This place is a gem, and their pristine outside patio is perfect for morning lattes when there is a scent of chill in the air. The wife and I popped in based on an article she had seen. I know the following statement has no business being in a business review, but the cashier had the bluest eyes I've ever seen, and it took everything in me to refrain from asking if they were real. The Lemon Whoopi was a great little cream-filled, sponge cake cookie. But the real shining star was the Cinnamon Cupcake. Amazing concentrations of cinnamon sugar were dispersed throughout the cupcake, delighting me bite after bite. The frosting was creamy, with a little crust of sugar, adding to the consistency. It was simply wonderful. I simply must try to recreate this award winning pastry. So Joe, if you're reading this, we can do it the easy way, or the hard way. You could bestow the recipe for this little treasure, and I could sign an NDA, and it would be our little secret. OR... I could assemble the greatest axis of cupcake aficionados this side of... um, a place that would be notorious for cupcakes? Then, after purchasing hundreds of these treats, and returning most of them to my team for careful analysis, could come up with the same recipe. The ball is in your court Joe, but be forewarned: I wont wait forever before soliciting my hench-women. PS: Applications now being accepted for cupcake hench-women. read more

07/07/10 Had coffee and some sweets here w/ a friend, and after much anticipation on trying the fare here, I was a bit disappointed w/ what I found :( I decided I'd try a couple of scones and a berry coffee cake, and a cup o' joe. I really enjoyed the coffee, but the pastries? Not so much. The coffee cake wasn't sweet enough, and I found it to be too greasy. The scones, also a bit on the greasy side, were so flat, they looked like cookies! Out of the two, I liked the butterscotch best. However, I wouldn't order these again. A few hours later, I decided I'd go back to write some reviews and have another cup of coffee. I went back up to see if there were new additions to the display, but was turned off when I saw a couple of flies crawling over the cupcakes. (((shudder))) The clerk manning the counter followed my gaze and saw the flies, but didn't shoo them away. Tsk, tsk. Turned me off on trying anything new. I am a big fan of Joe's Farm Grill and The Liberty Market (a little less of Joe's Real BBQ, but I've only gone there once, so a return visit may change my mind), so I'd like to give their sister company The Coffee Shop another try. The sandwich and salad menus look delicious, but most of the selections are off-limits to me. But... flies in the sweets counter? I don't know if I can stomach another visit :( read more

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Whoa! What happened? The service at the Coffee Shop used to be so great. It used to be nothing but friendly, helpful people giving "service with a smile." But today? The exact opposite. So, to The Coffee Shop employees, in case you don't know this already, this is how it works: when you forget to put in an order so that only one of our meals comes out to us, but the other meal does not even get started until we ask where it's at 15 minutes later...that is YOUR fault. You should apologize; and you should not look at me like I'm being a trouble maker. [I'm still waiting on an apology, by the way.] And when a customer has a complaint, do not stand there doe-eyed and silent hoping that the problem will just go away if you stay quiet enough. That's not how it works. Instead, address the issue: admit the mistake and correct it. And when you deliver the missing food -- the mistake YOU made -- do not drop it on the table like you're doing me a favor and I'm lucky to be sitting there. And no, it wasn't just me having a bad day or something. The table next to us overheard our complaints, and chimed in how appalled they were at the horrible service they received today too. In fact, the palpably bad attitude left such a bad taste in all of our mouths, I don't think any of us could really appreciate how good the flavor of the food was. I know I couldn't/didn't. I hope the owner/manager checks up on their reviews. Because if the service to be expected is anything like what we received today, we will not be back. read more

It was a perfect day to sit outside in the patio enjoying the Bacon & BBQ sauce cupcake from the Food Network "Cupcake War" Challenge. The thought of BBQ sauce on a cupcake doesn't sound very appealing, but surprisingly it wasn't too bad. Joe's BBQ sauces are good by itself. The cupcake was moist and with some unique flavors. I just couldn't resist not trying it. The view of the farm was gorgeous too. read more

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This place is a gem! It's nestled between Joe's Farm Grill and the Agritopia urban farm. Small inside--tends to fill up rather quickly during peak hours--but there is lots of great outdoor seating which you can take advantage of during the 355/356 days of beautiful weather here in Arizona ;) Pretty much everything I've tried here is good. Great breakfast and lunch sandwiches, drinks, and baked goods. The fo-nuts (baked donuts) are literally to die for! They're my fave thing here. I'm not a fan of the cupcakes, although they are adorably cute--all decked out with glittery frosting etc. They were a bit too dry and hard for my liking...but maybe I just went on an off day. This is a great place to study, meet friends to chat, or just sit by yourself and read the paper or a good book. Cool, moody music is usually playing. Young, hipster kids work the counter. It's nice to have a local coffee shop/bakery that doesn't scream "corporate America." read more

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I'm giving this place 2 stars because of their policy not their food. They allow people who aren't eating to sit inside all day on their computers while everyone else with food gets to sit outside in the heat with all the flys and the birds. Terrible experience. read more

"This girl's here to say.. with some luck and love life's gonna be so sweeeeeeeeeet!".. I was actually surprised.. based on the name you'd think some big haired red head would scream out "Kiss my grits!" at anytime. Not at all! Its actually kind of romantic in there sans the dead animal head on the wall. Its cozy and a great place to have a cup of coffee and a sweet snack. They make desserts like your mom would have made.. cookies, brownies and fridge pies. Ah, I forgot, they don't use those click click turbo-spresso machines here.. each pulled espresso shot is hand packed and is very potent. If it were closer to me in Scottsdale I think me and the Mr would hang here all the time.. but its "country, when country wasn't cool!" read more

Yum! they have the best chai tea latte i ever tasted...my taste buds screamed for more after every sip. chai tea in it's basic form is black tea that is brewed strong with a combination of spices and is diluted with milk and sugar. next time i will be sure to try the coffee! as for the food we have tried the papas grande burrito (eggs,potatoes and a little bacon) and it was fresh and delish. I have yet to try their desserts. the cupcakes and scones are a big draw at the coffee house. in fact the cupcake wars will be making a stop at the coffee shop this month and will air june 29th. read more

Rare find in the East Valley! Cute Cupcakes and the place definitely has character! I ate a coconut cupcake with sprinkled coconut and glitter on top. I only bought one cupcake and took it hope to share with my 3 roommates. It made me wish I had more cupcakes to share with the rest of them! We took our forks and gulped it down. The pink frosting was delicious and melted right in our mouth. The cupcake itself was very rich and moist. They must have substituted milk for the water while baking it, I could tell, so moist and mouth watering. I will be coming back here to eat for breakfast and lunch. Its a great place to study. read more

Oh, The Coffee Shop. You have officially lost a cool point. I usually get tea when I go here, because I am not an avid coffee drinker. My sister, on the other hand, is a coffee aficionado. She knows about different beans and flavors, and tries different cafes all the time. I've taken her here several times, and apparently The Coffee Shop does not make good coffee. Ironic. The food is great though! But unfortunately they've started charging for extra salsa. I always used to get it for free. A few suggestions: 1) Bring back free salsa! 2) Create a frequent cupcake card. I buy them all the time! It would be great to get a free cupcake with a purchase of 10. 3) Have a special price for a dozen cupcakes. My husband bought 12 for my birthday at $3 each. Do the math = $36 for cupcakes. Could you do a dozen for $30? 4) Pupcakes! Cupcakes for Dogs. I saw this at Heavenly Cupcakes in San Diego (which I also reviewed). People always bring their dogs to The Coffee Shop. read more

Would it be to forward to say that I want to live here, on premises? I mean, is that allowed? I love this place. How did I live before coming here? Do you think Joe would care if I made this my new home? Love love love this place. I am currently sitting in the back writing my review and never want to leave. Joe, if your out there, your awesome. this place rocks! read more

I've been coming to The Coffee Shop for a year now. I first heard about this place from Cupcake Wars. After many visits, I finally stumbled upon the legendary Coffee & Cigs cupcake. This single cupcake is the reason why I'm writing a review. The Coffee & Cigs cupcake actually tastes like hazelnut. It was a pleasant cupcake, a little on the denser side, with fibers of nicotine or whatnot in it. Upon the first few bites, it was a pleasant taste but as expect, my throat started hurting. I'm not a smoker myself but it was still quite delicious. Give it a try! Also, their whoopie pies are quite delicious. read more

If you don't mind the wait, this place has great breakfast/brunch. The service is adequate and location is easily accessed. The red velvet cupcake won on the tv series cupcake wars and I can definitely say for good reason! read more

Really good food, love the coffee. The establishment doesn't seem to believe in aluminum foil so if you're getting take out be sure to bring your own. read more

While a little crowded to order (you order from line) it is really quick. Food is high quality and comes out fast. A nice neighborhood place. read more

The service is always friendly and prompt. The drinks are def on the sweet side, but all of the cashiers and baristas are familiar w the menu and are amazing at recommending tweaks to their drinks to fit your taste. The food is pretty good - from the Omelets to the Friday fish taco special (which is a Must Try!), delish! read more

A local favorite,for a reason. Strong coffee, great eggs, and a wonderful outdoor setting with award winning pastries,too! What more could you ask for in your favorite coffee shop--AND it's locally owned, no mermaids here! I like spending my money where it can go to a local family.Now I know Joe is not "needy" lol, but a hard working family deserves to make a good living,right? Joe's Coffee shop is a place I always take out of town guests for a real taste of Gilbert! read more

The Coffee Shop is a unique local place in Gilbert which I originally learned about it on Cupcake Wars. My favorite item there is the iced chai tea latte. I could have one latte after the other! I try out iced chai tea lattes at a lot of different coffee shops ... Definitely recommend trying it out here. Otherwise, the breakfast food is decent. I've tried out the veggie scramble, one of the burritos (can't remember which), & also the all American breakfast. Nothing to write home about but satisfying. Since I did see them on cupcake wars, I tried a couple of their cupcakes & other sweets. While really pretty looking, they're not that tasty. The cupcakes are really dense & the frosting is too sweet. I'd say the best part of this place is the ambiance especially when the weather is nice. There's a lot of outdoor seating with a bunch of greenery surrounding the area. The only problem is there are always a lot of flies around. I've seen them sitting in / around the food area & the employees don't shoo them away. If you're in the area, stop by and give it a shot. read more

Another great coffee shop :) This one is perched amidst the fields of Agritopia, and the building itself is actually an old tractor shed. Once more, a "Joe's" project that has a retro/modern industrial feel. The dining room has a nice amount of tables and chairs and there is a sitting room at the back with some comfy couches and coffee tables - definitely a cozy spot. The large patio is lovely when the weather is right and the surrounding foliage keeps it from befalling the "parking lot effect" that so many Arizona patios face (parking lot effect definition: a great patio that is spoiled by a view of parked cars, smells of exhaust, and sounds of traffic - those things the Coffee Shop is NOT, thank goodness) They have an awesome bakery counter (My favorite thing!) Try to get there in the morning for some DELICIOUS muffins, which are shaped like little loaves instead of like traditional muffins. I always try to find random seasonal flavors that aren't always there - the best one I've had was a strawberry lemon poppyseed muffin - to die for! Also high marks to the cinnamon roll, a peanut butter chocolate scone, and any of the cupcakes. The cookies and whoopie pies are hit and miss - they look adorable but don't quite stand up to the other offerings. The food-food is also great - again, my preference is breakfast and we always share the Papas Breakfast Burrito (with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and salsa) as it is HUGE and definitely large enough for two, particularly if you're also getting a pastry. I've tried the Turkey Cranberry sandwich at lunchtime and it was tasty as well. I have not actually had their coffee, but my sister and grandmother, who are both connoisseurs, swear by it so I feel comfortable recommending that as well. As for me, I'm usually ordering a big glass of fresh OJ. I wish that they were open later (they close at 8 or 9pm most nights, 4pm on Sundays) - its the type of place I often think of for a late night snack and coffee once I've put the little one to bed and I'm always disappointed to remember they're already closed! Lastly, as of my last visit with my son they did NOT have a changing table in the women's bathroom. Considering the large numbers of families/moms who frequent the shop, it really seems like a given and I was a bit shocked that they didn't have one - I ended up toting my son and what was left of my meal out to my SUV to change his diaper in the back, which doesn't exactly match up to the serene coffee shop experience I'm planning on when I come out to the Coffee Shop :) read more

The Coffee Shop - New Farmy spring center pieces on the tables - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Love the location, staff is friendly and if you don't know what you want. Cashier would really help you out on what to choose. Outside seating is very clean along with interior. Got the California Club sandwich and strait delicious. Can't wait to try their breakfast again. read more

The best coffee shop I've ever been! So adorable. Great outdoor seating and dog friendly. The food is incredible and the coffee is great. They are always busy though! read more

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I am delighted to have this place within walking distance of my house. It's a great place to have brunch with the neighbors, meet a friend for lunch, or just kill some time while you wait for your cleaning ladies to finish up. I get iced coffee a lot, and I appreciate the stevia packets nearby since they dissolve quickly. Their chai is very good, more sweet than spicy. Breakfast is wonderful especially since they added some new menu items like the rosa sandwich with egg whites and pesto. I also love the vegan benedict. They really know how to season and cook tofu properly. The San Diegan is everyone's favorite; I sub avocado for bacon. Lunch is great too. The tomato basil sandwich is one of the best veggie sandwhiches I've ever had. I often make my own version at home during the summer. The vegan taco salad wrap is killer too. I gave half to a meat and potatoes coworker, and he loved it! My husband and neighbor both love the turkey cranberry sandwich and order it almost every time we go. They are known for their desserts for good reason. Scones are my favorite, perhaps because they contain an almost lethal amount of butter. The vegan red velvet cupcake is much better than the one at Sprinkles. I'm sure that it helps that it's made by an actual vegan (one of the co-owners). I was hesitant to try the coffee and cigarettes cupcake, but my curiosity finally got to me. I was surprised how much I liked it. It was like a more flavorful and complex vanilla. I've never smoked so I couldn't taste the tobacco, but my husband said the tobacco flavor is there. read more

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Coming here is my favorite thing about living in Gilbert. I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is beautiful, I love to staff my day out coming here. Agritopia as a whole is gorgeous and has such great energy. I have had many of the food; My favorite being fish tacos on Friday and the San Diegan omelette. The owner (I'm pretty sure) seems very involved here, I see him there more often than not, cooking, running food, ETC. That isn't too common nowadays so I consider it quite a novelty and I really appreciate it. The employees are young and kind. I love chai teas especially with added espresso and The Coffee Shop has the best one yet that I've ever had! No matter how dirty I get it or what type of milk I request. I only have one small comment to cherry on top of this place; the drinks don't seem to be mixed together very much - when I grab a spoon and swirl and mix my drink myself it tastes 10x more amazing! I just wish it was a little less separated when it's called out and I have my first sip. But that is a very minor complaint, if any. Did I mention their treats? Always fresh and absolutely delicious - from coffee cake to cookie dough cupcakes! Thank you so much for running such a beautiful place, it brightens my darkest days. read more

I come here pretty often as this is a great place to get some work done and have great food and drinks. I stopped in here this afternoon to get some out of the four wall office time and was going to treat myself to one of those amazing whoopie pies. Coconut it was and it tasted very good until I came across the red hair that managed to bake it's way into the side of the sweetness. (I am blond, not naturally, but still blond ) I brought it out the counter and the young man was very apologetic. I sat back down and he came over shortly with a $15 coupon for next time. Because they are local and because they took care of their customer, I will be back. read more

The coffee and the food are good here. I suggest the breakfast burritos! I agree with most other yelp-ers. The service isn't great. They are not overly friendly. There is always a long line and it's always very crowded. It can be hard to find a seat inside and it can be very noisy inside. I prefer to sit outside on the patio when it's nice out! Also, they frequently get my coffee order wrong (wrong milk, wrong syrup, wrong size, etc) but they will fix it if i tell them. They just aren't super nice about it. I like coming here because it's close to my house, but it's not worth driving out of the way for. read more

The Coffee Shop - I asked for skim milk and got 2% milk . This happens regularly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

My mom and I came here for coffee and sweets after enjoying a nice breakfast at Joes Farm House. As we walked in we were overcome by the delicious coffee aroma! It was my moms birthday so she picked out a beautiful looking expresso cupcake. I asked the women working the register what I should get and she picked out a coconut cookie thing, I don't really remember what it was called. But it was GREAT. Coconut is my favorite and it also had chocolate chips in it! I also order some chai tea. It was so lovely and refreshing! All in all, this place is a perfect for a nice, relaxing morning with a cup of coffee and tasteful pastry. read more

The Coffee Shop - Chai tea and some sweets to go! She spelled my name right! (: - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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This is a go-to spot for coffee and breakfast. Their monsoons are to die for and the workers are always so sweet and friendly. I always leave feeling a little happier than when I arrived! Indoor seating isn't always available when it's hot and busy but when the weather's nice, it's the perfect spot to grab a coffee and walk around outside. Honestly I'm not a huge fan of their baked goods but everything else I've tried has been amazing! Plus I love supporting local(: read more

Love the vibe here !!! Great food, greT drinks, friendly staff and a great overall experience!!! I'm so glad I live close to this place!!

This is one of my favorite places. I come here to study or socialize. If you are coming to study, make sure your computer has a full charge because the only plugs they have are in the back room. When coming for food, especially at lunchtime, the line is usually very long. Not the place for a quick bite. Their coffee is really good and they have almond milk! I have never been disappointed by their food. I would recommend the tomato basil or veggie sandwiches. read more

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Great atmosphere! Very laid back! I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich. It's pretty great, but could use a bit more pesto. Comes with L.O.T, but wasn't expecting spring mix on it. Kinda strange that it isn't leaf lettuce. Wasn't expecting Fritos at all. I knew it came with chips, but was definitely expecting to see kettle or regular potato chips. Maybe offer a choice? Iced peppermint white mocha is only okay. Can't taste the peppermint at all, and the Expresso taste is really really strong (but some might like that). Overall, a good experience. Will be back again. read more

The Coffee Shop - Iced peppermint white mocha, chicken pesto, Fritos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Food and coffee were delicious. But I won't be back during the Pandemic. Two busy cash registers right next to each other, lots of non-mask-wearing customers, no real social distancing. read more

DISAPPOINTED!! I would be weary spending your money here. Pre-Covid this place was much better. The money I spent ($9+ with a tip) for a green tea and a bagel with vegan cream cheese will not be wasted again here that's for sure. Get your bagels from a real bagel place and go to any other coffee shop but this one. Also, the mask thing.... yeah I felt like Gilbert has its own rules or something. If you are not comfortable with the whole Covid thing do not go near here at all. Too many people not following any kind of safety precautions. read more

Been here many times. Great place to come with the kids, so much grass around here for them to run around and enjoy coupled with the delicious cupcakes! I tried the San Diegian today and it was so good! A must try for sure. Just love coming to this place, foods has NEVER been a disappointment. read more

The Coffee Shop - Coffee and the San Diegian! Mmmmmm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Loved it! Stopped in for a quick lunch and I loved every second. I was surprised to find such good eats in the Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler area, as a lot of places are chain restaurants. I had a veggie sandwich, which was light, fresh, and tasty. I also had a black coffee and a beautiful funfetti whoopie pie. It was such a yummy treat to end the meal. It was pretty decadent, so I split it with a friend and was still satisfied. Restaurant is open, spacey, with nice seating both inside and outside. Prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. It may not be the most amazing sandwich of my life, but it was very good, and I'd definitely go back, especially for more dessert. Give it a go! I'll be back when I'm in the area. read more

The Coffee Shop - Funfetti whoopie pie and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

What a great little find. Located right next to Joes Farm Grill. Decided to meet some moms for a little get together. We all ordered some coffee, drinks and treats. There were some couches to lounge in the back. We stayed for a while and got to chat, the kids made more noise than I'm sure some customers liked, lol. Anyway, lots of ppl doing work stuff around us. They have a community style table up front. The drinks and pastries were great. I had a hot chai tea (big train). Just like I remembered it tasting, yum. I'll definitely be back! read more

We live right around the corner from here and love Joe's Farm Grill so figured we would give this place a try since they are known for their sweet treats. I couldn't wait to grab a few desserts for the family to try. I was so disappointed because it all looked so good BUT there were flies inside the dessert area just having a field day with the sweets! They were all over the desserts. We had to walk out because of this. Disappointed that the glass sliding door could have just been kept shut so this could have been prevented. This was an automatic turn off. read more

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returned to The Coffee Shop at Agritopia today for the most perfect lemon cupcake I have ever seen and tasted. I will post a picture of my happy self eating it too. read more

The Coffee Shop - the perfect lemon cupcake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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If only it were closer. Or if only I was. I would marry this wonderful gem of a business and call it a day. The cupcakes are delish. The latte is as close to on par as I suppose I can ask for. The ambience is stellar. And the line was in direct relation to its awesomeness. I cannot go often, but if I could, I would. Oh, and I asked if they could make gluten-free cupcakes. They said they could make any flavor gluten-free, though I am not confident in that, it still cracks the whip on any other cupcakery out there. Now if only I were rich and well, had a car, I would move there in a hot second. Too bad for me. Good for them. read more

A fun little spot. Gorgeous to sit outside between October-May. Good is alright (little pricey) and coffee is ok! Fun spot to meet up with friends read more

Great breakfast spot and local coffee shop. If you come on the weekend in the morning expect it to be busy. Came here for the first time in the afternoon and It actually an amazing place to get a late coffee/ tea and hang out. It isn't very busy in the afternoon and they are open late. Great outdoor seating. read more