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Lux Central

Cuisine: Coffeehouse

Neighborhood: Central Phoenix

4402 N. Central Ave., AZ, 85012 Map It
602-327-1396

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Quite possibly THE place to see-and-be-seen on the Central Avenue corridor, this hipster hotspot features excellent coffee, a nice selection of cocktails, and a small but tasty dining menu. Kick back with the MacBook-wielding 20-somethings amid uber-cool modern vintage furnishings.

Best Of Phoenix® Awards
  • 2022 Best Late-Night Study Spot
  • 2021 Best People-Watching
  • 2017 Best Coffeehouse
  • 2014 Best Coffee House
  • 2014 Best Place to Take a Scenester
  • 2014 Best Place to Drink and Work
  • 2013 Best Mac ‘n’ Cheese
  • 2013 Best Coffee House, Central Phoenix
  • 2012 Best Place to Take a Scenester
  • 2012 Best Coffee House, Downtown Phoenix
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