Tea in Phoenix

46 W. Main St. Mesa

480-649-3065

Coffeehouse, Tea, Retail, Best Of, Sponsor, Readers' Choice

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, book-signings and plenty of other events to keep fans of sci-fci, super heroes and card games coming back for more. They've got a decent selection of comic books, graphic novels, action figures and art – all of which they invite you to enjoy in-house. Grab a spot in any of the couches, tables or chairs to read the hottest new thing or just check out some anime on the T. V.s. In the back room you'll find more seating and flat screen T.V.'s for your X-Box gaming pleasure. If you're planning on staying late be sure to caffeine it up with a cup of house-brewed coffee or an energy drink.

16 articles

Lo-Fi Coffee

105 W. Main St. Mesa

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Music Venues, Sponsor

7 articles

Trailhead Bike Shop and Cafe

6829 N. 16th St., A9 Central Phoenix

602-264-2328

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Retail, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

Trailhead has the best concept around - part bike shop, part café, all the perfect hang. By providing good coffee, pastries and sandwiches right off of main cycling spots like Trail 100 and the Grand Canal this shop does a real service to bikers. Bike shopstend to be closed on Sundays but not Trailhead. They're there when you expect them to be whether you need a shot of caffeine or to fix a broken chain, complete with a comfy couch. The shop also leads weekly shop rides for both the road and dirt.

5 articles

8th Day Coffee & Culture

828 N. 2nd St. Central Phoenix

602-376-0125

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops

1 article

Altitude Coffee Lab

8320 N. Hayden Rd. North Scottsdale

480-878-5611

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Best Of

Altitude Coffee Lab has become known for its roasts, but this cafe is more than that. The low-key interior is homey and relaxed, the perfect spot to spend an afternoon getting work done on the ivy-covered patio. Should you get hungry, Altitude offers full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus that include dishes from all over Europe like Spanish frittata, Danish smørrebrod, and more. For aspiring musicians and poets, weekly open mic nights on the high-end shop sound system will present your work well. Should you need liquid courage before you perform, the coffee house also offers beer, wine, and a small selection of spirits. However, you shouldn't leave without trying the Gibraltar, which mixes espresso and foamed milk at temperatures lower than a cappuccino's so you can taste the amaretto and raisin notes of Altitude's espresso blend.

5 articles

Arizona Donut Co.

1030 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe

480-968-1321

Bakery, Coffeehouse, Tea, Best Of, Menu

This 24-hour doughnut shop in Tempe opened in early 2013 from the owners of Valley fried-dough staple Bosa Donuts. With more than 40 varieties to choose from, you won't be left wanting.

2 articles

A.T. Oasis Coffee & Tea Shop

4613 E Thomas Ave East Phoenix

602-957-2054

Cafe, Coffeehouse, Ethiopian, Tea

6 articles

Barista Cafe

17025 N. Scottsdale Rd. North Scottsdale

480-502-5080

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops

3 articles

The Black Cat Coffee House

4730 E. Indian School Rd. East Phoenix

602-553-2228

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops

2 articles

Bruno Mali's Cafe & Gift

609 W. Osborn Central Phoenix

602-287-9600

Coffeehouse, Tea, Best Of

Although the name may lead you to believe this is some sort of early morning coffeehouse hangout or little gift shop filled with trinkets where patrons sip tea, don’t be deceived. What lies behind the door is a bar known for its cheap drinks and hip hop scene. Bruno Mali’s Café & Gift is best known for its weekly Monday DJ night, A Foreign Affair, which kicks off at 10 p.m. The vibe is easy and casual, and the music is often mixed in early ’90s hip hop style. The place promises to be a dark, slightly swanky bar that’s probably packed with weeknight warriors and attractive twenty-somethings getting down and dirty. This Central Phoenix hole-in-the-wall is also known as a haven for artists, and the walls are decked out from floor to ceiling with paintings by locals. Among the throng of dancing bodies, there’s regularly an artist on hand to paint or draw live as part of the entertainment.

2 articles

Bubbleology

1959 S. Terrace Rd. Tempe

480-500-5046

Tea, Dessert

Unlike other bubble waffles piled with ice cream, the London-based Bubbleology comes with gelato (or sorbet, if you’re vegan), and rotates six flavors, like strawberry cheesecake and cookies and cream. If you’re a fruit lover, order the Summer Crunch, which has fresh strawberries and strawberry Pocky. Chocolate lover? Go for The Nutty Professor, which includes some Ferrero Rocher.

1 article

Cartel Coffee Lab

1 N. 1st St. Central Phoenix

480-432-8237

Coffeehouse, Tea, Best Of

If you live in Phoenix and haven’t heard of Cartel Coffee Lab, you’ve probably been living under a Starbucks-shaped rock. Or maybe you just don’t drink java. This local coffee roaster is the best known in the café scene, and chances are you’ve sipped their coffee somewhere around town without realizing it, like Jobot Coffee Shop, which brews its own custom roast. But true fans go straight to the source – one of Cartel Coffee Lab’s four locations in Tempe, Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix, and Tucson – to get their fix of Black Market Espresso. Cartel sources its four-bean blend from a single high-elevation farm in the Sul de Mina region of Brazil, where it goes through a natural pulping process on-site before leaving for its final destination, your cup. Once Cartel gets its hands on the green beans, they’re roasted to create a bold-flavored coffee with citrus and chocolate notes and a dash of sweetness.

21 articles

Cartel Coffee Lab

7124 E. 5th Ave. Central Scottsdale

480-432-8237

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Best Of

If you live in Phoenix and haven’t heard of Cartel Coffee Lab, you’ve probably been living under a Starbucks-shaped rock. Or maybe you just don’t drink java. This local coffee roaster is the best known in the café scene, and chances are you’ve sipped their coffee somewhere around town without realizing it, like Jobot Coffee Shop, which brews its own custom roast. But true fans go straight to the source – one of Cartel Coffee Lab’s four locations in Tempe, Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix, and Tucson – to get their fix of Black Market Espresso. Cartel sources its four-bean blend from a single high-elevation farm in the Sul de Mina region of Brazil, where it goes through a natural pulping process on-site before leaving for its final destination, your cup. Once Cartel gets its hands on the green beans, they’re roasted to create a bold-flavored coffee with citrus and chocolate notes and a dash of sweetness.

20 articles

Cartel Coffee Lab

810 S. Ash Ave. Tempe

480-432-8237

Coffeehouse, Tea, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

If you live in Phoenix and haven’t heard of Cartel Coffee Lab, you’ve probably been living under a Starbucks-shaped rock. Or maybe you just don’t drink java. This local coffee roaster is the best known in the café scene, and chances are you’ve sipped their coffee somewhere around town without realizing it, like Jobot Coffee Shop, which brews its own custom roast. But true fans go straight to the source – one of Cartel Coffee Lab’s four locations in Tempe, Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix, and Tucson – to get their fix of Black Market Espresso. Cartel sources its four-bean blend from a single high-elevation farm in the Sul de Mina region of Brazil, where it goes through a natural pulping process on-site before leaving for its final destination, your cup. Once Cartel gets its hands on the green beans, they’re roasted to create a bold-flavored coffee with citrus and chocolate notes and a dash of sweetness.

74 articles

Cha Cha's Tea Lounge

1229 Grand Ave. Downtown Phoenix

602-802-7854

Tea, Vegetarian, Best Of, Menu

The sunny lounge inside Cha Cha's Tea is often filled with the scent of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Cha Cha's is one of the first businesses to open at the newly renovated Desert Sun Plaza, an adaptive reuse project that is resurrecting part of Grand Avenue's historic Desert Sun Motel. Cha Cha's has the laid-back vibe of your favorite neighborhood indie coffee shop. There's local art on the wall, plenty of wall outlets, and free Wi-Fi.

2 articles

Citizen Espresso Bar

4700 N. Central Ave. Central Phoenix

602-265-5652

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops

6 articles

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

16420 N Scottsdale Rd North Scottsdale

480-877-1544

Coffeehouse, Tea

Founded in Brentwood, California in 1963, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a true coffee and tea joint that focuses on hot drinks and not on sweets and pastries. Nonfat and soy-derived flavors are emphasized, signature decafs like Tropical Passion and Swedish Berries are brewed daily, and this may be the only place in Phoenix where one can order a Strawberries and Cream Tea Latte straight off the daily menu, which is filled with the usual chocolate- and caramel-infused teas and coffees besides. The company brags about its close relationships with private farms and plantations, and after five decades of growth is the nation's largest privately held specialty coffee and tea retailer.

1 article

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

7407 W. Bell Rd. #2 Peoria

623-776-9680

Coffeehouse, Tea

Founded in Brentwood, California in 1963, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a true coffee and tea joint that focuses on hot drinks and not on sweets and pastries. Nonfat and soy-derived flavors are emphasized, signature decafs like Tropical Passion and Swedish Berries are brewed daily, and this may be the only place in Phoenix where one can order a Strawberries and Cream Tea Latte straight off the daily menu, which is filled with the usual chocolate- and caramel-infused teas and coffees besides. The company brags about its close relationships with private farms and plantations, and after five decades of growth is the nation's largest privately held specialty coffee and tea retailer.

Coffee Plantation

7366 E. Shea Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-991-4066

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Best Of, Menu

This Village at Shea coffee hangout promises many things — pastries, light lunch options, smoothies, and yes, coffee. The small coffee chain that is Coffee Plantation first opened in 1989 in Tempe (though that location has since shuttered), with the Scottsdale and Shea location following later. This Arizona original coffee shop is open at 6 a.m. on weekdays, and 6:30 a.m. on weekends.

3 articles

Coffee Rush

1949 W. Ray Rd. Ste. 40 Chandler

480-855-9815

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Best Of

The staff at Chandler's Coffee Rush is relaxed and friendly, so much so that despite the name it's hard to feel rushed when you stop in. If you're a regular, the staff will even start your favorite chai or Caramel Nut Latte before you even get to the register. The pretty man-made lake out back makes the this a great place to chill out with a Mocha Frost and work on your laptop or catch up with friends. Coffee Rush's menu is basic; they simply have quality coffee available in a few dozen regular and sugar-free flavors, offered hot, iced, or frozen. If you're craving a nosh to go with your java, don't miss out on the Greek owners' specialty — gooey, sweet baklava with walnuts or pistachios.

4 articles

Coffee Rush

1555 N. Gilbert Rd. #107 Gilbert

480-507-0930

Coffeehouse, Tea, Dessert, Coffee Shops, Menu

The staff at Chandler's Coffee Rush is relaxed and friendly, so much so that despite the name it's hard to feel rushed when you stop in. If you're a regular, the staff will even start your favorite chai or Caramel Nut Latte before you even get to the register. The pretty man-made lake out back makes the this a great place to chill out with a Mocha Frost and work on your laptop or catch up with friends. Coffee Rush's menu is basic; they simply have quality coffee available in a few dozen regular and sugar-free flavors, offered hot, iced, or frozen. If you're craving a nosh to go with your java, don't miss out on the Greek owners' specialty — gooey, sweet baklava with walnuts or pistachios.

Coffee Rush

53 N. Val Vista Dr. Gilbert

480-545-1045

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Menu

The staff at Chandler's Coffee Rush is relaxed and friendly, so much so that despite the name it's hard to feel rushed when you stop in. If you're a regular, the staff will even start your favorite chai or Caramel Nut Latte before you even get to the register. The pretty man-made lake out back makes the this a great place to chill out with a Mocha Frost and work on your laptop or catch up with friends. Coffee Rush's menu is basic; they simply have quality coffee available in a few dozen regular and sugar-free flavors, offered hot, iced, or frozen. If you're craving a nosh to go with your java, don't miss out on the Greek owners' specialty — gooey, sweet baklava with walnuts or pistachios.

The Coffee Shop

3000 E. Ray Rd. Gilbert

480-279-3144

Coffeehouse, Tea, Dessert, Coffee Shops, Best Of, Menu

This upscale coffee joint is housed inside a re-purposed maintenance garage. It sounds a little random but its really not considering that The Coffee Shop sits on the grounds of Agritopia, the urban farm oasis in Gilbert. Inside the coffee house you'll find a spacious place with great natural lighting. Order up one of their many specialty coffee drinks – might we suggest the Black and White, which comes with espresso, milk, white and milk chocolate and whipped cream – and enjoy the indoor seating or the outdoor patio. If you make a trip out to this spot it's worth the extra calories to pick up one of their famous cupcakes, made from scratch and always as pretty to look at as they are eat. They also have a breakfast menu, fresh pastries and plenty of sandwich options to please even the most picky pallets.

15 articles

Cupz N' Crepes

4232 E. Chandler Blvd. #8 Ahwatukee

480-706-1963

Coffeehouse, Crepes, French, Tea, Coffee Shops, Best Of, Menu

There's nothing quite so perfect as the combination of fresh coffee and a perfectly-prepared crepe. And lucky for us, when we're looking to satisfy the craving we need not look any farther than Cupz N' Crepes in Ahwatukee. The south Phoenix eatery specializes in made-to-order crepes of both the sweet and savory variety filled with fresh meats, veggies and fruits. We particularly enjoy the The Nat, a unique buffalo-style crepe with chicken, hot sauce and blue cheese crumbles. For those looking for more traditional fare they have a selection of Nutella crepes as well as the Paris street-food classic: sugar and lemon juice. They also offer a breakfast menu and an assortment of salads including a classic chicken Caesar and a cranberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing. Aside from the wallet-friendly eats they also boast some of the Valley's best coffee. Thanks to the free Wi-Fi, we may never have to leave.

6 articles

D'Lite Healthy On The Go

2613 N. Scottsdale Rd. South Scottsdale

480-247-8537

Vegetarian, Coffeehouse, Sandwiches, Smoothies, Tea, Recommended, Menu

This healthy eats spot with locations Valleywide sports the rare drive-thru experience where the quality of the food actually lives up to the level of convenience. For a quick, tasty breakfast at D'lite, try the AZ Burro (with smoked turkey and avocado) or the Breakfast Club (served on sun-dried tomato bialy). For lunch, there are salads, wraps, and burgers, all featuring produce from local growers. And, of course, there are coffee, tea, juices, and delicious berry smoothies.

6 articles

The Daily Grind

14120 N. 79th Ave. Peoria

623-979-5353

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Music Venues, Menu

Deja Brew Coffee House

1350 S. Longmore Mesa

480-461-0445

Coffeehouse, Tea, Music Venues, Coffee Shops

Draw 10 Bar and Grill

5444 E. Washington St. Central Phoenix

602-273-1061

American, Coffeehouse, Tea, Bars and Clubs

An oasis of alcoholic bliss tucked away amongst office buildings and industrial parks, Draw 10 beckons to both the white- and blue-collar crowds looking for a drink at lunchtime or after the work day's done. The large rectangular bar dominates the establishment, ringed with a rainbow selection of illuminated bottles and an equally colorful cross-section of neighborhood regulars. And just what are they drinking? Those with big thirsts can grab monstrous 32-ounce mugs of domestic drafts like Bud Light and Coors for $4.50 each. If you aren't that parched, partake in 16-ounce pints of Blue Moon or Fat Tire for $5. Weekly poker nights also take place on Wednesday and Saturday nights, while the back room has been known to host the occasional one-off DJ night.

1 article

Drink Me! Tea Room

1730 E. Warner Road, #5 Tempe

602-206-5469

Tea, Menu

3 articles

Drip Coffee Lounge

2325 N. Seventh St. Central Phoenix

602-795-9905

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops

Duplex Tea Station

1845 E. Broadway Rd. #121 Tempe

480-265-9131

Coffeehouse, Asian, Tea

The intersection at McClintock Drive and Broadway Road is becoming quite the dining destination in Tempe. In addition to Old Town Taste and others, there is now Duplex — a Hong Kong-style café serving drinks like salty lemon tea and whole coconut shake. There are also quick snacks like a pork ball, egg puffs, and more.

1 article

Dutch Bros. Coffee

1136 S. Greenfield Rd. Mesa

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops

2 articles

Dutch Bros. Coffee

12629 N. Paradise Village Pkwy W North Phoenix

602-788-1050

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops

2 articles

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