I love this place. Sure, it's crowded, the coffee isn't that great, and teenagers swarm the place, but it's a big landmark in the Phoenix area.
Growing up in Phoenix and going to school around the area, Coffee Plantation has turned into a second home. Regretfully I was one of those teenagers that swarmed the place, but they usually grow up to have the same consideration for the spot like the adults before us. Even my older siblings were the annoying tweens around CP, but even as they and I grew up, CP never gets old.
No matter how crappy the service may be, it is a staple of Phoenix to me and to many others. I'm sad to see that it has closed down. It's the best place to go late at night when you just want to sit and chat with your friends.
Parking has gotten a lot better, a lot of people forget about the huge garage the Biltmore has. Many just try and get a spot right in front when the garage is just a short walk away.