The Most Delicious Cafes in Mesa

Better Buzz Coffee - Surprise

★★★★☆ 4 (46)

"This is our second time into the Better Buzz Coffee that just opened in Surprise, Arizona. We've gone through the drive-through both times and find it very convenient. This café reminds me of a Dutch Bros in the way that the service is very friendly and the workers are waiting outside by the to-go order menu to speak to customers and take payment. Since it was our first couple times and we asked lots of questions, we found talking to a human in-person to be very helpful.I'm seriously considering replacing Starbucks and other cafés I visit with this café because the food that is offered here is the sort of food that I would prefer buying/consuming. The choices are healthier and look more appetizing to me. They've got a really good lunch and breakfast menu . They've got a nice variety of coffee, teas and smoothies as well. We're usually coming back from the gym when we stop in so my daughter can get a nice smoothie for recovery.Baristas and staff are still being trained at this location. I think because our food was taking so long to come out, the barista showered us with gifts such as a free reusable Better Buzz reusable cup with lid. It's very nice looking with an all black cup and lid and the Better Buzz logo written in gold. She said you can bring the cup back in and get a discount on beverages. She also gave us a free stickers - yay!! Who doesn't love a free sticker? Today we ordered:- Pink Dragon Smoothie - my daughter loved this. It looks so vibrantly beautiful as well, with a strong fuschia color. You can really taste the bananas and the apple juice along with some other berries and ingredients. Bee pollen is sprinkled on top.- Small Hot Latte with Coconut Milk - they serve a nice good classic latte- Yogurt Bowl (Coconut Yogurt) - I was surprised by how yummy this was, and I ended up eating the entire bowl myself, even though it looked huge. This was such a delicious treat with real honeycomb, fresh berries and granola topping a generous portion of coconut yogurt. Greek yogurt is also available.- 3 Seed Avocado Toast - a nice light, citrusy snack toast. Not too filling, but satisfying.They have a rewards program here. I haven't signed up yet, but I need to as soon as possible because this is going to become one of my Local stops."

Agave's Restaurant at Harrah's Ak Chin

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (67) • $$

"Great customer service and yummy food I will definitely be going back soon with my mom"

Aftermarket

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)

"This under the radar coffee shop is fantastic. The space is fantastic for working on your laptop or socializing. The spot is just on the side off Grand Ave. and feels cool and modern. The space is bright and lined with cool photographs and art. There is ample seating to either sit alone or with others. The staff here is great. Every time I have gone the baristas have been very friendly and helpful. I've told them what kind of drink I'm feeling like and they point me towards something very, very flavorful that hits the spot. I recommend the bizou. This coffee drink has a hint of honey in it that makes your standard iced coffee even better. The chai is also great and easily beats out any that I've had at other cafes. The signage isn't super clear on the building so be sure to look out for the pop up sign on the sidewalk. The spot is to the left of Bacanora a few doors down. Parking is pretty easy around the cafe with street parking and a big lot between Grand and 15th."

Snakes & Lattes Tempe

★★★★☆ 4 (684) • $$

"This place was awesome! Anyone in to board gaming or cards or anything in that non electrical, non digital department should run here. Staff were so friendly Ella was our home slice who chatted it up with us wile we waited for our drink. We were grateful for the conversation. This place was huge and beyond clean and tidy. The manager knew so much about every single game there it was wild. I got an iced mocha with oat milk and it was delicious and absolutely made with love. We plan on taking mini me back there for family game day.This place was an excellent find on our let's explore Az more tour that Sbl and I have been on for the past year."

Lunch Time Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (81) • $

"Great lil hidden gem. Came across Lunch Tome Cafe when I was looking for food near my new job. I've tried breakfast sandwiches as well as lunch and both are delish. My coworkers are even hooked now. They knew nothing about this place until I found it. We have now made it a point to grab breakfast or lunch here a few times a month. Very good spot"

The Cafe at Cornerstone

★★★★☆ 3.5 (2) • $$

"My plan today was to try out a new coffee shop peacefully sit in and enjoy the afternoon before grocery shopping, but I was a bit disappointed. Coffee was decent, but lacked pizzazz. Atmosphere was a bit uncomfortable. The cafe is situated in the sunny corner of a giant, echoing lobby, yet all of the 7-8 tables are crowded closely together near the door. I thought they were closed when I came in, due to the pastry cases displaying nothing but dirty napkins, uncomfortable silence, stares from the families camping out on every table on their tablets, and the barista looking up from her phone without a greeting. I'm assuming that if you go to this church you will feel like you belong here, but I did not. I drank my coffee in my car."

Grand Canyon Beverage

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (17) • $

"I could not rave about this place more! GCBC is a super fun place to study and hang out. I'm a big fan of their coffee, especially since they have a ton of milk alternatives (I recommend oat milk!!) Their breakfast sandiches too are BOMB. 10/10 would recommend! The baristas are polite & make great conversation. Warning!! Lines can get long during a rush but I promise it's worth it! & if loud-ish music isn't your thing, maybe try out the other location at Roadrunner! All in all, GCBC provides a fun environment with great food, coffee, and service!"

My Sisters Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (39) • $$

"This place is a gem ! A family restaurant with the cooks doing the serving and what a wonderful experience"

El Cafezito

★★★★★ 4.6 (142) • $

"Was in the area and had to swing by and check it out! This place did not disappoint, I had the mazapan latte and it was super delicious! I wish I had a crepe because others around me had one and it looked yummy. Looking forward to coming back and getting one and trying a new latte flavor. The two ladies working were super sweet and knew both English and Spanish."

Dj's Bagel Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (353)

"Delicious coffee. The bagels are always so fresh. The staff is patient, there are a lot of choices..... today I got the breakfast bagel with bacon (you can get ham, Canadian bacon, fried bologna, omg the list is so long, basically whatever you'd want on a breakfast bagel they got it! We also got a Happy Wrap- turkey and avocado. It was ok (lots of avocado) I love avocado but it was a little too much The cannoli was soooo good. Oh and the Greek pasta salad. It came with a small side.... It was THE BEST! I actually went back in and got a 1lb container to take with me to work. Outside and indoor seating."

Shaghf Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (120)

"I love how one Yelper Sabine T wrote," this stunning cafe comes to our desert from another desert around the world (the UYE)." This is a coffee shop established in the UAE since 2018, and cool to have this here in Phoenix! Tonight, after yoga class, I needed to catch up on some work and I was in Tempe. This coffee shop came up in my searches as closing late and this has been a place on my list to visit, so I popped in around 7pm.The place is very close to ASU and in a shopping plaza with lots of other stores. Ample parking available in shared lot. The place is very inviting and spacious. It's probably one of the most diverse places I have been here in Phoenix. Lots of students too and many studying. I love the ambiance here, lots of cool lights and decorations (including sculpture monkeys hanging off ropes with lights). And the music they played was poppy, happy music, almost identical to my own play list.The workers here are very friendly and helpful. The woman that took my order was very sweet. I wanted to try the karak chai and she gave me a sample of it. It's a bit like Indian chai with lots of spices and not sweet at all. I loved it!I also tried the Dubai chocolate as I saw lots on social media about it. For close to $9, I think next time I'll pass. It's kind of a novelty and curiosity got to me haha. It's pistachio flavored and it's really good, but you have to consume it immediately as it will melt. I didnt know that, so by time I wanted to eat more of it, it had mostly melted on my plate! When it's melted, it tastes a bit like a pistachio flavored Nutella.I enjoyed getting work done here and I sat at a high top seat facing the parking lot as there were outlets available there.The coffee shop has good traffic in and out, was clean and just a great atmosphere to work. And it's open until midnight on weeknights and 1am on weekends! I'll definitely be back again! Great addition near ASU campus!"

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market

★★★★☆ 3.5 (735) • $$

"7 years since the last review. I did not ever live here yet!Hillside Spot has consistently been the best place to eat for us over the last 7 years! We have tried almost everything on the menu and have not found one thing wrong, or lacking in any way with any of the meals we were served. My favorite is the 50/50. I like to get a sandwich or salad with whatever soup they are serving that month. Again have always been impressed with whatever the soup is and adding a salad or sandwich to the makes it just the right amount of food. I am diabetic and my hubby is pre-diabetic, so the most wonderful thing for us is that we can order great-tasting food and not worry about our blood sugars getting out of control. Yes, we try to stay away from fries, chips, etc but Hillside offers fruit or salad as great alternative sides to choose from. Although their fries are delicious, we will share them once in a while. Choices! That is what we love most about Hillside Spot.Service is always good. I like that they hover on the periphery and are not interrupting with questions, but are there when needed. Finally the beer list. The beer selection is very good. Hubby likes to have one once in a while and the selection is great. Even have Wren House!"

85°C Bakery Cafe-Chandler

★★★★☆ 3.8 (187) • $

"I used to take trips to California to visit friend's and to also swing by 85! I am loving all the asian places in the 99 Ranch plaza. I always fill up my tray with the Hot Dog Cheese bread. Warm it up and it tastes even better! My go to drink is the Sea Salt Jasmine Green Tea. But their seasonal drinks are always a hit. Recently loving the Taro Lavender Latte and the Matcha Mango Latte. They're so sweet and refreshing! Download the app and sign up for the rewards!"

AJ's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (31) • $$

"A perfectly cooked breakfast! Scrambled eggs are fluffy, creamy, and not over seasoned. Crispy tasty bacon. Breakfast potatoes with crispy outside and soft inside. Coffee is delicious and flavorful. This cook rocks! And Linda is the perfect serve. Thank you for getting my day off to a great start."

Merci French Cafe & Patisserie

★★★★☆ 4.1 (637)

"Wow wow wow!!!The spinach and goat cheese quiche was amazing. Best quiche I've ever had. Light and fluffy and plenty of goat cheese and spinach. Perfect balance of flavors. The side of hash browns is perfectly crispy and buttery. Again spot on. The side salad dressing was delicious and freshThe crab eggs benedict is also very delicious. The English muffin was crispy and well toasted and the crab flavor was delicious. The hollandaise sauce I loved. Compliment the crab perfectly. The coffees were also good. The Americano and cappuccino. The Apple Normandy tart was amazing as well. Flaky and buttery crust and cherry flavor and apples? So so good!!! Service was excellent. Dog friendly patio.Best breakfast we have had in Scottsdale so far!!"

Squarz Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (254) • $$

Cup of Joe Market Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"Cute little shop, which also serves startbucks coffee. Great spot to stop for a quick cup! The shop also sells various clothing and gear. Snacks and other drinks."

First Watch

★★★★☆ 3.6 (135) • $$

"Delicious breakfast! Party of two seated immediately on a busy weekend morning. We both absolutely loved our breakfast of the double crunch breakfast tacos, and breakfast sandwich and my son loved his coffee drink. Service was very quick and friendly. Bathrooms were clean. What More could you ask for? Would definitely come again"

Chelsea's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (550) • $$

"Very nice restaurant with a comfortable feel. It's an indoor outdoor place. Comfortable inside and bar that leads to a tree covered outside patio. The staff was on point and our waitress was always there when we needed her. Parking is limited but they do have free valet. It's busy around noon but clears out after 1:30 on weekdays. The food was excellent. We had the green chile burger, the Hawaiian blackened swordfish, Caesar salad, and chicken tortilla soup. All were excellent. The swordfish got rave reviews. Excellent fresh cuisine in a comfortable upscale environment to hangout or impress friends."

Fair Trade Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (456) • $$

"I saw this place on ticktock and well because I love coffee I gave it a try. First the place is big they have plenty of sitting space inside out in the front and out in the back. Looks like they allow pets a saw a costumer with his pet. There was a little of multi tasking from the staff and that can create a some confusion. We had to make two transactions as there was staff changing tasks. I did not got to try any pastries as they didn't look very fresh. I would give this place another try just to try another coffee. I tried la Guerita and it was a good coffee. My husband as usual improvised and got an americano with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."

Helpings Café at UMOM New Day Centers

★★★★★ 4.7 (58) • $

"What a delightful place. It's a happy space with great service. Food is homemade and tasty. Full line of Starbucks drinks for your morning coffee stop. Best part is their training program helps people learn a skill and get a job, and proceeds go to UMOMs services."

Cafe Hodgepodge

★★★★★ 4.7 (46) • $$

"Loved the vibe. Very cute and cozy space with friendly chatter from staff and diners alike.Loved that they offer a half portion of the eggs Benedicts as I sometimes have trouble finishing meals. Very tasty!"

Runway 5 Café

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (12)

"I found this to be an excellent airport cafe. Restaurants at airports tend to lean toward the "diner" route with lots of greasy selections and not much imagination. Runway 5 Cafe presents a higher-tier experience, with menu items that reflect the owner's tastes. So you have familiar fare, but fresher, with better ingredients, and an innovative slant. The cheesesteak grilled cheese is only one example. The breakfasts are fresh, hot and tasty. The sandwiches are top-notch, and there are some unique menu selections. The place is brand new and I think it's still ironing out the kinks. John- the owner- didn't have any help when we were in, so he was juggling a lot. You may wait a little longer than a greasy spoon. They don't have a soda fountain yet so it's cans and bottles, but that's hardly an issue. Service is good in that John really cares about the food and his clients. It's a breath of fresh air. I wish only the best for Runway 5 Cafe. Flying in and having a great meal Is always a pleasure."

Blackberry Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (252) • $$

"I've been here twice and wish I give more than five stars as I tend not to be a breakfast gal. The food was fantastic, the service was spot on. Michelle was our server and she was amazing! Bonus Good coffee. If your looking for a great breakfast this is the place."

Cafe de Bangkok - Gilbert

★★★★★ 4.6 (441) • $$

"My husband and I both had Cafe de Bangkok bookmarked for quite some time and finally got the opportunity to stop by for dinner. We had gone in the late afternoon, around 4:30pm on a Saturday. As expected, they weren't very busy but had more people comeing in as it grew closer to 5pm.Our sever made some recommendations from their menu; we went with the Yellow Curry with chicken (mild / medium), Guay Teaw Nam Tok (hot), and roti bread. The curry was nice and thick with a good amount to chicken and potatoes, it also had really good flavor. I typically don't like much spice but agreed with the recommended mild/medium spice level as it added a nice kick. My husband really enjoyed the noodle soup. It had a nice broth that had a good balance of spiciness and tartness, it came with a nice filling amount of noodles and pork/meatballs.Overall, we were very satisfied with our food. Their menu consists of a lot of the traditional items you'd expect to see at a Thai restaurant but they have some that I've never heard of before as well. I'm looking forward to returning to dine here again!"

Better Buzz Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.7 (94) • $

"I don't live near here, but wanted to find out what the buzz about this San Diego chain was all about. This Phoenix location is the first in Arizona for Better Buzz Coffee. I came here not too long after their opening when the lines were still a little crazy. I feel that they were efficient in moving the line as best as they could. Better Buzz Coffee serves a variety of handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, teas, cold brews, smoothies, pastries and grilled sandwiches. The location has a drive-thru or you can sit and enjoy your drink inside. They have a lot of merchandise like hats, shirts and mugs, They also sell their coffee products to make at home. Better Buzz Coffee offers canned energy drink flavors called Buzz Energy. I was intrigued by their Moroccan Spice and Horchata Lattes, but opt for their classic Best Drink Ever. I wouldn't call it the best, but I did my first drink from here. I read that they are opening a location in the East Valley (close to home) and look forward to trying new flavors there."

Mickey D's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (294) • $$

"This rating is for breakfast only. Busy AJ and East Mesa favorite located on the North side of Apache Trail.Parking is largely an unmarked dirt lot on the east side of the building with a few paved Handicap spaces. Atmosphere is dated country kitchen with a fair sized dining area with tables. Unfortunately this place is crazy busy for good reason so expect 30+ minutes waits during peak hours.Group and large parties can reserve the party room in the rear. This area is staffed separately including bar service which is where our Red Friday's group used to meet. Menu is breakfast, lunch and dinner with all day breakfast.My pick and their patrons favorite is the Biscuits and Gravy. An order is all I can eat. Service is friendly and I've never seen servers hustling like here.Despite a long wait in the main dining area my score is for service and excellent country breakfast!$$"

King Of Gyros And Café

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"We placed an order for takeout and something was all out; the owner called me immediately and let me know so my order wouldn't be delayed. Then, I picked up the order and when I got back to the office, she called to say she left something off by accident. I went back to pick it up and she was SUPER apologetic and gave me a drink of my choice on the house. Even with the little hiccups in the order, she made it right and honestly the food was great! Will absolutely continue to patron."

Jake Break Cafe

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (13) • $

"Service is friendly, so not sure why others would say they're rude. I've eaten here several times, and food has always been fresh and delicious. I personally don't listen to reviews from admitted past employees, because I don't know if they're lying about how they were treated. They may have been a terrible employee who got fired, and now are out for revenge.If you're looking for a delicious meal at a good price with friendly service this place is for"

Inner Circle Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (261) • $

""Avocado, what makes you think you're so holy? You're gonna be guacamole before too long. " (Weird Al, parody of "Desperado") Much like my own inner circle, this cafe is quirky, welcoming, and comfortable to hang out with. It also provides a cool respite for those melting in the scorching Arizonan summer heat (It's a dry heat, they said!)Thirsty and exhausted from our walk, my girlfriend and I stumbled across Inner Circle where we cooled down with an iced tea and the most heavenly blended cherry mocha. It was neither overly sweet, nor did it have an unpleasant artificial aftertaste. It's not on the main menu, but ask for it!While loafing with our drinks, we decided we needed toast--a pre-lunch snack, or "snunch", if you will! My friend ordered the Avocado Toast, topped with tomatoes, cucumber, and sprouts, while I ordered the Nutella/Banana Toast. Both were smallish, tasty portions with thin toast, fitting the bill nicely. Eclectic art on the walls combined with conversation piece coffee mugs that instructed one to "Do epic $*!t" and "Let that $*!t go" served up humorous entertainment during our meal. Properly refueled, we left on our merry way, keeping in mind our new motto: Do epic $*!t, let that $*!t go, and come here with your inner circle."

Kokobelli Bagel Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (405) • $

"Saw this place on Instagram had to go visit!Extremely cute and quaint local owned shop.So many options of bagel, spreads, and sandwiches.My wife got the cinnamon raisin bagel with butter and cinnamon sugar. I tried the French Toast Bagel. Highly recommend trying absolutely delicious."

Driftwood Coffee

★★★★★ 4.5 (258) • $

"Driftwood is so cute and quiet. The neighborhood is exactly the same! Clean, quiet, down the street from the shop is a community center, behind the shop is a completely shaded play area with tables and chairs to lounge while the kids play. The area is almost complete fenced in which was my favorite part of the location. Haha the seasonal coffees are very creative. I tried, "The Remix" and to my delighted surprise, there were real peanuts in the bottom. The pastries are from a local bakery and very flavorful. Jacob, from Mystic Coffee in Gilbert is one of the roasters at this shop and then it made sense why the coffee itself was so good. Haha The handcrafted drinks take a little longer than your average coffee shop but will not disappoint."

Florence Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (93) • $

"Delicious! The food is hot and cooked like my mom used to cook. I got the eggs Benedict SBT (spinach, bacon, and tomato). This was cooked totally perfect. The spinach was cooked and delicious. The tomato was warm. Everything meshed perfectly together. I also got hashbrowns which were perfectly cooked. Hubby got eggs, bacon and biscuits and gravy. Everything was cooked perfect and totally delicious. The wait staff was friendly and greeted us immediately. The food came out quick."

Morning Squeeze

★★★★☆ 3.6 (369) • $$

Chin Up Donuts + Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (56)

"Nice donut and coffee spot in Old Town Scottsdale. They have it's the perfect spot to sit a spell and chat with friends. The environment is cozy. They have milk alternatives and vegan donuts available. It's counter service and it's pretty quick especially with only one person working at the time I visit."