The coffee here is superb. The pastries... OMG. I could eat the scones and "jammies" (super fluffy muffins made with sour cream with jam in the middle) here every day. The place is pretty small, and always CRAMMED with people chatting or working at tables. The outside patio is always packed too. I would love to be able to come and work here some days, but every time I have tried it is too busy. There has always been a line when I have been in, but it is always handled quickly and nicely. I will definitely keep coming back! I can hardly stay away! read more

The homey, wake-the-hell-up house-roasted coffee aroma almost offsets the knee-to-knee indoor seating at this venerable little Tucson institution. Fresh-baked scones, muffins, and bars of all fruity and nutty sorts dazzle as you de-program from the sterile robo-coffee chain and settle into some serious coffee quaffing. The web geek factor isn't nearly as pronounced as in some other coffee houses where espresso-dashers have to compete with net addicts who seem to be camped out permanently waiting for the next iphone release. If it weren't for having to sit on my friend's lap every time we visit, I'd have given the Sage 5 stars (I'm sure he would for this reason alone) read more

To be brief- cute space with good scones, period. My barista served me an espresso that took 2-3 seconds to fill up the demitasse. Also, who keeps retail beans in a freezer? This is not a coffee shop. If you want a scone, you're in luck. If you want a coffee, keep walking up Campbell 1 block and drop into Avenue Coffee. Your mouth will thank you. Nik Krankl Taste Coffee House Newtonville, MA read more

Thought I would try something new. The staff couldn't get our order correct, the scones were terrible (I've eaten the real thing in Europe). They didn't ask if we wanted them warm. I didn't realize they'd be as cold if they'd come out of the freezer. That would have been something the staff should have recommended. But the staff was rude, so.... The coffee cake was so hard a fork wouldn't cut through it. The coffee was bitter and the milk in my latte ended up at the bottom of the cup like thick (spoiled) cream. Won't go back.... EVER read more

I have really missed the layed back atmosphere and Superb chi tea at the Sage. Their scones are pretty amazing too and, their coffee is great too! read more

I went here for a quick studying session and to try the highly recommended scones. It was a cute, friendly environment. Not too loud, but it was pretty crowded in the middle of the day. It's not the best place to study. There's limited parking space, which is very hit or miss. I happened to go when there were a few spots open, but soon after I got there they were all full. I had a blueberry scone and it was amazing!! Very moist and delicious. Next time I'll definitely try one of their drinks too. Overall I was pleased. read more

I've only been to Raging Sage once. And it was as I was driving out of Tucson and back to San Diego. Of course, for a drive like that, through that sort of mind-numbingly boring terrain, you're gonna need some good coffee to keep you alert. All I had was the drip coffee (no foo foo drinks for this guy...) but hot damn - that's some good coffee! I can't speak for or against the 'tude' that some people have experienced while in this shop. I've only been there once, so I didn't really experience it. This review is strictly about their coffee. And their coffee made such an impression on me that I actually order it online from them now. In fact, prior to writing this review, I just ordered 3 bags from them. My favorite: The Monsoon Blend. So good! The perfect blend of dark smoky coffee, without being too acidic. And great caffeine content. Kinda helps to clear up the foggy monsoon that is my brain after a late night the evening prior. Con: They charge too much for shipping. If I ever find myself in Tucson again, I'll definitely stop in. In the meantime, I'm just happy that I can get their coffee in the mail. Ps; Almost forgot. I have to concur, the scones truly are amazing. Wish I could get those in the mail too.... read more

Prior to being active on yelp.. this place used to be and still is my favorite place of all time to come and study. I have had the pleasure of filling out 3 stamp cards here, and thats very telling of how much I love this place. Honestly, its been a while since I've been back here, only because I have graduated, and don't really have a need to come here and do work. I used to also come during the morning rush to get my caffeine fix... but I have slowly been trying to ween myself off coffee and so sadly Raging Sage slowly disappeared out of my life. All in all though, this place is ultimately my favorite place in town to come and get whatever I need done. I love sitting next to the window on the bar stools to "people" watch as I sip on my coffee and type away on my laptop. Raging sage has the best house made pastries in town... and the best handcrafted coffee drinks in my opinion, and the best thing about this place is that everything is served with a smile! My favorites are their carmalita and their iced gold rush tea. Everything here is amazing, and you really can't go wrong either way. If you are looking for a drink that will literally knock your socks off, try their vietnamese coffee... I always joke that their version of vietnamese coffee can raise the dead because it has this amazing ability to get my heart pumping irregularly. People here are sweet as can be, and the service is always fast no matter how busy they are. If you are near and its about that time, come down here for a coffee or a pastry.. you most certainly won't be disappointed. read more

Raging Sage - Caramalita my favorite thing here next to their gold rush tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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WARNING: go early to get your scones, they run out quick. We went for the scones and the scones didn't let us down. They were the best scones I have ever had. I'm thinking they should open a Raging Sage up in the LA area so I can have easier access to the scones. The tea was all right, the space inside was a bit cramped and the counter for ordering and prepping your drink was tight. Patio was spacious though. The service was decent. We ordered scones and left. read more

Okay, I saw Beyond Bread was beating Raging Sage for coffee and tea and I just HAD to help fix that. Raging Sage is my absolute favorite place to study in town for its great atmosphere, great workers, and amazing coffee. I'm not at all a coffee snob, but I do know that my palette enjoys Raging Sage's house blend the best out of any other place I've tried in Tucson. Also, their food, the limited amount they have, is always delicious. Prices are just fine for the food and drink they serve. The baristas are usually friendly and quick with the service. The atmosphere is my favorite. I love the couches/half booths to the right as you walk in to study. It's always a mellow feeling, even when the place is packed with a line out to the door. I also appreciate their no cell phone policy when it's followed. I do have one gripe though...the lack of wired capabilities. Outlets are limited, and you almost have to either know where they are or go around looking like a moron until you find some. The lack of their own internet connection makes studying their sometimes a pain when I need to do research online. I really wish they would provide internet because I sometimes choose Ike's over Raging Sage for this very reason - though I realize they probably never will because it would ruin the discouragement of telecommuters. Even still, I usually grab internet from Coffee Xchange across the street, and I've already scoped out the outlet scene. So, I've adapted well to the lacking wired capabilities. After all that long-winded commentary, I guess I should sum it up. Go to Raging Sage. Support a local roaster while getting great coffee. And don't steal my seat when you go! read more

Tried raging sage for the first time and wow. The BEST cold brew I have ever had. I got it with lavender and vanilla with some cream and I was in heaven! I will be going back soon! Plus all of the staff were super sweet and helpful! read more

This place was packed for the Gem and Mineral show that happens each year, we hit the town and decided to also see some of the local businesses. Great coffee, they had the best pecan bar I've ever had in my life, there was a quiche like tart that was too salty but otherwise the place was great. read more

I try to avoid chains when I can so I was excited to find Raging Sage. Great local coffee house. Had the iced coffee myself. Something about hot drinks when it is 100+degrees outside just isn't right. There is additional parking in the back. (I won't say "rear" because signs that say that always crack me up... oh well!) The inside is fairly quiet and cool. Additional shaded seating outside. I wasn't aware of the no cell/wifi situation, but there still seemed to be several people there using computers. read more

Whyyyyyyy do I have to live on the East side?? This coffee shop is just perfect. I was looking for a great place to catch up on some reading and while I was impressed with the "no talking on cell phones inside" sign, I still opted to sit outdoors. I ordered the cubano and my mouth is still watering for it. I have never had something with the perfect amount of sweetness to the right amount of espresso (even making it at home). And since that sentence barely makes sense, you need to experience it for yourself to really understand! The prices did seem a little high, but after driving for 40 minutes I guess I shouldn't be picky for $1 coffees. I'm looking forward to trying an almond milk cappuccino next...with a scone, perhaps?? Also...if you don't know where this is, you'll drive right past! read more

I go there mostly in the mornings and get a Cubano. The decaff tastes great, too. Seeing the reviews here about poor customer service was a bit of a shock because I have good experiences. Alex is there most mornings, will take time for a chat, is personable and sweet and funny, and helps to get my day off on the right foot. read more

Raging Sage is my favorite coffee shop in Tucson! The coffee here is brewed carefully and thoughtfully at all hours of the day. I find that the quality of the coffee at most coffee shops tends to slide well into the afternoon in evening. If you want good coffee, you have to arrive in the morning. This is not so at the Raging Sage. I have never been disappointed by the drip here, it is always roasted perfectly and steeped just long enough. Raging Sage also offers just about every espresso combination I think I've ever heard of, and even some that I haven't heard of. When in doubt, ask one of the baristas, they won't steer you wrong here. Everything at Raging Sage is homemade including the coffee, the cakes, the muffins, and the scones and they are ridiculously good. Raging Sage offers the best scones I think I've ever had. Raging Sage also has ample seating inside and out. The inside of the shop is a bit cozy but there's a large courtyard with plenty of space and heaters for the winter. Raging Sage also provides some reading material in the form of newspapers and such. Overall, this is where I would send an out of town guest if I had to recommend just one coffee shop. Raging Sage even ships their roasted beans across the country, that's how good they are. If you haven't been, definitely check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Wow, had a terrible experience this morning. And at what we thought was a top notch place in town? I understand the rush, and long lines, but sacrificing the quality you have had us come to expect? Not cool. In at around 8:30, waited patiently after a less than stellar exchange with unfriendly cashier, only to get a vanilla latte without vanilla, that ended up tasting like watered down, burnt espresso. You can't rip people off because you're busy. We're the reason you're open. Hoping it's a one off, but won't be coming back. read more

Some of my friends recommended me this place, so I Got iced latte and it was just ok. Wanted to get some scones but they were already sold out it was around 2pm though. read more

Raging Sage - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I love coffee and I love supporting coffee shops that are off the beaten path. ...found this place after searching for coffee shops on yelp.com. Keep your eyes open when you are getting close, because it's pretty small and easy to miss; I drove right past it. The coffee was not the quality that I am used to. The coffee was bitter and slightly burnt tasting. The drinks seemed to take quite a bit longer to make than we expected to wait. Service was friendly enough. Prices seem a little high for the quality of taste...or the lack thereof. No plans to return. read more

This is kind of like at the top of the scale of esoteric hip knowledge when it comes to coffee shops. The typical boheme-seeking Tucsonan youth discovers Coffee Xchange when they are 14, Epic when they are 18, and graduates to Raging Sage after their Master's thesis in English literature at 25. I'm not even sure what happens after that, though. [Note that earlier I said "hip" knowledge, not "hipster" knowledge. The Sage is vermin-free. Zing!] The lack of wifi is actually a benefit--I manage to actually get things done here. [Granted, you can pick up Coffee-X's pay-wifi signal from across the street, but what kind of chump pays for wifi? The kind of chump that goes to Coffee Xchange, apparently.] The patio is great and the staff is sweet as buttons. Plus, the pastries are home-baked and delectable! I recommend the Supernatural Brownie. Word of caution: Credit cards can only be used on orders greater than ten dollars. It's cash-only otherwise. read more

A delight for those whose eyes are tickled by chic surroundings and whose taste buds would enjoy a tasty, pretty treat made on site. This trendy little coffee shop is a wonderful stop, be it for a quick break in the shaded court yard, or sticking around long term and soaking up that free wifi. The ladies behind the counter are very kind, which is always very appreciated (snobby baristas have always been a turn off when I enter a new independent coffee shop). I've been here a couple times and though the treats have been on the very to extremely sweet side, I've enjoyed the freshly baked nature of the goods. So far I've had the Pecan Bar, Cheesecake (OMNOM!) and an apple cobbler slice, delish! I'll definitely be going back. read more

My visit to Raging Sage was a morning meeting with a new business contact. I found the place stuffy and very smelly. In fact, when I got home about an hour and a half later, I smelled of roasted coffee so badly that I tore off all of my clothes and took ANOTHER shower. I had to separate my clothes from the rest of the pile because I feared it would stink up the entire batch of laundry. Now, remember that once your hair gets a smell in it, it's stuck that way until the stench gets washed away. I wouldn't plan any meetings after Raging Sage unless you like smelling like that (and the only way to describe that smell is "smoked dirt"). Coffee: Average. Nothing spectacular but it wasn't bad. Over-sized blueberry muffin: Surprisingly dry. It was big, so that was a positive, but I've had more moist blueberry muffins than that at my church's cafe, so I really wasn't impressed. It needed some help. Not sure if it was some kind of strange healthy variety, but whatever it was, it was a miss. read more

Great place. Really great coffee and everything. The reason for the 2 star review is because their wifi is so unbelievable terrible. I'd love to come here to do homework but can't due to the slow wifi. It takes literally 10 minutes to load my email. This place would be 5 stars if they improved their internet. read more

Raging Sage - The wifi here is soooo unbelievable slow. Two stars because of the slow internet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I am from Seattle, Washington. I have been to 30+ coffee shops there, and about 6 in Tucson. Between every coffee shop I've been to and the amount of money I have spent at each one, I have never been so dissatisfied with both the coffee and the service like I have at Raging Sage. Raging Sage does not appreciate their customers, and by reading the multitude of other negative reviews, they profile based off of looks and go out of their way to make customers uncomfortable to the fullest extent. There has​ been a history of poor reviews due to the barista with black hair and lots of tattoos. She is the worst, will make you feel like trash when you are trying to be nice, and lacks human empathy. My friend and I went here to do homework around 3pm and expected to stay until close at 10:30. Keep in mind, the longer we stay, the more drinks we buy. I started with a vanilla breve, that tasted like watered-down liquid plastic, and sat down. Within the initial 10 minutes of being there, the black-haired barista approached my friend and rudely stated "If you are going to be taking up space, we'd appreciate you buying something", which was unnecessary, but understandable. Before my friend even had time to finish her email and get in line, the other barista approached my friend and said the same. Again, rude, but if they are truly desperate for money then I guess I respect the persistence. I thought the attitude that was given would be the end of it, but then my friend and I literally witnessed the two baristas start to talk bad about us, publicly behind the counter. Then the Wifi shut off. The other customers in the store asked the black-haired barista what happened, and she claimed that they restarted their router. We all soon found out that she was being dishones​t, because after waiting 20 minutes for it to turn back on, I went up to the counter and asked again. Her response was extremely inappropriate. She said "oh, yes, the Wifi will come back on if your friend buys a drink. I will even give her the $2 is costs for a small coffee" alluding to the thought that my friend couldn't afford it herself (which she clearly can). I wish I was being dramatic by saying she personally attacked my friend, but turning off everyone's ability to gain access to wifi just to show her dominance is extremely immature. It was belittling and straight-up disrespectful, and I have never ever experienced something so unprofessional. Even other customers in the shop recognized her bitter attitude and debated leaving. This interaction made it clear to me that the barista's are money-hungry and will go to great lengths to prove so. They showed this today when they chose to disregard other customers to prove a point. I asked the barista with the black hair and tattoos if she was the manager, which she responded as being the owner for the past two years. You would assume after two years of experience, as well as the all of the other terrible Yelp reviews written about her, she would change the way she interacts with customers. What a shame. Please, please, do not waste your time dealing with the rudeness of these people for less-than-satisfactory coffee. read more

I simply do not get why Raging Sage gets such fantastic reviews. Although, I admit I haven't found a good coffee place in Tucson yet but Raging Sage is definitely not 4-5 star kind of place. Their private parking in front of the store barely fits 3 beetles. Even if it does fit, there is no space to back-up your car. You end up invading the space of the main road. However, here is what matters - COFFEE. I ordered my favorite drink, vanilla latte. My drink was less than ok - not better than Starbucks, roughly the same. I also bought their beans home to try. After drinking their coffee for quite sometime, I am not thrilled. Ever since I grinded Raging Sage's last beans, I haven't gone back and I have no future plan to go get my caffeinated fix. Bottom-line, Raging Sage is no difference than Starbucks. Not to mention, their prices are a bit steep. read more

Not much of a coffee drinker, but I love good pastries. I mean I really love them if they are genuinely good. Guess what? Raging Sage has them. I was told that they bake all their pastries themselves, as opposed to getting them from some mass produced bakery in town. Not only the quality of the cake or whatever is on the shelf is good, they do not use a large amount of sugar in their baked goods. I learned that they had a kitchen fire recently and fire trucks had to show up and all. I was so concerned that my only place in town to get good pastries will go up in smoke. Much to my relief, it was only kitchen fire and they were back in business shortly thereafter. The pastry God did have mercy on me ... and them. So here it is, a solid four star rating for RS. read more

Scones. Scones scones scones. Scoooooooones. They're amazing. I like to ask which ones are warm, and there's usually something that's come out of the oven in the last ten minutes. If nothing's hot, they'll heat up the scone for you, which is nice. They offer vegan scones as well as savory ones, so there's a good variety (though last time I was there, all the sweet scones were vegan--but the vegan chocolate chip walnut was surprisingly good!). I'd love more comfortable seating (most chairs are hard), and better music. Last time I was there, they seemed to be playing classical music but on very low volume, so you could barely hear it. It was a little strange when a rather impassioned opera came on. Also, I don't know what was up with this, but there were a few flies inside the coffee shop that kept landing on my scone, laptop, and hair. Ick. Coffee was great, though, and service was warm and friendly. I definitely consider this place part of my extended office. read more

My go to coffee shop in Tucson. Great coffee and the best pastries in town. You must try the bourbon pecan pumpkin cheesecake! read more

Raging Sage - Bourbon pumpkin cheesecake. The crust is like a pecan pie. Awesome! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Best coffee in town. Staff has never been rude but they follow the rules of the shop. You just mask up, ect..

It's the last day of a week long stay in Tucson, and we've been consistently impressed with the food we've found here. We have plenty of great coffee places at home, and I'm a geeked out foodie when we travel, so I figured I've kind of seen it all on that front. Raging Sage is a classic, small, boutique coffee place, with good coffee. However, what caught me by surprise and will haunt my dreams was a freshly baked scone; orange marmalade to be exact. It was easily the best scone I've ever had, and on bringing one back for my wife to try, she agreed. So, get a scone. read more

I love Raging Sage. I think it's the best coffee in Tucson. The five star rating is on their coffee products only, as I've never had their pastries but I have heard their scones are exceptional. My biggest complaint is with the venue. There is hardly any parking and its in an old repurposed house it looks like, and it's just always a little cramped inside. But all of this is worth it due to the quality of coffee, and everybody else seems to think so too, because it's always busy. read more

This is my favorite coffee place in Tucson. I love the Oaxacan mocha and the vegan pastry offerings.

I'm not a scone person by nature, but the scones at Raging Sage are amazing enough to make me consider changing my ways. The first scone I ever had here was the only flavor available in the early afternoon. (Apparently going in the morning is the only way to get a good selection before they are all snatched up.) It was a vegan scone. Orange chocolate. When I ordered it, I truly thought I would be disappointed. I'm not an orange-in-my-pastries kinda girl. Chocolate is cool...but vegan? My list of doubts were LONG going into this one, y'all. Long. But guess what. It was the best freakin' scone I've ever had. This scone made me understand why Ina Garten is so obsessed. It was light and fluffy and the flavors were delicately sweet and well developed. Heavenly, guys. The coffee shop is small, and can be super crowded on the weekends, especially during the morning, but the little patio outside which is shaded by orange trees (SoCal in Tucson!) is the perfect place to hide away during a weekday afternoon. A few cons besides the small size and small, somewhat awkward parking lot: The WiFi isn't turned on until either 11:00 a.m. or noon (I can't remember which). I get it. They are super busy in the morning and you don't want people camping out during your morning rush. It's a pain if you're there at 10:45 a.m. after the morning rush and the place is practically empty but you can't do any work because there's no WiFi. The coffee can also be a little hit or miss. I've had absolutely delicious almond milk lattes from Raging Sage about 70% of the time that I've ordered there...but the other 30% of my lattes have been almost undrinkable. And the one time I ordered an iced coffee...I ended up leaving it behind after a sip. If you hit up Raging Sage, just make sure you go with plenty of room for a scone. Seriously amazing. read more

Atmosphere and food and drink is good. But a quiche took 20 minutes to receive. Don't come here if you're in a hurry.

Excellent independent coffee shop! The coffee is great, the atmosphere is nice, though a little cramped and the staff is always pleasant and helpful. They have a no cell phone rule inside, which is nice for quiet privacy but bad if you need to get work done. I recommend getting a Cubano and sitting out on the patio under one of the trees for maximum enjoyment. read more

Hook me up to a tube of their Cubano. STAT! At this point in time Raging Sage is my fave coffee shop. Every cup is as good as I remembered it last and their Gold Rush Iced Tea is awesome! I haven't had many of their confections but I will say I drool a bit every time I look into the glass case housing heaven on a cake plate. They do make every thing on-site, which for me adds an extra ounce of fabulocity. PS: They do not have their own Wi-Fi but Coffee Xhange is close enough that you can tap into their connection. read more

I have never seen so many scone varieties, so delicious! The coffee is also ridiculously amazing. Service was excellent and quick. The outdoor space is also really nice. read more

I miss this place with a vengeance. The scones are heavenly...jalapeno honey sage, blackberry with lemon glaze, cherry ginger....sigh. They're in short supply and impossible to predict, but it's like limited edition breakfast. The pastries are good as well, and coffee/tea drinks are good but not great. I do love the Cubano, though. Sugar, half and half and triple espresso...it'll wake ya up on those pre-Congress evenings. The one major disadvantage is, as far as I can tell, no wifi and an atmosphere that seems to discourage computer use. Of course, it's their choice whether to provide those amenities, and the space in RS is limited, but in a college town it's still a bummer. Either you want tasty food and coffee, or you want free wifi at Coffee Exchange. Not both, apparently. read more

Why on earth Raging Sage all the rage? Maybe the townies here don't have discerning tastes. Their beans are over-roasted, the parking is dreadful, inside it's always a clusterf**k, and the baristas are all indie-schmindie-holier-than-thou arrogant punks. I used to dig their Cubanos but they are weak-tasting and way too hot. They don't know what they are doing here and because the Tucson WeAKly constantly gives it sycophantic rave reviews (because they get free coffee from raging sage, no lie) the place is hugely popular. Do yourself a flavor and go to Caffe Lucé. Best coffee in town by a long shot (the location on river & Campbell... The one in main gate square is not nearly as good). Keep in mind, I have absolutely no affiliation with the latter establishment. I'm a coffee fanatic and know what makes coffee delicious. read more

I really had a delightful time studying here so I had to write this review. The coffee is solid - I like Americanos - but the baked goods are the star! Read any review - you'll see that's what everyone comes here for! I had a vegan pecan strudel one that was just to die for! I sat outside on one of the first nice fall days and really enjoyed it! Once more people (and scones) moved outside, though, the pigeons moved in. So watch out! They are fat and gutsy! I like and, well, need coffee shops that are good for hunkering down and getting work done - raging sage is totally my new place for that! read more