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Cartel Roasting

3.9 (428 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Karen T.

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!

Iced coffee and blue corn cream cheese muffin
Pooja K.

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.

Iced latte
Shauna C.

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!

Petra V.

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!

Nicole N.

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.

Ameena A.

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!

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Brian R.

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.

Oat Lattes and half cup of fruit cup (half in my tummy)
Mannie S.

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.

Vanilla oat milk latte

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.

Mango matcha

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

Emily S.

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 :)

Cold brew
Jack B.

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.

Candy Cinnamon Late. Can't live without it!!!
Andre K.

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

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