Highest-rated cafes in Phoenix, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Phoenix using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Canyon 49 Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5115 N 27th Ave Grand Canyon University Hotel Phoenix, AZ 85017
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#29. la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd Terminal 4 Gate B24 Phoenix, AZ 85034
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Over Easy - Arcadia
- Rating: 3.5/5 (806 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4730 E Indian School Rd Ste 123 Phoenix, AZ 85018
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Themed Cafes
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#27. Over Easy - Biltmore
- Rating: 3.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2398 E Camelback Rd Ste 101 Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Themed Cafes
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#26. Rev Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4025 S Riverpoint Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85040
- Categories: Cafes
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#25. SpoonZ Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 101 N 1st Ave Ste 108 Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Cafes
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#24. Chelsea's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (511 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3800 E Sky Harbor Blvd Terminal 4, Level 3 Phoenix, AZ 85034
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#23. Comoncy
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2575 E Camelback Rd Ste 150 Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#22. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3110 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#21. Luci's Marketplace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (632 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1590 E Bethany Home Rd Phoenix, AZ 85014
- Categories: Cafes
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#20. Barrio Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1819 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2814 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85006
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
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#19. Morning Squeeze
- Rating: 4.0/5 (118 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1 N 1st St Ste 100 Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#18. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (316 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3215 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#17. Fair Trade Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (364 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1020 N 1st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#16. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (413 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 61 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#15. The Vintage Arcadia
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4418 E Osborn Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018
- Categories: Gift Shops, Home Decor, Cafes
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#14. Kahvi Coffee and Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 214 E Roosevelt St Ste 2 Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
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#13. The Courtyard Cafe at Heard Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2301 N Central Ave Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Categories: American (Traditional), Cafes
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#12. Provision
- Rating: 4.5/5 (288 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4501 N 32nd St Phoenix, AZ 85018
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#11. Kay's Kafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (195 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3401 S 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009
- Categories: Cafes
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#10. FUTURO
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 909 N 1st St Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Categories: Cafes
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#9. Valley Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 100 W Portland St Ste 108 Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#8. Bertha's Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (455 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3134 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#7. Plaza Cafe & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4041 N Central Ave Bldg A Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#6. Suss Pastries
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 6050 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Categories: Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Cafes
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#5. The Teapot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 818 N 5th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes
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#4. Goji Berry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1325 Grand Ave Ste 8 Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes, Acai Bowls
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#3. Lunch Time Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3330 N 35th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85017
- Categories: Cafes
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#2. Helpings Cafe, Market and Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3333 E Van Buren St Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Categories: Salad, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#1. Mis Raices Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1325 Grand Ave Unit 3 Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Mexican
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