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Cafe Elite ★ Reviewer recommended

Lakewood · 11122 S Steele St · ★ 4.12 (8 reviews) · $

3 local reviewers checked this · Reviewer score 5.2/10 · ✓ Checked recently (Oct 4)

Local verdict: “Best for: people who care about the coffee. Grab-and-go — skip it if you want to sit and stay.”

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Drive‑thru coffee hub with a splash of energy drinks; the Wave Energy Drink and a Salted Caramel cupcake latte draw regulars, and the menu stays budget‑friendly for commuters grabbing breakfast sandwiches or a quick frappe. Reviewers say it serves up the best drinks in town, and the stand offers fast takeout and delivery.

Hours · Open now

Monday4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Known for: Frosted animal cracker frap · Blended caramel apple redbull · Cookie butter blended chai · Cookies n cream inspired cold brew · Salted carmel cupcake latte · Steele street original · Quad soy white mocha · Funfetti cake batter

Phone: +1 253-302-3771

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What people say

A poster describes The Wave as the shop's top energy drink, bright blue with blue-raspberry and coconut flavors, plus a sugar-free mango, guava, and passionfruit drink that tasted like summer. — via IG

Another says a Cafe Elite caramel frappe hits different. — via IG

The shop's own Steele Street account walks through a blended caramel apple Red Bull with Granny Smith apple, Red Bull, caramel drizzle, and whipped cream. — via IG

One poster names Stella, their whole-bean coffee, as a favorite product. — via IG

One account spotlights the mango strawberry smoothie, calling the blend flawless. — via IG

The brand account declares a new favorite drink worthy of running in for, calling it a chef's-kiss pick. — via IG

Another poster is fueling their days with the quad soy white mocha. — via IG

The brand's Steele Street account says it is obsessed with the salted caramel cupcake latte. — via IG

One poster notes that Anne loves the baristas at Cafe Elite. — via IG