Xtreme Bean Coffee

Oh, how I love you, Xtremen bean. I would have come here more often if it wasn’t for the recent change in open hours during the summer. Welll, considering 90% of the regulars are ASU students, the change is not so surprising but I come here and get coffee only because they open (ed) ²⁴⁄₇ and late at night. I like the staff, everyone is friendly and has the «hip» look, the interior, chairs, study area (even though I never used them), and how they provide outside seating. And including myself, folks don’t come here for their coffee. Coffee itself is just mediocre to be honest. Coffee beans are nothing special, they taste about the same as Starbucks beans. I have tried all of their desserts, cakes, loaves and sandwiches and nothing is really extraordinary. However I give four stars because of the atmosphere. A lot of bums inside and outside so you’d wanna take all your stuff with you when going to the bathroom.

I come here pretty regularly. They have good coffee. The atmosphere is pretty chill and they have live music occasionally. The customer service and general vibe from the employees is usually good. They are dog friendly (). The regulars that come here are generally a pretty friendly bunch. I’ll continue to come here for my mid-​day coffee.

I ordered a coffee through the drive-​through. I asked for an iced coffee with a lot of milk. I mentioned that I like my coffee sweet. I pulled up to the window and the girl was completely annoyed with me. She asked me several times what it was that I wanted. I explained again that I wanted a lot of milk and she said something about putting more water in the coffee to dilute it and that next time I should ask for more water. Then she handed me a bitter cup of coffee. I had to throw it out. Unfortunately, it’s not my first time throwing away coffee from here. Why 2 stars? Because I’ve had some okay experiences here, but too many misses for a 3 star review.

I have been a devoted Starbucks customer for YEARS but this place is making me change my whole outlook. The price is about the same as Starbucks but the cups are bigger. The employees are so friendly, there are SO many drink choices, and they’re very speedy for those who don’t have much time before work to wait for a coffee! I found my new coffee spot. :) I recommend the iced white mocha!

2.5 stars rounded up. Cappuccino was good size but mediocre. What killed me was that their Internet was down. I came here to work at 6am because it was one of the only places in Tempe open and this sucked. They restarted it and it was still down.

Bad coffee and bad service. The coffee tastes like watery gasoline, not to mention I found a FINGERNAIL in my coffee this morning. The service may be fast, but that’s probably because anyone with good taste in coffee knows not to come here. Dutch Bros is just down the road where you can get a decent, FINGERNAIL-​LESS cup of coffee! The service was horrible, and the cashier was incredibly rude. I will NOT be returning, and would recommend anyone else to steer clear of it!!!

Delicious. Such a chill place to hang out. My boyfriend and I love coming here. Their prices are super reasonable too

I go to Xtreme Bean a lot, since I live nearby, and I’ve been a semi-​regular for over a year.
Depending on the baristas working, your order could be a pleasant transaction where you feel they care about you and your business, or it could be a relatively curt, unsmiling affair that makes you think they maybe woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning. The drinks are good overall, though they can be fairly inconsistently made (I tend to get iced lattes of varying flavors), for example, the Caramel Royale tends to be either a uniformly flavored caramel coffee beverage, or a latte with thick, unmixed globs of caramel in the bottom of the cup. It’s sort of an adventure, I guess, to see what you’ll get.
The baked goods are not made in-​house, and they’re relatively average. I do enjoy the bagels with veggie cream cheese (chopped bell pepper and scallions, I believe, mixed into plain cream cheese) that is made on site.
In warm weather or busy times, the indoor seating can be a little crowded. I tend to sit outside in the corridor when I visit, and even though I’m usually sitting amid nearby smokers, the outside seating area is a little more open and I don’t feel like I’m eavesdropping on the person sitting at the table next to me. The outside seating provides a place to people watch, get some occasionally fresh air, and enjoy a little more peace and quiet.
One last note: Xtreme Bean, why must you constantly burn your coffee? I’m pretty sure that coffee roasting isn’t supposed to result in your smoke detector constantly going off during roasting batches of coffee. The burned coffee smell permeates the building inside and out when y’all are roasting, and it seems kind of strange. Do the people put in charge of the coffee roasting get easily sidetracked? Are they not properly trained? I have no idea.
For all its quirks and junk, Xtreme Bean has character and it feels like a comfortable place. That’s what keeps me coming back each week. I sort of view this place like a quirky, fun, sometimes-​annoying friend that is always there for you. Thanks, Xtreme Bean, for being that friend to me.

Just stumbled upon Xtreme Bean Coffee and love it! Great coffee and convenient location. I used the drive-​thru, which was quick and easy.
My only gripe is that the process was slowed down because they make the customer sign a credit card slip for every transaction. I can see that for larger transactions, but for eight bucks it’s just silly. The goal should be to get the customer on their way as quickly as possible. Everyone from Starbucks to Dutch Bros. to fast food restaurants do this without having the customer sign for every single transaction. Most people use credit/​debit cards these days, so businesses need to use that to their advantage to boost and speed sales, even if there’s a very small cost to doing so.

Nice people nice place, food are OK, coffee is good.
Seems like a popular sot in the hood.

I love it here. I used to live right across the street and would walk here regularly, and now I’ve moved to Ahwatukee and still make a point to go here. Being a student, I’m always looking for places with free wifi to get a lot of school work done. Xtreme Bean is open late, has wifi that is stable and working properly, with comfortable seating. There have a few sugar free coffee drink options, as well as a variety of hot, iced, and frozen drinks. There’s always a decent variety of pastries, bagels, and sandwiches, too. The only minor complaint is that some of the seating areas are a bit warn down (e.g., holes in some places in chairs), but overall it’s a great place to do work, even though it’s usually incredibly busy. There’s even a back room with individual study desks, which is great for focusing and getting homework done.
FYIs: If you want to sit outside, be prepared to deal with the smokers. To get to the bathroom, you have to cross from the main building, outside, into the adjacent building. Not a big deal, but if you have an expensive laptop, you might not want to leave it out.

If you aren’t into coffee and tea, this is not the place for you.
I met a client here the other day. The location is great — on Southern, just off of McClintock and only a few miles from the 202.
The place was clean, smelled great, and the staff was friendly. Unfortunately I’m not a coffee drinker and don’t do a lot of tea, so didn’t have a lot of options.
I realize that’s what I get for going to a ‘coffee place’. I frequent them for client meet ups and many are able to offer me something other than Iced Tea and fountain drinks. And, I didn’t knock their score because of it — I still think it’s a super cute and very convenient place for client meet ups!

Decent place. It’s open pretty late, there’s free wifi and as long as you’re ordering coffee, they give it to you pretty fast.
I enjoy their open mics and their posters that they have on the front of the building has plenty of upcoming events.
The biggest problem I have about this place is that it’s a bit shabby and there are certain people who lounge around here like a second home. I’ve seen plenty of regulars kind of camp out here and do what they want such as sleeping, playing video games or harassing other people. They seem pretty harmless, but they can be very distracting and sometimes they can smell weird.

Used to be my favorite coffee shop in Tempe, but recently I’ve noticed the service has gone down. Today, they incorrectly made my drink in the drive through. I went in, waited 10 minutes in line, and then when I (very politely) asked for it to be remade the girl just looked at me like I was crazy. I don’t tend to make a fuss but when you spend 5+ dollars on coffee, you want it the way you asked for it. She did remake it but her annoyance and irritation was highly palpable. I probably won’t be coming back if I can make it to Dutch Bros or Caribou. I’m here for good coffee and good service — if I want to be rushed through a line and receive mediocre passable coffee I’ll go to Starbucks.

Extreme bean has really good tasting coffee and I always feel like it’s just a great place to study or spend time with friends. I go about once a month and every time I go I feel like it’s a social atmosphere.
I usually head there before going to watch a movie at the nearby cinemas.
I always look for good coffee because I’m tired of the brands out there that taste bitter, and extreme beans coffee tastes rich.

Beautiful and friendly place… Met a local 49ers fan here… «Stay Strong»… Great hot chocolate, perfect temperature, and nice book selection to buy or just read while enjoying good company around you. Bring a friend, or just come in and meet a new person.

Don’t get the breakfast burritos, they are effectively inedible. Coffee was mediocre for the price. I’m not likely to recommend this joint.

So far this is my favorite spot in Tempe. The coffee is excellent. The Internet is reasonably good. The service is friendly. The atmosphere is open and relaxing.

Great place to study with or without your friends. Compare to other coffee places it is pretty quite except when there is a band. I would love to go back for studying: D

Tried this place due to a Groupon deal. Score! Nice couch, tables available to chat or study. Real coffee, sweets, treats and sandwiches/​breakfast burritos & wraps. Try them all!

Love the coffee and atmosphere! Also the staff is helpful if you’ve never been there before. I would give it five stars, but a venti iced coffee from Starbucks costs less than a medium sized iced coffee from here! That’s all that surprised me. Love this place though!

Great price, great coffee — too bad they have TERRIBLE customer service.
Let me say a little back story real quick before I start a review — and I hardly review any bad ones unless it is necessary. At this point, it’s necessary. I don’t consider myself much of a coffee connoisseur by any means. I order what’s on the menu and try not to stray too far from that. I’ve spent over thousands of dollars worth of coffee at Dutch bros, starbucks, and other mainstream coffee locations. Recently I’ve tried to branch out and hit the smaller locations. And recently the only drink I can stomach is — blended coffee with cream, with little bit of chocolate syrup. That’s all I am asking for — not much.
The first time I came here a nice girl helped me with my drink and it was perfect! I loved it, not too sweet, just cold enough, and a great price point. Today I came here excited for a second try and this guy helped me out. I didn’t even need a coffee at that time, I just wanted to try the same drink I tried the first time. First of all this guy who weighs less than my house cat — didn’t greet me, no hi, nothing. Didn’t even make eye contact he just looked towards the counter with empty eyes and had his hands on the register. I had no idea if he was even ready or not. (Going on a small tangent here — how are you going to treat your customer without even saying hello? Without even how’s your day? Without even a GREETING? It doesn’t bother me if it isn’t said right as I walk in the door — I understand people are busy. HOWEVER, if I am AT the counter, READY to pay, and no word — not even «how can I help you” — is said, then I consider that rude customer service, and that this business does not want my money.)
I said my order anyways — «coffee frap with chocolate syrup in it» and he said in this condescending voice, with this face– looking at me like he was a French businessman in a golden carriage looking down at some peasants — «so a mocha frap ?» — as I’ve said, I am not a coffee connoisseur so I don’t know the specifics of every coffee name and what they are called. I just know a mocha consists of chocolate and coffee but I consider that too sweet — I’ve tried many variations in many stores — it literally tastes like chocolate milk 99% of the time. I responded back, «well if that’s what you call it, yes». As I’ve said, all I am looking for is literally a blended coffee with chocolate syrup in it. It is a subtle difference between a coffee and chocolate syrup BLENDED, and a BLENDED coffee with chocolate syrup added to it afterwards. The guy made me feel like a giant cabbage leaf idiot, a person who can’t tell the difference between just a coffee frap with chocolate and a mocha frap. Feeling like a moron, I spent over 10 dollars for two drinks and waited.
Of course what I got is NOT what I wanted. Here stood before me was literally a chocolate milk smoothie with no taste of coffee in it what so ever. I would have drunk it, sure, but I was so pissed off at the fact that the guy somehow had the need to correct me, BE CONDESCENDING, that I was so upset and started to cry. Here I am looking like a moron with drinks I don’t want — crying over the fact that the guy treated me like an idiot.
I completely understand that I wasn’t too specific — «coffee frap with chocolate syrup» consists of coffee frap (already pre blended since it is already a COFFEE FRAP already noted in the sentence) with chocolate syrup added to it. It is just as subtle as saying the phrase «thanks for calling me dad» and «thanks for calling me, dad».
What I’m mad about is not the fact they got the drink wrong — I wasn’t specific, I am at completely at fault here — but the fact that the man had to be absolutely condescending about it. I just wanted a coffee frap WITH chocolate syrup added at the end. I THOUGHT that was implied by me stating I wanted a coffee frap, because it was blended already. Not a mocha frap because it has the chocolate BLENDED INTO THE COFFEE. it doesn’t matter if coffee with chocolate is called a mocha– coffee is coffee and please stop treating your customers like idiots who apparently don’t even know — what they even want.

I absolutely love this place! The coffee is amazing. My usual order is the café mocha x, so so soooo good! The baristas are super nice and the atmosphere is great! They have lots of books you can read. Definitely my favorite place.

Looking for a late night pick me up? Convenience? a quiet study area in an old bank vault? Well, then I guess you found the place!
Convenience is always important when it comes to coffee, this place has a drive thru to help keep you on your way. There’s a large menu selection from lattes to frappuccinos. They even have Italian sodas! They have a pretty yummy breakfast burrito, bagels, pastries, sandwiches and other assorted desserts.
This place is open late and on the weekends they are open 24 hours. A lot of people like to relax here and study for exams around finals. The outside area has tons of seating in the shade to enjoy the cool breezes. Also a great place to have game nights with some friends.
My favorite drink here is the cookies and cream frappuccino. It’s absolutely delicious and blends well with the coffee. Plus they garnish it with cookie crumbs. Yum Yum!

I went to extreme for first time today. I am in town from Seattle visiting my daughter and we met friends there at the extreme coffee bean. Great service, coffee, food, and atmosphere. Will defiantly visit again.

The staff here is always great. I have been coming here off and on for almost a year now and they have never messed up my order. The atmosphere here is great. Always music playing in the background and they have open mic nights that help spotlight open talents. They have ran out of some of their breakfast menu items at times but other than that I think this is a perfect spot to get your morning boost or your afternoon fix.

The most delicious & creamy coffee I’ve tasted here in the US. I am used to coffee in Europe, so I don’t particularly mess with any here, but after being urged to try it, I was shocked! No watered down coffee here, FULL OF FLAVOR! And SMOOTH! Yes, coffee should be really smooth if you know coffee. Definitely worth going out of your way!

Good place to relax and get a cup of hot or cold brew. I really like their café mocha x — made from ghiradelli chocolate! The atmosphere is comfortable but different since the building is secondhand. Bathrooms are located in a separate annex.

Especially as a college student, this was my favorite place to study because it had the latest hours of any coffee shop (seriously, Phoenix metro, where are all the 24-​hr shops?!). On Fridays and the weekends, this place is even open 24 hours. Perfect if you are looking for a late-​night hangout with friends if the bars close too early.
The frappuccinos here rival Starbucks. In fact, I actually prefer Xtreme Bean’s version since they are larger, more blended, and thicker — more reminiscent of a caffeinated milkshake with more robust flavor.
Also, especially if you’re studying late night, the iced toddy is the most caffeinated beverage on the menu. This is seriously a high octane drink.
They have some fun music on some evenings, so be prepared if you are looking to study.
Xtreme Bean used to be a bank, so the Vault has been turned into a study space with individual, library-​style desks.
All-​in-​all, Xtreme Bean makes for an Xtremely awesome study spot! (Sorry, couldn’t help the bad pun)

By far the best coffee shop in the East Valley, maybe in Phoenix. I drive miles out of my way to come here. They roast their own beans 3 times a week and the smell is heaven. Open 24/​7, very comfortable inside, a drive-​thru, live music, the only place that makes *REAL COLD TODDY COFFEE* and a spacious patio. If they had misters on the patio I would give it 5 stars. Still, the best coffee and atmosphere in town. I recommend a frappé made with their real cold brewed coffee and a bagel. You’ll thank me later.

If Tempe’s coffee-​shop scene was more like that in Central Phoenix, I don’t think Xtreme Bean would survive. As things are though, if you’re in the area looking for a hangout spot, it’s a solid choice. If you’re looking looking for good coffee, go across the street to Goldbar.
I’ve been coming here since high school, when it used to be the hip spot to hang out. It’s got a spacious, lively main area where there’s often music in the evenings, with a couple quieter nooks if you want to buckle down and get some work done. They make a pretty good Italian soda, and I’m not above indulging in their chocolate cake and breakfast burritos. Baristas are usually pretty friendly, though they’re sometimes more interested in their own conversations than in welcoming customers. I no longer order black coffee here, because lately it’s been lukewarm nearly half the time.

Great vibe and authentic coffee spot. Whether you want to get some work done, have a relaxing cup of tea/​coffee and a little me time, or catch up with a friend. Their staff is very friendly, their products are amazing (try a Toddy — it’s a cold brew coffee, low acidity– any flavor you want), and they have several different spots available to cater to your visit.

I’ve been coming here since I moved to Arizona in early 2014. Now they know me by name! I’ve since changed jobs, but I still take a longer route to work so I can stop by for some delicious coffee. I regularly come here in the mornings, have meetups and gatherings here, or come to relax and/​or do some work. Great hangout spot, good selection of coffee, friendly baristas, and nice atmosphere. There is live music at night on the weekends, so be aware it may be loud if you’re going to play games or do a social gathering.

I can’t find a more perfect iced Americano. Enough said.

I guess the rumors are true. Some nights are great and others not so much (depending on the Batista and their customer service/​skills). I wasn’t greeted, tried to make a failed attempt to donate to their xmas tree (they said they weren’t properly educated on where the money goes), I’m eating a burnt bagel and the coffee i ordered tastes burnt (almond mocha). I’ve had this same thing here last weekend and it was great so not sure what’s going on other than the Barista’s…kind of disappointed.