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Moka & Co

Moka & Co just opened a new location in downtown Chandler's Heritage District and it is easily one of the most visually striking coffee shops in the East Valley. If you care at all about design, walk in just for that. You will not regret it. The space stops you in your tracks. Large floor to ceiling glass panes wrap the entrance. Inside, custom geometric wood carvings cover the walls and woven pendant lights hang overhead, all of it illuminated by soft backlighting that keeps the room warm but crisp. The barista counter is wrapped in bright marble. The furniture is sleek light wood with gorgeous woven chairs that somehow feel both minimal and comfortable at the same time. It is the kind of interior that makes you wonder who designed it and whether they do residential work. Oh, and there is a gorgeous Victoria Arduino espresso machine behind the bar. The Mesa location runs a super automatic machine. Chandler gets the Eagle One. We lucked out. There are two outdoor seating areas, one in the front and one at the back. The front faces Chandler's Heritage District and the Crowne Plaza across the street. It is a great people watching spot with the park in view and steady foot traffic on a Friday evening. The back shares a wall with Craft 64's patio, which was absolutely packed during my visit. If you want quiet, go inside or sit out front. Indoors is remarkably calm with plenty of tables and power outlets if you need to plug in. The area itself is one of the more walkable pockets in the East Valley. Dining, unique shops, Saturday farmers market and regular events make this a destination neighborhood worth spending a few hours in. Now, the drinks. Moka & Co is a Yemeni specialty coffee brand with a genuine farm to cup story. The original founder comes from a family of coffee farmers in Yemen who continue to grow beans on high altitude farms to this day. That origin story is real and it matters. For the espresso, I asked the barista to show me the actual beans going into the grinder and they looked medium roast to my eye. But the shot pulled bold and dark, 18 grams at 28 seconds. My honest take is that I kept thinking about what those Yemeni beans could taste like if the roast let them speak a little more (to the lighter side). But that is my bias as someone who gravitates toward light roasts. Bold coffee drinkers will be genuinely happy here. The Mufawar was the most interesting thing I tried. It is ground coffee mixed with cardamom, a touch of cinnamon and hints of ginger, all simmered with full fat milk or cream and strained into the cup. It arrives very hot and the cardamom leads from start to finish. It was good in its own way and it felt authentic. It is not for everyone but if cardamom is your thing, order it without hesitation. The Adeni Chai was an unexpected highlight. I only had a small cold sample but the tea flavor was clean and dominant. Worth ordering. The food is worth your attention too. I tried the potato samboosa, the spinach pie and the feta pie. The feta pie was the clear winner, genuinely delicious with soft dough. The spinach pie was solid as well. The pastry case also has cinnamon rolls, almond croissants and various Middle Eastern options if you want something on the sweeter side. Moka & Co is a family's legacy poured into a cup and carried across oceans to Chandler's old downtown. They are growing fast across Arizona and based on this Heritage District location, it is easy to see why. The brand is polished, the space is beautiful and the Yemeni coffee culture they are bringing to the East Valley is something most locals are only now getting their first look at. Go for the atmosphere, stay for the Mufawar and leave some room for the feta pie. 👉Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Traditional Coffee Mufawar • Maleki • Sana'ani • Qishr • Jubani • Saudi • Turkish Traditional Coffee Tea Adeni Chai • Yemeni Tea • Saffron Adeni • Iced Adeni Chai • Matcha Tea Specialty Lattes Dubai Chocolate Latte • Moka Spice Latte • Brown Sugar Shaken • Pistachio Latte • Saffron Latte • Biscoff Latte • Spanish Latte • Salted Caramel Latte • Caramel Macchiato • White Moka Latte Matcha Lattes Matcha • Pistachio Matcha • Lavender Matcha • Strawberry Matcha • Mango Matcha Latte Espresso Bar Espresso • Americano • Cappuccino • Latte • Mocha Latte • Cortado Refreshers Dragon Fruit • Passion Fruit • Vimto Fruit • Strawberry • Hibiscus • Mango Coffee + More House Brew • Cold Brew • French Press • Pour Over • Hot Chocolate Frozen Blends Lemon-Mint • Strawberry-Banana • Pineapple-Mango • Pineapple • Mixed Berry Alt. Creamer Alt. Creamer 👉Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Pastries & Sweets Almond Croissant • French Croissant • Biscoff Cheesecake • Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake • Cinnamon Rolls • Biscoff Milk Cake • Golden Chip Milk Cake • Pistachio Milk Cake • Honeycomb Bites • Baklava • Cookies • Cannoli Savory Items Potato Samboosa • Zatar • Beef Samboosa • Cheese Pie • Spinach Pie • Meat Pie Check out the other Moka & Co's Mesa location here. 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Number and Street: 58 W Buffalo St

La Marzocco

Phoenix

Maleta Cafe

Maleta Cafe at 147 E Adams St. in downtown Phoenix has a menu of travel inspired creative specialty lattes, house made syrups and quality beans worth seeking out. It is tucked inside the Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC). Adams St. is one of my favorite street in downtown Phoenix. It has shade, a cozy feel and one of the most spectacular murals in the city running 190 feet along the block. And now it has a specialty coffee shop that actually belongs here. Maleta Cafe feels less like a shop that rented a spot and more like something that grew out of the building itself. That is because, in a way...it did. Owner Ms. Maria Miranda spent roughly 10 years volunteering at ALAC before she ever pulled an espresso shot there. She came in as an ASU intern and eventually helped shape the center through social media, event planning and art curation. She also brought serious coffee experience with her including time behind the bar at Aruma Cafe in Tempe. Maleta Cafe is the result of all that history and of years of travel. Her signature drinks are named after the places she has been and the flavors follow. Walking in through the double glass doors and you get the picture quickly. On your left, small wooden bistro tables sit against a white wall covered in colorful framed artwork. Directly ahead, a large ornate gold framed portrait commands the room and tells you exactly where you are. On the right is the service area where Maria works. There is a simple bench and a small white side table nearby if you want to wait for your drink while taking in the exhibits. But do not stop there. Once you have your coffee, keep going. The gallery opens up into multiple large rooms with plenty of seating and art covering every wall. A hallway leads you deep into the back toward a quiet nook with two accent chairs. Loop further and you pass through a photography area and a music room before coming back around to the front. Leave the laptop in the bag. Put the phone away. Every time your eye lands somewhere, there is a painting, a sculpture or an installation waiting for you. Sip your coffee and just take it in. The building has a real campus feel to it. ALAC was built in 2009 specifically because Phoenix lacked a Latino cultural center, and walking through it, that origin story makes complete sense. Now, the coffee. The beans are from Pair Cupworks (a name this website knows well) and the current offering is a Mexican Chiapas roast with notes of chocolate, brown sugar and raisins. Maria does a single size for her lattes, which is actually a smart call and I respect that. You get a proper double shot and the right balance every time. I had the latte and it was exactly what a well made espresso drink should be. My only gripe is a personal one. I kept wishing for a natural processed beans like an Ethiopean. Something with more floral and fruity character. But that is just me being spoiled. Most people prefer the cleaner, less fruity notes that a washed coffee brings and the Chiapas delivers that really well. My wife ordered the Cairo. It arrived with a small Egyptian flag on top and a piece of actual date fruit sitting right there in the drink. Maria told us that is how they serve it in Egypt. Something she picked up from her travels there. The caramel and cold foam finish tied it together nicely. Balanced, not too sweet and genuinely fun to look at. And then there are the cookies. The buttered toast strawberry jam cookie has been living rent free in my head since I visited. Maria's friend bakes the goodies and they are amazing 10 out of 10! Enough said. One more thing worth mentioning. Maria told me she is considering adding pour over service in the next few months. I noticed the Chemex already on the shelf, so it sounds like this is closer to happening than not. This is super exciting for the slow bar fans. ALAC sits right between the Phoenix Convention Center and Symphony Hall with the Hyatt Regency across the street. It is a well positioned spot for commuters and visitors alike. And if you are visiting from out of town and happen to love murals and art, this stretch of downtown is a goldmine. The 190 foot welcome mural runs right along Adams St. and just around the corner on Central Ave. is "Timeless," a 144 foot piece on the side of the Renaissance Hotel that actually changes appearance as the sun moves across the sky throughout the day. Come for the coffee. Stay for the walls. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Specialty Coffee Doppio • Americano • Drip • Cortado • Cappuccino • Latte Spring Specials Cairo • Perth • Tainan Matcha Strawberry • Passion Fruit • Coconut • Mango • Guava Milks Whole Milk ▶Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Food Salted caramel cinnamon • Crumble coffee cake • Buttered toast & Strawberry • Jam Cookie • Taiwanese chocolate castella • Cake Explore Top Phoenix Coffee Shops All Coffee Shops in Phoenix Moxie Coffee Co. Indigo Room Coffee Futuro WeBe Coffee Roasters The Coffee Builders Daydreamer Coffee Collective Coffee /* ============================================ SECTION 4: MAIN CONTAINER & SECTION BUFFERING ============================================ */ .az-nav-container { background-color: #f8f5f1; /* Your cream background look */ padding: 15px 10px; /* Slightly adjusted top/bottom padding to accommodate multiple sections */ margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #e8dfd6; } /* NEW: BUFFER SPACE BETWEEN SECTIONS This tells CSS: "If an .az-nav-section is NOT the last one in the container, add space at the bottom." 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Number and Street: 147 E Adams St.

La Marzocco

Phoenix

Fair Trade Cafe

Fair Trade Cafe in Downtown Phoenix, AZ is a Latina owned coffee shop and community space in the heart of the Roosevelt Row Arts District. The full menu is listed below. I first heard about Fair Trade Cafe when the owner Stephanie Vasquez appeared on Arizona Family (Channel 3). She was talking about everything being made fresh with no preservatives and I was already sold before the segment ended. Add the fact that it sits in one of my favorite parts of Phoenix and a visit was inevitable. Stephanie opened this place in 2007. That kind of staying power in Downtown Phoenix means something. The shop operates around a "coffee with a conscience" philosophy. The coffee is shade grown, organic and fair trade sourced. The food is made in house. The mission is genuine and you can feel it in the room. And what a room it is. High ceilings, rotating local art on the walls and a vibe that feels decorated with actual culture rather than a designer's idea of culture. Every month a different local artist gets the walls. The work is available for purchase too. It is a quiet but meaningful way to support the local art scene and it gives the space a personality that changes with the city around it. There are two places to sit outdoors. The front area faces the street/train and has more foot traffic and energy. The back patio is tucked into an alcove behind the building and feels almost hidden. I split my time between both and the back patio was the better find. Shaded and calm. A small escape from the Phoenix sun. Now, the coffee. The beans come directly from Cayetano Coffee, a family farm in Mexico that grows single origin beans and does not blend them. They sun dry the beans for three weeks, which is the kind of process that usually signals natural processing and all the fruity complexity that comes with it. So I had high hopes going in. I ordered the latte in the small size (worth noting that both sizes get the same number of shots) and was let down. The roast was so dark that it essentially erased everything the farm worked to build into those beans. Think of it like ordering a great steak and getting it well done. The raw material is there. The execution is not. My advice is to skip the espresso drinks entirely (unless you are a fan of dark/strong coffee). Go for the matcha instead. I also had the Matcha Madness Flight which comes with three different matcha drinks. This was the right call. The flight includes a Maple Sea Salt matcha latte topped with sea salt cold foam, an Earl Grey matcha latte and an Ube matcha latte topped with house made ube whipped cream. All three were genuinely good but the Ube was the standout. Rich, distinct and not cloying. This is where Fair Trade Cafe shines and it is not particularly close. I also tried the lemon bar. It is house made like all the desserts here, but it was too sweet for me to finish. That was a little unfortunate. Service was slow but fine. Be prepared to wait five or more minutes for your drink especially in busy time. Free parking is available in the garage attached to the building from the back side. Fair Trade Cafe is a cool place to hang out in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Specialty Coffee Cup of Coffee • Cold Brew • Cafe Au Lait • Espresso • Americano • Cappuccino • Latte • Mocha Not Coffee Tea • Chai • Cocoa • Milk • Italian Soda • Organic Lemonade • Orange Juice • Matcha Smoothies Finikera Fresca • Desert Sunrise • Chica Fresa • Copper Citrus House Specialties Cafe Helado • The Phoenix • Jefita • Black Magic Woman • Gueritta • Guerita Milks & Flavors Whole • Nonfat • Soy • Almond • Breve • Coconut ▶Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Baked Goodies Pastry Bread • Cookies • Topped Bagel • Croissants • Stuffed Croissants • Buttered or Plain Bagel • Steel Cut Oatmeal Breakfast Sandwiches Breakfast Bagel • Breakfast Croissant • Breakfast Burrito • Chorizo Breakfast Soups, Salads & Small Plates Soup of the Moment • House Salad Hot Sandwiches Fair Trade Cuban Panini • Truffled Grilled Cheese Cold Sandwiches & Wraps BLT • Smoked Salmon Bagel • Turkey Wrap • Turkey Sandwich Explore Top Phoenix Coffee Shops All Coffee Shops in Phoenix Moxie Coffee Co. 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Number and Street: 1020 N 1st Ave

In-House Roaster Probat Kees Van Der Westen

Chandler

Aristocrat Coffee Roasters

Aristocrat Coffee Roasters is a new specialty coffee shop in Downtown Chandler, AZ. The menu includes espresso drinks, Greek coffee, pour-over (coming soon) and desserts. Paul Rouvas is Greek. He named his coffee shop after his favorite saxophone (which hangs proudly on the wall). He worked alongside his father in the restaurant industry for years and carries a long list of SCA certifications under his belt. And somewhere along the way he fell deeply in love with coffee. That combination of hospitality instinct and coffee nerd energy is exactly what Downtown Chandler needed. When I walked into Aristocrat for the first time, the first thing I noticed was the machine. Sitting on the bar was a black Kees Van Der Westen Spirit espresso machine. I had seen one years ago at a coffee shop out on the west coast during my travels. I thought I would never see one again. Here it was, in Chandler. Paul knows what he is doing. Currently, espresso is made using single origin Mexican Chiapas beans. I am not always a huge fan of Chiapas, but Paul pulled a latte that was phenomenal! The Kees does not hurt. And here is something I appreciate: hot lattes come in one size. One. If a coffee shop offers you three or four size options, that is usually not a good sign. Every size change throws off calibration and you lose the balance of the drink. At Aristocrat, you do not have to worry about that. My wife ordered a Freddo Cappuccino (half sweet). For those unfamiliar, it is a popular Greek iced coffee made with a double shot of espresso shaken with ice and topped with thick cold frothed milk. I may have stolen a few sips when she was not looking. It was layered, creamy and perfectly sweet. I highly recommend it. Paul is also obsessed with roasting quality. He measures the moisture content of green coffee to make sure it lands in the optimal range. He roasts on a Probat which is about as serious as it gets for heat retention and thermal consistency. This is some serious high tech equipment here. Pour-over options are not ready as of my first visit (mid-March) but they are coming very soon. A Chemex setup is already in place and counter mounted heat lamps are already installed. That kind of detail tells you everything about what to expect. Parking is easy. There is free street parking and a free city garage right across the street. There is also a nice patio for the cooler months. Aristocrat Coffee Roasters is in soft opening right now. And honestly, as someone who lives in the East Valley, I find that exciting. This neighborhood does not always get first dibs on the best things. But here is a shop with a world-class espresso machine, a roaster who measures moisture content in green coffee, SCA certifications on the wall and Greek coffee on the menu. This is the kind of place that other cities brag about having. It is right here in Downtown Chandler. Go now, while it is still quiet. You will want to say you were there early. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Coffee Drip of the Day • Espresso • Americano • Cortado • Cappuccino • Latte • Cold Brew/Nitro • Pour Over • Freddo Espresso • Freddo Cappuccino Not Coffee Hot Tea • Iced Tea • Lemonade • Energy Drink • Bottled Soda • Hot Chocolate • Matcha Latte • Chai Latte Milks & Flavors Skim • Whole • 1/2 & 1/2 • Oat • Syrup ▶Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Pastries & Sweets Muffins • Danishes • Lemon Raspberry Bars See more local Arizona coffee roasters that prioritize meticulously sourced single-origin beans Mythical Coffee Roasters - Gilbert Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery - Chandler See my list of the best roaster cafes in Arizona for more shops that roast their own beans in-house.

Number and Street: 201 S Washington St

La Marzocco

Tucson

Rosebud Bakery

Rosebud Bakery in Tucson, AZ has a menu full of house made pastries and specialty espresso drinks worth getting up early for. And I mean that literally. I went in on a Sunday afternoon around 1PM and half the pastry case was already gone. The regulars know something the rest of us do not. They show up early. So take the hint: plan your visit for the morning and you will be rewarded. Go late and you will be doing the walk of shame past an empty display case. The place itself is tiny and charming in the best possible way. You can sit right at the counter and watch the team work in an open kitchen directly in front of you. It has that rare quality where the space feels lived in and warm but not sloppy. It was packed when I got there and I completely understood why. Now here is where I need to be upfront about something. I walked in expecting the bakery to carry the show and the coffee to just be along for the ride. I was wrong. Spectacularly wrong. The coffee here is exceptional. Rosebud pulls their shots on a La Marzocco Linea (the real deal) and they source their beans from Ruby Colorful Coffees out of Wisconsin. My first reaction was honest skepticism. We have a ton of great roasters right here in Arizona and Tucson. Why go all the way to Wisconsin? And then I tasted the espresso. Ruby's Creamery blend is their flagship and it earns that title. The flavor profile runs through fig, cherry, almond and dark chocolate. The blend pulls from Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala and Peru. And the name is not just branding. It genuinely produces a creamy espresso that is hard to forget. One of the best lattes I have had (and I have had a lot). They also offer only a single size for their lattes. Regular readers know what that signals to me: a perfectly calibrated drink. No guessing. No upsizing your way into a watered down mess. I should mention the Creamery blend may be seasonal so I honestly do not know what Ruby beans they will be serving when you get there. Worth the risk either way. On the bakery side, the Oatmeal Date Cookie was genuinely great. The Orange Cardamom Cinnamon Roll and the Asparagus Goat Cheese Galette were solid but maybe slightly below the level the hype suggests. Go with managed expectations on the savory side. Rosebud Bakery arrived on my radar as a pastry destination. It is leaving my memory as a coffee destination that also makes good pastries. That kind of surprise is rare and it is everything. Get there early. Order the latte. Thank me later. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Coffee & Espresso Espresso Shot • Cortado • Cappuccino • Latte • Mocha • Americano • Drip Coffee • Cold Brew Other Beverages Blackberry Vanilla Latte • Matcha Latte • Chai Latte • Golden Milk • Rosebud Iced Jamaica Hot Tea Herbal Mint (Peppermint, Chamomile & Lavender) • English Breakfast • Earl Grey Milks & Flavors Oatmilk • Cardamon • Cinnamon Piloncillo • Honey Lavender • Blackberry Vanilla Syrup ▶Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Savory Mushroom Gruyere Quiche • Tomato, Greens, and Feta Quiche • Ham Gruyere and Mustard Croissant • Asparagus Goat Cheese Galette Sweets & More Rosebud Granola • Orange Cardamom Cinnamon Roll • Basil Lemon Parmesan Scone • Oatmeal Date Cookie ▶Click to View the Bread Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. 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Number and Street: 844 S 6th Ave

ORGANIC COFFEE La Marzocco

Scottsdale

Firefly Organic Coffee & Market

Firefly Organic Coffee & Market in Scottsdale has a menu built around one simple idea: clean ingredients. It sits right off the 101 at Pima Center, and it feels like a small organic coffee bar collided with a health focused pantry in the best possible way. The coffee program runs on beans from Momentto Coffee Roasters. It is a roaster invested in sustainable, low acidity and mycotoxin free coffee. These beans will prevent the "post-cup regret" and your gut will thank you. The espresso blend (called Espresso Forte) is medium bodied and smooth. Organic milk throughout. The menu is focused. Espresso, americanos, cappuccinos, lattes. No sprawl, no gimmicks. If you are usually the person quietly hoping the shop you walked into uses decent milk, Firefly is going to feel like a relief. Then there is the Firefly Glow Latte. Espresso, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, sea salt and a collagen boost thrown in for good measure. It is their most popular drink and I can see why people love it. Personally, I found it to be a lot of things happening at once (the cinnamon is not shy and apparently there are 8 grams of protein quietly lurking in there). Whether that sounds incredible or mildly chaotic probably tells you everything you need to know about whether it is your drink. Either way, it is fun and it is theirs. The market side is what makes Firefly genuinely hard to categorize. Raw cow milk in glass bottles. Eggs. Grass fed beef from Arizona producers. Jars of local raw honey. It is not a full grocery store. The selection is focused and carefully chosen. What makes it different from the coffee counter inside your local Fry's is that this is a coffee shop first. A real one. Run by real people. On my visit, Ashley (who co-owns the place and is also known for her work with Jigsaw Health, a wellness and supplement company) was behind the bar making drinks herself. The product mix looks like it was curated by someone who actually uses everything on the shelf. The health culture thread runs through the whole place without ever feeling preachy. This is not an Old Town stroll in flip flops kind of spot. Firefly lives in a business complex at Pima Center right off the freeway. For some people, the narrower menu, limited hours and single location in a business park will be a downside. For others, especially anyone trying to keep their food and drink on the cleaner side, that is exactly the appeal. If you want a well made organic latte and the ability to walk out with raw milk and real pantry staples in the same trip, Firefly is absolutely worth a visit. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. House Specials Firefly Glow Latte • Sea Salt Mocha Latte Seasonal Gingerbread Glow Latte • Merry Mint Mocha Latte • Maple Pecan Latte • Midnight Vanilla Latte • Desert Lavender Latte • Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte • Orange Bloom Latte • Firefly Float Organic Coffee Latte • Cappuccino • Americano • Cortado • Espresso • Bullet Proof Coffee • Cold Brew • House Drip Not Coffee Hot Chocolate • Hot Vanilla Milk • Chai • Matcha • Iced Tea • Green Tea • Black Tea • Herbal Tea • Jigsaw Electrolyte Refresher Upgrades Jigsaw Collagen Boost • Extra Espresso Shot • Whipped Cream • Cold Foam Milks & Flavors Whole • Skim • Heavy Cream • Half & Half • Almond • Oat • Coconut • Vanilla • Chocolate • Caramel • Maple • Honey • Raspberry • Blackberry • Pecan • Lavender • Sugar Free Vanilla Explore Scottsdale Coffee Favorites Scottsdale Coffee Guide Firefly Organic Coffee Lux Max Annex Curate Cafe Tamosan Coffee Lounge Village Coffee Roastery Light Heart Coffee Fourtillfour Cafe /* ============================================ SECTION 4: MAIN CONTAINER & SECTION BUFFERING ============================================ */ .az-nav-container { background-color: #f8f5f1; /* Your cream background look */ padding: 15px 10px; /* Slightly adjusted top/bottom padding to accommodate multiple sections */ margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #e8dfd6; } /* NEW: BUFFER SPACE BETWEEN SECTIONS This tells CSS: "If an .az-nav-section is NOT the last one in the container, add space at the bottom." 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Number and Street: 9035 E Pima Center Pkwy Suite 13

Probat La San Marco

Tempe

King Coffee

King Coffee is a gem tucked into S. Mill Ave across from the ASU Art Museum & the Music Building. The vibe is chill and unpretentious in the best possible way. Getting there is half the fun. The front of the building has a couple of spots but they are either handicap or capped at 15 minutes. The main parking lot is behind the building and is reached through a narrow single lane passage under a canopy of massive established trees. Walking from the car to the entrance feels like a brief escape from the city. The large trees cast shade over the walkway and give the whole approach a quiet almost residential feel. The exterior is low profile and charming. Warm exposed brick, a muted coral pink roofline and window decals keep the branding minimal. A deep overhang covers a narrow patio with small bistro tables. Three doors face you when you arrive. Use the orange one. The blue doors lead you straight behind the counter into the barista's workspace (do not ask me how I know). Inside, the room opens up nicely. Dark exposed wood beams run across the ceiling above polished concrete floors and warm interior brick walls. Wheeled high top tables with industrial stools make the layout flexible and functional. The whole room feels productive without feeling corporate. Students with laptops, people in quiet conversation and nobody in a rush. Now, the coffee. The owner roasts all the beans off site and brings them in fresh. The espresso blend is where things get interesting. It is a medium roast combination of Sumatran, Ethiopian and Costa Rican beans. On paper that sounds like a lot. In practice it is one of the more pleasant espresso surprises I have had in a while! Here is why it works. Each origin is pulling its own weight. The Sumatra provides the foundation which is earthy, full bodied and low in acidity. The Ethiopian brings the brightness and the "pop" (think fruit, floral lift and complexity). The Costa Rican plays the role of balanced mediator that keeps the cup from going in any extreme direction. Medium roast is the right call here because it hits the sweet spot where the Maillard reaction (the chemical process that develops chocolate, nutty and caramel flavors during roasting) has done its work without burning off the origin character of each bean. Then add whole milk to the equation. During a medium roast, sugars in the bean caramelize partially. When that espresso meets steamed whole milk, those caramel notes bond beautifully with the lactose in the milk. The result is a cup that is smooth and delicious. I went in with modest expectations given the blend description. I was completely wrong and happily so. This is a winning formula and I genuinely hope the owner keeps it exactly as is. The drip gets the Colombian exclusively which is a solid and reliable choice for a filter brew. The cold brew is made from the Costa Rican beans. This makes a lot of sense given how clean and approachable this origin is when brewed cold over time. We also ordered the Strawberry Chantilly Latte modified as a matcha. They said yes to the mod without hesitation which is quite nice. This item was from the spring seasonal menu. It is built on a house made strawberry puree (not a commercial syrup) paired with matcha. The matcha was on the stronger side but it balanced beautifully against the brightness of the strawberry. The result was a delicious drink worth coming back for specifically. A word on syrups in general here. The regular specialty drinks may use commercial syrups, which is standard practice at most shops. But the seasonal specials are where the kitchen puts in real work with house made ingredients. Seek those out. Do not be shy about asking what is currently house made versus commercial. The difference shows up in the cup! King Coffee is the kind of place that earns its regulars quietly. No grand gestures, no performance. Just a well considered space, a genuinely good espresso blend and a staff that accommodates without making a fuss about it. For a Mill Ave spot that could easily coast on foot traffic alone, it does not. That says a lot. 👉Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Coffee Drip • Espresso • Cortado • Americano • Cold Brew • Cappuccino • Latte Tea Earl Grey • Chamomile Hibiscus • African Rooibos • Moroccan Mint • Southern Belle • Tea Latte Lattes & More Chai Latte • Matcha Latte Other Italian Soda • Grandma's Limeade • Fizzy Fusion • Hot Cocoa Spring Specials Sunny Daze Matcha • Strawberry Chantilly Latte • Citrus Spritz • Garden of Roses Milks Oat Milk • Almond Milk • Breve Syrups Vanilla • Caramel • Toasted Marshmallow • Lavender • Hazelnut • Maple • English Toffee • Mocha • White Mocha • Agave • Orange • Pistachio • Cinnamon • Honey • Peppermint • Brown Sugar • Almond • Coconut • Kiwi • Peach • Pineapple • Blue Raspberry • Raspberry • Banana • Blueberry • Strawberry • Green Apple • Lemon • Cherry • Blackberry • Sugar Free Vanilla • Sugar Free Strawberry • Sugar Free Caramel • Sugar Free Peach • Sugar Free Almond 👉Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Sandwiches & Burritos King's PB-B • Veggie Panini • Turkey Pesto Panini • Breakfast Burrito • Breakfast Panini • Veggie Breakfast Panini Bagels Plain • Everything • Jalapeño-Cheddar • Cream Cheese • Butter • Peanut-Butter Pastries Gourmet Protein Cookies

Number and Street: 1020 S Mill Ave

BFC

Phoenix

A.T. Oasis Coffee & Tea Shop

A.T. Oasis Coffee is one of the most special coffee experiences in Phoenix. This is a place where the coffee is rooted in genuine origin. The food is made daily by hand and the staff treat every single person who walks through the door like a cherished friend. The shop sits on a strip along Thomas Road with plenty of parking. It is a modest storefront from the outside but the moment you step in the room opens up into something warm and culturally rich. Wooden tables and chairs fill the floor. Along the walls there are tall shelving units running nearly floor to ceiling. Coffee bags are neatly stacked row after row alongside mugs, traditional brewing equipment and ornate pottery. An Oud (a traditional stringed instrument of Middle Eastern and North African origin) is mounted proudly on the upper shelf. Raw honey jars and loose leaf teas in clear containers fill the remaining shelves. There is a patio out front if you prefer to sit in the open air. Ethiopia is where the story of coffee begins. The coffee plant (Coffea arabica) is believed to have originated in the forests of Ethiopia. This is why Ethiopia is considered the true birthplace of the world's most beloved drink. What makes Ethiopian coffee so remarkable is that a significant number of its native coffee varieties remain uncataloged by scientists. There are likely countless wild varieties that the world has not yet named or tasted. When you drink Ethiopian coffee you are drinking something ancient and deeply complex. No other origin carries that weight. Aisha and Abdul are the heart of this shop. They import Ethiopian beans and work with a local roaster to bring them to life. The two primary offerings are the Yirgacheffe (yur·guh·chef) and the Sidama. The Yirgacheffe (named after its growing region in southern Ethiopia) is tea-like and delicate and is known for bright floral and citrus notes. The Sidama is a fuller bodied cup with deeper fruit complexity and a hint of chocolate and light spice. Both are exceptional and available as whole bean bags to take home. The espresso blend combines both the Yirgacheffe and the Sidama. I understand the thinking behind it. Blending is a common way to chase balance and broaden appeal. But in this case I felt the Yirgacheffe's natural acidity got amplified in the espresso process (pressure) and the Sidama's rich depth did not quite get the room it deserves. The latte I ordered (hot with whole milk) was still genuinely good and I enjoyed it. But I kept thinking how extraordinary it could be with the Sidama carrying the espresso on its own or perhaps a Ethiopian Guji if they ever consider expanding the lineup. This is less a complaint and more a quiet wish from someone who clearly wants to see what these beans can really do at full expression. The drip and cold brew on the other hand are matched with the Yirgacheffe exclusively. That is exactly the right call. Filter brewing methods are where the Yirgacheffe truly shines, coaxing out those delicate floral aromatics that espresso tends to overshadow. I tried samples of both and they were excellent. Now, the A.T. Ginger Coffee. Listed on the menu as a trademark item, is described as a special ginger spice coffee that Aisha herself developed. The menu notes that Aisha and her staff pour their heart and soul into every cup. I have not tried it yet but regulars of this shop rave about it. It is on my list for my next visit and I have a strong feeling it will be worth calling out in its own right. The A.T. Chai Tea is made from scratch using a unique organic blend of spices. The Black Spice Tea is another house specialty, prepared with Aisha's own secret spice blend. Both feel like extensions of the same care that runs through everything here. Do not leave without trying the Sambusas. They are made fresh daily, lightly fried and filled with lentils. They are not spicy at all which makes them approachable for just about anyone. I bought some to take home and they disappeared quickly. One last thing. A.T. Oasis sits just minutes from the Phoenix Microcenter, which finally opened its doors here after what felt like an eternity of waiting. If you are making the trip out to Thomas Road for Microcenter, this shop is a natural and very worthy stop. Consider it your reward for the drive. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Espresso Bar Cappuccino • Macchiato • Americano • Cafe Latte • Vanilla Latte • Caramel Latte • Cafe Mocha • Double Espresso • Hot Chocolate Coffee Bar Drip Coffee • Red Eye Drip Coffee • A.T. Ginger Coffee • Cold Brew • Iced Coffee Roasted Coffee Beans Yirgacheffe • Sidamo • Espresso Blend • A.T. Ginger Coffee Teas Black Spice Tea • Green Mint Tea • A.T. Chai Tea • A.T. Dirty Chai Tea • All Herbal Tea • Black Spice Mint Tea • Hibiscus Smoothies Real Fruit Smoothie (Mango & Strawberry) Milks & Flavors Almond Milk • Oat Milk • Extra Flavor • Honey ▶Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Eats Full Mudammas • Sambusa • Chicken Sandwich • A.T. House Salad • Quiche Vegetable • Hummus Bean Salad • Turkey Sandwich Bakery Variety of Baked Goods Explore Top Phoenix Coffee Shops All Coffee Shops in Phoenix Moxie Coffee Co. Indigo Room Coffee Futuro WeBe Coffee Roasters The Coffee Builders Daydreamer Coffee Collective Coffee /* ============================================ SECTION 4: MAIN CONTAINER & SECTION BUFFERING ============================================ */ .az-nav-container { background-color: #f8f5f1; /* Your cream background look */ padding: 15px 10px; /* Slightly adjusted top/bottom padding to accommodate multiple sections */ margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #e8dfd6; } /* NEW: BUFFER SPACE BETWEEN SECTIONS This tells CSS: "If an .az-nav-section is NOT the last one in the container, add space at the bottom." This prevents cramping but keeps the final box looking neat. */ .az-nav-section:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8dfd6; /* Optional: A subtle divider line. 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Number and Street: 4613 E Thomas Rd

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