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Awaken Cafe

4.8 (36 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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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!

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

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Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the quality coffee and drinks, friendly staff, and inviting atmosphere. Pastries and breakfast options are also well liked.

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Michael R.

Thanks so much, Joe!

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Michael R.

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

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Thanks Jonathan!

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Thanks so much for your review and kind words Jessica!

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1 year ago

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

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for being a fan Matt!

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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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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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4 years ago

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Awaken C.

Thanks so much for your visit and kind words John!

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4 years ago

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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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Awaken C.

Thanks for stopping by and the kind words Dave!

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4 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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2 years ago

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

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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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Thanks so much for the kind review Greg!

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4 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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4 years ago

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

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Awaken C.

Thanks for the kind words Mel!

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Thank you for the kind words Robert!

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“I thought there must be a mistake, but no, there is a little coffee shop inside the dining hall of the church.”

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This is the second location I have visited. My first visit was to the location in West Hollywood,…read moreCalifornia. This location definitely takes the cake in ambiance. It is beautiful, spacious, and has two floors! The setting is clearly above your usual brunch spots and the booths offer a more intimate experience. My party and I were privileged to sit in direct view of the open kitchen. We got to see and hear the kitchen staff working together and communicating smoothly. We even heard the "hands" announcements like you see on The Bear TV show! I believe the food here was on par with the West Hollywood location, so points for consistency. Unfortunately, I have the same qualms for flavor for their dishes. I tried the short rib pot stickers, the tortilla soup, and the Bolognese pasta. I would say that the flavors were not especially strong for each dish. I think they each needed a pinch of extra seasoning to really make their flavors pop! Moreover, I tried my girlfriend's Rigatoni Alla Vodka and the cheese had no taste! Nevertheless, the dishes were beautiful. Lastly, I had a bit of an issue with our service. Our server passed by our table multiple times as we tried to flag her down to ask for the check. I think she could have been more attentive especially in the context of this higher-end brunch spot. With all of these factors combined, it's an overall 4/5 for me.

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I came here for the first time with my son after hearing it was highly recommended, and I…read moreabsolutely loved it! The staff members were incredibly friendly and helpful. I especially want to compliment Libby. I didn't realize the store wasn't very stroller-friendly because of the tight spaces, but Libby took the time to help me navigate the store while I shopped. She also told me about upcoming events, including their wine tasting. I had the chance to try their seasonal pumpkin spice drink, and it was delicious! I'm usually not a pumpkin spice fan, but I'm so glad I tried it. It had the perfect amount of flavor without being overly sweet. If you're a mama visiting with a little one, I recommend using a baby carrier or placing a pickup order. If you live nearby, I'd also suggest walking over because parking can be limited. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and definitely plan to return to try their food and do more shopping!

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