Seattle Espresso Inc.

Seattle Espresso Inc.

1840 E Warner Rd # 136, Tempe, AZ

★★★★★4.7(388 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in Tempe, this espresso-focused spot has been a neighborhood anchor for years, drawing families back across decades with signature creative drinks like the French Caramel and White Russian Lattes that feel like liquid nostalgia. The Bella Mocha and cinnamon rolls showcase their careful balance—letting quality espresso and chocolate shine through without heavy-handed sweetness—and the old-school coffee shop vibe (pastries, slow sips, genuine conversations) offers a refreshing alternative to the chain experience.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

Slow sitFamily friendlyMeetingsCraft espressoSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksSignature drinksPastries

Google Reviews

Juli Bryan
★★★★★3 months ago

My family moved to Chandler years ago and I remember when Seattle Espresso opened. We immediately became regulars, loving the French Caramel and White Russian Lattes. We moved across town in 2008, so every so often when we are in the neighborhood we will stop in. Nothing has…

nuddaaa
★★★★★4 months ago

Really wanted to like this place. Upon entering the girl behind the counter was just … miserable. No smile, couldn’t make out what’s she’s muttering as the machines drowned her muffled voice out. Coffee were fine hence the 3 start rating but bakery was lacking (seems like dry…

Chris Reap
★★★★★5 months ago

I grew up in the area and use to visit all the time with my mom...its probably been 15+ years since I've been in and it brought back great memories walking in here yesterday. The coffee and service has always been incredible! This review was made in connection with a Toast…

Leanne Rees
★★★★2 years ago

Pretty standard coffee shop experience. It reminds me of how coffee shops used to be before they were all chains. They offer typical baked goods like muffins, danishes, pastries… and also had Chobani yogurt and Mush oats. They had a couple of bottled juices and water in the case…

B K
★★★★6 years ago

First time trying this coffee house. The Bella Mocha hit the spot. Not too sweet... you can taste the chocolate and espresso easily instead of being overwhelmed with sugar. I tried the cinnamon roll. It was pretty dry, cinnamon not really coming through very well and the…

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