Get Your Morning Going at Scottsdale’s Best Coffee Shops

There’s a long list of reasons why you would make Scottsdale, AZ, your next vacation destination: the gorgeous desert surroundings, for instance, or the many Scottsdale Arizona outdoor adventures that await, or the best luxury vacation rentals Arizona has to offer.

Even on vacation, you might still need your cup of coffee to get you going in the morning. The good news is that there are several Scottsdale coffee shops and Scottsdale cafes that will brighten your early hours with a great cup of joe.

Who has the best coffee in Scottsdale? Let’s take a look at these locations and also at the top luxury vacation rentals in Scottsdale that will make your stay as comfortable and convenient as you can imagine.

Press Coffee

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Press Coffee Roasters is sold at several locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tempe, so even if you’re out and about enjoying all the things this area of Arizona has to offer, you can still get a delicious cup of coffee during your travels.

Press Coffee makes it easy: you can “order ahead, skip the line” as the website says. Easy and convenient!

There are many coffee and espresso blends to choose from, with flavors like dark chocolate, jasmine, cherry, strawberry, caramel, and toasted almond.

Cartel Roasting

With a location in Old Town Scottsdale, Cartel Roasting has espresso, mocha, latte, cappuccino, and filter drip coffees to choose from. Most come with a double shot option so you can get twice the kick to get your day going!

Some new offerings include The Espresso CCL (vegan caramel with coconut almond creamer) and a spiced matcha latte with nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice.

Cartel also has cold brew in cans or freshly made in a glass, hot chocolate, and teas such as chai, herbal tea, and matcha.

There are also six locations throughout Phoenix and a shop in Tempe.

Fourtillfour Café

With the goal to unite people through “the ritual of coffee,” Fourtillfour Café in Scottsdale has a long list of blends, drip coffees, Americano, macchiato, cappuccino, and lattes. Daily latte specials, too.

You can also buy tins of blends or decaf so you can bring the Fourtillfour flavor home with you!

This unique café brings together coffee and car shows; every weekend they host events dedicated to specific vehicles. You might find one weekend devoted to Porsches, while another will focus on Volkswagens.

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

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Scottsdale’s Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea has many classic and cold brew choices so there’s something for everyone.

There are also mouthwatering signature coffees: the Crème Caramel (caramel-coated vanilla latte with whipped cream) and French Vietnamese Au Lait (dark roasted French chicory coffee with sweetened condensed milk).

Pair your selection with pastries or breakfast sandwiches for a tasty brunch in Scottsdale Arizona before heading off hiking, biking, or any other exciting outdoor venture you’re filling your day with.

Berdena’s

Fine coffee and food await at Berdena’s in Scottsdale. Many of their mocha, latte, cappuccino, espresso, and macchiato drinks offer extra or triple shots. Specialties include a honey lavender latte and an espresso tonic.

Among the food choices are avocado toast, parfait, and a breakfast sandwich with ham, egg, cheddar, tomato, arugula, and avocado with a house-made chipotle aioli.

Enjoy the beautiful weather and take your food and drink to the outdoor seating.

Plan Your Visit!

Are you ready to find your new favorite coffee shop in Scottsdale, Arizona? Browse our selection of stunning vacation properties today and find the perfect rental for your stay! 

Where to Stay

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These are well-kept, spacious accommodations from a leader in the vacation rental arena. Yonder offers decades of experience to ensure that you have the most comfortable, enjoyable Scottsdale vacation. These homes have top-notch kitchen amenities, king-sized beds, lush yards, and bed linens for unparalleled customer satisfaction.

Plus, in many cases, you won’t have far to travel to get to one of these spectacular coffee shops so each day gets off to its best possible start.