50 Best Coffee Shops in Tempe

“Let’s see if you care enough to respond- So disappointed!Why are you charging for 20 oz drinks and serving in obviously undersized cups that when weighed are only 15 oz including the cup?!? Using holiday cups w your logo and paying for them by undercutting what your regular loyal customers are paying to get is a lowsy way of doing business. Stop using the undersized cups to up off your regular loyal customers as a means of paying for your holiday cups! Or, 🤔 maybe customers should be warned that they’re not getting what they are paying for- unsavory and poor business practices. And update your menu! No excuse to not serve sugar free and low fat options when diabetics and weight conscious clients are also paying clients who now have to go elsewhere because you don’t serve them! Shame on Bikini Beans! Or did you think that girls in things w sweat dripping off their bodies while making our drinks and overly sugaring drinks will make up for inadequacy?!? And make sure that your scantily clad servers at least wear antiperspirant and take the time to write what the drink is on the lid so when omeone orders two or more (as I have been for sometime now) they can actually tell which drink is which! Do the photos below look like something you’d pay for and actually consume w confidence?!? Now let’s see if Bikini Beans even cares enough to reply!“

“What an amazing vibe and atmosphere. The food was delicious and decadent with a beautiful presentation. I had Honey and Cheese Crepes, she had the Lotus Crepe w/ White Chocolate and Lotus Sauce. The Turkish coffee is nice and strong, a good boost to get the day going. Thank you AJ and Staff for your dynamic service.“

“Excelente lugar limpio, agradable, servicio muy amable y su comida deliciosa; Arepas riquisimas, te Matcha fabuloso.“

“Jonathan was the best! We sat outside and had the best conversation with him and learned more about the business and his love of baking!“

“Teresa was extremely helpful with her suggestions and was generous with the portion sizes. Not to mention the donuts are amazing! Perfect amount of sweetness! 😍

Edit: I came back the following week and she recognized me! Amazing service 10/10 recommend!!“

“I came for the Dubai chocolate bar! It was delicious & packaged beautifully! Subtle pistachio flavor. Love the crispy texture. I just wish it was bigger & had more filling ? the staff was very nice & the cafe was clean. I’ll definitely be back to try the drinks & other desserts!“

“This place is so important! Delicious food and drinks, relaxed community atmosphere. Love it!“

“We enjoy good coffee and this is the best we have found in the valley so far. Excellent coffee!“

“Great dog friendly patio, yummy coffee & nice staff! ♥️“

“My friend suggested this place and I honestly never thought about getting in on a Saturday. This is a cute and cozy coffee shop with a flower shop inside (whaaa)!! It was very busy when we got there and it took us 20 minutes to get our food and beverages. It was worth the wait though. The blackberry summer toast was refreshing and the banana toast had the perfect amount of peanut butter on it. I would like to go back during the winter time just so I can sit outside and enjoy the birds chirping and the greens while sipping my earl grey tea. Yum!“

“The best part about coming here is how pretty it is!! I honestly could just sit here all day and feel relaxed!
The barista is always so sweet and in a great mood! I need to ask her name next time.

I always get coffee but today I tried a matcha and added some vanilla. It’s really good and even my husband enjoyed it.“

“Been going there a long time it has its days. Also, I would order through Grubhub more but there’s no options to remove things and I put it in notes and still didn’t see it. I have allergies and you guys must be loosing business cause of this“

“My pup and I always enjoy stopping by this location for a weekend coffee and a pup cup. The barista team is always super friendly and helpful.“

“Great cappuccino in a beautiful cup. Feels like you are in Europe.“

“Americano was great and love the jazz!“

“Overall I really liked the experience. My partner and I got a pastry with chocolate in it to share. It was very tasty and was baked well. She got a tea and I got an iced coffee (tasted really good). The service was fast - there were a number of customers sitting inside and outside. It is a great location to have a coffeeshop, especially near an apartment building like that. The cafe has a clean look, with harder chairs, so I don't think it serves as a hangout, but it's great for bike riders or people on their way to work who want to grab, gulp, and go. If I'm ever in the area, I would definitely go in, they did have good tasting coffee.“

“They have the best coffee around! Everything is good - the latte, drip, cold brew. It’s never bitter and always smooth. Their food is good too. I love their breakfast burritos!“

“Very clean, staff was very friendly. We are just visiting from out of state and checking out different coffee shops & the atmosphere was warm & inviting. Great ice coffee!“

“Chill place for morning coffee, the have all the doors open …. Just a chill place.“

“Their gelato is amazing!!“

“the expert and friendly batistas serve a great tasting hot or cold drink. they also have a wonderful tasty menu.“

“Joe and team are the best! This is my favorite coffee shop in all of Arizona. The coffee is delicious. The staff are super friendly. The shop is a great place to relax. Happy Joe Coffee truly is a happy place to enjoy coffee! Highly recommend stopping by whenever you're in Tempe!“

“Cartel Roasting Co. has a great variety of roasted coffee beans. Once you get used to Cartel Coffee quality, you will find yourself returning for more.“

“Lauren was amazing!! It was our first time in and she was so pleasant, kind, and knowledgeable of the ENTIRE menu. My husband and I will absolutely come back!! Lovely place, highly recommend checking it out! 🫶🏻“

“Thank you Dunkin Donuts on Priest and University in Tempe for donating donuts to our GAIN block party tonight. You helped to make it a great success and we appreciate it very much! Thanks again.“

“Great service and great coffee!“

“smells amazing ... staff are kind fun ... place is colorful“

“I live here.“

“My friend and I went to Dutch Brothers for the first time ever and it was amazing! We were here visiting and have heard great things about the company. We stopped by on January 29th and the guy at the window ( I think his name was Michael?) was so kind he walked us through the menu and even explained the different products they had. He made sure we got drinks that we would like. I got a hot golden eagle with soft top which is what he recommended and I loved it. This is now my new favorite place to visit when I'm in Town!“

“Great Chai, Delicious Banana Bread, And An Awesome Bike Technician ❤️🚴“

“We love the Pup Cups. I'm a fur mom of three fur babies and they love their cups.“

“Talisha is so friendly and prompt! ? My Saturday morning routine is to get a hot nonfat latte to sip while I do my shopping. Never disappointed. Worth your time to go here when you're out and about, regardless that there's a freestanding location in the parking lot!“

“The food is delicious! Customer service is outstanding! This is going to be our home away from home!“

“My 2 duaghters & i were at this Starbucks and they made our drinks wrong,..they were quick in fixing them but i was not happy,..we still love Starbucks though!!! ❤“

“Excellent food choices and extremely friendly service.“

“Excellent food service and atmosphere outdoor eating.“

“cooolspot lots of tables workers are ok I guess“

“I almost always have a positive experience here. One thing I wish they would fix is that dreaded block of time in the middle of the day when they don’t use the speaker box to take orders, so it takes twice as long to get your drink. Other than that, I like this place and it’s a reliable go-to for my caffeine fix.“

“I totally recommend this Starbucks.. I drive past the one down the street from me to go to this one because they’re always so nice and helpful at this location. They also get my drink right 😊🙂🙃🙂“

“My favorite Starbucks in Tempe Best employees 😊“

“Love the friendliness there!“

“Stopped by Black Rock Coffee in Mesa and grabbed a small Americano. It was smooth, bold, and had zero bitterness—exactly how I like it.

The barista was friendly and made the drink quickly. The location is clean and has a relaxed vibe, with plenty of seating if you want to hang out for a bit. Drive-thru was fast and the order was spot-on.

Good spot if you’re looking for something stronger than your usual chain coffee. I’ll definitely be back to try a blended drink next time.“

“Best Coffee...best service...best place! Been going here for more than 15 years and never found a place that has better iced coffee or better service.“

“I’ve been here a couple of times now. The atmosphere is great. They have a kiosk to order and it was easy and seamless. Matt at the counter was awesome. He was very friendly and spoke highly of the owners. Loved the customer service experience. The food is equally as great!“

“Love this place.The Vanilla chai with vanilla cold foam is my favorite!Just wish they had more food options or maybe better quality bread. Perfect place to pop in for some coffee, chai, etc., meeting up with others, doing work or some reading.**Note: I showed up on Saturday (6:30am) and they weren't open when Google said they were (6am).“

“Floral department. Always the absolute freshest flowers in town. Any special occasion I have , I always know I can depend on Safeway to come through for me.“

“My experience with Talisa was more than exceptional. It seemed like she really cared about the service she was providing for her customers and always had a smile on her face. Her attitude greatly improved my day, not to mention she made great drinks!“

“The drinks and food at this location always come out great and I haven’t gotten a wrong order which is awesome. however, the customer service is not great. My boyfriend and I always come after the gym and have had the same guy at the window named Luke who has not ever been nice or friendly to us. we’ve asked him for straws and napkins and he has just walked away or started taking an order over the headset while handing out drink to us every time. the other staff has always been very friendly or asked how our day was and made sure we got everything we needed before we left, but he just kind of stands there blank faced and very monotoned the whole interaction. I totally understand everyone has their mornings where you are just tired or zone out, but it has been every single time we’ve come through the drive through. I have worked and still work at multiple coffee shops so this just seems kinda unprofessional to have this same attitude every single morning :(“

“I highly recommend this starbucks in target. The service, friendliness, and personable atmosphere is amazing, especially from Casey. The coffee is always super hot the way it is suppose to be. I go to different starbucks and this one is the best one.“

“This review for Cortez is long overdue. To add the very short of it at the start, if you live in Arizona and drink freshly roasted coffee daily and you are not buying from Cortez, you need to at least try a bag. My first order was because it was cheaper than other local specificity roasters. I keep returning for more because of Cortez’s unique selection of odd and exciting fermentations and processes (Juicy Lulo springs to mind quickly). It is some of the best coffee you will ever have. Story Time: Sorry, not sorry. I used to go down the street from work and pick up bags from another Arizona roaster; however, I was laid off from GM along with over 900+ other people. I found Cortez by searching for a local coffee roaster that I could order by mail that would not break the bank to save some money. I made my first order on Nov 8th, 2023, and ordered a bag of Columbia Ocampos, plus some other small 8oz bags from Cameroon. I made my first cup of Ocampos and quickly realized that it was one of the best cups of coffee I have had, and with that, he had me hooked because, on Nov 22nd, I ordered a second order, then Dec 10th, Dec 22nd; you get the idea... I have been drinking coffee daily from Cortez for over a year, and each new, unique coffee gets better and better. My standard order is a monthly 2lb bag of Vulcan Azul for espresso and each new drop. When writing this, it is Colombia Vergel, which is just… amazing! It is fruity, acidic, and a real treat for the senses; who knew coffee could be so wild and flavorful! I had the pleasure of meeting Ron Cortez at his cafe (The Bright Side) in Tempe once a few months ago. He was an absolute pleasure, and I felt I could speak with him about coffee for quite a while. I ordered a pour-over Finca Amalita (that is his farm, so cool!), which was made in a vandola, and to this day, I have not had a better cup of coffee, and I really need to find some time to go back. Anyway... long story short, buy some Cortez Coffee.“