Scottsdale has a great coffee scene with local specialty coffee shops, aesthetic cafés, and great work-from-coffee spots. Many of the best coffee shops are located in Old Town Scottsdale and North Scottsdale, and several local guides consistently list places like Berdena’s, Press Coffee, Cartel Coffee, and Fourtillfour among the top coffee spots in Scottsdale.
Fourtillfour (Old Town Scottsdale)
Fourtillfour is one of the most unique coffee shops in Old Town Scottsdale and is known for specialty coffee and a vintage car theme. It’s a small, aesthetic coffee shop that’s very popular with locals and car enthusiasts, and it has a great outdoor seating area. This is one of the most well-known local coffee spots in Old Town.
Vibe: Trendy, local, outdoor seating
Good for: Weekend coffee, Old Town mornings
Good for: Weekend coffee, Old Town mornings
Berdena’s (Old Town Scottsdale)
Berdena’s is often ranked as one of the best coffee shops in Scottsdale and is known for specialty lattes, breakfast sandwiches, and avocado toast. It has a bright, modern interior and a great patio, making it a very popular brunch and coffee spot in Old Town.
Vibe: Bright, modern café
Good for: Coffee + breakfast, brunch, working
Good for: Coffee + breakfast, brunch, working
Schmooze Workspace & Café (Old Town Scottsdale)
Schmooze is a coffee shop and coworking space combined, so it’s a great place to work remotely, have meetings, or spend a few hours on your laptop. They serve espresso drinks, breakfast, lunch, and pastries, and it’s very popular with people who work remotely.
Vibe: Work/meeting coffee shop
Good for: Working, meetings, remote work
Good for: Working, meetings, remote work
Press Coffee Roasters (Multiple Scottsdale Locations)
Press Coffee is a local Arizona coffee roaster with multiple Scottsdale locations including Scottsdale Quarter and the Scottsdale Waterfront. They roast their own beans and are known for cold brew, espresso drinks, and locally roasted coffee.
Vibe: Modern coffee shop
Good for: Everyday coffee, working, meetings
Good for: Everyday coffee, working, meetings
Cartel Coffee Lab (Old Town Scottsdale)
Cartel Coffee Lab is a Scottsdale staple known for specialty coffee, cortados, cold brew, and pastries. It’s one of the most popular coffee shops in Old Town and has a very cool industrial interior.
Vibe: Industrial, specialty coffee
Good for: Coffee lovers, Old Town mornings
Good for: Coffee lovers, Old Town mornings
Light Heart Coffee (North Scottsdale)
Light Heart Coffee is a newer Scottsdale coffee shop that has become very popular for its aesthetic interior, specialty drinks, and friendly atmosphere. It’s a great North Scottsdale coffee spot and very Instagram-worthy.
Vibe: Bright, aesthetic coffee shop
Good for: North Scottsdale coffee, meeting friends
Good for: North Scottsdale coffee, meeting friends
Tamosan Coffee Lounge (North Scottsdale)
Tamosan Coffee Lounge is a specialty coffee shop known for high-quality coffee and cold brew. It has a relaxed atmosphere and is a great place to sit and work or meet someone for coffee.
Vibe: Relaxed specialty coffee shop
Good for: Working, coffee meetings
Good for: Working, coffee meetings
Little Snitch (North Scottsdale)
Little Snitch is a North Scottsdale coffee shop and brunch café with a beautiful patio and bakery items. It’s a great morning or brunch coffee spot and has a very Scottsdale-style outdoor atmosphere.
Vibe: Coffee + brunch café
Good for: Morning coffee, brunch, patio
Good for: Morning coffee, brunch, patio
Firefly Organic Coffee & Market (North Scottsdale)
Firefly Organic Coffee focuses on organic coffee, matcha, tea, and healthy food options. It’s a smaller coffee shop but very popular for organic and health-focused drinks and snacks.
Vibe: Organic, health-focused coffee shop
Good for: Healthy drinks, quick coffee stop
Good for: Healthy drinks, quick coffee stop
Scottsdale has a great coffee scene with everything from small specialty coffee shops in Old Town to beautiful cafés in North Scottsdale. Whether you’re looking for a place to work, meet friends, or grab coffee before heading to a hike or golf course, you have to check out one of the coffee shops I mentioned!
