Today’s Cup o’ Tea
Solo Café Gourmet Coffee & Tea House
Tempe, AZ

Solo Café’s quaint storefront and patio seating

Perks (what I really like!)

• A whole wall full of loose-leaf tea selections
• Delicious hazelnut mocha latte
• Super friendly barista/co-owner, Chad
  

  Co-owner Chad hard at work

• Edgy artwork
• Lots of comfy seating, inside and out, giving the place a homey feel

Share a cuppa (the stories about the owner, building, history, name)

My research turned up little marketing material online or otherwise for patrons to discover more details about this hot spot. They may not need it, as the shop was packed in the middle of a Wednesday afternoon, but I still would like to find more background on the place… (If you know more, please comment below.)

Plenty of delicious choices.

What’s Brewing (coffee, tea, food)

• Coffee drinks of all kinds
• Did I mention a whole wall of loose-leaf tea? Ahh!
• Pastries and snacks

The Grind (what I would change)
No decaf offered. This place must be for purists!

Relax in the intimate library

Percolation Factor (the activity/environment/energy/service)

• Free Wi-Fi
• Cool little library with cushy seating
• Turntable and vinyl available for a listen
• Small TV with DVDs
• A community night for musicians on Wednesdays

The Grounds (location)
107 E Baseline Rd., #A-4
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-7656

Tea Times (hours)
M–Sa 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Su. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

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I love connecting people and ideas, so I’ve been creating small villages my entire life. Really, what better places can writers and musicians find to create “village” than independent coffee/tea shops? I wrote most of my Rhythms & Muse novel and Delfaerune Rhapsody series-in-progress in coffee/tea venues, so it seemed natural to create this blog. Whether you came here to find a new favorite hangout, or suggest a spot not yet not posted, may you find Coffee CommuniTea exactly to your taste!