Tempe · Maricopa County, AZ

Best coffee in Tempe

Scout analyzed 118 Tempe places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.

Places analyzed

118

Matches

24

Typical spend

$18

Typical visit

38 min

Scout-verified spots

Arai Pastry

Gililland

Arai Pastry

Arai Pastry is a good spot for a relaxed afternoon stop for a sweet treat or sandwich. Expect to spend 10-25 dollars per person for a quick visit.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
★ 4.8$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Snakes & Lattes Tempe

Food & Drink

Snakes & Lattes Tempe

This is a lively board game cafe perfect for a casual outing with friends or family, combining food, drinks, and entertainment for a few hours. Expect to spend $20-$40 per person for food and game access.

FoodCocktailsShopping
★ 4.5$20–$40 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Holdeman

Arizona Donut Co.

Arizona Donut Co. is a casual spot for a quick breakfast or treat, perfect for starting a day of errands or a simple family outing. Expect to spend 15-30 minutes and around $5-10 per person for donuts and coffee.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
★ 4.4$5–$10 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Lush Cafe and Lounge

South Tempe

Lush Cafe and Lounge

Lush Cafe and Lounge is suitable for an evening out, often featuring live music and drinks. Plan for a 2-hour visit and expect to spend $35-75 per person for food and cocktails.

FoodCocktailsLive music
★ 4.3$35–$75 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Back East Bagels

This is a quick and affordable breakfast or lunch spot, ideal for a solo meal, family outing, or a casual start to a weekend day. Expect to spend 30-45 minutes and $10-20 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
★ 4.2$10–$20 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Honeymoon Sweets European Bakery

Food & Drink

Honeymoon Sweets European Bakery

This bakery is good for a quick stop to pick up pastries, desserts, or coffee, perhaps as a treat after an errand or for a small family gathering. Expect to spend 15-30 minutes and between $5-$20 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$20 typical20 min visiteasy parking
TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Mesa

Food & Drink

TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Mesa

This bakery cafe is good for a quick stop for coffee and pastries, or picking up bread to take home. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and about $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical30 min visiteasy parking
K-Cakes Bakery

Food & Drink

K-Cakes Bakery

K-Cakes Bakery is ideal for picking up a quick treat or a special occasion cake. A visit typically takes 15-30 minutes and costs around $5-$25 per person for pastries or a small cake.

FoodRelaxedPlayful
$5–$25 typical15 min visiteasy parking
Buttered Up Bakery - Mesa

Food & Drink

Buttered Up Bakery - Mesa

A stop at Buttered Up Bakery is good for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat anytime. Expect to spend 30 minutes and under $15 per person for coffee and pastries.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$5–$15 typical30 min visiteasy parking
Golden Restaurant & Bakery

Food & Drink

Golden Restaurant & Bakery

This counter-service spot is good for a casual, inexpensive meal or snack, especially for breakfast or lunch. It could be a quick stop on a busy day or a relaxed patio break, costing around $8-18 per person.

FoodOutdoorsRelaxed
$8–$18 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Shaghf Cafe

Food & Drink

Shaghf Cafe

A cafe for a relaxed solo visit or casual meet-up, typically lasting an hour for coffee and a light bite. Expect to spend $10-25 per person.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$10–$25 typical1 hr visitmoderate parking
Press Coffee - Skywater

Food & Drink

Press Coffee - Skywater

Press Coffee is a good spot for a quick caffeine stop or a casual place to work alone. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a drink and a small bite, for a visit lasting about 30 minutes.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$5–$15 typical30 min visiteasy parking
Hurts Donut Company

Food & Drink

Hurts Donut Company

Hurts Donut Company is a 24-hour donut shop, ideal for a quick, casual treat for individuals or families. Expect to spend 15 minutes and $5-15 per person on a selection of specialty donuts.

FoodRelaxedPlayful
$5–$15 typical15 min visiteasy parking
Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko

Food & Drink

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko

This cafe is suitable for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, especially for matcha and dessert lovers. A visit typically lasts about 30 minutes and costs around $5-$15 per person.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$5–$15 typical30 min visiteasy parking
King Coffee

Maple-Ash

King Coffee

King Coffee is a good spot for a casual coffee or snack, perfect as a quick stop or a place to work for an hour or so. Expect to spend $5-15 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
WhereUBean Coffee

Foothills Vista Commons

WhereUBean Coffee

This is a good spot for a quick coffee break or to grab a baked good. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$5–$15 typical30 min visiteasy parking
Steve's Espresso

Optimist Park NW

Steve's Espresso

Steve's Espresso is a good stop for a quick coffee and baked good, ideal for a solo break or a casual meet-up, costing around $5-$15 per person for about 30 minutes. Its covered patio offers both indoor and outdoor options.

FoodOutdoorsRelaxed
$5–$15 typical30 min visiteasy parking
Experiment Coffee and Pastry

Food & Drink

Experiment Coffee and Pastry

This is a good spot for a casual solo stop or to meet a friend for coffee and a pastry, taking about an hour and costing $8-$18 per person. It's suitable for a quick breakfast or afternoon break.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$8–$18 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters

Food & Drink

Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters

This is a casual coffee shop for a solo stop or a relaxed meet-up. Expect to spend an hour and around $5-15 per person for drinks and snacks.

FoodOutdoorsRelaxed
$5–$15 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Cielito Rosa Bakery & Café

Food & Drink

Cielito Rosa Bakery & Café

Visit Cielito Rosa Bakery & Café for a casual breakfast or lunch with pastries and coffee. Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour and around $10-25 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Brick Road Coffee - Tempe

South Tempe

Brick Road Coffee - Tempe

Brick Road Coffee is good for a casual solo or small group outing, ideal for a quick coffee break or a couple of hours of work. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for drinks and a light bite.

FoodWellnessRelaxed
$5–$15 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Better Buzz Coffee Tempe Market Station

Food & Drink

Better Buzz Coffee Tempe Market Station

Better Buzz Coffee is a good spot for a quick coffee run or a casual meet-up, taking about 30 minutes and costing $5-$15 per person. It pairs well with shopping or other activities in the Tempe Market Station area.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$5–$15 typical30 min visiteasy parking
Honey 2 A Bee Coffee & Crepes

Food & Drink

Honey 2 A Bee Coffee & Crepes

This is a casual spot for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, offering coffee and crepes. Expect to spend 45 minutes and about $10-25 per person, easily paired with a nearby park visit or study session.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Laymoon Cafe

Food & Drink

Laymoon Cafe

Laymoon Cafe is suitable for a quick stop to grab a coffee or a light meal. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-$25 per person here.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$10–$25 typical1 hr visitmoderate parking

What Scout found

  • 28 of the 118 analyzed Tempe places fit coffee.
  • 14% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 82% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Quiet, Social, Playful, Upscale.

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