Near the Tucson Convention Center downtown, there are plenty of historic buildings to take a gander at while strolling through the neighborhoods. At the corner of Cushing Street and Meyer Avenue, The Coronet is waiting to cure your appetite, around the corner, whiffs of Mexican cuisine are flowing out of the family-run El Minuto Cafe, and now there is a new neighbor just a little farther down the road.
After a successful soft opening over the weekend, EXO Roast Co. is planning to officially open its second location at 196 W. Simpson St. on Wednesday, February 23.
EXO Roast’s original location is nestled on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street, near Miller’s Surplus and Tap & Bottle, at 403 N. Sixth Ave.
The new spot has much of the same — delicious roasts, friendly staff, a sense of local, and baked bites that make you feel warm inside — but a good amount of new is apparent, too.
The location on Simpson Street is actually inside a historic 1885 adobe home, which has been converted into EXO Roast’s new office, comes equipped with a kitchen that serves as the supplier of baked goods for both locations, and there’s even a patio that offers comfort when the weather is just right.
Something different about the new spot is that there’s no public Wi-Fi throughout the space — perfect for those looking to disconnect and then reconnect with others through in-person conversations.
EXO Roast Co. shared the following on Instagram:
“We take great responsibility in this endeavor and hope to cultivate many relationships and collaborations in our community. This effort would not have come together without the effort of some great friends along the way.”
Hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily at both locations (beginning Wednesday, February 23 at the new location on Simpson Street).
Exo Roast Co. is located at 196 W. Simpson St. and 403 N. Sixth Ave. For more information, visit exocoffee.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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