Start Your Morning With a Cup of Joe at These Locally Owned Prescott Coffee Shops
For coffee lovers, finding the perfect cup of Joe is a priority when exploring a new city or town. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate local guide to coffee shops in Prescott, Arizona. With a focus on unique and beloved cafes, this guide is perfect for anyone seeking a warm, inviting atmosphere with exceptional coffee and light bites. Featuring all charming independent shops, we’ve covered it all to make sure that every coffee lover’s needs are met. Whether you’re a seasoned caffeine enthusiast or simply seeking a cozy spot to catch up with friends, this guide will help you find the perfect coffee shop for your needs in Prescott.
The Porch
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The Porch is a Prescott staple that serves up coffee, breakfast and the most delicious house made pastries in a rustic yet modern warehouse setting. The space features a collection of industrial chairs, cozy bistro tables, large meeting tables and a sunny patio filled with plants, where you can soak up the mountain sun. It’s a great spot to gather with friends or settle in for a productive day of work. Owner Jesse has created a space for community to gather and enjoy the small town vibe of Prescott. Come for the freshly brewed coffee; stay for one of the best breakfast sandwiches north of Phoenix (..maybe even Phoenix)
The Porch
Wild Iris
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Artsy, minimalistic and comforting all at once, Wild Iris was designed with the cafe culture in mind. It was created with the intention of bringing coffee, food and community together. Whether you’re enjoying a morning cup of joe with a coworker or grabbing a bite to eat and hanging out after a workout class, you’re going to want to stay awhile. The glass cases are filled with a mouthwatering array of baked goods, such as chunky chocolate chip cookies and soft cinnamon rolls. There are also plenty of incredible coffee options along with a rotating seasonal menu.
Wild Iris
Bear & Dragon
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With a menu focusing on simple things done exceptionally well, Bear and Dragon is a tiny cafe located across from the courthouse built on the idea of bringing a creative menu experience to the community. They are known for their drinks that celebrate the bouquet of aromas and flavors of the ingredients they use. But don’t be fooled by the clean and simple menu: this is home to best panini sandwiches in the area code.
Bear & Dragon Cafe
Modern Coffee & Deli
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Located off the 69 in Dewey PCH, Modern Coffee and Deli is a chill and vibrant coffee shop, offering a menu of finely crafted drinks and a cafe style menu — just like owners Ashley Parkins dreamed it would. Featuring beans from Free Form Coffee Roasters, Modern’s selection of drinks celebrates the full, bold flavors of coffee with a artistic flair. Modern Coffee is huge on community events, and frequently hosts special events too, such as paint nights and charcuterie tutorials!
Modern Coffee & Deli
Campgrounds Coffee
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If you’ve walked around downtown, the farmers markets or one of the many summer events, chances are spotted Campgrounds Coffee, aka Jolene… in the wild. Proudly roasting and serving their own coffee, Campgrounds serves up exceptional classics for the purists as well as fun and interesting twists for those who like to experiment. Owners Joe and wife Lanna have done a beautiful job creating a cozy outdoor spot where you can meet up with friends or make some new ones over deliciously crafted coffee.
Campgrounds Coffee
Overflow Coffee
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Overflow Coffee is a quaint independent coffee shop in the cute town of Chino Valley. They offer coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and chai lattes. The also have alternative milks (soy, coconut, oat, and almond) for those who don’t do diary. Food wise, they have baked goods and even some breakfast options. They even have Thrifty’s ice cream!
Overflow Coffee
Merchant Coffee
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Located inside Founding Father’s Collective, a shared space with a beer tasting room and a barber shop, Merchant Coffee’s vibe is super cool, modern, and friendly. Its a great place to come work, with endless amounts of tables, comfortable leather couches and a large back patio.
Merchant Coffee
The Century Lounge
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Located in a historic building, which ones was a the Head Hotel, The Century Lounge is a charming yet quaint coffee shop with plenty unique seating and a large bar you could sit at all day. Century Lounge focuses on creating all the classics beautifully and true to tradition. Owners Julie and Autumn (mother daughter duo) have done a beautiful job creating a cozy spot where you can meet up with friends or make some new ones over deliciously crafted coffee, such as the spiced honey latte with cinnamon, clover, nutmeg and ginger.
The Century Lounge
County Seat
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Could we spend all day exalting the masterpiece that is the County Seat? Yes, a thousand times yes. But today, we’re going to swing the spotlight over to County Seats coffee menu. County Seat offers a beautiful menu of classic coffee drinks that’ll keep you coming back for more, especially the ultra tasty Dirty Chai Latte. Trust us–the Vivili Group made sure that you won’t find boring coffee here.
County Seat
BlackGold Espresso
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BlackGold Espresso is dynamic coffee experience; drive-thru coffee shop located just outside of downtown Prescott! They are proud to not only roast our own coffee beans, out of Seattle, but also serve them with the convenience of a drive-thru. Step inside their inviting space, designed with a quick grab-and-go style in mind, and marvel at the beautifully crafted custom live edge bar. The dedicated team takes pride in creating unique and flavorful specialty drinks, such as their signature White Gold – a delightful blend of smooth white chocolate and refreshing lemon zest. Interesting fact: their passionate owner, Matt, also happens to own the tattoo shop BlackGold Tattoo right next door, adding a touch of artistic flair to our vibrant coffee community. Come and experience the perfect blend of coffee and creativity today.
BlackGold Espresso
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Method Coffee
Method Coffee, opening at 5:30am making it the earliest opening coffee shop, is overall an welcoming place to get coffee, great atmosphere and the staff always are friendly. They have a wide variety of flavored syrups for your coffee. Wonderful pastries to accompany your beverage. Overall just a great place to come in or drive thru to get a delicious cup of joe while supporting a small business.
Method Coffee
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