# The Center of The Universe: Thrift Store in Payson, UT

> The Center of The Universe is a thrift store in Payson, UT.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ut/payson/the-center-of-the-universe/

A cafe, tea house, and coffee shop on Main Street in Payson that also runs a second-hand clothing shop. The menu features fancy toast, hot chocolate, chai lattes, and cinnamon rolls, and reviewers often mention the avocado toast. Community events happen nearly every night, including craft nights, live music, trivia, open mic Sundays, and poetry slams. Open Tuesday through Sunday, this inexpensive spot offers wheelchair accessible parking and restrooms.

> A cozy community cafe, tea house, and coffee shop, that also specializes in fancy toast and fancy hot chocolate, and even has a second-hand clothing shop! We have a rotating schedule of community events nearly every night, including craft nights, live music, trivia nights, our open mic Sundays, Poetry slams and much more. Follow us on IG or visit our website to find our full calendar.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 7 S Main St, Payson, UT 84651
- Website: http://cotucafe.com/
- Google rating: 4.8 from 83 reviews
- County: Utah County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.0434802,-111.7321448
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Price level: Inexpensive (Google)
- Star breakdown: 5★ 74, 4★ 5, 3★ 2, 2★ 1, 1★ 1

## Features

- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- About the business: Small business, LGBTQ+ friendly
- Parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking

## What reviewers mention

avocado toast (9), live music (5), chai latte (5), apple pie toast (3), cinnamon rolls (3), historic building (3), charcuterie bread (2), soft serve ice cream (2)

## Hours

- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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## More

- [All thrift stores in Payson, UT](https://thriftnearby.com/ut/payson/)

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