19 Jan 11th–Jan 17th, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | serenity is disturbed slightly by Fourtillfour’s weekly car shows. Check out the online calendar to find the theme of the week, which ranges from Porsches to vintage offroad vehicles. Peruse the shiny wheels with a truly quality coffee in hand. Futuro 909 N. First St. White walls, white tables, and you guessed it, white chairs decorate this minimalistic coffee shop in downtown Phoenix. Despite the decor, Futuro is full of bright flavors. Jorge Ignacio Torres opened the coffee shop in 2016 and since then, has been serving menus, entirely written in Spanish, that infuse flavors from his childhood. Favorites include the Lechera, an espresso drink made with sweetened condensed milk and piloncillo, or unrefined cane sugar and the Cafe de Olla, a cinnamon, anise and citrus sip. For those looking for a little less caffeine, the cinnamon-filled wild rice, almond and oat milk horchata puts a spin on the classic. Peixoto Coffee Roasters 11 West Boston Street, #6, Chandler 3150 E. Ray Road, #100, Gilbert Black-painted walls and a sleek wooden bartop set the mood at this trendy coffee shop in Chandler. But the story behind it is as bright and flavorful as the drinks. Peixoto Coffee’s quality reflects an uncommon maturity. The shop primarily roasts and serves coffee from owner Julia Peixoto Peters’ family farm in Brazil and photos around the space highlight coffee fruit ripening, being harvested and processed. A simple painted map on one of the exposed brick walls puts things in geographic perspective. Peixoto serves a core menu of coffee staples, along with a rotating menu of seasonal specials. Summertime calls for the creamy coconut cold brew, while winter months make the perfect time to sip a hot, rich creation from this skillful coffeehouse. The espresso is dark, the drinks are creamy and the flavors are rich. Peixoto also now has a second location for customers to sip and savor their drinks within Epicenter at Agritopia. Provision Coffee 711 E. Missouri Ave. #115 Over the last couple of years, Provision Coffee has undergone an evolution. But despite its move to uptown Phoenix from its former Arcadia-area location, the quality of the coffee has remained a constant. Provision previously sold coffee from its architectural home on 32nd Street. In September 2022, the business expanded and opened a towering three-story cafe on Missouri Avenue and Seventh Street in uptown Phoenix. Now, the Arcadia location has transitioned into a retail space called Seedhouse, which still serves some Provision drinks, and Provision’s main location is at the uptown shop. On the menu, classics such as Americanos and cappuccinos are available, along with seasonal offerings including the sweet and tart passionfruit-infused latte and spiced honey habanero mocha. The cafe also serves cocktails, brunch and evening bites including tapas and flatbreads. Valentine 4130 N. Seventh Ave. Located in Phoenix’s Melrose District, Valentine occupies the front half of a vintage furniture store. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner but one of the best things on its menu is the coffee. In the squash latte, sweet, blended squash gives the drink a thicker texture than one might expect from an iced coffee drink. But the earthy flavor blends well with rich espresso. The cajeta latte is a sweeter sip, yet equally enjoyable when lounging in the restaurant’s comfortable armchairs. Skip the morning rush with its lines of fash- ionable trendsetters, and visit in the afternoon. As servers set up for dinner service, the cafe empties and allows for the perfect place to sit with your laptop or book and savor a great cup of coffee. WeBe Coffee Roasters 15244 N. Cave Creek Road At WeBe Coffee Roasters, the distribution of space at the shop provides great insight to where this shop’s priorities lie. In the front, a few tables share bench seating as customers hang out and work on their laptops. Then, divided by the ordering counter, the back roughly two-thirds of the space is dedicated entirely to coffee. There are multiple roasting machines, stacks of bagged beans and all the necessary equipment to make the magic happen. This is the perfect spot for coffee nerds to geek out. However, there’s no snobbery here. The coffee-curious are welcome and the expert baristas are happy to share their knowledge. This vibe is reiterated on the shop’s website, which specifies that “specialty coffee newbies (are) welcome. If you don’t know what a washed process, geisha, or ristretto is, you’re in a safe place.” The roaster serves coffee by the cup, bag and also offers a monthly coffee subscription service for those who want to experiment at home.
