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    Menus written entirely in Spanish set the tone at this all-white coffee shop in downtown Phoenix, where the minimalism stops at the decor. The drinks lean on flavors from the chef's Mexican childhood: sweetened condensed milk and piloncillo folded into espresso, cafe de olla fragrant with cinnamon and anise, horchata made with wild rice and almond milk. It's a quiet, unhurried room that draws people who plan to stay a while.

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    • Cafe de olla latte

      “Walk inside to order a specialty drink like their cafe de olla latte and delight in thoughtfully curated artwork by local creatives while you wait for your libation”

      Phoenix New Times, 2025
    • Lechera

      “Favorites include the Lechera, an espresso drink made with sweetened condensed milk and piloncillo, or unrefined cane sugar”

      Phoenix New Times
    • Cafe de olla

      “the Cafe de Olla, a cinnamon, anise and citrus sip”

      Phoenix New Times
    • Horchata

      “the cinnamon-filled wild rice, almond and oat milk horchata puts a spin on the classic”

      Phoenix New Times

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    909 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    Open now, until 4 PM

    • Monday 8 AM to 4 PM
    • Tuesday 8 AM to 4 PM
    • Wednesday Today 8 AM to 4 PM
    • Thursday 8 AM to 4 PM
    • Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
    • Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM
    • Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM

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