lux central

normally great service, unfortunately this morning was the exception, sad to say the cashier was super rude and snobbier than she should have been, and it took about 25 min to heat a slice of quiche. all we want is a good cup ofcoffeeand a good experience.

cortado and whoopie pies are beyond!

so i've been here a few times - not only a great hang out with friends, but thecoffeeis fantastic as well as the baked goods. great vibe! a favorite phoenix hangout.

really cool spot, great service. not many gluten free options so baked potato for me, good potato though. the rest of my party thought the food was great.coffeeis great.

recommended by a well-traveled las vegas chef, the hip vibe andcoffeeprogram cited in addition to a substantial number of house-baked goods, it was just past nine on a rainy new year’s day that three visitors settled into a couch of pink leather at lux central, the house already more than 3/4 full with a growing line as a middle-age dj spun shoegaze intermixed with other mid-tempo tunes.

generally open 6am to midnight, the late night leading to 2017 allowing staff to sleep in a bit, those arriving at 4400 north central avenue on 01/01/17 consisted of all ages and genders with a lean towards millennials, a hirsuit young barista taking orders from the line and passing them on to a colleague in order to expedite traffic while a team of clerks gathered pastries and generated tickets for orders requiring preparation from a postage stamp-size kitchen in the back.

focusing mostly on quick breads and american classics, glamour-shots of david bowie and chewbacca contributing to the décor, it was after slow perusal approaching the counter that a sizable order was formulated, a total of six pastries presented on five plates with twenty-minutes quoted as the wait time for a $9 dutch pancake.

not in any rush, the leisurely morning a welcome change of pace from days prior, it was with self-gathered silverware that a tasting got underway, first bites of the strawberry scone trending sweeter and softer than the british staple while the raspberry muffin was minimally different in texture, the small chunks of white chocolate simply replacing pockets of melted butter in the former.

smiling at the $1 friand with a cursive “l,” essentially a hostess cupcake made dense with better cocoa, lux central’scoffeecake as well as the banana bread do an admirable job of negating phoenix’s dry-air by dialing up the wet ingredients, the blueberry corn muffin also showing well with what seems to be a 1/3 each ratio of butter, berries and cornmeal.

a bit compromised by crowding, a lack of table service requiring diners to be attentive to their name being called out from a kitchen nearly 30-yards away from the door, it was precisely nineteen minutes after ordering that the high-walled pancake was collected, a crisp rim surrounding no less than four types of fresh fruit plus a sizeable dollop of hand-whipped cream that made any thoughts of syrup unnecessary.

lux central, literally the place to check out! even if you aren't intocoffeepastries or cool study places or even need a quick run to the bathroom! lux central has it all an amazing bakery and barista team and also fabulous cocktail drinks by there wonderful bartenders! all craft beer and never before heard specialty top shelf spirits! lux provides quality service and food for the locals and visitors coming thru phoenix. i have not tried any main dishes but they are well known and yes i have only tried the mac and cheese with jalapeño bacon! it's the best mac and cheese ever, therefore i might say!coffeeis wonderful, pastries are fantastic also fan favorite is the pop tarts all homemade! so let's talk about the interior it's a very dim and may look like it's packed and cluttered but they do also have different rooms, wifi everywhere so for all your exploring needs! it is in a hidden street but your gps will definitely lead the way! but if you are in central phoenix, make sure you come by! stay hungry and cool phoenix!

love everything here . the steak taste better than some high priced places i've been to . the have amazingcoffeeand pastries. the breakfast is awesome too!

lux right on central is the hallowed hipstercoffeespot. it's quirkily curated interior whose modern cinder block walls hold work from local artists while an assortment of work tables, lounge areas, raw wood lowcoffeetables, family style table with antiquities (old teal typewriters) are scattered throughout thecoffeeshop. it can be difficult to find a space to study or sip but the expansion to a back room and a fully stocked bar makes it slightly easier to snag some corner to have creative meetings or afternoon sip sessions. the only issue is that it can be packed and the music can be hit or miss sometimes it verges too much on the electronic and sonically obscure and you al pat think that your phone is constantly ringing.

thecoffeeis some of the best in central phoenix. the velvet is a popular item but it's most stellar component is the in house made espresso whip cream that the dollop on top of it. the whip cream is that one item that strikes chords every time i see it unveiled to finish off someone's drink. i tend to stick to hot drinks here and the basic cappuccino which is executed well.

the addition of a full kitchen which is open, an always happy thing in my book, means breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings are available. the breakfast sandwich is a personal favorite. placed inside an english muffin a fried egg, bacon, cheese, and stovetop roasted tomatoes make for a killer crispy and satisfying combo. another favorite is their mac and cheese (options to add jalapeño and bacon, do it!) and since the kitchen cranks out food until late it's one of the few non fast food options as midnight approaches. their pastries baked in house are equally enticing and sit in behind a glass barrier and make it feel like your window shopping, tempted always as you approach the counter to order your drink.

overall, the cafe that i've ways known as the one that was one of the first in catalyzing a cafe culture. unfortunately, sometimes service is slow and not warm or friendly, the ambiance can sometimes feel slightly overly done and trying to be something, and though it moves fast the lines can be long. despite all this, still one of those great spots to grab a mug of mac and a macchiato and chat with a couple of friends.

lux is an opencoffeebar with lots of space and nice furniture (leather chairs) mixed in with some art. i really enjoyed the spacious seating and atmosphere of lux. they also serve greatcoffeeand are into latte art like most places.

if you can get over all the non prescription glasses and macbooks, then the food is very good. service is confusing. no menus? oh wait menus are at the bar. order sodas at thecoffeebar but your beer over at the bar-bar. i guess we weren't underground enough to know how to order. after we figured that stuff out, the food was yummy. bacon jalepeno mac n cheese and a yorkshire pudding burger!

cool vibe and friendly staff however, if you like starbucks then this could be a great alternative as long as you sugar the daylights out of your espresso based drink. if you want serious coffee, look somewhere else. i had a double espresso with 2 ounces of "steamed milk" (more like bubbly nasty foam) so i could really taste the espresso. unfortunately, the lack of actually grinding thecoffeefresh to order resulted in bland espresso flavors in the cup. they also did not clean espresso shot glasses between extractions, which further kills the flavor of their shots as the old bits of pulled espresso adds bland flavored to subsequent drinks. also a slight over extraction made the flavors bitter as it hit the front of my tongue instead of the back. they need to slow down the process just a bit to keep the quality high and make sure that the guy tamping is also the guy that finishes the cup out in the end. never hand off a shot to someone else.

ok, but.... yikes, i like this place but man, their $20.00 bulk jar ofcoffeeis a rip-off. i was told it holds nearly 1lb and that refills are $10.00. well, it holds a little over a 1/2 pound so i wasted $20.00 on the jar and just refill it with $6.50 bags! local's special? my a$$! oh well, buyer beware!

also, their apricot scones were pretty nasty - too much flour, too dry, sparse apricot....i'll stick to the moist, flaky buttery pistachio scones at lola...but i'll keep getting mycoffeeat lux.

i need to revise my review. i went here sunday morning before my weekly grocery trip, and the place had moved one spot down since i had been there. the new place is very cool and huge, and i think they serve breakfast now? people in front of me were ordering eggs. i didn't recognize any of the staff, which was definitely an improvement because they were friendly and relaxed. such a contrast from before, where every time i walked in i thought they were going to crucify me. i prefer jobotcoffeeto lux, but i have to now vote "likes it"!


-----12 feb, 2010-----

great coffee, crappy service. i love the atmosphere, and i really love the coffee, but the service here is crap! the baristas are snotty and rude, i hate it! as good as thecoffeemay be, i usually end up going somewhere else.

more than amazingcoffee!. we drive from the northwest valley for their heavenly black & white lattes with (amazing) fresh whipped cream. and their baked goods (lemon tarts, plum cakes, cupcakes, etc.) are other worldly. great college town vibe.

without question, the icedcoffeefrom lux was far superior and the perfect drink to sip on while trying to stay cool in the heat of the phoenix sun.

world class coffee. we're from australia so we have high standards when it comes to coffee. lux easily met our standards, wow! excellentcoffeeand a very groovy vibe. be prepared to queue up, this place is popular.