Case Study Coffee Lounge

Look, Case Study Coffee (menu below) in Phoenix is basically the cool kid's coffee shop. And honestly I get why. The vibe is sophisticated and moody. The lighting is perfect. Everything is designed to make you feel like you stepped into a design magazine. Just so you know, parking can be brutal during rush hour and weekends. But here's the thing. The coffee is absolutely worth the hunt. I started with their regular latte and it was fantastic. They roast their own beans in house. You can taste the care they put into it. Then I got adventurous with the matcha latte. It was smooth and exactly what I needed on a lazy afternoon. The real conversation starter? Their Dark Horse Latte. It is one of their signature drinks. It is a little smoky with dark maple and smoked salt. It's like drinking a campfire but make it fancy. Just kidding. It was really good but fair warning though, I would order mine less sweet next time because it leans a bit heavy on the maple situation. At Case Study, they are pulling shots on a beautiful La Marzocco GB. That tells you they are not messing around with their espresso game. Here is the secret nobody mentions at first: There is an awesome back room. The front has just a sofa and a few chairs. But look toward the opposite side from the ordering counter. You'll find a hallway that leads to a decent sized room with tons of seating and tables...etc. Plenty of power outlets too - the works. Perfect if you want to actually spread out and work or hang. Case Study is where you go when you want great coffee in a space that actually gets it.

To learn more about the owner's story (and the custom furniture), read my full Case Study Coffee Lounge review.

Looking for more great spots and hidden gems in the Valley of the Sun & Arizona? Explore my full list of top-tier coffee shops.

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.
Firefly Organic Coffee Market - Highly recommended if you are looking for locally sourced and organic everything option.
Futuro - An experience for the art lover.