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| - ASU's downtown campus is slightly void of nearby coffee shops, especially if you only have 15 minutes between classes. There is a Starbucks on the first floor of Taylor Place, but who would want to go there when a gem like Fair Trade Cafe is right around the corner?
Fair Trade offers a wonderful variety of drinks that can be made quickly so you can go in, order, receive your drink, and go to class.
If you're in the mood for something cold, they fresh brew China Mist iced tea (a local Arizona company!) and they also offer toddy-brew (cold brew) coffee. It's smooth an naturally flavorful, to add cream or sugar is nearly a sin!
If you'd prefer a hot drink, their peppermint rose tea is perfect for a cold morning or evening. I'm 99% sure they even make their own tea combinations in-house, so you know the tea leaves you're getting are fresh. As for hot coffee, you can never go wrong with a latte.
My personal favorite food from Fair Trade is the jalapeño-cilantro hummus plate. It's loaded with carrots, celery, cucumber, almond shavings and pita chips. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. If you'd rather consume something with meat or fish, their tuna melt is one of the best I've ever found in Phoenix. Honestly, you could order basically anything off their menu and be pleased.
I give it 4 stars because it's not the original location. If you want the full FTC experience, you have to visit their original location. It's a lot more relaxed without the "I'm a busy student, I need to get my homework done, I need to get to class!" vibe.
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