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| - Is it just me, or does the word, "extreme" or in this case "xtreme" seem a bit antiquated now: like back from a time when everything had to be "extreme!"
That said, I've enjoyed hanging and studying at Xtreme (God, do I hate writing it that way). The coffee and chai have never wowed me, but they do have an excellent selection of teas and good service. I've enjoyed the various musical performers on the weekends when the place is open all night, a rarity in Phoenix and definitely appreciated.
Although the space feels a bit corporate for some reason (maybe its because of its original purpose as a bank or so says a fellow Yelper), I've found a very mixed crowd there, which makes up for the space. On a typical weekend night I'll see tons of students studying others listening to the live music, while still more engage in interesting conversation. It's a nice way to go out for a quieter night. I dig the outdoor seating too.
Although I prefer other Tempe cafes to, ahem, Xtreme, its great hours and weekend vibe have been key to my repeated visits.
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