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    Curate Cafe

    4.7 (55 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Anastasia L.

    Chef owned neighborhood coffee shop in a popular plaza. Grab a coffee & pastry or stay for cafe breakfast or lunch. Chill and friendly.

    Brandy C.

    I stopped by for a quick coffee and snack. It was delicious and the girl working was super friendly. It was the perfect place to sit for a bit before exploring.

    Lacy K.

    That's the tagline for @curate_cafe in North Scottsdale. Joseph Lerner is an award winning private chef who is now the chef and owner of this cafe located on Scottsdale and Grayhawk. They roast their coffee right in-house and serve up scratch kitchen deliciousness. Even the beautiful wood-top tables are all handmade by curate! So, you can pick up a court and pastry and even order a custom table or charcuterie board. That's a great local small business.

    Soft scramble on brioche

    My wife and I visiting Scottsdale and we found Curate Cafe on yelp and picked for its high ratings. It did not disappoint! Everything about the food from the handmade pumpkin spice in the oat latte to the breakfast croissant and the soft scramble brioche were elevated "curated" experiences. The day before I came and had the green chilaquiles frittata which was an elevated take on the traditional breakfast favorite. The servers were all very kind and courteous and the service was quick and the food presentation was minimalistic and on point. The tables are imported live edge wood and add a nice touch to the leather comfortable chairs. Everything was clean and tasteful decorated - love the vibe. Best of all we met the owner and chef Joey who struck me as a humble guy who takes pride in his craft and it shines through in his food. Well done!!! We will be back!!

    Soft scramble Sandi slaps!
    Tony C.

    Curate Cafe just might be my new go-to coffee spot in North Scottsdale! Coffee roasted in-house - check Aesthetic on point - check Phenomenal unique breakfast - check Lattes much better than I can make - check What's not to love? Curate Cafe is one of the newer coffee spots in North Scottsdale. After seeing them mentioned on TikTok I had to stop in. I got an iced vanilla latte and breakfast sandwich and was very pleased! They have a variety of breakfast options (fresh pastries, breakfast sandos, and more). Customer service was incredible. Everyone was friendly and they even brought us water to our table as we waited for coffee and food. We met the Chef/Owner Joseph who genuinely was nice and asked us for feedback. He told us a bit more about how they roast in-house and how he built the tables and worked on decorations. Give Curate Cafe a visit! You won't be disappointed!

    Beautiful hand hewn tables
    Roni K.

    This is a great place to grab a coffee and relax. It is tucked between Chipotle and Pei Wei. Joe the owner is hands on taking order and present. Upon entry we were warmly greeted and provided info to counter order and food would delivered to our selected tables. Tables were created by the owner and are gorgeous! We tried a caramel macchiato- perfect and a Latte. There were several options on milk beyond the usual almond and soy. We had the kale chicken soup. It was full of veggies in a rich chicken broth. We tried the bruschetta- it was wonderful with the arugula tossed in a vinegarette with a sprinkle of orange olive oil ... really great flavors. Next we tried the Merica sandwich. Lightly grilled with turkey and sliced cheese. The pastries are made in house. The coffee is roasted and ground in house.

    vanilla oat milk matcha

    Tried Curate Cafe out today, and this might become a new matcha lunch break stop! I got the vanilla oat milk matcha which was DELICIOUS and my friend got the peaches matcha and said great things about it! Super cute on the inside and is perfect for hanging out and catching up with a friend.

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    Ryan C.

    What an amazing spot! Just got coffee and a little treat! The cupcake was great and the coffee was delicious too! They have a whole food menu too and catering available I believe! Definitely will come back, the employees were extremely friendly and the service was great! Also the cafe was super clean and had such a great modern look! Definitely will be back

    Mocha coffee and grilled ham & cheese with a touch of raspberry jam.
    Kristin E.

    No wonder it's so highly rated. Stopped here for lunch when working near by, and it was so delicious. A bit hard to find between Pei Wei and Chipotle, but well worth going around the building twice to find it. A gem.

    Ali B.

    I've seen so many businesses come and go from this spot, hope this one sticks around! Came here this morning for a coffee, it is super cute and clean. Would be an awesome place to come do some work. I got a cold brew with coconut and oat milk for me and a chocolate chip cookie for my husband. The cold brew was good but next time I'd ask for a little less milk! It's on the expensive side too, but nothing extreme for the north Scottsdale area. Would stop by again! No complaints with service, barista was nice and got my drink out quickly!

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    Thank you for the kind words!

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    5 months ago

    YUM! Latte was delicious! Very adorable shop and friendly service! We had lunch and it was plated so nicely and felt like chef made!!

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    Thank you for the kind words Leah! Hope to see you again soon!

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    5 months ago

    Friendly service, wonderful food and great coffee! We visit here whenever we are in Scottsdale.

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    Maria - thank you for giving us a try and the review!

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    Excellent coffee, croissant breakfast sandwich was the best I've ever had! Soothing and comfortable ambiance.

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    2 years ago

    Such a cute place, stopped for a coffee. Friendly staff, wish i had had more time to stop and eat too! Will def go back!

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    Thank you for stopping in!! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Thanks so much Hope! We are glad you come see us.

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    We do have gluten free options but not vegan.

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