Espresso Art Cafe, Cocktail Bar & Hookah Lounge
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Espresso Art Cafe, Cocktail Bar & Hookah Lounge

942 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ

★★★★★4.5(389 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Espresso Art Cafe feels like the beating heart of Tucson's coffee community, where skilled baristas craft both traditional espresso and inventive specialty drinks in a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that regulars keep coming back to for work, conversation, and connection. Beyond the excellent coffee and fresh pastries, this family-run spot hosts live music, open mics, trivia nights, and chess matches, creating the kind of place where you're equally comfortable settling in with your laptop for hours or joining the lively crowd at the bar for spontaneous community. The staff's genuine warmth—from remembering names to making guests feel genuinely cared for—transforms what could be just another cafe into somewhere people describe as a true delight.

What to expect

Laptop friendlySignature drinksWifiFamily friendlySpecialty drinksLight foodMeetingsPastriesSlow sitEspresso focusedTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Cora Hale
★★★★★2 months ago

We had such a great experience! Shay was amazing and so kind to us, she really made us feel welcome and taken care of. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was super nice and comfortable. Everything just felt easy and enjoyable. We’ll definitely be coming back! 😊

Deianira Morris
★★★★★3 months ago

Espresso Art is one of my absolute favorite cafes to come to if I need to do some work or just relax in a calm, soothing atmosphere. This cafe feels like a "heart of the community" kind of place, and the employees obviously work very hard to maintain an environment that is clean, inviting, tranquil, and artistic. Espresso art obviously puts a lot of care and passion into the environment and services it offers patrons, and it shows.

Jefferson Richards
★★★★★4 months ago

Go for live music, open mic, creative writing, chess, karaoke, or trivia! A true delight to kickback, here. People are welcoming at the bar in the back. Family business led with attention to customer needs. Not just a transactional experience.

Jeff E
★★★★6 months ago

Probably the worst Hookah spot in Tucson. All their bowls taste. like they haven't cleaned the hookahs in months. Coal service... Jokes on you. Employees are too busy hanging out with each other to remember to bring coals if they have even have any. Way overpriced for the quality they provide.

Gaelan Soucy-Dunbar
★★★★a year ago

This place always has the best vibezzz😎 Their hookahs are always a treat - they have a great sheesha selection. Delicious cafe drinks are made by skilled and always friendly baristas! The bartenders can be a little bit slow when it comes to ordering alcoholic bevs from the bar in the back, but the quality of the cocktails they put out tend to make it worth it. Wednesday night karaoke is always a blast and when they do have live musicians perform, they never disappoint! The ambiance is everythinggg and I always have a great time when I’m there :)

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