| CHOW BELLA | t Café Cafetal Coffee in Tempe uses beans brought from Colombia. Tirion Morris Java-Nation The ten best coffeehouses in metro Phoenix. BY NEW TIMES STAFF C offee is an essential part of morning routines everywhere. But coffee done well is some- thing really special. Rather than rushing out the door, it makes you slow down, sip, and smile. There is an abundance of local shops in the Valley serving up solid, well-sourced, damn-good coffee. Some offer cold brew on tap. Others focus on beans flown in directly from Brazil or Colombia. Of all the fine places to kick back and caffeinate in greater Phoenix, these 10 are our current favorites. Provision Coffee 4501 North 32nd Street It’s hard to get a full view of Provision Coffee near Arcadia before you turn into the parking lot. Then, a large, metal prow comes into view, providing shade for customers sitting outside. The architec- tural space serves coffee from Guatemala and Burundi along with cocktails and food. Pick between the spiced honey mocha and the honey lavender latte, both made with the help of local bees, or enjoy loose-leaf teas and nitro cold brew. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to snag coffee on your way to work, or a place to spend a lazy afternoon on the patio with your dog, Provision has got you covered. 26 Valentine 4130 North Seventh Avenue 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 chunks of squash give 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 fashionable 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. Futuro 909 North First Street 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 horchata puts a spin on the classic. In 2021, Futuro was named the best coffeehouse in town in our Best of Phoenix competition. Peixoto Coffee Roasters 11 West Boston Street, #6, Chandler 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 reflect an uncommon maturity. The shop primarily roasts and serves coffee from owner Julia Peixoto Peters’ family farm in Brazil and photos around the shop highlight coffee fruit ripening, being harvested and processed. A simple painted map on one of the shop’s 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 >> p 28 JULY 7TH–JULY 13TH, 2022 PHOENIX NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | FEATURE | NEWS | OPINION | FEEDBACK | CONTENTS | phoenixnewtimes.com
