The best cafes in Florence

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

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Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

5690 W Cortaro Farms Rd (Tucson)

Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

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Marana’s eco-friendly mobile coffee cafe, The Brew Keeni Coffee Co., pours locally roasted coffee, hand crafted cold brew, and bright…

6401 Marana Center Blvd (Tucson)

, pours locally roasted coffee, hand crafted cold brew, and bright refreshers that make desert mornings feel downright doable, and with their order-ahead app you can snag your fix fast without the line. Give it a whirl this week.

From the Oro Valley newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Red Captain Coffee Co. pours locally roasted espresso and what they confidently call Tucson’s best cold brew, plus breakfast burritos and…

4004 N Stone Ave (Tucson) · ✓ checked Aug 14

Red Captain Coffee Co. pours locally roasted espresso and what they confidently call Tucson’s best cold brew, plus breakfast burritos and pastries that play very nicely with caffeine. Treat yourself this week, grab a cup that actually wakes you up then keeps you happy.

From the Oro Valley newsletter, August 21, 2026

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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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Songbird Coffee & Tea House pours locally sourced goodness in a 1904 house on Roosevelt Row, with Infusion Coffee Roasters beans, Maya Tea,…

812 N 3rd St (Phoenix) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Songbird Coffee & Tea House pours locally sourced goodness in a 1904 house on Roosevelt Row, with Infusion Coffee Roasters beans, Maya Tea, and Milly Moon kombucha. Grab a latte or matcha, then crush a Lua Lua breakfast burrito and a vegan-friendly pastry... your living room, but caffeinated.

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 5, 2026

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El Jefe Cat Cafe mixes quality coffee with a cozy lounge of adoptable cats, so your midweek blahs suddenly sprout whiskers and leave. Pop…

3025 N Campbell Ave Suite 151 (Tucson) · ✓ checked Jul 29

El Jefe Cat Cafe mixes quality coffee with a cozy lounge of adoptable cats, so your midweek blahs suddenly sprout whiskers and leave. Pop in for a calm reset, leave with fur on your shirt and a grin you can’t shake... Oro Valley sanity saver unlocked.

From the Tucson newsletter, August 6, 2026

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The Bistro AZ is a central Phoenix cafe cranking out breakfast and lunch that actually hits, with a signature Phoenix Philly and a legit…

2909 N Central Ave (Phoenix) · ✓ checked Aug 7

The Bistro AZ is a central Phoenix cafe cranking out breakfast and lunch that actually hits, with a signature Phoenix Philly and a legit Cubano panino that goes hard. Need to feed the team or the fam, they cater and keep it smooth.

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Mad Hatter Kava is a 100% alcohol-free bar pouring kava, kratom, and botanical blends that dial down stress and turn up the good vibes.…

81 S McQueen Rd #107 (Gilbert)

Mad Hatter Kava is a 100% alcohol-free bar pouring kava, kratom, and botanical blends that dial down stress and turn up the good vibes. Swing by this East Valley spot this week for live music, community energy, and drinks you can order for pickup when the couch wins the post-work argument.

From the East Valley newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Since 2008, Roadrunner Coffee Co. has kept Tucson buzzing with specialty espresso, cold brew, and those surprisingly addictive Fusion…

9665 N Thornydale Rd #140a (Tucson)

Since 2008, Roadrunner Coffee Co. has kept Tucson buzzing with specialty espresso, cold brew, and those surprisingly addictive Fusion Energy Drinks, plus breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and locally baked pastries. Perfect for a quick drive-thru grab or a chill cafe hang, whichever your week demands.

From the Tucson newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Villa Meola Coffee is a cozy, locally run spot in Downtown Gilbert that shares space with Gelato Cimmino, so you can sip well-crafted…

339 N Gilbert Rd (Gilbert)

Villa Meola Coffee is a cozy, locally run spot in Downtown Gilbert that shares space with Gelato Cimmino, so you can sip well-crafted espresso while your crew debates gelato flavors. Perfect for a quick pick-me-up or a low-key catch-up this week.

From the East Valley newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Arcadia’s Black Cat Coffee House pairs locally sourced beans with local art, so your latte gets a gallery view. Swing by this week for a…

4730 E Indian School Rd Ste 120 (Phoenix)

Arcadia’s Black Cat Coffee House pairs locally sourced beans with local art, so your latte gets a gallery view. Swing by this week for a Honey Lavender Latte, the protein-packed Black Cat Bomb, or Kat’s Matcha on ice, then linger for their monthly events and local artwork.

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 22, 2026

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