I never review airport food, because it always seems like it's a scam, we all know it's waaayyy more expensive than food anywhere else, and the taste tax is pretty intense. Basically, I cringe at having to pay for any food or drinks at the airport. I'm making an exception for this place, because it's literally the best airport café I've ever been to in any part of the world. But as a disclaimer I have never been to any of the chain locations outside the airport. The service is great, the atmosphere and small corner feels removed from the intense activity in the rest of the airport, and service was great and quick. I was super surprised at how tasty the tea and chai were. And the egg and potato burrito airport, priced and size, but so tasty I would absolutely buy again. Drinks are so good, we actually went back to buy refills. read more

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

Posted to all my social media accounts- AVOID. Employees are stupid here. If they can't handle a glass of ice, they certainly can't handle your coffee order. Went to this coffee stand at the airport. Told the lady "I would like a cup of ice please." She said "no we have to buy our ice." So I said "ok I would like to buy a cup of ice." She said "no we can't do that." So I said "I'd like to buy a cup of ice water, hold the water."And she responded "no we can't do that either!" WHAT??? Cartel Coffee I keep hearing over the loud speaker "PHOENIX, AMERICA'S FRIENDLIEST AIRPORT" I'm not seeing it!! read more

Cartel Roasting - Pass. Skip. Avoid. Unless you like being treated like a child at recess time and it's not time for your water yet. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Beverage- very good/tasty. Too much ice. Service- Amazing Ambiance- nice, but wish there was seating read more

Solid coffee option in Terminal 4. Not too busy on a Tuesday morning around 10am. They seem well staffed. Wish my drink came out sweeter. It's airport prices so expect expensive. Great interior aesthetic with a few seats available. Latte Hot w/ Lavender: 4/5 read more

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This review is for the Cartel Coffee shop in the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in Terminal 4 C Gates. I liked the atmosphere of this place the second I saw it--kind of punk and bold. The cashier was patient with me while I ordered and ensured that they had what they needed for my order. I first ordered the potato and egg burrito, but he checked and they were out. I ordered the egg and cheese croissant instead. It was warm and the croissant was so flaky and crispy! I wish they did had a burrito or croissant with a meat protein, but this was a good breakfast option. For coffee, I got an iced gingerbread cappuccino. I realized I asked for an iced cappuccino after I ordered, but they were able to make it to my surprise! You can taste the gingerbread spices that were nicely balanced with sweetness. It was creamy and icy, a well-done iced coffee drink. They do have a small counter with stools, but it's close to the pick-up counter; so it's not ideal seating. However, there's plenty of seating at the gates, so it's not a big issue. If you need a quick breakfast, check out Cartel Coffee in C Gates! read more

Cartel Roasting - Iced gingerbread latte, egg and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is probably one of the cutest airport coffee shops I've seen yet- located in the Phoenix airport. After a super early morning flight caffeine was much needed, and Cartel Roasting was a whole vibe. I got some kind of honey cinnamon latte based on the baristas recommendation and it was exactly what was needed to revive me. Also got a breakfast burrito that took a few minutes to be made so it was hot, fresh and delicious. For being a coffee shop in the airport they really put effort into the look and aesthetic of this and I loved every bit of it! read more

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I was lucky to have a gate next to Cartel Roasting on a recent flight out of Phoenix. I bought a fresh bag of coffee beans, Blend Forty-Eight, a delightfully smooth medium Colombian roast, and was pleasantly surprised to receive a free drip coffee with it. I enjoyed the drip coffee and have been savoring the coffee I bought since I arrived home. I had a bit of a wait for my flight, so I bought a cappuccino shortly before I boarded the plane. While more of a small, strong latte than a true cappuccino, it was exactly what I was looking for- potent, bold, but still smooth. This is exactly the kind of coffee shop I love visiting at an airport. Service was fast. The coffee was delicious, and what better souvenir to bring home than a bag of freshly roasted coffee to enjoy the following week? I'll definitely stop by again at a Cartel Roasting location the next time I find myself in Phoenix. read more

Great coffee, wonderful little spot! Lex, Fia and Brandon were awesome! Very sweet and informative! Staff is everything when you first get off a plane. I would suggest the other staff standing around follow the lead of these three! read more

Located in terminal 4 near the C gates, this place has a great selection of fun and unique coffee drinks, especially for it being located in an airport! There was never much of a line either, and everyone working seemed to be moving quickly to get all of the orders out! They had grab and go items too. The Mulling Spice Cappuccino is what I decided to order and it did not disappoint. I was a little worried about the fall flavors clashing with the coffee flavors but it was perfect! So delicious and strong too! I would definitely visit this location again if I happen to be in this area of the airport. read more

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Customer service is always great as t this location and they make a great Cortado. Breakfast Burritos are very tasty. Nice sitting area with a view of all the travelers rushing to and from their gates. read more

Cartel Roasting - Cortado with art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great and affordable coffee and breakfast burritos conveniently located by our Southwest flight in Phoenix. A nice treat before a dreadful flight home (learned about job uncertainty while travelling there). read more

Cartel has never been a #1 fave for me, but I totally appreciate the local spots at sky harbor and a change up from regular airport Starbucks. Had a morning flight in Christmas and needed coffee and food do this ended up being perfect. I got a pomegranate ginger espresso tonic which was refreshing but still seasonal, and a potato poblano burrito. I liked how the burrito was crispy outside and that it was vegan! Salsa was good with it too and my order was ready on time. Good option for an early flight! read more

Cartel Roasting - Pomegranate ginger espresso Tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've always been a Cartel coffee fan, and I'm so glad to be able to find one inside the airport--great coffee and highly recommended. read more

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Omg go and ask for it 'for here' if you have time. I ordered the cortado. I really dislike Starbucks and was so excited to see something a little more artisan in PHX! Tastes amazing. read more

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

I have literally been at the airport for 7 hours and I think I have had 4 quad shot lattes and they were fantastic. The staff was amazing and recognized me and my order on the 2nd go around. Great service and amazing coffee, not exactly what I expected at an airport! read more

Perfect, hot, simple, drip coffee, they put it in my own travel mug before I got on the next plane... Exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it read more

Once again best cafe' Americano ever. Mu only complaint is the cup isn't big enough. They make every other coffee place taste like water read more

One of the best vanilla lattes I've ever had No joke. I even asked the gal if they were good and her response was "of course, it's what we're known for". No joke. It was the best. read more

Amazing people and delicious coffee. I totally read the menu incorrectly, but the staff member remade me a coffee to a latte; which is what I wanted. I truly appreciate the great customer service this shop give. read more

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

Oh my gosh?! I have been missing out some incredible coffee in Terminal 4 (C gates!) I'm so happy I've finally given Cartel Roasting a visit! I ordered an iced vanilla latte and was advised to try the egg & potato burrito. The burrito takes about 10 minutes, to keep that in mind if you're rushing to your gate. With that said, it's delicious! It's the perfect size for before a flight, and I like how it's a little crispy on the outside too. The star of the show though was the latte. It was made to perfection -- just the right amount of creamy and sweet. If I could have a latte from here everyday I would. The staff was super kind. I was traveling solo with a baby and instead of setting the food/drinks on the counter to be picked up they delivered it to me. So sweet and very much appreciated! Can't wait to come back next time I'm traveling to/from PHX :) read more

Meh! It is what it is... the guy at the counter was not vibing with my good mood today and it didn't seem too crowded at the airport today. I asked for coffee then changed my mind to another choice, seemed if he was bothered by the quick change of mind?!! Lol. It's not that serious dude?!! Next time I'll have to try elsewhere for cold coffee. read more

Cartel Roasting - Damn Phoenix! You turned up the heat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love that this location is located in Sky Harbor for a pick-me-up before a flight. Though not on the menu, I was able to get my usual cortado and all the baristas were super friendly. The little heart made my day and I knew I was in for a great weekend trip! Lastly, it may be quaint but has the typical Roastery feel. Definitely a do over if I'm flying out of C gate again! read more

Cartel Roasting - Feeling the love - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Nice but expensive. And what an odd name? Is there any positive imagery invoked with the word "Cartel"? As per my policy I am upping my review by a star for the managerial response. read more

Very cute coffee spot nestled in the Sky Harbor Airport. Staff was friendly, the atmosphere was very pleasant, and the chai tea I got was pretty good, if not a bit overpriced. That's expected for an airport, though. I'd come back. read more

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

Super friendly staff. Line can get long, but worth the wait. Splurged for a sweet indulgence this morning: The CCL. Holy sweetness... it's like a liquid dessert. Slurped I'm down in just a few minutes. I typically don't drink coffee, so I suffered from uncontrollable caffeine shakes, but it was worth it Cartel serves "Numilk": both oat & cashew... I tried a steamed cashew milk which was pleasing. There's some good pastry options if you wanna be super bad, but 1x bad w/ The CCL was as much guilt as I could handle at 6:30am on a Sunday morning . read more

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

It's always a treat stopping here on my way out of PHX. The coffee is made with care, employees super friendly, and vegan pastry aplenty! I had the vegan pop tart which puts the original pop tart to shame. This version had flaky pastry layers and a tart jam filling. I hope they have this in stock the next time I'm back! read more

Cartel Roasting - Autumn spice matcha latte with espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great customer service. Sweet small spot for really good drinks. Lots of variety in their spring water selection! I had an Iced Honey Lavender Matcha with oatmilk, it was really good! I would definitely stop here again if I am ever in this section of the airport again. read more

Cartel Roasting - Iced Honey Lavender Matcha with Oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

ok coffee at airport prices not sure if it's in good taste using "cartel" and "by immigrants" that promotes a negative connotation. read more

Updated review: the poblano-potato burrito is the first decent bit of food I've had in PHX airport. It's fresh and flavorful, and that is not true of most things at this airport. My only complaint would be that the grilled tortilla falls apart as you eat it (a usual hazard with burritos) and they don't have plates/spoons. Matcha latte was consistent with last time, I'm glad they have an unsweetened option. read more

This is my favorite spot for quality coffee at Sky Harbor. Their pour over coffee is so good, I feel spoiled because I can't find anything like it at other airports. The breakfast burritos and overnight oats are tasty and the service is always top notch. read more

Great coffee. Went here twice while I was in town and would go back. Great staff that were knowledgeable about coffee. Great experience! read more

Loved my chai latte!! :) I love that this is in the airport, way better than other places read more

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

Found myself at Sky Harbor this fine afternoon, and needed a bit of a pick me up! I enjoy Cartel and though the line is usually long, found it to be almost nonexistent today! Ordered a chocolate croissant and an iced chai latte with cashew milk! I was given a normal croissant by mistake, thought I'm sure they would have fixed it, I wanted to get to my gate. The chai, though very tasty and creamy with the cashew milk, was so warm, I'm not sure if the milk had not been opened, but it was more like a hot latte. They have lots of offerings from burritos (breakfast all day!) and grab n go sandwiches and snacks along with their pastry case. I'm sure I'll give them another try and to enjoy visiting them at their traditional shops in the valley. read more

Ok so you have to wait in line. That's your only inconvenience- in return for starting your day off with Cartel. We're from San Francisco and there is no Cartel in SF so we get our fox here. Don't miss it! Highly recommended. read more

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

I just had a big cup of drip coffee, it was just above warm and sour. It was one of the worst cups of coffee on my life. This visit was saved with one of the best cookies I have ever eaten! The Cowboy cookie at $4 should have been good, but it was far better then that. Jam packed with oats, fruit, nuts, and chocolate, this cookie was perfection. I probably got the bottom of the barrel with my coffee but hey they charged me 5 bucks for it so lets get it right please! read more

Cartel Roasting - Great coffee- busy airport - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Cartel Roasting 4225 Sky Harbor Blvd Terminal 4, Gate C, Phoenix AZ 85034 October 24, 2022 Monday - 5:50 AM for breakfast 1 Adult Atmosphere - 4 stars Food - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Background - Another business trip and got to the airport way too fast this morning. A coffee shop that is not a major chain, woot woot!! I know Yelpers love Starbucks,but I am bucking that trend. Atmosphere - A typical restaurant space in the C Gates of Sky Harbor. They have a family style high top tables. Only draw back with them is that there is no power at the tables. Pro Tip is that just across from their business is another high top table with power. That is where I sat after I received my coffee. Food Drink - Pour Over with their Papua New Guinea Roots AX, aka PNG Roots AX. A pour over is a slow process so plan for a wait. I had the time this morning. Breakfast - I had a berry pastry, it was a great sweet treat for my morning. Service - It was slow when I ordered and the cashier was very helpful. By the time I found my spot across the hall the place was hoping. Future - I am not a fan of the airline in that terminal, but if I am here again, I will be having some coffee from these guys. read more

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Pretty good specialty coffee . But also pricey . No sit down option but you can stand at their wood table tj enjoy . Cashier was nice . Ordered and pay with credit card. Barista does ask if you want to leave a tip on credit card as you aren't allowed to touch the iPad . My breve latte was velvety and smooth . The Machiatto was tiny though and not as good . It was too strong so we had to add self serve cream which was cold so it brought the coffee temp way down . It was fun nice to try this coffee location though . I'd return to try more drinks if we were at this airport again - read more

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Had a pretty unfortunate interaction with the baristas today. Asked for a flash pour over with one of the beans listed on the pour over menu and was pretty promptly told that they couldn't do that but they did have it on cold brew. I tried explaining that I enjoyed those sort of flavor notes as an iced pour over instead of hot and was told that it would be watered down and then again told it was on cold brew instead. I said that I just preferred iced pour over to cold brew and went ahead and got a Cappuccino instead from the specialty menu to avoid further argument. After that, one of the baristas turned and whispered to herself pretty rudely (obviously meant to be towards me) that cold brew and flash pour over are practically the same thing (if you know anything about brewing methods you'll understand this isn't the case.) This is a joy for me to come to this shop whenever I'm at the airport because I always want to avoid large corp. coffee if I can and to support small business, and I will continue to do so, but I think there needs to be training for iced pour over if there is none or customer service skills need to need to be re-evaluated, because right off the bat they made me feel pretty dumb for asking for it iced. Still great coffee nonetheless. read more

Live the chic coffee roaster vibe compared to the more corporate coffee shop that is always in airport. I ordered am iced Honey Lavendar latte and it was made with care!! Pretty pricey but what can you expect at the airport. #Worthit read more

Cartel Roasting - Iced Honey Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stopped for coffee on a layover here, since we wanted to try something different besides a chain coffee shop. I was excited since there was matcha on the menu but it wasn't the best. Good flavor but it wasn't mixed properly so I could immediately see the matcha powder floating around as soon as I got the drink. My husband ordered the CCL (cold brew with coconut almond cream and vegan caramel) and it was a very different flavor. The cream was overpowering and didn't quite taste like strong coffee so if you're into creamy drinks this one is good for you. Service was great though and I'm glad to be able to support a local coffee roaster. read more

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