There's a small shop in Scottsdale's 5th Avenue where you can feel a bit at home if you're visiting Arizona on a short trip.
And this place is Cartel Coffee Lab.
Whether you're a big fan of coffee or not, you can definitely find a drink that will suit your taste buds here. For me, this was their soy chai latte. Unable to find the perfect cup of soy chai latte at other locations (example: Starbucks, the only coffee shop I've seen in Arizona), I was distraught... until I found Cartel.
This little hipster cafe has many wooden tables where you can spend the morning working or chatting with friends. This cozy place is always packed with people but it's also very quiet and down to earth every time I visit.
I was so delighted to find Cartel at the Sky Harbor Airport a few days ago. Cartel in Scottsdale is supposedly the hardest gem to find in Arizona, according to the barista at the airport Cartel. I'm glad I've discovered two in my short trip.