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Cartel Roasting Co.

Tempe, Arizona

Why stop here: Cartel Roasting Co. is a $ coffee & breakfast pick in Tempe. Order Cortado with a freshly roasted house blend.

CuisineCoffee & Breakfast
Price$
TownTempe

Cartel's flagship roasting cafe on Ash Ave, a spacious, design-forward space where the beans are actually roasted. A coffee-nerd destination.

What to order

Cortado with a freshly roasted house blend

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Updated 2026-07-01. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.

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