Specialty coffee in Tempe, AZ.
Specialty coffee is still finding its feet in Tempe, AZ. Roasters lists 5 cafés and roasters here for now, a short list that is easy to work through in a weekend.
Tempe, AZ in context
Regionally, Tempe, AZ is #190 among 1,217 cities in the Americas. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Bucaramanga (5), Gatineau (5) and Tegucigalpa (5).
Ranked joint #131 nationally, Tempe, AZ holds <1% of the specialty coffee listed in the USA, about 5 times the median city. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Wichita, KS, just ahead with 6, and Akron, OH, just behind with 4.
On the global map, Tempe, AZ lists more specialty coffee than 81% of the 3,601 cities on Roasters.
Themed guides unlock once a city reaches 30 cafés, so for now this page is the guide to Tempe, AZ.
What makes a great café in Tempe, AZ
Every listing in Tempe, AZ on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 5 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Tempe, AZ ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
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Questions about coffee in Tempe, AZ
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Tempe, AZ?
Roasters currently lists 5 cafés and roasters in Tempe, AZ, added and reviewed by the community. That is <1% of all specialty listings in the USA.
Which city in the USA has the most specialty coffee?
New York, NY leads with 401 cafés. Tempe, AZ ranks joint #131 of 931 cities with 5 cafés.
Which cities in the Americas have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside the USA are Bucaramanga, Colombia (5), Gatineau, Canada (5) and Tegucigalpa, Honduras (5).
Are reviews of cafés in Tempe, AZ written by real people?
Every review on Roasters is written by a community member who visited the café. No algorithmic ranking and no paid placements.
I run a café. How do I manage my listing?
Claim it in the app. Verified owners and staff can update hours, photos and menus, answer reviews, and post events or job openings.
Can I add a café in Tempe, AZ to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Tempe, AZ focused on specialty coffee.
