I think Royal is my favorite coffee place in Phoenix. I REALLY like the coffee at Lux but it is always so damned crowded and the attitude of a lot of the clientele is so stifling sometimes that I find it difficult to even spend the time to wait in line to get my coffee to go.
Royal on the other hand is very quiet and serene (it shares the entrance to Red Door Spa so I guess it kind of has to be serene-who wants to me shoved out of the way by an overzealous scenester while waiting for a coffee before their massage?)
Anyway, the decor is open and airy, modern minimalist-it reminds me of a coffee joint you'd hit up in Zurich (or maybe somewhere in Germany). And it's QUIET....you kind of want to whisper or keep your voice down like you're in the library. So I love to come here and relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with a good cup of joe.
Their Espresso is nice and smooth so I can always count on a full bodied Americano to get me where I need to be. They also have some yummy treats available too.
Love you, Royal!!!!!!