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Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale, Arizona

Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale, Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 13, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Coffee, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Shops & Restaurants

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18 Best Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ (Beyond the Resorts)

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The Best Local Phoenix Souvenir Shops

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Tom’s Thumb Hike: One of Scottsdale’s Most Stunning Trails

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Best Coffee Shops in Phoenix (Local Favorites + Hidden Gems)

Best Coffee Shops in Phoenix (Local Favorites + Hidden Gems)

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a weekend here with your favorite people 🌲😍 📍the a weekend here with your favorite people 🌲😍

📍the flagstaff retreat by @chillinthepines 

this place is absolutely insane & needs to be on your radar for family reunions, group trips, bachelor parties, etc as it sleeps over 20 people and it’s doggie friendly 🐾

here’s what makes it so cool:

🎣 private fishing pond
🏀 basketball, volleyball, & pickleball court 
♨️ hot tub & sauna & firepits
🎯 games like pool, ping pong, cornhole, etc
🧗 a rock climbing wall
⛳️ golf simulator 
🎥 movie theatre
🍔 massive outdoor kitchen & living spaces
🏔️ views of pine trees, wildlife, & humphrey’s peak
🏎️ optional can-am rental 

not only that, but it’s only a few minutes away from snowbowl road so it’s perfect for leaf peeping, winter ski getaways, & escaping the heat! 🎿

we went with our dogs & our college besties & had the most fun & relaxing weekend that we all needed so much (hosted) ❤️ 

tag the people you want to organize a trip with 👇🏼 & comment “stay” for the booking link!
august wildflowers in flagstaff 🌻 status & locati august wildflowers in flagstaff 🌻

status & locations of current flowers (not all inclusive & feel free to add to the comments!!)

purple larkspurs at arizona snowbowl: gone 😕

purple lupines: currently popping! saw them today on forest roads off of snowbowl road

indian paintbrush: same as below 

sunflowers: pictured are flowers off the side of the 180 in fort valley just past the snowbowl turnoff. no flowers this year on the typical “fort valley flower field” location. also flowers near sunset crater!

enjoy 🌻✨
took some special photos at one of our favorite pl took some special photos at one of our favorite places 🥹

we specifically chose to move from tempe to east mesa to live by this river & the mountains & today made that all the more special. 

we’re out here all the time hiking, watching sunset & sunrise, fishing.. so i loved coming back to take photos growing our first baby 🤰🏼

@poeticcaptures is amazing ✨🫶🏻 can’t wait to see the photos!
📍farmers daughter coffee shop at schnepf farms in 📍farmers daughter coffee shop at schnepf farms in queen creek

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