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Highest-rated cafes in the Phoenix area by diners

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From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed 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 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, 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 in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

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. 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 landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Phoenix area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Phoenix were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#30. First Draft Book Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 West Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bookstores, Coffee & Tea, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Coffee Zona

- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5202 North 7th St. Ste 130 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Vinyl Records
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Abyssinia Restaurant and Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 842 East Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Ethiopian, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. PIP Coffee + Clay

- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2617 North 24th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Art Classes, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Bread & Honey House Arcadia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (723 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4801 East Indian School Road Ste 4 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade - Scottsdale

- Rating: 4.6/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6501 East Greenway Pkwy Ste 152 Scottsdale, Arizona
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Songbird Coffee & Tea House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (446 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 812 North 3rd St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Tres Leches Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (698 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5602 South Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Coyote Oaties

- Rating: 4.6/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7005 North 58th Ave. Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Gluten Free Creations Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10880 North 32nd St. Ste 39 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Changing Hands

- Rating: 4.6/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 West Camelback Road Ste 1 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bookstores, Gift Shops, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Zookz Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 East Camelback Road Ste 192 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. DaYung's Tea

- Rating: 4.6/5 (516 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3126 South Mill Ave. Tempe, Arizona
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Lacuna Kava Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 914 North 5th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Papa Ed's Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.7/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7146 North 58th Ave. Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Refuge Coffee Food & Wine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 East Sky Harbor Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Pueblo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1025 Grand Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Nurseries & Gardening, Coffee & Tea, Home Decor
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Black Sheep

- Rating: 4.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5717 West Glendale Ave. Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Case Study

- Rating: 4.8/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4802 North 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Experiment Coffee and Pastry

- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1135 West Geneva Drive Tempe, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. xolo coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2428 North 16th St. Ste C Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Window Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (442 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 903 West Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Peace Cream

- Rating: 4.9/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15414 North 19th Ave. P2 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. The Coffee Builders

- Rating: 4.9/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 South 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. A T Oasis Coffee & Tea Shop

- Rating: 4.9/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4613 East Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Sesame Donuts

- Rating: 5.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3231 South Mill Ave. Ste 101 Tempe, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.

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