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| - Located right near 10th and 9th off of Mill, you could also cut here through the Maple and Ash routes off of Univesity (that intersection can be a real bitch). Highlighted in the recent New Times "Best of 2006", I was curious if it was true a business with a soul could survive around Downtown Tempe (besides Casey Moore's). Well, after circling around Mill for a while and just parking on Ash, I found this place (look for a frame store as a clue-and right near the ASU art museums).
The parking lot is pretty small and not a whole lot available, even around lunch time on a Friday. You can't see what is going on from outside and there were white plastic patio furniture on the sidewalk of this little complex (yet another view of the parking lot while smoking). Inside it was airy and bigger than thought. The prices were reasonable (under 2 bucks for decaf iced americano) and they had soy as well! Clean, friendly staff and their sandwiches looked pretty damn good. There was a counter with students looking on-line, and to the left an airy room with tables lushly furnished but there was a study group going on so I ventured to the right. It opens out to two large rooms, with all kinds of mismatched furniture of various comfort and size (but not ratty at all). Magazines were everywhere...omg, they were great magazines! Wired, The Believer, Nation, and so much more - holy shit! This was the jackpot of good reading. I didn't even bother getting out my book! The walls were painted a rosy colour, all kinds of lamp to avoid that clinical overhead light feeling and art work everywhere. There weren't a whole lot of people there due to the time I went, but it seems like a popular place and I def. want to come here again..and again...and again. Although once my bike is fixed since parking does seem like a pain. Def. what one would consider a "hidden gem", come over here to get away from the Mill and relax with your cool friend who doesn't drink.
Additional Notes: Their sandwiches are AMAZING. and a deal at like 6 something with a salad! Their soy lattes are great. And free internet. This is the place to go around Mill!
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