Tldr: coffee over matcha. Poblano burrito over egg+cheese burrito. Great service, sometimes(?) no indoor seating. Ambiance: there was only outdoor seating, maybe a few tables. It seemed like it was more of a grab and go vibe. If u want indoor seating.. They may not have it available. Service: great friendly service. They were helpful when you asked questions. I also went back to ask for a knif to cut my burrito. Food: they had fresh pastries, and buritos, was looking more savory so I ordered a egg+cheese burrito. My friend ordered the poblano burrito, and we exchanged halves and I must say the poblano with the hot sauce is wayyyy better than egg+cheese burrito. Also, as a matcha snob, the matcha latte was not it sadly. If ur not too particular about matcha you'll be fine, but I was disappointed and should have just stuck to the coffee. Small advice. read more

Cartel Roasting - Egg Cheese burrito and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Walk up window or order inside. Limited outdoor seating and a few tables inside in a common area. Limited food options. Burritos and a few pastries. Standard options for coffee, espresso and tea. The egg and potato burrito comes with red or green sauce. Relatively large in size. Drop coffee was fine. read more

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I was in Arizona over the weekend and came to Yelp looking for coffee so I wouldn't have to drink another Starbucks drink in my hotel lobby. So happy Yelp recommended Cartel Roasting. I walked up to the window and the cashier was so friendly and patient with me because I was unsure what to order. I asked for her recommendation and she found the perfect drink for me - the CCL. I sat on the patio and noticed a sign they had on their window that stated they were collecting non perishable goods for those in need in their community. Absolutely loved this! Definitely will come back if my travels take me to Phoenix again. read more

Cartel Roasting - Espresso CCL - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Wanted to get "real" coffee instead of hotel / conference coffee . Found this place and had a neighborhood/commercial district vibe that was fast and delicious! read more

Cartel Roasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Not really impressed, the cold brew was a bit too acidic for my liking. Had better coffee on my trip here and wouldn't go out of my wait to visit here again unfortunately. read more

Nice coffee, not too many opinions for baked goods. Cool choice of spring drinks - I was nervous about trying but someday will gain the courage. We ordered from the window and sat outside which was perfect. Would love to come again and try those spring drinks. Service was quick and the person at the counter was helpful as well. read more

Cartel Roasting - Iced coffee and blue corn cream cheese muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The coffee and matcha drink were good! Got an iced vanilla latte and it was smooth and delicious. The matcha drink was unique and a really good blend of flavours. Definitely a good find! read more

Cartel Roasting - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The coffee is delicious and the place itself is so chill and it has a very pleasant vibe. The employees are nice and kind. A really nice place to work or study! Check them out! read more

Cartel Roasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Stopped by Cartel Roasting twicr to get some coffee before my conference. I got a latte which was solid. Espresso and milk ratios were appropriate. I also tried the CCL! The coconut milk and caramel flavors came through and I liked how it was sweetened nicely as advertised. The seasonal pumpkin spice donut was better than expected. The donut was less heavy and more airy/chewy. The maple glaze with pumpkin spice was a nice addition. Staff were polite and nice. There are some tables out front and the side area only opens on the weekdays. read more

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Such a cute walk up spot downtown!!! I stumbled across this place by accident- and ended up getting myself an iced vanilla latte (delicious and well balanced, not overly sweet), and my husband some beans (which he ended up loving). The service was great- for a seemingly popular walk up spot in a poppin area, the line moved fast and they were friendly and knowledgable about their menu and beans. Although I took mine to go, I thought the seating area/ambiance was super cute and would be a great place to relax for a little bit. 100% give this place a try! read more

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Visiting from out of state and always like finding new coffee spots to try. Ordered a Cortado which is my go to and tried a hot honey scone which sounded interesting. Personally, the scone wasn't for me and seemed more like something that would pair well with a bowl of chili rather than a coffee drink. Their coffee is more on bitter side so again, just my preference but not a fan of that style of roast. I liked the location and overall vibe of place so it warrants a 4 review. Just wish I would've tried a different food item. read more

Cartel Roasting - Storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wanted caramel latte with almond milk- didn't have either of those. Coffee was bland- got two vanilla oat milk lattes and they were totally different colors. Had no flavor. Watered down. Definitely not worth $7 a piece. I love local coffee shops, but take your money elsewhere. read more

Cartel Roasting - Vanilla oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Outstanding coffee and service in an early Sunday morning! The outdoor seatings are very nice when the weather is nice. Probably not so much in Phoenix summer. read more

Cartel Roasting - Oat Lattes and half cup of fruit cup (half in my tummy) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm sorry I have to leave a 2 and this is just for their match mango drink but what a hooooorible idea I give my self 2 stars for my life choice today of taking a risk: I took one sip and had to toss my 8 dollar drink away.. I wish there was a way to sample. I can't speak of their other items they are probably good idk read more

Cartel Roasting - Mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A cute walk-up window to order with a small seating area outside but more so a great to-go spot. Staff were friendly in taking our orders. Got an iced latte which was smooth and rich. The coffee was delicious! They also had a small selection of pastries which we will have to try next time. read more

I love popping in here after early morning appointments downtown. The staff is always friendly, though it does seem to be a revolving door of employees. Frilly drinks are not their wheelhouse but they do have an experimental section on the menu with a fun seasonal item or two. They have housemade non-dairy milks, which I find richer and more flavorful than mainstream store-bought brands. They have one gluten-free pastry in the cabinet - I would love to see more options added to their arsenal! Overall pleasant experiences :) read more

Cartel Roasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Good little walk-up window coffee is great. and a outdoor patio for about 10 people. Would definitely have coffee here again

This small Cartel location makes for a good spot to grab a coffee on the go. The window service is simple and fast. I walked up and had a coffee in my hand in under a minute. The barista was very nice and made the whole process very easy. This Cartel location has a small outdoor seating area with bar seating and a few small tables with seats. Living downtown I have rarely seen people sit here but it could make a good spot to sit for a second. I got here just before they closed as the barista was about to pick up the chairs. They were nice enough to let me sit there for a little longer and were very patient. I ordered a standard cold brew but something was just slightly off about the taste. It is hard to identify just what was off but the taste just wasn't what I have come to expect from a cold brew. Still, I bet it's just a bad batch or something. read more

Cartel Roasting - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Awesome people! Awesome place! One serious request is to keep the Candy Cinnamon Late on your menu. Please don't take it away. read more

Cartel Roasting - Candy Cinnamon Late. Can't live without it!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

As a coffee connoisseur and someone who loves supporting small businesses, this was one of the worst coffees I've had. The barista said the coffee bases were premade when I asked about getting my drink half sweet so my drink was too sweet and we also got a hot drink that they couldn't make iced, when I asked why she didn't know, and it was even worse than mine (mine is pictured). Sadly we threw them away and will not be returning. read more

Cartel Roasting - CCL - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best coffee downtown, friendly staff, breakfast burrito off the charts! Chill vibe with great music!

I'm obsessed with their vanilla latte. Their espresso is very smooth and gives the lattes a balanced taste. I'd highly recommend.

Walked there this morning asking for a simple drip refill in my travel mug. I was ignored. When I said I'd pay full price but just wanted it in the travel mug vs paper cup, I was totally ignored & they proceeded to fill the paper cup. I had to transfer the coffee myself. Rude & unprofessional. I was trying to avoid Starbucks but I'd rather go there after the horrible service I received at cartel. Shame. read more

I started drinking coffee 10 years ago after visiting a coffee farm in Costa Rica, and since then, I've learned there's a lot of bad coffee out there. Cartel Roasting is not one of them! Their vanilla latte was fantastic--everything was perfectly balanced to enhance the coffee's natural flavor rather than cover it up with sugar and syrup. It was so good that I even went back to let them know how much I appreciated their roast. If you're staying in downtown Phoenix, give Cartel Roasting a try. You won't regret it. read more

Cartel Coffee is a special spot with very good coffee - a special shout out to Joycelyn who was so fun to talk to about all things Mexico and Cartel - your awesome! read more

11-24-22 Thanksgiving morning We are staying in Downtown Phoenix and this is literally the only place open this Thanksgiving morning. There is a decent sized crowd outside and we place our order at the window. Next you wait until they call you when your order is ready. Oh did I forget to tell you it's freezing outside and that is where everyone is waiting. Hubby got a large coffee and myself a cappuccino. Not cheap but what is these days. Was it memorable enough to come next trip to Phoenix? Not really for me I am a bit of a bean snob so I prefer Illy and hubby is a Dunkin man and yes they have a location in Downtown but was closed. Why the four star review? Because my hats off to them to be open on a holiday morning and for that we are grateful. read more

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Great little spot, cute interior, very quiet and clean. Plenty of seating, pleasant staff and wonderful coffee. Great place for afternoon coffee and a break. read more

The cappuccino was very good. The maple pound cake was a bit dry but otherwise of good flavour. Edit: next day's coffee was as good, so upping to five stars. read more

Came here for lattes one morning and left a bit disappointed. Ordered a hot and iced vanilla latte and both drinks really did not taste like there was any vanilla in them. For a $7 small/medium cup (before tipping) I'd expect to get what I ordered. And also when I opened up my hot cup there was an inch of empty space on top! Latte tasted good but nothing like vanilla, overall I don't think I'd come back here due to the lack of vanilla taste and small portion size. Workers were friendly though. read more

Cartel Roasting - Hot vanilla latte and iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We were in Phoenix for just two days, and both mornings we were to Cartel Roasting for coffee. The place is super cute and you can walk up to the window and order for fast service. Both days I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oatmilk. Divine!! My friend got black coffee and said it was tasty as well. read more

Love that they have both a sidewalk walkup counter and an indoor place to order. Their house-made chai is lovely, especially if you add a shot or two of espresso. I didn't get any pastries, but I can say that the service was friendly and quick. read more

ordered a matcha and it was the worst matcha I've ever had. extremely light colored and literally tasted like straight milk. I also asked before I ordered if the matcha was dark in color and the barista told me yes... so I asked for something else instead and got a vanilla latte and the espresso was stale... again terrible drink. my friend got a cold brew and he said it was the worst in his life... $7 for a small latte and it should be good. never returning and I would not bother getting the matcha. read more

My wife enjoyed the coffee but the counter person had the customer service skills of a rude robot(young male with highlights in his hair and red nail polish). Highly suggest some etiquette courses or someone who's more of a morning person to open up. I've personally never not left a tip before but had no issue with my wife not leaving one this morning. It wasn't earned at all. read more

Coffee was well done. Nice flavor and texture. Had a scone - it was wonderful. Super savory and soft. It wasn't warm, but that didn't matter - it was moist and very flavorful. Not much interaction, but easy to chat to the barista, and she knew the person behind me - so clearly a regular spot. Nice patio- but in the shade, so can be chilly/cool in the morning. read more

I always have such a great experience when I come to Cartel. The service is always wonderful and the coffee is amazing. I usually get the CCL which is a little expensive, but absolutely worth it. read more

Cute little shop, great service and lots of options! - The CCL: sweet but really tasty. Would order again! - Cold brew colada: interesting. Has a sour taste at first from the pineapple, but then it rounds out. I want to know, how this concoction was thought up?! It's not bad at all, just interesting. - blueberry matcha pop tart and apple butter pop tart: both equally as amazing. Couldn't tell you which one is better! A must have! Overall, would come again to try more things on their menu! read more

Cartel Roasting - Cold brew colada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Just fabulous coffee. Seriously. Seriously great coffee and matcha. Such a cute walk up to order storefront too. The service was nice as well. read more

Cartel Roasting - Matcha chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Pretty expensive $40 for 2 coffees and 2 breakfast burritos. No size options on the app for drinks and they look a bit smaller than a grande from the other guys. Ordered an americano with half and half, when I got back to my room there was no half and half added. One burrito was split down the middle and no utensils were provided, see picture. The CCL was good, but not as creamy as it looks on the app and the flavor of the burritos was the best part of the entire experience. read more

Cartel Roasting - Busted burrito no utensils provided - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The coffee was sour and bitter, not sure the batch was roasted or brewed correctly. I got a simple cold brew with cream and was extremely disappointed. My friend wanted a slow drip and the girl said it wasn't worth the time to make it so my friend had to choose something else. Needless to say the barista was less than enthused to be working. Cute shop but won't be going back. read more

CCL. this is my favorite drink everrr! it's so disappointing whenever i go back home to LA because i know i'll always crave this vegan salted caramel latte. their drip is also really tasty! overall, highly recommend! i love going to cartel every time i'm in AZ. read more