Q: As someone who grew up in central Phoenix, I've watched downtown really come up! We tried The Local this past weekend, after hearing great reviews. Location, decoration, and people watching A+++ with a super cool wait staff! We were cheerfully greeted by several employees and even though we were only stopping in to for dessert, they were very attentive and didn't just leave us sitting in some corner. The menu looked amazing, and so did the drink specials! My only complaint, would be menu pricing. I hate to say that hip&trendy comes at steep price? I think what makes downtown Phoenix appealing is that it's not overproduced, overpriced, and over the top. I'll be back for dinner and drinks, happy to have you in the neighborhood!

A: positive

Q: Quality was okay and food is kind of bland. You can see the sheriff come in here quite often during lunch time. Don't try to get breakfast menu items past 11, they'll say no. Also don't try to substitute and make sure you get what you want and not what they push you to get. Sides are optional but are good.

A: negative

Q: Sometimes it's amazing how bad service can be at places. I'm not sure if it's management/staffing or if it's the bartenders / size of the bar at this place but the service is ridiculously bad/slow. For example, dropped in to catch the SF/LAD game on the nice TV's they have in the bar area. Took 10+ minutes to put an order in for a beer, asked if they could put the game on and by the time we'd finished our beer they still didn't make an effort to put the game on. Never mind, we'll watch somewhere else donks. The kicker is it was a Tuesday and the place was like half full. LOL. All in all it's a chain that operates like a chain. Go to PT's where the service is better...I will!!!

A: negative

Q: Best coffee I have tasted, by far, in the short 20 years of my life. Here's why (+ positive, -negative, -/+ neutral): + They're a hole-in-the-wall joint. That means little to no traffic, cozy, fast. + Simple menu. It really bugs me when coffee shops have a hundred-and-one different drinks up on the board. Seattle Espresso's menu does not mess with your mind. -/+ The baristas are average. Most of the time I come in and they're friendly, but once I had a guy treat me like I wasn't even there. His friend came in and they started talking... while he was making my drink and when I paid. +++ I LOVE THEIR DRINKS. Their espresso is smooth and blends well. Their cup sizes are decent. They have very unique flavors, my favorite being the white mocha. The coffee experience here is sublime, to say the least.

A:
positive