Dear Seattle Supersonics and Howard Schultz,
I have forsaken Starbucks coffee since moving to AZ. For one thing, Mr. Schultz, you suck (for selling the Sonics and for making a Grande latte $4.50).
I have moved on. I am now--not so secretly--in love with Lux. I get a "medium", otherwise known as grande to you, for $2.75 AND......ANDDDDD.......and my barista free pours the vanilla syrup. I mean, it also tastes orgasmic, the coffee, that is. By the way, I think their pastries are homemade. Either way, their pastries are a DELIGHT!! I always get the mixed berry corn bread muffin ($2.75) to go with my latte.
Sincerely,
A serious coffee addict
On a more serious note, they have outside seating with misters when the weather is scorching hot. Since it's fall, the weather's been a lot nicer and this is a great hang out spot. They have their own parking and accept all major credit cards. Their baristas are friendly and remember your name. This is a great place to get coffee and breakfast. No, they are not a franchise so you may have to drive a ways if you don't live in central phx...but hey, this is what makes their coffee affordable, orgasmic and worthwhile. You should try them...at least once.