I was in the area looking for coffee, and I decided to stop by here at King coffee and honestly, I didn't know what to expect, but after trying out the latte which I added, honey and vanilla to it, I will say that I will be coming back to the spot more often. It was really good! I'm really picky about my coffee and honestly what I loved about this one is that I can actually taste the coffee roast! They offer indoor seating and outdoor seating, which is honestly ideal if you are looking for a spot to do homework are to meet with friends. The service was really good and the shop offers a cozy, friendly environment. read more

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Great coffee shop near ASU, with a great tea selection and fun match options. I have visited multiple times and have always had wonderful and quick service. read more

King Coffee - Iced Chamomile with cherry syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Probably some of the worst coffee I've ever had. I was super disappointed. After seeing the great reviews and being in the area, we were super excited to try a new coffee shop. I got a brown sugar shaken espresso and my fiancé got a pumpkin spice latte. Tried very hard to finish my drink but couldn't. This is how much is left before they get dumped in the sink. Bitter. Tastes like an ash tray Waste of $12. read more

King Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This isn't a coffee review! I got the tea-bunny late and tried the brat matcha. I also got a cinnamon pop tart which was my favorite part! It was so yummy. The tea was good too with alternative milk options which I loved. The matcha was very sweet and wasn't my favorite but I know that is some people's cup of tea. Overall the vibe is great, some seating is available and it feels bigger than it looks on the inside of the shop. The service was also super friendly! read more

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vanilla caramel latte was really good The Strawberry Matcha was all right. It taste more like a strawberry milkshake instead of a strawberry Matcha. The pastry was absolutely not the best I have ever tried I was really looking forward to it, but it was just not it overall the environment was really wonderful and the service was amazing. They were really fast on making our drinks overall four star read more

King Coffee - strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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They have some solid pastries . Their service is very friendly , the ambiance is so peaceful chill, I feel like I'm at home when I'm sipping on some good coffee at their place. It's cozy. read more

Had the opportunity to enjoy King Coffee yesterday! My husband and I decided to take advantage of some of the last beautiful mornings before summer hit and rode our bikes to King Coffee! It's a cute place nestled off of Mill Ave; tad south of University. We didn't do anything crazy and just got some cold brew and and iced espresso with dash of cinnamon and honey. Coffee was very reasonably priced and service was quick. We did want to get a breakfast burrito, but they were out, along with the breaky paninis. I'm but sure if it was coming off holiday weekend or what not, but it was 8 AM, so tad odd, but they did have bagels and some pastries. The place is super cute though and they have cocktail, beer and mead during select days of the week. As well as other food offerings and small bites. I didn't get to check out the whole menu, but seems like a fun spot to meet up with a friend. Lots of people rotating in and out, always a good sign! They offer couple outdoor tables and have plenty of two tops inside as well! - Will definitely be revisiting again! read more

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Nice coffee coffee shop. Good place to do work or catch up with friends. Parking is a bit interesting. Easy but make sure to ask the waitress for the validation code when you order. 2 hour limit for parking. Lot is in the back read more

This super chill spot kind of reminds of Flagstaff's toasted owl, but in a smaller location. Electric, room to study/work, and some chill tunes. The server was quick with my drink. It was delicious, definitely recommend. read more

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This is one my favorite coffee shops. Right off the Streetcar line so it is very very convenient to get to. The only issue is that it closes at 3pm when ASU isn't in session. The servers remember your name, and the place is very quiet which allows you to work and actually allows you to have a conversation with others. The worst thing about a coffee shop is one that blasts music, and I am glad King keeps it low-fi! Love love love this place. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in Arizona! The workers are always super welcoming and the coffee is delicious. Great place to sit and work at if there's an open table. read more

Really good coffee, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful barista and a comfortable place to pop out the laptop for a bit. I'm a fan! I went with the Caramel latte, but he recommended the in house vanilla and also lavender options. Yum! Pro tip- park in back, enter your license plate via the app and get the validation code from the barista for free two hour parking. read more

I just love this neighborhood gem in Tempe. Delicious coffee, cozy atmosphere you'll want to hang out in for awhile, and great prices. Service is always friendly and fast. Highly recommend King! read more

EXCELLENT COFFEE PLACE Very pleasant coffee shop a bit south (three blocks) of the Mill Street busyness, this charming place is everything a coffeehouse should be. Chill music, good coffee and food, and a peaceful atmosphere that promotes lingering and relaxing. Stop by; you'll soon be a regular!! read more

Very cute place! Great customer service. I had an iced chai latte and a veggie panini. I was happy with it, and I will definitely be going back! read more

King Coffee - Iced chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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My favorite small local coffee shop in downtown Tempe. The coffee and food and both great and the service and atmosphere is wonderful. They support local artists as well. read more

A quiet coffee shop right by ASU that's a great place to get work done! Parking is less than ideal, but it was a cool little shop. I got the lavender earl gray tea iced, which was VERY floral/the lavender was a bit overpowering but I still enjoyed it. read more

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Locals only vibe. Eclectic indoor coffee shop with local art displayed that's for sale at a reasonable price. Good coffee with options for add-in syrups and alternative milks served by a kind barista. I came here to study, but I imagine it would be a cute first date. read more

King Coffee - Indoor seating for 2, bigger tables on other side. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

In a town littered with many specialty coffee shops this is my favorite little indie shop in all of Tempe! It's a very intimate little place, it can be challenging to find a seating for groups of 5 or more people when they're busy. But we travel in two's so seating is always available. Josh is our favorite Barista! read more

King Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Such a cute coffee shop. It's very warm and welcoming vibe. I got mocha raspberry coffee, so delicious. Made perfect. I can feel the love. Girl at cashier was adorable too read more

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Went out of my way to find this spot to visit, sign says open and it's normal business hours on Apple/Google, but the place is locked up and empty. Just wasted a while finding it and their parking signup since it's by ASU.. and now I have to find somewhere else. read more

Good coffee (dirty chai) and good simple breakfast (breakfast panini). Nothing too new to report here. Lots of indoor seating, some outdoor seating. Quick service. Prices are fair... and I really always have to give extra kudos to coffee shops that serve warm breakfast items. Definitely a nice local spot to try out. read more

A very cute, cozy space. It can get loud during busy times since it is a small space, so if you get overstimulated you may want to bring headphones. The food is reasonably priced-- the turkey pesto panini was good but nothing super special, so for $7 I'm satisfied. I tried the autumn leaf cold brew, which I'd describe as a snickerdoodle flavor, and it was good. I love all of the art on the walls! read more

While the parking situation isn't particularly great, this small coffee shop offers a relaxed environment to get some studying done or to meet up with friends. I ordered an iced chai latte and wasn't disappointed. Pricing is comparable to other establishments in the area! read more

King Coffee - Iced chai latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I come to Tempe pretty often and have been looking for another coffee place that isn't Cartel. No hard feelings to Cartel, I love it there, just want to switch things up. King Coffee is a cozy little shop with a small parking lot in the back. The parking itself is easy but the process of having your parking "validated" is a pain. First, you have to text a number with your license plate, then you get a text and open a link, then you have to get a validation code from the barista. Yes, this process is as dull and ridiculous as it sounds. No fault to the business - I doubt this was their choice. They had a cortado on the menu so I ordered that and a jalapeño cheddar bagel. The baristas were nice and drinks came out fast for a two person team. I noticed as the shop got busier that they really got drinks out quickly even with a long line. My cortado was fine and, to be honest, better than expected for a shop that seems to focus on more fun flavored lattes. The coffee was very roasted and the milk was steamed pretty well considering it was a regular silk oat milk. As a barista, I prefer barista blends of alternative milks for steaming but, again, this isn't a craft spot and I feel like I got what I paid for in the best way. I've had cortados at speciality shops that taste terrible - this was better than that. They have a lot of specialty drinks on the menu if you're a latte person - one that piqued my interest was a matcha with marshmallow. Yum! Will grab that next time. My bagel was fine but didn't have any jalapeños on it. In total, I spent $10 with tip which is significantly less than a craft coffee place. I was okay with a bland bagel. Honestly, the coffee wasn't terrible and the bagel was fine. The first thing that was most frustrating was that the Wi-Fi (both of them!) cut out multiple times once the place filled up. When it did work, it was wildly slow and interrupted the work I was doing. When I left the shop, I had a parking ticket after going through the whole rigamarole. I had to contact the parking company's customer service and tell them I was given the ticket incorrectly. If I wouldn't have had proof that I was in the shop, I would have been fined $44 dollars for parking at a business I supported. Really put a damper on my experience. Maybe I'll come back for that matcha but I don't think it will be any time soon. read more

Great locally owned coffee shop. I enjoyed very tasty espresso in a caramel latte. Comfy seating. Fast service. And they have tasteful postcards and wall art which you may purchase to support local artists. read more

King Coffee - Original art for purchase - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I only came here once so I can't comment on overall quality, but the time I was here, the drink quality we received was WAY under par for any coffee house let alone one in a town with so many amazing options. Prices are already on the moderate to high side. We paid $6 and change after tip per drink and the espresso maker was not calibrated. We noticed it poured a 26 second shot when it's meant to be half that and it came out black. She also didn't know how to properly froth foam and didn't even have a thermometer gauge to ensure the milk didn't burn. The product was a gross a*% cap. After one sip we couldn't do it. I usually am too afraid to ask for changes and just toss mine, but my bf was so underwhelmed he kindly asked for his to be remade. The gal working still didn't know to recalibrate but she was nice and we noticed she's better at lattes than caps. Overall, due to the training that takes place here, I can't recommend it as there still be spotty quality at best, consistently burnt espresso and scorched milk at worst. There's amazing coffee places in town, but as is, this place doesn't make the cut yet. read more

King Coffee - Cap. $5, too bubbly and tastes burnt. Don't recommend. We tossed ours after one sip. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It is not the worst space if you would like to work. Mostly metal chairs, some pillows and one couch available. Not too busy. The staff is friendly and were helpful with the order suggestions. Pretty good menu selection. I got lavender latte. Was surprised with house made lavender syrup, tastes good and rich flavor. Only concern, my coffee was too milky, was hard to feel the coffee flavor I was going for. I also got turkey panini, it came warm but got cold fast. It not too bad, but need more flavor/seasoning to it. Portion size is not too small but also not really big. It was nice to get choice of chips or a fruit as a side. Staff cleaned tables frequently. Order total was $13.24. Overall, pretty good place, I would rate it 7 out of 10. I would come back if I was passing by and wanted a quick coffee stop. read more

King Coffee - Turkey panini and Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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One of my new fav. coffee shops before I head to campus to go teach. Here, I was introduced to the matcha latte with almond milk and a shot of espresso. That ish CHANGED MY LIFE! I've been ordering this two to three times a week before I head to ASU to go teach classes. They renovated quite nicely on the inside too. Only thing that I wish they would bring back is more of the vegan pastries from Wild Rabbit as well as the vegan burritos. Other than that, y'all are rockin it. read more

King Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I finished class at 11:45, so I decided to treat myself to King Coffee! I ordered a large iced caramel latte with oat milk (~6.50) and a turkey pesto panini (7). The latte was a bit too sweet, but still good! I really liked the panini as it was warm and crispy even after I walked back to campus with it. Overall, I would come back to King Coffee, but not to work as it is very busy during the work week. read more

My sister-in-law recommended this place and wanted us to give it a try. She knows I am a huge coffee fan and want to try every coffee place, so we went here recently. I ordered a 16oz hot vanilla latte and a lemon poppyseed muffin. My sister-in-law ordered the same drink but iced. Both she and my husband got cheese danishes. The two baristas were really helpful, friendly, and nice. They were quick to make the drinks, answered any questions we had, and always had a smile. We enjoyed our drinks/food inside and they were good. The muffin was a little on the dry side but went well with my drink. My drink was good - not too sweet but not real strong either. It tasted like a light roast and was pleasant. Overall, if in the area, I'd go again. read more

Barista told us we were in the wrong coffee shop even though we had already paid online. After realizing they take online orders, we received two lattes that tasted as though there wasn't coffee in either of them. Very disappointed since I saw such good reviews online. read more

Cute little coffee shop that's tucked away in a corner off of Mill Ave. I appreciate the natural lighting, the African roobios tea is so yummy and I've tried one of their homemade Oreos which were bomb. It's a great place to meet up with a few friends, read a book solo, or pull open your laptop and work away. Free wifi, outlets and plenty of good vibes. read more

King Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

At first glance I would not know this is a coffee shop. It's casually tucked away in an unassuming side strip that I drove right on by when I was trying to find it. Parking is primarily in the back of the building and there's an alley that can be accessed to get there which saved me an extra trip around the block. I started with a cortado which is a lot like an espresso shot with cream in it. Then I added a yogurt blueberry and oat parfait with a latte. The combination definitely kicked my motivation into high gear. The shop itself is as quaint as it is functional. I always appreciate the display of local artwork for sale. There were two study desk areas with electrical access and a great variety of other seating options both inside and outside. I will say it was a little unnerving that there was no soap in the bathroom. I'm hoping there was a separate sink with soap in the kitchen area. That made me a little uneasy. Other than that one detail, I probably would give this place a higher rating. read more

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Hate to have to give a review like this. Debated for a day whether to post or contact the owner. My commitment is that I'll give an honest review of my experience, regardless, so I will. If I ever go back to King Coffee I can update my review. So, here's the real deal. I visited yesterday for a business meeting. I'm not a big coffee drinker because I don't do well with caffeine, get bad headaches, stressed and jittery. But, I love the taste and smell and I know a great cup of coffee because I've tried many types and roasts in various countries. So I Always get decaf. The positives: the environment is cozy and comfortable. The girl who took my order was friendly. I like that they give you a real, ceramic coffee mug instead of disposables, better for the environment. That's where the positives end. Parking is brutal, no spots in front, maybe 8 or 10 spots in back shared with other businesses. If there aren't any spots, which there weren't, there is NOWHERE else to park for miles, yes really, nowhere without "you'll be towed" signs. When I finally got in, there were 2 people in front of me in line, just 2, and it took a painfully long 10 full minutes to get to the register while my business partner sat and waited for me. 10 minutes for 2 people, not good. I told the girl I can't do caffeine and asked for simple brewed decaf. She said they don't have that. Huh? Aren't you a coffee shop? Okay, no problem, she recommended a decaf Americana and explained it's just decaf expresso with water. Terrific I said, can I get it with almond milk? Yes, no problem she said and told me they'd bring it out to me. Sounded great. 10 minutes later the extremely bland guy in back shouted out something about an Americana and waited for me to walk up and get it rather than delivering it as I was told. So I did. I walked back to the table, took a sip and realized there was no almond milk in it and there was none out on the condiment table. Back up to the front again where they poured me some. The coffee was good. Things had taken so long that I had to drink it faster than normal because time was then short. As I neared the bottom of the cup, the jitters, stress and headache started. It DEFINITELY was NOT decaf. It was awful. Had to leave. As I got into my car, I was accosted by one of the homeless guys mentioned in other reviews. He walked up and literally banged his fist on my car door, not the glass, the paint. I took care of it with him firmly but nicely, jeesh, what else could happen here? I made it back to my office and was miserable for several more hours waiting for the caffeine to wear off. This was definitely NOT worth it! I drank a lot of water and sweated through the rest of my day. If I were someone with a Cardiovascular condition, I asked for decaf and had this experience, I'd probably have justification for a lawsuit. Would I go back? Absolutely not based on this experience. read more

Friendly and personable customer service - we always love that :) Quaint and cozy coffee shop! I came in needing strong coffee and strong coffee is what I got! Very tastey and cured my caffeine headache. read more

King Coffee is a nice, cozy, down-to-earth cafe on the walk to campus. I like to work in cafes, and sometimes I start to hate the by-the-numbers 4th wave reclaimed wood, steampunk light bulb, sour $4 coffee vibe. King Coffee is decidedly not that. The folks behind the counter are always sweet, the couches are charmingly dilapidated, and the nooks to hide in are plentiful (though they really broke my heart when they knocked down the weird desk corners in the back). A nice, sleepy neighborhood coffee shop. read more

With the construction going on parking can be tricky. There is parking in the back so if you come that is your best bet. I got the cold brew just black because they were out of oat milk and it wasn't something I would recommend. It was a bit stale tasting. If you like sweetener it wouldn't be an issue but if you like straight black cold brew I would suggest somewhere else. The employee was courteous and nice and they have tables to sit at to do homework or just sit and relax. I did see some board games and stuff I'm assuming you can use while there. In all I will give a different drink a try if I go back. read more

Delicious drip and espresso coffee It's cute inside too nice to hang out and chillax

I love this coffee shop! It's where I go to get my work done. It's normally pretty quiet, and I'm always feeling the music they play. I'm on my way to getting a free shirt...(apparently if you get 10(?) punch cards completed, then you receive a free King Coffee shirt). If you stay there for a while, you can get free refills on coffee or hot water for tea. The coffee they use is brighter and more fruity than what you might be used to (something I've noticed). I either get the drip coffee [$2 for reg/ $2.5 for large] or earl grey lavender tea. They have two desks in the back that are really nice if you want to focus and study because they're cut-outs in the wall, so you're pretty secluded. There are about 9-10 spots for parking in the back! And if you're an ASU student, it's right across the street from Gammage. Alsoo~~ this is important - they've changed the hours a couple times since I started going there two years ago, so you should follow their Facebook page to get updates! read more

King Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona