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Bar Crisol/Exo

Cafe โ€ข Bar โ€ข Coffee shop

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ This is the most beautiful, cozy, quality coffee shop Iโ€™ve ever been toโ€ฆand I lived in NYC for 8 years. Truly excellent! Indoor and outdoor seating. Fun menu, plus goodies like journals, art prints/supplies, and more for sale. Tucked in a quiet, residential and arts-focused corner of downtown. People often mention coffee, shop, location, great, patio,


Address

196 W Simpson St, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States

Website

www.exocoffee.com

Contact

+1 520-372-2171

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (134 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (26) shop (9) location (8) great (7) patio (6)
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  • 5/5 Paige W. 8 months ago on Google
    This is the most beautiful, cozy, quality coffee shop Iโ€™ve ever been toโ€ฆand I lived in NYC for 8 years. Truly excellent! Indoor and outdoor seating. Fun menu, plus goodies like journals, art prints/supplies, and more for sale. Tucked in a quiet, residential and arts-focused corner of downtown.
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 xun w. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee was good. But what fascinated me most was the decorations and style of this coffee shop. They used many really antiques as decors to color the shop. Also, the floor, as I can remember now, was real bricks that has been rounded and flattened. Plus, they have a very cheerful courtyard to sit and kill time. It ranked best three coffee shops in this country. ( stylewise) I should have taken more pics of the inside, but I think the photos by the owner reflect it perfectly already.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Jon B. 2 years ago on Google
    Sitting in probably the most comfortable chair I've ever been in, drinking an iced mocha, nibbling a flaky chocolate pastry in a room with typewriters at the ready to capture inspiration, I can't help but feel like the proprietors know me personally even though I've never met them. May Exo's 5 star rating stand forever.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Allyson M. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible low key coffee spot in a historic neighborhood. It feels like youโ€™re being welcomed into someoneโ€™s home, warm and inviting. Great patio and wonderful options as far as different rooms and seating inside. Perfect for a sit down with a friend or a bigger meeting with several. Cappuccinos weโ€™re perfect.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Triston H. 2 years ago on Google
    This place hit it all. First, they roast their beans and make excellent coffee and espresso, got to start there. Simple menu focused on coffee - beautiful. They do have pastries which were great. Second, the place is gorgeous but also comfortable, which is important for enjoying coffee and conversation. Outside and inside seating with trendy antiques throughout - cool. Just wish they had a location in North Tucson ๐Ÿ˜ญ
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Alexis W. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my new favorites. The cold brew was great, the shop has a gorgeous atmosphere with plenty of seating. Angelina was a fantastic barista and went above and beyond each time I came in while I was in town. 10/10!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Philip H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good coffee and pastries in the historic Barrio Viejo of Tucson. Located in a beautiful old adobe building from the territorial/colonial era, with cool retro decor and a plant-filled outdoor patio. But oh, the service! I'm always reluctant to say negative things about servers, because I know how hard the job is. But the current barista (October 2022) is incredibly slow (20 minutes to prepare 2 coffees) and very disorganized. Doesn't communicate well to customers about delays, makes mistakes. A shame, because she's very nice, and the ambience of the place is great. So, be warned: great location, long wait times.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Olivia W. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. I have been to some awesome coffee shops but this one is by far my new favorite!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Brooke H. 11 months ago on Google
    Stopped in with a friend for a coffee & croissant. The chiltepin cold brew had a nice kick to it & croissant was soft. The 2 ladies working behind the counter were cold and judgmental from the second we walked in. Not sure what they had a problem with considering we spent upwards of $20 on our visit. Other than that, the shop was both cozy & tidy.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Liliana A. 1 year ago on Google
    Blown away by this quaint coffee shop! The vibes here are just superb. Great spot to get work done or just relax. Iโ€™d recommend it to anyone who is wanting a cute place to read a book, take pics and enjoy a nice cup of coffee!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Everett J. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious iced vanilla latte and croissant. Amazing location, not too hard to park. So glad I visited. The patio is amazing! Just the right amount of sun and warmth (in April) and nothing beats drinking your coffee with cute little sparrows hopping around, surrounded by potted plants.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Alberto R. 9 months ago on Google
    Just loved this very cozy cafe! I loved spending time drinking my matcha latte and looking at the different areas of this coffee shop. I ordered a matcha latte with vanilla and it was wonderful. However, it seems like this is more of a cafe to talk with friends or read a good book than one to work on your computer because of a lack of wifi, which was a bummer, and very surprised they did not offer wifi. I visited in the summer and it was a bit hot inside the cafe but still enjoyed the space of this cute Tucson cafe.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Amber D. 1 year ago on Google
    The vibe is everything. It feels so comfortable like you're just hanging out at your cool friends house. ๐Ÿ˜† I ordered the most simple coffee, an Americano, and it was amazing. I was here during a giving Tuesday event they hosted. The little patio was perfect for a small vendor event. They also had a social hour going on in one of their rooms for people learning Spanish and people learning English, to chat and practice speaking. Even with all this going on it still felt cozy, calm and comfortable.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Elaine L. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick service. Nice cold brew chiltepan - spicy and chocolaty. Bought mesquite cookie mix here. Cute back patio.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 A A. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite neighborhood hangout EXO coffee south! Lattes & scones in the morning and during the weekend hibiscus margaritas & small plates. Historic & vintage decor, quaint and comfortable. I enjoy coming here to read a book or with a friend.โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸนFriendly staff!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 11 months ago on Google
    A pleasant place for a tea or coffee while catching up with friends or associates. Coffee is especially good and it's been a while since I saw a cortado on offer (delicious). Staff are helpful and are totally cool with dogs coming and going (leashed). Seating is available inside and out and there are plenty of artifacts on the walls if you need inspiration. Off-street parking and fairly easy access to Broadway.

  • 5/5 Jayme H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice outside seating, clean accessible bathrooms, great food, courteous staff.

  • 5/5 Christine B. 10 months ago on Google
    Cool coffee shop in an old house. Vanilla late and lavender late were both excellent.

  • 5/5 Jacob R. 1 year ago on Google
    Good coffee! Also, a great environment and location. I previously posted a concern about the size of the to-go cups and the owner was helpful and quick to reply. I went back to the location and saw that I had been mistaken and I offer my apology, so Iโ€™ve edited my review. This location deserves 5 stars!

  • 5/5 Float G. 1 year ago on Google
    You know I don't like millennial coffee roast profiles, I prefer old school Italian. But, this place is a gem, It is beautiful, the ladies/persons that work here are very nice and personable; and- even though I didn't love the roast of the coffee, they made a pretty mean cappuccino just the same, and atmosphere service are just as important as the taste. I would certainly go back to this place the next time I am in Tucson!

  • 5/5 Rolando J. 8 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Usually go for the Americano but decided to try the Mole Dulce Latte. It was described as spicy from spices not heat from chiles. I tasted more of the chocolaty than spice flavors. It was OK but not something I would crave for. The location is excellent with an outdoor patio

  • 5/5 Ryan Y. 9 months ago on Google
    Now THIS place is a hidden gem! If you don't search for the coffee shop, it is real easy to miss it. But once you get in, the environment is peaceful and relaxing with plenty of space to get your coffee and chill if you'd like. I asked the barista to make me something strong with her favorite flavor. She made me a "quad shot lavendar latte" and it was exactly what I was looking for. The coffee was plenty strong but the flavor profile was amazing. I didn't need to add anything to it and enjoyed it all the way until the last sip. I'll definitely be returning!

  • 5/5 Kassidy W. 7 months ago on Google
    Gorgeous space in an old bungalow with the best coffee in town. They have some cool house drinks like their mole mocha that's super special. Carina and Julie we're very friendly and made a great latte. For the owners: because you changed the name on Google Maps, when I search for Exo you don't come up at this location. If I search coffee or espresso it's about 50/50 that you show up too.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Free parking lot
    • โœ“๏ธ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • โœ“๏ธ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
    • โœ“๏ธ Coffee
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
    • โœ“๏ธ Cocktails
    • โœ“๏ธ Comfort food
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • โœ“๏ธ Solo dining
    • โœ“๏ธ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Dessert
    • โœ“๏ธ Seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Catering
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ— Delivery
    • โœ“๏ธ Takeaway
    • โœ“๏ธ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • โœ“๏ธ Identifies as women-owned

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