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As some of you may have noticed, I'm ridiculously busy, and often don't have time to post reviews on all of the places I visit. That said, I am making an intentional move to review Tea & Toast.
So without further ado...
AMBIANCE
It was sometime in the afternoon that I parked on Roosevelt, put my card into the meter and tried to find Tea & Toast. I kept walking by it, because it is inside another business on the corner of Roosevelt and Central. Finally inside, it's got an industrial feel with shabby chic sofas and tables and chairs. It was mostly empty, with a few people at the adjoining bar. Tea & Toast is a little coffee shop and tasty treats area within the structure. Some may say it's a "buzzing downtown scene" - I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
I went up to the counter and met 2 adorable people in their early 20's. Adri took care of me and suggested the London Fog tea. Tea aficionados will know more than I about the hints of lavender and shades of vanilla. All I know is it was THE BEST DAMN TEA I'VE EVER TASTED IN MY LIFE.
Is there more to the place? Sure. The place is a risky investment for that neighborhood especially considering the amount of money the owners clearly invested. The Roosevelt area has a lot of owners bringing their local business downtown. I admire the commitment of local business to that area and any attempts to make Downtown great.
Many of you may have seen my photography of street art I posted in the Yelp category of Downtown Phoenix, as well as on the historic district Roosevelt Row, which I previously reviewed (4/5). There are loads of beautiful murals and art installations in that area, and photo worthy subjects, so it's definitely worth checking out.
CONCLUSION
Let's talk about audiences: Would this be a hangout for a busy out of town professional? Uh, probably not. Would this be a hangout for a 29 year old guy living in a one bedroom apartment trying to find some place to hang out with free wifi and maybe meet friends and/or perhaps meet a girl to get lucky? Uh, definitely.
I would rate my experience as 4/5 stars as a person who is exploring and wanting to see what's new downtown.
However, I wouldn't recommend making a special trip to come here as the first choice to my professional colleagues who are in town for a few days especially if they are used to 5 star establishments, unless they specifically asked about the Downtown scene.
This place has local flavor, but probably not a go-to for the traditional business person.
NOW YOU GO! (OR NOT)
Look at the pictures and decide if this place is for you!
Honestly, 3/5 Stars. An extra 1 Star for the excellent staff.
4/5 RECOMMEND
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*Parking is mostly parking meter on the street.
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