Cartel Roasting Co. - Tucson

What a great discovery (thank you Google! ! The coffee was superb the milk was steamed to perfection, the microfoam was spot on, and the blend was incredibly smooth. The service was amazing as well. Keep up the great work, everyone! I hope we can come back before we depart.

The ambiance and flavor have won out this five star review. When reading other reviews on this thread I understand that you might not want to wait ten minutes for coffee. However going to a coffee shop and enjoying espresso correctly is a way of life and an artistic experience. So as they say, you can’t rush Art. My latte tastes awesome. My 3 year old is happy. The vibe is on point. There is SOO much space to have a study party here and it’s comfy. I’m from California so the prices are exact. Remember, getting Starbucks, is not the same as getting coffee.

New hope for coffee houses! Cartel has discovered the secret recipe fantastic coffee and edibles plus kind service. This place is definitely on the list for any true coffee explorer and lover. Their pour over style coffee takes a bit of time to reach your salivating soul, however you'll be in nirvana the moment it does. And excellent pastries and cookies are here.

Dear Cartel Roasting Co Your cafe is awesome! Great vibes and decor that is conducive to a great spot to hang out or study. The baristas are always friendly and your drinks are delicious. I do have some constructive criticism though about your bathroom. As you are a popular cafe, you attract lots of business (woohoo! , but having only one bathroom can be frustrating, especially if multiple people are waiting to use the restroom. Adding another bathroom would be a good way to accommodate more customers. : otherwise, I love it here!

I used to live in Tucson but now only get to go to Cartel when I’m visiting family. I miss it so much-the coffee they serve is always amazing. If you get a latte the milk is steamed to perfection and the shots pulled just right. Their beans are also my favorite AND they often have whole bean decaf. The recent addition of their vegan pastries are the best I’ve ever had (I’ve been vegan for about five years and lived in many places including Southern California but nothing comes close to being as good as these pastries! . Some of the reviews mention that coffee should never be this expensive, etc but it IS great coffee and the prices aren’t much above other places that serve far inferior coffee. The employees are always nice and knowledgeable as well. I’d recommend getting Cartel as often as you can afford to if you are lucky enough to live nearby!