La Marzocco

Chandler

10:19 Coffee

There is a specific kind of magic when a coffee shop graduates from a trailer to a real space. The vibes are rarely the same. The corners get sanded down. The personality leaks out. Somehow, 10:19 pulled it off. Not long ago, you could find Leilani and Ty pouring drinks out of a vintage Airstream parked in front of Taqueria Factory on Arizona Ave. Now they have a real spot in Uptown Chandler and the place has range. Pastel waves wash across the upper walls. A gallery of clocks (a nod to the name) takes over another. The service counter is deep green with a light stone top running the full length. The pendant lights are woven. And a chunky white La Marzocco anchors the whole bar. It is retro without trying too hard which is the hardest kind of retro to pull off. Now to the drinks because that is why we are here. The house coffee beans are a single origin Honduras from Little Jupiter Cafe which I also reviewed on this site. The beans are of washed process and medium roasted. Slight notes of cocoa powder, praline, brown spice, hazelnut and red apple. As a guy who favors light roasted single origin beans, I am into it. The espresso runs mellow rather than punchy but here it is doing a job. The drink program is built around bold flavored signatures and the espresso is meant to support, not steal the show. And the signatures are where 10:19 really flexes. The menu pulls from Filipino, Korean and Vietnamese coffee traditions while still feeling like its own thing. The Brown Bear is a brown sugar latte topped with house made salted caramel foam and a little graham bear biscuit perched on the lid. Whimsy in a cup. The Espresso Split uses house made Korean style banana milk and sweet cream foam with a chocolate drizzle. And the Blueberry Cloud rounds things out with sweet cream foam and a blueberry drizzle. We worked our way through two drinks on this visit, and both delivered. The first was the I'm a Star, their tiramisu latte, and it might be the slam dunk of the menu. Cocoa, mascarpone and espresso all sitting in perfect balance. No flavor elbowing the others out. The espresso is not bitter but it also does not bring much of its own personality which turns out to be exactly what a drink like this needs. The bean is a perfect pairing partner. The second was the Blueberry Cheesecake Matcha, which sounds like it could go sideways but absolutely does not. The matcha and blueberry sit in perfect harmony, and the whole thing is rich and smooth in a way that genuinely reminds you of cheesecake. Two for two. A word of warning. The shop can be loud. Like, very loud when it is busy. This is not the place to grind out emails or finish your novel. This is the place to grab a drink, post up at the bar and chat with whoever is working the espresso machine. 10:19 is named after a moment in time that means a lot to the owners. A reminder to pause. To check in. To think about family. To wish. And yeah, you should probably go make a wish. 👉Click to View the Drink Menu Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal. Signatures 10:19 Cold Brew • Brown Bear • Blueberry Cloud • Leche Flan • Espresso Split • I'm a Star Coffee Latte • Cold Brew • Mocha • Americano • Cappuccino • Espresso • Cortado 4oz Tea & More Matcha • Chai • Classic Black • Yuzu Peach Green • Earl Grey • Chamomile Medley • Lotus Energy Drink • Italian Soda • Chocolate Milk Add Ons Cinnamon Sprinkles • Raw Sugar Sprinkles • Brown Sugar Sprinkles • Cocoa Powder • Stevia • Sugar in the Raw • Caramel Drizzle • Chocolate Drizzle • Cold Foam • Salted Caramel Foam • Sweet Cream Foam • Mascarpone Foam Flavors Vanilla • Honey • Brown Sugar • Lavender • Maple • Blueberry • Caramel • Chocolate • White Chocolate • Condensed Milk • Strawberry • Passionfruit • Huckleberry • Housemade Tiramisu Syrup Milks Whole • Oat • Almond • Coconut • Banana • Housemade Banana Milk 👉Click to View the Food Menu Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal. Pastries Muffins • Coffee Cakes • Cookies Explore Nearby Chandler Coffee Shops Aristocrat Coffee Roasters Levante Coffee Momentto Coffee Roasters Press Coffee Chandler Peixoto Coffee Roasters Mission Coffee And Tea Bottle & Bean Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery East Valley Coffee Guide /* ============================================ 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: 777 N Arizona 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 Roupas 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

Sanremo

Chandler

Peixoto Coffee Roasters

Think your local coffee shop really knows its beans? Peixoto does not just know them, they grew them! On their family farm in Brazil where the Peixoto name has been tied to coffee for over a century. Walk into this place and the first thing that hits you is the light. High ceilings pull your eyes up to exposed beams and industrial touches that somehow feel warm instead of cold. Hanging pothos plants cascade down from above (and they look healthy, which means someone here actually cares). The space breathes. Natural sunlight pours through the windows and catches on the glassware they use for every drink. These are not paper cups. Your latte arrives in actual glass that shows off the layers and the foam art. The smell is what keeps you there. Fresh roasted coffee with none of that burnt edge you get at places that do not understand their beans. Peixoto roasts light to let the natural flavors come through. Their espresso leans bright and fruity. It tastes different because it is different. This is honey processed coffee from their own farm at Fazenda Sao Jose da Boa Vista in Minas Gerais. The seasonal menu changes with intention. Right now you might find a Hot Honey Latte with cayenne that somehow works. Or a Kettle Corn creation that balances salt and sweet in ways that should not make sense but do. The Coconut Cold Brew returns every summer and people plan their visits around it. The Strawberry Pistachio gets layered in pink and cream and topped with freeze dried berries that crunch. Behind the counter sit baristas who pull shots on equipment that matters. They do manual pour overs with gooseneck kettles. They understand extraction times and water temperature. When you watch them work you see people who actually know coffee instead of just following a recipe card. The pastries come from local bakeries and rotate daily. Get there early if you want the almond croissants (buttery layers for days) or the cardamom buns on Tuesdays. The macarons are delicate enough to justify the price. Everything sells out because everything is actually good. The crowd is a mix. College students claimed corners with laptops. Friends catch up at small tables. Someone in the back is on a video call. The vibe stays relaxed even when the line stretches. Music plays at a volume that lets you think (rare these days). You can sit outside along the street and watch downtown Chandler move past you. This is the original location. The one that started it all in 2015 when Julia and Jeff Peixoto left corporate jobs to do something that mattered more. The space feels lived in now. Comfortable. A place that knows what it is and does not need to prove anything. Parking can require patience during peak hours. The place fills up on weekends. But there is a parking garage nearby that makes it work. And honestly, once you taste what they are doing here, you stop caring about the walk. This is what happens when a family decides their legacy matters more than scale. The farm connection is not a story they tell to sell coffee. It is the actual reason the coffee tastes this way. Worth the trip to downtown Chandler whether you stay for hours or just grab something perfect to go. See also Peixoto Coffee Roaster' Gilbert location.

Number and Street: 11 W Boston St

Open Late Nuova Simonelli

Chandler

Levante Coffee

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

Sanremo

Chandler

Bottle & Bean

Chandler's Ocotillo district has a way of surprising people. Most visitors expect the sun-baked desert landscape that defines so much of the Phoenix metro. What they find instead is over 160 acres of interconnected lakes, 17 miles of shoreline, Santa Barbara inspired architecture with white walls and red tile rooflines, lush Mediterranean landscaping and enough waterfront dining to make you forget you are in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. Herons and egrets are a common sight here. So are early morning joggers on the lakeside trails. It is one of the more quietly special pockets of the East Valley. Bottle & Bean sits right in the heart of it at 2577 W Queen Creek Rd. And the building earns its address. White walls, arched entryway, decorative tile accents and a roofline that fits right into the district's coastal Mediterranean character. String lights hang over a turf lawn lined with dark Adirondack chairs and round fire pit tables. On a warm April evening with temperatures in the high 70s, every single one of those chairs was taken. But we will get back to the scene. First, the coffee. The machine behind the bar is a Sanremo Cafe Racer. If you know espresso equipment then you already know what that signals. If you do not, just know it is the kind of machine that serious shop owners buy when they want to make serious coffee. I asked the barista directly whether it runs all the way to close. It does! Every day 6:30am to 7:00pm. That means you can order an espresso or and espresso-based drink well into the evening! The beans come from Infusion Coffee which is one of the Valley's most respected roasters. Bottle & Bean standardizes on the "Freakshow blend". It is a mix of Colombian, Mexican, Ethiopian and Brazilian beans. It pulls bold and hits with a bit of a bite. My regular readers know I lean toward medium to light roasts and single origins so the Freakshow was not exactly my default preference. I ordered the hot latte in the small size. Both sizes come with two shots so I skipped the large to avoid drowning the espresso in milk. The latte was good. Solid. But if I went back I would probably go large and let the extra milk soften the boldness a bit. My wife ordered the signature Ocotillo. Espresso, agave, cinnamon and oat milk. She finished it faster than I have ever seen her finish a drink. Her words were something about symphonies of flavor on the palate. I will take her word for it. Apparently, it tasted like the work of someone who actually thought carefully about what goes in the cup. One more signature drink worth knowing about is The Rock. Regulars apparently love it and say that it is best paired with tiger spice chai. We did not try it on this visit but it is on the list for next time. And skip the matcha. That is all I will say about that. Now. Back to the room. As you walk through that arched front door of Bottle and Bean, the interior opens up in an unexpected way. On your right is a long narrow dining room with a sophisticated modern industrial character that is impressive. The ceiling is high and exposed. It is painted white to keep the space from feeling heavy. Below it is dark ornate patterned tile floors. The left wall is finished with classic panel molding and a large piece of abstract contemporary art. The right wall features tall arched windows dressed with white shutters and floor to ceiling navy curtains. The centerpiece is a cascading multi-tiered chandelier that truly anchors the room. The furniture is high contrast throughout. Lots of tables paired with leather wrapped stools. It is upscale and intimate. Somewhere between a classic bistro and a modern lounge. Cross to the left side of the shop near the barista station and the mood shifts. A vertical wood plank accent wall anchors the space with a warm white neon Bottle & Bean sign glowing above it. Two wingback chairs sit by the wall. The whole area feels like it was put together with care. Outside there is a misting system installed on the patio for when Arizona summer eventually does what Arizona summer does. Smart. We visited on a Friday evening around 6pm. Live music was playing on the lawn. Most people around us were drinking wine and beer which made complete sense for the hour. It was loud enough that we had to raise our voices just to hear each other across the table. I imagine the morning crowd is a completely different experience and probably a much better setting to actually sit down and enjoy the coffee. Is it a coffee shop? A wine bar? A brunch spot? Yes to all three. But if you go in the morning then pull up a chair outside and let the music do its thing. It will feel like the coffee shop won that day. Explore more coffee spots in Chandler. Explore Nearby Chandler Coffee Shops Aristocrat Coffee Roasters Levante Coffee Momentto Coffee Roasters Press Coffee Chandler Peixoto Coffee Roasters Mission Coffee And Tea Bottle & Bean Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery East Valley Coffee Guide /* ============================================ 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: 2577 W Queen Creek Rd

Chandler

Cornerstone Coffee House

Located within the stunning, art deco-inspired lobby of Cornerstone Church's District location, this coffee house is a true community gem. It is a beautiful and wonderfully welcoming space designed as a quiet oasis for meetings, focused work, or simply relaxing with a great drink. The menu offers a range of classic espresso beverages, frappes, and teas, all served by an exceptionally friendly staff. It has quickly become a beloved spot for both church members and the local neighborhood to gather and connect. Please note their hours before planning your visit as they are typically open Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays.

Number and Street: 1595 S Alma School Rd

Sanremo

Chandler

Mission Coffee and Tea, LLC

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. Checkout other fabulous East Valley coffee shops.

Number and Street: 2410 S Gilbert Rd C7

Rancilio

Chandler

SoZo Coffee House

This Chandler, AZ coffeehouse with live music stage, poetry nights and pool tables donates portion of every purchase to charity (3,500 sq ft of community space). SoZo Coffee serves pour overs and signature lattes like the famous Cinnamon Toast Crunch while channeling revenue into local and global relief efforts. The strip mall exterior hides a surprisingly impressive interior built for hanging out. This is coffee with a cause and a stage and a mission to turn your daily latte into small acts of philanthropy. Scott and Lori Morgan built SoZo as a missional business after dreaming for years about creating a community hang out centered on coffee and live local music. The tagline "Coffee with a Cause" is not marketing speak. It operates as the foundation of everything here. A portion of each transaction goes to charitable causes. Your morning cappuccino funds real work. The Morgans partnered with local charities and global relief organizations over the years (specific partners change but the commitment stays constant). Showing up and ordering a drink becomes participation in something larger than caffeine. The space sprawls across 3,500 square feet with seating for every mood. Communal tables invite laptop work and conversation. Large leather chairs and couches create living room comfort. Bar seating puts you close to the action. This is more of a hang out space first and a work cafe second (though plenty of people camp here during the day). The layout reinforces socializing over isolation. Then there is the stage. Professional grade. Multi-channel sound system. Lighting built for performance. SoZo runs as a music and arts venue as much as a coffee shop. Live bands play here. Solo artists test new material. Poetry nights draw young performers sharing personal work to supportive crowds. Open mics happen regularly. You get different experiences depending on when you visit. The coffee program delivers quality. Standard espresso drinks hit the mark. Signature lattes push creativity. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte is a standout worth returning for specifically. Whole bean coffee is available for home brewing. The bar focuses on craft and consistency rather than competing with third wave roasteries on single origin exotica. Service here skews genuinely friendly. The baristas engage. The owners (Scott and Lori) show up and actually talk to customers. Staff members ask questions and remember faces. This is not transactional service. The warmth feels real rather than trained. The church connected foundation creates a wholesome welcoming atmosphere without alienating anyone who just wants good coffee and a place to belong. The mission stays visible but not pushy. You can appreciate the charity work or ignore it completely. Either way the coffee tastes good and the space works for hanging out. The approach positions SoZo as open to everyone regardless of background or beliefs. Worth noting: the menu includes Turkish coffee (which I have not tried yet) and a selection of fancy loose leaf teas for those who want something beyond the standard coffee offerings. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Espresso Pressed Latte • Mocha • Cappuccino • Americano • Macchiato • Cochata • Doppio • Cubano • Scotticano • Traditional Brown Sugar Cortado Coffee Brewed Pour Over • Cold Brew • Cafe Au Lait • Turkish • Cherry Chocolate Cold Brew • Pistachio Cold Foam Cold Brew Teas Steeped Chai • Black • Green • Matcha • White • Herbal • Seasonal • Strawberry Kiwi Sweet Tea • Peach Cobbler Chai • Blueberry Pie Chai • Madagascar Vanilla Matcha • Peach Vanilla Matcha Non-Coffee Hot Cocoa • Italian Soda • Lemonade • Spritzer • Horchata • Sozo Palmer • Phoenix Palmer • Steamer • Blueberry Melon Sparkling Lemonade • Raspberry Black Palmer • Coconut Sparkling Lemonade • Tropical Black Palmer • Lavender Sparkling Lemonade Inspiration Specials Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte • Cherry Vanilla Latte • Brown Sugar w/ Natural Vanilla • Almond Roca Latte • Peanut Butter Cup • Salted Caramel • Honey Cappuccino • Pistachio Honey Latte • Madagascar Vanilla Latte • Lavender Mocha • Maple Cinnamon Cappuccino Milks Oat • Almond • Coconut • Soy Flavors Vanilla • Madagascar Vanilla • Caramel • Salted Caramel • Hawaiian Salted Caramel • Irish Cream • Hazelnut • Turkish Hazelnut • Macadamia Nut • Almond • Amaretto • Coconut • Peanut Butter • Peppermint • Mocha (White or Dark) • Cheesecake • English Toffee • Toasted Marshmallow • Lavender • Honey • Cinnamon • Agave • Brown Sugar Fruit Flavors Strawberry • Raspberry • Blueberry • Mango • Pineapple • Piña Colada • Banana • Cherry • Peach • Orange • Green Apple • Watermelon ▶Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Burritos The Mean Green Burrito • The Chorizo Veggie • Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Burrito • Beef (Carne Asada or Machaca) & Veggie Burrito Bagels Asiago Cheese • Blueberry • Wheat • Everything Pastries & Sweets Vegan Pastries by Sugar Loaf Lane • Cookies by Aunt Ninny Cookies • Cupcakes by Sugarlips Cakery • Custom Pastries by Fry's Bakery Light Bites Wraps • Yogurt • Oatmeal Explore Nearby Chandler Coffee Shops Aristocrat Coffee Roasters Levante Coffee Momentto Coffee Roasters Press Coffee Chandler Peixoto Coffee Roasters Mission Coffee And Tea Bottle & Bean Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery East Valley Coffee Guide /* ============================================ 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: 1982 N Alma School Rd

Synesso

Chandler

Press Coffee

Press Coffee is an award-winning Arizona-based specialty coffee roastery. The company has multiple locations across the valley. As an in-house roaster, they roast their own beans daily. Their menu features an impressive brew bar with pour-over methods like Chemex and Kalita. They offer a rotating selection of high quality single-origin beans. They also serve a food menu with breakfast and lunch options. The cafes have a modern and spacious atmosphere designed for meetings and remote work.

Number and Street: 1085 W Queen Creek Rd #4

Diedrich Synesso

Chandler

Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery

Sagebrush Coffee is a premier roaster and cafe in Chandler. It is dedicated to showcasing the finest specialty coffees from around the world. The shop roasts its own beans. It focuses on unique and experimental processing methods. This allows them to offer a truly exceptional and diverse coffee experience. The passion for their craft is evident in every detail. They provide detailed information about the farms and producers they partner with. Their pour over bar is a highlight featuring a curated selection of single origin beans. The baristas are highly skilled and passionate. They are adept at guiding guests through the unique offerings. The shop also hosts classes on topics like coffee tasting and latte art. This further solidifies their role as educators in the coffee community. The creative seasonal drinks and beautiful minimalist atmosphere complete the experience. Sagebrush is an essential destination for any serious coffee lover! Check out my featured review of Sagebrush Coffee on the East Valley page. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Signature Drinks Cloudy • Scooter • Betty • Martha • Roxie • Robin Coffee Pour Over • Cold Brew • Early Morning Drip • Espresso • Americano • Espresso Tonic With Milk Cortado • Cappuccino • Latte • Flavored Latte Pour Over Anny Ruth - El Salvador • Rungeto Farmers - Kenya • Rodin Villatoro - Guatemala • Jairo Ruiz - Colombia • Natalia Lezama Ramirez - Colombia Seasonal Drinks Stadler Shaken Espresso • Mushroom Cappuccino Milks & Flavors Alt Milk • Vanilla • Salted Caramel • Mocha • Honey • SFV ▶Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Scratch Kitchen Toast Avocado Toast • Spicy Whip Toast • Janis Joplin Toast • Greek Garden Toast • Hazelnut & Banana Toast • Peanut & Berries Toast Salads & Sandwiches Golden Beet Salad • Sun Lake Sandwich • Hamilton Sandwich A La Carte Toasted Bagel • Side of Fruit Explore Nearby Gilbert Coffee Shops Charlee Rose Coffee Casita Coffee Light Heart Coffee The Bookish Shop Commons Coffeehouse Decadent Macaron Coffee Rush East Valley Coffee Guide /* ============================================ 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. Delete this line if you don't want a line between sections */ padding-bottom: 20px; /* Space above the divider line */ } /* ============================================ SECTION 5: TITLE (HEADING TEXT) ============================================ */ .az-nav-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; /* Adds breathing room between the title and the buttons */ color: #5D4037; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif !important; font-size: 18px !important; } /* ============================================ SECTION 6: BUTTON WRAPPER (LAYOUT) ============================================ */ .az-nav-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; } /* ============================================ SECTION 7: INDIVIDUAL BUTTONS ============================================ */ .az-nav-links a { background-color: #4a3728; color: #ffffff !important; font-size: 14px !important; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2; min-width: 120px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.2s ease; } /* ============================================ SECTION 8: HOVER EFFECT (INTERACTION) ============================================ */ .az-nav-links a:hover { background-color: #7a5a44; transform: translateY(-1px); }

Number and Street: 393 W Warner Rd Suite 121

Nuova Simonelli

Chandler

Momentto Coffee Roasters

Momentto Coffee Roasters in Chandler, AZ is a family owned roaster and cafe with a full menu of specialty coffee drinks and European style pastries. It is also one of the most quietly radical coffee shops in the Valley. Radical how? There is a sign on the wall that says "No Laptops. No WiFi." And they like it that way. I can actually appreciate that. In a world where half the coffee shops in town look like remote work conventions, Momentto made a deliberate choice to go the other direction. No screens. No conference calls. No one typing furiously while their latte goes cold. Just coffee, conversation and a calm room where time moves a little slower. Bring a book. Leave the laptop in the car. The shop is tucked inside a business park in Chandler which might sound like an odd home for a place this thoughtful. But if you have spent any time exploring the Valley's coffee scene you already know that some of the best spots hide in exactly these kinds of locations. Look it up before you go and you will not be thrown off. The family behind Momentto goes back a long way. Mina Vukovic and her father Peter own the place and the coffee tradition in their family traces back to Peter's roasting experience in Montenegro. They have been roasting for decades. The beans are ethically sourced from family owned lots and every purchase is fair trade. Their roasting process runs through 9 filtration stages which the family developed to produce a cup that is low acid and essentially bitterness free. This matters more than it might sound. If you have ever walked away from a cup of coffee with that uncomfortable acidic feeling in your stomach, you know exactly what I am talking about. Momentto's roasting approach is specifically built to prevent that. Your gut will thank you. I had a regular latte and the smoothness was real. No bitterness to push through. No sharpness on the finish. Just a clean and pleasant cup that did not need anything added to it. The butter croissant was excellent. I am particular about croissants and this one earned its place on the table. The pastry program here leans European and notably light on sugar which is a genuine plus. No sugar bombs. No bouncing off the walls. If you are bringing kids, that is a welcomed thing. And then there is Jax. He is the resident corgi and he has claimed the front door as his personal post. He is friendly and completely at ease with people walking in and out. He is also a very good dog. The cafe is actually just one piece of a larger operation. Momentto also runs a full roasting and packaging facility that handles roasting for other businesses. You would never guess it from the inside. The front room feels quiet and unhurried and completely removed from anything industrial. Jax may greet you at the door. Do not forget to pet him. ▶Click to View the Drink Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Coffee Turtle Pie • Cinnamon Bun • Mexican Mocha • Sweet & Salty • Dark & Stormy • Bee Mine • Bourbon Pecan Cold Brew • Espresso Ristretto • Espresso Lunco • Macchiato • Cappuccino • Latte • Black coffee • Cold Brew • Salted Caramel Cold Brew • Forrero Rosher Shot • Lavender Vanilla Latte Matcha Apple Of My Eye • Island Time • Golden Hour • Matcha Green Tea Other Drinks London Fog • Chai Tea Latte • Argentine Black • Tropical Mango Green • Ginger Peach Black • Strawberry Kiwi • Strawberry Essence • Blue Lavender Milk Tea • Vanilla Chai • Summer Spritzer • Lemonade (Pink or Lavender) Spring Selection Dubai Chocolate Latte • Honey Pistachio Latte • Almond Joy Latte • Honey Lavender Latte • Cold Brew w/ Salted Caramel Cold Foam • Raspberry Cream Matcha Fall Selection Pumpkin Cheesecake • Caramel Apple • Bourbon Pecan Pie • Cold Brew w/ Apple Pie Cold Foam • Apple Cider Hot Toddy • Pumpkin Spice Latte • Pumpkin Spice cold brew • Pumpkin Spice Chai • Apple Pie Chai Winter Selection Maple Butterscotch • Mistletoe Mocha • Campfire S’mores • Son of a Nutcracker • Candy Cane Cold Brew • Apple Pie Chai / Matcha Milks & Flavors Oat Milk • Almond Milk • Apple Pie • Bourbon Pecan • Butterscotch • Caramel • Cheesecake • Cinnamon • Coconut • Cookie Butter • Dark Chocolate • Milk Chocolate • White Chocolate • English Toffee • French Vanilla • Hazelnut • Maple • Marshmallow • Peppermint • Pistachio • Strawberries & Cream • Vanilla • Vanilla Chai • Banana • Blueberry • Mango • Orange • Passionfruit • Peach • Prickly Pear • Raspberry ▶Click to View the Food Menu Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available. Breakfast Basic Breakfast • Breakfast Sandwich • Egg & Avocado Toast • Tomato & Feta Avocado Toast Lunch Turkey, Bacon & Swiss Sandwich • BLTA • Pesto Caprese Sandwich • Cheese Burek • Beef Burek Pastries & Treats London Bars • Cream Puffs • Macaroons • Croissants • Sacher Torte • Decedant Torte • Marina Torte Crepe Fridays Eurocream Crepe • Nutella Crepe • Strawberry Jam Crepe • Apricot Jam Crepe Explore Nearby Chandler Coffee Shops Aristocrat Coffee Roasters Levante Coffee Momentto Coffee Roasters Press Coffee Chandler Peixoto Coffee Roasters Mission Coffee And Tea Bottle & Bean Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery East Valley Coffee Guide /* ============================================ 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: 4114 W Saturn Way

Chandler

The Sicilian Baker

The Sicilian Baker is an Italian pastry shop and cannoli bar, operating alongside The Sicilian Butcher restaurant. The establishment is known for its build-your-own cannoli bar, offering a wide variety of shell and cream filling options. The menu also includes a large selection of other traditional Italian desserts, pastries, and gelato, as well as a standard espresso bar serving hot and iced coffee drinks.

Number and Street: 3151 W. Frye Rd.

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