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Awaken Cafe

4.8 (36 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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My pup: "is this really grass mom?!"
Julie W.

Great under-the-radar establishment! (at least for me) Ad a coffee worshiper, I felt very welcome in this congregation. Super cool outdoor sipping area with grass and super dog friendly too!

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Lacy K.

@awakencafe.az is a laid-back, beautiful spot to sip a drink while you reflect and the kids play. Located at Valley Presbyterian Church on McDowell, the cafe is open to the public. It's finally cooled down enough where the accordion glass walls are wide open and the indoor/outdoor space flows freely together. The kids really enjoyed their bagels and cream cheese, but I savored the breakfast burrito. A local caterer provides them. It was a good size and filled with eggs, potatoes, cheese and caramelized onions. Perfectly light but flavorful. The outdoor space is large with tons of seating, a grass yard, and climbing toys for toddlers. It was so peaceful. Definitely a spot to return to for reading, studying or work. The barista was very friendly. For more local adventures check out @msbusyblonde on Instagram

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Rishi P.

Place within a church that had a great modern touch with plants in all corners. Felt like a great place to work from including patio in cooler months. I bet it's packed after church but the coffee tasted great. Best part was the food as they just had two things but croissant was huge and fresh from a 3rd party partner restaurant and eggs breakfast burrito was juicy and fresh not dry. If you need a quiet place to work then this is a great spot near a church. Service was great as employee asked about us and where were from.

Rose vanilla latte w/ oat milk
Jessica C.

I've been to Awaken Cafe a few times, and it's always a pleasant experience. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, good coffee and pastries from JL Patisserie, and wifi. It really is a pretty, peaceful space to get some work done or enjoy their huge patio during the beautiful weather. It is on church grounds but don't let that deter you. It can be a tad difficult to find after you park since it's in the center of the campus but there are signs to direct you and usually, people walking around you can ask. I definitely recommend checking them out.

Desert matcha
Ali B.

I've been on mission for over a year now to visit and review every coffee shop in the valley, and I'm always excited to cross another one off my list! This one is on the valley Presbyterian campus. Signage made it pretty easy to find thankfully! The seating area is nice, and baristas were nice! Now to what I didn't like so much. I got a desert matcha (I think that's what it was called? It was on the summer menu). It was very very sweet and had a weird aftertaste. And I usually don't mind sweet and LOVE matcha. Just kinda gross, I wouldn't recommend it, but other people's coffees looked tasty! One other minor thing I didn't like is that they had two songs playing at the same time for some reason? Like they had a vacation bible school video playing with sound on but also had their own music playing at the same time? I would go crazy if I had to listen to two different songs playing at once the whole day, like couldn't they just play the VBS video OR the cafe-type music? Why both? Overall, I think I just ordered the wrong thing, if you attend church here or live nearby I could definitely see it being a good option. I am glad that I tried it but don't plan to try again with all of the other amazing coffee shops nearby!

Cake pops!
Alyse S.

Best coffee, best ambiance, the staff is incredibly friendly and the cake pops are AMAZING. Better than Starbucks!!

Coffee margarita fusion
Matt H.

This is the best coffee shop in town. There is such a beautiful vibe every time we stop in. It's a little off of the beaten path, but it's so worth it. Evan, the manager and the rest of the team, are so helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate, The service is amazing as well. I believe they have the best matcha in town. You must give this unique coffee shop a try. I promise you'll love it!

Matcha and iced latte
makayla r.

This cafe is all deserving of 5 stars and more!! The coffee was really good and one of the best pastries my boyfriend and I have ever had. The pistachio cookie is a must. The coffee shop itself was really clean had great seating indoor and out with plenty of space. Really friendly barista with great recommendations. Highly recommend if your ever in the Phoenix or Scottsdale area

Pistachio chocolate croissant and specialty drinks (Japanese grade match with oat milk and flower mocca). So good!

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Michael R.

Thanks so much, Joe!

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Thanks Jonathan!

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Michael R.

Thanks so much Lacy! Hope to see you again soon.

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11 months ago

It was okay. Large space to work and spread out. Coffee was just okay. Service was great.

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3 years ago

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for your review and kind words Jessica!

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1 year ago

Great matcha AND great vibes. Come for the pastries and stay for the silly little conversation with the baristas.

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for being a fan Matt!

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3 years ago

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for visiting and for the glowing review Makayla!

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2 years ago

Good coffee beans not overcooked the service is very friendly and the location is comfortable and clean

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Awaken C.

So glad you found us Serafina, thanks for your kind words!

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3 years ago

Love this coffee shop. Great atmosphere and ideal place to work during the week. Great outdoor space to bring kids.

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for being such a fan Alex!

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for your visit and kind words John!

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Awaken C.

Thanks for visiting us and for the review Cynthia!

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3 years ago

One of if not the most beautiful coffee shops I've ever been to. Not easy to find but it's here and worth it!

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2 years ago

Inside a church or else I would've missed it. Good coffee. Great service simple setting

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Awaken C.

Thanks for stopping by and the kind words Dave!

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3 years ago

This is a great local coffee shop. Excellent staff. Did I mention that coffee is amazing! Go check out this gem in Paradise Valley.

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Awaken C.

Thanks for supporting us Farrah!

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Thanks for the kind words Diane, looking forward to having you back!

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3 years ago

Super special place with amazing food, outstanding service and a BEAUTIFUL place to gather-you don't want to miss it!!

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for the kind words Angie, glad you enjoyed it!

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for the kind review Greg!

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3 years ago

Great coffee, beautiful atmosphere and you can't beat pastries from JL Patisserie!

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Awaken C.

Thanks Karen, so glad you enjoyed yourself!

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3 years ago

Fantastic service from Evan! Learns all the customers names and drinks AND always has great recommendations.

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Thanks for the kind words Mel!

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Located at Valley Presbyterian Church on McDowell, the cafe is open to the public.

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3.9(762 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Stopped by for coffee w a friend on a Sunday morning. Pretty standard pricing for coffee ($7 for a…read morewhole milk latte). Plenty of foam, very tasty. Saw they also offer pastries and paninis, although did not try any. PLENTY of seating, both tables/chairs, and a few couches spread throughout - in the general coffee bar area, to the side in the walkway, as well as behind the coffee bar. Large water dispenser if you are feeling dehydrated. Wifi is on a board behind the counter. A couple floor outlets in the front area, with more outlets in the area in the back if you need a charge. Stayed after and worked for 6+ hrs, up until they closed at 6pm. Single bathroom in the back - not the cleanest throughout the day, but got the job done. Left smelling like delicious coffee. Great, central location with plenty of parking to work for the day.

I was a regular at cartel coffee. I went in today and ordered the seasonal CCL (I think was the…read morename). Almost $9 coffee. Went outside to work and while on the phone with my client, accidentally spilled my entire coffee. Only had one sip of it. I was so bummed, went up to let them know I spilled on accident, and to see if I can get another. She went to the terminal and rang me in another $9, while seeing my entire coffee was on the floor. It definitely rubbed me the wrong way, and I told her nevermind... I left and got another drink at Sip Coffee. I wasn't going to spend $18 on coffee there. Even with it being my fault, in customer service, that's not the right thing to do at all. Not in this economy! I also posted about my disappointment on my IG story and they saw my story and had an opportunity to make things right but they still chose not to! There are so many other wonderful coffee shops in Old Town who absolutely would never do this. Go to Brightside Cafe, Berdena's or Fourtillfour instead. All amazing options, and better coffee!! :)

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Cartel Roasting - Beautiful sunny seating indoors

Beautiful sunny seating indoors

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Cartel Roasting - Main room

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Fourtillfour - Lemon thyme latte

Fourtillfour

4.7(399 reviews)
1.9 mi
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My favorite coffee shop! I live in Chandler but regularly make the drive because of how good it is…read more Syrups made in house, coffee beans roasted in house, and high quality espresso. All of the baristas are so nice and helpful with recommendations. Specialty coffee generally takes a little bit of extra time but the baristas do a great job of keeping the line going and getting drinks out quick while still making connections with the customers. I'm in the service industry and am very particular with where I choose to spend my money because I value high quality food, drinks, and service. The community and culture here is also amazing with their car club and their cars & coffee on Saturday mornings. (:

This was a 10 minute walk each way from my friend's house and I took her dog with me! It was a very…read morenice morning, so I took it upon myself to walk over to Fourtilfour to enjoy the weather It's a cute coffee garage with strictly outdoor seating. They had a standard menu with a small bakery and food section. I got my tried and true- and iced vanilla oat milk latte, and it was good! 8/10 - would drink again, not in the top 5 greatest IVOML I've had! What stood out to me were the sweet baristas! They saw my friend's little dog and gave her a treat They asked me what my name was for the order and I said "J-O-D-I, four letters, like Leah" (the dog), and they wrote both our names on the cup! I wish I got a picture of it, but it was very thoughtful! Nice spot to stop and grab a coffee and enjoy the weather, if you're in old town!

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Fourtillfour - House-made syrups and tea menu

House-made syrups and tea menu

Fourtillfour - Coffee

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Press Coffee - Waterfront - Cappuccino

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4.3(205 reviews)
1.4 mi
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If you're anywhere near Scottsdale and care about great coffee, do yourself a favor and stop by…read morePress Coffee. Their cappuccino is exactly what you hope for but rarely get--perfectly balanced, smooth, and dialed in with real precision. The espresso has depth without bitterness, and the milk is textured flawlessly--velvety, not overly foamy, letting the coffee actually shine. You can tell the baristas know what they're doing. Beyond the cup, the vibe is clean, modern, and easy to settle into whether you're taking a meeting or just enjoying a quiet moment. It's the kind of place that treats coffee like a craft, not a commodity. Scottsdale has no shortage of options, but Press stands out for consistency and quality. Easily one of the best cappuccinos in the area.

Press coffee offered a spacious interior environment. Many people were on their computers. I…read morereally liked the large letters "PRESS" on the wall on the inside. I ordered a medium sized coldbrew with an extra shot of espresso and almond milk. The cashier was so kind and constantly smiling. She was very accomodating. What stood out most about her is that she actually offered to let me sample the coldbrew AND the drip coffee as I asked about both items. This really helped me make a decision instead of choosing one over the other without taste testing it first. The coldbrew was smooth and very strong. I really enjoyed it! I was wired for hours! Loved this little gem of a coffee shop!

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Press Coffee - Waterfront - Avocado toast with egg and bacon

Avocado toast with egg and bacon

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Press Coffee - Waterfront - Exterior

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