Cartel Roasting Co.

Cartel Roasting Co. brings a coffee shop to Tempe, Arizona, just steps from Arizona State University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Tempe depend on independently owned cafes like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Seating, wifi, and hours vary spot to spot, which is part of what makes small cafes worth trying. Hours at small local cafes can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Tempe favorites. Part of the fun of a college town like Tempe is finding places like this on your own.