What if your morning latte could fund a well in South Sudan or feed starving children? Mission Coffee and Tea opened in early 2025 at the Watermark development near Gilbert and Germann Roads in Chandler. This is a locally owned craft coffeehouse with a cause-driven mission that goes way beyond just selling coffee.
The space is modern and tranquil with an upstairs loft. It feels designed for lingering rather than rushing through. You can tell they want people to actually gather here.
I had a good conversation with Mr. Chip Stoecker (the General Manager). He has traveled extensively to study coffee around the world. Hearing about his trips to various coffee farms was genuinely interesting. The guy knows his stuff and clearly cares about the sourcing process.
Mission uses direct trade to acquire their beans. They work directly with growers without using large corporations or distributors. The farmers receive premium prices to support their workers and communities. The proceeds from coffee sales go toward local and global causes. They partner with Seeding Mercy (an organization building wells in South Sudan) and Feed My Starving Children (a group that prepares premixed food packages for starving kids worldwide). Every summer they collect water for cooling shelters around the community.
Look, this is not just marketing talk. They actually organize volunteer events and host gatherings around these causes. You can see upcoming events posted in the shop and on their website.
Now here is something nice. Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church holds worship services here every Sunday at 9AM. They also host a Ladies Bible Study and Book Review every Thursday morning. This might appeal to you or it might not. Just know that Mission Coffee leans into faith-based community in a way most coffee shops do not. All are welcome regardless of background but the church connection is part of their identity.
The coffee itself is solid. The beans are roasted by Clay and sometimes is sourced from Infusion Coffee which I also reviewed on this site. The focus is on quality drinks in a friendly atmosphere. I did not try a full range of their menu but the pour-over I had was fantastic.
They offer conference room rentals with AV hookups if you need space for meetings. They also host coffee education events (like "The Art of Coffee" workshops that cover origins, flavor, and brewing techniques).
Mission Coffee and Tea is not pretending to be something it is not. The cause-driven model is real. The direct trade relationships are genuine. The community gatherings actually happen. If you want solid coffee in a tranquil Chandler space and you appreciate knowing your money supports wells in South Sudan or food packages for starving kids, this place delivers. If the faith-based community angle does not appeal to you, that is fine too. The coffee stands on its own.
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| Sunday | 6AM-5PM |
| Monday | 6AM-5PM |
| Tuesday | 6AM-5PM |
| Wednesday | 6AM-5PM |
| Thursday | 6AM-6PM |
| Friday | 6AM-6PM |
| Saturday | 6AM-6PM |
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