Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale, AZ | Old Town Spots and Beyond

Discover the BEST coffee shops in Scottsdale, Arizona! I've focused on the top spots in Old Town with a few options in other popular areas. These cafes have it all...a welcoming atmosphere, delicious baked goods, and of course, excellent artisan coffee drinks!

Scottsdale is one of my favorite cities to visit in the USA. When I'm not hiking up Camelback Mountain or lying by the pool, you'll most likely find me in Old Town. This is Scottsdale's historic district and the heart of the city.

It has a charming Western vibe, art galleries, shopping, and some of the best restaurants in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area.

After many (as in ten plus) visits to this eternally sunny city, it wasn’t hard to come up with my list of the best coffee shops in Scottsdale. These are the spots I find myself visiting on rotation. 

Whether you're looking for the perfect place for your morning coffee and pastry, a post-hike pick-me-up, or an afternoon to set up shop and get some work done, one of these is sure to fit the bill!

Berdena's has it all. An ideal location in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, space for indoor and outdoor seating, a bright and sunny atmosphere, solid coffee and loose-leaf tea, and the BEST flat white in the city!

While my favorite snack/meal is the breakfast sandwich, their avocado toast was featured in the Phoenix New Times as the best in the city. 

Try the honey lavender cappuccino or cardamon rose latte for something unique. The rotating drinks are always very good, like the winter spice latte or pumpkin spice latte.

Berdena's makes their syrups in-house, so the flavors are usually delicate and not sickly sweet. 

The baked goods selection is always fresh with rotating items. If the homemade cinnamon rolls are available, grab one before they sell out!

For something more substantial, try the breakfast sandwich (amazing) and breakfast burrito.

WiFi is available and the baristas are so kind.

Schmooze opened in 2018 with a focus on shared office space. It's trendy, spacious, and one of the best coffee shops in Old Town Scottsdale for working remotely.

The inside space has plenty of room (and outlets) if you need to whip out your computer. The pristine patio feels more like a resort than a coffee shop with its lush landscaping and bubbling fountain.

This Scottsdale coffee shop will meet your needs, whether for business or pleasure. In addition to the extensive common area space, Schmooze also offers conference rooms to rent for those needing more space or privacy.

The menu is extensive and goes far beyond your typical cafe fare. A full bar/cocktail menu is available along with a scrumptious breakfast and lunch menu.

My favorite breakfast items are the Breaking Bad breakfast burrito, breakfast bowl, and breakfast BLT sandwich.

The 4222 bowl with chicken, quinoa, black beans, and avocado is light and fresh. The chicken focaccia sandwich and Schmooze burger are sure winners for a hearty appetite. 

My go-to drink is the nitro cold brew.

Simplicity is the name of the game for this Porsche-themed 600-sq. foot Scottsdale coffee shop.

The menu lists your coffee basics (beans are roasted in-house) along with tea, hot chocolate, and cold brew.

The artwork, garage door, and other small touches hint at the owner’s passion for the Porsche brand.

Take your coffee to-go or enjoy the patio space.

Car lovers should check Fourtillfour's calendar for upcoming car-themed events and meetups. Come early, as the streets fill quickly with specialty vehicles.

I found this Scottsdale coffee shop to be a big hit with locals. It was pretty obvious after a few visits that many customers are "regulars" and know the staff by name. 

Be sure to try their house-made syrups. The bergamot and lavender is my favorite, with the brown sugar coming in a close second.

The owners of Press take their coffee seriously. This Scottsdale coffee shop roasts its own beans in-house and offers “coffee 101” courses for other coffee fanatics.

Their beans are top quality and have earned Press several awards and recognitions. Voted best coffee roaster by both Phoenix New Times and Phoenix Magazine's Best of the Valley, best coffee in the state by AZ Food and Wine and Food Network, and more! 

Their Ethiopia Guji roast scored best in the Southwest at 94 points. Other roasts have scooped up several Golden Bean awards (world's largest coffee roaster competition).

Needless to say, their beans are top-notch.

Their drink menu is pretty extensive. You'll find all the regulars...espresso, americano, latte, flat white, drip, chai, matcha, etc. More unique offerings include pour-overs, nitro cold brews, and "shakers" (protein-packed coffee drinks made with cold brew).

Press Coffee Roasters' success has grown its footprint to over ten locations in the Greater Phoenix area. My two favorite (and most convenient for visitors) Scottsdale locations are:

Scottsdale Waterfront - in Old Town Scottsdale near Fashion Square Mall.

Scottsdale Quarter - located in the popular outdoor shopping area of Kierland Commons in North Scottsdale.

Carel Coffee Lab is widely known in the area and loved by Scottsdale/Phoenix residents. Not only does this local coffee roaster supply many Scottsdale coffee shops, restaurants, and hotels with their beans, but they also started the transition to become a community-owned business through equity crowdfunding.

Bean quality, traceability, and sustainability are the pillars of their coffee buying process.

You'll find a mix of tourists, digital nomads, and students (all locations offer WiFi) at this hipster coffee shop.

The casual, industrial atmosphere creates a chill vibe.

Get the cold brew with a homemade golden milk snickerdoodle cookie...if there are any left! The seasonal, homemade poptarts are always a hit.