Needed a cold brew for the following day and found this place on my drive through Tucson at 6pm. Very welcoming and nice baristas! Had a strawberry cheese danish, which was awesome and grabbed the canned cold brew. Cold brew was great! I haven't had a lot of great coffee during the trip so it was a nice change! Worth a look when in town! read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Delicious canned cold brew --- perfect, and didn't need any creamer, straight out of the can! - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely love the coffee here! It's always a good cup. They have plant-based milks available. It's a cool vibe, people are often chilling, studying, etc.. read more

I have been here a handful of times and had not been impressed mostly by the service and limited menu. My 5-star visit today was made possible by the nicest barista. It was late in the afternoon and I had a dinner to go to an hour after my stop here. I just wanted a single shot of espresso or something but everything was a double. She asked me if I wanted a matcha drink. I told her that I was still in the embracing stage of matcha. But she talked up the "premium" or "ceremony" grade matcha. I can't remember exactly which. I also ordered a savory scone which I can't recall ever having anywhere. On top of the service, both my food and drink were excellent life choices. This was what matcha was all about (my first experience was essentially equivalent to drinking a cup of dirt). And if you haven't tried their Everything Bagel Scone, love yourself and try it. I hope that the scone is something that I can come and expect to be there. I would be very ok with coming back and repeating my order. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Honey lavender latter and almond loaf - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My mom and I tried this place the last time we were in Tucson. The barista was very nice, and explained the different coffees. I tried the "el Salvador" it tasted very strong but I didn't feel the caffeine. The same thing with my mom I think she tried " Colombian ". She was falling asleep like an hour later but she's weird. The one we did really enjoyed was the decor and how layback the place was. The next we are in we will have to try a different coffee. We did try some baked goods too. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Banana bread and a scone - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I used to come here to work and use wi-fi while enjoying the great coffee, service and atmosphere, but today I'm just here for coffee, hanging out, and playing on my iPad. The coffee is great (I got a delicious iced latte), the service is warm and welcoming, great fast Wi-Fi, plenty of space, different types of seating (long table, long table with high chairs, soft leather chairs), and as busy as the area is, pretty easy parking. Today I got the iced latte within probably one minute. I couldn't believe how fast that was. I'm so used to assuming I'll sit down and get my drink in maybe 10-15 minutes but nope, this was awesome! Also, I'm a little high maintenance so I wanted the drink for here and the blueberry muffin to go and the guy was really accommodating and even gave me a little box for it. That was thoughtful. Always return here when I'm in the area. Baked goods are delicious too. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I can't believe I'm just now experiencing Cartel on Campbell! Barista was fantastic. I enjoyed a fantastic non dairy matcha during my stop . They used a cashew milk I actually had never tried that wasn't full over sugar , called numilk. I noticed all the yummy bites in the menu . They offer grab n go items as well . Vegan burritos , vegan donuts , & vegan bakery items available. The space at this location is HUGE! Plenty of room for meetings and gatherings. read more

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Delicious coffee and espresso drinks! Fun, trendy indoor area to enjoy your coffee, read, work, do homework, catch up with friends, etc! I had an oatmilk latte and it was fantastic! We ordered at the counter and our drinks were ready quickly. It's a little dark inside, but we didn't have any issues reading. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Oatmilk Latte - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Just driving through and looking for some warm coffee and saw this on yelp. I said let's go. Husband didn't want to but I insisted. So glad I did. The best chai I have had! Hands down. I don't ask her name which I want to kick myself. lol. But thanks to her she did a perfect two drinks for me. I also order prickly pear tea. Again to perfection. Not too sweet! The peppermint donut is yummy! We will stop here again. Thanks darling for being you. Cute and friendly and made our night! Gracias read more

A solid spot for a variety of coffee drinks and beans, bonus that it seems to be open later than other nearby roasters! I usually get an iced latte and find it to be roasty and strong, with a lot of good flavor. I've sometimes experienced a lack of consistency with the milk/espresso ratio on occasion, but overall it's a great treat. I also love that they have nitro cold brew with other cold brew options. The baristas are generally welcoming and knowledgeable too. A great stop when we're in the area! read more

Saturday AM espresso before trekking Saguaro Trail. Pleasant service when ordering. Always happy to answer our questions. Chill, open spacious ambiance. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Hot Oatmilk latte with holiday spice. - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A great place to hang out or study because they have ample indoor seating. There's limited parking so either carpool or come early when you can. The interior has industrial decor with modern background music being played. Besides coffee and tea, there's cold water for anyone to help themselves with. Definitely a popular spot with college students and educators alike. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Indoor seating, they have lounge/sofa chairs, bar stools and bench seating. - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Cool other location of Cartel. An acquaintance had some issues getting a decaf drink due to problems with the espresso machine unsure of the other details, the staff was apologetic and refunded her money. I got a green tea as I try not to drink a lot of caffeine at night. The tea was tasty and a reasonable price. I wish the curtain for the window in front of the cash register was placed better for the staff. The guy was shielding his eyes from the sun when ringing me up. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Green tea - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have been to this chain of coffee spot twice and I gotta say their coffee is mediocre. Their coffee taste kind of diluted and doesn't taste as good as other coffee spot such as presta, cafe expressoul, and raging sage. If you crave better coffee quality, I highly recommend those other spots with Tucson cricket coffee. There is plenty of study spot here but the lighting here is dim. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Service was great! Super nice staff! Drinks and food were pretty good! Very nice looking and fancy!

Great coffee place, menu & service. Industrial feel with lots of seating. We ordered an espresso tonic and found out it was served with grapefruit tonic - YUM! read more

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Happy Veterans Day! Great place and environment. I usually receive a Military discount on my purchases. Today, I was told that they don't offer it. Maybe, it was the clerk who didn't know or just wasn't willing to ask her supervisor about it. Great coffee and day. read more

I liked the vibe of the place when we walked on - it's huge with lots of areas to sit in. Though it was so quiet I felt like everyone could hear our conversation. Like everyone was studying or reading to the music in the background. Nice staff who helped my friend figure out her drink. I got an iced cold brew, which, it was super light (in color and taste) and had that fruity taste that coffees can have. I prefer a darker roast iced coffee but that's what their option for iced coffee was so I got it. And it was smooth. My friend sucked hers down in no time so she enjoyed hers. It was an iced oat milk latte. I was busy eyeing the food in the pastry case, which there was not a lot of selection left at almost noon on a Sunday. They had a stuffed French toast muffin and a vegan blueberry muffin. I got the former but it was cold and dense (like it had been refrigerated overnight). It was definitely NOT fresh or even made that day. I'm a baker so I know the difference. It had a good flavor tho so I know it would've been better if not refrigerated. I asked if they had any other food and the only other option was a vegan burrito she said. So we got one to split. It was tasty with potato, peppers and spinach inside, but nothing special. The two salsas on the side spiced it up even more. I doubt I'd order it again. The bill before tip was $30. I guess I do not feel like the food and drinks were worth that - $10 burrito so the muffin must've been $5 and somehow the coffee was another $12 before taxes. We didn't even get a specialty drink. I know times are more expensive but it felt like it should've been $20-not $30. It's still a coffeeshop after all. But if I go back I'll try a mocha since they have gotten some good reviews for those. It's just knowing they have that fruity espresso - which I'm not a huge fan of - It'll be awhile. For the price I just don't think it was worth it. read more

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Ambiance is good for studying & working. Plenty of seating options (if the place isn't packed). Menu is pricey. My dirty chai is $9 & burrito was $10, a study session quickly turns into cashing out $20+ bucks. Vegan burrito was decent but not worth $10 imo. Coffee was good but prices really make you weigh your options, a good (not great) coffee here for $10, or a decent (not great) coffee from somewhere like Black Rock Coffee for $6 ‍ read more

My love affair with Cartel has finally come to an end. I've been going less since they stopped carrying Houlden's Rise Above (or any vegan pastries), but enjoy the occasional coffee there. Today I ordered the CCL that I've gotten many times in the past. It's usually sweet and creamy (almost hard to believe it's vegan), but today it was just bitter and had a weird after taste. I brought it to the barista and she was kind enough to remake it, explaining that they swapped the cold brew for espresso recently. The second one was slightly sweeter, but still had the weird bitter after taste. I don't usually order sweet coffees, this is a special treat for me, so I'm no stranger to strong coffee - but something just tasted off. I will say that the barista told me if I still didn't like the second one, she would make me a different beverage. She was very nice! But I didn't want to be anymore wasteful, so I just drank the second CCL. But I won't likely be back. Had a good run though! read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Lemon cookie from Houlden's Rise Above along side the CCL! - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I had a positive experience at Cartel! Was visiting a friend from out of town and needed a cafe that had good lattes, reliable internet, seating, and available outlets. Very happy to say that Cartel checked off everything on my list! I got the iced CCL and would recommend it for those with a sweet tooth and like iced coffee like me :) Service was fast and friendly. Would highly recommend! read more

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Dont be fooled its mainly packed with college students on laptops not so much for their services. Burrito was good enough considering they only heat it up and is the size of your hand for $10. Grabbed a medium iced latte total came to $19. It tasted like it was a day old with 3/4 being milk. I wish I was joking when I say I literally threw up while eating. Ambiance is comfortable to do solo or group work but that's about it. Service was slow only two workers considering there was over 20 people in there. read more

Hot take, I'm not a big fan. Something about their coffee isn't great - makes me very jittery and doesn't taste the best. Their coffee is very expensive and not a lot of options. I will say their seating options are exceptional, with a large shop, it's never hard to find a spot and some outlets - great for working or studying! read more

I stopped by after yoga class this morning to grab a hot matcha as a treat for showing up for myself, little did I know I may need to do this on repeat because this was so good! I got the seasonal winter drink which is their matcha Chai and I feel this is what a woodland fairy would sip on! I loved the earthy tones and the flavors compliment each other so well. Wellness Wednesdays just got more enchanting. The service was great too they got my drink whipped up in no time and I love when they do the latte art ty cartel coffee! Get this drink now since it's seasonal! read more

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Have gotten a variety of coffee/espresso-based drinks. Yummy, but nothing to write home about. But the AMBIANCE- very big and open space with various seating choices from high-stools to couches and lots of outlets. Feels like a fun, shared work space all the time. Staff is always sweet and accommodating! read more

We ran across them at the airport and gave them a try. They were great! Food, drinks, even the counter help were exceptional. Highly recommend them. read more

Good coffee, tasty little pastries and snacks, very nice staff, and some of the worst music I've ever heard; the sort of whiny, strident, abrasive, formulaic pop-punk I thought we had all agreed to leave in the late 2000s and forget about to the best of our ability, played loudly and relentlessly. It is not a coincidence that every customer in the building wears headphones. read more

I love Cartel coffee shops in Phoenix so naturally I came here while in Tucson. This location is big! Plenty of seating and outlets for you to plug into. Service was quick and coffee was of course delicious. This place is in desperate need of more parking though. Be prepared to circle around the building or park in an adjacent business and walk over. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Was a great spot to stop for coffee on my day. They offer plenty of seating and tables, would love to come back to spend more time there. I got my iced latte to go and it tasted perfect! read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was so pleased to learn that Cartel had opened in Tucson, and open til 8 on a Saturday night! Coffee was good as usual, the staff was particularly thoughtful and helpful, and I could not resist the mug that spoke to me as a mindfulness teacher. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Drink Local Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Cartel is a solidly dependable spot for coffee and tea. They've got all the basic coffee and tea options you'd expect, as well as some unique specialty drinks like the Honey Lavender Matcha. The Honey Lavender Matcha is a lovely, gently sweet drink that gives you a decent caffeine boost without the eventual crash that you might get from coffee. It's excellent iced, and you can of course order it with the dairy milk or non-dairy substitute of your choosing. Cartel's staff is friendly, and the ambience is very relaxed. They're conveniently located, even if their parking lot is a bit of a nightmare much of the time (though that's not their fault -- a lot of the businesses along Campbell have similarly horrible parking!). The ordering and payment process is distanced and touch-free right now (as of May 2021) which was nice. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Iced Honey Lavender Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Cool place to read a book or to gather with friends. The barista was super friendly and does some cool latte art. Unfortunately this is not my cup of coffee- my latte tasted bland with little potency. I was also disappointed to learn that the only 'cupped' latte could be served in a 8oz glass but you pay the 12oz price(?)... that was confusing. read more

This was my first time trying a tonic espresso and it ABSOLUTELY BLEW MY MIND. it was so perfectly tangy and Smokey. I will definitely be going back for the tonic espresso. I was also surprised by how spacious and study-accommodating the cafe is! There are charging ports everywhere and small tables designed for personal studying. The WiFi did run a bit slow at first, I suppose because the cafe was packed with students with their laptops. So I would suggest checking the cafe out during their off-peak hours. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Tonic Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Loved the vibe of this place. Especially loved the coffee. My husband got their nitro and I got their latte with oat, we recommend this place. read more

Cartel Roasting Co - My oat latte. Notice the grasshopper in the background. - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Cartel is the place for coffee! The Campbell location has lots of inside space with tables and chairs or a comfy couch! -wish there were more 'comfy' chairs- but plenty of seating, Now parking can be a challenge- but worth it! The staff has always been awesome! Hope they get more vegan pastries.. I miss those! read more

Bad service. Ordered....then twelve other people came through and got their coffee before me. Was served a latte in a water glass. So hot I couldn't hold it to drink it. read more

Coffee is amazing! Period. Coffee enthusiast. I didn't try the food but I want to go back and try it!

Somewhat limited parking up front (single row of spaces) - additional parking in back or around side, but still only single row of spaces. Order at counter, and pick up at counter. Kind, efficient, & knowledgable service. Able to ask questions without feeling stupid. *Some orders (burritos, pour over, etc) may take additional time. Staff can guide you if you're on a set timeline. NOT a lot of flavor options if you prefer sweeter/fancier coffees - but a great place for coffee purists. Refreshing cold brew, filling burrito w/ just-crispy-enough tortilla. Both the green & red salsas flavorful in their own right. Proper plates, but for some reason plasticware? So not entirely sustainable, but still - they have what you need. Bins for dirty dishes toward back wall. Complimentary water dispenser near front counter. Variety of seating options, & fairly spread out - so you can be comfortable, have privacy, have workspace, or be social. Mostly clean tabletops. Natural light by the entrance, decent overhead lighting throughout the center, but some corners can be a little shadowed. Should be able to accommodate a variety of accessibility needs, it seems. Can run a little chilly, so worth bringing a sweater you can throw over just in case. Good wifi: "Espresso" (subject to change). Generous holiday hours. Small selection of merch, but still fun to browse. read more

Excellent single origin Cold Brew and tasty baked goods. Staff is friendly and informative.

Cartel is one of my go-to homework spots. They're almost single-handedly caffeinating me through my undergrad. They have good drinks, as well as a wide variety, which is nice. I don't drink coffee (I know, I know) so I judge a coffee shop on their tea options. Cartel's options are great. They have hot tea, which comes in a pot with unlimited steeps, and they always have a green, black, and herbal option. They have sparkling prickly pear tea which is unique, I don't think I've ever seen that at any other coffee shops! They also have really good chai and matcha (I love their honey lavender matcha). The food options right now include Houlden's Rise Above pastries (absolutely to-die-for local vegan baker) and Mi Salsa burritos. They're both really good. The coffee cake is my favorite pastry, and the seasonal option right now is a blueberry coffee cake. The cookies are really good too, and a bit cheaper. I get the potato and poblano Mi Salsa burrito with mild salsa. It's decently sized and fairly filling, and they always taste fresh. The ambiance and service are also pretty darn good. All of the baristas are friendly, and several of them have started to recognize me now that I go in so much, which is its own sense of accomplishment. I would say that most of the people there are studying or working, which makes Cartel usually quiet enough to concentrate. My criticism is that they are pretty expensive. I definitely wish it was more reasonably priced. If I get a drink ($7-ish), a pastry ($2-6), and a burrito (about $10), I'm dropping nearly $30 that day just at Cartel. Location, Houlden's Rise Above pastries, good drinks, and plenty of other people studying are what keep me coming back. read more

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~ what i got ~ latte ($4.50) apple crumble coffee cake ($3.50) from @houldens.riseabove - vegan coffee cake with apples, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon ~ thoughts ~ latte was good! it paired perfectly with the cake! honestly, houlden's rise above baked goods were so so good!! i didn't know the turnover i had the first day was made by them too! lowkey wished i lived in tucson, bc their baked goods were so delish & vegan too!! read more

Cartel Roasting Co - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona