Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Tempe Town Lake

"Located in the Plaza Mountainside, Pomegranate Café is a cozy neighborhood spot with sidewalk seating that serves organic, gluten-free, raw, and vegan fare along with fresh juices. The farm-to-table menu features made-from-scratch fare such as wholesome homemade bread, flavorful health bowls of quinoa and grains, fresh, crisp salads, and decadent desserts accompanied by mouth-watering lattes steamed with hand-crafted syrups. The lovely little neighborhood café offers breakfast bites of omelets, egg scrambles, stacks of pancakes, French toast, quiche Lorraine, and biscuits and gravy in addition to fresh fruit juices, imported teas, and a variety of coffee and specialty coffee drinks."

"The whirring sound of blenders fills the air at mother-daughter-owned Pomegranate Café, as fruits and veggies get pulverized into superfood smoothies like the “Green Monkey” (with spirulina and Sunwarrior protein powder). The food menu is extensive and robust, offering more than a dozen breakfast items including scrambles, wraps, and burritos. That is followed by a slew of starters (standard vegan appetizers like Buffalo cauliflower, spinach artichoke dip with bread and chips, and a hummus plate), plus salads, sandwiches, and plant-based burgers."

"The Pomegranate Cafe is a popular bright, spacious neighborhood vegan/vegetarian restaurant on Chandler Boulevard in Phoenix. It proves once and for all that healthy does not have to mean boring. Almost everything is organic, locally sourced and seasonal."

"Arcadia Farms Café is a cozy café on 1st Avenue in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale that serves breakfast and lunch in a stylishly rustic space. Hailed as a popular spot for ‘ladies who lunch,’ the café offers a menu of organic New American cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and regional produce and a variety of casual wines, and hot and cold drinks. Boasting a pretty, country cottage setting with comfortable décor, painted china and silverware, and a lovely garden patio, the boutique café serves breakfast favorites from their onsite bakery, as well as gourmet sandwiches, salads and other light meals for lunch."

"Silvana Salcido Esparza was hardly a timid wallflower to begin with, but she set off a technicolor bomb of sass, graffiti and regional Mexican flavor on 16th Street when she opened Barrio Café in 2002. Not to knock Sonora, but Mexico is a big country and most of its cuisine is still brutally underrepresented in Phoenix. Barrio Café gives the central and southern Mexican states a local voice."

"Silvana Salcido Esparza has winnowed down her menu to a few greatest hits, some remixed. Cochinita pibil, cecina, and piloncillo-glazed salmon all see the darkness of her upright smoker. Esparza is also making her family’s pork chile verde recipe, chicken with mole, chiles en nogada, and more."

"Essence Bakery Café is a local chain that offers an elegantly casual dining experience. Established by Eugenia Theodosopoulos and Gilles Combes, Essence Bakery Café is a great spot for breakfast with friends, serving dishes thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients and made to order to ensure absolute freshness. The farm-to-table breakfast menu features all the regular favorites such as multi-egg omelets and egg scrambles made with organic eggs, brioche French toast, “huevos Frenchos,” and homemade quiche Lorraine."

"Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-296-4958, essencebakery.com Chef-owner Eugenia Theodosopoulos has great buns – brioche, that is, not to mention crusty baguettes, elegant French pastries and macarons to rival any in Paris. From the café side come flaky quiches, brioche French toast with banana-caramel sauce (sacré bleu!) and a lemon-basil chicken salad sandwich that curls the toes. Simply put, it’s the Valley’s best bakery."

"Chef Eugenia Theodosopoulos leans into a French menu at Essence Bakery Café, with dishes like quiche Lorraine, brioche French toast, and scrambled eggs with Parisian flair. Local artwork decorates the walls and patrons can enjoy a quiet brunch while reading the newspaper. Smart diners save room for a pastry to savor later — the almond croissant is a local favorite."

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"Colados boasts a brewing tradition passed through generations, and a creative approach to a traditional French treat: the crepe. You’ll find classic blended and espresso drinks alongside pancakes piled high with everything from fruit and granola to chipotle chicken. 10685 W Indian School RD Suite G, Avondale 85392 (623) 215-3826"

"Step out of the streets of the city and into the mountainous, rustic charm of this coffee shop and cafe that serves up tasty breakfast, sandwiches and pastries in addition to their coffee. 6525 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale 85301 (623) 566-0118"

"a three-course meal ($15) will include choice of soup or salad, and entrée of roasted turkey breast with gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread stuffing, Brussels sprouts and choice of potato, and a dessert of pumpkin or apple pie. The meal will also be served at Lone Butte and Wild Horse Pass locations."

"Merci French Café & Patisserie in Scottsdale does the impossible — they turn raisins into a reason to eat croissants. As in the raisin croissant. Granted, the dried fruit doesn’t have the chutzpah of chocolate or the elevated vibe of almonds, but done right — and by done right, we mean done by chef-owner Duc Liao, who hails from France — raisins become a croissant raison d'être."

"Celebrity Theatre, one of Phoenix’s most enduring venues, opened its doors in 1963. The building started as a multi-purpose center and concert venue in the winter. The 2650-seat theater has a revolving stage that allows guests to always have the best seat in the house."

"This theatre prides itself on providing children and adults the opportunity to learn and grow as actors in a creative and inclusive environment. They primarily cast local talent and give workshops and lessons in all aspects of the theatre arts including directing and choreography. There are eight adult productions each year and another five shows for children ages 3 to 19."

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"The Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC) invites visitors into its cultural space for a celebration of Latino culture. The organization also strives to empower local artists and make them part of a greater arts and culture network. Inside, visitors can explore ALAC’s Galeria 147, the main exhibition area that features the work of artists as well as musical shows and dance features."

"This is not just one of the free museums in Phoenix you should visit when in the downtown area. The Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center is also a great hidden gem that holds events for local artists from Hispanic and Native communities to showcase their work. It’s truly a beautiful organization helping a great cause."

"This gallery and gift shop right downtown showcases the talent of Latin American artists. Visitors say, “This little out of the way gallery is worth the hunt – everything Mexico is there in all its splendor."

"The Shemer Art Center & Museum used to be a private residence overlooking Camelback Mountain, but now the four-acre property with beautiful gardens and different galleries is open to the public. The art center offers many different workshops and classes to try things like pottery, printmaking, fused glass, photography, and more. The outdoor sculpture garden offers beautiful views of the surrounding area with some incredible pieces of art that are available to purchase or just enjoy."