Peixoto Coffee
850 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ
Crema's Take
“Peixoto Coffee in Roosevelt District delivers bold, espresso-forward drinks that shine brightest when the milk takes a backseat—think cortados and iced espressos that let the bean's richness speak for itself. The newer Phoenix location trades the warmth of their original Chandler space for a sleek, modern aesthetic that feels a bit sterile, though the genuinely friendly staff and their responsiveness to feedback suggest they're committed to getting the experience right. It's worth seeking out if you're serious about quality espresso, just know that the premium beans come with premium prices and occasionally longer-than-expected wait times.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Price - expensive! Worth it? Yes, honestly, yes. With espresso like this, you don't need a lot of milk. I would have been okay with an iced espresso + 4 oz oat milk. Or, a cortado. The less milk the better. Nothing beats Peixoto in terms of specialty coffee available downtown. Sorry in advance for all the finicky reviews you'll get due to its location haha. I believe in you guys!!
Great coffee spot in downtown Phx! Rich and bold flavor. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.
this is their new-ish location the Roosevelt District, and it does not compare favorably to the original Chandler space. It's very modern and sterile, interesting separation of the coffee and pastries on opposite sides of the store. I got my order to go and the large latte was good, I might go back for black coffee or just a drip or pour over with cream. I will also get another jalapeno cheese bread loaf that is delicious, expensive but I get the location affects the rent. I will not get another pecan coffee cake and I will be cautious about getting another pastry. The coffee cake is dry, sticks to the paper, and breaks apart just trying to get a piece to eat. And I was there at a little after 10:00 a.m., so the coffee cake should have been fresher. Not my vibe, except for the bread I was not particularly impressed visually with the other baked goods.
UPDATED: The business reached out to me about my first experience here and invited me to come back, which I appreciate. The service this time around was great, the staff were all so friendly. My drink was delicious and they ensured I liked it before I left, not at all like the first time I was there. My first visit was probably related to staff being in training and it being the busy grand opening. Thank you for the corrective experience, Peixoto - I will be a regular customer! ORIGINAL: I was very excited for Peixoto to finally have a location in Phoenix, as I’ve always loved my drinks at their other location. I was very disappointed with my first visit here. I ordered two lattes, which was $18 and much pricier than most good coffee shops in the area. Neither of the drinks were good, and we had to come home to fix them ourselves, as one was way too sweet and the other just tasted like milk. The staff were not friendly or helpful and didn’t seem knowledgeable about their menu items. The Chaconne Patisserie pastries we had were very good. They are also expensive and the staff were not correct about what was in the pastries, but at least they were delicious. Next time, I will get a pastry and not coffee here.
Service was friendly but it took a long time to get our coffee. We were told to wait about 5-10 mins for our order to be called but we actually waited 25 which was a bummer since we were in a hurry. The iced mocha coffee with oak milk we got was like $9 for a large too so on the pricier side. It was good overall but may get pastries at Chaćonne and skip the coffee next time, especially if in a hurry and if they seem busy. They have outdoor seating if you have time to stay and drink your coffee.
Crema Reviews
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