I was very disappointed to have such a poor experience at Altitude. The previous Yelp reviews built it up and I was very excited to experience this unique coffee shop, however the customer service was horrible as the barista was incredibly rude and the Americano I ordered was not very good. When sitting at on the back patio we were asked to leave for having our own water bottle that was not purchased at the store. Very poor experience and I wouldn't recommend this shop unless some change was instilled. read more

Totally a cute place and I love the atmosphere, but holy crap...the iced coffee tasted so burnt and flavorless. 3.50 for a small iced coffee and it was awful. Such a bummer. read more

I was looking for a quick lunch and stopped in today to see my options. Limited menu but several paninis so I ordered the "Fancy Nancy" which was prosciutto and cheese. Unlike Starbucks, the sandwich was scratch made so took a few extra minutes. Out comes not fast food, but a plate and presentation that looks like an upscale restaurant. My panini included a small side salad. The panini was fantastic! Simple yet very flavorful and just the right size. Can't say anything about the coffee 'cause I stuck with bottled water. But I would highly recommend this place. Eavesdropped on the owner's conversation with someone else and learned that beer, wine and limited spirits are in the plan. read more

If you haven't been to Altitude Coffee Lab yet, GO! Great coffee, wonderful scenery (Lake Marguerite), exceptionally nice staff! Coffee great, scones out of this world and lunches yummy! AND, coming soon, happy hour! Check with the staff about a glass of wine on their lovely patio overlooking Lake Marguerite. Dark Roast coffee was excellent today!! Enjoy! K and L read more

This place is cute, has AC and friendly staff, and pretty darned good coffee. My husband and I are coffee snobs (annoying, I know) and this place meets all of our criteria, and hubby loves the cold brew. We didn't have any pastries, but they had a nice offering. We will be back. read more

A Decent little coffee place. Had to stop in for coffee before a big day at Odysea (around the corner). Coffee was good, the baristas a little out of it. They smiled but you could sense they didn't really care that you were there. Ok pricing for what you get. No vanilla powder which is my go-to. read more

Helpful baristas, cozy environment, yummy Ethiopia Pour Over. Would definitely come back.

This is about their Kurtoskalac. Skeptical, since I went to Hungary a few years ago and enjoy authenticity in a pastry, I was extremely disappointed in the hardness of these. In Budapest they do not coat it with anything. This had a very hard, almost caramel-like coating to it, which was a surprise to my family and I. We came to the coffee lab specifically to taste these. Nothing like the homeland unfortunately. Please consider revising the recipe, or at least offer both types (hard and not hard). The price was a bit steep for the quality. read more

I'm 15 minutes away but its worth the drive when i do drink coffee. Workers were inviting and vibe was good. Solid tea selection white lion. read more

TL;DR Coffee Quality: BITTER, Way way way too bitter. Location: Too much morning sun/reflection to work on a laptop. Coffee Quality Detailed: I'm confused with the reviews about the coffee being the best they have ever had. I'm a designer/developer and I got to *a lot* of coffee shops. I always get either an Iced Americano or a Iced Toddy/Cold Brew (black, always black). I understand that Iced Americano's have more bitterness because of the hot to cold shock. But this was by far the worst Iced Americano I have EVER had. Who knows, maybe the other drinks are better, but to me they didn't use the right kind of coffee/roast for this particular cup. My guess would be all of their espresso is extremely bitter (maybe not as much as the Iced was, because of the 'shock.') If what you want is something overly bitter, then you have your coffee shop. Maybe that's their thing, REALLY bitter coffee. I personally prefer to taste other flavors. Location Detailed: Fancy decor, decent view/area but...I go to coffee shops to work on my laptop and get lost in the coffee/ambient noise. There was a lot of morning sun coming in. Which is ok, but they have pretty glossy things all over the place which reflects light everywhere and makes it even harder to work on a laptop. Not really for wearing sunglasses indoors, but I actually thought about it. If I can't see a power outlet walking into a coffee shop, I know I'm going to look like an idiot ducking down to find one at some point in time, my guess is they have very sparse power outlets around (couldn't stand the coffee to stay long enough for my battery to die). Internet speed was 'meh', but honestly most internet speeds at coffee shops are 'meh' so kind of a mute point. Closing Thoughts: I really hope their coffee improves, but I will not be back to test it out, there are plenty of great coffee shops in the area that have a much better coffee/experience for me and what I do. read more

Fantastic addition to the neighborhood, excellent coffee, great patio, atmosphere is exactly what one needs when sipping on a cuppa. Staff are supper friendly and the menu is growing. read more

I adore this coffee shop so much. Their Gibraltar and lattes are out of this world. It's a cute place to have a coffee date! The service is always too notch, as always with smaller coffee shops, don't come in with a stupid long coffee order, like you're in a drive thru, this place is here for those who want to relax with good, unfussy coffee. read more

Great little menu with Paninis, wraps, salads etc.....Great coffee, nice staff and when the weather is great, the patio is excellent with a view of the lake....yes, McCormick Ranch has lakes. I will definitely come back here regularly.. read more

I stumbled upon Altitude after looking for a coffee shop close to my house (this one is literally a minute away). The baristas really take their time and make quality drinks. I used to work at Starbucks and I can tell you that they sacrifice quality for speed all the time. And when you're paying almost $5 for a drink, I would personally rather wait for a good drink. This is definitely the best coffee shop I've been to in Scottsdale. read more

I love this place!! The coffee is delicious and doesn't tear up your insides like some other well known coffee establishments. Sometimes the little designs they make on top of the latte are so pretty that I almost feel guilty drinking the work of art...almost! The service has always been great and you can't beat the view. The patio is People and Dog friendly. People friendly because most of the patrons are cool and chill and not the Snottsdale type...most of them. The view is incredible...from sitting outside overlooking the lake and watching the fountain to the eye candy sitting at the table next you. ;-) On Thurs nights they have open mic night from 7:30 - 9:30(ish) and you can hear some really amazing music (not awful karaoke) and have a glass of wine, vodka, whiskey, coffee or all of the above. I hear they have music on Friday and Saturday nights as well but I haven't been there to experience that...yet! I'm sure it's amazing too!! If you're looking for a cool place to relax and take in some AZ beauty (in all forms) ;-) you'll love this place!! read more

Lovely Coffee joint. Great Staff and patio seating:)

AVOID Why? RUDE people who have no idea about customer service. LOUD so-called music that you can't talk over, so why sit at a coffee shop? Limited menu offering no options unless you like carbs and gluten. Just so-so coffee. Unacceptable parking. No reason to go here. There's MUCH better places neaby. read more

Awesome spot. They roast their own coffee beans, so if you're looking for just a regular cup of coffee, this is an excellent choice. Fait amount of seating, especially if you like sitting outdoors. Almost all of the indoor seats have a power outlet next to them, which is also super helpful. read more

This place is awesome. The coffee is great and roasted in house. When the weather is nice, they have a great patio that faces the lake. The breakfast sandwich is made to order and you can taste the freshness. Yum. Also they have live music at times on the evening and a bar. read more

Much smaller place than I expected. Nevertheless, my cappuccino was right on! And the service was very friendly with smiles. We didn't try the food today and sadly there was no maple bacon muffin. read more

This is officially the greatest coffee place I have ever visited in my life. The vegan, gluten-free snickerdoodles are to die for, and I highly recommend the frozen mocha if you enjoy sweet drinks. Plus, love the outdoor view! read more

Just got a matcha green tea latte from altitude. All I got was milk with a ton of sugar and really mild taste of matcha. They only had sweetened almond/soy which made the drink even worse. The girl in the front desk couldn't care less. read more

This place has REALLY great coffee. Their macchiato is served traditionally as is so smooth. The location is nice; great for dogs to hang out on the patio and read while you drink your coffee. Their food is great quality but a little overpriced and small portions... will definitely be back for the coffee though! read more

Unfortunately I did not get to try anything to give a review on the coffee and food. I live in the area and wanted to give it a try because they say they are pet friendly and the menu looked pretty good BUT when I got there they would not let me bring the dog in while I ordered, I asked the if she could come outside to take my order and without pause she said no! Maybe if she was the only one working and they were busy I could understand but needless to say they weren't. read more

I stopped in this afternoon with the family for a coffee and hung around for an hour or so. I'm glad we have another local shop roasting coffee in-house in Scottsdale! The drinks were exceptional. I got a cup of the Guatemalan single-origin which was delicious. Even though they said it was a darker roast (which kind of turned me off initially) none of the complexity of the cup was lost and you could tell that the coffee was fresh. My sister had an iced chai tea latte and my dad had a latte. We all enjoyed our drinks very much. The ambiance was nice, plenty of good seating and a good patio with a great view of the lake at Mccormick Ranch. I will definitely return to get some work done. I can see myself hanging out here in the cooler months :D. There is room for improvement though! First, I wish that they brewed their coffee by the cup for customers. There are other places that will brew each cup to order using a chemex, aeropress, V60 or the clever. Although you will be waiting five more minutes to have your cup of joe, you know each cup is as fresh as possible. With that said, although I'd prefer my cup brewed after I order, it does save time and the cup I had at Altitude this afternoon tasted as fresh as any. Second, I wish they had more coffee offerings! A house blend and the Guatemalan were the only two that were available. They should definitely look to expand their offerings! Also, please don't start over-roasting coffee... All in all, drinks were exceptional, ambiance and interior design were great and the location was excellent. Also, the people were friendly and service was great! I know this place is going to do really well here. I can't wait to return and try some of their food and other drinks. They only lost a star because of the two areas of improvement I listed above. read more

Found this lovely coffee shop on YELP...so thank you. It was/is lovely and has now become a place that i meet my girlfriends in the morning. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. You do not feel like you are in a parking lot patio as they have many plants and umbrellas that give you the sense of privacy and relaxation. The coffee is lovely as well as the muffins. This is a great discovery and you will not be disappointed. read more

Awesome coffee, freshly roasted. Great food selection as well and an amazing space to relax in.

Amazing coffee! Breakfast was good too, but can use more verities. Owner is a sweet guy, and staff is just perfect coffee people :) I will be back for sure. read more

Nice folks, great coffee with a good location. Skip the one a block next to butters Much better coffee! read more

Fantastic to see a quality independent open in Scottsdale. Altitude is poised to be the "Urth Caffe" (LA's Best) of Scottsdale. Best of luck to Craig and team, their coffee is exceptional. C'mon Scottsdale...Support this local joint!! read more

Avery always hooks it up with Good coffee. Lakeview Coffee is the closest I've found to Seattle style coffee.

Love the coffee drinks and baked goods at Altitude! Great location, very cute patio area, and amazing customer service! Can't wait to go back! read more

They really have great coffee drinks here (you should take a bag home) and the location is very park-like. A nice place to hangout for a bit. read more

Let me start by saying that a large part of my dissatisfaction with Altitude Coffee Lab is that their website has obviously not been updated in a while. Now I'm not particularly concerned with the quality of a company's website; however, I came to Altitude over my usual haunt (The Coffee Bean) because their website said they were open until 9 pm, and I always find myself rushing to wrap up whatever assignment I'm working on when The Coffee Bean closes at 8 pm. Welp, it turns out that Altitude actually closes at 6 pm. Had I known this, I would not have gone there to study. Also, there were menu items listed on the website that were no longer on the menu, which was disappointing. Continuing on, the iced mocha I ordered was actually pretty tasty. Drink-wise, I have no complaints. However, the $8 caprese salad I ordered came with three tomato slices...but only two slices of mozzarella. Maybe I'm overreacting, but I thought the point of a caprese salad was to have a taste of tomato and mozzarella in every bite. If I wanted to eat a tomato slice drizzled in balsamic vinegar, I would have done so at home. That extra tomato slice did not give the illusion that it was worth $8, why not just pony up the third slice of mozzarella? As for the atmosphere, Altitude definitely has the whole "independent coffee shop" vibe nailed. There are a lot of little tables for people who need to get some work done as well as one very large table for study groups. The patio outside is GORGEOUS, I will admit, and the owner obviously invested in nice patio furniture. There was also a lot of bad art hanging on the walls, an important coffee house staple that people, for one reason or another, seem to go absolutely nuts for. My one big complaint with the atmosphere is that it's pretty dimly lit inside. I can't really hold this against the place though, because there is nothing innately wrong with dim-lighting-it's just not practical for studying. What I can hold against this place, though, is the super snobby barista behind the counter. Look, I realize that you'd rather be doing other things, but those other things probably aren't paying your bills, and that's why you're here working, Mr. Too-Cool-For-School. It's not like the place was busy or anything, yet this guy seemed bothered to answer my questions. It's not like I asked a ton of them either; maybe like, three. This was especially troublesome considering he was A LOT nicer to the more attractive women. I expect that type of nonsense at bars in Old Town, but not in a coffee shop. On the other hand, there was another gentleman there, I'm guessing he was a manager of some sort, who was on his Customer Service A-Game. He had a smile on the entire time and went out of his way to be accommodating, not just with me, but with every single customer. Honestly, had this charming chap not been present, I absolutely would have given Altitude a 2-star rating without hesitation. Also, they have wine and beer available, so that's a plus in my book. read more

Great coffee, chill atmosphere, great scones. Not a great lunch spot, but a good snack spot. I'll try breakfast and coffee next time.

Great coffee and amazing gluten free pastries. The friendly staff makes it even better. Very scenic and peaceful area to enjoy a cup of Joe. read more

The best part of Altitude is the view! So few cafes and restaurants in Phoenix take advantage of the landscape or scenery available to us. Altitude, however, has mountain, tree, and fountain views--and it is so pleasant! Take a few hours to slow down your life, and enjoy your coffee [honey vanilla latte] and your friends in this lovely spot! Wish they had whipped cream tho and somewhat reduced prices. read more

Coffee is super bitter. The pastries are overpriced Costco at best. There appears to be like 10 owners that stand over you like it's their first business. The decor reminds me of retro 90s. I would suggest buying better coffee beans and hiring someone who knows how to roast. The other option is to just add a ton of creamer and sweetener. Beware sitting outside for low flying bird bombs and the smell of the dumpster that's just around the corner. They get a ton of bike and transient traffic so the bathrooms are super dirty. They keep them dark so you can't see how bad they are. Just another overpriced Starbucks wannabe. I believe there is another coffee choice nearby or you can save your money and go to Cartel in Tempe. read more

I love drinking coffee, especially freshly roasted coffee. Lakeview Coffee is one the place where you can get fresh espresso. They roast the their beans right in the coffee shop and when enter the coffee shop you can smell the coffee. The espresso has so much nice creama and smooth taste. If you are a coffee lover, I definitely recommend this place. The last I was here I had a bad customer experience. I mentioned on yelp and the Owner, Issac emailed me and apologized for the service I got from employe. He offered me free coffee and asked give them another shot. I went today and Issac was there. I saw the new employees and everyone was very nice and greeted me right when I went in. The owner took care of me and gave me free coffe even if I wanted to pay for it, He Said No, it's on us. They definitely improved their customer service. The coffee is good as always. Thanks Issac. We'll be back read more

Although they have some work to do (I have been here twice, and both times, the waitstaff forgot multiple items on the order), they are nice people, trying to create a place where people can gather over a light meal and enjoy the space. And a wonderful little space it is! It really does have a nice VIBE: clean, modern, simple. The food is similar: simple, not fancy, not stuffy. And I really do love the coffee! But really what impresses me most is that this little start-up has a pretty good crowd on a Saturday! (I think that is a Billy Joel tune...) read more