Lauren Cusimano Working from p 29 space ideal for a laptop, notebook, tablet — whatever you got. Owner Jordan Book of- fers Wi-Fi in addition to beer and wines that may not appeal to the masses, favoring instead more rare products. Jobot Coffee 333 East Roosevelt Street Jobot’s patio is Phoenix-famous — espe- cially with writers, professionals, and stu- dents. Most coffeehouses in town only have a couple of tables outside or don’t have anywhere to sit outdoors at all, so when the weather is actually nice, there’s no coffeehouse more hauntable than the spacey Jobot. That’s not to mention the in- comparable people-watching of those strolling Roosevelt Row if you need a quick distraction. Its ample out-front seating also comes with high-quality coffee and cock- tail choices, natch. Sip Coffee & Beer 3617 North Goldwater Rd, Scottsdale 620 East Indian School Road The cafe-bar Sip Coffee & Beer has two lo- cations — one near old Town Scottsdale, and one in Arcadia. The locally owned spots have the look of a coffee shop, with lots of tables and a counter for ordering. But both offer booze, too, meaning you can transition from the coffee part of your day into the beer part of your day without even leaving the place. And as we know by now, working’s much better with beer. 30 Lovecraft 3128 East Cactus Road Lovecraft injects a dose of personality to the Phoenix craft beer bar. Its theme is New Mexican. Fiery chiles lace the mac-n- cheese, lobster bisque, and burritos, and a ristra dangles by the entrance. Its small Rare beer and free Wi-Fi at Bottleshop 48. glass chandeliers and mismatched mirrors and chairs make the place feel almost like an antique shop. Lovecraft’s beer menu is big, yes: more than 100 brews deep — from local picks to rare finds. It’s also perfect for a laptop, book, or just some light phone time thanks to the front wraparound patio outside and vintage-looking booths and ta- bles inside. The Shop Beer Co. 922 West First Street, Tempe Some bar patios are afterthoughts. Not the patio at The Shop Beer Co. in central Tempe, where it feels like you’ve been in- vited to a spacious backyard. Here, you’ll find picnic tables, soft lighting, colorful wall art, and clean bathrooms. Food trucks, too. Evening workers will enjoy the soft lighting and spacious tabletops outside with a pint. Our favorite Shop brew is the Church Music, a 6.7 percent IPA that has some pineapple juice in the mix; the F.Y.I.T.M double IPA and the Crispy blonde lager are also standouts. The 1227 Tap Room 1227 East Northern Avenue Dreamy Draw boasts one of the sleekest beer bars in town. The 1227 Tap Room is located in a funky, easily accessible (as in, plenty of parking and bike-rack space) strip mall that’s also home to a T-shirt shop, tattoo parlor, thrift store, and the Zombi World Market & Occult. Inside, you’ll find tables, chairs, and a long, L- shaped cement bar perfect for a laptop. Post up and order beers and ciders on tap from Wren House Brewing Co., Helton, and Cider Corps. (You can also peruse the cans and bottles at one of three large fridges in the back.) JUNE 24TH – JUNE 30TH, 2021 PHOENIX NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | FEATURE | NEWS | OPINION | FEEDBACK | CONTENTS | phoenixnewtimes.com
