If you’ve ever been to Phoenix, you know we have an amazing coffee scene. With dozens of local coffee shops around downtown, there’s always a new place to get your caffeine fix.
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When living at Moontower, you’re just steps away from Roosevelt Row and many unique coffee shops. Whether you’re looking for a spot to get some work done or a coffee to go, downtown Phoenix has a plethora of options.
For this reason, we’ve compiled this list of what we consider to be the nine best coffee shops in downtown Phoenix.
Best Coffee Shops in Downtown Phoenix
1. Songbird Coffee + Tea House
Distance from Moontower: 1 min walk
Address: 812 N 3rd St Ac, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Instagram: @songbirdcoffeehouse
With an emphasis on supporting local, Songbird prides itself on creating a home-away-from-home experience in their shop. With Arizona-sourced grounds, they offer delicious coffee, espresso and tea drinks. You can also try a house-made pastry or breakfast sandwich!
Photo courtesy of songbirdcoffeehouse.com
2. Kähvi Coffee + Cafe
Distance from Moontower: 3 min walk
Address: 214 E Roosevelt St #2, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Instagram: @drinkkahvi
Kähvi offers premium coffee inspired by Tulum, Mexico and Scandinavian coffee shops. Not only do they offer a variety of coffee and tea drinks, they also have a breakfast menu and an assortment of beer, wine and cocktails.
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Photo courtesy of visitphoenix.com
3. First Place Coffee at The Churchill
Distance from Moontower: 4 min walk
Address: 901 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Instagram: @firstplacecoffee
First Place Coffee is downtown Phoenix’s beloved specialty coffee truck, serving a variety of delicious coffee and tea beverages. You can find them on Monday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Churchill.
Photo courtesy of azcentral.com
4. Futuro
Distance from Moontower: 5 min walk
Address: 909 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Instagram: @futurocoffee
Sharing their space with hair salon Palabra, Futuro is a minimalist coffee shop that markets itself as a center for social interactions. Honoring their Mexican heritage, their menu serves delicious coffee beverages, including their signature Cajeta.
Photo courtesy of purecoffeeblog.com
5. Xanadu Coffee Co.
Distance from Moontower: 8 min walk
Address: 625 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Instagram: @xanadu.coffee
Known for their coffee roasting, Xanadu finally opened a shop on 7th Street in 2020. Not only do they serve made-to-order coffee beverages, but you can also explore their wholesale products, including coffee grinders, other coffee or tea making equipment, and barista training.
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Photo courtesy of xanaducoffee.com
6. Fair Trade Cafe
Distance from Moontower: 9 min walk
Address: 1020 S 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Instagram: @fairtradecafeaz
Fair Trade Cafe offers a cozy interior to sip on their organic, fair-trade coffee or enjoy an artisan sandwich made in-house. They also feature a local rotating art gallery and other community events in-shop.
Photo courtesy of FairTradeCafeAZ via Twitter.
7. Lola Coffee
Distance from Moontower: 11 min walk
Address: 1001 N 3rd Ave #6, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Instagram: @lolacoffeebar
With beginnings dating back to 1992, Lola Coffee offers carefully-crafted coffee drinks, baked goods, and a full breakfast menu. Lola’s downtown location has been proudly serving the community for over 10 years.
Photo courtesy of Coffee Ken
8. Giant Coffee
Distance from Moontower: 15 min walk
Address: 1437 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Instagram: @giantcoffeeaz
With an emphasis on keeping things simple, Giant Coffee offers all-natural ingredients, featuring only chocolate and vanilla syrup, served in a drip, pour-over or espresso-based drink. You can enjoy your coffee with a house-made pastry or a breakfast burrito from Matt’s Big Breakfast.
Photo courtesy of giantcoffeeaz.com
9. Valley Coffee Company
Distance from Moontower: 12 min walk
Address: 100 W Portland St Suite 108, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Instagram: @vcoffeeco
Valley Coffee focuses their shop on the local Phoenix community, offering Arizona-based coffee, beer, and wine on tap, as well as a variety of small bites. They support the local art community featuring an art wall full of ArtLink Phoenix-curated masterpieces. Plus, you can’t miss their paint nights, hosted on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Photo courtesy of valley-coffee.com
We hope that this guide helps you get started exploring some of the best coffee shops around downtown Phoenix. If you want a coffee recommendation or have any other questions about downtown Phoenix living, contact the Moontower team, who is always happy to help!
