Lux Central
Coffee shop · Encanto ·
Rustic cafe & bakery with eclectic menu, coffee, wine, beer & cocktails
Rustic cafe & bakery with eclectic menu, coffee, wine, beer & cocktails
"Lux Coffee, revitalized by Jeff Fisher in 2005, is a Phoenix darling. They take great pride in their in-house roasted coffee and assortment of freshly baked pastries, all meticulously laid out behind a glass barrier. Lux tends to be busy, so it’s important to anticipate potential wait times, but they are worth it. This bar, work spot, and people-watching destination is a Phoenix staple." - McConnell Quinn
"Mac and cheese is one of those dishes everyone claims to know who does it best. In Phoenix, look no further than Lux’s Valley-famous mac and cheese. Lux’s version has built a loyal following over the past fifteen years. Served in a charming teacup, the cheese is delicate and velvety, with just the right amount of richness to satisfy without overpowering. While proteins often get drowned in the cheese, adding chicken here takes the dish to a new level." - McConnell Quinn
"Lux Coffee, revitalized by Jeff Fisher in 2005, is a Phoenix darling. They take great pride in their in-house roasted coffee and assortment of freshly baked pastries, all meticulously laid out behind a glass barrier. Lux tends to be busy, so it’s important to anticipate potential wait times, but they are worth it. This bar, work spot, and people-watching destination is a Phoenix staple." - McConnell Quinn
"A café where the barista, speaking from a responsible distance, offered a large iced coffee and unexpectedly handed over a free blueberry muffin while wishing the author a safe drive—an act of small kindness and attentive service that felt meaningful in the pandemic moment." - Noah Galuten
"Lux does a little bit of everything - they’re the kind of place that could probably assemble Ikea furniture without having an existential crisis. Part cafe, part bar, and part restaurant, this Central Avenue spot works whether you want coffee and a pastry, a cocktail, or some of the best mac and cheese in the city. Keep it in mind for breakfast before visiting The Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum nearby. Lux Central opens at 6am daily." - Joanna Boyle
