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| - The surprise of the Phoenix area! I found this location on a whim while en route to Sky Harbor airport, and just had to turn around when you see well-tanned & toned ladies in bikinis selling coffee. And yes, the coffee is actually pretty good! More on that later.
While the concept of selling any food item in bikini/lingerie wear is nothing new, it is kinda cool to see it available when you least expect it. For the traveler that goes to Starbucks and small Mom & Pop locals, Bikini Beans Espresso is certainly a welcome break. What was more impressive than the employee's physiques were their attitudes- welcoming, engaging, funny, and certainly genuine. In speaking with the manager for a few minutes on the location + coffee, I had a better appreciation for what the owner of the venue had in mind based on the attitudes of the employees.
I'm an espresso drinker, so its somewhat difficult to mess up the order. But to describe it, the quantity serving is comparable to any local Dutch Brothers, in addition to quite a bit more than what you would receive at Starbucks. I normally don't get any snack items, so I didn't ask. Perhaps I will next time that I'm at this location, particularly when it isn't 125 degrees in early June (I was in a slight hurry and didn't want to lollygag in the sun). There are certainly more drink items than espresso, so its advisable to check out Bikini's menu online.
This is definitely on my list to return to the next time I'm in the Phoenix area!
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