see much of…
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