Esso Coffeehouse

We were in desperate need of some caffeine straight off of our flight into Phoenix. We decided to indulge at a local coffee shop. My boyfriend was intrigued by Esso as they roast their beans. The space is quiet and quaint. It felt like the perfect hideaway to read a book, write a paper, or just enjoy some great coffee. We noticed a board with summer specials, so ordered two iced Classic Lattes. It had flavors of white chocolate and coconut but to our surprise, it wasn't too sweet! The barista did a great job crafting a well-balanced drink.

I was at a bakery around the building and needed coffee to go with it. Esso is a super cute small spot for a pick me up. The spot was clean and cozy and the employees were super friendly. I went with an oat milk pistachio latte and it was great! Great roast and not bitter or watered down. Would definitely stop in again!

Don't you love it when you find that magical little gem of a spot? This cafe @essocoffeehouse located in The Strip on Highland & 12th in Phoenix, right next door to Original Gravity, feels so warm and tasteful, cocooned in a shaded concrete patio that feels protected from the harsh spring and summer heat. I could sit in here and relax everyday. There is art covering the walls by local artist, all for sale. The deep jewel tones and metallics with greenery and comfortable seating of the cafe interior draw me in. Not to mention the absolute show stopper - the antique espresso machine setup. Today I ordered an afternoon latte to go:12 oz. Hot Oat Flavored Latte with 1/4 sweet Housemade Cardamom Brown Sugar Syrup and Vanilla The barista was so friendly and made suggestions about syrup pairings when I was trying to decide. There's also a restroom inside.

Esso is located in an incredibly cool commercial building. The interior of the building had a unique look, it had a mid century feel and featured local artists. The baristas were excellent. I kept it simple and ordered a drip. I found the coffee be decent. It wasn't as hot as I typically like it and the blend was noticeably soft. The small felt smaller than your average small. European style, but Free refills for drip for the win.

Wanted to try a new coffee spot and picked Esso based on the Yelp reviews. My fellow Yelpers were not wrong...this place is great. A cool vibe and great coffee. I had the Cardamom Brown Sugar Latte and WOW! The flavor combo is excellent. Also a BIG shoutout for the excellent service. The server was super friendly and helpful.

I've been to this coffee shop a handful of times and I've enjoyed every visit. The staff is friendly, coffee is delicious and the seating areas are inviting. It was cold this morning and I needed something different and hot.. I ordered the tiramisu latte - dark chocolate, almond syrup with almond milk.. it's like a rich dessert but not overly sweet. The dirty apple cider chai from their seasonal menu is also delicious. They have pan dulce (Mexican pastries) to go with your coffee drink. Plenty of seating areas inside and patio, tables for catching up on work and a couch to lounge. They also host free weekend events (check their website for details). Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

First time here, randomly popped in. Cute, small, quaint. Ordered a small mocha latte with almond milk and extra foam.Man, you can really taste the espresso, really nice. It wasn't busy on a later mon am, almost wanted to stay but had things to do.I'll be back, interesting strip mall also.Good job to the owner, nice work!

Stopped into Esso to do some work the other morning, and was pleasantly surprised by the hidden shop. I got the lavender latter which has a perfect foam on top. The table was a spacious place to work, with warm lighting. As I left, several other customers were visiting on the outside shaded patio. Looking forward to my next visit!

First time here and if I lived closer, would be a regular stop. Barista was new and wonderful. In house brewed delicious americano and best part was that the oat milk was FREE! Cool little spot for chit chat or a good book. Outdoor seating too and a small selection of pastries. Def worth a stop.

Won't even call out your order (unless you're white of course). Lacklustre and mediocre coffee. Not worth it -- plenty of better options available in PHX. Won't be returning.