50 Best Coffee Shops in Tempe

“Randomly found this coffee shop online when looking for a new spot to meet my friend. AMAZING!! All the staff is extremely friendly and personable. Great drinks and good prices. I love that they’re open super late; it was so nice not to rush out of there and catch up with a friend. Parking was easy to find. I will be coming back! If you get the chance, try their version of the “viral” dot cake. It’s the best one I’ve had! So yummy!“

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

“A true GEM!!! Da Boss is so sweet and kind. The donuts are FANTASTIC! So are the bagels, croissants and coffee. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

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

“If you’re in the Tempe area and trying to have a good shawarma you’re at the right place. Friendly staff and great food. Good portion of food and not heavy on you stomach. I recommend this place. Chicken Shawarma & beef shawarma 🤤🤤“

“A hidden gem with great service, really good atmosphere, and good drinks and food. The hosts had an amazing attitude and followed up on service, the area is open and doesn't feel crowded at all with a nice view and tons of natural light. Lastly, the coffee was actually good. They knew how to make a good flat white“

“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!“

“This quaint coffee shop sits in a small courtyard with beautiful, lush plants surrounding it. You could walk right past it and not even know it is there, but it is worth finding. The coffee has a very rich and robust flavor. The staff was incredibly friendly. The food looked amazing. This place is an amazing spot to enjoy morning cup of coffee!“

“It’s a pretty small space so you can’t really sit down like usual cafes, but the atmosphere is very nice and there’s a wide variety of coffee and tea drinks you can choose from. I got the Vietnamese latte and it’s definitely one of the best coffee drinks I’ve had. This is a good place if you’re out with your friends or if you’re on a coffee run“

“Loved my visit to Better Buzz! The chia drink was so good, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. The service was just as impressive. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and made the experience even better. I wish we had a Better Buzz closer to home. I’ll definitely be back whenever I’m in the area!“

“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! ♥️“

“Came in from California for a graduation at ASU. Tried this spot out and my wife and I loved it. Nice place with some games to relax and enjoy coffee/snacks. Really unique setting as well with small businesses sharing the space. Owner was really awesome and had excellent service.“

“Great coffee, food, and vibe. Such a vibrant space to meeting people or take a break.“

“Their gelato is amazing!!“

“Didn't think to take photos, sorry! So good. I had the gyro with Greek fries and the saganaki. All were delicious. The lamb was tender amd the pita bread was amazing. Best I've had in years. Jacob was a great amd tentative server. I would definitely come back.“

“I love the bubbly personality of the baristas, I find when Im not sure what I want they make a great recommendation too! Love all the specialty drinks- The BEST!!“

“I love this coffee shop! It’s honestly the best coffee I’ve had in a long time. I love the seasonal menu items along with their year round coffees. MJ is absolutely the best barista ever. She’s so kind and I love talking to her everytime I go. Everyone that works here is honestly great and super friendly. I come multiple times a week now and I’m always happy with my experience.“

“Okay, Better Buzz Coffee… I get the obsession now! 😍

I ordered the Caramel Vanilla Best Drink Ever, and honestly, the name is 100% accurate. It was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect mix of caramel and vanilla. Every sip was amazing!

I also got the Everything Bagel with cream cheese, and WOW. It was so fresh and tasty. I found out they actually bake their bagels every morning, and you can definitely tell. Fresh, warm, and packed with flavor!

What made the experience even better was the incredible customer service from Ayden. He was so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made me feel valued as a customer. It’s rare to come across service that leaves such a positive impression, and Ayden definitely went above and beyond to make my visit enjoyable.

Great drinks, delicious food, fresh-baked bagels, and outstanding customer service—I couldn’t ask for more. I’ll definitely be coming back for that “Best Drink Ever” again! ☕🥯✨“

“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.“

“I went to this Press Coffee every day during my business trip, and it quickly became my go-to spot. Their lunch options are excellent, and the cold brew is especially great.

Everything on the menu from sandwiches to burritos and breakfast items is tasty, fresh, and good quality without being too heavy or greasy.

They also have a nice little outdoor patio, which makes it a very pleasant place to take a break.“

“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.“

“One of my neighborhood go-to's whether I am in PHX, Tempe, or Scottsdale. Great Burritos, Cold Brew is 🤌🏻🤌🏻“

“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!“

“Gotta love Dutch Bros, for sure.
My biggest challenge is deciding on what to get.
The classics are always good but a couple of the Dutch Faves or energy drinks can hit the spot, as well.
Try the iced Cocomo with an extra shot...
The people are always nice and they do a good job of keeping the lines moving pretty quickly.
We love this South Tempe location, for sure.“

“Happy Joe is the best coffee and always has fun flavors and the nicest funniest baristas. When I’m not in Tempe I crave Happy Joe. It is the best.“

“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.“

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

“Love the friendliness there!“

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

“Food is always great, no complaints. I’ve had a variety of items from their smoothies to their sandwiches to their soups. One recommendation I would make is PLEASE fix your strobing lights over the front counter. I’ve been coming in on and off for over a year and the same light has been flashing and I’m concerned as it could be a trigger for those with photophobia or epilepsy. The other concern being that if something as blatantly obvious as a light strobing over the register is neglected, what else behind the counter is going neglected. Aside from that I would still recommend this place as the food is decently priced and is very good in taste.“

“I live here.“

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

“Whoever named this place - BRAVO!!! This place 100% delivered sunshine to my morning! How long has this place been open, how long have I been missing out on the fluffiest Lemon Ricotta pancakes?! My friend and I literally had to place a second order so we wouldn’t have to fight lol!

Audrey was our server and she was soo friendly and attentive throughout our meal. She even stopped and chatted with us for a while.

The dining area is so bright from natural light and spacious. Love that they have a bar area if guests just wanted a mimosa or a morning boost.

We LOVE this place and we’ll go back very soon!“

“Excellent food choices and extremely friendly service.“

“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!“

“I think its the best i love their iced coffee and they have great sercice :)“

“Friendly employees and only a drive-thru, convenient for me. Happy it's there. Go enjoy their great coffee.... :*)))))

Note to folks that put these programs together, these questions do not even pertain to this and other establishments. There's no indoor seating, therefore no atmosphere, no take-out and you need no parking space. Ask better questions so I and others can give more informing information. Wake up!!!! Thank you!!

PJ“

“Tried their Cereal Milk and it was so refreshing! Loved the touch of lavender to the drink, especially with it being my first time trying a lavender matcha.

The barista was super friendly and cultivated a wonderful environment with R&B music. Atmosphere was really pretty & had lots of fun decor! Great space to do work and hang out with friends.“

“Excellent food service and atmosphere outdoor eating.“

“The barista this morning made the best Frappuccino I've had in awhile, she was great. Really redeemed Starbucks and a negative experience I've had at a nearby Starbucks at Safeway. This one is consistent. Always good staff and good drinks.“

“Great atmosphere, great service, great food! 10/10“

“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.“

“Good drink!! Good severies!!“

“This small business really cares about what they are offering and it shows!“

“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.“

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