The Coffee Builders - Phoenix, Arizona

Nikki B.

Amazing little find! The drinks are fun and inventive, and food is sophisticated and executed very well. The ambiance is really special, I haven’t seen anything like it in the Phoenix area. Right now it is Harry Potter themed, but in a really classy way. They don’t overlook the details either. But you don’t have to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy the cozy swanky vibes of the place. Super highly recommend!

Sarah B.

I came here with a friend for the first time and, not to be dramatic, but this was the BEST drink I’ve ever had and the food was absolutely delicious!! I got the pistachio mocha, and we shared the waffles, and champagne mustard chicken lavash, ugh, to die for!! The atmosphere was charming and relaxed, and the service impeccable! I will be back!!

sigray2734

1/18/25: Short version - what a pleasant surprise Coffee Builders was. There's more parking than you would think, a lot more seating as well (outside anyway), and a larger menu than I was expecting. Definitely a place we would visit again.

Longer version - the ball park is close by but it's still in an area I would have dubbed "sketchy". It's a building that looks relatively new so I always thought it was out of place, and my bad for thinking it was small and had crappy parking.

The parking lot there on 7th St has about six or so spots but surprise to us, there is a larger parking lot in the back to accommodate CB and the few other stores close by. That's what happens when you drive by quickly and don't Google map a place: you make wrong assumptions and miss out eating / drinking at a really cool place.

The inside is well decorated, has plush seating, was a bit cramped looking though for my taste buy hey! another surprise: they have a substantial sized patio north of the building. They do have heat lamps and I noticed misters for our hot summer months. Awesome!

They have a pretty large drink menu and fairly substantial food menu as well, including paninis, lavash, and more importantly pastries. 🙂 My sister said her chocolate pistachio drink did not have a lot of flavor, that she would get something next time; my bourbon vanilla hot chocolate was good despite not tasting the bourbon (ha ha); the strawberry rhubarb pastry was extremely flaky; the prime, pimento, & blue panino was delicious; and finally, the mini ube waffles were pretty good although I not good enough to get again -- not with all the other items to choose from and explore.

I will say the patio chairs were a tad ... odd. My sister is a large person and she felt they were too narrow. In my opinion they were very short in depth, meaning the seat edge ended closer to my butt than my knees. I will say they are the heaviest patio chairs we have encountered so good luck trying to steal one. LOL!

The presentation of the beverages & meals was well done, and though the pastry came on a glass plate, the hard plates used for the meals are made out of pressed palm leaves so 1) they were pretty damn sturdy, and 2) are compostable (based on my research). I love this!

All in all, for two people's drinks, meals, and one pastry, a bill of $65 (incl. tip) although some may say a bit high for breakfast, we both agree it was worth it. And yes, it will be on my list of "let's go there again" places to eat / drink.

Joyful

Wow. First time here, so glad I found this wonderful place. Thank you Stefan, Jace, Teak! You made my visit excellent. I love the vibe here and the outdoor patio is great. Good amount of parking (surprisingly in downtown).
Great Food Menu as well as very unique coffee and other drinks. So glad you have Heavy Cream and a variety of other milk subs.
Definitely Rec you go here, you’ll love it.

A S.

The Coffee Builders was a magical find during my visit to Phoenix! I couldn’t resist trying their Harry Potter-themed drinks (yes, drunks with a “s”), and it did not disappoint—absolutely delicious. I only wish I lived closer so I could visit more often! We enjoyed our drinks on the patio, which was lovely, though the traffic noise made the conversation a bit challenging. Still, the overall experience was fantastic. A must-visit for any coffee lover!

Christopher O.

Coffee Builders is a great little coffee shop just south of Downtown Phoenix! The atmosphere inside it amazing and unexpected! The craft coffee beverages here were amazing and the presentation of them was above parr! It’s not your typical grab and go plastic cups, that’s for sure! While there we also tried the quiche, which was by far some of the best (non traditional) quiches I’ve had!

Lina M.

Coffee Builders is an absolute gem! This cozy, small coffee shop features beautiful architecture and charming decorations. Every drink looks exactly like the pictures— beautifully presented. Not only do the drinks look beautiful, but they taste incredible too, with great quality ingredients and unique combinations.

The food is super fresh and delicious, adding to the overall experience. The staff is absolutely wonderful, very welcoming and friendly. The owner is a humble and great guy with a fantastic vision for the place.

One of the best parts about Coffee Builders is the parking. It’s a real struggle to find spots in the Phoenix area, especially near downtown, so having actual parking spaces is a huge plus.

Even the customers are friendly and welcoming. It’s common to see people chatting with each other, even if they just met. You can tell this place attracts a great crowd.

If I lived closer, I’d be here every day. It’s definitely a spot I’ll be visiting more often and recommending to others!

E S.

I’m so happy I stumbled upon this coffee shop. I have been coming here for a few months whenever I get the chance. I usually order the slopes (blueberry latte). Me and my husband occasionally get food here as well! 🙂