Let's talk about Cartel Coffee Lab in Scottsdale. Let's!!
This place makes all of my coffee nerd/ trendy hipster senses tingle with glee. When you first walk in you'll notice there's art on the wall, and long couches, long tables. I actually love the furniture in here. There's a little indoor/outdoor hallway on the side that has a comfy couch and tables, one of which has a chess board, if you know how to play (which I don't).
Then the coffee stuff. This is what I love the most. They have all brewing methods. French press, chemex, aeropress, you name it. Not to mention a manual espresso machine and hand poured latte art. GAH!
The two guys working today are perfection. They are fun, friendly and efficient. Not to mention they make a killer latte. Yum. :)
Also, I had a blueberry muffin that made my tummy very very happy.
I love Cartel Coffee Lab. I will come back again and again.