Aruma Cafe

Aruma Cafe keeps things simple: a coffee shop doing its own thing in Tempe, a short walk from Arizona State University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own coffee shop in Tempe. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Tempe, Arizona its own identity, separate from every other college town. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Tempe favorites. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near Arizona State University.