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    5.0 (16 reviews)
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    Ube and a Honey Vanilla Cold Brew
    Nicolas A.

    Maria who's the owner is one of the most ambitious and kindest people I've ever met. The coffee, the combinations, and the ambiance is amazing. While sipping coffee you can enjoy the local art and experience the views of Downtown PHX. If you find yourself debating on a coffee shop support Maleta Cafe it is absolutely delicious!

    special of the week 'banana pudding' latte
    Theresa S.

    Been hearing so much about this place, decided to finally stop by! Was greeted as I walked in and was told about this special they had. Banana Pudding Iced Latte, with homemade banana syrup, I was sold! The owner was extremely sweet, welcoming, and explained a bit about 'Maleta!' She told me I could walk around the art gallery while I waited for my drink which was such a treat. There are chairs and a few small tables to sit in while you wait as well, but I recommend checking out the beautiful artwork. Walked around and then before I knew it, my drink was ready. This drink tasted absolutely incredible!!! So much flavor, coffee was immaculate. Can't wait to come back and try more of her drinks!

    Cairo latte (date)
    Jessica C.

    Yummy drink, I got the Cairo Latte, quite tasty (date, also house made syrups). Cute little spot inside the Art gallery. There's a couple little tables to sit and enjoy your coffee plus the art gallery and gift shop. But I came for the coffee and it didn't disappoint, presentation and taste chefs kiss!

    Guava Matcha
    Amy W.

    Truly a hidden gem in Phoenix! Maleta cafe is tucked away next to the Latino Arts and culture center! There is plenty of art to explore while waiting for your drink. We had some great conversation with our barista who was extremely friendly and welcoming. She told us that the matcha is from Japan and that all of the syrups are made in house. The guava matcha I ordered was the best matcha I've had in a long time. My friends who ordered the specialty lattes were also very happy with their drinks. This is an amazing local spot and truly must visit if you are in the area.

    Sabine T.

    Maleta Cafe is a cute little shop inside the Arizona Latino Arts and Culture Center in downtown Phoenix. It has a travel-inspired drink menu, which looked really creative. It's like a getaway without leaving Phoenix, no boarding pass required! And the little cart where you order is adorable. Latino art is so colorful and inviting, it offers the perfect setting for a nice stop. The drinks all looked really good. I was bummed that they had no decaf options. I can't do caffeine so I only had a treat, but my friend said his coffee was really good. They did have 3 different kinds of treats if you want a bite to eat with your drink. The strawberry butter cookie (I think that's what it was called) is delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly. If you want to extend your stay, there is an art gallery, and a decent-size gift shop. Metered parking outside. Plenty of space available when I stopped by, but you know downtown Phoenix... it's hit or miss with parking!

    Matcha with coconut milk + guava  Latte + banana cold foam
    Danielle M.

    Very welcoming and artsy local coffee spot right next to the Convention Center. It's combined with a gift shop and art studio right inside! The owner was super friendly and took her time explaining the different options on the menu. They have coffee and matcha available, with some fun flavors made in-house. Highly recommend supporting local!

    Leo O.

    There's a moment when you walk into Maleta Coffee where the coffee becomes secondary. Not because it isn't good (it's fantastic) but because the art on every wall earns your full attention before you even place your order. I discovered this magical spot pretty randomly...I was looking for a quiet place with great coffee to take a call that I couldn't postpone. I found all that and more. The spot in located inside the Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center in Downtown Phoenix (didn't know about that!) and it truly reflects it. This isn't a coffee shop that hung a few prints to fill space. It's a curated gallery experience anchored by beautiful art, including a tribute wall celebrating female artists Frida Kahlo (), Selena, and others whose voices reshaped culture. I stood in front of it longer than I expected to. Maleta means suitcase in Spanish, and the whole place carries that vibe. The menu pulls from flavors across different parts of the world, the art represents colorful perspectives, and the space itself feels like it was designed for people who want to slow down and actually be somewhere. The coffee is intentional and specialty-forward. It looks like they host events here too, which tells you everything about how seriously they take community. If you're looking for a place to pause, enjoy a well-made drink, and let yourself be genuinely moved by beautiful art -- this is it. One of the more meaningful coffee experiences I've had in Phoenix.

    Banana Pandan Matcha
    francine a.

    Saw the reviews about this place and decided to try, it didnt disappoint! The worker was so nice and welcoming with great service. She explained what flavors there were and even helped us with recommendations! They feel very genuine about what they do and it shows. The matcha was really good, had a nice color, and taste! They also invited us to walk around the gallery and told us we could eat here too. I would come back again :)

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    Just go here!!! The service was friendly and informative and the drinks were creative and delicious. I have been to many small coffee shops in Phoenix that feel performative, grayscale, and trend-centric, with no joy in the atmosphere. Maleta is none of these things. I will have to come back for the matcha, other customers ordered it and it looked incredible. They are located in a scenic area of downtown and are inside the Arizona Latino arts and culture center, so I'd recommend making an afternoon out of the experience.

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    Songbird Coffee & Tea House - Blueberry Lavender Matcha Latte w/ Oatmilk

    Songbird Coffee & Tea House

    4.6(511 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Small business that I adore and appreciate. My last visit I ordered a special but misread that it…read morewas served cold. Ryan (forgot name) sorry...kindly offered to remake served hot. Again, ambiance works at 7:30am and a chilled space to sit to relax. Thank you again for all that you do.

    Songbird Coffee & Tea House is a cute coffee house in downtown Phoenix (more specifically near the…read moreRoosevelt Row Arts District) and the shop is located in a historic house built in 1904. Apparently the shop sources coffees and teas from local businesses. For example, coffees = Infusion Coffee Roasters in Tempe, loose leaf teas and chai = Maya Tea Company in Tucson, kombucha = Milly Moon Kombucha in Phoenix, and breakfast burritos = Lua Lua Catering. [Parking]: Mostly metered parking and I ended up parking few blocks away from the shop (plenty of metered parking spots near the intersection of E McKinley St & N 5th St). [Atmosphere]: Inside of this historic house, the wall features the work of local artists. The shop also has a cute outdoor patio area with tables. [Menu]: Apparently Matcha Latte is one of the more popular drinks here. The shop offers 12 black tea options, 9 green tea options, 8 herbal tea options, 4 white tea options, and 3 oolong tea options. *** Matcha Latte (16 oz, iced - $6.25): I was surprised that my drink was sugar free by default and I probably say yes when the staff had asked about adding sweetener. The drink was not as creamy as I thought and it was honestly a fairly mediocre drink. The drink also came with a paper straw. *** A great spot for a casual 1st date due to great vibe, but matcha latte just didn't hit the spot.

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    Indoor seating

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    FUTURO - Cajeta (~$7)

    FUTURO

    4.3(193 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I am so, so glad that I finally made the visit to Futuro because it definitely met and even…read moresurpassed my expectations! I've only heard great things and it was such a pleasure to make a visit. The interior is ultra modern, and art-centered. On a Wednesday morning, there was one staff member holding it down and a wait/line with about 5-6 people, so the wait was about 15-20 minutes in total-- including ordering and waiting for drinks. There was mainly only paid street parking options, but it wasn't hard to find any right in front of the shop. I got two drinks: Más and Abeja, to try their matcha and coffee, and really thoroughly enjoyed both. The matcha is a little bit on the milkier side, but I did enjoy that it was completely unsweetened, and leaned on the vanilla cold foam for a light sweetness. I think I enjoyed the coffee more personally, as the honey paired super well with the espresso and oat milk. The espresso is very good. I would come back if I was in the area, I just wish the parking situation was a little different!

    Came to this coffee shop on a Sunday morning and it was busy!…read more Love the interior design - very minimal and futuristic. A lot of their coffee were Mexican inspired. I got the lechera latte and it was delicious. It was rich and not overly sweet. Would love to visit again and try more drinks next time.

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    FUTURO - Chia: chia, agua de coco, lime. So refreshing!

    Chia: chia, agua de coco, lime. So refreshing!

    FUTURO - Calabaza: roasted kabocha squash cake topped w/caramel apple. Romanian culture treats with a love for French pastry. Beautiful and tasty!

    Calabaza: roasted kabocha squash cake topped w/caramel apple. Romanian culture treats with a love for French pastry. Beautiful and tasty!

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    Lola Coffee - Yum

    Lola Coffee

    4.2(698 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I met up with one of my former student leaders today to catch up, and she recommended that we meet…read moreat the Original Lola Coffee Location in Phoenix, which was a walk away from my office. The ambiance, drinks, and service were all great! There is an entrance to Lola Coffee from Roosevelt and another from the back near parking spaces. There is a restroom near the back entrance, and the start to the line to place an order is right near the front entrance. I saw in one of the comfy chairs while I waited for my former student to arrive. At that point, we moved to a regular table and then went and ordered drinks. She ordered a coffee, and I ordered a lemonade. We both enjoyed our drinks which were ready very quickly. There were smaller and larger tables, and there were also countertops along with business cards and marketing items at the back of the room on a thin table. Lola Coffee began with humble beginnings going back to 1992 with a cart, then Lux Coffee, and eventually Lola Coffee downtown. Now, there is even a second Lola Coffee location in Arcadia near 40th Street and Indian School. Today, they serve coffee, pastries, and breakfast. The Downtown Phoenix location hours are weekdays from 6:30 AM to 7 PM and weekends from 7 AM to 7 PM. You can see their menu, history, photos, and more on their website (https://lolacoffeebarphx.com). While I had trouble choosing between a lemonade for a cold beverage or hot chocolate for a warm beverage, it's great they have so many options. Again, try them for drinks, breakfast, or pastries. Their staff is so helpful and the actual restaurant is quite welcoming to everyone.

    Came in around 3ish. Good vibes. Pretty busy during the 2.5 hours I was here. The barista Andrew…read morewas really friendly!

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    Lola Coffee - Iced Irish cream oatmilk latte , decaf with a splash of half and half :)

    Iced Irish cream oatmilk latte , decaf with a splash of half and half :)

    Lola Coffee - Irish cream iced latte

    Irish cream iced latte

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    Pueblo

    Pueblo

    4.8(231 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    What can we say but AMAZING!! A teacher friend I work with is a plant lover like I am, she told…read moreme,"You have to go to Pueblo!" So we did and we were not disappointed. Beautiful, absolutely BEAUTIFUL Every kind of plant you could want. Inside and outside are gorgeous. The plants are on the higher side but they are taken care of beautifully and it is an Experience you don't want to miss! We bought a banana plant kit that I thought would be fun. Stop by and spend a leisurely afternoon at Pueblo. J took the best care of us.

    Pueblo is so cute! It skews more indoor plant and gift shop but they do have some outdoor plants --…read moreand a cute patio with a coffee cart and a coffee shop and (yes I know, a lot of ands) I think there's an attached or adjacent taco spot?? Anyways, super cute place with a lot of plant themed gifts and items, and of course, a lot of plants! While I'm not looking for more indoor plants I could not resist getting a healthy prayer plant. Small but I thought a good deal at $12. They also had some really tempting haworthia but I had to say no as I do not have my current indoor plant menagerie under control. Excuse to go back in the future! I went mid-day on a weekday and was able to get street parking easily. It might be harder during certain hours. This spot on Grand has really gorgeous planters - and the shop is across from Novel ice cream and like a 2 min walk from Grand Ave Brewing, so if you time it right you could support multiple local businesses!

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    Beautiful bottle palm

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    Skoden Coffee & Tea - Study space

    Skoden Coffee & Tea

    5.0(12 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    If I were a coffee shop, I'd certainly be this one. The horchata latte I had was great! I love the…read moreatmosphere, it gives record store/cafe vibes. I also tried their seasonal peach pecan latte coupled with the blue corn donuts which were also divine... if you're searching for a zen spot to zen out or get some work done this certainly is a great spot to check out. I love the dècor & plants, which adds a cozy comfy vibe..... I can't wait to come on a rainy day and bring a friend or two!

    I've finally made it to Skoden! I've been wanting to come here since I heard about them a year or…read moretwo ago. I'm usually not in the area during business hours but today a friend and I visited in the morning. They have parking behind the building but the street was closed so we parked in a nearby lot. Skoden is inside Central Records so it's got a cool vibe to it. A few people were already there and a couple ordering ahead of us. I heard about their fundraiser and ordered their Diné tea affogato, made with Navajo tea ice cream and double shot espresso. I've always wanted to try affogato and today was the day. I also ordered their mini blue corn donuts with berry glaze (6 for $4) because they're very good. And I got one of their cute stickers ($3). Service was friendly and welcoming. The affogato was pay as you can donation which is a nice touch. The espresso was strong but mixed with the ice cream was a good balance. I love that they use real cups and plates here, very eco friendly. There's also a water dispenser with reusable cups at the counter. The bathroom was cute with a cabinet plastered with cool stickers. This indigenous and queer women-owned business prioritizes community, well-being and anti-colonialism. They have done fundraisers for Palestine and for mutual aid and care about each other. Overall we enjoyed our time here and I def want to return!

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    Skoden Coffee & Tea - Special menu

    Special menu

    Skoden Coffee & Tea - Honey Lav

    Honey Lav

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    CoffeeDrunk - Barista bar

    CoffeeDrunk

    4.6(72 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Went out of my way for this one and it was totally worth it…read more It's a bit hidden, but once you turn the corner it's a delightful find. It's a fantastic coffee shop designed with simplicity and producivity in mind - hosted in a gorgeous building with exposed brick and ceilings, which give it an industrial feel. My take on the space was it breathes this interesting balance of lingering, connection with others, and productivity. Almost every seat had a corresponding table, so that's a warm invitation to bring your devices in. There was a Ducati (!!!) parked right across from the coffee bar, which I later learned belongs to the owner just sharing his passion with the coffee community. Small detail, but it says something about the place. Definitely not a coffee shop trying to be a copy and paste chain. Menu had a few creative options I wouldn't mind coming back to try. They've also got their own merch line; the cups were also designed well enough that you'd actually want to keep one. There's street art right across from the shop worth a look if you've got a few minutes to spare. If you don't mind a short drive for a great cup and a space that actually feels lived in, this one delivers. PS - Parking can be tricky. It looks like there's ample space to park, but a lot of that is for Galvanize and the offices in the building. Towing trucks come over often, so heads up if you're going to park there. Don't get caught in the wrong spot.

    DUI You can be sure…read moreto drive under the influence of caffeine if you get your kick here. Their simple menu is not overly complicated but has quality craft coffee and other beverages to get you loaded. The housemade syrups are a refreshing upside from the commercial syrups used at a lot of coffee shops. Almond and oatmilk substitutes are available. I like that you can add more syrup to up the sweetness, but it will cost ya. TOUCH GRASS (seasonal)- this strawberry match had a nice sweet and bitter balance of the matcha. The creaminess also mellowed out the whole drink. It is very mild with the strawberry so the sweetness was subtle. Not bad, but depending if you want more strawberry flavor you should add extra shot of strawberry syrup. Overall I think it was a really good strawberry matcha; one of the best I've had. The inside is large and spacious but very sterile like a museum. It kinda gave a cold ambiance. The only downside is that the parking lot is not huge. The spaces in the actual lot are very sparse. The side lot for parking is inconvenient as you have to walk around the long fence just to go in, so trying to get in and out quickly might be a problem. You can definitely get your coffee buzz here, but just remember folks, buzzed driving is caffeinated driving.

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    Friends with benefits

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    Iced oat milk pistachio latte & cinnamon roll

    Caffio Espresso Bar

    Caffio Espresso Bar

    4.3(6 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Came here to get a coffee to go. Lady didn't tell me they didn't have lids before I paid, and she…read moremade the drink. She finishes making my drink and says "I don't have lids but I do have straws". You should have mentioned that before I paid and before you wasted your time making it. I told her I didn't want it. I didn't even ask for a refund; I just didn't want the coffee. She offered to put it in a hot cup and I told her I didn't want it. When I told her that, she got really hostile and started asking "why?" I told her I just didn't prefer it and she kept asking "why?" with a lot of attitude and hostility. It's not the same experience. If it was, universally we would be drinking hot and iced coffee in the same hot cup. We wanted coffee to go in a cold coffee cup. You can't provide that, so we left. She didn't offer a refund, which is fine, but she asked before we left "what can I do to make it right since you paid for it?" You could have offered a refund but you so it's fine. Went somewhere else to get the kind of experience I want. It was $15 for two coffees, a $1 extra charge for alternative milk and an add shot of espresso. They also say they don't allow dogs but they allow "service" dogs and there was clearly a dog there that wasn't a service dog wearing a service dog jacket, but he kept shaking his fur all over the coffee bar. The woman who had him was letting people pet it and the dog was licking stuff off the floor and also smelling a people as they walked by. Clearly not a service dog. Would never recommend getting coffee here.

    Really cute mobile coffee station. Found them at the uptown farmers market on Saturday. It is a…read morelong wait but totally worth it. I got an iced vanilla late and my wife loved the same

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    Valley Coffee Company

    Valley Coffee Company

    4.5(98 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $

    Tried this place for first time with a group of friends. I got the mango black tea. Others got…read moreMatcha and a coffee along with two cinnamon roll rolls. Upon arriving, I love the area. The vibe is really nice and chill outside and as you walk in. It is very clean. I love that there was so many different people they're studying and reading and you can tell that there was some groups that were meeting up there for like a book club, and just to have a drink! so it's really nice to know that you can have a little community inside of this nice clean coffee spot! So as I said, I got the mango black tea and it was very strong. I didn't even drink the whole thing you couldn't tell that it was mango. It just tasted like harsh, strong tea, one of the other girls in the group went back up they had to remake her coffee. They said that there was a new employee working there and they were sorry. Which is totally understandable, but at the same time I think each one of us had an uncertain experience with flavor of our drinks where it was like either the coffee was too strong. The tea was too strong unflavored for mine. So the mango black tea is unsweet and normally I love unsweet tea. That's all I get, but this tea just did not do it for me. I give it a four star because of the cleanliness and the workers are sweet and I love the environment, but the product itself I was not impressed with.

    This coffe shop is in a cute , relaxing spot!! The ambiance is everything. Stopped in for an event…read moreand I was blown away that I had never been to the area. I tried the rose green tea arnold palmer. It was ok, just wish it was a tab bit sweeter. It was not sweet at all and I am generally not a sweet person but this would have been alot better with a little more hint of sweetness. None the less it was refreshing and the spot was a nice chill vibe.

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    Valley Coffee Company - Chicken & Green Chile

    Chicken & Green Chile

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