phoenix: copper star coffee

we went to phoenix this weekend to visit friends and catch some padres spring training. on saturday we stopped in to copper star coffee in the melrose section of phoenix, which is attempting to become a new gay area for the city. copper star sits in a converted gas station and has a smallish side patio, but a large opening into the cafe, which gives it an open, breezy feel. interesting art, cool bathroom doors and comfortable yet fun-looking couches make up the interior. a good alternative to the ubiquitous starbucks throughout this suburban city.