Crete Tea Room

Crete has a minimalist contemporary style of furniture and aesthetic. The parking is very limited, I had to wait a couple minutes for someone to leave because there are only enough parking spots for about 10 cars. The cashier/barista was friendly, they had answers to my question of "what are the most popular/unique drink they serve?". I noticed the Hojicha drink and the barista informed me of what Hojicha is (Roasted Matcha.) I haven't had much Hojicha in Arizona so I decided to try Crete's. The drink is usually unsweetened, so the barista offered me a couple of sweetener options. I went with agave and I don't regret it. The Hojicha definitely has a toasted tastes to it. It's also not very harsh/bold as regular matcha. I definitely would get this again. If they had a cold foam to go on top, that would be the ideal topping for this drink. Overall this place has a calm, creative, and pleasant atmosphere. I will be coming back and trying a seasonal drink!

Love the aesthetics of this place. Staff was really friendly. Matcha was high quality & delicious!

A very enthusiastic 5 stars for this inviting space with its minimalist vibes, modern furniture and clean lines. Crete is a beautiful tea and coffee shop. Lots of tea options to choose from. My spearmint tea was delicious. Super-friendly service. They serve snacks, too. Didn't personally find parking to be an issue but did not visit during busy hours. Would definitely go back and recommend it to friends.

Drinks: I can't remember the names of what I ordered but one was black tea and one was a toasted matcha concept. Both were phenomenal and unique. I highly recommend this place if you're a tea drinker Service: good! The cashier helped us with order suggestions Ambiance: very aesthetically pleasing Misc: parking is on the side of the building and the storefront is facing a busy street so it's kinda out of place for the neighborhood it's in

Aesthetic and vibes 10/10. The barista was friendly and pretty quickly made my drink. I had the cà phê sea salt and wow! I am definitely coming back for this, it was perfect. Parking sucks but it's worth it.

I've been to this tea room twice so far and have loved it both times. The Hōjicha latte is toasty, warm, and creamy. You must try it! Today I tried a personal pot of tea of freshly steeped Masala Chai. I asked for some condensed milk on the side because who can resist condensed milk- such a treat. My tea was delicious and the atmosphere inside the café was welcoming, intimate and warm. The sleek and minimal aesthetic of the tearoom, with gray textured concrete and natural wood tones, highlighting the several glass jars of looseleaf tea along shelves behind the counter, allow for a muted backdrop to enjoy tea with friends, or work from the café. There is a restroom at the back of the café. The tea menu has impressed me both visits. The ingredients are high-quality. I wasn't overwhelmed by too many options. The prices are very affordable for the quality that we are given. My pot of tea with condensed milk cost less than a typical latte at Starbucks.The service here is always so friendly, and my questions are answered with patience as I always have a lot of tea questions. This tea room is located on the miracle Mile on McDowell and it is right next-door to my nail salon. How convenient is that? I can't wait till they start making and serving lunch items and snacks!

Service was incredible they went over all the questions I had! They don't have espresso but they do have Vietnamese drip coffee which was delicious! I ordered the Ca Phe with condensed milk and whole milk! My friends go to order is the pomegranate iced green tea w agave! The ambience is industrial and seating is a bit limited. I don't think I'd study or read here (unless its during off hours/middle of the day) but it is a great place to hang out! It's also right next to my favorite nail salon so that's a huge bonus too!

Cool new spot on McDowell, between 19th St and 20th st. The location is definitely random but don't let that deter you. You can park on 19th st. I like the concept since we already have so many coffee shops in town, it's nice to have the option of tea. The aesthetics are very clean and minimalistic which is nice. Service was good. I do believe prices are a little high however it seems that's the trend around the Valley. Everything is more and more expensive these days. I got the hot passion peach tea which was good but definitely something I could make at home. My sister had the wakocha with oat milk, she liked it as well. I think overall this is a nice spot worthy of a visit. Once the weather gets hotter I'll stop by to try their iced matcha.

Never thought I was a big tea guy but the fresh delicious teas at Crete have me thinking I'm more than an Arnold Palmer guy. Friendly people cool vibes and great service make this spot something to go to when you realize coffee is a bit overplayed and tea doesn't belong in the harbor.

I loveeee this place so cute, very minimalistic, laid back ambiance. Same but usually doesn't get too busy so you can find somewhere to sit. No food yet but I think they may possibly roll something out. I was given a spicy salmon bite to try and it was good.