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

We'd been at Chase Field for a ballgame but were headed to Sedona so naturally I need my afternoon pick me up before I started the drive. I stopped by Cartel Coffee and ordered an iced oat latte. Service was friendly, and super quick. I'd highly recommend this spot if you're nearby. read more

I like the name so I tried this place out downtown and the coffee was great. Service is fast and professional. A big negative is there was no indoor seating when I was there. The prices are also on the high side but the quality is above average. Recommended for to go drinks. read more

Cartel Roasting - a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came into downtown PHX for a quick business trip and took an early morning flight... so I needed coffee and Cartel Coffee Lab delivered. Here's what you need to know: 1. Delicious coffee drinks that are off the beaten path of what you would expect for ice coffee... and they serve all the usual suspects as well. 2. Staff is so great. They're some of the nicest people you have will meet. 3. Solid breakfast burrito. The vegan option was heartier than expected. 4. There's some outdoor seating but it's mostly a window. If you're in the area and need a good coffee fix, Cartel is worth a visit. read more

The coffee was solid but not very strong for a two shot latte. My cheese danish was fantastic though! Really enjoyed that, overall good coffee shop nothing crazy about it read more

Good coffee, somewhat cozy atmosphere with a downtown business vibe. Conveniently near the Phoenix convention center read more

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

wack coffee, over priced, only 1 size which is 16oz, asked for recommendations and the worker seemed like he was being forced to live, shit place definitely not for me. read more

Stopped by while on a work trip. Their Sumatran was amazing! Wasn't heavy at all. Their outdoor patio was busy. I went inside to skip the long line outside. read more

I LOVE Cartel roasting company! I was first introduced to them in Palm Springs and really excited to find their shops across different states. The cold brew is a classic and definitely my favorite. I frequently purchase their bottled stuff at Whole Foods. read more

We came here again to give it a 2nd try and were pleasantly surprised at the difference. This time it was great coffee, good service, and overall great experience. read more

Great service and great coffee! I was eating next door for brunch and I was craving coffee and the aesthetic at this place looked super cool and appealing so I had to try it. There's a little window to order a small space to sit and drink your coffee if you wanted to but it looks more like a grab and go place. I did not sit indoors so I'm not sure if it's connected or not but I did see people sit inside. The cashier was super helpful in guiding me to the right choice of coffee and I ended up choose the iced latte and it was super yummy. The coffee isn't super overwhelming and with the latte it is a little on the sweet side but not too sweet which is just up my alley. Service is also fast as well and I got my coffee within minutes. Now that I will be moving here soon, I'll definitely be back! read more

Was recommended to go here and glad I did, though price point a bit steep to make it a regular stop, I did enjoy the dirty chai I ordered, with almond milk. Temperate was served optimal for drinking that I didn't need a sleeve (save a tree!) read more

Cartel Roasting - Dirty chai with almond milk, 16 ounce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow, what a wonderful coffee shop! If your looking for a premium third wave coffee shop this is where to go. Prices are higher then Starbucks and Panera, but what you get is a high level of knowledge, single origin coffee, and skills. They have a large selection of coffee beans, sandwiches, yogurt, hot tea, espresso drinks, coffee, cold brew, and merchandise. The service is top notch. They were knowledgeable about the different types of cold brew. And they offered simple syrup without me asking for my iced coffee. read more

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Cute little coffee shop with outdoor seating (not much) you kinda walk up to the counter and order coffee and vegans pastries. Coffee is pretty pricey for what you get. It's a cute place to chat or do some computer work... that's if you get a spot. I'd go back in a pinch, but would never go out of my way. read more

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My latte had the perfect amount of foam & Great flavor. The service is mediocre at best...the girl wasn't helpful or friendly. Immediately asked "what can I get for you" not good morning, hi - how are you. Anyway, they have good coffee and that's what I came here for read more

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

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I love that this is downtown near the convention center - a great spot for those of us visiting!! This little coffee nook is great to get some delicious brew. They have some pastries as well, and I look forward to trying those next time. For coffee, you have options from a regular $3 small cup to a fancy chemex option. Staff were friendly - I will definitely return. read more

I actually first heard of this coffee shop when I was participating in the Phoenix Lotería. Then I revisited on a Saturday morning with my friend. It's small location where you order at the window and then you can have a sit at their outdoor sitting area. Our barista taking our order was super sweet. They do have a few food & pastries options. The place was a little busy but we managed to get a little table. The coffee drinks we ordered were pretty good and we had a great time. read more

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Deciding to forgo the long Disneyland-esqe lines at the convention center's coffee shop, I made the short walk to Cartel since I had enjoyed their coffees at other locations. The shop is small but has seating off to the side that is pleasant and spacious. I had an iced almond milk latte. It was made in a short amount of time and I was out the door in just a few minutes. It tasted weirdly sour though. It's quite honestly one of the grossest lattes I've had in a while. While service from the barista to the cashier was friendly, for the prices they charge I wasn't very happy with my drink. The total was a little less than $6. I guess I should have stuck with the Convention Center's coffee! read more

Cartel Roasting - 16 oz iced almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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These are the sweetest people ever!! I went in, saw the menu, and realized I didn't have enough with me to buy a coffee and they offered me a free drink. I declined because I know they're a small business but they were so kind they insisted and even wrote a sweet note on the cup. It was an amazing latte made by amazing people. I will 100% go back and highly recommend it to anyone. read more

The location I was at is what truly made my coffee delicious. This little spot near Frys and where the Suns/Mercury play definitely deserves love if you are craving a good coffee. Personally, I enjoy a good iced latte, and this barely hit the mark. I'd definitely go back if I was in the area. But nothing to ride home about. read more

Cartel Roasting - Vanilla Mocha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Love this little coffee spot. They have a variety of roasts for pour overs and fun homemade poptarts. Easy, quick and rarely a line. Staff is friendly and helpful. Only thing that kind of bugs me is the female there always asks, "would you like to add a tip?" After the transaction. I always tip, even when I'm just grabbing an easy drip coffee. But the phrase out loud in front of everyone just feels awkward and forced. read more

Decided to try Cartel Coffee Lab today instead of my usual Starbucks. Opted for a iced vanilla latte. (You can never go wrong with a vanilla latte). The latte was super bitter. Tried to force myself to drink it but I couldn't finish it. My throat burns from the bitterness of the coffee. Staff was nice but coffee is too bitter for me. read more

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

It's centrally located and they have an impressive array of different washes and methods of extraction. Definitely NOT complaining that this spot was so close to my hotel. I had some of their nitro cold brew, one of their honey-wash pour overs. The nitro wasn't as rich and viscous as I would like it to be. The flavor was good. A little too bright for me which even sounds weird as I type it...but that's how I feel. The pour over was actually really smooth but actually lacked some of the brightness and fruit-forward-ness you might expect from a honey-wash which was a little disappointing. The simple fact that they have both and friendly service is more than enough to at least get a 4 star from me. 4 stars seems fair. read more

Wow! I've experienced poor service at other Cartel locations and today was no different. The young guy working seemed zoned out and bothered to help us. I made some small talk but he would hardly respond and when he did it was a whisper. I guess because Cartel makes good coffee they feel the customer isn't important. I will not return here because I can go to other coffee places that serve delicious coffee and are happy to serve me. read more

Cartel Roasting - Nice seating area! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I am a pretty big coffee snob and I absolutely love the coffee here! The crema is always on point and the 16 oz americano comes with 4 shots. It's also located next to my favorite Irish Pub in DT PHX. 5 stars for this coffee lab! Well done Cartel Coffee! Oh yeah and if you're looking for whipped cream they don't have it but who cares if you're coming for great coffee! Oh yeah I also had a phenomenal pumpkin donut while I was there in November. read more

Cartel Roasting - Outside Sidewalk walk up window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Coffee is mediocre at best. I got a black coffee to really taste the underlying notes. It was good but not great and didn't strike as being fresh. The coffee at other local and independent shops are better IMO. Also my coworker got a green tea and she said it was okay. It's also very expensive. For a large coffee and tea we paid $10. That's very expensive for two drinks that don't require a barista to make. read more

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

I just had my first downtown cartel experience and it did not disappoint. At 7:30pm, my husband went for his fourth cup of coffee today... Being that it's Cartel coffee, he will likely be up until 4am. I went for a hot chocolate. We recognized Jules, the barista, from the old town location. He was friendly and super knowledgeable about the coffee and the variety of other drinks and eats that they offer. Who knew that cartel even brews their own beer now (at the Tempe location)? They make all of their baked goods in house now too... I had to use major will power not to order any of their delicious looking treats. As we were leaving we noticed a group coming in to perform... I guess they offer live music. All in all, a pleasant downtown cartel experience, and I just finished my hot chocolate... mmmm! read more

Cartel Roasting - Hot chocolate love! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Must stop if you love coffee. Pick up some beans, have them make you a drink, and hang out. There are several tables right around the corner, it is a desolate place, but quiet is always good in my book. Good music, yes, this is true, and also a pretty secure place. Good people. read more

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Yum! Such a cute window order spot with a patio. I got the dirty chai and loved the flavor. The key lime doughnut and confetti cookie were incredible. I'd love to try all the pastries because not only do they look amazing the ones I've tried have been delicious. The staff was friendly and professional. read more

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

Am I the only person who finds this place just OK? I mean, having gone to ASU I know a ton of people who were raving about it for years. I finally came in and was sort of disappointed. First good thing: coffee quality was good! Nothing amazing, but definitely met my expectations. Also, the people working there were super nice! I was actually turned off by the decor. I am not a taxidermy fan at all, and they have a bunch of stag heads on the wall near the kitchen that are the main focus of the coffee shop. The random, red chandelier made no sense. It's like they're just trying TOO hard to achieve something PHX hipsters will like! That's basically the best way I could describe it. I had coffee cake and we sat and waited a good 10 minutes before we were brought anything. My coffee cake was lackluster, to be honest. Tasted like something I could get at Safeway and was a little bit stale. Also, if you're main selling point for your brews is iced coffee: don't run out of straws. I wore a nice, white shirt and couldn't enjoy my coffee because I was I concerned drinking it meant spilling it all down the front of my blouse. TLDR: hipsters trying too hard, but the coffee tastes fine. Won't be coming back. read more

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Pretty tasty iced brew. Apparently the recent store front has changed which makes ordering from the street very easy. I simply wanted some cold brew for a red eye flight for which it served it's purpose. Much better quality then SB's burnt coffee or others in that genre. I'm not a coffee drinker typically but it was rich and flavorful. I'd visit again, though not something I'd seek out. read more

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

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I have been a fan of cartel for years and love that they have one in downtown Phoenix! This one has a walk up coffee window, which is perfect for Covid. They baristas are always super knowledgable and they usually have really good baked goods. The cold brew is also nice and strong. read more

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

Delicious coffee. You can tell they take great pride in curating the best flavor bean to extract into your warm cup of joe. Truly great selection & truly impressed. read more

A tried and true Arizona coffee shop. Cartel delivers a great cappuccino and macchiato. Their cold brew is a-ok too! Great coffee and indifferent staff should certainly not become the norm. But when in the area, Cartel is among my top choices. read more

Never ever disappoints. Have outdone themselves with the Hatch Bagel Bombs. Love these.... read more

This is a beautiful location in downtown Phoenix. We just moved here, and it's walking distance from our apartment, and had great reviews, so we decided to give it a try today. I'm not sure if the baristas were just having an off day or what, but our experience was terrible. The guy who took our order seemed EXTREMELY annoyed by our questions (sorry, it's our first time here, should we just automatically know everything...?). No flavors are listed anywhere that we could see, so how are customers supposed to know what you have unless they ask? And when your staff says to someone, "That drink comes with four shots of espresso, is that ok?" And then the customer asks if they can do three instead, maybe encourage your staff to not roll their eyes and say, "We can only do two or four," like I should somehow telepathically know that? We sat on the patio for awhile after ordering and it was very interesting to see how enthusiastic and kind they were to obvious regulars, and how cold and rude they were to everyone else. In addition the menu listed for this location online doesn't match what's actually available in the store. You can order things like homemade pop tarts, scones, etc. online from this location but they don't actually sell those items here. It was a very limited menu, which isn't a bad thing, but having a different menu online is misleading. Our coffees weren't mixed at all (my boyfriend's iced mocha had a solid layer of chocolate at the bottom that very obviously wasn't mixed into the drink) and both our drinks tasted very bitter, like the shots sat too long. I couldn't taste any vanilla in the vanilla latte I ordered. I doubt we'll be back. Fix your staff's attitudes, please! read more

Walking through downtown Phoenix this morning it felt like a big city, but with less people on their way somewhere. With the construction you know it's on the verge, but not quite there yet. The meeting I am heading to requires caffeine, so to the closest place I went. That was Cartel Coffee Lab. It has a funky little spot in a high rise in the center of downtown. Some hypnotizing jazzy electronic music was playing. I almost was lulled into a trance, so it was good I was ordering caffeine. The guy who helped me was professional and very nice. He had a really cool and interesting earring that was a series of silver hoops. More importantly for me, he was right on my order of a hot tea. He probably realized the music was lulling me to sleep. I ordered a green tea with a funky name that I can't remember five minutes later and included funky ingredients, which fit the hipster vibe. The tea had a smooth green tea kind of taste. It was like the corners were rounded off, if you know what I mean. It was good, but needed at least one more funky ingredient to put it over the top. That being said, it was what I needed in the moment and provided the energy for this review. read more

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

I'm almost never downtown during the day, so I'm missing out on the nation's most underrated coffee scene. Cartel is one more shining example of Phoenix baristas doing things RIGHT. I had a cold brew to-go from their walk-up window. It was fruity and aromatic, not all bitter and burnt like certain *other* walk up coffee shops. Prices here are reasonable and they're pretty quick. I'd recommend it in a heartbeat. read more

I had an iced americano and it was delicious! Great flavor, not watered down like some places. Food looked good too but we were just burning time before our table was ready next door. read more

This is my favorite place to get coffee in Phoenix. With consistent quality and a range of choices, Cartel has something for everyone. Don't expect to find blended drinks here though. The staff are absolutely wonderful; they are helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable. Cartel also offers an array of pastries, including delicious "pop-tarts", muffins, pretzels, and even a vegan cookie. They also have salads and juices in their grab and go fridge. The location is perfect, in the heart of downtown and right across the way from talking stick arena. They have different seating in the shop as well as in the lobby. Definitely don't miss this place when making your way downtown...*cue Vanessa Carlton*...sorry... Anyways. Cartel is a really cool company and they really care about people as well as their coffee. Seriously. Do not skip this place when you're in town, it's a Phoenix must. read more

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