Cortez Coffee - The Roastery

Love Cortez coffee

Ray is so knowledgeable in his coffee craft! There is counter service, but it’s more of an *experience* than your run-of-the-mill joe joint. Would highly recommend.

Go in and see why!

I had an unbelievably positive experience stopping in. Ron isn't just a coffee roaster, he's an artist. I highly recommend people buy Cortez beans.

This is world class quality. Specialty coffee, roasted daily with a vision.

f you're a coffee nerd or you're looking to try new roasts, I highly recommend this place.

I stopped in at Cortez Coffee this afternoon expecting to dash in and out, but I got sucked into a long and interesting conversation with Ron, who owns and operates the place. He knows tons about coffee (the science of roasting, the coffee industry, etc.) and is eager to discuss it. He also kept offering me free samples of his roasts, which were all tasty. The white roast was particularly good (and extremely caffeinated).

Ron may seem a little intense at first, but he's a very friendly and personable guy with a wide range of interests. I'll definitely be going back, if for no other reason than to say hi and have a chat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great beans! Roasted by someone who is honestly passionate about the craft. The customer service is amazing, especially for those who are interested in different perspectives. I look forward to ordering online. Purchasing in person was a breeze but I rather not drive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time experiencing Cortez coffee and meeting Ron Cortez himself. Both were a great experience. Ron showed me the roastery, all the coffees, and even hand packed the beans himself. He was very generous with his time and sharing his knowledge. It was really cool.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time there got 2 lbs and he gave me a breakdown of coffee and was the coolest!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I always get my coffee from here! Even though I live about 35mins away, I love that they have a subscription option that gets my fresh coffee delivered to my doorstep. I always have compliments on my coffee when I have guests and I always recommend Cortez! Ron is wonderful and is very knowledgeable, I also had the pleasure of meeting his son who also gave us some great tips on how to select the coffee for our espresso machine! I highly highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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.

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.

The best coffee I've had by far! I've lived in Washington state which is a state know for coffee and thus is better than any coffee out there! Ron is very passionate about his coffee and can teach even the most knowledgeable coffee snobs a thing or two definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drove all the way over here wanting to try this place out only to find out they are closed and not open as advertised and stated hours of operation. Thanks for wasting my time

I spoke to Ron himself on the phone & when dropping off in person.... "Of course I will help you sell your Espesso Machine from Morning Star"
Never returned a call or text, never saw any $$ It will be 2yrs in the fall....