Experiment Coffee and Pastry
1135 West Geneva Dr, Tempe, AZ
Crema's Take
“This tiny Tempe spot punches way above its weight with a serious La Marzocco espresso machine and a killer attached bakery turning out oversized pastries that locals can't stop raving about. The team genuinely cares about getting your drink just right, whether you're after a traditional espresso or one of their creative signature drinks like the Cookie Butter latte, and they open early for those grabbing breakfast on the go. It's a no-frills hole-in-the-wall that's become a small business darling, where even a quick pastry run feels like discovering something special.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Had a wonderful breakfast here today, I like my coffee sweet and they helped get my coffee perfect. Honeycomb tasted very yummy. We got the Greek salad and kebab lunch and it was decadent, I got a connoli croissant and I'm very excited to eat that today. The ham and cheese croissant was very filling. I plan to come back!!!
I was in the area for vacation and wanted a quick pastry and coffee. Just checked this place out and I was not disappointed. Very small place with no indoor seating but was busy so had to know it was good! Was greeted warmly when walking in door. Ordered a lemon meringue croissant and it was top favorite thing I have ever ate. The sweet marshmallowy meringue with lemon custard inside a very flaky and soft croissant. *Chefs kiss*, It was delicious. I wish I lived closer to try the other flavors! I got a flat white coffee and they had a variety of milk options also. Prices weren’t listed but my croissant and coffee were average comparable prices to other coffee shops. There were a few tables with chairs outside. Definitely want to go back!
My pictures does not do it justice! What an amazing little hole in the wall. I've been trying to try new small business coffee/pastry pretty much anything that small business related. And so far I have not been disappointed. The flavor of their coffee is so rich and bold, the pastries are so delicious and rich, buttery and flaky
Looking for espresso 'in my area' I find this little gem. La Marzocco machine with a killer bakery attached. Coffee comes in two sizes, medium with 2 shots, while the large gets 4 shots (egad-zooks). Previous reviews were WRONG, there are now 2 chairs inside, 2 counter height tables outside w/ 3 chairs each. So, there are places to sit. After ~4 people inside, customers patiently stand in line. One person work the whole (retail) space. Customer room is maybe ~5'×12'. BUSY!! Empty parking spots' half life seem to be three minutes. Taking a leap from the name, either the investment was an experiment on the owner, or they just continuously keep bending the rules on what works. The espresso croissant was too far out there to not try, it geys a very light icing and a light as air creme inside. I only noticed it as it was cooler than the flaky pastry. Plenty of takeout, called ahead, working here.
Found this little cutie on the way from Tempe back to Chandler. We ordered 2 lattes (one Chai Cookie Butter and one Cookie Butter) and a cinnamon roll, all were great! All of the pastries are huge and everything is baked onsite. The inside is small but, things move along quickly. They even have items for sale. My only concern are the cup sizes. I get drinks from a lot of places and what some consider a Lrg is moreso a Med at best. Other than that, definitely a must try!
Crema Reviews
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