Wow!!! OMG!!! I was…read moresitting in my hotel room trying to decide where to grab my cortado for the day when I came across this place. The menu immediately caught my attention, so I made the quick 10-minute drive over. Street parking was plentiful and super easy. The moment I walked in, I was greeted by not one, but TWO friendly smiles and "good mornings!" We had a quick conversation about my coffee preferences, and the sweet girl and gentleman behind the bar whipped up two breve cortados for me -- one Orange Cardamom and the other their seasonal Rose Chocolate. I noticed the roast was a little darker than what I normally prefer, but it smelled incredible. Then came the first sip... WOW. Such a beautifully balanced drink! The roast was smoky, rich, and chocolatey without being overpowering. Both drinks were great, but the Orange Cardamom was absolutely the winner for me. The citrus and spice worked perfectly with the espresso. EPIC CUP!!!!! Fantastic coffee, genuinely friendly service, and a place I would absolutely come back to.

Picked this place based on a great cold brew and I didn't disappoint!…read more Bought myself a bag of beans and they were gracious to give me a free cold brew. Very flavorful and without any creamer needed (which shows a sign of a true cold brew and not 'iced coffee') Ambiance was very subtle with little rooms all over the place to truly spread out and relax. I liked it a lot! Baristas were a bit preoccupied with themselves but it didn't take away from how wonderful the shop and beverages truly were!

Really nice downtown korean fusian breakfast pastry lunch locations. They have an extremely varied…read moretasty menu. I usually only come for the lunch offerings, but am always tempted by their coffee and pastry items, which others in my group always enjoy. I love the bulgogi and the chicken options. If you need anything specialized, the staff are always open and friendly to guide or modify what they can on the menu items. The wait is never long. There is a decent but small seating area, and most people come to pickup to go. It is located in the dense downtown and parking can be an issue, but coming downtown means exploring and that makes this a good spot to visit. Love the food, people and location.

If you stop by HeeMee, get their croissants!!! They are truly fantastic. They used to have these…read moretremendous red bean buns, but lately they've been significantly flatter so maybe the recipe changed. My most recent visit was such a letdown. I tried a blueberry danish, and holy pectin!!! the blueberry portion was more rubbery than an eraser and genuinely inedible. The only worker there took several minutes to take the order of anyone in line as they were cleaning the counter, and horrifyingly didn't wash their hands before serving the pastries. I did love this place so really hoping it's a one off

The coffee is good, the baristas are friendly and the setting is great! Indoor seating is limited…read morebut theres also tables outside to sit at. La Estrella bakery is right next door too which is super convenient so that you can enjoy some pan dulce with your coffee.

In a sea of great coffee in Tucson, Presta stands at the top. They have a ton of unique bean…read moreoptions with varied flavor profiles that are all very recently roasted. I think a latte should be a light brown color, not beige, so the fact that 4 shots come standard in large drinks is music to my ears. No weak lattes here, folks!! We plan to join the coffee bean subscription service they offer.

Despite being downtown, parking isn't bad during the day! This location is spacious and has plenty…read moreof seating. My espresso was delicious and nicely presented! Cartel is one of the few local coffee shops that's open later than lunchtime, so it's great for your later in the day caffeine needs! The service was great, as well.

Cartel Roasting serves some of the most delicious coffee in town. The beans are perfectly roasted,…read morethe flavors are rich and bold, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Great spot to grab a cup and enjoy a cozy downtown vibe--coffee lovers won't be disappointed!

Didn't want a full breakfast, so walked across the street to this place. Had a wonderful hot mocha…read moreand egg, ham and cheese sandwich. Staff were extremely nice. Wanted a pastry but was too full. Pastries looked great.

Tucson has so many great coffee shops and this is one of them. Their drip coffee is what I would…read moreconsider "reasonable" was less than $4 for a medium sized cup of good coffee. The location has the downtown vibe with a mix of different types of furniture. I went upstairs to hang out and enjoy my coffee. The staff were fast and friendly. I didn't enjoy my cinnamon roll as much as I would have hoped. It wasn't heated up, bland, and a little dry. Maybe it was an isolated incident.

Great coffee shop located in the Mercado Annex. Big open patio seating with misters and covered…read moreseating if it rains! Window service orders, friendly baristas, with a good vibe. Coffee, tea, beautiful crafted beverages. Reasonable prices, quick service. Notch your day up a few decibels and charge forward into the day!

I've been a fan of Decibel for a number of years. We stopped by for a coffee and a cookie. Their…read morechocolate chip cookie is as good as always. They also have a variety of other pastries to choose from. The menu has a lot of options to choose from ranging from traditional coffee/tea veeraves, to seasonal specials, and specialty drinks. The staff was not very friendly, I found it kind of off-putting. The ambiance of the Annex is nice and there is plenty of seating outside.

Omgawd. The perfect little reward after an early morning yoga class next door…read more Rosebud Bakery came through with the vegan goodness. I ordered a cardamom oat milk latte with a touch of sweet and a toasted coconut blueberry muffin situation that was honestly divine. Like... gone way too fast, no regrets. Very vegan friendly, which we love to see, and apparently Wednesdays are a thing with their vegan English muffin sourdough drop. Say less, I'll be back. Super cute, super vibey, and somehow sitting in the middle of nowhere but also exactly where you want to be. If you know, you know.

Service was great. Coffee was delicious. Only tried one pastry today, but will definitely back to…read moretry more! Cardamom iced latte and honey lavender iced lattes were so yummy and made with house made syrups! We tried the Apricot almond pastry (the folks behind us were devastated we took the last one) and it had a soft, tangy apricot filling, and crunchy almond slices. Small on the inside when there is a rush, but both seating and bar seats were available. In the summer, try to snag an outside table under the shady tree! Fun find for us and we'll definitely be back for some fresh sourdough and focaccia!

Popped in here around lunchtime because I needed a caffeine boost. They did not disappoint. I Got a…read morehot, herbal citrus tea and a iced caramel macchiato. Fast service. Barista was helpful with the menu and friendly. Definitely plan to come back when I'm down here.

Cute little coffee shop tucked away in a downtown building. Was picking up some cards from next…read moredoor and happened to see the shop across the way. Stopped in for an iced chai and thought the flavor was good. They sell pastries as well!

Presta Coffee Roasters is a chain and I dig it. Really cool vibes with bench seating against the…read morewalls inside and a pretty spacious outdoor patio out on the corner street. This was my third drink of the day. Feeling extremely fatigued and overheated, the iced matcha (with oat) I ordered helped put a little pep back into my step. My son enjoyed his Blueberry Latte as well. We sat for a bit while looking through a photograph book about Tucson in the 80s. Lots of interesting and creative seasonal drinks to choose from. Come check them out.

TL;DR: Best roasters in Tucson I've found so far!…read more Every time I come, I end up walking out with 2-3 bags of new beans and I'm never disappointed. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the service is quick, and the decor and merch are fun and nicely designed. Strong coffee and so many exploratory flavor profiles Can't wait to be back - cheers, Presta!

Cafe A La C'art is a slightly hidden, off the main track restaurant attached to the Tucson Museum…read moreof Art. It is an amazing pastry location and a great lunch location. We have been coming here for over ten years, either as a couple or when my work has events. They can be a little pricy, but it is an amazing location with charm. There is interior and outside seating. You order at the counter with menus provided to review. You WILL be tempted by the pastries. It is mostly sandwiches and salads...and pastry. The drinks are soft drinks, teas and limited alcohol. Food is always well presented, and they do accommodate changes. Staff are friendly but also busy. Did I mention the charm, the adobe rooms have tables and the decor bring the experience together. It can be loud at times, but not overwhelming. Definitely visit, especially if doing the courthouse tour, the Presidio or Old Town shops, other hidden downtown gems.

I love the art on the walls so much and glad I came around 9am ish in the summer when it's less…read morecrowded so I can easily walk around and look at all the art pieces. Lots of nature themed paintings and photographs. I also really like their patio. I had the smoked beet sandwich and replaced the goat cheese with extra pumpkin seed-pistachio- sesame spread to make it vegan. It comes with seasoned fries/ green salad with herb vinaigrette/ or today's side a vegan potato salad. I chose the green salad with herb vinaigrette and really appreciated it had some pumpkin seeds too. They also gave me a sample of the potato salad but I liked the other food I had better. My understanding is that they use frozen potatoes for the fries vs fresh ones but season them with a seasoning mix. The pumpkin seed-pistachio- sesame spread in the sandwich was called "tahini" on the menu but it seems like it was sesame seeds in it not ground tahini paste. The sandwich was really yummy and great for summer. Ordering the first round is at the bar counter but once you are seated after your first order you can order more from the staff. I hear that there is a line to order at the more popular times but there was not a line when I was there. They had lots of great looking baked good. One was vegan and gluten free. Great place to have food at while visiting the Tucson Museum of Art. They share a small free parking lot. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!