Elevate Coffee

2530 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ

★★★★★4.7(1,892 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This espresso-focused Phoenix favorite has earned loyal devotion for its welcoming vibe and consistently excellent service, with regulars returning year after year for the coffee and the genuine warmth of the staff. The spacious cafe strikes that rare balance between being perfect for focused work sessions and spontaneous community connections, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating that fills up even on slower days. Beyond the well-crafted drinks, Elevate has carved out a reputation as a gathering place where the atmosphere and human connection matter just as much as what's in your cup.

What to expect

Traditional drinksOutdoor seatingMeetingsSlow sitEspresso focusedWifiSpecialty drinksLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Janet Li
★★★★★a month ago

Coming to Elevate Coffee is my annual tradition due to an event I attend every year. I miss this place so much and I can’t wait for them to open one in Chandler (wishful thinking or should I say it out loud so the universe can catch it and fulfill my dream?) I ordered the Honey Bear coffee from their seasonal menu and it is a must-try. The cinnamon and the honey combo was so delicious! My friend ordered her long term favorite, which was the crepe with strawberry. I took a bite and wow! Didn’t even need the whip cream! Overall, love this place. I can tell the community loves this place also, because every time I showed up, this place is consistently amazing and stays vibrant. See you next year!

Darrell May
★★★★★a month ago

I had high hopes for this place based on the strong reviews, but unfortunately it missed the mark for me. A good coffee shop is more than just the coffee… It’s the atmosphere and especially the service. The shop itself actually has plenty of space, both indoors and outdoors, which is nice. But the service was pretty disappointing. The staff seemed far more interested in chatting with each other than engaging with customers. I ordered a latte and a muffin. The muffin was simply taken out of the case and handed to me, no napkin, no plate, and I wasn’t asked if I wanted it warmed up. It just felt like basic attention to detail was missing. I was most excited about the coffee since they roast their own beans, but unfortunately the latte fell short as well. The flavor came across fairly bitter, which made me wonder if the espresso shot wasn’t dialed in properly. I’m sure the beans may work well in some drinks, but this one didn’t quite hit. When you leave a local coffee shop thinking Starbucks might have been the better choice, and I usually avoid Starbucks whenever possible, that says it all. I really wanted to like this place, but the overall experience just didn’t live up to the reputation.

Laif May
★★★★2 months ago

Great cafe. We stopped in here for breakfast and really enjoyed it. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The food portions are large and filling. Our breakfasts came out very quickly. The tea was a bit milky but noted for our next stop in. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well.

Laura Johnson
★★★★★6 months ago

First time here...and it was good. Came in with a work group of 8 of us. There was plenty of room inside and outside seating. The employees were nice and really friendly. This place was busy even on a Tuesday morning. We got our drinks first which for all of didn't take long, they gave is a number and said they would bring out the food to us since only 2 of the plates were ready. We sat outside which was nice but was a bit loud due to all the little kids running around and screaming, but once they all left it was nice. The only reason I gave a low score for service is because we had to wait 30+ minutes for our food which was for 2 sandwiches, a muffin and a crepe. I would come back and sit inside only because of the screaming kids.

Tasha' Reeves
★★★★★a year ago

Elevate is a true jewel in the community that I am so thankful for! God will place us in the right place at the right time all for His glory and to connect with the right people! Thank you to Troy & the Elevate family for allowing us to host our holiday event (Merry Moments Giveaway) for Women With Purpose, Inc. on the patio (12/23/24) benefiting single moms & their children! It was the perfect location & atmosphere! My husband and I also had the BEST drink and were greeted with so much kindness! Thank you for all you do! May God continue to enlarge your territory in this season & those to come!

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