The Kolache Cafe

A cafe in southeast Phoenix wants to be the next go-to spot for kolaches, baked offerings made of puffed-up dough and stuffed with savory or sweet fillings. The Kolache Cafe

Le Napoleon Pastries and Cafe

These days it’s easy to find a bakery that specializes in the pastry trend of the week. Cupcakes? Yup. Macarons? You bet. But what about a place with an array of sweet delights ranging from hard-to-find European pastries to handmade chocolates. For that, you’ll want Le Napeleon bakery on the west side of town. It’s […]

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor

Pretty much everyone in town knows about this perennial favorite’s magnificent ice cream treats; after all, they’ve been around nearly a half century. Who hasn’t had a three-scoop Camelback Soda, with pineapple mint ice cream and a side of soda water? But if you haven’t also had one of Sugar Bowl’s delicious salads or sandwiches, […]

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