My experience at Cortez coffee was like a personalized coffee experience. Ron (the owner) guided me into the warehouse room in the back and showed me the bins of the different kinds of coffee he has. I selected one and he took some beans back to the cafe in the front and made me a cup of coffee with those beans so I could try it out before I bought a bag. The coffee was perfect - well balanced and smooth. Ron said the he owns a coffee farm in Costa Rica (where he is from), but he sources his beans from around the world, depending on where the best beans are from at a particular time of year. If you want to learn about and buy coffee from someone who has been in the business for decades and is very passionate about it, come check out this little shop! read more

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Excellent family owned establishment. They sell both coffee and chocolate. They roast their own coffee, and make their own chocolate. At the front is the coffee bar where you can sample their coffees and chocolates. In the back, are the roasters, office, and areas where they make everything. They were kind enough to provide a tour. The Midge Coffee Spread was delicious (coffee + cocoa butter). You mix it into hot milk or hot water and it's lovely and smooth. I also got the Cortez Primo Coffee Drops which were like coffee chocolate bon bons, very delicious, and 1 = a cup of coffee. Thank you Ron & Judith for a lovely visit! read more

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Dude in the back is an asshole. Zero customer service skills. Million other places to get coffee beans so go somewhere else. Place was sketchy looking too. Nobody at the front, had to walk to the back and get someone's attention all to be treated like shit for asking if they sell whole beans. read more

Drove 20 min in the rain to come here. Arrived 12pm on a Friday and they were closed. Businesses should update hours of operation so their customers don't waste their time. read more

Our Southwest flight was canceled so I quickly Yelped a nearby coffee place after a quick trip to Papago Park. This place is awesome! Ron, the owner, was very knowledgeable about all things coffee. It was a great way to end our Arizona trip and make the drive back to California. We ended up buying 2 cups of coffee, the garbanzo bean spread, the coffee spread, and two kinds of cacao nibs LOL. The garbanzo bean spread was my favorite :) We were caffeinated for our drive thanks to Cortez Coffee :) read more

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Custom Coffee Roaster Ron Cortez has been in the coffee business for some time! Very good wholesale and retail coffee. We chatted about chasing the perfect cup of coffee for hours. He has both coffee and Chocolate and some teas. Plus beautiful porcelain pour over coffee makers. A nice coffee/espresso bar, very enjoyable experience! read more

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Patrick and his father run a great shop, featuring Costa Rican and many other varieties of beans. Patrick gave us a nice tour of the roasting facilities, followed by tasting of a few different coffees (as pourovers). The team here is passionate and incredibly talented - from roasting and brewing, to chocolate and even photo-magazines. Definitely check out some of their coffees, and see if you can spot the La Marzocco car. We'll be ordered their beans for delivery in the near future! read more

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Best coffee you'll ever taste They're Nepal coffee is to die for Your sister company is Midge chocolate fantastic dark cacao chocolate beans read more

This is the hole-in-the-wall of all hole-in-the-walls! It's the coziest little coffee roastery that's literally just a shelf of things they sell and a couple seats by the counter. There's some donated books you can check out (and add to), plus some super cool art all over the walls. Costa Rican father and son team, Ron and Patrick, were so cool and gave me an oat milk latte on the house. It was one of the finest lattes I've ever had - initially sour and rich and then smooth and bitter. They get their beans from Cameron and even showed me a magazine of photos of their farm there. They do free coffee tastings and roastery tours on Saturdays 10-4, so I'm going to return and check it out. They told me not to tell people about Cortez Coffee (maybe jokingly!) because they want to stay a hidden hole-in-the-wall, but I just had to give them five stars because they made my day! read more

What can I say about this lovely place. It's not just some coffee stop to get a coffee fix then go about your day. There is more to it than that. It's a community surrounded by sweet people who love what they do. The owner and the people who work there put a smile on your face every sip you take. I enjoy a good cup of any sort of lattes, cold brews, hot teas, and many cups of coffee. I love the intoxicating aroma that fills a room on any type of day, I am having. Today, I was just my sleepy self exploring something new to try. I fell in love with the kindness I was received and the knowledge of how this cute place became to be. I enjoyed their free bananas I was offered. I will definitely put them to use. I also enjoyed their homemade chocolate. It's amazing!!! Just do yourself a favor and go try it for yourself. read more

Cortez Coffee Roasters - Cascara latte, and a sweet cream cold brew are delicious. Can't wait to try something new next time I visit. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Loved the charm of a little coffee shop but particularly love when the owners have a passion for coffee! This is a well kept secret! read more

I have purchased multiple roasts from Cortez; however, recently i purchased the Roaster Blend and it was the worst blend I have ever tried. I opened the bag and noticed the beans smelled burned. After grinding, the smell intensified. Brewed a few cups for my friends and myself... we all dumped the burned tasting coffee after a few sips. I will continue to purchase Cortez coffee, except for the Roaster blend. Total waste of money. read more

Amazing coffee beans . The owner was very helpful and talked to us about the roasting process.

I am on a subscription and I absolutely love their coffee. Very fresh and fam loves it as well

A great spot to take a break and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. Ask fur anything off the menu as well!

What a great find! I just moved to the Valley and have been searching for a good cup of coffee. Cortez most definitely delivered just that. Pulling in you would never know a coffee shop was there if it were not for a flag that says "Coffee" on it, with some employees giving out free drip coffee. Not only did I get a free drip sample, Alex offered to let me sample some more. I had an espresso primo americano, the nepal drip, and a pour over of sumatra. Each one was delicious, with my favorite probably being nepal. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Simply the best!! La mejor calidad en granos de café así como en taza!! No se pierdan de un solo detalle! Todo está lleno de arte. También encuentras el mejor chocolate de Phoenix! Y por supuesto, la atención es única! read more

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Stopped in not knowing what to expect due to an unmarked storefront but was pleasantly surprised! We were given a brief tour of the roasting & equipment servicing space. We got to meet Ron, the owner, and a couple other patrons in a small tasting space where we were served a superior Ugandan pour-over and argon pulled cold brew. Fantastic! We will be back. read more

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I walked into to the corporate office thinking I would get a coffee and it turned out to be corporate offices for a roster. Patrick was unbelievably cool and offering me a free cold brew and explained what they do. Now I think I will be getting my office coffee from Cortez! read more

This place took my back to Costa rica. The barista Adriana is the best. She will make you the best cup of drip coffee in front of you. Highly recommend this place read more

I was here once like a year ago & the coffee I had the first time was soooo good. But this time it was absolutely terrible. The guy who was there was too busy talking about his trip to South America to properly address us/ask what we wanted/explain how Cortez coffee works. I asked for a latte & my bf asked for a cold brew & it took 15 minutes for us to get our drinks all because he was talking away. I had to remind him of what I wanted twice. We were the only people ordering a drink. It was egregious read more

the very soul of the coffee bean is exemplified and executed very well in this little coffee shop... first rate! recommend!

This is a roastery/coffeehouse warranting a visit. The owner's mission is to inform consumers on what goes into a quality cup of coffee. Note that this is not a lounge/shop; capacity is dedicated to wholesale coffee roasting and packaging. Considerations: Ethiopian Y is the most aromatic. Nepal is my favorite roast. Volcan Azul (CR) is absolutely phenomenal. read more

My wife and I had their coffee (Cortez Coffee Roasters) this morning and it is off the chart. You must try the house blend. I don't care where you are in the eastern part the greater Phoenix area you won't be disappointed. Take a look at their instagram and their web site. I'm a Texas raised live in Montana now farm boy and may think how can I know anything about coffee. Well, I know what taste amazing. I have visited a number of coffee growing countries and become friends with a number of roasters. I think I would match Cortez Coffee Roasters coffee with anyone I know! Try today for yourself! read more

Great delicious coffee. So nice to go somewhere else other than a chain. And the service was outstanding. Stick a rare and wonderful find!!

If you're looking for a place to grab an amazing cup of coffee or take some home to make yourself, look no further. Patrick, Ron, and the rest of the crew here make for an amazing time, with awesome music and artwork creating the perfect atmosphere for a coffee shop. Personally, I like the primo roast best but there really is something for everybody here, with a quality and service next to none. read more

If you want the best coffee in Phoenix look no further. Wide variety of blends to choose from and I have yet to be disappointed by the service or the beans. Truly great way to level up one's morning and day! read more

This review is a toughy...I'd give them a 3 for coffee and a 5 for service. The owner and barista were a blast to talk to, and they were happy to show us all sorts of cool coffee gear and the miscellaneous stuff the owner fiddles with in the back. That was a lot of fun. Unfortunately their coffee isn't great. Not that bad, and maybe the coffee beans themselves are well-roasted, but my espresso and the espresso-based drinks just didn't cut it, so a 3. read more

I've been getting coffee from Ron Cortez for years. He is very knowledgable and loves teaching people about coffee. The location is kind of hidden in a strip-warehouse, but once you step inside you can tell it's the real deal. Usually there are a few different single origin and blends available. I prefer African coffees, but he also has a Sumatra that I like. They sell bags of coffee and refrigerated bottles of cold brew. Occasionally you can get a pour-over or an espresso, but most people come here to get coffee to take home. read more

Amazing service. They roast their own beans and take great care in providing the best coffee possible read more

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Met the owner and he helped us to begin an even deeper lover affair with coffee!! The coffee we bought was phenomenal!!

Maybe the best beans in the valley. Small batch roasted with lots of options in addition to their normal offerings. I had some Ethiopian cheffe that floored me. You can pick up the beans at a lot of the weekly farmers markets. Beans are also available at then physical location in tempe. Be aware this location is mostly here for roasting and isn't a typical coffee shop. They aren't always serving coffee so if you want a latte you should call first and make sure someone is there to make it. If you do go to buy beans, which is why you should be there, expect to be impressed. They let you smell and taste whatever you want and really work to find you something you will enjoy. Go get some beans! read more

Hidden gem of a place, you'll smell coffee before you see the place. Friendly staff who took time to explain the different options and prepared some awesome drinks that were very tasty read more

I don't post reviews a lot. This is probably only my 3rd and I only really like to post when service is extraordinary. I found Cortez at First Friday's about 6 months back and really found my love for coffee. I sampled it and really grew to enjoy black coffee. This morning I was craving that so I figured I'd head over for a cold brew. I know quite a bit about coffee, having a lot of barista experience, but of course I don't know everything. This guy, with blondish hair, gauges, piercings, I don't know how else to describe him, was working. The brew today was Nitro. I asked him what kind of roast was it. Like light, medium, or dark. He says, "Well it's infused with nitrogen." I thought, "Okay...so what does that mean?" He says, belittling me, "You don't know what that means? It's like a stout, alright?!" So moving on from that, I really just wanted to leave but I was curious about any classes they may teach. Like roasting, cold brewing, etc. He was like, "Well, what do you wanna learn..." It was brutally clear how annoyed he was with me. I was the only other person in there. And since of course I'm no expert on coffee, I said, "Anything I guess." Constantly after everything I said his attitude was condescending. I know it's hard to tell just given the dialogue. You'll just have to take my word for it. It was like I was such a burden when this company is one I can potentially invest more money in. Well damn, after this experience, despite the coffee being great, I think I'll continue to give my money to Dutch Bros. They know how to treat their customers with respect and praise. read more

There is so much to say about Cortez I don't even know where to start! Definitely one of the best coffee shops/roasteries in the area. I've tried to many coffee shops that use Cortez beans, so it only made sense to try it from the origin! Cortez Coffee actually just had a street market this past Saturday. It was small this week - a food truck with killer tacos, a stand with a raffle, and amazing coffee inside. The owner, Ron Cortez, was there, and he is such a funny, genuine guy and you can just tell how much he cares about coffee. One of the baristas told us that they're trying to make the street fair a bigger and more regular event, so I'll definitely be back to see what else they have in store! I tried the nitro cold brew and I can honestly say it's the best I've had. Personally, I generally need coffee to be sweet to drink it, but this cold brew was different - it's naturally smooth and flavorful in a way that tastes amazing with or without anything added! I was lucky on timing and got to try a bit of their new chocolate sauce before it ran out, which was absolutely wonderful. Amanda, a super friendly barista working there, told us about how they've been experimenting with making chocolate sauce for drinks right here in Phoenix, so it's all-natural without any fillers. The coffee is amazing and the staff are kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about their trade. Highly, highly recommend Cortez, and I'm looking forward to coming back in the future! read more

Incredible beans, Primo is my favorite espresso roast I've found anyplace. They are great with servicing machines, and a small coffee bar, creative, friendly. I'm happy to support this business. read more

Hidden gem! Seriously, if you're serious about coffee then look no further. The owner, Ron Cortez, is passionate about coffee and stands by his product. Truly refreshing to meet people that believe 100% in their product. read more

It was a pleasure meeting Ron and discussing business over a GREAT cup of coffee. While the location is a bit hidden, it is those hidden places that are gems. Amazing coffee and just a welcoming place to sip your Joe. read more

Fantastic!! Had Keisha's chicken salad sandwich. It was the BEST! The latte was amazing too! Run, don't walk, to Cortez Coffee!

Bought a blend and single origin and both were excellent. They take you back to the roasting room to choose your beans so there's a great behind the scenes feel when you're there. The owner Ron and the rest of the staff have been super friendly and knowledgeable. They hooked it up with a complimentary cold brew on my last visit. Going to try some of their tea next. read more