If you are the kind of person who takes their coffee black and bold, Sedona Coffee House might just be your happy place in the red rocks.
The shop is supplied by Beth Wagner of Sedona Red Rock Coffee and Roastery. She has been perfecting her blends since 2012 and she brings something a little unexpected to the craft. Before each roasting batch, Beth takes a moment to call in her Guides and Angels, asking that the roast be infused with the Crystalline Energy that Sedona is known for. Whether or not you are into that kind of thing, it is a pretty fitting detail for a town built on vortexes and red rock magic.
For espresso drinks, the house uses the Cottonwood Blend. It is a dark roast made from Ethiopian Sidamo and Brazil beans. Full-bodied and it leans hard into that deep roasted character. Here is something worth knowing before you order: all three latte cup sizes get a double shot. What changes as you go up in size is the amount of milk. So if you want that bold espresso flavor to actually show up in your latte, order small. If you want things a little more balanced, go medium. And if you love your coffee on the milder and smoother side (no judgment) the large will get you there.
I will be upfront about where I personally land. I gravitate toward medium and light roasts. So the Cottonwood was not my personal sweet spot. But the shop knows exactly what it is doing. The baristas told me this roast direction is a deliberate choice. And if dark roast is your religion, this place will feel like church.
What did win me over was the drip coffee. It is brewed from the Bell Rock Blend (Sumatra and Costa Rica) roasted medium. Clean, smooth and well rounded. I honestly think I would have enjoyed my latte more if it had been pulled from these beans instead.
Not in a coffee mood? You can still sit happily with an organic matcha latte or another none coffee option and let the day slow down around you.
The food is simple but thoughtful. A local baker supplies daily organic pastries and cookies (gluten free options included) and the pastry case feels more like a neighborhood bakery than a generic supplier drop. There are also light savory bites if you want to make a real stop of it without committing to a full meal.
Speaking of making a stop of it: if you want a place to slow down, sip something good and pretend your phone does not exist for an hour, this spot fits. The people are friendly, the beans have a real story, and the coffee actually has a soul.
Oh, and one more thing. There is a Starbucks not far down the street. Do yourself a favor and come here instead. You'll be much happier that you did! Trust me.
Checkout more nearby gems on my Sedona coffee shop guide page.
| Sunday | 7AM-5PM |
| Monday | 7AM-3PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM-3PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM-3PM |
| Thursday | 7AM-3PM |
| Friday | 7AM-5PM |
| Saturday | 7AM-5PM |
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