Elevate Coffee House

In West Phoenix you might find the pickings a little slim as far as locally-owned coffee shops go, which is why people are especially grateful to have Elevate Coffee House in the neighborhood. The coffee house and lunch spot offers breakfast eats (think classic morning meals such as bagels, oatmeal, and a croissant sandwich) as […]

English Rose Tea Room

When you can’t afford a trip to jolly ol’ England, you can take a short drive to the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree. Afternoon tea is the shop’s specialty, featuring over 30 varieties of loose leaf teas. French press coffee and hot chocolate are also on the menu for those would prefer to indulge […]

Enroute Coffee and Tea House

Coffee options at the Enroute Coffee and Tea House are heavy on the espresso, and the handcrafted, small-batch cold brew is infused with nitro. In addition, the shop offers 24 loose leaf teas options (the house favorite being peach white), and a house drink called a lotus (a plant-based energy drink).

Gotham City Comics & Coffee

Downtown Mesa has welcomed all sorts of geekery with open arms and Gotham City Comics & Coffee is no exception. Owners Kevin Johnson and Miguel Vega have made a haven for comic book lovers, the video game obsessed and anime aficionados at this comic book shop and coffee bar. The shop hosts video game tournaments, […]

Graffiti Shop

The name Graffiti Shop isn’t just a cool-sounding moniker at this Tempe smoke shop. It’s an open invitation to leave your mark on the walls and floor of the shop in marker or spray paint or whatever medium you’d like. Owner Lawrence Owenby – he’ll probably tell you he goes by “Larry” – has been […]

Hangar Cafe

Nestled in the corner of an aircraft maintenance hangar at the Chandler Municipal Airport, this inexpensive, no-frills breakfast and lunch spot invites its patrons of airport staff and pilots, neighborhood locals, and curious out-of-towners to take in a few flights along with some satisfactory fare. Flavor-wise, breakfast does better than lunch, with sky-high portions of […]

The Iowa Cafe

Phoenix has a lot of transplants from other parts of the country: New England, the South, and especially California. But Arizona seems to draw more Midwesterners than anything else. So it’s no surprise that one Mesa restaurant serves a taste of America’s Heartland. The Iowa Caf

Jobot Coffee

If you’re looking for a place to hang out and get your creative juices flowing then this Downtown Phoenix coffeehouse might be just the place you need. Located in the heart of the Roosevelt Row arts district, Jobot Coffee Shop is a favorite gathering place for locals, artists and college students all of whom you’ll […]

Matador Coffee Roasting Company

In a North Phoenix strip mall you’ll find freshly roasted coffee beans at Matador Coffee Roasting Company. They strive to achieve the highest quality of coffee beans and espresso drinks every day and also serve house made pastries. If you’re hungry for something more they offer a menu of sandwiches and salads as well as […]

Mighty Cup & Spoon Coffee House & Gallery

West Valley coffeehouse Mighty Cup and Spoon is more than just a place to get a cup of joe. It’s an art gallery, music venue and local hangout all rolled into one. Located in a vintage home and decorated with funky furniture, the coffee shop pours a great cup of fair-trade coffee as well as […]