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| - Lightning may not strike twice, but success has struck the Pool family, as their third business venture is another home run.
Giant Coffee is in a great building located off first street and McDowell. Giant manages to strike a balance between modern/industrial and cozy. Plenty of space with various seating, along with a great big glass garage door which is opened during good weather.
The coffee and snacks are what you would expect from Matt & Ernie, they are well thought out, and delicious. The honey vanilla latte is so tasty, and the pastries pair very nicely with it. One tip, the breakfast burritos take 15 minutes to prepare and heat, so just know if you are trying to get one to go, plan ahead, or they can give you heating instructions. Since this isn't QT, the stuff is a step above, and good things are worth waiting for.
Last but not least, the service at Giant Coffee is, well- Giant! Every time I go to Giant, the service is fast, friendly, and warm. I admit to my locally owned bias, and this coffee shop is great, and another welcome addition to the 602. I really cannot think of a good reason to pass a locally owned place in favor of a corporate company. I can only imagine what the next Pool venture will be, but if is anything like the other three businesses, Phoenix's future is so bright- it will have to wear shades.
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