Espresso Art Cafe & Castalian Spring Cocktail Bar

Cafe drinks are good but way too expensive.

Great coffee spot

This coffee shop has all the right vibes. Staff was lovely, croissant was super tasty!

Loved this place since 2017. No management. Every week there seems to be different employees. Got here at 11:30pm today and got denied a hookah for the first time. Kids running the place. Paul lmk what’s going on….want to sell?

Update…been here until 12:50am front staff barely left…could of had 2 hookahs

2nd Update came in a week later at 11:10pm good to go

Very welcoming experience and great drinks!

My friends and I come here every week for trivia night. We usually spend lots of money including drinks and snacks. This week we were approached still in the first few rounds of trivia and had not bought anything yet and one waitress named Domino approached us telling us we were required to buy something, this is a family owned business. She did so very rudely in a demeaning tone, and note we are regulars here, never disruptive. The past two weeks we even bought out all of their macaroons alongside a variety of drinks. Further note, another employee even confirmed she's not the nicest. We love coming here but this experience has made us not want to come back.

Food is non-existent. They definitely could use better menu options but one of the only places to study late night in Tucson. Great atmosphere. Can get a little loud sometimes though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Loved the coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been going to Espresso Art for many years now. Unfortunately the bar staff I encountered this evening was hostile enough for me to never want to return. I came in with my husband and another couple for a night cap. After waiting at the mostly empty bar for a couple minutes, we were acknowledged. My friend ordered a shot of fernet, and a lemonade for me. I don’t drink alcohol, so a sparkling lemonade (bubbly water or club soda) is my go-to easy beverage order. The 3 ingredient drink was too inconvenient or advanced for our male bartender. He said something along the lines “I’m not going to make you some weird drink”. Really disappointing. We left. My friends were upset. I felt uncomfortable with the aggression I received when I asked if he had lemon juice and simple syrup… The drink takes no time to make, and the bar was not busy. Boo.

Service: 1

Hookah lounge, coffee shop, internet cafe, chess and games, and a bar in the back! One of the most eclectic crowd, UA students to cool old people!

Awesome karaoke on Wednesday nights at 9 pm. All ages. Everyone is welcome!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Oh my goodness, I am absolutely ELATED after my visit to Espresso Art Cafe! From the moment I stepped in, I was hit with the most delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee—it felt like a warm hug! The vibe is electric, and the staff? They are pure sunshine!

I ordered their Chai Latte and let me tell you, it was an explosion of flavor that made my taste buds dance with joy! I could drink it forever! The pastries are heavenly—flaky, sweet, and just the right amount of indulgence.

Every corner of this place is filled with love and creativity. I’m already planning my next visit, and I can’t stop raving about it to everyone I know. If you haven’t been yet, you are seriously missing out! This coffee shop is a slice of magic in the everyday chaos, and I’m completely obsessed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

one of the classic tucson places that does it all. when i'm not at the brunch-bar-record shop-vintage-store-restaurant im here at the coffee-cocktail-hookah-music venue-art store

The food and drinks are delicious and creative!! The environment is super chill and friendly and the customer service is awesome. 5/5 all around

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Favorite spot on university. Great coffee, drinks, and hookah

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the place! They have karaoke on Wednesdays, trivia on Thursdays and live music on the weekends. Fun and diverse crowd. Always friendly. Great matcha!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5