Great coffee and it's great to support a local place! There was a huge line but it moved super quickly and the baristas were cranking coffees out. Can't wait to go back! read more

Oh yeah love this coffee shop. Great outdoor seating here. Coffee can be sweet MOST of the time, I guess the college kids like it that way? Get half syrup broh. Really fast coffee making! Now when I go somewhere else, I'm like "put the drink in the cup already jeez" read more

So, the other day I went to my 'work' (for school, and I don't get paid), but I failed to get an e mail that said I didn't need to get there until an hour after I normally get there. So I got the message and decided to drive around for awhile to see if I could find an impromptu stop on my Caffe Tour de Phoenix! (ftw). And I found this place. Lucky me.... I went in and the barista was flirting with all the girls... trying to get more tips. The menu was weird.... it had a million different syrups and whatnot that can be mixed in. So I didn't have a ton of time, so instead of getting my usual (a hot latte) I got an iced latte because I can drink it way faster. Well, to say the least, it was not very good. The coffee was kind of bitter and was not super pleasant. The location was nice, so that gets them points... right on a fake lake. Anyway, I've had a lot better coffee, but this wasn't gross or anything.... Oh, and BTW, you have to spend like 3.55 or something weird to use a credit card.... a small latte does not equal this amount. Just a warning. read more

I am all about non commercialize coffee houses, yes I am a very big fan of Starbucks, but when I can I enjoy the local coffee shop. Coffee Rush is just a cool place, outside seating next to a lake, or sit inside, grab a cup of joe and read your fav book The only problem I have is that when I drink coffee, sitting around isn't something I can do. They can make the same drinks as Starbucks, but half the price! I will be back forsure!! read more

LOVE it here. :) seating is great for big or little conversations, everyone is quiet and respectful, easy to feel comfortable. The service is ALWAYS excellent, Nathan is always wonderful and quick, always has fun with the customers and makes great coffee. (Plus i have a HUGE crush on him. ;) ) Just an all around GREAT little coffee shop if you're looking for comfort. Thank you Coffee Rush! read more

I am addicted to coffee. I know, it's a problem! :D Buuut I wouldn't say I'm an expert. So excuse my own way of describing what I like and don't like. The coffee here is the perfect "strongness". The taste is perfect for me, strong enough without being bitter and gross. They have a great variety of espresso drinks like mochas, black and whites, mint, etc. All really good. The baristas have quite the showmanship. They are quick, precise, and do some cool tricks as well! The atmosphere is okay. Fine to study but not exactly cozy to hang out. There is free wifi which is a plus. read more

My fav coffee place! Any/all of the frost or iced drinks are super good. I've had some hot drinks, and they're surprisingly good too, especially since i'm not much of a hot coffee drinker. I usually get the black & white mocha frost, it's the best! The baristas & owners are all super friendly! When i got my tonsils taken out, they even offered me complimentary drinks:) The wifi isnt bad either ! it's always a relaxing place to get some homework done or just hangout with friends. read more

Coconut coffee, that actually tastes like coconut

Regular visitor (4+ times a week). The best independently owned coffee shop in the east valley. Moe is a terrific owner who is usually hanging around outside talking with friends and customers. The staff is always friendly and fun to talk to. While I usually order tea (chamomile for hot and iced black tea with passionfruit for cold), their blended drinks (rush frosts) are delicious as well. Prices are reasonable and they offer a punch card so you can save up for a free drink. The store itself is beautifully decorated and perfectly placed on the lake. Art on the walls is frequently rotated. It's always clean, bathroom included. Plenty of seating on the inside and during the late night, seats may be hard to come by outside. It's a smokers paradise. Only one table outside is a smoke-free table. A good majority of the people outside smoke (especially at night). Pipe, cigar and cigarette smokers are regulars. All in all, it's an amazing shop. read more

Edit 4/27/14 - I haven't gone back here b/c the outdoor area is filled with smokers and if you have asthma you will suffer. The area that is dedicated to non smoking is worse b/c the smokers stand right there next to you smoking..especially the people that work for Coffee Rush. Too bad, i liked the view, but the smoke is disgusting. Talk about future lung cancer victims. Also, the bitchy girl that works here came over to me one day and told me that i needed to use my headphones with my computer. I was sitting away from everyone else in the table that is not even on the balcony and people are loud talking with their friends and smoking. Yet i couldn't listen to a video on my computer away from everyone else while they smoked up the outdoor area causing cancer. She was a bitch. I used to have a five star on this place, but i took away one star for this bitch and another for the terrible smoke problem outdoors. I used to love this place, and the chai coffee is amazing, better then starbucks. The smoking issue destroys this coffee shop. If you want your lungs filled with nicotine then go here and try to enjoy the beautiful view outside as you breath in all the cancerous fumes. You can't get away from it at their outdoor coffee area..it seems like kids that are either college age or just graduated with their funky getups. And their need to destroy their lives with cancer sticks. Too bad, the chai latte was really really good. But it's not worth breathing in the cancer fumes outside to enjoy the place. read more

I have been going to coffee rush for YEARS! I love the coffee, love the atmosphere, love the punch cards. I do prefer it to Starbucks because the coffee is better and the prices and lower. Yes the service has had moments were it was not so hot, BUT eventually I became a regular and understood that this is a place that you need to have respect in. read more

I love this place because their drinks are great! The outside is nice with all the misters and the lake view right next to the patio.

This coffee shop is the standard in what a local coffee shop should be. I regularly receive great service from the staff ans the quality of the drinks is top notch. You can tell right away that the baristas have a passion for serving the best caffeinated drinks to customers. read more

This place is the bomb. Great coffee, Super service. Indoor/outdoor. View of the lake. Smoking outside, but enough room outside if you don't like smoke. Free wireless, free desktops (30 or 45-min/drink). I think there are even wired connections if you prefer. Great vibe. They learn your name (or make up a nickname for you). They give you the coffee, they stamp your card ... then you pay. it's a small thing, but it symbolizes the difference between this place and the big guys. read more

This is probably my favorite coffee place near my work, the blended ice type is one of my favorite to drink during my energy. You have to try tirumisu mocha, it's like a cake but much tastier. Of course it's a small place but has a perfect view of the lake last but not least the biscotti almond and chocolate is delicious for a small desert snack or could be brunch as well read more

Prices average. Horrible wifi. Location nice and next to the lake. But if you're coming here to study they play the music way too loud. With/without headphones. The music shouldn't be blasted. read more

Awesome locally owned place that I have been coming to for decades. Wonder coffee drinks hot or Iced. Great staff and nice atmosphere to sit and relax in. Indoor and outdoor seating with Wi-Fi. If you are into coffee this is the place. read more

I met a friend for some coffee here today, and it was perfect! I had the 32oz Cold Caramel Machiatto and a Sour Cream Muffin. They were both delicious! The service was very friendly and quick. I left a tip because everything was just like a local coffee shop should be. I overheard the barrista talking with many of the customers like he knew a lot of them. Very cool to be recognized at your local coffee spot. I used the free WiFi and sat inside, although I recommend sitting outside by the beautiful lake that's adjacent to the shop. Great location, great coffee, and great muffins! read more

Fantastic service. Very friendly staff! I love sitting outside next to the lake, very relaxing and great place to meet friends. The only downfall is that the patio is not non-smoking so the air is pretty polluted. Not ideal for those sensitive to the smell or with asthma. The music is also a bit loud for my taste but it's not too bothersome read more

Mediocre coffee and even more mediocre customer service. Employees act in a condescending manner as if they somehow are better than you, laughing together when an issue arises. Hit or miss but up to you if you'd like to take a gamble with your time and money read more

I love the coffee and it used to be my favorite spot to come and get stuff done. Recently i have been going and the amount of smoke i inhale outside makes it hard to breathe and even focus and i leave smelling like cigarettes. Inside is very muggy and loud there really is not a good place to study in my opinion. I love the coffee just wish the atmosphere was a bit different. I also brought a friend to study with me and she had never been i told her how great it was and she begged to try. We both walked in with outside drinks water mine was in my own cup and hers was in a cup from where we had just eaten. We both bought drinks and they got mad at her for her drink and asked her to finish. We went outside sat down and not even 5 minutes goes by and they were outside tellings us that it needed to go. It ruined the experience for both of us and was quite frustrating to look up and see the employees watching her every move. It was water and we both bought drinks so what is the problem? read more

You get three stars from me. Why? Because you're A-ok. But you're not fabulous. On the plus side you're cheap. And much like that characteristic in a date, I like that in my coffee shop. You, however, can be overly sweet. And on the same comparison I like a little snarky. You miss that. The only place I've found with a really great coffee is in Austin, Tx. And as part of my commute to work its just 10 minutes too many out of the way. So Coffee Rush is my local haunt for now. But if Austin Texas gets just 10 minutes closer to Phoenix and my daily commute. . Well I'm definitely abandoning you. read more

Love this place and have been coming for years. Always happy to support a local coffee shop (: the baristas make an effort to know you and your drink, which is always appreciated. They offer free wifi to customers, which definitely encourages me to hang out. Sometimes there are interesting characters here, but it's nice because strangers will randomly make conversations, and eventually they become friends. They also have a loyalty card, meaning that you get free drinks every drink is a stamp, and on Mondays you get two stamps per drink. The outside view is gorgeous with a large lake, and the inside is pretty nice too because you can still see the view. Convenient location. Both the coffee and tea are delicious. Anyways, I definitely recommend coming here. read more

Coffee rush is one of my absolute favorite coffee places I've ever tried! everyone's super friendly also

First time here today and I loved it! Will definitely go back. Drinks were great and the baristas were really nice. Also, the view of the lake is awesome. read more

Classic nineties coffee shop. No third wave coffee here. You can get blended coffee drinks. Smokers all over the patio. Plenty of outlets. People talking, playing cards, studying. You will get kicked out if they don't like you. read more

i love this place. nestled perfectly next to a lake the vibe and the coffee are both quality. i have to say however the thing i love the most is the music selection. being a 70's classic rock guy this place plays a ton of great jams from that era. i highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun relaxing place to hang out. read more

The espresso foofy drinks here are incredibly strongly caffeinated. You*will* get a rush. The caramel rush is delicious but heavy. Coffee delicacies that drink like a meal. read more

Best place to relax by a lake and get some work done. and of course have some coffee. totally a constant local hang out

Yummy white mocha! Uncomfortable seats outside and hardly any inside, but I'd still go back. Never personally had problems with the staff. Pony-tail dude is always nice to me... read more

I love this place and I love the lake view from the patio. The only reason this appt doesn't get 4 stars is bc parking is so bad here. Smallest lot ever that you awkwardly have to back out of if there are no open parking spaces. read more

Moving here from Seattle, I gave up on finding a great coffee shop (no, Starbucks is not what I consider great coffee!!). I love this place!!! And the lattes have awesome flavor!!! Loved the outside patio & that I can chill with a cigarette there next to the little lake & duckies waddling around. Even though it takes a little longer to get that latte it's sooo worth the wait!! read more

Dog friendly indoor/outdoor cafe with wifi in Chandler. What more can you ask for? It's hard to find places like this in Phoenix, so I have a few that I favorited and continue to visit. And they are right next to a (man-made) lake, so the ambience is beautiful. They serve typical cafe fare. read more

I came to this coffee shop for the first time today, and I loved it! I just got a plain hot coffee, but it was tasty and the price was relatively cheap ($1.58 including tax - less than Starbucks, I believe). I also love that Coffee Rush is not a huge franchise. The cashier was super friendly and welcoming, and I even got two stamps on my punchcard since it's Double Punch Monday! I also enjoyed the large outdoor patio area. With the nice weather, it's so refreshing to sit out and look at the lake while enjoying my coffee. Plus, it's shady! The only complaint I have about the patio is that many people smoke, but I guess there's no way around that in any outdoor seating area. I'll definitely be back, and I'm hoping to try one of their fancier drinks next time! read more

This place made me a coffee drinker....but really of only theirs! My favorite is a sugar-free (sort of) Black and White Frost. Ummm...delicious! The baristas (and owners...it's a family) are AWESOME! Always make you smile when you get there. Always nice! Even if there is a long line, they work fast to get everyone through and the prices are cheaper than Starbucks (in my experience). I LOVE the Chandler location by the "lake". My kids love going to get their non-coffee chillers and then feed the ducks by the pond. Great, friendly place. Everyone should try it once! read more

It's a good alternative to Starbucks, but the taste isn't that much different. The guy with the weird ponytail (not the owner) is kinda annoying though. read more

I love coming by coffee rush! It's my favorite shop to go to, they have the best coffee, italian soda, muffins, etc. There are always the kindest workers there and I'm always in such a good mood because of it. I go very often to complete work, it's a beautiful and relaxing environment. The porch outside has seating and you can look out at the lake with all the cute ducks! There's a wide variety of people who come around and inside it isn't too loud to be distracting when working. Friendly people and amazing coffee. I highly recommend! read more

Great place, great coffee, and great people. Most of the bad reviews are about having to buy a drink as if these things are not understood.

This place is awesome. It's right by a cute little lake with ducks. Such a different feel, it doesn't feel like you're in a coffee shop in Chandler, I really really like that. The prices are reasonable and the chai is good. I love riding bikes here and sitting in people watching and meeting new friends. The staff is usually pretty busy and straight to the point, but it goes with the feel of the place so it doesn't come across as pushy or mean. This is definitely a good option if you want to support local coffee shops instead of corporate read more

The place smells like piss and the staff is very condescending if you do not buy a drink. My wife and I were sitting at two tables doing work, I had purchased a drink and she did not. An employee walked up and interrupted us while were quietly working, asked if she was going to buy a drink and then asked her to move my small table to open up her table for other customers. I would understand if it was busy, however, there were multiple open tables. I should point out that we were not the only couple taking up two tables. Also, the wifi is based on a per drink only basis and has a time limit. The only pro is that there is a lake on their patio. Will not be returning. This is my first review on Yelp. Normally I would not care, but this place sucked. read more