Whether you want to relax on Sunday with a book and a nice cup of coffee, or need a day at work and need an ambience that gets your creativity flowing, Café Mollie in Uptown Phoenix is the place for you. The recently opened coffee house is tucked away at the end of a parking lot near Artichoke Basille’s Pizza. (You will see the sign.) According to married couples James and Victoria Hyunh, the inspiration for the plant-themed coffee house came from James’ homeland of Vietnam. There are coffee shops there in a variety of themes: modern, minimalist, tropical and even a 90s barbershop. They stay open later too. According to this tradition, Café Mollie does not close until 8 or 9 p.m. There may be a basket with blankets on the lawn in front of the coffee house. This is where you sit at open mic events or bring a board game to enjoy your favorite drink. When entering, two things stand out: open, well-lit rooms and plants in every corner. It is quiet. Wicker and wooden chairs are paired with round marble tables. At one corner is a large rattan chair with a gold balloon arch with a sign that reads “Serial Plant Killer”. (It’s perfect for Instagram.) Friendly staff behind the counter eager to welcome you. Place your order and then claim your favorite corner seat. If you can’t make up your mind, follow your favorite plant. I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Phoenix and help keep the future of the New Times clear. click to enlarge The Instagram corner in Café Mollie. Bahar Anooshahr Aside from the typical lattes and mocha, the menu is peppered with dishes from Southeast Asia: bubble waffles (including pandan waffles), calamansi ade and boba tea. The bubble waffles look like a larger version of bubble wrap. There are the delicious sweets from Süss Pastries, which are available regularly and gluten-free. You should order the Vietnamese coffee (cà phê sữa đá) with a Pandan waffle at least once. You will fall in love with both of them. It’s the perfect taste of James’ native culture. When you order the Vietnamese coffee, you get a tall glass of ice, a small glass cup with a metal filter, and two or three tablespoons of condensed milk. The coffee drips through the filter into your cup. Once the coffee is brewed, mix it well with the condensed milk and pour it into your tall glass. You will be surprised by the silky smooth taste. As one patron put it, “This is an amazing excursion. I’m so excited we found this place. ”The Hyunhs use Café du Monde coffee from New Orleans, which includes chicory. James says it’s the most popular coffee choice for cà phê sữa đá in the United States, and for a reason. According to Country Roads Magazine, there was a large influx of Vietnamese immigrants to the United States in 1975, drawn to the New Orleans and Baton Rouge fishing industries. Café du Monde hired a number of Vietnamese immigrants to use the brand for their drip drinks. It quickly became a popular choice for Vietnamese coffee. click to enlarge Relax … it’s Open Mic Night in front of Café Mollie. Cafe Mollie A pandan waffle (bánh kẹp lá dứa), a Vietnamese street food, is made by brewing aromatic pandan leaves and adding coconut flakes. Pandan gives the waffle a sweet taste and green hue. If you want an authentic experience, eat the waffle flat. It goes well with coffee. Throughout your experience at Café Mollie, James is there to answer all of your questions. It doesn’t matter whether it’s coffee or plants. He has a green thumb and is a collector of rare plants. “I wanted to open a cafe that isn’t Starbucks, where people come and go,” says Hyunh. “I want people to come and stay for a while, be it for work or to meet up with friends. Our coffee also tastes better.” Café Mollie occasionally hosts open mic events and art nights. Check out his Instagram page for more details. Cafe Mollie 6031 North 16th Street, # 5 Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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