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Yumi's Coffee

4.8 (49 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Alison J.

Yumi's Coffee is a one of a kind experience. While we had to wait a little over 30mins to have our order be called the service was exceptional. Yumi herself hand crafts the drinks and you feel like you're stepping into her living room for a cozy afternoon tea. The drinks were less on the sweet side but the matcha quality was incredible. I highly reccomend yumis cafe but just be prepared for a longer wait.

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Melissa L.

I saw how hyped Yumi's coffee is and decided to give it a try since we were in the area. This isn't a quick grab and go spot at all for drinks. You take a number at the entrance and waiting alongside the cardamom area. When we arrived, there was at least 10 parties ahead of us. Only one party at a time is allowed to her shop. We waited around 60-85 minutes until we got called in. Yumi is super sweet. She makes the drinks right in front of you. The drinks were not bad at all, but I don't know if it is worth waiting that long. We wanted to try her seasonal drinks, but it was sold out by the time we were called in. We ended up getting the kuromitsu matcha and hojicha latte. The matcha was unfortunately tasted very watered down and milky. The hojicha tasted much better and I definitely preferred it. The drinks come in an 8oz cup. The coffee shop itself is super cute and I love the concept, but it's definitely a one and done experience for me. Plenty of parking in the cardamom area.

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Ben K.

I've been visiting Yumi's coffee for a while now and after every visit I am reminded why Yumi's is the best! This has been, consistently, my favorite cup of coffee (latte) that I've ever had. Yumi has mastered her craft with espresso and matcha. While I do usually get latte's here, i do occasionally get a matcha or try my wife's, and the matcha is equally as great. When visiting Yumi, it isn't your typical coffee shop experience, you don't wait in line to have your order taken, then wait for your order at a counter. Rather, you get to have a personal experience with Yumi (and sometimes her husband Brett) as she crafts you the perfect drink! Brett and Yumi are always great company and I really enjoy getting to chat it up with them each time we go! Not only is the company and drinks good, but the assorted, rotating pastries and treats are delicious! There are flavors that I wouldn't have thought of mixing or trying before. Each time I go, I always make sure to get something to eat, everything I've had has been delectable! Depending on the time of day, the queue can get a little long, however there are plenty of interesting magazines to look through spread out in the seating area of the Carmody that are fun to look through! The drinks, company, experience and treats are well worth the wait. I absolutely recommend visiting Yumi next time you're looking for a coffee or matcha! If I could leave more than 5 stars, I absolutely would.

Sakura Matcha
Jessiah S.

Yumi is the sweetest soul. The entire experience feels very special as she only allows one party in the shop at a time. You are able to chat with her and watch her make your drink. Her shop is located inside the Carmody, an adorable little shopping center with many great shops and plenty of places to sit and wait or work from. I got the seasonal Sakura Matcha both times I've gone and I'm currently dreaming about it. The matcha is absolutely amazing and the sakura flavor compliments it without being overpowering in the slightest. The matchas are also very slightly sweetened which is perfect. Hands down one of the best matcha places in Arizona.

Brittany N.

I absolutely loved this experience. It's pretty self explanatory. Grab a number and she'll come out and call you when your spot is ready. It's a private intimate experience with 2 chairs, and she makes your drink in front of you. For my first time, I wanted to try the signature drinks, so ordered the matcha and the Japanese caramel style latte. Usually milk style lattes are too much for me but both were perfectly made and balanced. I loved watching the matcha whisking process and the measurements and weighing for the latte. She truly makes the experience an art form. I can't wait to come back!

Christine D.

Yumi is the absolute sweetest! I'm so glad I had the pleasure of meeting her and getting to know about her story. When you arrive, expect there to be a little bit of a wait depending on what time you come. You pull a number, and have a seat until she calls your number. The shop is small, so only one group at a time is allowed inside, which makes for a great, cozy, intimate experience. We got two matchas with the kiromitsu cream top, and it was delicious! The cream top added a nice sweetness that wasn't overly sweet. The matcha is sourced straight from Japan, and you can taste the quality and richness. The best part is definitely the whole experience. I loved being able to talk to Yumi and watch her make our delicious drinks. Looking forward to coming back!

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Karen W.

Had a lovely time here with a lovely friend qt Yumi's shop. The space is cozy and intimate and when we got here around 9 AM on a weekday there was only one party ahead of us. We waited for maybe 20 minutes before we were called and by the time we left there was already a sizable number of people waiting for their turn to have some incredible coffee and tea. I had the miso caramel latte. You can tell Yumi puts so much passion into what she does to craft an exceptional beverage. It was very well balanced in flavor with some of the smoothest coffee I've had. It wasn't overly sweet which I appreciated. Prices are very fair for the high quality of what you get. Yumi was very polite and friendly. It was such a pleasant experience and I'd love to go again sometime for more delicious drinks.

Kuromitsu Matcha Latte
Doreen N.

When I first heard about Yumi's Coffee on social media and read her story, I've been dying to visit! And she just recently opened up her own space in The Carmody which is an adorable shared space for various businesses. Yumi's Coffee is a niche experience similar to various cafés in Japan, where you have an intimate one on one seating with their barista. Yumi has a beautiful quaint space, decorated with various Japanese artwork and a charming coffee bar table which seats two guests. We arrived at 8:50 AM and within 25 mins, we were invited in. I would say right when she opens at 8AM, for the first hour, you would have less than a 20 minute wait. But after 9AM, we noticed that more visitors arrived and the wait looked to be 1+ hour long. The queuing system is very convenient because you grab a number and you could relax nearby as there are plenty of seats and tables. Let me tell you though, it's totally worth the wait! Japan is absolutely one of my favorite countries and being in her space brought back fond memories. She chatted with us as she prepared our drinks. I just loved watching her personally create my matcha drink with her intricate methods. She recommended that it was served hot, but you do have the option for iced. Wow the Kuromitsu Matcha Latte was such a high quality and tasty matcha without a hint of bitterness. My friend also enjoyed her Miso Caramel Latte. We both had her homemade Japanese basque cheesecake and it was so delicious and light, not overly sweet, just perfect. In keeping with the Japanese tradition, Yumi politely declined tipping, which made the whole experience feel so authentic and warm. This whole experience with Yumi was incredible, she's so sweet, much gratitude to her and I can't wait to visit again!

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Kelly B.

This was a coffee experience that made me feel like I had been transported to a coffee shop in Japan! The shop is hidden inside the Carmody marketplace. The shop itself is small and there are instructions outside to take a number and you will be called in. The shop is run by a former barista who worked in a coffee shop outside Tokyo. The drinks are made to perfection in terms of temperature, size, and latte art. I can't recommend this place enough - it was a really cool experience!

Nicole R.

Yumi's is such a unique experience and high-quality matcha! You take a number outside of the little shop and wait for your number to be called. The wait can be pretty long but there's plenty of seating inside The Carmody. Only one party is allowed inside the shop and you get to watch Yumi make your drink. Her and her husband are so friendly. I got a matcha latte and it was amazing, the perfect level of sweetness. They aren't open every weekend, but I lucked out and they were open this Sunday morning.

Take a number and wait. When it's your turn, you will go inside and order.
Cheryl K.

We went on a Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and waited one hour for our turn at coffee. It's a small menu and you choose what you want. My companion and I each had one of the coffee "specials" on the menu. It is served in a togo cup as there is no seating in the shop itself. There is seating in the hallway of the building.

Joseph L.

Located inside the Carmody Phoenix is Yumi's coffee. Upon arrival, we grabbed a number and waited until we were called. Her coffee shop is a small Japanese themed area, giving a more private experience, which I think is awesome. Her menu consists of hot/cold coffee and matcha. We tried the Kuromitsu matcha with cream top and the Kyushu matcha latte with cream top. Both drinks tasted great, I was able to taste the matcha and knew it was great quality matcha. The drinks also had the perfect sweetness and the cream topping made it even better. Definitely one of the best matcha spots in Phoenix. If you're ever around the area, stop by Yumi's coffee! Not only do you get great drinks, you get excellent service. Yumi was so nice, she made us feel like we were at home.

Dianne E.

Finally got to try this place out after trying to get my schedule lined up to when they were open. It's a cozy little cafe with only 2 seats inside the Carmody. There's limited parking because it's shared with all the vendors that are inside the Carmody. You have to pull a number and then they call you when they're ready to take your order. I highly recommend getting here right when they open at 10am because I was hoping to try the baked goods but they were all sold out by the time I got there at 115pm. We waited about 35 minutes but there were lots to look at and their was a cute little waiting area to sit with japanese magazines and playing cards. I got the Kuromitsu matcha latte iced and that was really delicious, but I really want to try it hot next time. I can't wait to go back here again. It's such a cute little cafe and Yumi and her husband are so friendly.

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It was okay. Drinks were too milk in my opinion. Concept of the shop was cute but too small.

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Very cute, intimate and the matcha is so good. There is a wait because it is ran by the owner alone, but the service was amazing!

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2 years ago

one of the best matcha's in PHX! they were so friendly and kind. great experience overall.

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