Whether you are working from home, searching for a place to meet a friend or looking to take an Instagram-worthy photo, coffee shop interiors and exteriors are just as important as the flavor of your drink. Have a sip of these five Instagram-worthy coffee shops across the Valley.
Light Heart Coffee
The dreamy Pinterest-style coffee shop uses a soft palette of whites, beiges and pinks. The space is decorated with elegant golden mirrors, rattan furniture, boho wall art and plenty of disco balls. Within the shop, customers can purchase thrifted clothes and knick-knacks. Light Heart Coffee offers a rotating seasonal menu, unique coffee flavors and a variety of pastries, including fruit tarts, croissants, muffins and more.
6969 Shea Boulevard, #190, Scottsdale / www.lightheartcoffee.com
Spce Coffee
Identified by signature pink lids and heart-shaped straws, Spce coffee is a pink lover’s paradise. The minimalist shop is full of green leafy plants, comfortable seating and touches of pink. The shop sells six signature coffee flavors, including the Rosie Girl, Classic Oaty, Strawberry Chai, After Party, Golden Child and the BSL, more commonly known as a Black Sugar Latte. In addition to coffee, Spce sells a variety of matchas, teas and breakfast items.
1736 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix / www.spce.coffee
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
Songbird Coffee & Tea House is housed within a historic home originally built in 1904 which has been transformed into the quaint coffee shop that it is known as today. Staying with the vintage theme, the ceiling lights are covered by eccentric vintage birdcases. Plants hang from walls and line shelves within the shop. Customers are welcome to sit inside on sofas and armchairs or soak in the Phoenix sun on the large outdoor patio. Local artists, writers, poets, musicians and dancers are often found showcasing their work at the Songbird Coffee & Tea House.
812 N. 3rd St., Phoenix / www.songbirdcoffeehouse.com
Kähvi Coffe + Cafe
Kähvi Coffee + Cafe was founded by Jordan Taylor and Julian Wright with the vision to combine Taylor’s Scandinavian heritage and Wright’s love of Tulum, Mexico. The two-story open-concept coffee house is full of comfortable seating, plants and disco balls. Kähvi sells a variety of signature coffee drinks, teas, wine and beers, as well as fresh-baked pastries and light cafe food. Not only is Kähvi a nice atmosphere to sip on a tasty beverage, but the owners also host events, such as donation-based yoga and drag disco brunches.
214 E. Roosevelt St., #2, Phoenix / www.drinkkahvi.com
Berdena’s
Both of Berdena’s locations in Old Town Scottsdale and Phoenix at The Frederick on Missouri perfectly accommodate caffeine aficionados. Green leafy plants hang from the ceiling and sit on the shelves at both
locations. Floral-print wallpaper adds a pop of color to the boho space. Both coffee shops house plenty of seats, which allow room for remote work days, chit-chats and spots to take the perfect Instagram photo. Berdena’s offers a variety of specialty drinks, including a lavender latte, cardamom rose and an espresso tonic. In addition to delicious drinks, Berdena’s sells a variety of pastries, such as cinnamon rolls, lemon bars, their signature chocolate chip walnut cookie with a sprinkle of sea salt and more.
7051 E. 5th Ave., Suite I, Scottsdale & 1215 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix / www.berdenas.com
This story appeared in the AZ Foothills Innovators 2023 issue. Read the full issue here.
