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    Carefree Coffee

    4.8 (240 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Patricia Z.

    Ride across from the UTV place. Very cute coffee shop with the most amazing sandwiches! Food was delicious and the service was great! Found this place by chance. The turkey and avocado sandwich was outstanding. They gave a side of cucumber salad that was phenomenal.

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    Sandra F.

    Another amazing favorite: please order the Aztec Mocha Macchiato. (I order a large Aztec mocha macchiato latte with oat milk, light mocha). I don't even like mocha drinks but this drink isn't overly chocolaty has a delish finish with an amazing kick of some Aztec heat. I'm told it's basically Mexican coffee. It's sooooooo good. Ugh I'm so sad that it's closed right now and I can't get one.

    Carly M.

    Great espresso choices and enough gluten free options to make this a go to when in Carefree. The service was quick and curt. Cute patio but it is overlooking the parking lot or main road .

    Avocado Smash - INCREDIBLE!!!
    Tina H.

    This place never disappoints! Staff is super friendly and kind. EVERYTHING is top-notch - coffee, tea, and food! Such a cute coffee shop - one of my faves in the area for sure! Love that they have so many organic ingredients!

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    Gabi M.

    When a friend suggested Carefree Coffee Roastery for a meeting spot on a recent Saturday morning, I looked it up and saw a lot of positive reviews. I was psyched to try it and it did not disappoint! Our party of six arrived a bit after 8:30am and placed our orders and then sat down on one of the outside picnic tables... We enjoyed our drinks (a flat white with oat milk for me) and eats (quiche of the day for me) and did some chatting. We also did a little art project and no one seemed to mind... It was a delicious and memorable morning. If you find yourself in the Carefree area, check this place out - it's a hidden gem for sure!

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    Brittany B.

    So, I initially went to another coffee shop in the Spanish village thinking it was this one...I was so disappointed with that one that I took the 5 minute (no straight path) walk from there to here to frequent this one, and I'm so glad I did! It's one of a few spots in the area where the staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming (atleast during my stay in Carefree). My oat milk Cortado was delicious, and although my lox bagel was not the best I've ever had, it satisfied my craving. Grabbing a dragon fruit smoothie for my walk back was my best idea yet. Not too sweet and flavorfully fruity, I've been craving another since I left Carefree! The knitted banisters, and cozy intimate space were definitely an inviting change, and although it faces the parking lot, the covered outdoor seating is a perfect alternative given the cooling weather.

    iced and hot blueberry matcha lattes.
    Isra A.

    Cute, local-ish spot. Great place to stop by if you're hiking in cave creek/carefree. Lots of people seemed to stop by on their runs/bike rides with dogs. Indoor seating is ok, but outdoor seating was really nice when the weather was temperate. Solid pastries. Matcha latte was fine, we ordered the blueberry matcha. It wasn't authentic, but I didn't expect it to be super ceremonial grade. Will return if I am hiking in the area.

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    E W.

    Awesome tasting food without any side effects or after taste! The coffee paired well with the lox on a gluten free bagel.

    Masti L.

    Great Find Near the Resort - Definitely Going Back We found this place on Yelp while staying at a nearby resort and were looking for something with good organic options and matcha--and honestly, it did not disappoint. The egg burrito we got was delicious, and we also tried a banana-on-bread type of dish (I don't remember the exact name), but it was equally amazing. We grabbed some matchas too, and they were really good. For the price, the quality, and the solid selection of organic items, this spot is definitely worth going back to. I believe this is a small, family-owned business too, so I love being able to support local. We'll definitely be coming back.

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    Loved this area outside of Phoenix, and was excited to sit outside to sip coffee with mountain views. Cool vibe. Coffee was beautiful in the cup, a latte decaf. But...I believe they served me a regular coffee, was buzzing in about 10 minutes. Also, the large cups are really cool but not conducive to keeping the coffee hot, as the coffee wasn't served hot to behind with. Quite disappointing considering 2 coffees were over $13.00. We'll try again different place next time.

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    Chelsea F.

    Very cute local coffee shop. They have a lot of great options including tea! I opted for a Spanish style latte, with lovely flavors of cinnamon & a hint of cayenne. Delicious! I also love that they are bike friendly & have bike racks outside the establishment.

    Chai latte

    Great local coffee shop, wide variety of beverages, items for sale. Prices very reasonable.

    Cortado

    This is our favorite coffee shop to visit in AZ, without a doubt. Lars and the entire staff are so kind, know just about everyone who walks through the door by name (and order!), and take pride in their high quality coffee and food. Matcha is delicious, too! They have gluten-free options and some of the best muffins you'll ever try. Carefree Coffee roasts their own coffee beans and uses ingredients from local shops. My husband's favorite thing to get is the "Jam Burrito," which is a unique breakfast burrito that you won't find anywhere else, and it is served with a fresh salsa. I try to get something new every time, but my recent favorites are the chicken salad, egg and cheese breakfast burrito, and their daily quiche. Looking forward to coming back and sitting on the patio! Such a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

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    Great service. Great coffee. Great food. It's the local gathering place for lots of locals, and for good reason.

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    A good outdoor seating area to sit with an excellent latte and catch up with an old friend I havent seen in a long time.

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    Wonderful outdoor seating. Highly recommend the oat milk latte and the cinnamon brioche tasted just like a brown sugar pop tart, very tasty.

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    A wonderful place for coffee and for food. Everything is just great! Order the Italiano sandwich.

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    Nice employees. BEST LATTE EVER. Good espresso and macchiato as well. Cute little shop. Nice seating as well!!! Highly recommend:)

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    Consistently great coffee, fresh food, and even better service! This is a small crew that works…read morehard to give their customers the best experience, even on the busiest of days. Anayelli (I might be spelling her name wrong) is the sweetest, she is a powerhouse and is often running the register and the espresso bar by herself. She always remembers my name and coffee preferences! I love that I live nearby and can give them my business regularly.

    Really cute corner cafe off of union! It's cute inside, although a little cramped for seating, but…read morecozy. You're immediately greeted with an assortment of sweet treats that look amazing. There is also plenty of food options on the menu from avocado toast to burritos. I will definitely be trying food next time. They also roast their own coffee in house (pictured) Speaking of the menu, it is busy and hard to follow and read all the amazing things they offer. Unable to make a decision from the menu, I did ask the cashier what she recommends and she was very insightful and kind. I got the cinnamon churro latte with oat milk and my partner got the toasted coconut banana cold brew and both were SO good. But I will personally be back for that so tasted coconut banana cold brew. 11/10. The 4 stars is simply because I could not follow the menu (although so adorable and changes monthly) and the seating inside being in very close quarters. There is adorable seating outside, but it's Arizona so not able to enjoy it this time around but come September/October it will be perfect.

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    We went there because of the coffee bean but end up loved the whole shop. They have bakery from…read moreChaconne patisserie, but I believe they are rotating with different bakery shop in the valley. We got morning bun and banana bread and they were so good, not too sweet, the morning bun was so flaky and good amount of cinnamon, my husband didn't like banana at all but he turned out really liked the banana bread. I tried their pistachio cold foam latte with half sweet, and it was so good, the cold foam was light and airy, the syrup didn't overpower the taste of coffee. I usually don't drink sweet coffee, just like original hot latte, but I love pistachio so had to tried this, and it was really good. My husband got the hot latte and it was even better. The staff was nice, there was packed in weekend so kinda busy.

    Perfect Perfect Perfect…read more The vibe of the place is amazing, very spacious, and lots of seating. The specialty menu is so unique and very easy to understand. They have for here cups which is something I've noticed not a lot of coffee shops around the area carry anymore so that was awesome. The Moroccan latte was a HIT. Everyone was obsessed with this one, we also added pistachio cold foam on top. For the Moroccan we asked for it to be half sweet and it was still pretty sweet so be aware that this one is for the sweet tooth. The pistachio latte was delicious as well. The lemon poppy seed matcha was really good as a matcha, meaning the matcha was delcious and easy to ddrink. Not a lot of lemon flavor in it tho but the quality was good so no complaints. Their pastry selection is lacking however, this might be because we came a little later in the day but there was not a lot of options. The lemon scone was delicous but the raspberry key lime cupcake was far too sweet. However, this was an awesome shop and I would highly recommend it.

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    The Black Mountain Cafe is found in the Spanish Village plaza. This is another popular hangout for…read morelocal and others. No one was using the plaza area. Everyone seemed to want the air conditioning seating. Two rooms of seating for customers. I was yearning a treat and saw the raspberry muffin calling my name. That was the choice for today. The muffin was fresh, soft and chock full of berries. There was a berry taste in each bite. Excellent muffin! Free street parking and WiFi.

    I genuinely hate to write bad reviews. But as I am sitting here paying a $400 hospital bill, I feel…read morethe review is necessary. My family and I were visiting from out of town. My son has a severe gluten allergy and we came here as I saw they had gluten free pancakes. I informed the waitress of my son's allergy when we placed our order, and confirmed that his pancakes were gluten free when they were brought to our table. Being a normal 5 year old who loves pancakes, my baby enjoyed his breakfast... only to begin coughing intensely and then breaking out into severe hives (and panicking) shortly thereafter. By God's grace, we had his epi Pen nearby. We still ended up in the ER as his breathing was impacted in addition to the hives (thankfully the epi pen helped but he still had to receive treatment and be monitored). All of this was due to pancakes that we were told were gluten free. While my husband and I rushed our son to the hospital, my father who is a local resident, spoke with management. They comped our meal, which was kind. But this truly could have been a life or death situation.

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