The best cafes in Scottsdale

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

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Black and White Cafe is that cozy Glendale spot doing in-house roasted coffee, fresh-baked pastries, and breakfast hits like Banana Kahlua…

6030 W Behrend Dr #131 (Glendale) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Black and White Cafe is that cozy Glendale spot doing in-house roasted coffee, fresh-baked pastries, and breakfast hits like Banana Kahlua French Toast, Benedicts, and the Phoenix Omelette. Swing by when you need a legit pancake fix or a mushroom burger that actually fills you up.

From the Glendale newsletter, August 7, 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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Swing by this week for a precise espresso and a local pastry, or nerd out over classic cars at their monthly cars & coffee meets.…

7105 E 1st Ave · ✓ checked Jul 31

Swing by this week for a precise espresso and a local pastry, or nerd out over classic cars at their monthly cars & coffee meets. Fourtillfour Cafe roasts on-site and keeps the shady patio vibes strong, a desert oasis for caffeine, conversation, and gorgeous vintage metal.

From the Fountain Hills newsletter, August 7, 2026

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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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Casual cafe serving up breakfast and lunch options in Phoenix Plaza PT LLC.

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

Casual cafe serving up breakfast and lunch options in Phoenix Plaza PT LLC.

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Cafe chain specializing in a variety of breads plus sandwiches, salads, pastries & breakfast fare.

20630 N 75th Ave (Glendale)

Cafe chain specializing in a variety of breads plus sandwiches, salads, pastries & breakfast fare.

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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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