Maverick Coffee | ©meligrosa/Flickr
Maverick Coffee may not seem like much from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. Inside it is buzzing with atmosphere and incredible coffee. Look out for their daily happy hour when coffee is discounted, as well as the featured bean of the month. On Fridays, beat the barista in a game of rock/paper/scissors and win a free coffee.
Maverick Coffee, 10269 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ, USA, +1 623 687 5884
Flat White | ©NoirKitsuné/Flickr
This Scottsdale café and roastery is sublime. To enjoy their coffee at home, purchase it wholesale in bulk. Alternatively, you can enjoy a cup in the cozy shop, which is located directly adjacent to Lake Marguerite, offering great views. In addition to coffee and tea, Altitude serves breakfast everyday.
Altitude Coffee Lab, 8320 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ, USA, +1 480 878 5611
Cartel Coffee Lab | ©Johnida Dockens/Flickr
Cartel is a community focused coffee lab that sources, roasts, and brews its own coffee. Not only are the baristas fantastic, but the Cartel Coffee Lab website is as well. It includes a number of educational resources, including helpful information about the origin of their coffee, tips for a successful setup of home brewing, and a how-to guide for various coffeemakers.
Cartel Coffee Lab, 7124 E. 5th Ave. Scottsdale, AZ, USA, +1 480 621 6381
Village Coffee Roastery | ©lisastroud_2000/Flickr
While you’re enjoying a fresh, hot cup of joe in the trendy café, check out some of the awesome art on the walls, created by talented, local artists. If you like the art, you’ll definitely enjoy the live music performances that take place over the weekend.
Village Coffee Roastery, 8120 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ, USA, +1 480 905 0881
Sip Coffee & Beer House | ©Devon Christopher Adams/Flickr