Fair Trade Cafe

Fair Trade Cafe MakeoverIt's refreshing to see a place get renovated. It made a big difference for the business. When I walked in, I've noticed the vibe is more airy, cozy and inviting. Attention to detail with plugs for laptops and phone chargers. The menu has been reduced to a single sheet front and back. Menu has been reduced. The centerpiece of Fair Trade Cafe is the open bar area. It does make a big difference and more inviting.This sophisticated upscale vibe is what made Fair Trade Cafe a big contender to other coffee houses due to its location and the love that has endured for years. Bravo Bravo

After seeing this cafe all over TikTok, my friends and I were excited to try it! The ambiance is great, and our customer service when we first ordered was too. They have lots of unique options, and do offer coffee flights too. The prices are pretty average (my latte was $8), and I am happy to support a local business. We did go on a Saturday, so it was pretty busy (line out the door). Our lattes were ready within 5 minutes of ordering, and they were not very strong, but they all had great flavor. We understand that food will take longer than coffee! However, we waited 48 MINUTES for a very average bagel sandwich, BLT, and breakfast croissant. When we did get our food, it was cold. The staff did not apologize for the wait, they just said they were very backed up. If I were to come back, it would be just to order coffee.

Stopped by the cafe on a colder, rainy day (yes rainy!) for what was supposed to be a quick coffee and breakfast. Lattes were prepared relatively quickly and were tasty. A chorizo breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito took almost 30 minutes to prepare, which was inexcusable. We were finished our coffees despite sipping on it until it was lukewarm warm before the food came out. One employee did apologize for the delay, but offered no explanation. Fortunately, the food was tasty and satisfied our hunger. In terms of its ambiance, you'll find alot of people working on their laptops and speaking out loud during work meetings and phone calls. Many work quietly and aren't disturbing the peace. There was one particular customer who was yelling and cursing on her call with no warning or repercussion from employees. There were teenagers and children present in the establishment so it was surprising to see that nothing was done about it.

The fall coffee flight is a must! The Cajetita was my favorite, followed by the Cafecito Calabaza and then Sweater Weather. All three drinks were delicious though. The pumpkin concha was also a fun, light and flaky treat! I always love coming here, but it does get busy between 930-10a. The barista was super sweet and working hard to get all of the orders out.

This is a very cute place for coffee and has a nice patio for when the weather isn't too hot. The parking ramp is next to the coffee for easy in and out: We did a networking coffee connect with a non profit I am involved in. The staff were nice and plenty of seating for the group. If you are in central Phoenix o would definitely check this place out.

Love the ambience here and the decor! Coffee is decent but a bit overpriced. I have yet to find a speciality latte there that I like. It's convenient for the location in downtown Phoenix with nice patio seating outside to meet up with friends. It is always pretty busy and sometimes they will have live music or events outside which is nice. Definitely worth a try

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.

Really cool space. Live DJ. People doing working and going on dates. Families with kids here. I had a lemon bar but would definitely come back for their coffee!Parking lot connected to the building in the back.

Fair trade cafe might just be my favorite place to get a matcha! In February they had seasonal drinks and raspberry cold foam and I found my new obsession. I got an iced white chocolate matcha with raspberry cold foam and it was so delicious I think about it daily lol. This place does get very busy though fair warning, the first time I came here we waited over 30 minutes for our food to come out and drinks took quite some time too. I tried the breakfast croissant with bacon which was good, but a little too pricey for what it was. They do have a wide variety of food and drinks though if you are looking for a matcha, coffee, smoothie, or sandwich they got it here. Since they are in downtown they have street parking scattered around and you do need to pay for it, they do not have a parking lot. We tried a few of their seasonal drinks during Valentine's Day like the red velvet coffee, which was nothing special just tasted like an iced coffee but the color was pretty. And my friend got a lavender coffee which was nice and refreshing.

Cozy space for a little hang out with some great tasting drinks and bites. It's very chill and laidback but also very friendly for anyone that would want to try some work done. There's also a small enclosure outside at the front and back for those that want to chill in the sun. The chorizo sandwich on a croissant is recommended, though the chorizo was a bit light on the flavor. The coffees have a great taste and the cold brew was very rounded with a mellow finish; I highly recommend the Black Magic Woman. The service was great; I forgot his name but he was so sweet and his recommendation was so spot on and I really enjoy that when the staff know their menu.