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From hidden gem to local favorite, Light Heart Coffee grows in Scottsdale

By Preslie Hirsch

Jun 6, 2025

Light Heart's owners are sharing the love with a new location and an expanded summer menu.

Powerhouse coffee and pastry duo team up to open new Phoenix cafe

By Sara Crocker

May 28, 2025

Her coffee is some of the best in town. His pastries win awards. Soon, customers will be able to get both in the same place.

New South Phoenix cafe serves coffee and community

By Cody Fitzpatrick

Apr 29, 2025

Collective Coffee opened in March with the goal of serving more than drinks. Here's what to expect at the new community hub.

Phoenix chef Nik Fields competes on 'Guy's Grocery Games.' How to watch

By Sara Crocker

Apr 28, 2025

Known for her wine bar and coffee shop, the Chic Chef makes her Food Network debut. Tune in to watch her cook on "Triple G."

The 10 best coffee shops in Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times Writers

Apr 23, 2025

There's nothing better than that first sip of coffee in the morning. Start your day right at the Valley's best coffee shops.

Childhood friends serve ‘caffeine-filled mischief’ at their Mesa coffee shop

By Carlos Rene Castro

Apr 16, 2025

Creative drinks, motorcycle meetups and a sense of community are on the menu at Hooligans Coffeehouse.

Phoenix school board president bailed out cafe owner after child sex sting

By Morgan Fischer

Apr 3, 2025

Jessica Bueno used her house as collateral to spring Xanadu Coffee owner Randall Denton from jail. She explains why.

Staff reopens Xanadu Coffee after owner sentenced in child sex sting

By Morgan Fischer

Apr 1, 2025

Xanadu Coffee staff say "fuck you" to the owner as they scramble to save the downtown Phoenix cafe.

Xanadu Coffee Co. closes following founder's prison sentencing

By Morgan Fischer

Mar 27, 2025

The local coffee shop is "closed until further notice" after its founder was sentenced to prison following a child sex sting.

Xanadu Coffee founder caught in child sex sting, gets a year in prison

By Morgan Fischer

Mar 27, 2025

Randall Denton pleaded guilty to attempted child sex trafficking after trying to pay a 14-year-old — really a cop — for sex.

Brick Road Coffee owners team up to bring new cafe and roaster to Mesa

By Georgann Yara

Mar 18, 2025

Brick Road Coffee's owners created a safe community gathering space with their first cafe. Now, they're expanding to Mesa.

Monsoon Market duo debuts Phoenix coffee shop. Meet Strip Mall

By Sara Crocker

Mar 3, 2025

The owners of Monsoon Market are bringing their eye for design and love of local coffee to Strip Mall. Here's what to expect.

Charity-tied chain Noble Ground Coffee abruptly closes all locations

By Tirion Boan

Jan 30, 2025

The coffee shop chain has quickly expanded throughout Arizona over the last three years. But suddenly, the cafes are closed.

Peek inside Scottsdale’s new espresso martini bar Three Beans Cafe

By Preslie Hirsch

Jan 28, 2025

Three Beans Cafe serves a rotating menu of espresso martinis and coffee cocktails, plus classic coffeehouse sips.

Tres Leches Cafe to close Phoenix coffee shop following legal battle

By Sara Crocker

Jan 24, 2025

The colorful cafe served coffee and pan dulce for nearly seven years. A legal dispute continues to brew in the background.

Meet ‘Meaghie Jane,’ a lifestyle brand aiming to raise weed’s profile

By TJ L'Heureux

Dec 27, 2024

Arizona native Meaghan Gould’s company hosts cannabis mocktail hours in Phoenix to demystify recreational weed.

Ollie Vaughn's team opens new Phoenix coffee shop

By Lauren Topor

Dec 4, 2024

The new cafe finds its home inside a furniture store. Espresso tonic and a sofa, please!

New coffee shop The Grind to open downtown in former Serafina spot

By Sara Crocker

Dec 3, 2024

Led by "Chic Chef" Nik Fields, the new Phoenix cafe focuses on coffees, teas and creating space for people to work.

Wake-N-Bakery brings THC-infused drinks and treats to Mill Avenue

By Zach Newman

Oct 15, 2024

Open till 3 a.m. on weekends, the new coffee spot gives new meaning to the term “baked goods.”

Savor the season: Where to find the best fall coffees in Phoenix

By Preslie Hirsch

Oct 14, 2024

From classic pumpkin to popcorn and pancake-flavored lattes, these seasonal sips will get you in the fall spirit.

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Meet Indigo Room, Phoenix's hidden coffee counter

Matcha madness hits Cafe Mollie

Coffee

Meet Indigo Room, Phoenix's hidden coffee counter

Matcha madness hits Cafe Mollie

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