Spencer's Place is more than just a coffee shop -- it's a neighborhood community hub with heart. Tucked right into a residential area, it has that cozy, local hangout vibe where you can tell regulars stop in often. But what really makes this place special is their mission. They hire individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively invest in the community -- from vendor markets to hosting events like their upcoming 5K. You can feel that purpose woven into everything they do. We tried one of their themed drink flights (the Sweet Heart menu was adorable -- Love Potion, Love Struck, To The Moon & Back... so cute). The presentation in the little mason jars was fun and picture-worthy. Flavor-wise, they leaned sweeter than my personal preference, but still enjoyable and perfect if you love flavored lattes. They offer plenty of milk options, including non-dairy, which I appreciate. Bakery - vegan and gluten-free options clearly labeled. I grabbed the lemon scone (vegan + GF). It was good! I'm personally more of a vegan-but-not-gluten-free girl, so texture-wise it's not something I'd specifically crave again -- but I absolutely appreciate that they create inclusive options. My friend had the cinnamon roll and was happy. They also have a small retail section with mugs, shirts, local honey, and little gift items, which adds to the community feel. Overall, this isn't a hyper-trendy, third-wave coffee aesthetic spot -- it's something better. It's purpose-driven, inclusive, and clearly loved by the neighborhood. Not a five-star flavor experience for me personally, but an easy four stars for what they stand for and the impact they're making. read more

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This time I brought guests. Six in total end our walk at Spencer's Place and enjoyed a drink of choice in a cozy conference room to fellowship. It was bust so I'm glad I had reserved the room. That was so nice. The staff is always so pleasant. Beverages enjoyed: Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Chai, Lavender Latte, Peppermint Snow and 2 Hot Teas. Mine was the Peppermint Snow. It's super sweet. The restroom is clean and welcoming. read more

Spencer's Place - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

My favorite coffee shop in Surprise! I cannot wait to go back! I loved all of their Valentine's specials. They have some merch for you to browse and purchase. They also have a lot of pre-packaged treats. This place is definitely meant for folks who love their drinks on the sweeter side. I had friends who did not enjoy their drinks because they were too sweet but it was perfect for me. Staff was extremely friendly and it was very heart-warming to see how they knew their regulars and their orders so well. The love potion (strawberry white mocha) was my favorite. They have seating indoors and outdoors. read more

Spencer's Place - Iced Love potion (left) & Iced Bee's Knees (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

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To start, the concept and mission is the best thing about Spenser's and I wish we made it in sooner but I am grateful we stopped in today. Everyone working was so kind and just sweet, I loved the compliments from the cashier (she was a delight and her smile was very contagious). I got a PSL and it tasted really good, I liked that it had a floral note to it. I also got a cinnamon roll to go and it was a bonus that they could warm it up. My hubby and I enjoyed it across the street at the park and so did our dog lol Can't wait to come back and hang out in the shop because it seemed like a relaxing place to hang out with friends and enjoy the time! read more

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Super cute coffee shop. A fun mix of speciality drinks are available. I got a iced coconut cream pie latte with coconut milk, I did ask for it half sweetened and I would 100% recommend that since it is still pretty sweet. Majority of their food items are gluten free and there is a large variety of options. The cashier was super sweet and the shop was not understaffed. The interior was comfy and great for studying, meeting with friends, or working. Free internet! read more

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My wife and son love this place. This is one my my wife's favorite coffee shops in the west valley. I am not much of a coffee fan, but I really enjoyed how bright and smiling all the employees were and the interior of the building is very welcoming and smells wonderful. I recommend a stop by if you are in the area. read more

Spencer's Place - View of interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Can't believe I've never been here before, especially when it's so close by! I love the mission behind this coffee shop and how inclusive they are to people with disabilities. They have a variety of different menu options alongside their seasonal selection. I tried their rusty spur latte, which did not disappoint! The blackberry flavor complemented the richness of the coffee very well, and was super refreshing. There were a ton of GF and sugar free sweet options available. They're located right next to sanity salon which appears to do collabs with Spencer's place. For June, they're offering a $65 enzyme facial with a complementary refresher from Spencer's! read more

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After hearing about their mission, I always make it a point to support local businesses plus they have some interesting coffee creations and served in a coffee flight to sample a few. Upon enter the shop everyone was super friendly and helpful it's an awesome coffee shop making a difference. Ice Coffee Flight: A Apple Crumble Cake (Heated): A read more

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My mother-in-law really likes this place, so we came here on her suggestion! This is sort of a big deal because she rarely likes to buy coffee out. She likes brewing it at home. :) On the way there, I Yelped it and was thrilled to read that it had a five star average rating. It was a Tuesday morning around 10AM. We were immediately greeted pleasantly by a young woman cleaning the tables outside. Once inside, we saw that it was pretty busy. There was a mixed bag of all ages, individual and in small groups. The decor is warm and inviting. I saw from the photos on Yelp that there were coffee flights. I'm glad I saw that because I didn't see it anywhere on the menu. I asked the person at the register about it (who, by the way, was super friendly, helpful, and overall very pleasant) and she said they absolutely do have flights and pulled out a tray that had pre-made flavors (see my photos!) I ordered one as iced. The flight was super cute and so fun to try. I'm not a flavored coffee type of gal, so this was a nice way to try flavors I might not have ordered as a full size. My daughter and I shared the flight and each did a rating in order of which we expected to like in what order and also in order in which we actually liked them. Silly, I know, but again, this was so fun. My mother-in-law ordered a chai latte which she really likes. She does not like it really hot, so we asked if we could order it warm and they said absolutely. We also ordered a couple of pastries which were fine. I ordered a toasted plain bagel with cream cheese. There was a lot of cream cheese in it, but that's not a big deal because I just scooped some aside. Everything was good and the service was outstanding. I read while in the shop and also saw on their website that they employ adult persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a former special education teacher, I love love love this. Five stars for Spencer's Place! read more

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I have been here on several occasions. I always have a great time here and my coffee is always enjoyable. I don't often indulge in lattes and other sweet modified drinks, but have chosen to take suggestions and allow myself to indulge a bit more here and I've never regretted it. My coffee taste great which is most important as it's the center of the trip, the service is always on point and I love the Spencer's Place mission and values they strive to uphold and achieve in our community. This is a great place to relax with friends but an even better one to start at and enjoy a nice walk nearby as well. read more

We found Spencer's Place after we moved to Surprise and have loved it ever since! Fantastic coffee drinks, great service, and a place to relax and recharge. We cannot say enough about it! read more

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Spencer's Place is more than just a coffee shop--it's a coffee shop with a purpose. Rich in both faith and flavor, this hidden gem in Surprise, AZ, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. The staff are friendly, outgoing, and incredibly knowledgeable. Always ready to help with a smile, they make every visit feel special. Whether you're in the mood for coffee, tea, a refreshing drink, or something delicious from their menu of local eats, Spencer's Place delivers on taste and service. If you're ever in Surprise, AZ, make it a point to stop by Spencer's Place. You'll leave with a full heart--and a full cup. read more

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My bf says this is his favorite chai in the valley! Nice, spicy, and much like a coconut curry. I look forward to each time I get my iced coconut matcha! read more

Spencer's Place - Iced Spiced Chai & Iced Matcha (both w coconut milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

My whole process from start to finish. I had a urology problem, but after surgery I return to normal.

Spencer's Place, a second home. Outstanding staff who always greet you with a heart warm and welcoming smile. A very stylish ambiance that's perfect for your local study spot, or if just looking to catch up over some coffee. Offering tons of sweets that all seem to be locally made, a standard drink menu, and a monthly rotating menu as well to switch things up a bit. My Fiance and I fell in love with this place since the first day we stepped through their doors, and strongly urge you to give this place a try if you haven't done so as you won't be let down. read more

Spencer's Place - Linebacker Coffee and Soughdough Cinnamon Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

The coffee, treats & service are top tier! The manager Alyssa helped me host a Caffeine & Coaching event. The team went above and beyond to make my event as amazing as possible. This place is so warm & welcoming, you won't find a better coffee spot read more

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Amazing coffee! The workers are so nice too and they were very fast with making the coffees! read more

Spencer's Place - Got a brown sugar latte and log cabin latte and they were incredible!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Spencer's Place is worth making the extra drive. We're from out of town and found this place on Yelp. You can feel the community love and support of Spencer's Place. They provide training and employment for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We left feeling full of joy and love, it's a special place. read more

What a fun find! The mission behind this place is definitely near and dear to my wife's heart, she's a nurse. The fun vibes and eclectic seating options made the feel of the place so special. We also can't say anything bad about the food and beverages - they were delicious (try the sourdough blueberry coffee cake!). Also service with a smile from staff who love what they are doing!! By the time we left the line was out the door and we can definitely see why! Can't wait to be back. If you're near by don't miss this place, it's a special one! read more

We absolutely love Spencer's Place!! They partner with our church and we were able to go and try them out for the first time after we were gifted a gift card to come get a free cup of coffee. We have now been several times and it is certainly a place we make a point to stop in to if we are in the neighborhood. Their flights of coffee are super cool and fun- deff get one! The cinnamon rolls that they have up my the register are to die for!! Service is never anything less than amazing. The staff have beautiful hearts and souls and the warmest happiest smiles. I love supporting small local businesses and will be a lifetime supporter of this establishment and all of the good that they do and love that they show the Lord's children. read more

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Spencer's place is a coffee shop located in Surprise that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They recently celebrated their 4th anniversary and opened a second location nearby as well. The front doors were wide open on a beautiful Arizona spring day, and Racquel and Heidi greeted me with big, friendly smiles. I was eyeing the pastries on the counter when Racquel started talking to me about the pop tarts. I decided to have one, and she recommended I have her warm it up. It was like eating a warm peach cobbler... comfort food. Heidi walked me through different drinks and helped me decide on one of their specials this month. The sign board of specials changes theme with each month, and being that it was April, the theme was all blue drinks in honor of Autism Awareness month. I enjoyed my berry breeze botanical with lotus natural energy and added coconut milk. It was bright and refreshing...thank you Heidi. As I was taking photos and video of the shop, Racquel continually smiled and waved. She came over to check on how I liked my order, and we got to chatting. She even walked me over to show me her portrait on the wall of staff caricature photos. Her energy was so positive and electric, and it really was much needed light in my day. The majority of the customers left with the baristas waving goodbye and saying their name. So the shop obviously has loyal customers. Raquel definitely made me feel special when I left as she remembered my name and gave me a big smile to go. read more

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Super cute little establishment, great coffee. Love that they employee differently abled people. I was so-so on some of the breakfast items (the burrito and the egg bites), but that's just personal preference. Next time, I'll try the pastries. read more

Spencer's place is an awesome shop that employees those that are differently abled. I was greeted with a "hello!" When we walked in. It's a cute little shop tucked away behind Bashas. They have all of your standard drinks and specials as well. We ordered 2 drinks, snickers and a white mocha latte and a cinnamon roll. The drinks were really good!! The cinnamon roll was great once heated up. I definitely need to stop in again and would more often if it was closer! Keep up the great work!! read more

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This place is truly wonderful. I've come twice now since I've been in town and everything I've tried has been so good. They have a nice selection of drinks and food. The service is quick and efficient. The staff is very friendly. The store is clean and well organized too. I really enjoyed the crème brûlée latte I had. read more

Employees try super hard, detail in their service, coffee, hot chocolate, food. They care and a thank you gives them a smile. Unlike other employees read more

Coffee and atmosphere were great. Service top notch. Really enjoyed this little cafe.

Wow. I wish I had a Spencer's Place near me! This is definitely the type of coffee shop I can see myself coming to multiple times a week for a pick me up. From the service to the lattes themselves, everything was really great. I also love their mission to provide training and skill development to those with intellectual and development disabilities. Everyone working here was so sweet and always had a smile on their faces. Stopped by for a latte when I was in town visiting and friend and ended up with a flight. I like how they switch out their flights monthly. Out of the four I tried, my favorites included To the Moon and Back as well as the Creme Brulee. I liked how they weren't super sweet and had just the right amount of espresso on them. Flights are definitely a must when you visit Spencer's Place! read more

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Love the people. Love the place. Love the products. I give this spot my highest recommendation and everyone I've taken there feels the same. read more

My husband and I visited here once for coffee and pastry. My latte was good but the packaged peach danish was bready and had thick dough. We visited on a Thursday, a children's story day. The store had lots of little toddlers and the atmosphere was festive. The shop offers a huge list of lattes and flavored drinks. The house coffee was medium or dark roast, which was good. They offer egg sandwiches but they are premade and then heated up. I wouldn't go here for the food. Spencer's Place was very busy with mothers and kids, at least on the day we visited. read more

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LEMONADE FLIGHT You need this in your life... and Spencer's in Surprise has it! Four glasses, four flavors and FOR you this summer! Lavender Blue Raspberry Blood Orange which tastes like a creamsicle with that heavenly foam on top! Desert Pear We wish we could tell you which one was our favorite and we'd order again... but truth is... they were all delicious. The right mix of sweet and sour and oh so refreshing on a hot Arizona summer day! We actually split them and downed them in seconds. We could have easily ordered and enjoyed it solo, but it was fun to share and taste test! We enjoyed the flight outdoors on their patio today because the inside was packed with Saturday morning meet ups, but the service is fast, staff are friendly and the atmosphere is energizing! read more

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Mom and I decided to try a new spot for coffee and came across Spencer's Place. This place was FANTASTIC! The coffee, food, and customer services was refreshing. While we were there, the Mayor of Surprise stopped by with his team to present Spencer's Place with an award. We will return. read more

Overall: 5 Food: 4.5 Beverage: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4.5 The peach poptart had a super tasty filling - almost like a mini slice of peach pie. My drink order consisted of an Iced Milkway Latte and a Strawberry Iced Tea. The latte was as advertised - very sweet and hit the spot. The iced tea was delicious because it was light and refreshing - didn't taste artificially flavored. The staff was super nice and I overheard management requesting their team members pay extra attention to ensure accuracy in future orders - it was done in a respectful and constructive manner and that kind of leadership will have me coming back! Inside the shop is nice and clean. Their side patio is awesome! We decided to sit in front as we brought a 10 week old pup and didn't want to disturb the other customers. I did a little more research on Spencer's Place and they actually have a really cool message behind them too. I originally dragged my girlfriend here as my name is Spence, but I was pleasantly surprised by every aspect of the shop. Will definitely be back! read more

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While visiting my son and daughter-in-law they told me about this place and then took me there for breakfast. What a delight! We were greeted by lots of friendly welcoming faces. When they heard that I hadn't been before, I was treated to a quick rundown of the menu and the specials. We all chose our drinks and food and it came out accurately and cheerfully. I picked the blueberry coffee cake but was tempted by the cinnamon roll. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere just made me happy. Well done Spencer's Place! read more

Awesome coffee and vibes. Service was very friendly as well. Love the concept and look forward to coming back!

Awesome staff! Super friendly! Delicious coffee in 3 sizes. The decor was beautiful done! The turtle coffee was perfect as well as the strawberry pop tart. The blueberry scone unfortunately was not sweet at all and the apple fritter was just the dough no apples. All the Pastries can be heated up as well. Overall the staff was friendly, knew all the regulars by name!!! Must stop if u want delicious coffees!! read more

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What an awesome place! You can tell they're well loved because they were packed. Seemed that there were lot of regulars, which is always a good sign. I had a tea (I wasn't a fan of the flavor but I went out of my box & tried something new) I'll definitely be back to try other teas because they have so many options. It usually takes me a bit to find what tea I like at each place. They have so many coffees alternative options as well. Along with that they offer pastries, sandwiches, bfast burritos, & I saw a lot of gluten free options. I tried the date & brown sugar pop tart and it was so good! The #1 thing that makes this place stand out is they employ people with special needs & I think it's such an amazing thing to do! Everyone on staff was very friendly & helpful. read more

I've been following them since I first heard of their opening in Surprise, and today my daughter and I made the trek. Such a cute and cozy place. It was nice to see them quite busy on a Wednesday morning, yet they were still faster than chain places. Lots of drink choices, plenty of bakery items (a delivery came while we were there) and plenty of seating. Stop in and show them some love. read more

Spencer's Place - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

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I had the crème brûlée coffee and we bought an assortment of baked goods the lemon raspberry cake and the cinnamon roll both were yummy and the staff were all so friendly! read more

What a fantastic coffee shop! Pastries, coffee and a cute interior and exterior. Seems like a really friendly place that people frequent a lot. They seemed to greet a lot of regulars. This isn't your ordinary coffee shop. Serving the community by hiring and training special needs adults. We actually were there on pay it forward day with each person in line doing just that! I'm looking forward to returning here. A bit hidden from view but in the Basha's shopping center read more

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2 stars for very friendly staff! Unfortunately bagel was inedible and I threw almost the whole bagel with eggs into garbage. Bacon was half raw, bagel was cold and egg looked like solidified vomit (I was afraid to even try it). Lemonade was pure sugar. Wasted $12 - will never go there again. read more