Arizona Coffee Shops Open Late
Discover your after hours Oasis. Good Coffee has no curfew!
Looking for coffee shops open late in Arizona? This guide features the best late night coffee shops across Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Tucson and beyond. I spent countless hours researching and visiting spots to put this together for the night owls, the late workers and anyone who refuses to let the evening end. These are the Arizona shops that keep the machines warm and the doors open when most places have already called it a night.
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Sahara is the Arabic word for desert. The tagline is Sand. Spice. Blossom. Opening press framed it as the first U.S. location of a Middle Eastern brand, with the interior built out by the Michigan firm Studio Swank.
The Vibe
Neutral walls, a desert mural, deep red rugs, arches and brass. Community seating inside and a small patio out front. It reads like a designed room rather than a leased one.
The Coffee Program
The anchor is Turkish coffee brewed in sand. A copper cezve sits sunk into a heated sand bed and the coffee climbs slowly into a dense foam. It is an Ethiopian medium and dark roast with cardamom, served hot with the grounds.
The espresso drinks lean sweet and self aware about it: a Spanish latte with condensed milk, a tiramisu latte under cold foam, a cardamom latte, a salted maple with maple whip. There is a ceremonial matcha program served cold in clean layers (blossom water, biscoff, coconut, strawberry). Karak chai, steeped with oriental spices, sits on the tea side.
The Baking
Pistachio and walnut baklava. Za'atar mana-eesh spread on flatbread to order. A za'atar and labneh croissant with sumac and sesame. Crepes and waffles that reach into the regional playbook, including a Dubai chocolate build with kunefe filling and pistachio sauce.
I am working on the full review. Please check back soon.
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Classics
Espresso β’ Americano β’ Latte β’ Cappuccino β’ Cold Brew β’ Ceremonial Matcha
Tea
Black, Green & Earl Grey β’ Chai Karak β’ Chai Latte β’ Desert
Turkish Coffee
Classic
Specialty Coffee
Spanish Latte β’ Cardamom Latte β’ Biscoff Latte β’ Salted Maple Latte β’ Tiramisu Latte β’ Orange Blossom Latte β’ Mont Blanc
Ceremonial Matcha
Strawberry Matcha β’ Salted Maple Matcha β’ Blossom Water Matcha β’ Biscoff Matcha β’ Mont Blanc Matcha β’ Coconut Matcha
Smoothies & Shakes
Strawberry Banana β’ Date β’ Banana Date
Refreshments
Strawberry Lime β’ Lemon - Mint β’ Guava Rose β’ Passion Wild Berry
Add-Ons
Cold Foam/Whip β’ Extra Shot β’ Extra DoubleShot
Milks
Oat β’ Almond
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Crepes and Waffles
Nutella β’ Biscoff β’ Pistachio β’ Kinder β’ Dubai chocolate
Savory Pastries
Zaatar (Thyme) Mana-eesh β’ Cheese Mana-eesh β’ Mix Mana-eesh β’ Croissant - Zaatar & Labneh β’ Butter Croissant β’ Zataar Croissant
Sweets
Walnut Baklava β’ Pistachio Baklava β’ Biscoff Milk Cake β’ Tres Leches Cake β’ Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
Number and Street:
610 E Bell Rd
Some of you have been getting coffee from a little red 1970 Chevy P10 truck around Phoenix for eight years. The truck is named Matilda and now this truck has a house. Matilda's All Day Cafe opened in February in a restored 1914 bungalow on 6th Avenue in the Roosevelt Historic District, the old Garden Bar building, and the team behind the First Place Coffee truck poured everything they built on the road straight into it. The truck itself is parked out front.
Devon McConville runs the show. She left a finance career in 2015 to pull shots at Royal Coffee Bar, launched the truck in 2018 with her partner Terrence Murtagh, and spent eight years building one of the most loyal followings in the Valley, one parking lot line at a time. Chef Matt Celaya, of the Mas Amable wood fired pop-up, runs the kitchen, so the food is serious too. The Phoenix New Times calls it part cafe, part restaurant, part bar and the crowds agree. Lines form before opening and the front lawn comes with blankets.
The Vibe: A craftsman bungalow done up like a vintage brasserie, oxblood tile coffee bar, curated nooks, a shaded back patio and a front garden where people genuinely linger. This is a slow down place, not a grab and go.
The Coffee Program: The First Place drink roster, served all day now. Espresso is all doubles, pulled on a La Marzocco. The signature drinks are the reason people came to the truck and they came along: the Honeycomb with raw honey, vanilla bean and cinnamon, the Diablo with chocolate and chile de arbol, the lavender L.E.O. Seasonal menus rotate through genuinely weird and good territory (tahini fig, brown butter rosemary butterscotch, cafe de olla). House syrups and real ingredients, Califia oat and almond milk, no pump syrup in sight. Batch and flash brew coffee are listed as rotating. The team has said they plan to pilot their own roasting here, but no evidence they are roasting yet, so treat the beans as a question, not an answer.
The Baking: Pastries from The Dinersaur and Chaconne Patisserie plus sourced local viennoiserie. The affogato pairs Gilbert's Cream of the Crop ice cream with a First Place shot.
The full in person review is still coming. On the visit we will confirm the machine model, whether the roasting pilot has actually started, who roasts their beans right now and the batch brew rotation.
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Matilda's Originals
Honeycomb β’ Diablo β’ Cafe de Olla β’ Golden β’ Shaken Peanut Butter β’ Espresso Tonic
Fall Collection
Smashing Pumpkin β’ Wild Cardamom β’ Baklava β’ Salted Maple
Coffee
Hot Coffee β’ Iced Coffee
Espresso
Espresso β’ Americano β’ Cortado β’ Cappuccino β’ Latte
Tea
Matcha Latte β’ Chai Tea Latte β’ Green Tea β’ Black Tea β’ Herbal Tea
Beverages
Orange Juice β’ Apple Juice β’ Lemonade β’ Frozen Lemonade β’ Mexican Coke β’ Diet Coke β’ Sprite β’ Mineragua Sparkling Water β’ Jarritos
Zero Proof
House Michenada β’ Ghia Berry Mocktail β’ N/A Spritz β’ N/A Amaro Highball β’ Unified Ferments Bottle
Bar
Mimosa β’ Orange Pineapple Mimosa β’ Bluebird Slush β’ Michelada β’ Bloody Mary β’ Carajillo β’ Second Wind
Beer
Coors Banquet β’ Miller High Life β’ Modelo Especial β’ House Michelada β’ Best Day N/A Beer
Draft Beer
Wren House
Wine
Sparkling β’ White β’ Rose β’ Orange β’ Red
Cocktails
Bluebird Slush β’ Photo Finish β’ Hang Ten β’ Victory Lap β’ Best in Show β’ Second Wind β’ Front Runner β’ Winner's Circle β’ Birdie β’ Copa de Oro
Add On Flavors
chocolate β’ vanilla bean β’ toasted caramel β’ local honey β’ lavender
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Breakfast Until 11 A.M.
Soft Scrambled Eggs β’ Savory Toast β’ Sweet Toast β’ Bread Pudding French Toast
Available Until 4 P.M.
Breakfast Sammy β’ House Granola & Yogurt
Lunch | 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Turkey Sandwich β’ Veggie Sandwich β’ Braised Pork Sandwich β’ Croque Monsieur β’ Grilled Cheese β’ B.L.T. β’ Caesar Salad β’ Caprese Salad
Sides | Until 4 P.M.
Roasted Potatoes & Aioli β’ Thick Cut Bacon β’ Sourdough Toast, Butter, & Jam β’ House Hot Sauce β’ Castelvetrano Olives β’ Baguette β’ Charcuterie
To Start
Charred Leek Dip β’ Marinated Bean Toast β’ Stone Fruit Salad β’ Caesar Salad β’ Baguette β’ Charcuterie
To Follow
Pasta Alla Norma β’ Tagliarini β’ Gnocchetti Sardo β’ Bistro Steak β’ Pork Chop β’ Cafe Chicken
To Finish
Roasted Pineapple Cake β’ The Morgenstern
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Number and Street:
822 N 6th Ave
The Coach Coffee Shop is a designer cafe located next to the Coach store at Tanger Outlets in Glendale.
I admit I am not much of a mall guy. but if I have to pick, I rather be in an outdoor open air mall over an enclosed one. That makes this a pretty easy coffee stop if you are already shopping at Tanger Outlets.
The location is also surprisingly convenient if you are coming specifically for the cafe. It sits in the middle on the east side of the property with direct access to mall entrance. You can park in the shaded garage on the east side and walk straight to the coffee counter without navigating the rest of the mall. That makes a quick coffee run much easier.
There is something important to understand about The Coach Coffee Shop. This is a hybrid brand experience and coffee counter rather than an independent local coffee house. While azcoffeeshops.com focuses primarily on local gems and artisan roasters, reader interest earned this luxury brand cafe a spot on the site. Consider this a special feature rather than a change in my core mission for the site.
The Coach Coffee Shop has a polished modern design that feels more like a New York diner crossed with a luxury boutique. Large glass windows bring in plenty of natural light. Clean lines and polished concrete floors give the space a sleek contemporary feel.
The cafe connects directly to the Coach retail floor through a wide open layout. Wood framing separates the coffee area from the merchandise without blocking the view. You can order a drink, sit for a while and still feel connected to the store around you.
It is clearly designed to be photographed. The space fits naturally into the world of boutique shopping and social media check ins.
Coach partnered with Portland based Stumptown Coffee Roasters to create an exclusive blend for their Coffee Shop. According to their website, this blend combines coffees from Latin America and Indonesia and was designed to work as both drip coffee and espresso.
You can also buy bags of the same coffee to take home.
The equipment certainly looks the part. Espresso is pulled on a manual La Marzocco Linea machine. The latte also gets a double shot regardless of size. That means ordering a larger latte gives you more milk rather than a balanced cup.
Unfortunately, the coffee itself did not quite live up to the presentation.
I ordered a medium latte. Stumptown describes the blend with tasting notes of milk chocolate, sweet toffee and a bright blood orange finish. I could not pick up those distinct flavors in the latte. Instead, I found the espresso profile fairly plain and lacking the depth I was hoping for.
This is where I think it is worth setting expectations. The Coach Coffee Shop is a luxury retail experience with a specialty coffee program. It is not a dedicated craft coffee shop. The branding and equipment suggest a higher level of coffee focus but my latte did not deliver the complexity I expected.
I also tried the Coach Tiramisu Latte.
The presentation was nice, but the drink was extremely sweet. I could not really taste the coffee underneath it. I am also not sure whether espresso is part of the drink because the sweetness completely dominated what I was tasting. If you are looking for a dessert style drink, that sweetness may be exactly what you want.
The Raspberry Matcha was more interesting.
Before mixing it, the matcha itself had a mellow grassy flavor that felt pretty average. Once everything was mixed together, the drink became more balanced. It is still very sweet though. In my opinion, the sweetness works well if you are treating this as a dessert drink but it also overwhelms the matcha itself.
The Coach Coffee Shop is an interesting addition to the Phoenix coffee scene because it occupies a very different space from the independent cafes I normally cover.
The setting is polished. The design is attractive. The Stumptown partnership is interesting and the coffee program has some legitimate specialty coffee credentials behind it.
For me though, the drinks did not quite match the experience surrounding them. I enjoyed the space more than I enjoyed the coffee.
If you are already shopping at Tanger Outlets, it is an easy place to stop for a drink. If you are specifically searching for an exceptional cup of coffee, I would temper your expectations.
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Fall Favorites
Pumpkin Spice Latte β’ Pumpkin Spice Matcha β’ Pumpkin Spice Chai β’ Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew
Signature
Coach Tiramisu Latte β’ Shaken Espresso
Coffee
Coach Brew β’ Cold Brew β’ Americano β’ Cappuccino β’ Latte
Matcha
Strawberry β’ Raspberry
Lemonade
Strawberry β’ Lavender β’ Cherry
Customize
Sparkling β’ C Cone β’ Syrup β’ Cold Foam
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Soft Serve
Vanilla β’ Chocolate β’ Swirl
Pastries & Food
Pesto Provolone Sandwich β’ Turkey & Sausage Sandwich β’ Blueberry Muffin β’ Cheddar Scone β’ Croissant β’ Ham & Cheese Croissant β’ Nutella Banana Bread
Number and Street:
6800 N 95th Ave.
Did you know Puerto Rico grows coffee? I did not. Not until I walked into Chico Coffee Bar in Downtown Phoenix and got humbled... But let me back up. Chico is a new house roaster on the ground floor of a modern brick building on Roosevelt Row, tucked under some shade trees. And the location matters. The Roosevelt arts district is like no other in Phoenix! Here historic brick buildings sit next to modern apartments, galleries and coffee shops. The murals are everywhere. It is walkable. It is lively.Β It is the kind of neighborhood where a coffee becomes part of a morning stroll.
You walk into Chico and the vibe hits you fast. A warm brick accent wall. A handwritten chalkboard menu wrapped in greenery. Vinyl records on the walls (there is a whole Michael Jackson situation going on). And comfortable dark wood seating that begs you to stay a while. It is cozy. It is stylish. It is a great place to work or just slow down. The outdoor setup is simple but welcoming. A small table with chairs sits right under the black metal overhang. The concrete sidewalk stays clean and those shade trees do their part. It is the perfect spot for a quick coffee break outside.
But the real hook is in the cup. The owner, Jonathan, roasts the beans himself over in San Tan, and the house blend is a mix of Mexican, Puerto Rican and Colombian coffee. I was skeptical. I am a guy who favors light roasted single origin beans, so a three country blend usually is not my thing. Then my latte arrived and won me over. As it cooled, the blend started to tell its story. The Mexican beans bring a nutty, almost almond note up front. The Puerto Rican beans follow with a smooth, creamy sweetness. And a tiny hit of bright citrus at the end gives away the Colombian addition tying the whole thing together. My one nitpick is the milk arrived steamed too hot. Had it come in a bit cooler, those notes would have popped even more. And yeah, I went home and fell down a Puerto Rican coffee rabbit hole (turns out they grow Bourbon, Typica and a local variety called Limani up in the Cordillera Central mountains). Who knew! Honestly, that was one of the highlights of my visit. It pushed me to learn about an origin I had completely overlooked.
A couple more things. Chico never adds a surcharge for milk alternatives which is a quiet kindness in a world of oat milk upcharges. The signature Cafe Chico latte uses a house made brown sugar syrup with maple notes. As of my visit, most of the other syrups are commercial and that house made brown sugar is the lone exception. I am excited to see where Jonathan takes this and I would love to watch that house made lineup grow into more syrups and purees. Oh, and the baristas adjust shot counts by cup size to keep the strength balanced which shows that they care.
Downtown Phoenix has plenty of good coffee. But not many shops will teach you something new about where coffee comes from. Chico did. So go out there and support this local family business. It is the kind of shop worth rooting for.
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Coffee & Espresso
Espresso β’ Con panna β’ Cortado β’ Cappuccino β’ Americano β’ House coffee β’ Cold brew β’ Horchata cold brew β’ Cafe latte β’ Cafe mocha β’ Cafe blanco β’ Cafe matador β’ Cafe chico β’ Cafe bombon β’ Cafe Havana β’ Cafe Chata
Teas & Refreshers
Iced tea β’ Hibiscus Palmer β’ Chai β’ Dirty chai β’ Matcha β’ Fresh OJ β’ Fresh lemonade β’ Pup cup
Milks
Oat β’ Almond β’ Coconut
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Bakery
Muffins β’ Assorted pastries
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Number and Street:
888 N 1st Ave
Medjool Cafe is a new craft coffee and baklava bar inside Princess Pita's Midtown Phoenix location on N Central Ave. This is Princess Pita's 5th Phoenix area location and its first cafe concept. Their Instagram describes it as "coffee meets culture" with craft brews, matcha, baklava and more.
Parking is at the back of the building. As you walk toward the entrance you are greeted by a large mural painted on the cinder block wall. The artwork depicts a vibrant Mediterranean scene with three women harvesting olives from a tree. In the center a stone press pours fresh green olive oil into a ceramic jar. To the right the mural displays a glass carafe of oil, a bowl of whole olives and white doves flying against a colorful rainbow background. The piece was painted specifically for Princess Pita and it sets the tone before you even reach the door.
Walking past the mural and as you feel the sun before stepping into the shade of the patio, the air cools slightly under a wooden pergola. Large black planters line the walkway and guide you toward the glass entrance. It is a quiet transition from the busy street into a calm and secluded dining space.
Medjool Cafe sources its coffee beans from Top Cup Coffee House out in Gilbert. The house espresso uses Brazilian beans roasted dark. As my regular readers know I am a light to medium roast person and I do not have much tolerance for dark roasts. So I opted out of trying the espresso. Instead we went with the Banana Pudding Matcha and it was excellent. The flavor was spot on and I would order it again without hesitation.
We also grabbed several varieties of baklava to take home. Every single piece was incredibly flavorful. Everything we brought back was amazing and did not last long.
Medjool Cafe is easily one of the coolest new cafe spots in Midtown Phoenix. The Mediterranean atmosphere is beautiful, the baklava is worth the trip alone and the matcha proved that the drink menu has real quality behind it. I would love to come back and try the coffee if they ever bring in a lighter roast option. Until then I will be back for the baklava.
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Iced Signature Lattes
Date Vanilla β’ White Choc Pistachio β’ White Choc Biscoff β’ Spanish β’ White Sands β’ Baklava β’ Banana Pudding Matcha β’ Date Cream Matcha β’ TiramisΓΊ
Classics
Espresso β’ Macchiato β’ Cortado β’ Cappuccino β’ Americano β’ Latte β’ Mocha β’ Iced Shaken Espresso
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Number and Street:
2603 N Central Ave
Cataloging Maple House - 2026. Please check out their menu below. Review will be coming soon!
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Classics
Espresso β’ Cafe Cortado β’ Traditional Macchiato β’ Espresso Con Panna β’ Cappuccino β’ Latte β’ Mocha β’ Americano β’ Cafe Au Lait β’ Flat White
Specialty Lattes
Spicy Mocha ⒠Honey Lavender ⒠Chocolate Hazelnut ⒠Brown Sugar Coconut ⒠Cinnamon Crème Brûlée ⒠Little Lottie Latte (Pistachio White Chocolate)
Maple House Frappes
Matcha White Chocolate β’ Dirty Spiced Chai β’ German Chocolate Cake (Espresso, Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut)
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
NOjito β’ N/A Margarita β’ Phony Negroni
Cocktails & Spirits
The Spritz β’ Cacti Cooler β’ Cucumber Mojito β’ The Cobbler β’ Maple House Margarita β’ Oaxacan Mango-rita β’ Old Fashioned β’ Espresso Martini β’ Carajillo β’ Irish Coffee β’ Sangria P.O.G. (White) β’ Sangria Ruby Citrus (Red)
Draft Beer
Maui Lemonade Seltzer β’ State 48 Cherry Sour β’ Great Divide Strawberry Rhubarb β’ Trumer German Pilsner β’ Alaskan Wilderness Golden β’ AZ Loc-Ale Cactus Bird β’ SanTan Mr. Pineapple β’ PHX Beer Co. Desert Grifter β’ La Cumbre Elevated IPA β’ Mother Road Tower Station Hazy β’ SanTan Moonjuice IPA β’ Huss Hopaloosa IPA β’ Mother Earth Cosmic Dissonance β’ SanTan Trail Buddy Amber β’ Historic Piehole Porter β’ Mother Earth Caliβ Creaminβ
Wine
Ruffino Prosecco β’ Vilarnau Cava RosΓ© β’ Villa Di Corlo Lambrusco β’ A to Z Oregon RosΓ© β’ Ant Moore Sav Blanc β’ Polvaro Pinot Grigio β’ AbadΓa AlbariΓ±o β’ Lone Birch Riesling β’ RamΓ³n Bilbao Verdejo β’ Diatom Chardonnay β’ La Scola Bianco Secco β’ Piattelli TorrontΓ©s β’ Brownstone Pinot Noir β’ Bloodroot Red Blend β’ La Patience Red Blend β’ Domaine Du Seminaire CΓ΄tes du RhΓ΄ne β’ Monsalaia Super Tuscan β’ Michele Chiarlo Barbera β’ RamΓ³n Bilbao Tempranillo β’ Los Morros CarmΓ©nΓ¨re β’ Querceto Chianti β’ Grounded Cabernet Sauvignon β’ Camp Cabernet Sauvignon
Milks & Flavors
Pistachio ⒠White Chocolate ⒠Honey ⒠Lavender ⒠Chocolate ⒠Hazelnut ⒠Brown Sugar ⒠Coconut ⒠Cinnamon ⒠Crème Brûlée ⒠Caramel
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Open - 11 AM
Yogurt + Granola Cup β’ Breakfast Sandwich β’ Avocado Toast
11 AM - 3 PM
Truffled Egg Salad Sandwich β’ Smokey Brie Grilled Cheese β’ Assorted Olives
3 PM - Close
Assorted Olives β’ Cheeseboard β’ Smokey Brie Grilled Cheese
Pastry Counter
Assorted Pastries
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.
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Traditional Coffee
Mufawar β’ Maleki β’ Sana'ani β’ Qishr β’ Jubani β’ Saudi β’ Turkish
Traditional Coffee Tea
Adeni Chai β’ Yemeni Tea β’ Saffron Adeni β’ Iced Adeni Chai β’ Matcha Tea
Specialty Lattes
Dubai Chocolate Latte β’ Moka Spice Latte β’ Brown Sugar Shaken β’ Pistachio Latte β’ Saffron Latte β’ Biscoff Latte β’ Spanish Latte β’ Salted Caramel Latte β’ Caramel Macchiato β’ White Moka Latte
Matcha Lattes
Matcha β’ Pistachio Matcha β’ Lavender Matcha β’ Strawberry Matcha β’ Mango Matcha Latte
Espresso Bar
Espresso β’ Americano β’ Cappuccino β’ Latte β’ Mocha Latte β’ Cortado
Refreshers
Dragon Fruit β’ Passion Fruit β’ Vimto Fruit β’ Strawberry β’ Hibiscus β’ Mango
Coffee + More
House Brew β’ Cold Brew β’ French Press β’ Pour Over β’ Hot Chocolate
Frozen Blends
Lemon-Mint β’ Strawberry-Banana β’ Pineapple-Mango β’ Pineapple β’ Mixed Berry
Alt. Creamer
Alt. Creamer
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Pastries & Sweets
Almond Croissant β’ French Croissant β’ Biscoff Cheesecake β’ Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake β’ Cinnamon Rolls β’ Biscoff Milk Cake β’ Golden Chip Milk Cake β’ Pistachio Milk Cake β’ Honeycomb Bites β’ Baklava β’ Cookies β’ Cannoli
Savory Items
Potato Samboosa β’ Zatar β’ Beef Samboosa β’ Cheese Pie β’ Spinach Pie β’ Meat Pie
Check out the other Moka & Co's Mesa location here.
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Number and Street:
58 W Buffalo St
Aden Coffee House (formerly Shibam) serves Yemeni coffee and Turkish desserts in a warm relaxing space. View the artisanal menu and photos for authentic flavors. The menu (see below) features traditional kettle-brewed coffee, organic date lattes, Turkish desserts, and Peru single-origin espresso drinks.
Something pulled me back here after the rebrand. Owner Ammar decided to ditch the Michigan-based Shibam franchise name and go independent as Aden Coffee House. The offerings remain rooted in Yemeni coffee culture but the space feels even more itself now. More confident maybe. More settled into what it wants to be.
I always loved the aesthetic here. I cannot fully put my finger on what makes it work but something about this cafe feels warm in a way that pulls you in. Very comforting and relaxing. The kind of place where you sit down and your shoulders drop an inch.
The folks here are extremely friendly. The hospitality shines through regardless of background. Some baristas may not be of Middle Eastern origin but they have genuinely embraced that famous Middle Eastern warmth. You feel welcomed the moment you walk in. That energy matters more than people realize.
I put the new-ish menu to the test during my visit. Started with the signature Yemeni coffee made in the kettle right in front of me. Watching that process alone is worth the trip. Then I tried a regular latte made from their Peru single-origin beans. The drink arrived in a beautiful cup visually polished and at just the perfect temperature. A beautiful Nuova Simonelli espresso machine sits on the counter to anchor the espresso program. Positive experience all around.
Gone are the Ethiopian beans they used for espresso in the past. The shop now focuses on Peru single-origin instead. The Ethiopian beans were darker roasted and the Peru comes in at a medium roast. I welcome this change. I am not usually a big fan of dark roasted coffees even when they happen to be from my favorite origin of Ethiopia. The medium roast lets more flavor through. I also tried the potato samosas and they were amazing. Not spicy at all which worked for me.
My wife ordered the organic date latte in hot format and I (of course) had to steal a few sips to try it. Very tasty and balanced between the coffee and sweetness. It felt a bit chocolaty which was a nice surprise. Then came the pistachio mousse cake. Not too sweet and delicious in that clean way good desserts pull off.
Most of their desserts are imported from Turkey. There were quite a few options on display and honestly I wanted to try them all. I guess I had to leave something for my next visit. The menu also features the popular Dubai chocolate if that is your thing.
I am unusual in some ways. I review coffee shops regularly as my side hustle. I usually don't have the luxury to visit a coffee shop multiple times because I have to keep exploring and trying new ones all the time. Arizona is a big state and there are tons of great coffee shops. That is my dilemma. Many of my regular readers know this by now. But Aden Coffee makes me want to break my own rule. They retain the rich traditions of Yemeni coffee culture while providing a distinct and flavorful alternative to typical coffee shop experiences. Perfect if you are looking to break from the routine and indulge in rich and authentic flavors. The warmth here is real. The coffee is thoughtful. The desserts are worth the detour. Sometimes you find a spot that just gets it right.
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Espresso
Espresso β’ Cappuccino β’ Macchiato β’ Americano β’ Cortado β’ Latte β’ Affogato
Lattes & Specialties
ADEN Latte β’ Organic Date β’ Sicilian Pistachio β’ Spanish β’ Organic Hojicha β’ Organic Matcha
Yemeni Heritage Yemeni Qahwah β’ ADEN Qahwah β’ Qishr β’ Adeni Shai β’ Yemeni Mint Shai
International Imports Turkish Coffee β’ Saudi Coffee β’ Moroccan Mint β’ Karak Chai
Organic Tea ADEN Holiday β’ Arabian Nights β’ Ginger
Refreshers
Mojito β’ Dragon Fruit β’ Emerald Isle β’ Palm Coast β’ Port ADEN β’ Queen Sheeba β’ Royal Dragon β’ Toot Yemeni
Smoothies
Mango Royale β’ Strawberry Royale
Kids
Toot Yemeni β’ Baby Latte β’ Belgian Hot Cocoa β’ Date & Honey Milk
Milks & Flavors
Almond Milk ⒠Oat Milk ⒠Shaken Brown Sugar ⒠Caramel ⒠Caramel Macchiato ⒠Hazelnut ⒠Honey ⒠Mocha ⒠Strawberry ⒠Vanilla ⒠White Chocolate ⒠Green Apple ⒠Blue Curaçao ⒠Blue Raspberry ⒠Coconut ⒠Dragon Fruit ⒠Lemon ⒠Mango ⒠Peach ⒠Strawberry ⒠Watermelon ⒠Vanilla Cold Foam
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Desserts & Pastries
Dubai Chocolate β’ Cheesecake β’ Honeycomb β’ Pistachio Baklava β’ Chocolate Pistachio Milk Baklava β’ Caramel Milk Cake β’ Pistachio Mousse Cake
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Number and Street:
977 E Apache Blvd
Lux Central in Phoenix is a HIDDEN coffee roastery and cocktail bar with no sign. It is the unmarked industrial spot in Central Phoenix that locals talk about. The catch? You have to find the entrance first. This is not a coffee shop that wants to be discovered easily. No sign marks the building. The entrance hides in the back parking lot. First time visitors circle the block multiple times before figuring it out. Once you step inside though, the experience does not match the mystery.
This is supposed to be where the magic happens. Lux Central roasts the beans that they use here and end up at their Kierland location across the valley. The roaster they use looks ancient and worn out. The roasting room appears trashed with burlap sacks tossed around, hoses running across the floor and clutter piled in every corner. The espresso machine pulling shots out front looks just as old and tired. I highly doubt there is any real commitment to quality happening behind the scenes.
The space tries to be many things at once. Coffee shop by day. Bar by night. Restaurant somewhere in between. Morning brings pastries from the bakery team but the talent at this location falls short. Katie at the Kierland location in Scottsdale produces work that puts these bakers to shame. The desserts I bought at Lux Central were nothing special. Maybe my expectations were too high after visiting the Scottsdale location first. That spot set the bar so high that I walked in here expecting the same and did not get it. The Guatemala single origin and house blend get pulled into espresso drinks and pour overs. Afternoon shifts into lunch service. Evening transforms the space as the bar takes center stage with craft cocktails.
Walking into Lux Central feels like stepping into a different world. Industrial meets vintage across multiple connected rooms. Eclectic furniture creates dozens of distinct seating areas. Each room has its own character. Mismatched couches sit near communal tables. Concrete floors anchor the industrial vibe while vintage touches soften the edges. The layout sprawls in unexpected ways.
It is crazy busy and music plays loud in the background. Conversations layer over each other. The bar gets even louder as evening approaches. People pack into every available seat. Nothing here feels peaceful or contemplative. The volume stays high. The crowd stays packed in tight. This coffee shop is definitely not for everyone.
Parking could be a challenge during peak times. The small lot fills quickly. Street parking disappears. Plan to circle the block or walk a few blocks if you arrive during busy hours. The popularity creates its own friction. Everyone wants to be here. Not everyone can find a spot easily.
The food program extends beyond typical coffee shop offerings. Breakfast runs from scrambled eggs to biscuits and gravy. Lunch brings salads, sandwiches, and their famous mac and cheese. Dinner offers items like NY strip steak. The kitchen operates throughout the day with different menus at different times. Cocktails get crafted without a printed menu. You tell the bartenders what you like and they build something custom.
Service runs cold here. The staff I dealt with carried clear attitude and I did not feel welcomed. There was no warmth and no attentiveness. Just indifference and an edge that soured the entire visit. The way you get treated at the counter sets the tone for everything else and the tone here was sour.
The contrast between Lux Central and the Scottsdale location (Lux Max Annex) is night and day. Scottsdale runs quieter, calmer and the quality across coffee and pastries is noticeably better. If you want the Lux name without the chaos then drive to Kierland instead.
Lux Central wants to be many things at once. The hybrid model stretches thin. The roasting setup raises real questions about what is in the cup. The unmarked entrance and chaotic energy will not appeal to most people. For those who want their coffee experience served with volume, a packed crowd, and questionable roasting practices, this hidden roastery delivers exactly that.
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Coffee
Drip Coffee β’ Cold Brew β’ Espresso β’ Americano β’ Macchiato β’ Cortado β’ Cappuccino β’ Latte β’ Flat White β’ Mocha β’ Chai Latte β’ Matcha Latte
Alcoholic Beverages & Cocktails
Espresso Martini β’ Mimosa β’ Bloody Mary β’ Aperol Spritz β’ House Wine β’ Local Craft Beer Selection
Non-Alcoholic Refreshments
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice β’ Seasonal Lemonade β’ Iced Tea β’ Sparkling Water
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Breakfast (Served until 11:00am)
Classic Breakfast Sandwich β’ Avocado Toast β’ Steel Cut Oatmeal β’ Greek Yogurt Parfait β’ Smoked Salmon Bagel β’ Fresh Fruit Bowl
Lunch (Served 11:00am - 3:00pm)
Quinoa Power Bowl β’ Classic Grilled Cheese β’ Roasted Turkey Club β’ Seasonal Harvest Salad β’ Daily Soup Selection
Dinner (Served 5:00pm - 9:00pm)
Braised Short Rib β’ Pan-Seared Salmon β’ Wild Mushroom Risotto β’ Herb Roasted Chicken β’ Charcuterie Board
Checkout:
Lux Max Annex Kierland - Lux's second location in Scottsdale offers a quieter luxury atmosphere with pastry chef Katie's fresh daily desserts.
Indigo Room Coffee - A hidden gem inside of an antique store.
Laymoon Cafe - Experience an incredible Baklava Latte in nearby Tempe.
Aden Coffee House - A unique Yemeni coffee shop near ASU.
Phoenix Coffee Shops Guide - Discover top cafes and roasteries across Phoenix.
Number and Street:
4402 N Central Ave
The Laymoon Cafe menu (see below) combines Middle Eastern coffee traditions with modern espresso drinks in Mesa. Expect Arabic coffee alongside cortados, cappuccinos, and specialty lattes. This new spot opened last weekend and the menu alone makes it worth checking out. But what really caught my attention was the equipment behind the counter. They installed a beautiful La Marzocco Strada as their centerpiece machine. Most new cafes would never invest in something like that. The choice tells you they are serious about quality from day one. I am impressed.
The space itself feels warm and inviting. Rugs everywhere. On the floor and hanging from the ceiling. It creates this cozy atmosphere that does not feel like typical Tempe minimalism. You walk in and immediately notice the texture and warmth.
I visited during opening weekend. The lines were absolutely massive. I waited longer than I wanted to. But once the initial hype dies down, this will be much easier to visit. I will definitely go back to try more of their menu.
I ordered the Upside Down Strawberry matcha. It was one of the best matcha drinks I have had. The layering was beautiful and the flavor profile actually delivered on what the visual promised. Not too sweet. Good balance.
The menu leans Middle Eastern and Mediterranean with some interesting twists. Espresso drinks cover the classics (americano, cortado, cappuccino, latte, nitro, cold brew). Specialty lattes include Spanish, Tiramisu, and Cardamom Rose. The matcha options go beyond standard preparations (Golden Cloud Spanish, Upside Down Strawberry). Refreshers include Strawberry Acai, Laymoon and Mint, and Lime Cooler.
Pastries are impressive. Chocolate croissant, chocolate pistachio croissant, banana chai muffin, cardamom cinnamon bun. The cookies include pistachio white chocolate and salted chocolate chip tahini. They serve baklava by the slice and biscoff banana pudding. Bagels come plain or zaatar (both with cream cheese). Breakfast options lean toward toast variations. Spiced zaatar avocado toast, classic caprese avocado toast, strawberries and chocolate toast, labne and honey toast. These are not your standard cafe breakfast items.
Laymoon sources their coffee from the acclaimed local roaster Press Coffee which I also reviewed on this webstie. That partnership makes sense. Press knows what they are doing and Laymoon is executing it on elite equipment.
Parking is a problem. I did not see any free parking around the shop. I parked in a near by ASU garage and paid $4 for one hour. There were metered spots on the street but nothing was available. Plan accordingly.
Laymoon Cafe is betting big on quality equipment, thoughtful menu design, and a warm inviting space. Opening weekend was chaotic but the Upside Down Strawberry matcha alone is worth a return visit. This place has potential to become a Tempe staple if they can maintain quality as the hype settles.
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Signature Lattes
Tiramisu Latte β’ Salted Caramel Date Latte β’ Baklava Latte β’ Cardamom Rose Latte β’ Spanish Latte β’ Honey Vanilla Cinnamon Latte β’ Simsim Spiced Latte
Matcha
Upside-Down Strawberry Matcha β’ Caramelized Fig & Vanilla Matcha β’ Banana Date Matcha β’ Golden Cloud Matcha β’ Cookie Butter Matcha
Refreshers & Blended
Strawberry Mango Energy β’ Pom Lime Energy β’ Laymoon & Mint β’ Strawberry Acai Refresher β’ Mango Peach Refresher β’ Mango Ginger Cooler β’ Caramel Frappe
Coffee Classics
Americano β’ Cappuccino β’ Latte β’ Nitro Cold Brew β’ Cold Brew β’ Chai β’ Espresso β’ Cortado
Milks & Flavors
Pistachio Milk β’ Oat Milk β’ Almond Milk β’ Vanilla β’ Caramel β’ Lavender β’ Tiramisu β’ Baklava β’ Caramelized Fig β’ Pistachio β’ Mocha β’ White Mocha β’ Real Honey β’ Sugar Free Vanilla
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Pastries
Baklava Slice β’ Honeycomb Bread β’ Pistachio Chocolate Croissant β’ Caramel Pistachio Cookie β’ Chocolate Croissant
Food
Zaatar Bagel (Labne) β’ Zaatar Bagel (Cream Cheese) β’ Plain Bagel
Savory
Spiced Zaatar Avo Toast β’ Classic Caprese Avo Toast β’ Labne & Honey Toast
Discover other favorites locals love:
Aden Coffee House - A fantastic spot just a few miles away with an incredible menu.
Levante Coffee - Check out their extensive specialty espresso and matcha drinks.
Indigo Room Coffee - Sip your espresso from beans roasted by WeBe and made by a coffee shop in a vintage antique store.
Firefly Organic Coffee Market - Highly recommended if you are looking for locally sourced and organic everything option.
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Number and Street:
616 S Forest Ave
The Bookish Shop in downtown Gilbert is the ultimate destination for romance readers who want a side of caffeine with their latest read. It opened its doors on April 4 2025 and has quickly established itself as a charming community hub. You will immediately notice that the drinks are a major draw here alongside the books rather than just serving as an afterthought add on. I love that the emphasis is on themed specialty drinks that match the romance and bookish aesthetic like the Death Incarnate. The cozy community vibe actually reminds me quite a bit of Revolutionary Grounds Books & Coffee in Tucson. It is so exciting to have another great coffee and books place in the Valley of the Sun to complement spots like William's Coffee Co. You should definitely keep an eye on their schedule because if you are lucky you could walk in on an author book signing.
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Number and Street:
60 W Vaughn Ave
Levante Coffee in Chandler is a Middle Eastern inspired coffee shop serving Brazilian single origin beans with an extensive specialty drink menu including Karak tea and Turkish coffee. The name comes from "The Levant," a historical region in the Middle East that includes Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon. It means "the rising" or "the rising sun in the east" (French origin). So right away you know this place is bringing something different to the table.
I spent some time talking with the owner Mr. Talal Abd Al Rahman on a Sunday afternoon. His passion for coffee and community comes through immediately. The creativity he put into the menu is impressive. Seriously extensive options! More than most shops could pull off.
The coffee beans come from a small local roaster. Mr. Talal uses single origin Brazilian naturally processed beans which is a solid choice if you know anything about coffee. Brazilian naturals tend to have these fruity, complex notes that make them stand out.
The drink menu is where things get fun. You get all the cafe staples you would expect: espresso, Americanos, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, flat whites, the whole usual lineup. But then Levante takes a turn and leans into Middle Eastern and playful flavors. Karak tea shows up as a headliner (think strong spiced tea with milk that is built for comfort). Turkish coffee and Arabic coffee are both available if you want the full cultural experience. There are Italian sodas, matcha based drinks, and even things like a Banana Pudding Macchiato for when you are feeling adventurous. The specialty menu is extensive. Like seriously extensive. Options galore. For most drinks you get the option of matcha-based or espresso-based. Choose the coffee based trust me. You'll thank me later (unless you are a matcha nut).
So I put the menu to the test. The Banana Pudding Macchiato impressed immediately. The banana flavor was not overwhelming but just right. The espresso balanced the sweet notes nicely. The presentation was stunning!
The Dubai Chocolate Latte (espresso-based) came sprinkled with pistachio nuts on top. Rich and indulgent without being too heavy. This is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually taste what you are drinking instead of just mainlining caffeine.
And because I am apparently incapable of visiting a coffee shop without ordering a standard latte, I got one with whole milk (dairy). Very nice. Here is the thing though. The Brazilian beans showed their characteristics and notes despite being hard to detect such things typically in lattes. That is actually impressive because milk drinks usually mask a lot of the subtle flavors.
All three drinks were well blended. You do not get the gooey stuff at the bottom. Everything was so good that I even was crunching on the ice for every bit of flavor.
The space itself feels like a discovery. From the outside, Levante looks like any neighborhood cafe tucked into a Chandler strip center. But step inside and something shifts. The room opens up with a warmth that invites you to stay. There is a reader corner for the people who actually came to read. There are tables with enough breathing room that you do not feel like you are eavesdropping on the conversation next to you. The design is not trying to be a hyper minimal third wave shrine. It feels more like a modern living room where the family happens to make really good coffee. Cozy without being cramped. Inviting without being loud about it.
You can find Levante Coffee at 2330 N Alma School Rd in Chandler. Look for the strip center. Walk through the door. And let yourself be surprised by what a family with passion and creativity can build. This is the kind of place that makes you remember why coffee shops matter. Not just for the caffeine (though the Brazilian beans are excellent). Not just for the Instagram moment (though the Dubai Chocolate Latte is stunning). But for the feeling that you are welcome in a space where someone cares deeply about what they are serving you. Where the menu reflects genuine curiosity and cultural pride. Where the drinks are made with attention and the conversation flows easily. Chandler needed something like this. A place that honors tradition while playing with flavor. A place that feels like home while tasting like adventure. Levante delivers on all of it. Go visit. Order something you have never heard of before. Talk to Mr. Talal if he is there. And enjoy one of the most genuinely exciting coffee experiences the East Valley has to offer.
Number and Street:
2330 N Alma School Rd #134
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