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| - The Grand deserves all the stars out there, because it is just what it's name says...it's pretty darn GRAND.
I am so thankful I was introduced to this place. A 24/7 coffeeshop/eatery/outdoor patio/study atmosphere/hangout/bar place! Seriously, what can get better than that?
Ambience-
Inside: I'm the type of person who likes a little background noise while studying so this place was my ideal arena. I came here on a Sunday afternoon for a good two hours, ordered a flat white and sat at a table and peacefully studied for the GRE. There's an upstairs with more privacy and enclosed areas with lighting and smaller tables for one person. The downstairs has larger tables for group hangouts/group study.
Outside: You can sit at the large wood bench-type seating at the outside patio that is SHADED and beautifully surrounded by plants and trees! I always love to see the anomaly of greenery in AZ (although I do love the desert vibes as well). There are also small tables and chairs to sit at outside.
Food/Drinks-
The food menu is diverse ranging from burgers, mac and cheese, salads, and soup. The coffee menu is pretty unique but at the same time standard with your cold brew, latte, etc.
Alcohol Bar: They have a decent sized bar right when you walk in and I noticed on the Sunday that I was there that couples and groups of friends came in to grab a drink at the bar and leave soon after to continue day-drinking. I mentally took a note of doing that with a group of girl-friends one day, too. Great idea! ALSO, their drink menu is super fun, they have strawberry basil margaritas!? say YUM.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND: I'm excited to go back to this place at night for a night-cap, but also to study some more and order food. I think this is the perfect place for people who are hiring to take their interviewees here if you are giving more of an informal interview. You can grab either/both coffee/food/drinks and sit down in a more private table upstairs or if you need a little bit of noise, sit downstairs!
Pics on Instagram: @deeps.eats
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