Coffee shops in Phoenix and the Valley

For coffee in the Phoenix area, the directory lists local roasters, small cafes and tea houses in Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale and Apache Junction. Many are independently owned, and each listing has a phone number so you can check hours before you go. If you want a place to work or meet early, call ahead to ask when they open.

How do you find a good local coffee shop?

A few quick checks save you a wasted trip.

• What time do they open? Hours vary a lot from one cafe to the next. If you need coffee before work, call.
• Do they roast their own beans? Roasters sell bags of beans to take home. Ask when the beans were roasted.
• Is it a good place to work? Ask about wifi, outlets and whether there is a time limit on tables. Some shops also host events or live music, which can make them loud at night.
• Is there food? Some serve baked goods, breakfast or lunch, and some are just coffee.
• Is there parking or a place to sit outside? In a Valley summer, a shaded patio is only useful in the morning or evening.

Where are the local coffee shops?

These are real listings from the directory. Phone numbers are shown on each one.

The list includes Elevate Coffee Co. at Norterra in north Phoenix, which lists locally roasted coffee, live music nights and event space. Peixoto Coffee Roasters has cafes in downtown Phoenix, downtown Chandler and the Epicenter at Agritopia in Gilbert, focused on coffee from its family farm in Brazil. The Pink Door Tea House in downtown Glendale serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

What if you prefer tea?

The Valley has tearooms too. Tea houses in Glendale list afternoon tea, lunch and a three-course tea by reservation. If you are planning a tea for a group, such as a shower or a birthday, call ahead to ask about reservations and private events.

How do you stay cool and caffeinated in the summer?

Arizona summers change how people drink coffee, and the shops change with them.

1. Go early. Many people grab coffee before the day heats up, so mornings can be busy.
2. Order it iced, or ask what is on the cold menu. Ask if they make cold drinks with their own coffee.
3. Drink water too. Caffeine is not a substitute for water in the heat.
4. Do not leave beans or coffee in a hot car. If you buy a bag of beans, take it inside with you and keep it out of the sun.

Questions people ask

What time do coffee shops open in Phoenix?

It varies by shop, so check the listing and call to confirm. Some serve a morning crowd and close in the afternoon, and others stay open later for events or evening visits.

Are there local coffee roasters in the Valley?

Yes. Elevate Coffee Co. lists locally roasted coffee, and the Peixoto Coffee Roasters cafes list roasted beans. Ask at the counter what they recommend and when it was roasted.

Can you work from a coffee shop?

Many people do, but each shop has its own rules. Call and ask about wifi, outlets and whether you can stay for a few hours. Buying something every hour or two is a polite habit.

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