Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Steve’s Espresso

Beyond the Tempe tourists know and love for its rowdy college bars there’s a different Tempe, one that’s all about neighborhood joint’s like Steve’s Espresso. You won’t find anything pretentious here, just quality coffee and a great atmosphere. All their coffee is brewed French press style instead of drip and if you like what you […]

Terra Java Coffee House & Bake Shop

Long considered to be one of the coolest art/coffee houses in Phoenix, Terra Java Coffee House & Bake Shop’s offers comfy couches and other relaxing seating, Wi-Fi access, and plentiful, spacious tables that make it a great place for students to study. Its baristas also whip out any number of caffeinated concoctions – ranging from […]

The Reef

Rock, pop, and R&B music pulsates through the evening air every weekend at this colorful Southeast Valley eatery and nightspot adorned with bright green and pink neon lights. DJs man the decks and throw down Top 40 hits and hot rhythms on Saturdays for the benefit of those crowding The Reef’s dance floor. If you’re […]

Village Coffee Roastery

When first setting foot inside Village Coffee Roastery, you might think it looks like a typical contemporary café. There’s art lining the walls, a blue tiled coffee bar, and a pastry display case beside the cash register. But then you’ll notice the giant bean roaster, a Sasa Samiac imported from France, on the south side […]

Xanadu Coffee Co.

After years in the coffee wholesale and roasting business, Randall Denton opens his own shop with partner Jessica Bueno to highlight their own coffee philosophy. About 90 percent of Xanadu’s coffee comes from a single estate, small co-ops, or micro-lots. The teas come from

Xtreme Bean Coffee Company

If we had to pick two things we love most about Xtreme Bean in Tempe, we’d have to go with their late hours and speed. When we’re jamming to get that paper done by midnight and need a caffeine boost to keep it going, this is the place to go. Located in an old bank, […]