Best Specialty Cafes in Phoenix with Food

Alhambra

Downtown Phoenix coffee window serving top-tier espresso with creative latte program and local pastries

South Scottsdale

Mythic Goat hand-roasted coffee in a neighborhood market serving espresso, lattes, and cold brew alongside wine and beer

Old Town Peoria

Community-focused cafe rotating Arizona and national roasters with creative seasonal drinks and patio seating

South Scottsdale

Small-batch roaster with dialed-in espresso and craft-focused baristas at the Scottsdale Waterfront

South Scottsdale

Skilled baristas crafting standout cortados and dialed-in espresso in a bright South Scottsdale corner spot

South Scottsdale

On-site coffee roastery meets car culture destination with shady patio and monthly Cars & Coffee gatherings

Paradise Valley Village

Northside outpost serving espresso and pour over with house-roasted beans and scratch-made pastries

Central City

Small-batch roaster serving espresso, pour overs, and signature cold brew shakers in a modern downtown space

Encanto Village

Press Coffee Roasters outpost inside Sprouts, serving small-batch espresso, cold brew, and shakers

Westwing Mountain

Neighborhood spot serving quality espresso drinks with park views and extensive seating across multiple spaces

Tempe

Small batch craft roaster serving their own beans with fresh espresso and multiple brewing options

Whites

Arizona-based roaster with hand-roasted beans, drive-thru service, and vintage mobile coffee vans

Midtown

House-roasted beans fueling Phoenix's specialty scene from a founder-built Midtown space

Rancho Ventura

Direct-trade Ethiopian single origins from Sidamo and Yirgacheffe, roasted in-house in small batches by founder Aisha

Whittier Place

Flagstaff-based roaster's Phoenix outpost serving their own small-batch roasts in a spacious two-story space

Central City

House-roasted specialty coffee with direct-trade sourcing and detailed brew guides for AeroPress, Chemex, and beyond

Central City

House-roasted organic, fair-trade coffee daily with espresso-focused program and full breakfast menu

South Scottsdale

In-house roaster crafting organic, thoughtfully roasted coffees with espresso and cold brew programs

Coronado

Neighborhood roaster in Coronado showcasing origin-focused coffee with knowledgeable baristas and artistic flair

Evans Churchill

Historic 1904 house serving Infusion Coffee Roasters from Tempe with Maya Tea Company loose leaf selection

Central City

Manual espresso pulls and locally roasted beans in a creative workspace set within a lumber yard showroom

Camelback East Village

Small-batch craft roaster serving house-roasted single origins with seasonal specialties and classic espresso

Central City

First Place Coffee's full-service expansion serving their house roasts with elevated food program

Paradise Valley Village

Family-run drive-thru spotlighting Arizona roasters and local small-batch chai with house-crafted signature drinks

Coronado

Intimate omakase-style coffee bar serving Japanese beans from Mameya with personalized pour over service

Central City

Downtown Phoenix cafe serving locally sourced and roasted coffee with an open mic atmosphere

Evans Churchill

Arizona-based roaster's modern Roosevelt District outpost serving their farm-direct coffees and seasonal specials

North Mountain Village

Female-owned roastery brewing specialty coffee from ethically-sourced beans with a community-focused mission

Tempe

Small-batch craft roaster serving espresso, pour overs, and shakers in a modern Mill Avenue location

Central City

Shade-grown organic fair-trade coffee in downtown's art-filled community hub with rotating gallery

Evans Churchill

Australian-inspired cafe with in-house roasted beans and espresso-forward program in downtown Phoenix

Evans Churchill

Sey Coffee served in a multi-disciplinary art collective blending specialty coffee with gallery space

Central City

Weekly roasted single-origin coffee in arts district with pour-over, drip, and espresso service

Sun Sand

30+ years of coffee expertise with direct trade sourcing and on-site roasting at their Tempe facility

Central City

Phoenix-based roaster serving their small-batch Twitch Espresso and Early Edition blends in a convention center spot

Lookout Mountain Commercial Center

On-site roastery crafting small-batch beans with fresh pastries daily in North Phoenix

Camelback East Village

Specialty coffee bar in Biltmore Fashion Park serving their house Sonoran Shade roast with skilled barista team

Paradise Valley Village

Phoenix micro-roastery crafting small-batch, specialty-grade beans with coffee-forward espresso and seasonal experiments

Camelback East Village

San Diego-based small batch roaster with organic and specialty coffee blends, house-roasted beans

South Tempe

San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic & specialty coffees with handcrafted espresso drinks

Park West

Valley's smoothest cold brew meets rotating roaster lineup with daily-dialed espresso and ethical sourcing

Encanto Village

Latina-owned neighborhood spot serving organic, fair trade coffee with creative lattes in a cozy setting

Midtown

Gold Medal-winning specialty roaster pushing experimental processes with farm-direct partnerships and pour over

Deer Valley

In-house roasted small-batch coffee with a decade of community-focused service in North Phoenix