The Nook Cafe & Bakery
4024 E Guadalupe Rd #101, Mesa, AZ
Crema's Take
“This nostalgic 90s-themed coffee bar nails the cozy, retro aesthetic with vintage decor, a working pay phone, and curated books you can borrow—all while serving legitimately excellent espresso that even coffee snobs respect. The passionate owner-operators create a genuinely warm, homey atmosphere that feels less like a trendy cafe and more like a beloved living room where regulars linger, families feel welcome, and every detail reflects care.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Hands down the best coffee shop I have ever been to! Super retro, cutesy decor, homey, warm space. It brought me back to being a kid again. Guess what? They actually have a working PAY PHONE! Say what! The owner was absolutely superb. I learned a lot about coffee in just the…
If you know me, you know I’m a bit of a coffee snob and I don’t say that lightly 😅. So when I tell you that The Nook Café & Bakery in Gilbert absolutely delivers, I mean it. The atmosphere feels different in the best way possible. It’s warm, inviting, and thoughtfully curated…
This is a fun little coffee bar with a eighties/nineties vibe super fun atmosphere with old nostalgic items, books that they can arrange for you to borrow. And even Bob Barker, playing on the T. V the coffee is smooth. not acidic or bitter, and she is always willing to tweak it…
The Nook Cafe & Bakery, a 90s kid’s dream cafe. I had the pleasure of being served by Tawnee, one of the owners, and you can tell they are passionate about their mission — creating great coffee in an atmosphere that reminds you of simpler times. My wife and I both ordered the…
Great cafe stop in Gilbert — friendly staff, solid coffee & treats We were already out on a walk in Gilbert, saw The Nook Cafe & Bakery, and decided to stop in and check it out. Super glad we did. The staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming, and everything we ordered was…
Crema Reviews
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