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    Carefree Coffee

    4.8 (238 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

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    Macchiato latte
    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.

    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!

    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 .

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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!

    Outdoor seating
    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.

    Chai latte

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

    Quite funny
    E W.

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

    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.

    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.

    Latte

    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.

    Latte
    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.

    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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    9 days ago

    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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    This is a lovely little coffee shop that roast their own beans and has a nice vibe to it. Lars The Owner is a lovely guy.

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    Review for the bar, yup folks, BAR!…read more Happened to be walking around the Sundail area at night and saw heard live music and surprised to see the coffee shop, expanded out to a full bar with food. Prices were, not cave creek. Happy Groovy Hour, 3-6pm... includes $4 drafts, $5 wines. The bar is huge, theres a lot of choice for drink, draft, beers, wine and food too. The buffalo wings smelt amazing when i walked in. Although both businesses are together, the bar area is decorated completely different and very comfortable to sit in, in a cold raining night. That night, 2 guitarists were giving a great performance, not too loud for a small venue, they took requests and played really well. I was served as soon as I sat at the bar, I could only stop for 15 mins that night and the bar tender understood and quickly severed me a couple of drinks with rhe check as requested Definitely worth heading out and checking out the café, now at night

    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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    Janey's Coffee Co & Bodega is truly a treasure. Set back from the main road (Cave Creek), I was…read moremildly surprised at how busy it was on a late Sunday Afternoon. I say "mildly suprised" because once we walked up to the actual coffee house we heard the live music on the large back patio. One of our absolutely favorite local artist, Aaron Howard was performing, and he definitely brings in a crowd. It was busy, as I mentioned, but not too crowded, and we found a good table towards the back. As it was the begging of the hot weather this spring, we were very grateful for the generous-sized table umbrellas. But first, we went inside the Bodega to order a Beer and a snack. They have a great selection of Beer and wine! And since we were still 2 hours or so away from dinner, we decided to grab a veggie & cheese board, which had a nice variety of cruditè and humas. It was very satisfying for 2 adults. We spent.a total of about 2 hours there and left there knowing we would be coming back to Janey's. Side note: For those of you who need accessibility, I myself am on an electric scooter for ambulating. The parking lot is dirt and only has a couple of handicap parking spots. But no space is more than approximately 150 ft from the entrance to Janey's. Once you get to the building, it is very easy to get in and out of the main bodega, with wide, level doorways. The doors were propped open when we visited. I did not utilize the restroom on this visit.

    Cute place, yummy drinks. Clean and unique bathrooms. But, umbrellas were broken and the cushions…read moreon chairs were gross and stained. I can actually live with that. However, what' will keep us from going back is the no-personality service. Been there twice in the afternoon and both times the service was stoic. For us friendly service tops everything. Nobody wants to feel like you're inconveniencing the employees.

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    Absolutely beautiful tea room! When you imagine having afternoon tea, you think about flowers…read moreeverywhere and this is exactly what it has. The classic afternoon tea on the menu was perfect for what I wanted. There was a great variety on the tea menu too. The sandwiches were delicious and I got 2 of each, which is a great deal because places usually give 1. The scones were great, although I would prefer if it didn't have powdered sugar. There was also a watermelon macaron that I didn't really like but the server was able to give me a different flavor. She was a really great and attentive server as well. I would absolutely come to this place again, but I'm not sure when I'll be back in town. Loved it! I totally forgot to mention that they put the tea leaves directly in the pot and not into a strainer. You're not supposed to do this when brewing tea because the tea leaf flavor will burn and become bitter. I drank the tea fairly quickly because of this. I suggest they change that feature.

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    Grotto Cafe - Our Famous Chicken Salad on Cranberry Walnut Bread!!!

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    4.6(654 reviews)
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    Another great meet up at Grotto Cafe in the Red Truck Plaza. Met my gals for lunch…read more Two of us arrived early. We went ahead and ordered. We were lucky to score an outdoor table. The orders were two half & half orders of chicken salad sandwiches and strawberry feta salad, an egg salad sandwich, a blueberry scone with iced coffee and a bagel with chicken apple sausage, eggs and cheese. Service is quick. Loved the bagel which is a breakfast meal that is served until noon. You really can't go wrong here with any order. We had a lively conversation. We stayed outside for 1-1/2 hours. Time flies around good company. Shared parking on site.

    Just moved to Arizona on Valentine's Day and already found a little gem I know I'll keep coming…read moreback to I've been to Grotto Cafe twice now. The first time I stopped in for a glass of wine just to check it out -- they were about to close, but the staff was so kind and welcoming. I even saw a roadrunner on the patio, which honestly felt like the perfect Arizona welcome moment I went back yesterday after a 4-mile hike at Jewel of Cave Creek and had a turkey, avocado, and bacon sandwich with chips -- simple but absolutely delicious. Fresh, satisfying, and exactly what I needed after being out on the trails. Prices are very reasonable too. The vibe here is what makes it special. It's busy but relaxed, cozy but open, and you order at the counter which keeps everything easy and casual. They offer coffee, wine, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and more -- perfect for a quick bite or a chill afternoon. I especially love the setting surrounded by the little Cave Creek shops. It has such a peaceful, welcoming energy and is a great spot to sit outside, enjoy lunch, and soak in the Arizona sunshine. Whether you're hiking nearby or just exploring the area, this is a wonderful place to stop. I'll definitely be back

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    Terras - Delicious Appetizer - Don't remember the name???

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    3.7(60 reviews)
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    I was staying at the resort and ended ip eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. The restaurant…read morehad a good variety of healthy and tasty options at each meal and overall I think it deserves a good rating! For breakfast, I had the chocolate buckwheat porridge and a cappuccino. I wanted to try something new since I had never had buckwheat porridge before. I wouldn't recommend the porridge because it had a strong flavor from the buckwheat. I ended up asking for some extra coconut cream to put on it to enhance the flavor. My husband ordered the smoked salmon toast, which was excellent. I felt like the porridge and the cappuccino were both overpriced and could have been better. For lunch, I had the Buddha bowl, which was tasty, well balanced, and super healthy. For dinner, I had the salmon, which was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I also appreciated the variety of non-alcoholic drink options. The service was excellent at each meal - the servers were knowledgeable and friendly. The ambiance was nice too. I ended up eating outside at each meal to enjoy the view of the mountains in the distance. The inside of the restaurant looks nice, but seemed a little dark.

    Honestly, the food was probably the part I disliked the most from the Civana resort for me. Terras…read morewas very underwhelming. It's mostly more on the healthy side which is understandable, but I think it should be more of a variety of different foods. I enjoyed the smashed avocado, salmon tacos, golden beet miso soup, and the grass fed filet mignon. I wasn't a fan of the charred octopus, roasted artichoke and the chicken tacos. The drinks were good I can at least say that! but If you're looking for something more fulfilling as far as food with more taste I would look outside the resort. The Pros were all the employees were very friendly and accommodating. The ambience was nice, and the restaurant itself was always clean.

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