EDIT: also, consistency is key here. the 4-5 times I've gone the food is consistently amazing. The food is amazing!!! So far, I've had the beef columbian empanadas (which come with a ají salsa), the bacon avocado breakfast sandwich (normally I add cream cheese), and the chorizo breakfast sandwich (I normally replace the bagel with a jalapeño cheddar bagel and add cream cheese). All of these items are 10/10. The food is everything you would want it to be. I do want to mention the drinks. I haven't had the coffee but I've tried the matcha and the mango smoothie. Their drinks are organic, but if you like things that are sweet then I'd recommend ordering sugar or honey with those drinks, but idk abt the coffee. The mango smoothie tasted just like a pure mango but I would have preferred a little more sweetener but it was refreshing! The matcha was also refreshing but it comes unsweetened as I said. I also want to take time to talk abt the cafe ambiance. The cafe is so cute and cozy! A good amount of natural lighting inside and plenty of space to sit and chat with friends or even study or play board games that they have lying out! Finally, the cashiers are very kind and patient. read more

Every time I try a different coffee shop in Tempe I think it's my fave and then the next place tops it. I LOVED Cafetal. This place is small and in an area with not great parking but luckily I was there during a time where it wasn't too busy. I ordered an arroz con leche iced latte with oat milk and extra cinnamon on top and it was delicious! Creamy and flavorful, even after the ice began to melt. Very sweet baristas too. They do not offer the free sticker for the Yelp check in anymore, but not a problem, I never use them anyways! Would definitely recommend this spot! read more

Cafetal Coffee - Arroz con leche latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great bagel sandwiches and yummy speciality coffee drinks. Sandwiches take about 10 minutes so plan accordingly. I loved the Arroz con Leche latte. read more

coffee was alright but the girl behind the counter, didn't get her name but she had a piercing and long black curly hair, was super rude. every question I had about the coffee she seemed bothered. I didn't like my drink and would've asked for a remake but didn't due to the fact that she was practically rolling her eyes at me. I like the concept but attitude/service wasn't there. :( read more

This place has been remolded since I've last been here and it's sooooo cute! They have done an amazing job with the remodeling and aesthetics. Can't forget to mention they have a food menu and amazing drinks always! Parking is hard which is a bummer and it's in central Tempe so it can be very busy with students. There's a parking garage next door that is Fullerton one but you do need to pay. read more

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This will be my new coffee go-to whenever I'm looking for a coffee fix near ASU! Ambiance: A casual coffee shop playing Latin music, making it perfect for studying (if you like white noise) or catching up with a friend. There are several tables throughout the cafe for people to study. The seats by the window do get hot (no surprise for downtown Tempe, though). Drinks: Love their selection of homemade syrups! By the barista's recommendation, I got an arroz con leche latte with oat milk and extra cinnamon on top. It was a little pricey ($4.50 latte + .50 for syrup + 1 for oat milk + tip) in my opinion for a 12 oz latte. I think it's kind of worth it, though! It was a really tasty drink, and I've never had this flavor in a latte before, which was a huge plus! The drink came in a to-go cup and was a bit too hot by the time I had my first sip. I think I'd easily bump this up to a full 5/5 if the drink was served in a cup with some latte art and a little bit cooler (so I won't burn my tongue upon first sip). This place was a solid 4.5/5 for me. I'm excited to try the arepas here next time, maybe when I'm at ASU around breakfast time. Support this local business - you won't regret it!! read more

Cafetal Coffee - Drink and food menus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Adorable Colombian themed coffee shop on College. The baristas were super helpful with recommendations. The cafe con arroz with cinnamon and oat milk was recommended to me and I got it half-sweet. It was delicate and delicious. Highly recommend this pink paradise!! read more

Cafetal Coffee - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Cafetal is one of the most delightful coffee shops in Tempe -- they have great coffee and breakfast, and a beautiful (and shaded in the mornings!) patio right by ASU! And the staff is always friendly and welcoming. read more

This coffee shop is cute and has good vibes! The lady who was making coffee (I assume she may be one of the owners) was very friendly, talking to me as I looked at the menu. It's a small, local business and their coffee comes from their family's farm in Colombia. Highly recommend! read more

Coffee break. I got the arroz con leche latte, and it was good! The seating area inside is a great space to take a deep breath and unwind for a little bit. Definitely a WAY better alternative to Starbucks. Similar in a lot of ways, just adding the small business perk. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES!!I checked in on Yelp and got a sticker to put on my hydro flask and it's sooo cute. Thank you Cafetal!! I walked here, it's on the Arizona state campus so i expect parking might get tight. read more

Cafetal Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great drinks and the Arepa was delicious!! Very busy place! All the tables were taken! Will be back soon! read more

Great service, fun atmosphere, yummy drinks and food! Highly recommend as a semi frequent flyer

Coffee break on our adventure and our friend recommended this spot. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street metered parking. It's near AZU so it can get busy Seating: Seating inside and outside about 10 ground and about 2-4 people per table. Feels: The spot is in the heart of the AZU town, walkable to a lot of things from the eatery to the campus. I like the cleanliness and the dedication to being local and its community. A pleasant family-friendly vibe. It's a good place to hang out or get some work done. FOOD: Iced Coffee - Con Leche (Recommend) Fresh and sweet. I also got a pump of hazelnut which I wouldn't recommend as it is already sweet as is. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Awesome! Friendly people and quick service TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. I dig the spot. Charming location, friendly vibes, and delicious coffee. For a quick caffeine fix with some local flavors, this is a good spot. TIPS: * Check out their seasonal flavors read more

Cafetal Coffee - Cold brew - cafe con leche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Truly one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had, and I live on the east coast. Perfect egg (not the rubbery scrambled kind you often find), well toasted, and delicious sausage and cheese. A very cute vibe inside also. Didn't try the coffee but there was a broad spread of fun seasonal beverages. And staff was great! read more

Cafetal Coffee - BYOBagel: sausage, egg & American cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I got the BYOB bagel. The egg looks like a patty and is short of looking like it's from McDonald's. It is definitely a Mcegg or powdered egg for sure. Cheaping out on key part of the breakfast. Not only that, it came with 1 single piece of turkey. If that's not stingy i don't know what is. A single slice of turkey haha. Wait it gets better. If you don't add anything to your sandwich it's a plain cheese, 1 piece of turkey, and patty egg bagel. Every addition such as tomato or lettuce is extra $. Coffee was great however. I got the classic Latte Vanilla. read more

Very small, cute, inviting coffee spot. The lattes and cold brews are so smooth and delicious. I can drink the cold brew black. The baristas are usually very nice and helpful to explain the various Colombia inspired items. read more

Great cafe! The food and drink menu have unique options that are Columbian and well as the usual American options. Don't shy away from the Columbia options as they are very good. The Arroz con Leche was delightful! I am normally a flat white, but they easily adjusted the sugar to deliver a subtle sweetness with cinnamon. We also had the spicy chorizo breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was very good, the chorizo was not greasy and was lightly spicy. I do like spicy, so I would say the spicy index is 1 out of five stars. A low heat level for anyone to safely eat, but still feel a little warmth to taste the layers in the sandwich. The sandwich was perfectly toasted and prepared. A good combination of flavors. If you order, I would add two thin slices of avocado, but that is just my preference for the hot cold contrast. I would order it again just as they made it too. The staff are pleasant, skilled, and engaging. The cafe has outdoor and indoor seating. The my had solid air circulation for hot days, and the outdoor seating is partially shaded. Well worth the stop and when I return, I will definitely look to order the more traditional Columbian options. read more

They are a small place but the service is great! The cashier is friendly and very helpful. She was also very knowledgeable about the coffee and options. There were not a lot of customers when I went. A few people were sitting down inside, but it was fairly quiet. I like that since then I can hear the cashier and later be able to converse with my friends who go with me. The energy balls were cute and located at the front of the store. The store is located near the end of the building, most north. I thought that the service was quite fast and would go there again. I'm not sure if they are busier in the early mornings. I must have went after 9 am or at least after 8:30 am. The coffee was hot but not so hot it would hurt my hands through the cup. I was glad about that. Usually the Starbucks in the area is packed so this is a nice place to go out, at least it didn't seem too busy when I go. read more

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I came in after a long night. I'm not much of a coffee person, but I love teas and lemonades/agua frescas/etc. I saw this business on Yelp and the picture of the matcha latte looked SO good. I had to come in and get it. By the time I came in, it was relatively busy (it was around 10:30am on a weekday). I ordered a small iced matcha latte after all. It was way hotter outside than I anticipated. I was super excited for the matcha, it looked so green and tasty on Yelp. But I wish I could say I loved the matcha drink. At first sip, I could barely taste anything. I had to get an extra sugar pack and mix it in just so it could be a little sweet. Even then, I can't taste the matcha. :( It got a little better after I vigorously swirled my drink around to mix the sugar. I think the matcha flavor improved because my swirling helped break down some of the undissolved matcha bits. A little disappointed in the iced matcha. I probably should've gotten the hot version. I feel like the iced version can be slightly problematic because matcha doesn't always dissolve, etc. With all that said, I need to come back another day to try other drinks. read more

Cafetal Coffee - Glass coffee mug ($18) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I usually get a latte but I had the chai for the first time today and it was sooooo good! The baristas are always so welcoming and nice, and it's a great spot to just hang out. read more

Came to revisit AND I took better pictures! Delicious as always and the staff is so so helpful. Shout out to the person with the Bowie tattoo :D Anywho the food was so good (if you couldn't tell) and the chai was super rich. Very good tasting chai. Keep in mind the chai is on the sweeter side if you like it that way! 10/10 Would Recommend read more

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This place is so cute and a step up from what you might expect from a university coffee shop. The person who took our order was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us recommendations since it was our first visit. I love that if you're having your coffee there they will put it in real mugs or glasses (vs a disposable cup). I will be back! read more

The most charming coffee shop located in the heart of ASU. The coffee is amazing!! You owe it to yourself to order an Arroz con Leche, their unique specialty, you will be in for a treat. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, they obviously love their jobs. This is a must stop visit! read more

The food was so good!! The baristas were very kind and welcoming. The coffee shop itself is decorated very nicely. I ordered a matcha and it was average but overall everything else was good! read more

The cutest coffee shop on the Tempe campus! Lots of tables to sit at to do work or hang out with friends. I usually order a Chai Latte but ordered a dirty Chai Latte. It had a good kick to it but I prefer the regular Chai Latte more. The service was friendly as always!! read more

Went by in the morning around 730am and ordered their avocado toast with bacon along with a roibus tea ($3 for 12oz). Took my order and then was told after I paid they were out of avocado. They offered chipotle mayo but declined since it's not appetizing so early in the morning. They added egg instead. However it was too dry and I subsequently asked for cream cheese instead. I was completely ignored and I had to return the cold sandwhich for my money back. Disappointed in the execution, otherwise a very tasty sandwhich. But you cant go wrong with avocado. Hate to not support a local business but will reconsider for Starbucks next time. read more

Cafetal Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

DELICIOUS COFFEE, direct from their family's coffee farm in Colombia to Tempe. AZ. Their coffee is as good as their story behind it. I can see Anthony Bourdain and Chef Eric Ripert wanting to know more about their coffee and story. So should you. I had their winter menu special, La Forgata, and it was so smooth and delicious. No bitterness whatsoever to speak of. The place was bright, airy, and immaculate. The baristas were kind, warm, and genuine, just like the owner Nicki read more

although the space is small, the entire space feels cozy and cute! food and coffee taste amaaaazing!

Cafetal was such a delightful find on my work trip to Phoenix! Great chai latte and avocado toast = breakfast of champions. Everything was so cute, affordable and the staff was super friendly. Definitely worth a trip! read more

*UPDATED review The owner messaged me privately and apologized for their employees behavior on this matter. Really meant a lot from owner to customer. I really value good customer service so I'm updating the review! He said they went in and spoke to their employees today about what happened and how that's not okay. Again, the coffee was really good. The atmosphere is great. Plenty of seating, cool decor, music, etc. Awesome place to hangout or get some work done for a few hours. Original review: Let me say this first. This 2 star review isn't because the coffee is bad. I ordered a iced vanilla latte and it was fantastic. However, we over heard the baristas talking and saying "I'm so done with food, can we just say we're out of food?" The other barista replied, "yeah, I'm so down". They proceeded to shut down the kitchen.... It was 11am in the morning. NOT OKAY. I get these are probably just college students not wanting to deal with the kitchen. But that's just not good service. Really bummed me out. The barista that took our order also was a little standoffish. Coffee was great. The vibe in the shop is really great. Service was terrible. read more

Staff was so friendly and coffee was absolutely delicious. Very affordable as well - will absolutely be returning!

Very nice place and good quality coffee/ food. People like to meet there and even that, environment is quiet and relaxed. Nice latino influence. read more

Cafetal Coffee - Cappuccino 10/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Decent coffee, cute and quiet place. They have chairs by the window and a couple sofas you can chill on. My latte was fine. It tasted like a cup of warm oat milk. I wish it had some flavor or thickness to it. But the place was welcoming and the staff was friendly. Overall, average cafe with a nice ambiance, especially if you're a college student. I don't know that I would recommend it. read more

Drinks, are delicious. The space? Super cute and cozy which is impressive considering how busy it is! However, to the homegirl calling out names...the space isn't that big. You just don't need to yell like you do and so repeatedly. You're at like a 20 and you need to be at like a 9 at most lol read more

Only offer one type of coffee and unfortunately was not one I cared for so not good. Because of this they did refund me and I ended up getting a foo foo drink to hide the taste. Price was higher than norm too. read more

Very cute inside, great place to stop and get some work done in a cute and chill coffee shop. I even had fun waiting for my food. We got an arepa, I don't recommend it if you're getting takeout. But the coffee is delish!!! Loved the magazines here too read more

Cafetal Coffee - Dolce de leche iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Love this cute little spot. As a Colombian, I was very excited to find out this is a Colombian coffee shop with authentic coffee & food. Love that it's on ASU campus. I'm willing to make the drive to get coffee here. I got the arepa with avocado & empanadas with chicken. read more

Cafetal Coffee - Arepa avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Everytime we come visit our son at ASU, we make a stop at this little, hidden Columbian coffee gem. I love local coffee shops and refuse to go to a chain whenever possible, especially when traveling. I usually order the hot cafe mocha with almond milk and it's always served just hot enough and with a friendly smile. Ambiance is great and love the decor. read more

Cafetal Coffee - Avocado toast with a side of Mocha (Hot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Super cute coffee shop in Downtown Tempe! I got a bandera pan dulce (sweet bread) and a dulce de leche cafe, both very tasty. The vibe is chill like most coffee spots, with plenty of places to sit to sip with Latin music playing loud enough to hear but not too overbearing to where you can't hear anyone speak. They also have a couple board games and a few books to read. Love love love! read more

Cafetal Coffee - Bandera pan dulce & dulce de leche coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Really good coffee and staff. Plenty of seats to sit down and relax which you drink your coffee. Highly recommend.