Cortado BC

Came here due to a festival taking place across the street at Paradise Valley College.

I'm pretty certain I'll be dropping by often. It was one of the best coffee shops I've been to in the Phoenix area.

The coffee was fresh and they put the right amount of sweetness into the drinks so you taste the coffee and flavors without it feeling like a mouthful of sugar.

The cold brew admittedly does taste rather strong... and that's coming from someone who likes cold brew. Cold brew is supposed to be stronger but this coffee takes it up a notch so just be aware if ordering cold brew.

The breakfast we had was nothing short of exceptional. We had salmon bagels with egg and a kit kat bar.... along with coffee of course. Maple pecan coffee is a good start if you're indecisive.

The salmon bagel was perfectly prepared. There was an abundance of cream cheese, the egg was cooked properly and the bagel was toasted to perfection... where you get a crunch but it's still plenty soft.

Haven't tried the lunch but based on this first visit, I'll need to try.

Compliments to the staff as well. They were quick and very friendly.

I love the outdoor seating area. You can come by, take a seat outside and enjoy breakfast or lunch in silence while reading or browsing your phone or laptop.

Their iced matcha with oat milk is SO GOOD. Shoutout to the baristas for their recommendation. They know coffee well. Six stars if I could !!

Edit: Thirty minutes later, the manager came to our table to offer us a free Strawberry Nutella waffle. Seven stars if I could. Or 110% as our fifth grader says.

Went here today for the first time!

Pros:Absolutely love having a local coffee stop. The staff was super friendly despite the long line. Pastries were being swapped out fresh when I arrived at opening. Hand made speciality coffees made on the spot. Trendy, wood, earthy vibe. I got an iced coffee with pumpkin cold foam and it was delicious!

Cons: The wait. Small town vibe but one girl working the register and making coffees by hand so def have a few min to spare. Seating was cramped, a couple less tables or more compact seating would be a game changer here

Overall I loved this place and am totally going back.

Had a eggs and more bagel this am and a cortado. Both were excellent. It was nice to stop at a non-chain coffee shop. The pastries looked very good but I didn’t try any. Will definitely get some next time. Outdoor seating great for catching morning sun. USB chargers under the table along the front wall are convenient too.