From Great Gatsby vibes to your classic Instagram post, downtown Phoenix coffee shops
offer everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a violet lemonade or just a simple
pour-over coffee, you’ve come to the right place. Downtown Phoenix is not limited in its scope
of great cafes. Some of the most popular are The Grand, Fillmore Coffee Co., and SongBird
Coffee. But, there are so many more coffee shops to enjoy around the downtown Phoenix area and the Phoenix area in general. The Melrose District offers an aesthetic vibe that is great for studying and taking pictures.Fun fact, The Grand has a speakeasy, but you must be 21. Are you an insomniac? No
problem! The Grand has everything in between from Comedy Night on Sunday nights to live
local bands playing on their outdoor patio.
Arizona State University freshman, Kirsten Dorman, spends most of her time in the
Melrose District and would call herself a “Coffee addict.” Dorman said, “I love spending most of
my time exploring the downtown Phoenix area. The Melrose District has a huge LGBTQ+
presence and has a great taste in coffee.” Dorman also spends most of her time at Be You, a
coffee shop on Roosevelt Row. Be You features a wide area with couches and modern paintings
to spur your interests to take away from that 100-degree heat. Dorman also commented that she really loves the local coffee shops in the downtown Phoenix area compared to chain coffee shops. “I really didn’t like the coffee from Bosa Donuts. They just didn’t have what I wanted.” Dorman said the local coffee shops have more of an authentic vibe and provide more of a cozy vibe.
Luke Riviera, a journalism major at the Cronkite School is not that big of a coffee drinker
but still loves the locally inspired cafes. “My go-to place is SongBird. I love all the teas that they
have there,” Riviera said. Riviera added that the lattes are made amazingly and it’s such a nice
place to study. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Riviera said there are so many other things to
worry about than getting a coffee or a tea.
Jordynn Dixon who attends the University of Arizona in Tuscon described going to
coffee shops nearly every day before the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve been making coffee at
home, but not to the level of fruitfulness,” Dixon said when comparing with her at home coffee
versus closed cafe shops. In terms of productivity, Dixon said she has been impacted largely. “I
do a lot of my studying, a lot of socializing at some of my favorite coffee shops, so without that, it’s
definitely taken a toll on my productivity and my overall comfort level as well. Comparing to the
environment or beverage, Dixon said she misses the environment the most because she was away
to study and socialize with friends.
Many people think coffee has its downturns and can be very unhealthy, but according to Medical News
Today, there is an upside. “In 2014, researchers who gathered data on over 48,000 people found that those who increased their coffee consumption by at least one cup per day over 4 years had an 11% lower risk of type 2 diabetes than those who did not increase their intake.” Thus proving that it is okay to drink coffee and to enjoy whatever caffeinated beverage you like. Another quote from a meta-analysis talks about lowering the risk of Type two diabetes. “A meta-analysis from 2017 concluded that people who drank four to six cups of either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee each day appeared to have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, including type 2 diabetes.”
Parkinson’s Disease affects many people around the world, but statistics have shown how coffee can help. “The findings of a 2017 meta-analysis suggested a link between coffee consumption and a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease, even among people who smoke. This team also found that people who drink coffee may be less likely to experience depression and cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s.” There was not enough evidence to prove that drinking decaffeinated coffee would help prevent Parkinson’s disease, however.
Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted coffee shops in the downtown
Phoenix area, causing many of them to either close their doors or reduce service. In our project,
we’ve encouraged to shop locally and make a difference for the Phoenix community. Many of the coffee shop baristas have their own story to tell from being a college student to working a second hobby. The coffee shops in the downtown Phoenix area bring the inspiration of our world into one.
Bella, Brooke, and John have uploaded three videos to make replicate the perfect cafe beverage. Have a
look at our video section to show your local coffee shop some love.
offer everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a violet lemonade or just a simple
pour-over coffee, you’ve come to the right place. Downtown Phoenix is not limited in its scope
of great cafes. Some of the most popular are The Grand, Fillmore Coffee Co., and SongBird
Coffee. But, there are so many more coffee shops to enjoy around the downtown Phoenix area and the Phoenix area in general. The Melrose District offers an aesthetic vibe that is great for studying and taking pictures.Fun fact, The Grand has a speakeasy, but you must be 21. Are you an insomniac? No
problem! The Grand has everything in between from Comedy Night on Sunday nights to live
local bands playing on their outdoor patio.
Arizona State University freshman, Kirsten Dorman, spends most of her time in the
Melrose District and would call herself a “Coffee addict.” Dorman said, “I love spending most of
my time exploring the downtown Phoenix area. The Melrose District has a huge LGBTQ+
presence and has a great taste in coffee.” Dorman also spends most of her time at Be You, a
coffee shop on Roosevelt Row. Be You features a wide area with couches and modern paintings
to spur your interests to take away from that 100-degree heat. Dorman also commented that she really loves the local coffee shops in the downtown Phoenix area compared to chain coffee shops. “I really didn’t like the coffee from Bosa Donuts. They just didn’t have what I wanted.” Dorman said the local coffee shops have more of an authentic vibe and provide more of a cozy vibe.
Luke Riviera, a journalism major at the Cronkite School is not that big of a coffee drinker
but still loves the locally inspired cafes. “My go-to place is SongBird. I love all the teas that they
have there,” Riviera said. Riviera added that the lattes are made amazingly and it’s such a nice
place to study. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Riviera said there are so many other things to
worry about than getting a coffee or a tea.
Jordynn Dixon who attends the University of Arizona in Tuscon described going to
coffee shops nearly every day before the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve been making coffee at
home, but not to the level of fruitfulness,” Dixon said when comparing with her at home coffee
versus closed cafe shops. In terms of productivity, Dixon said she has been impacted largely. “I
do a lot of my studying, a lot of socializing at some of my favorite coffee shops, so without that, it’s
definitely taken a toll on my productivity and my overall comfort level as well. Comparing to the
environment or beverage, Dixon said she misses the environment the most because she was away
to study and socialize with friends.
Many people think coffee has its downturns and can be very unhealthy, but according to Medical News
Today, there is an upside. “In 2014, researchers who gathered data on over 48,000 people found that those who increased their coffee consumption by at least one cup per day over 4 years had an 11% lower risk of type 2 diabetes than those who did not increase their intake.” Thus proving that it is okay to drink coffee and to enjoy whatever caffeinated beverage you like. Another quote from a meta-analysis talks about lowering the risk of Type two diabetes. “A meta-analysis from 2017 concluded that people who drank four to six cups of either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee each day appeared to have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, including type 2 diabetes.”
Parkinson’s Disease affects many people around the world, but statistics have shown how coffee can help. “The findings of a 2017 meta-analysis suggested a link between coffee consumption and a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease, even among people who smoke. This team also found that people who drink coffee may be less likely to experience depression and cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s.” There was not enough evidence to prove that drinking decaffeinated coffee would help prevent Parkinson’s disease, however.
Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted coffee shops in the downtown
Phoenix area, causing many of them to either close their doors or reduce service. In our project,
we’ve encouraged to shop locally and make a difference for the Phoenix community. Many of the coffee shop baristas have their own story to tell from being a college student to working a second hobby. The coffee shops in the downtown Phoenix area bring the inspiration of our world into one.
Bella, Brooke, and John have uploaded three videos to make replicate the perfect cafe beverage. Have a
look at our video section to show your local coffee shop some love.