The best cafes in East Valley

3 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Kitty Pause Kitty Café

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Mesa’s only cat cafe, Kitty Pause Kitty Café is where you swap doomscrolling for lap-warming purrs and playful kitten chaos. Bring your…

Pavilions Shopping Center, 1837 W Guadalupe Rd Unit 107 (Mesa) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Mesa’s only cat cafe, Kitty Pause Kitty Café is where you swap doomscrolling for lap-warming purrs and playful kitten chaos. Bring your to-do list or zero plans, settle in with the fur crew, and let your stress dissolve into satisfied head bumps and happy little toe beans.”

From the East Valley newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Brick Road Coffee

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Cozy coffee shop dishing up artisan beverages alongside baked goods (including vegan options) and pizza snacks.

4415 S Rural Rd #10 (Tempe) · ✓ checked Aug 5

“Cozy coffee shop dishing up artisan beverages alongside baked goods (including vegan options) and pizza snacks.”

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Mad Hatter Kava

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Chill kava bar with board games, friendly staff and live music on weekends.

81 S McQueen Rd #107 (Gilbert)

“Chill kava bar with board games, friendly staff and live music on weekends.”

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