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In Phoenix go to Lux Coffeebar for a three star meal. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. It's known for its coffeehouse.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay Lux, I can move you up a star. I'm still not a fan that most of the time it's hard to find a seat and have it be quiet enough to focus on anything. Additionally, I am sad that my favorite shoe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go in enough for the morning barista to know my name, but she always phrases it as, "I'm sorry, I should know this, what is your name again?" and I find that charming. The homemade whipped...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only way to start or end your day is at LUX. There are too many things to list but read on for a few. The pastry chef is out of this world! The parking is easy in easy out. The DJ on Friday spins...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly cannot believe the amount of stars this place has! It is so hyped up, I think they've brainwashed people that spending a ridiculous amount of money means they are getting quality. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite coffee place in Phoenix. Its nice to finally get my coffee in a real coffee cup and saucer, not in a paper cup. To top of the amazing white chocolate mocha, they have homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm 90% sure that the sign outside Lux is small enough to be nearly illegible because they want to keep it exclusively patronized by those "in the know." Now that I am among those people, I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best coffee in town. Now just try and get a place to sit.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lux on a Friday night is just as busy as any neighborhood bar might be. Instead, you have a wonderful warm beverage alternative to your glass bottled brew. Lux serves iced beverages too, but let's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lux! What a place! Their coffee drinks are addictive and rapturously good. From their coffee to their chai teas to their lemonade. Don't even get me started on their baked goods! The pastries are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been here in awhile but found myself on a Sunday night desperately searching for a coffeehouse for a guest on a layover from the airport. Lux is open till 10 pm SUNDAYS! hooray! Iced mocha...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So many coffee shops, so little time! Finally made it to Lux and I was not disappointed! I wasn't there to connect to wi-fi but if I had been well this is the place to go. However I was there to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks dj danny velvet ... rockin' the place on a Friday morning; one fantastic mix after another. Lux: good food, coffee, music and people!!! I may NEVER leave.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You walk into this place and you see the largest concentration of Macbook Pros in the country. A simple Macbook is apparently not enough for the truly hip. The music is loud and it's playing weirdo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is a great place to have a cup of Java and work on your lap top. Centrally located, right off the light rail, Lux is a great location. It is always happening. Lux is funky and inviting. The walls...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to meet up with friends and just chill out, especially in nicer weather! The staff is always friendly, and the outside patio is awesome to watch people and also check out Central...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upside: nice-looking contemporary space, great drinks and pastries, reasonable prices, not Starbucks, healthy buzz of conversation, free Wi-FiDownside: very hard to tell what it is from the outside...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
deeeeeeeelicious coffee. lux taught me the difference between good coffee and great coffee, and for this i am eternally grateful.this is definitely the best coffeeshop amongst the many that orbit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a regular "Lux" drinker for years, and I stop by there at least 1-2 times a week if I can. I live up in Cave Creek, so believe me...the drive is worth it!The Cave Creek Coffeee Company...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is a place of enigmatic qualities: hip yet welcoming crowd, industrial yet warm decor, crowded yet cozy atmosphere, busy yet relaxing. Tying these together, however, is its straight up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Lux is a breath of fresh air in a city cluttered with boring chain coffee joints. From the modern, eclectic aesthetics to the masterfully prepared drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to skip past the obvious topic of coffee and tell you why the dessert selection at Lux Coffeebar is the best in town.I almost didn't write this review since I'm at this Phoenix hot spot all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sucker for fresh & local. Lux Coffeebar is certainly both. They roast their own coffee and bake their own goods, all of which are excellent. The staff are genuine and friendly, not salesy. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there couple times and it is kind unique the way they present their dishes and the layout of the place. The food is very good where you and your friends can come and have a very good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I realize that there are already several reviews on Lux out there and they are all generally great.... but now it is my turn! I have been going to Lux consistently for the last year. Unless I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place defiently projects the "everybody is welcome here" vibe. You walk in and the place is always packed with every kind of person imaginable.Every Friday we meet up with friends for our weekly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit I feel so uncool every time I come in here, mostly because it's hipster supreme and everyone seems to know everyone. But I sit in here and work because the atmosphere is both simple and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Okay, okay I get it. I came back yesterday and ordered an iced Velvet with whip cream. That.whip.cream.kicks.ass. And they SCRAPE it on as if it were frosting on a cake! I was mesmerized. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I met a friend at Lux this past Sunday, I was expecting it to be completely overrated and full of desperate hipsters trying to be a part of the cool scene. I was wrong, it was fantastic. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last semester I found myself for the first time in my life unable to concentrate in my studies while at home. I tried Fair Trade Cafe, but realized that I was actually distracted by the quiet. So, as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is like being taught physics by Sir Isaac Newton.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really debated between a 2-star, 3-star, or 4-star. If this based soley on their coffee drinks then they would be a 4, if based on their pastries a 3, and if based on their non-coffee drinks (ie...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been hearing about Lux for months now, and finally I was downtown for something and figured I'd Google Streetview it. When I saw it and where it was, I realized I'd been here like four years ago. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: they added a gorgeous new countertop (sans coffee wobbling mosiacs) and (ta-da!) a glass enclosed bakery display case! My friend Jefferson can now order his pastries with confidence.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new at finally writing my reviews on Yelp. So it might not be too surprising that I'm a little behind on trying Lux. My drink of choice is an iced doppio. Espresso wasn't burnt but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met a friend here today at 11:15 am and this coffeehouse was completely mobbed. I realize it's Sunday, on an absolutely perfect sunny Arizona day, but I had no idea this was the congregating point...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(Un)fortunately for me, lux is close to my house. I walk there nearly every day and am much poorer because of it. The coffee and pastries are amazing. They always play really great music too!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
comfy, awesome, cheap, free wifi that never shuts off, outdoor seating, funky setup, interesting magazines, right on the lightrail route.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a reviewer below said: "As much as I love Lux, I'm kinda glad that it's not closer to my house, otherwise they might have all of my money." So far it is the BEST coffeebar I've been to in the Sun...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put... My home away from home.Lux is so much more than a coffee bar... it's a community. The staff is great, the owner has an amazing memory for names and faces... I'm constantly impressed,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I love Lux, I'm kinda glad that it's not closer to my house, otherwise they might have all of my money. Working from home, I need to get out and set up shop elsewhere every once in a while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I want to give this place three and a half stars.I really wanted to like Lux based on the reviews, but there are things that prevent me from rating it higher. #1 - I once wondered where all the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
so you'll have to get over the "i'm important, got to work, really busy, snappy dresser, too cool for school (see the old barista "B"'s photo for reference)" type of people that occupy most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I like this coffee house a lot. Finding it was a bit hard, I wish there was a huge sign to tell you so I don't have to drive back and forth the street.I like the patio cafeteria tables and chairs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm lame. The people here are cool. Seven out of ten computers are Macs including mine. You know the expresso isn't sour, it's tangy. I'm used to more smoke and bite in my expresso. Hipster...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If anyone claims to come here for the food or coffee they're outright liars. It's all about atmosphere with this place. I've been coming here for a few years and it's a few blocks from my house and I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I ever need a place to have a great coffee and work somewhere other than the hotel (I visit Phoenix often) or the office, this is a great place that is fun with good coffee, free wi-fi, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I must agree that there is altogether too much hype regarding Lux. People speak of Lux as though its coffee is harvested from the hillsides of Mt Olympus, roasted from the flames of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The long line Sunday morning is truly an indicator of how near and dear LUX coffeebar is to some residents of Phoenix, myself included. As a people, us Urbanites are not generally prone to, well,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So it may or may not be normal, but I had an incredibly inconsistent experience here the other night. Lux has a primo location, next to Pane Bianco, just off a train station, and in a great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First up, great coffee. It's a shame they have such tasty mochas, because here is a place you can get a solid cap or espresso without fear. Just too many decisions. Their homemade whipped cream is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly staff. Fresh coffee and they roast their own beans. Fun place to go.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LUX has the best coffee in town hands down. I've been to nearly all of the local coffee shops in Phoenix. I'm a complete addict. I work out of coffee shops and despite what some of these other folks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is one of my favorite businesses in Arizona.I think Lux is an amazing example of authentic excellence. Whenever I think about branding, Lux always comes to mind as a great example. They know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live nowhere near Lux but it is worth the trip. Their lattes are fantastic!
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love Lux. For some magical reason I get tons of work done here. It is always busy, noisy & crowded, but somehow I am more productive here than anywhere else these days. I started riding...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Lux for the first time yesterday to grab a hot tea and get some work done. Overall, it was a great experience and I am looking forward to returning. The people who work there are pretty cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I can't be too detailed here because I only stayed for about 45 minutes, but I'll do my best.I don't pretend to be an expert on coffeebars especially since I don't drink coffee, but after...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship with Lux.They have one of the best white mocha's in town. I appreciate the art. I appreciate that they are open until 10pm. I appreciate their baked goods. I appreciate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So now that I'm working from home amidst traveling, I have basically turned lux into my makeshift office. I just have to say for the record, that i think their espresso gets better every single time...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Best Mocha Ever. Oh, and five more words: Best Peanut Butter Brownie Ever. Now that we know I like Lux, let's talk about some peoples complaints.Those who know me know I'm not trendy or a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I feel conspicuous as well as comfortable. I'm 57 and don't match the average demographic sitting amidst the "Retro" inspired gathering place. I like it.....reminds me of some of the haunts in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nope nope nope nope nope.The coffee might be good and the decor may be trendyHOWEVER BEWARE!!!HUGE "scene-ster" crowd.I've never been so amused in my life!!The crowd, huddled over their laptops mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you seen the Onion video on YouTube about the new keyboard-less Mac laptop where the guy being interviewed says "I'll buy almost anything if it's shiny and made by Apple?" Yeah, that pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't care for the atmosphere of this place, they are trying way too hard to be hip, but I must say it was some of the best espresso I've had. By far the best part about this place is its proximity...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It's pretty cool. My sister took me and I got a chai latte and a vanilla cupcake with espresso frosting. Yum....The small drink size is SUPER SMALL, so be sure to get a medium.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yay: good lattes, good coffee, good scones, free internet.Boo: incongruous art, cramming a huge table with chairs up against the condiments counter so that if anyone sits down facing the door the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is scene. I was amazed to see how packed the coffee shop was at 1030AM, aren't people supposed to be at work?! Anyway, the line was halfway to the door when I stepped into the fray but we moved...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee, good service, loses a star for being too cool. Also: latte art. Now that's worthy of the term "cool beans."
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lux rawks in so many ways. They always have a top notch barista working bar, freshly baked goods from their own bakers, nice selection of music, and that overall hipster vibe that keeps things...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A native San Franciscan in Arizona for grad school, I have searched far and wide for a place comparable my beloved Axis and Ritual cafes. At Lux, I found my home at a place with the best desserts in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a kid I wanted superpowers. I wasn't picky about it; any power would've been sufficient. Super strength. Super speed. I'd even have settled for being able to break things just by screaming. But...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for vacation with the boyfriend. we actually found this coffee shop on here since we were craving some coffee. we came here at night since Arizona in June is HOT HOT HOT!! the patio had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome staff and awesome drinks! I was here around June and i would say that it's one of the best spots for a very hot night. The coffee crew happens to ride fixed gear rides and asked me if i wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best espresso in PHX Tattooed punkers serving it Beautiful women drinking it Original art everywhere and for sale Wifi I miss this place like hell too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Lux has phenomenal coffee. The ambience is very cool and trendy. Baked goods aren't bad. They have plentiful outdoor seating for nice days. I especially love the mochas, very rich and tasty. It's a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I waited this long to try Lux. I'm new to Phoenix and had just about given up on trying to find a place to go and sit and work around creative people AND get good coffee while I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still love the coffee. For the first time ever, I order my coffee and something sweet - for there. While in line, I eyed the sweets. I wasn't the only one, though. A little fly was having his fair...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only four star review for a coffee house, This place pays great attention to detail. One can't deny the cool looking flower in the middle of each cup. And the pastries that are made in the back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite places for coffee and great food. Great atmosphere and art work on the walls. I especially love their light tables to work on. I gave it a four rating because they need to make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Soy Latte in town, with a great foam design,Muffins are not very tasty, hard to find seating, but if you do, great items to read and fun people watching.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is the place in Phoenix (I prefer Cartel in Tempe).Their espresso is excellent, and the majority of their baristas really know how to work it. Most of them are super nice, too (most notably the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am shocked----could it really be the case that service here was once less than friendly? I've only been going here for about a month, but everyone is super friendly, in the everyone knows your name...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, how have I forgotten to write a review of Lux? I think the 70 reviewers before me have all summed it up for me. I have noticed a difference in their service recently. I used to come here and get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the name, design, and atmosphere of lux. Ive been here a couple times, and the coffees pretty good, but I go for the light table.It's a great place to sketch some logos on and set up the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple of times, and I can't really tell you much about the coffee because frankly, I didn't notice. I was too busy ooohing and aaaahing over the biggest collection of free local...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for Lux partly because of my desire for independent and unique businesses to succeed but also because I'm an Italophile who loves real espresso and secretly wishes she could wake up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some strange reason I'm over coffee in general. I don't get the kick I once did, so I'm not a slave to it as much. But Lux made it ok to like coffee again. I want to roll around in their lattes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this coffee place....the atmosphere is so cool and the coffee is really good. I just wish they would open a place near the Biltmore where I live.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
from the music to the coffee to the furniture this place gets it, or at least gets it for me. i havent had a bad coffee there yet. the brownies are super rediculous good. the music is loud and not on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have liked Lux the most of all the coffee shops I've tried in Phoenix so far. I should have gone here months ago! It was just lovely on a July day. Interior has a fantastic, simple feel. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this little Central Avenue oasis during the tail end of a long hot afternoon trek through north central. I think it was the misting system that drew my attention. Little did I know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now worthy of 5 stars for replacing their toilet with one that actually flushes. It's always nice when a place that sells diuretic beverages has a working toilet.---The baked goods are baked right...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this coffee shop. The coffee is among the best and the pastries are all made in the back of the shop and are scrumptious! I'd love it if the chairs were more comfortable, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will give Lux three stars. I prefer my coffee at Cartel. If you are wondering why, please go read my review of Cartel. I do not particularly care for the coffee here. I do not particularly care for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All the points go toward the decor and neighboring shops, really. Service was smile-less each and every time, perhaps because I was dressed like I was, which I hate at coffee shops. F- on soy milk......
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down - the best. The best atmosphere, the best coffee, the best snacks, the best service. I only get my coffee here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Lux, how I love thee....I'll start by stating the obvious, the coffee/espresso is superb. It's within walking distance from my place which is also fab. My favorite little treat is the velvet...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
YES, the coffee is great. Though each time I go there, the service is different.You see, sometimes I go in and ask for a soda from the fridge in the back. They usually pretentiously tell me to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Lux many times for meetings, to kill time, to read a book, to get some coffee before I head to my downtown destination...I hadn't been in a while and we had some extra time before the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel pretty good about Lux. I put much of my teeny server's salary into this place every month, but it's delicious and it satisfies the caffeine addiction. The staff treats me pretty well, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been living in the hood for 12months now and the Lux is the first of several jewels that I have discovered. I am a regular now; I come in about three times a week. Ever since my neighbor moved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know how you like to go back and reminisce on spots in your old neighborhood? And the present conditions of the place never add up to your past memories? Lux is one of those places for me.The Lux...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found Lux on my first trip to Phoenix last fall via Yelp.... and it was definitely a welcomed alternative to the "chain" coffee houses. ... Speaking of which, I am quite partial to the Mocha one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay. wow. wow! great house-roasted coffee and fresh assorted treats. lux gets a rarish five star rating from me. if all independents did product and service like lux, starbucks would be out of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lux serves great coffee. The staff is a little iffy - sometimes tending to be impersonal or even rude. But I have also had some great staff experiences there.Usually Lux is busy, so good luck finding...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great everything! Love the pasrtries, the coffee, the people, great, just great!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Lux in its own quirky way. The espresso acceptable and I enjoy the tea selection. Keep that in mind as you continue to read.They could stand to improve their pastries, however the lattes are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Remember the Simpsons episode in which Homer, Marge, and the kids visit a mall in which every store except one is a Starbucks? Even worse, as soon as they leave the one non-Starbucks store left, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Lux too.(for more detail read the 50-some odd other reviews. Didn't wanna be redundant.)
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first discovered Lux I was blown away by the caliber of their coffee, and the really cool building they are located in.What blew my coffee buzz was the staff informed me that the owner wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a packaging person. the way things are packaged makes a huge difference in my experience. i love the cups at lux. simple and wonderful. my best friend was in austin for three months and when he...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You say you want outstanding coffee close to downtown Phoenix?! Do Ya!---Well let me tell you about this terrific little place called Lux Coffeebar....Just between Indian School and Camelback on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? LUX has great coffee and friendly baristas, but as one who is looking for a chill coffee bar to chat, read or study; alas, LUX is not for me. The sweets selection is divine and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Art gallery setting. Low key clipboard art. Good service. Comfortable couches. Architect's tables for lighting. Free wireless. Great coffee and tea. Crowded, lively downtown crowd. Nice vibes, everything.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did the other reviews mention the FREE WIFI???
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As the Kaiser Chiefs once emoted:"Everyday I love you less and less [...] I've gotta get this message to the press"Hey, all good things come to an end, si? I mean, The Smiths, the Cubs improbable...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Lux might be a little too popular for its own good. I was there for 30 minutes and the line was out the door the whole time. The coffee was definitely good, and the pastries are super...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is my favorite, everything here is fantastic. All the barista's know your drink and have a welcome smile to see you. Pastries are made on site, ample in selection and are delicious. If you think...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I began going to Lux about two years ago and I enjoyed my first few visits. The coffee is great in the morning but taste burnt in the evening.It can get very busy inside, but great for people...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It makes me sad to say this, since I was so excited to pay a visit to this cute little place occupying what was once a pawn shop across the street from my high school, but I was not really impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been dying to try Lux for awhile and I finally made it... definitely worth the wait. I came here for the Yelp book club meeting and since it was kind of late in the afternoon I decided to try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lux remains, hands down, the best coffee shop I've found in Phoenix. The coffee is great, the service is quick and unpretentious, music is (almost) always good, and there is just no better place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh what the hell, let me be one of the cool kids and review Lux. Quite honestly, I was very surprised. I'm not a coffee house kind of girl. I'm more of a sit in bookstore and read the book without...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm definitely NOT a hangout at a coffee shop kinda girl, but if I *was* this is the place I would set up shop to read, write, draw, browse a magazine, meet a date or just people watch.I met bonnie...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the most popular review on yelp phoenix :)The coffee is just the best... I always order soy honey lattes and damn if they aren't the smoothest, creamiest, most delicious ones in town....
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really ahead of its time. Unfortunately, it seems to be growing too big for itself. Every time I go inside there now I have to wait in a line for my drink and then there is never any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here every year to meet my good friend for coffee as it's between our folk's houses. i have many fond memories of jamming a years worth of events into 90 min conversations over tasty coffee and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is, without a doubt, my favorite coffee shop in Arizona. Their drinks are a perfect balance of well-roasted beans and milk, served in smaller European-style ceramic cups. Both the small and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...I just found this little hidden gem here in CenPho. I'm sure no one's heard of it...hee hee...Lux is like the community center for the hipsters and thirsties. I don't know if I"m hip, but I do...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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After hearing great things about the atmosphere, staff and of course the coffee - I had to check it out for myself. This reminds me of what a real coffeehouse should be like. I went on the weekend and it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Things I like in a coffee house...1. Oddly, not coffee. I really am not a coffee person which leads me to...2. Tea. I like tea. Tea and me are friends and when the barrista/o knows just as much about...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a cool little cafe, with a DJ playing early in the morning, delicious berry corn muffins, and good coffee. A little loud for my taste at that hour, but quite a popular little joint, and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best coffee hangout in Phoenix that I've seen. Highly recommended for people looking to hangout, study, or meet-up with friends.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Espresso, pastries and service is awesome! Building and location is great. Art and reading material is always fresh. The barrista's obscure music/noise being blasted at full volume? That's the main...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a regular at Lux. Haven't reviewed it out of sheer laziness. And it's usually laziness that brings me here: when I have a major thingie to get done by Day B but I spent all of Day A at the office...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A rare and precious combination can be found at Lux: de-LISH-ious coffee and homemade fresh bakery, ambiance, good people-watching, AND friendly staff who aren't too cool to smile and act normally....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This coffee joint is great. The coffee is so good and so strong just one small one gets your buzz on. The baked goods baked IN HOUSE are soooooo delish. My cupcake was a bit dry once, but I kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best coffee shop and best coffee in phoenix. they do their own italian roast right there. great people and art too. awesome place to relax.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The weirdest thing happened to me here. An old lady standing by the counter thought I was Victoria from Young and the Restless. What the heck? I don't look a thing like her- and I would know- I used...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm, Lux. Some of the best coffee in Phoenix. The interior is ever-changing as new artists are featured on its walls and the furniture is rearranged on a regular basis. Beans are fresh roasted on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Habitat of the rare Phoenix-hipster. The coffee drinks are better than any other coffee shop I have found in Phoenix. Not as good as SF or Portland... but still pretty good. Hipster scene aside,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LUX! Each time I order my cafe latte or au lait, I sprinkle Sugar in the Raw over the creamy froth and then inhale the coffee goodness before I begin drinking. I have never had a bad coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really do the whole "hang out at a coffeebar" type thing, so my review is based only on the drink itself, which has been awesome every time I've been there. Best in the valley. It's a shame...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lux is SO bi-polar. Half the time the music is unbearable- industrial and LOUD and the service is little more than a grunt from the guy taking your order and your money. The other half of the time the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really cool, but it has a couple problems:1) its right on central and we all know central is one hell of a bitch to drive, that and its hard to findand 2) it doesn't have as spansive of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, very different then your usual rush-em-in-get-em-out coffee house. Interesting furniture pieces and art. They gave me a cappacino in a glass highball looking thing. She said,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I absolutely love lux, from the couches, the homemade baked goods, to the friendly staff and great drinks. It's a great place to meet up with friends, do some work, or just hang out.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love, love, love lux coffee. can't drink it there as the place is always too packed. could sit on the front patio but it's tooooo hot right now. so i take it with me which is fine. their coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With all the construction for the legendary rail of Phoenix, I first missed Lux since it was behind orange cones. But turned back around and thanks to the pictures posted on Yelp! found it easy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very comfortable place. Tried the mocha velvet...i like it a lot. Although I enjoyed the selection of music I initially thought it was a little loud. I got "engrossed" in the work I brought with me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I initially discounted this place as being overly pretentious, but I realized I was wrong and there wasn't any of the aforementioned attitude that I was expecting. Well designed, Lux is one hip joint....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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The coffee here is especially good for Phoenix. It is on par with the coffee you would get in Seattle or San Fran. They also have pretty good pastries and what not... No other place in Phoenix comes close.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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The new owners have cozied up the place as much as possible, so now there are little colorful flowers at your hip concrete table. Its the best we've got here in Phoenix for culture, coffee and design.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dog friendly! Awesome coffee! VERY COOL HANGOUT!!! Park nearby to walk the dog!
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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Since the new ownership Lux Coffeebar is more enjoyable, everything seems better. Every time I walk in I receive a warm welcome from the friendly staff. Everyone is always upbeat, the coffee is superb and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best cappicino in Phoenix, the artwork is always amazing. But do not ask the barista to make you something that's not on the list or if they have WiFi. Other than that, this place is great. Oh, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely -- great tunes and a nice place to relax. The coffee has gotten even better since the beginning of the year. Play hooky, buy an americano, and grab a sandwich from Pane Bianco!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty yummy coffee, with a very personal touch on the cup, as they put an adorable little sticker with your name and drink on each cup. Fantastic ambiance and decor with Angela Adams carpets,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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Since mid-October, Lux Coffee Bar is owned by Jeff and Tara Fischer. The menu items and prices have remained the same with excellent bakery goods baked on the premises. The service is friendly and cordial.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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I frequent LUX a few times a week, and have never had a bad experience. Whether I get a coffee, espresso, chai or pastry I'm always satisfied with it. I myself have never had bad service nor been wittness to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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Have to admit, they have GREAT coffee. However, bad service from the owners can make the best coffee taste like tar. When the owner argues over wheather he made your NF Latte with Whole milk, then tells you to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and music. I definitely believe that Lux has the best coffee I've ever had at this point. Screw all my previous reviews - this place has coffee down. They make damn good toast too....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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when i first tasted this coffee i was blown away by the aroma and unique flavor of this coffee.it was the best coffee i had ever tasted...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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strong, flavorful coffee with a '60s attitude...
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