My daughter wanted to take me to this place she discovered on Yelp…read more Clearly, I'm influencing her! Last Saturday, after taking the last parking stall, I had the best gluten free lunch. I ordered the "Where's Patrick"sandwich. It had lavender goat cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, micro greens and Desert Blossom Balsamic in my requested gluten free brioche bun. Creamy, fresh, striking balsamic on a toasted bun. No gluten-free compromises here! The brioche bun from Sweet Impastries Bakery was nothing like the usual cardboard impersonators. 10/10 My oat milk latte, tasted fine but even better the next day when the home made smoked cinnamon blueberry maple syrup had time to meld. Now that was a full sentence! Who is my lunch sandwich named after? Why, Patrick O'Malley, himself. He started it all. His wine making grew into a love for coffee making. This man was born in Tucson and raised in Bisbee. Today, his coffee and tea reaches 500 Arizona cafés, restaurants, and hotels. As the founder of the International Barista & Coffee Academy and Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters in Tempe, he teaches the art of coffee and judges competitions. I assume the eclectic interior is created from his tools and his photo collections. He's currently filming a coffee documentary that I'd absolutely love to see in the future!

Infusion is easily my favorite coffee spot in the valley, and its not particularly close…read more Consistent 10/10 nitro cold brew on tap. Many different single origin coffees to try, various brewing methods as well. You can tell these people know their coffee and are passionate about the quality. On top of all that the shop its self is a great spot to sit down and get some work done! 10/10

Pros: Very good coffee here. Definitely one of the best roasters in the valley. Space is big with a…read morelot of indoor seating. Even have space to work on laptop if that's your vibe. Cons: It's a little louder than I'd like a coffee shop to be. Don't really dig the industrial space and vibe. They were playing tunes on a speaker, could have done without that, they were turned up to a level that wasn't uncomfortable to have a conversation above, but I had to be intentional about it. I asked for a recommendation on what to get, kind of hoping that he'd recommend his favorite, and it was kind of more of like a "what do you like in a coffee?", I don't know how to answer that question. For it to taste good? I think that's important. He wanted me to have like tasting notes that I enjoyed. That's layers too deep for me man. Especially before I've had coffee. I'm not a sommelier of coffee, I just drink the stuff.

This is one of our go-to coffee roasters. I personally like their latte with house made cashew…read moremilk, which is nutty and creamy. We've been buying their coffee bean several times and they are still good when we make coffee at home.

Stopped into coffee 48 the other day and it's not what it used to be. I opted for the Vietnamese…read morecoffee, we have loved it in the past. This go around it was bitter and unsweetened. I even mixed it at the bottom with a straw hoping there was more flavor and sweetness, but the bitterness was more intense. I apologized to the front and said I'm sorry to have to ask, but if they could remake it for something else. They wanted to know what was wrong and I explained. The lady gave me a snarky comment and said, "yeah you got Vietnamese coffee, that's what it will taste like". That's definitely not true, I've had Vietnamese coffee plenty of times and it was delicious. The gentlemen who was making the coffee was nice and said he would look into their supply. He remade my coffee for their salted caramel. It was very mild, wish the flavor had been more pronounced. But overall it wasn't a bad drink. Overall this place has become a pass for me.

I've been wanting to try Coffee 48 for a while now so when I found myself in the area, I couldn't…read morepass up the chance to finally try them! My friend and I arrived early afternoon and there was no line. However, more people came after we ordered. I didn't realize there was no seating. It's basically just a counter inside a small room within a collective. It's meant for grab-and-go. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee with ube cold foam and since I was visiting a friend after, I decided to bring her a matcha. I got her a matcha with ube cold foam. The Vietnamese coffee was nice and strong and the ube cold foam was a great addition. I had a sip of my friend's ube matcha and thought it was good, too. I would probably visit often if I was closer!

Move in Saturday at ASU, seems only one person was working in the whole shop. Despite minimal…read moreworkforce the Boba was good, tea had a solid flavor. Personally I enjoy using the touch screen to order and customize sweetness, ice, etc. Definitely in the top five for boba places in the Phoenix area. The inside has plenty of seating and places you could study. Free WiFi as well!

This was my first time trying The Alley after hearing good things, but I'm sad it did not live up…read moreto the hype for me. I ordered the strawberry green tea with green tea jelly/less sweet, but it was still insanely sweet. There was hardly any green tea flavor and was like drinking concentrated strawberry juice. My partner ordered the taro milk tea, which was a bit better but also way too sugary.

I couldn't say enough about the coffee and great customer service at Shibam Coffee!…read moreDid you know Shibam is known for the oldest skyscraper city made out of mud? Super cool! I came here on a Sunday. Parking is available near the garage or street. The barista working that day was super helpful. He showed me the menu of different coffees and teas. I ordered the pistachio latte, date latte, and the Dubai chocolate cake. I adjusted the sugar content to 25% sweetness. All three items did not disappoint! I'm thought about it days after and can't wait to go back. Clean tables and inviting environment. I'll be back!

It's so cool to have a Yemeni coffee near ASU!…read more I didn't know much about Yemeni coffee and wanted to order a cold one. The staff was nice and friendly and let me know that the traditional Yemeni coffee was supposed to be hot. And glad I ordered a hot one - the coffee had a complex flavor with rich cardamom. It was definitely unique but not overwhelming at all. I also asked for less sweet and it was perfect. The coffee shop interior was clean, quiet, and welcoming. Would be a perfect spot to work and study.

From their customer service to the actual end-product, Lost Dutchman Coffee Roasters is the real…read moredeal. If you want fresh, interesting coffee anywhere in the Phoenix area, look no further. I've tried five of their roasts so far and have enjoyed each one.

Roasted on Tuesday, received on Wednesday and perfect! Opened my eyes to how important it is to…read moreuse coffee close to it's roast time.

I've been coming to this coffee shop for the past three years, and it has truly become one of my…read morefavorite places in Arizona. When I first moved here, I stopped in out of curiosity, and I still remember how genuinely kind and welcoming every employee was. As someone who was new to the area, that first impression meant a lot. Three years later, the same warm atmosphere keeps me coming back. Their hours have always worked perfectly with my schedule, giving me a comfortable place to study after work. There is plenty of seating, and best of all, lots of outlets, which has been a lifesaver for someone like me with an ancient laptop that seems to lose battery the moment I turn it on! Beyond the amazing coffee and cozy ambiance, what really sets this place apart is its commitment to the community. They regularly host events that are open to the public and even keep an event calendar posted so customers can stay informed. I've also seen them partner with organizations like Prisma HealthCare to offer free health screenings, which speaks volumes about how much they care about the people they serve. This isn't just a coffee shop. It's a place where you feel welcomed, supported, and connected. Between the wonderful employees, delicious coffee, inviting atmosphere, and genuine sense of community, it's easy to see why I've been a loyal customer for so long. Thank you for creating such a special place. You've made Arizona feel a little more like home.

Brick Road Coffee is an awesome spot. I came here with some friends around 130pm on a Saturday and…read moreit was busy!!! Lots of places to sit inside, I think every seat was full. There's also a lending library, which I think is for people to use during their visits to the coffee shop! There were lots of delicious looking pastries, breakfast items and drinks to choose from. I chose one of the summer specials called Beach Day latte. It was good! My friends also liked what they got. There were stickers and merch for purchase too. A book by a local author was also for sale and I ended up buying a copy since it looked like a good read! I will definitely be back!

There are a lot of boba places in Tempe so it's hard to choose a new one to try. No matter - Nomad…read moreBoba is the answer! I've never been to the Cul-de-sac but it was a super cool area. Parking is available in the lot or along Apache street. Nomad Boba is a tiny shop but the inside is cute and has some loungy couches to wait for your drinks. The menu at Nomad was more unique than most boba places I've frequented with some interesting combinations. That led me to the blueberry matcha latte. The flavor combination was fantastic and very well balanced. The boba itself was a nice texture and it was FRESH. Everyone in my party really enjoyed their drinks. I will be back for sure.

Two people were working when we came in. The man was super friendly, but we were grossed out by the…read morewoman working. I think he was training her. She had her long hair down, a lollipop in her mouth while making our drinks, and sweat stains. I don't even know if she washed her hands when she clocked in. Super unprofessional and just gross. We paid for our drinks & left but didn't feel comfortable drinking them.

Absolutely loved this place! The service was good, Its right on campus so parking can be limited…read morebut I went on a Sunday and found decent parking on the street. The coffee was very good, they have a couple of alternatives to 2% but no nonfat milk. And some sugar free options, I had vanilla. For $5.99 I got a pretty large coffee and I was very happy with it! The waffle and crepes were both good, waffle wasn't crispy but very buttery in flavor & the fruit was fresh. We do wish they had more savory options on the menu but overall a good place to try with plenty of seating.

What a gem! Small cafe style with seating- excellent staff. Variety of treats and drinks-…read moreeverything we tried was delicious Crepes, Tea, cold brew Can't wait to come back! The Honey and Cheese crepe reminded me of Greece. A must try! Can't wait to return

We were staying at the hotel across the street and Popef. Staff was very friendly, and the drinks…read morewere good. They even told us to taste them before they left and they were remake anything that wasn't to our liking. Did a mango frozen lemonade and a JUICYKINI energy drink. Both were good

When we are in Phoenix this is one of the new places I recently added to my must visit every time…read morelist. This was my second visit and the coffee was made to perfection the the bikini girls are always nice and friendly without being too much If your looking for a great coffee spot this is your place