Mexican heritage
Futuro
Signature goat milk caramel lattes and a meditative atmosphere define this sophisticated Phoenix coffee shop rooted in Mexican heritage.
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Find the best coffee shops in Phoenix with curated picks, neighborhood guides & powerful filters to find your perfect cafe.
Finding the best coffee shops in Phoenix is not as simple as picking the highest rated spot. This city has a deep and growing specialty coffee scene. From small batch roasters to neighborhood cafes, there are dozens of places worth your time.
This guide focuses on the best local coffee shops in the city of Phoenix, AZ. These are not chains. Each shop is selected based on quality, consistency, and overall experience. Whether you are looking for a place to work, a quiet cafe to study, or a standout espresso, you will find options that fit your style.
You can explore curated top rated shops below, or use the filters to find coffee shops in downtown Phoenix, Arcadia and other nearby areas. If you are searching for late night coffee shops in Phoenix or cafes with great pastries, this page will help you narrow it down quickly.
Quickly explore the best coffee shops in Phoenix by category and neighborhood. Whether you are looking for a place to work, a neighborhood cafe or a late night spot.
Arts District
Coffee Shops in the Roosevelt Row Arts District
Phoenix's creative heart, where murals meet meticulously pulled espresso. These are the RoRo cafes worth lingering in.
Loose-leaf tea
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
This historic Roosevelt Row coffee shop charms with a welcoming front porch and one of the most extensive loose-leaf tea menus in Phoenix.
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Matcha & espresso
Daydreamer Coffee
A modern cafe serving high-end espresso and creative matcha drinks in the heart of the Roosevelt Row arts district.
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Downtown Core
Coffee Shops in Downtown Phoenix
From cocktail-style lattes to precision slow bars, downtown Phoenix pours serious coffee between the high-rises.
Cocktail-style drinks
The Coffee Builders
Cocktail-style drink presentations and gourmet rosemary fig lattes set this stunning downtown Phoenix coffee shop apart.
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Breakfast burritos
Cactus Cloud Cafe
A welcoming Phoenix cafe serving creative lattes alongside what regulars call the best breakfast burritos in the city.
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Slow bar
Cartel Roasting Co.
Meticulous slow bar service and high-quality single-origin beans define this precision-focused downtown roaster.
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Neighborhood spot
Fillmore Coffee Co
A relaxed downtown Phoenix coffee stop pairing carefully pulled espresso with an easy, unpretentious neighborhood vibe.
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After Dark
Late Night Coffee Shops in Phoenix
When the sun drops and you still need a cup, these Phoenix spots keep the lights on and the espresso flowing.
House roasted
LUX Central
House-roasted beans and craft cocktails meet inside this unmarked industrial Phoenix coffee shop with a hidden entrance and vintage character.
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Horchata con cafe
Cafecito
Authentic horchata con cafe and house-made pastries define this cozy Phoenix coffee shop and its rich, Latin-inspired menu.
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Dog-friendly patio
Sip Coffee & Beer
Dual La Marzocco machines and a shaded, dog-friendly patio make this versatile Phoenix coffee shop, set in an industrial service bay, a true any-hour hangout.
Visit SipNot every coffee shop in Phoenix offers the same experience. Some are built for getting work done while others focus on craft coffee or unique drinks. Use the filters below to find coffee shops in Phoenix that match what you are looking for, including atmosphere and specialty offerings.
Editor Picks
Top Rated Coffee Shops in Phoenix
My personal ranking of the Phoenix coffee shops worth going out of your way for. Tap any name to open the story.
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Futuro
A gallery-white sanctuary where the room quiets down so the coffee becomes the art.
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Moxie Coffee Co.
Specialty coffee culture perfected, from a stark-white in-house micro-roastery.
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Indigo Room
A hidden gem inside an antique store, pouring what some call the best espresso in Phoenix.
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Serafina Coffee Roasters
A working roastery from a New York trained Master Roaster, pouring Phoenix history since the 1990s.
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Dialog
Bright, minimalist Roosevelt Row. Third-wave coffee by day, creative event hub by night.
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Case Study Coffee Lounge
A furniture showroom reborn as a coffee community hub, with a showstopping brown sugar sage latte.
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Every once in a while, a coffee shop opens up and tries to do too many things at once. Bakery. Florist. Coffee bar. The result is usually a Frankenstein situation where nothing gets done particularly well. A Flourshop on 7th Street is the opposite of that. It is three things and it is good at all three.
I am a sucker for a good shop origin story because the backstory usually shows up in the cup (or food). So I did a little digging. According to a 2018 interview with Your Jubilee, Andrea Tuck taught herself to bake while finishing an ASU degree in Global Business and Marketing. After graduation she waitressed at her mom's Italian restaurant and started slinging pastries for private clients out of the same kitchen. Andrea comes from a long line of Italian women who ran restaurants, so the kitchen pedigree is real. Eventually the side hustle got too big to share a kitchen. She spotted a for sale sign on a space in Central Phoenix, signed within a week and A Bakeshop was born in 2014. By 2022 she had outgrown that spot too, moved into something bigger on 7th Street and added coffee and a flower bar to the lineup. That bigger spot is A Flourshop.
When you step inside, the design hits you right away. You get an immediate split personality moment. On one side, exposed brick walls are warm and a little moody. On the other side, crisp white walls with light blue tables that feel airy and modern. Light wood furniture ties it all together. Big windows pour in Phoenix sun. There are fresh florals scattered around because, well, there is a flower bar in here. You get to pick your mood depending on which seat you grab.
So what about the food? The pastries are kind of out of control. I tried the Lemon Blueberry Croissant and the Strawberry Shortcake Croissant side by side, and let me be honest, the Lemon Blueberry won by a landslide. Fruit forward, layered like a fancy European dessert, the kind of thing you would expect at a patisserie in some little French town. The Strawberry Shortcake (with real strawberry cream piped on top) was no slouch either. Pastry prices run from $7 to $11, which is not cheap, but you can taste the scratch work and the daily floral refresh in everything.
Now, the coffee. Some purists might raise an eyebrow at the Nuova Simonelli Appia Life pulling shots here. No pressure profiling. No flow control. Volumetric and timer based pulls only. But (and this is a big but) the bean is doing the heavy lifting. The espresso is Moxie CODECH, a washed Guatemala from a farmer cooperative in Huehuetenango. Bourbon varietal. Limestone soil. Roasted light to medium. Chocolate up front, nougat in the middle and a soft fruited finish. It is the kind of bean that makes a milk drink sing. And here is a nice touch. The hot latte is offered in one size only. To me, that is a green flag. It usually means the shop has dialed in the exact ratio between the espresso pull and the milk volume, so every cup is calibrated the same way. I am a big fan of shops that pick one size and obsess over it.
The drip is Moxie El Nevado out of Colombia, and I have to gush for a second here. El Nevado is one of my favorite beans ever. I am normally the guy chasing high end Ethiopian Gujis, Sidamos and Harrars (you know, the fruit bombs), but El Nevado has me converted on the Colombia side. Dark chocolate. Caramel sweetness. A soft stone fruit finish that sneaks up on you. It is crazy good. There is also a ROC2 nitro cold brew if that is your thing.
Quick parking note for first timers. The lot right next to the shop is fair game, but every sign in the area reads Red Bricks Center Parking Only with zero mention of A Flourshop. Do not let that scare you off. A Flourshop sits inside the Red Bricks center, so you are good to park there.
So here is the deal. A bakery alone could carry a shop. A floral bar alone could carry a shop. A craft coffee program pulling Moxie beans could absolutely carry a shop. A Flourshop runs all three at full speed. That is exactly why it lands on the Top Craft Coffee Shops page at AZCoffeeShops.com without me thinking twice about it.
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COFFEE
DRIP • COLD BREW • NITRO COLD BREW
SPECIALS
BANANAS FOSTER • STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE LATTE • BLUEBERRY MUFFIN MATCHA • FLORA'S ELIXER
ESPRESSO BAR
DOUBLE SHOT • LATTE • CAPPUCCINO • CORTADO • AMERICANO • MOCHA
DRINKS
LEMONADE • ARNOLD PALMER • STRAWBERRY SWEET TEA • CHOCOLATE MILK • HOT CHOCOLATE
TEA
ORGANIC HOT TEA • ORGANIC ICED TEA • MATCHA LATTE • BLUE MATCHA • CHAI • DIRTY CHAI
GRAB & GO
GREEN JUICE • BOXED WATER • SPARKLING WATER
SYRUPS
VANILLA BEAN • ALMOND BISCOTTI • CARAMEL • BROWN SUGAR CINNAMON • CHOCOLATE GANACHE • WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE • LAVENDER • LOCAL HONEY • STRAWBERRY • SWEET • SPECIALTY
MILK OPTIONS
WHOLE • 1% • HALF & HALF • OAT • ALMOND • COCONUT
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CROISSANTS
BUTTER CROISSANT • HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT • CHOCOLATE CROISSANT • ALMOND CROISSANT N • STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CROISSANT • LEMON BLUEBERRY CROISSANT • SPINACH ARTICHOKE CROISSANT
PASTRIES
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN • LEMON CHERRY MUFFIN GF/V • VANILLA SCONE • BANANA BREAD GF/DF
EGG & SAVORY
QUICHE • BREAKFAST BRIOCHE
SWEETS & TREATS by Bakes111
MACARON GF N • PETITE CUPCAKE • RICOTTA COOKIE • PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH N • OATMEAL CREAM PIE • FROSTED SHORTBREAD
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Number and Street:
803 N 7th St
A.T. Oasis Coffee is one of the most special coffee experiences in Phoenix. This is a place where the coffee is rooted in genuine origin. The food is made daily by hand and the staff treat every single person who walks through the door like a cherished friend.
The shop sits on a strip along Thomas Road with plenty of parking. It is a modest storefront from the outside but the moment you step in the room opens up into something warm and culturally rich. Wooden tables and chairs fill the floor. Along the walls there are tall shelving units running nearly floor to ceiling. Coffee bags are neatly stacked row after row alongside mugs, traditional brewing equipment and ornate pottery. An Oud (a traditional stringed instrument of Middle Eastern and North African origin) is mounted proudly on the upper shelf. Raw honey jars and loose leaf teas in clear containers fill the remaining shelves. There is a patio out front if you prefer to sit in the open air.
Ethiopia is where the story of coffee begins. The coffee plant (Coffea arabica) is believed to have originated in the forests of Ethiopia. This is why Ethiopia is considered the true birthplace of the world's most beloved drink. What makes Ethiopian coffee so remarkable is that a significant number of its native coffee varieties remain uncataloged by scientists. There are likely countless wild varieties that the world has not yet named or tasted. When you drink Ethiopian coffee you are drinking something ancient and deeply complex. No other origin carries that weight.
Aisha and Abdul are the heart of this shop. They import Ethiopian beans and work with a local roaster to bring them to life. The two primary offerings are the Yirgacheffe (yur·guh·chef) and the Sidama. The Yirgacheffe (named after its growing region in southern Ethiopia) is tea-like and delicate and is known for bright floral and citrus notes. The Sidama is a fuller bodied cup with deeper fruit complexity and a hint of chocolate and light spice. Both are exceptional and available as whole bean bags to take home.
The espresso blend combines both the Yirgacheffe and the Sidama. I understand the thinking behind it. Blending is a common way to chase balance and broaden appeal. But in this case I felt the Yirgacheffe's natural acidity got amplified in the espresso process (pressure) and the Sidama's rich depth did not quite get the room it deserves. The latte I ordered (hot with whole milk) was still genuinely good and I enjoyed it. But I kept thinking how extraordinary it could be with the Sidama carrying the espresso on its own or perhaps a Ethiopian Guji if they ever consider expanding the lineup. This is less a complaint and more a quiet wish from someone who clearly wants to see what these beans can really do at full expression.
The drip and cold brew on the other hand are matched with the Yirgacheffe exclusively. That is exactly the right call. Filter brewing methods are where the Yirgacheffe truly shines, coaxing out those delicate floral aromatics that espresso tends to overshadow. I tried samples of both and they were excellent.
Now, the A.T. Ginger Coffee. Listed on the menu as a trademark item, is described as a special ginger spice coffee that Aisha herself developed. The menu notes that Aisha and her staff pour their heart and soul into every cup. I have not tried it yet but regulars of this shop rave about it. It is on my list for my next visit and I have a strong feeling it will be worth calling out in its own right.
The A.T. Chai Tea is made from scratch using a unique organic blend of spices. The Black Spice Tea is another house specialty, prepared with Aisha's own secret spice blend. Both feel like extensions of the same care that runs through everything here.
Do not leave without trying the Sambusas. They are made fresh daily, lightly fried and filled with lentils. They are not spicy at all which makes them approachable for just about anyone. I bought some to take home and they disappeared quickly.
One last thing. A.T. Oasis sits just minutes from the Phoenix Microcenter, which finally opened its doors here after what felt like an eternity of waiting. If you are making the trip out to Thomas Road for Microcenter, this shop is a natural and very worthy stop. Consider it your reward for the drive.
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Espresso Bar Cappuccino • Macchiato • Americano • Cafe Latte • Vanilla Latte • Caramel Latte • Cafe Mocha • Double Espresso • Hot Chocolate
Coffee Bar Drip Coffee • Red Eye Drip Coffee • A.T. Ginger Coffee • Cold Brew • Iced Coffee
Roasted Coffee Beans Yirgacheffe • Sidamo • Espresso Blend • A.T. Ginger Coffee
Teas Black Spice Tea • Green Mint Tea • A.T. Chai Tea • A.T. Dirty Chai Tea • All Herbal Tea • Black Spice Mint Tea • Hibiscus
Smoothies Real Fruit Smoothie (Mango & Strawberry)
Milks & Flavors Almond Milk • Oat Milk • Extra Flavor • Honey
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Eats
Full Mudammas • Sambusa • Chicken Sandwich • A.T. House Salad • Quiche Vegetable • Hummus Bean Salad • Turkey Sandwich
Bakery Variety of Baked Goods
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Number and Street:
4613 E Thomas Rd
Note: The owner informed me that this lovely coffee shop is now permanently closed. This listing will remain online for a while for reference.
Let me set the scene. You walk down the street, past a giant tiger mural, and you find yourself staring at a gritty concrete facade with a rolling garage door. The signage is there if you look for it. Lowercase. Quiet. Polite. The whole thing reads hidden and low key. Exactly what aftermarket is going for.
Push through the door and the vibe flips on you. Raw faux concrete walls. Exposed ceiling joists. A skylight pours sunshine across the open floor plan. Sleek leather seating. Modern art on every wall. A vintage blue Piaggio Vispa scooter parked like it is part of the show. The espresso bar is tiled in a sharp geometric pattern, and the red cushioned bar stools (very comfortable by the way) pop against all that concrete. It is the kind of room you photograph before you even order.
Now here is the twist. aftermarket is not the only thing happening in this room. It coexists with BELHAUS, the contemporary art gallery and film lab. They share the space, mutually. One door. Two (well, three) souls under one roof. The art on the walls is from local artists and most of it is for sale. Same goes for the clothing. The newsstand by the bar, modeled after a vintage Parisian street kiosk, sells original works on paper, prints and small objets. Part cafe, part boutique, part creative studio, part something I cannot quite name.
OK, the coffee. The bar is anchored by a beautiful red Faema Jubilee espresso machine. The beans come from Caffio Espresso Bar which is less than a quarter mile down the road. The house blend is a medium roast made of Brazilian and Nicaraguan beans. I ordered a small latte (comes with a double shot) and the flavor was rich and comforting. Milk chocolate up front, warm caramel in the middle and roasted nuts on the finish. The espresso has enough weight to cut through the milk instead of vanishing into it.
Now the part I really want to call out. The syrups are house made. All of them. No Torani bottle. No giant jug with a label you recognize from Costco. Made by hand, by the team, in their own kitchen. Order a Lumio (named after a small beach in Corsica) or a Bizou (named after their late studio dog) and you can taste why that detail matters.
The pastries come from Chaconne Patisserie out in Scottsdale. I did not try one this visit. The case looked great though. Next time.
One quick note for first timers. Google Maps is going to lie to you. Punch the address in and the pin will dump you on Grand Ave staring at the front of the building complex. The actual aftermarket entrance is around the back on McKinley. Street parking is easy and free. I took a bunch of pictures for reference so check them out before you go.
aftermarket is the kind of place where the coffee is dialed, the art is real and the room itself is the show. A shop that does not believe in capital letters, big signs or store bought syrups. Every detail here means something, even the door you cannot find on Google Maps.
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Coffee & Espresso
Espresso • Mkt. Drip • Macchiato (tradizionale) • Americano • Cortado • Cappuccino • Caffè Latte • Shakerato
Tea & Specialty
Matcha Honey • Lumio Burnt Honey • Vanilla Latte • Caffè Mocha Noi Cacao • Bizou Fleur d'Oranger lo al Honey • Caffè Bonbon Musovado • Chai • Dirty Chai • Bébé Chocolat • Amaretti Black Tea • Caffè Leccese Orgeat
Summer Menu
Caffè Leccese • Root Beer Cold Brew Float • Pineapple Sage Matcha • Pineapple Sage Latte • Pineapple Sage Tea • Peach/Mint Matcha • Peach/Mint Latte • Peach/Mint Tea • Hibiscus Lemonade
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Number and Street:
1301 Grand Ave
Berdena's in Phoenix is a bright and modern specialty coffee shop in the Camelback East Village neighborhood. The menu includes espresso drinks, creative specialty lattes, an exceptional breakfast and brunch selection and fresh in-house baked pastries.
You already know Berdena's. Or at least...you should. The Berdena's Scottsdale location has been a local favorite since 2017 and this Phoenix outpost in Camelback East Village brings the same energy to a Fredo neighborhood.
The setup is familiar. Bright, modern and small enough that it fills up fast. If you go on a weekend and expect to waltz in and grab a seat, temper those expectations. But it is worth the wait.
The breakfast and brunch menu is the real draw here. The Smashed Avocado Toast has the reputation for a reason. The Breakfast Sandwich holds its own. And if you are hungry, Stevie's Big Boy Burrito is the move. The pastry case is also worth your attention. The croissants and cinnamon rolls are made in-house and are the kind of thing that makes you regret not ordering two.
On the coffee side, Berdena's runs a multi-roaster program and the menu has the common drinks. The classics are done well and the specialty lattes (Honey Lavender and Cardamom Rose among them) use house-made syrups that give the drinks a floral character you will not find at most shops.
Both locations are worth visiting. But if you are on the Phoenix side of town, you no longer have an excuse to drive to Scottsdale.
View my Phoenix city coffee shop guide.
Number and Street:
1215 E Missouri Ave Suite 6
Cafecito in Phoenix has a menu built around Mexican coffee culture, and it earns its place among the better coffee spots in the city. It sits inside Otro Cafe tucked into the Uptown / North Central corridor close to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.
The coffee bar was born when Otro Cafe's ownership (Doug Robson and partner Carlos Diaz) knocked through a wall into the neighboring storefront. Phoenix New Times described it as a love letter to Mexican coffee culture, and that feels right. The whole thing was built to handle brunch overflow from next door, but it has grown into its own thing entirely.
The beans come from Esso Coffee, a local female owned roastery chosen for its caramel and chocolate leaning darker roast profile. The coffee is strong and well prepared. It does not try to be delicate or tea-like. It wants to be bold and it pulls that off.
The specialty drink menu is where things get fun. The horchata latte and the cajeta latte are the ones people talk about most and they are both worth trying. Cafe de olla inspired drinks and licuados round out a menu that feels genuinely connected to Mexican tradition rather than just borrowing the aesthetics.
The pastries deserve their own mention. They are made in house and are one of the best in the area. Fresh, flavorful and the kind of thing that makes it harder to say no when you are just "stopping by for a coffee".
The space itself is chill. Latin music plays, the bar seating works well for solo visits and the vibe leans relaxed rather than performative. If you live nearby, it is easy to make this becoming a regular stop. It is also a natural fit for anyone coming off a morning hike at Piestewa or up in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve area.
One thing worth knowing: if you end up here and the smell of Otro Cafe's food starts pulling at you, that is not a problem unique to you. Their pancakes have a reputation for a reason.
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Coffee & Espresso
Drip • Iced Coffee • Cold Brew • Espresso • Red Eye • Latte • Cortado • Americano • Cappuccino • Macchiato
Specialty Lattes
La Lechera • Cafe De Olla • Horchata Con Cafe • Cinnamon Mocha Latte • Cajeta Latte • Buenos Dias • Honey Lavender • Choco Abuelita
Tea & Other
Matcha • Strawberry Horchata • Golden Milk • Chai • London Fog • OJ • Licuado (PB Banana • Protein)
Milks & Flavors
Oat • Almd • Coconut
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Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal and may not be available.
Bakery & Pastries
Cinnamon conchas • blackberry jasmine tea cake • cookies • sweet potato scone • Guava danish • guava and cheese dansih • blackberry lemon poppy mantecadas • Conchita • French toast croissant • gluten free peanut butter cookies • Mexican wedding cookies (with pecans + fig jam)
Desserts
Ice cream (multiple flavors) • chocolate passion fruit cake
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Hadas Cafe Lounge
Indigo Room Coffee
Serafina Coffee Roasters
WhereUBean Coffee
Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters
Urbo | Urban Bodega
Window Coffee Bar
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Number and Street:
6041 N 7th St
Seattle has a coffee scene. You probably know this. And every so often, one of the Pacific Northwest greats decides to plant a flag somewhere else which is exactly how Phoenix ended up with Caffe Vita. They started in Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle back in 1995, became one of those names serious coffee people just know and now they roast right here too. You can actually watch them do it from behind the glass.
The room is a vibe. Wood panels on the walls, dark hardwood floors, black ceilings and so many windows. The seating mix is dialed in. Tables when you need to work, a leather tufted sofa when you want to sink, leather accent chairs when you want to feel a little fancy. It is spacious, chic and cozy all at once.
Now to the coffee, because this is where Caffe Vita earns the hype. Heads up on the latte situation. Three sizes, same shot count across the board. So size up and you are basically buying more milk. I asked the barista which one was the sweet spot and he said medium without hesitation. Medium it was. And what a call.
You get two espresso choices. The flagship Caffe Del Sol Blend (the 1995 OG, medium roasted, pulling from Brazil Natural, Ethiopia Natural and Guatemala Washed), or whatever rotating guest bean they are spotlighting. Peru single origin on my visit. I went with the flagship because I wanted to know what the house actually tastes like, and oh man.
The latte came out velvety. Silky. Heavy in that good way like it has something to say. Milk chocolate and caramel did most of the talking blending with the milk into what tasted like warm liquid dessert without a drop of syrup involved. Then the Ethiopia natural portion of the blend snuck in with a dark cherry note that the dairy turned into something closer to a chocolate covered cherry. The finish lingered sweet and clean. No burn. No bitter ash. No coffee shop sadness. Just a long, slow caramel goodbye.
Their Theo Blend is the other signature and I am hoping it shows up in the shop sometime so I can try it.
We also tried the Ginger Lemonade. It was fine. Sour, a little shy on sweetness, refreshing in a "wake me up" sort of way. Not the headline act. Quick bonus, the flavor syrups here are mostly house made. Always a good thing.
The pastry case is sneaky good. Everything is from Chaconne Patisserie run by James Beard semifinalist Mark Chacon (the man trained at Tartine and Chez Panisse). So your morning latte has a worthy dance partner.
The baristas here are pros. Skilled, friendly, ready to walk you through the menu without making you feel like you are taking a test. A portion of every coffee bag sold goes to non-profits working on youth and homelessness, which is a nice thing to know. And every so often they host cupping events, if you have ever wanted to slurp coffee out of a tiny spoon while a professional teaches you why it tastes like blueberries.
Caffe Vita is Seattle showing up in the desert, dressed to impress and somehow not breaking a sweat.
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Hadas Cafe Lounge
Indigo Room Coffee
Serafina Coffee Roasters
WhereUBean Coffee
Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters
Urbo | Urban Bodega
Window Coffee Bar
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Number and Street:
509 W McDowell Rd
Every city has its hidden pockets. The little places you have to know about to find. Caffio is one of those. It is tucked way in the back of Pueblo plant shop, which means to find the coffee you first walk through a gorgeous mini nursery. And what a walk it is.
Let me set the scene. The espresso bar operates out of a vintage 1985 VespaCar (Piaggio Ape). That is the little three wheeled Italian truck parked right inside the shop. It is imported. It is real. It is not some prop a marketing person cooked up to look cute on Instagram. Owner Anthony Fiorelli built this whole thing as a tribute to his Italian heritage. You feel that the second you see the Vespa sitting there among the leaves.
So the vibe. The vibe is out of control and I mean that in the best way. Picture an open air back patio shaded by green leaves. Plants frame everything. Sunlight filters through the overhead covers and throws dappled shadows on the ground. There is a gentle hum of conversation and the quiet steam of the espresso machine. The rustle of the plants blocks out the distant Phoenix traffic. It feels like a private garden sanctuary that someone smuggled into the middle of the city.
And here is the part that got me. I visited on a Saturday morning in July and it was in the 90s outside. But in that shaded little corner it did not feel hot. The greenery does something. It makes the air feel cooler and fresh. It feels like the desert forgot to follow you in. A desert oasis in the most literal sense.
Now to the coffee, because this is a coffee shop after all. As of my visit, Mr. Fiorelli was pulling a medium dark blend. Half El Salvador and half Colombia. He pulls it on an Astoria Rapallo AL manual lever machine. Regular readers know I am a guy who favors light roasted single origin beans. I usually do not get excited about dark roasts. So I went for a latte fully expecting to nod politely and move on.
I was wrong. It was lovely. The body was velvety with subtle notes of toasted nuts and a delicate dark chocolate. The El Salvador brings a smooth sweet brown sugar background. The Colombia provides the depth and a deep cocoa foundation. That manual lever pull creates a texture that softens the bold roast. A pleasant molasses sweetness balances the finish while the espresso cuts cleanly through the milk. Maybe it is the lever machine. Maybe it is the personal touch of Mr. Fiorelli making the drink himself. Whatever the magic is, it worked on a guy who does not usually go for dark roasts.
A quick word on the syrups, because it says something about the man. There are no house made syrups here, but do not fear. Mr. Fiorelli is health conscious. Instead of the cheap commercial chemistry syrups, he uses the good European stuff. You will see bottles of 1883 Maison Routin sitting there. They are called 1883 because they have been crafted in the French Alps since that very year. Real natural ingredients. No preservatives. It is more expensive syrup but no artificial junk. So smart.
There is a small assortment of pastries too if you need a little something. But mostly you come to Caffio to slow down. You come to sit under the leaves and sip something made with care.
So picture it one more time. A traditional Italian espresso bar. Running out of a vintage Vespa. Hidden inside a plant nursery. Pulling shots on a manual lever in the middle of the urban desert. It should not work. On paper it is four ideas that have no business sharing a room. But you walk back there, the traffic fades, the air goes cool and the espresso hits your tongue. And suddenly you are not in Phoenix anymore. You are in a tiny corner of Italy that only exists behind a plant shop. Go find it.
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Espresso Drinks
Espresso • Caffe Americano • Cortado • Cappuccino • Caffe Latte • Caffio Mocha Latte • Masala Spice Chai Latte • L'Ape Lavender Latte • Il Caffioso Latte • Onyx Delight Latte • Pistachio D'Oro Latte
Teas
Hibiscus Iced Tea • Peach Iced Tea
Flavors
Vanilla • Caramel • Hazelnut • Mexican Chile • Pistachio Syrup
Milks
Oat Milk
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Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal.
Pastries
Assorted Pastries
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Moxie Coffee Co.
Indigo Room Coffee
Futuro
WeBe Coffee Roasters
The Coffee Builders
Daydreamer Coffee
Collective Coffee
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Number and Street:
1025 Grand Ave
Cartel Roasting Co. is a specialty roaster dedicated to sourcing and preparing high-quality single-origin coffees with precision. A centerpiece of their cafes is the slow bar, where knowledgeable baristas meticulously craft pour-over coffees designed to showcase the unique and subtle flavor notes of each specific bean. Beyond this signature experience, they also offer a full menu of expertly prepared espresso beverages and sell their freshly roasted beans for home brewing. To truly understand what makes specialty coffee so special, let their baristas make you a pour-over, it might just change how you think about coffee forever!
Number and Street:
10625 N Tatum Blvd Suite 104
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.
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Note: Menu items are subject to change.
Coffee
Espresso • Americano • Macchiato • Cortado • Cappuccino • Flat White • Latte • Drip Coffee • Cold Brew
Tea
Chai Latte • Matcha Latte • English Breakfast • Earl Grey • Golden Yunnan • Vanilla Mint Sencha • Cinnamon Plum • Chamomile • London Fog
Case Study Provisions
Brown Sugar Sage • Vanilla Rosemary • Spanish Latte • Summer Daze • Garden Bed • Vanilla Cherry CB • Golden Latte • Seasonal Lemonade
Milks & Flavors
Whole Milk • 2% Milk • Half n Half • Oat Milk • Macadamia Milk • Almond Milk • Vanilla Bean • Vanilla Rosemary • Brown Sugar Sage • Lavender • Caramel • Pistachio • Peppermint • Blackberry • Strawberry Rose • Mocha • White Mocha • Agave • Hazelnut • Orange • Lime • Honey • SF Vanilla
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Food
Breakfast Burrito • Avocado Toast • Strawberry Toast • Peanut Butter and Banana Toast • French Toast • Everything Bagel • Overnight Oats
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.
Number and Street:
4802 N 16th St
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. 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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Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal.
Coffee & Espresso
Espresso • Con panna • Cortado • Cappuccino • Americano • House coffee • Cold brew • Horchata cold brew • Cafe latte • Cafe mocha • Cafe blanco • Cafe matador • Cafe chico • Cafe bombon • Cafe Havana • Cafe Chata
Teas & Refreshers
Iced tea • Hibiscus Palmer • Chai • Dirty chai • Matcha • Fresh OJ • Fresh lemonade • Pup cup
Milks
Oat • Almond • Coconut
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Menu items are subject to change. Some items could be seasonal.
Bakery
Muffins • Assorted pastries
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Hadas Cafe Lounge
Indigo Room Coffee
Serafina Coffee Roasters
WhereUBean Coffee
Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters
Urbo | Urban Bodega
Window Coffee Bar
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Number and Street:
888 N 1st Ave
What happens when you combine church leadership experience, nonprofit community work, and a passion for quality coffee? Collective Coffee opened in March 2025 in the former Hanai Coffee space on West Southern Avenue. Juan and Tina Chavez (founders of South Phoenix church and the nonprofit AZ Reach) partnered with Aaron and Dana Daile to create something bigger than espresso and pastries. They built a genuine community hub for South Phoenix and Laveen.
Look, the mission here is not subtle. Collective Coffee exists "from our community, for our community." The space directly ties into AZ Reach's mentorship programs (link below), grief support, entrepreneurship training, and financial literacy workshops for local high school students. You can feel that energy the moment you walk in.
The coffee comes from a nonprofit roaster Cultivate Coffee in Sunnyslope that I reviewed last year. Collective does not roast in-house but they chose their partner carefully. The beans are solid and the espresso drinks are consistently well made. Try the Copper Latte (espresso with caramel, agave and cardamom) or the Horchata Latte if you want something beyond the standard menu.
The specialty drinks menu leans creative without crossing into gimmick territory. The Tuxedo Latte has handcrafted cookies and cream sauce with crushed Oreos. That's what my wife got and I stole a few sips when she was looking away... 🙂 The drink actually tasted good.
Food comes from other South Phoenix businesses. Pastries are from Red Velvet Bakery. The breakfast burrito includes house made chipotle sauce and a side of green salsa. The avocado toast on sourdough is legitimately excellent (avocado, chipotle sauce, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes, tomato).
The space itself is family friendly and they even have high chairs for the little ones. There is indoor seating and bar seating. The vibe feels comfortable and lived in rather than trying too hard to be trendy. You can post up for hours without feeling rushed.
Collective hosts regular community events and gatherings. This is not background noise marketing. They actually function as a neighborhood gathering spot where people know each other and the staff remembers your name (not mine because I live on the other side of town and only made it here once so far for this review, but I will definitely swing by again whenever I am in the area).
South Phoenix and Laveen needed this. A real local coffee shop that invests back into the community instead of just extracting profit. Collective Coffee delivers on that promise with quality drinks and food that support the mission.
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Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items are seasonal and may not be available.
Coffee
Espresso • Americano • Macchiato • Cortado • Cappuccino • Flat White • Latte • Drip Coffee • Cold Brew
Tea
Chai Latte • Matcha Latte • London Fog • Black Tea (English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Golden Yunnan) • Green Tea (Vanilla Mint Sencha, Cinnamon Plum) • Herbal Tea (Chamomile)
Case Study Provisions
Brown Sugar Sage • Vanilla Rosemary • Spanish Latte • Summer Daze • Garden Bed • Vanilla Cherry CB • Golden Latte • Seasonal Lemonade
Specials
Ube Latte • Honey Cardamom Latte • Cold Foam Americano • Earl Grey Matcha
Not Coffee
Static Lemonade • Matcha Latte • Chai Latte • Chocolate Milk • Hot Chocolate • Tea (Hot or Iced) • Energy Drink • Bottled Soda • Freddo Espresso • Freddo Cappuccino
Milks & Flavors
Whole • 2% • Oat • Almond • Macadamia • Half & Half • Vanilla • Brown Sugar Sage • Rosemary • Lavender • Cherry • Orange • Lime • SF Vanilla • Hazelnut • Mocha • White Mocha • Caramel • Pistachio • Mango • Strawberry • Strawberry Rose • Blackberry • Honey & Agave
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Note: Menu items are subject to change. Some items are seasonal and may not be available.
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito • Everything Bagel • Overnight Oats
Toast
Avocado Toast • Strawberry Toast • Peanut Butter and Banana Toast • French Toast
Read about AZ Reach programs.
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Moxie Coffee Co.
Indigo Room Coffee
Futuro
WeBe Coffee Roasters
The Coffee Builders
Daydreamer Coffee
Collective Coffee
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Number and Street:
3648 W Southern Ave
Housed in a uniquely converted vintage gas station, Copper Star Coffee is a landmark in Phoenix's Melrose district. The shop is renowned for its freshly boiled and baked bagels, which are a central feature of its breakfast and lunch menu. In addition to a wide array of espresso drinks and flavored lattes, the cafe offers sandwiches, pastries, and smoothies, complete with a dog-friendly patio and a convenient drive-thru.
Number and Street:
4220 N 7th Ave
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything locals and visitors ask about finding great coffee in Phoenix, answered.
Phoenix has a deep independent coffee scene. Local favorites featured in this guide include Futuro and Dialog in the Roosevelt Row arts district, Cartel Roasting Co. downtown, Berdena's, Songbird Coffee & Tea House, and Case Study Coffee Lounge. Every shop here has been personally vetted.
Downtown Phoenix and the Roosevelt Row arts district are home to some of the city's best cafes. Try The Coffee Builders, Cactus Cloud Cafe, Fillmore Coffee Co, Futuro, and Dialog. Use the map on this page to find the closest option to where you are.
For laptop-friendly spaces with Wi-Fi and good seating, Case Study and Songbird Coffee & Tea House are popular picks. Many of the shops in this guide offer comfortable seating and outlets, so check the work-from-Phoenix section above for the full list.
Yes. Phoenix has several spots that stay open late, including LUX Central, Cafecito, and Sip Coffee & Beer. Hours change often, so confirm with the shop before heading out late.
Phoenix has a strong roasting scene. Cartel Roasting Co., Serafina Coffee Roasters, and Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting roast their own beans, and several retail bags so you can brew at home.
Beyond the well-known names, Phoenix rewards explorers. Indigo Room, Copper Star Coffee, and Cotta Nostra each bring a distinct character and atmosphere worth seeking out.