Hazelrock Coffee + Sweets

Made for 19 and under. This place suffers from an identity crisis between boba tea and pour overs. Not for us, just not an ideal coffee place for coffee lovers.

I like this place. It’s a welcome addition to the ASU area because I’ve been getting tired of the other coffee shop that’s close by. It’s nice and open with lots of seating, fast wifi, and they have yummy desserts. My only gripe is that they close at 9 pm AND they are closed for winter break. At least stay open until 10pm… this is a college town guys.

Place has a great atmosphere! Must try the vietnamese milk tea. The pastry is well made. Must try the ferrero cookie!

Quaint place with lots of space, tables and chairs to study and relax in. The drinks are pricey but their sweets are pretty reasonable. I came on a Saturday and I feel like the choices we’re not as extensive and some of the popular items were not available. But I still enjoyed the thrriple chocolate muffin I got (50% off!) To top it off, they are open a lot later than other coffee shops in the area which is a huge plus!

I won’t ever go back to this place. I ordered a coffee flight, at 10 am and they were out of one of them. So I only received 3 for the price of four. They offered me a free pastry, which was nice, but since I had already eaten one, that was hard to stomach, wasn’t at all what I wanted.
My boyfriend ordered the white chocolate mocha, which was served with spoiled milk. When I let the Batista know, she indicated that I didn’t know what sour milk, tastes or smells like, and suggested that it was the real white chocolate that they use. (There isn’t such a thing as real white chocolate) and surely it shouldn’t taste like spoiled milk.
17 dollars later I left very very dissapointed wanting Dutch Brothers.

You guys…
They make their perfectly-​piped pastries and almond macadamia nut milk in-​house… That’s just how I had to start this review.
But seriously, this place is a winner. The set-​up is unlike any other coffee shop. It’s open but you find yourself in your own world once you sit down. During our first visit, my boyfriend and I ordered a chai and banana bread. The chai was a ⁴⁄₅ but the banana bread was so good, we went to order another one. The girl at the counter gave us another banana bread for half off and threw in a coffee cake for FREE… just because!
I’ve gotten a few lattes and drip coffees since, and they’ve all been pretty tasty! This is the spot for you if you’re in your twenties, looking for a comforting baked good, need your coffee in a rush, or need a place to work/​study. We probably come here twice a week now.
Highly recommended :)

Cool coffee shop, great coffee and the cakes and such are amazing too! I had a cold brew coffee my first time and it didn’t disappoint. Since then I’ve tried a ton of drinks and have not been let down. Lots of space and tables to hang out and an amazingly comfortable couch that simply invites a nap, although not appropriate it seems.

This place has a nice relaxed atmosphere and is not too crowded at all. A good place to hang out near ASU campus.

Ina Garten said, «You can be miserable before you have a cookie and you can be miserable after you eat a cookie but you can’t be miserable while you are eating a cookie.» I’m convinced Ina was thinking of the Ferrero Rocher cookie when she said this because this cookie… it is the real deal. Perfectly chocolatey, crunch and indulgent, this signature treat of Hazelrock’s can easily be shared, but you probably won’t want to.
The pastry case is a first come first serve situation, so once they are out of something, typically they are out of it for the day. Except for the Ferrero Rocher cookie. I’ve never not seen it in the case and I think its popularity demands that it’s in the case at all times. I’ve also had the coffee cake which was an excellent, not too crumbly, not overly sweet pairing with our beverages. I really liked the Royal Tea latte that I had recently and it made a nice after dinner beverage.
Hazelrock is a big, beautiful open space with lots of tables and workspaces making it perfect for studying or meeting a larger group of friends. I prefer the couches to the other seating because the chairs are for narrow college freshman whose metabolism has not succumbed to dining hall food and Boone’s Farm.
Hazelrock is worth a look if you’re in the area and worth the drive if you’re not. Do it for the cookie!

New café with delicious treats, good coffee and large open space. What more could you want?
Got a latte and a cold brew the times I visited and got the Ferrero Rocher cookie per Unilocal’s recommendations and thoroughly enjoyed it. The latte definitely gives you that kick of caffeine and the staff is always willing to answer any questions you may have. They do have a cool variety of cold brews where do steep certain ingredients i.e. cinnamon or coconut to infuse flavors and did their best to answer their methods and so on. The Ferrero Rocher cookie is for those with a killer sweet tooth! It’s a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie topped with Nutella and chopped hazelnuts … what? I know! It’s amazing.
The wi-​fi is fast, there’s tons of seating for groups, pairs or for the lone person. Interior is well lit, good amount of outlets and natural lighting from the windows and artificial ones over head. Never found it to be too loud either. The parking is not an issue and it’s located in a plaza with other food spots!
Will be back for their cold brew tasting/​flight!

Hazelrock is a relatively new addition to the Tempe coffee scene. They’ve parked themselves in a very fortuitous location, too — smart move, guys. Why don’t we get right down to business:
PROS: Just about everything. Plenty of space, plenty of seating, plenty of *comfortable* seating, always bright and clean, a growing calendar of events (including, as I found out by accident the other night, magic shows!), a polite staff, a decent menu. Hazelrock quickly became an almost-​daily go-​to for me. I absolutely love the atmosphere. REALLY great place for hanging out, playing board games, studying — whatever. Good place for groups, good place for individuals. You really can’t go wrong with this one.
CONS: Only one minor con, and I blame this on my snobbiness when it comes to coffee. I’ve noticed a pretty conspicuous inconsistency in product quality. Not sure what to attribute this to, but the fact is, Hazelrock has a lot to compete against in this area. If they can take just that *little* bit of extra pride in how their coffee is prepared, it would up my review from four stars to five.
CONCLUSION: All in all, a great addition to the budding coffee economy. Not the best coffee in the area (yet — they’re still young!), but definitely one of the better locations and settings in the area. A very nice craft addition to an otherwise college area. If you haven’t been, it’s worth a go. You’ll likely find yourself visiting often.
Good job, Hazelrock! Keep up the good work. :)

Great place to kick up your feet and have an ice cold brewed coffee. Rustic/​modern décor with couches so comfy you would fall asleep on if it wasn’t for the caffeine.

I’m totally vibing this place! The open design allows lots of room for all customers to have their personal space to study. Everything is MADE FROM SCRATCH — yum! Prices are reasonable for the quality. Friendly staff and not pretentious like other coffee shops. The barista seemed happy to talk about the items on the menu and patiently waited before I made my selections.
My friend, with an undeniable sweet tooth, enjoyed the salted brûlée latte. The torched sugar on top was a nice touch. I ordered the cold brew flight with the Ethiopian, Apple Cinnamon, Blackberry-​Lavender, and Coconut. AWESOME! When did coffee flights become a thing?! The infused flavors were creative and refreshing. I loved the Coconut cold brew so much that I took a growler (huge a$$ jug) of it back to LA with me. The Ferrero cookie was BOMBDOTCOM. The walnut blondie was a delicious pairing with coffee.
Coffee and pastries are two of my favorite things, and this place does both very well. I’m obsessed!

Good staff and knowledgeable baristas.
As I sit here, it occurs to me that I’ve only had the cold/​iced drinks. They were good, but I’d imagine I’ll enjoy the hot drinks even more, as they’re made to SCAA (and soon to be SCEA) specifications.
Their Ferraro cookies are fantastic, and the tiramisu provided a good counterpoint to the coffee.
The music can be a bit intrusive for a subdued conversation, and there could be more comfortable chairs, but this is a place that seems focussed on small-​batch, in-​house food and drink, and they do these well.

First visit was just OK. Felt like I was sitting in a garage building. The coffee and pastry bar sits in a corner far from the entrance doors. Owners/​management: please put up better menu signs to allow first-​timers and those who do not know what’s available to choose, instead of feeling pressured to order something fast at the cash register– the menu was on plaques placed right in front of the register. There were a few pastries on display, but the ones that caught my attention were on one of the guest tables. Looked like bruschetta, but with nutella and chunky nuts. Apparently, these were being tested for an upcoming breakfast offering.
I liked the cold brew tasting– four cold brews of your choosing, for $ 6. You then get to choose a 12 oz. pour of cold brew, or opt for any pastry/​dessert from the case. I chose Ethiopian, Apple Jack, Blackberry-​Lavender, and Coconut. Funny how the two I thought I’d enjoy the most (the last two) would be my least favorites! I’d definitely order the Ethiopian cold brew again, and perhaps the Apple Jack with cream. The blackberry-​lavender was too tart, and I could only detect the berry, which was unfortunate, since I love lavender-​scented anything: chocolates/​truffles, ice creams/​gelatos, shortbreads, soaps, and lotions, etc. The house-​made tiramisu was just OK. Actually, I didn’t eat much of it at the time, since I already had enough milk fat and sugar from the salted crème brûlée coffee here, and I ended up throwing away the leftovers at home that night, since most of the takeaway cup was filled with waxy cream filling. The female rep here told the new guy that he must stress that everything here is made in-​house, from the cold brews steeped with herbs, spices, and fruits the night before, to the hazelnut-​chocolate spread and the caramel syrup and melted chocolate used in coffees.
I wished I’d gone with the huge chocolate chip cookie with the house-​made hazelnut-​chocolate spread, instead of the tiramisu… I may come back for a second visit, but not before I check out all the other coffee shops I’ve bookmarked for years.

It’s always great to support local businesses… especially those with owners who are ASU alums!
Hazelrock was a stumble find as I was on my way to einstiens. I believe it just opened up just recently and I hope it lasts! I mean I’m always traveling for work and won’t be able to frequent this establishment as much as I’d like, but it’s a great spot in general for when I am back. The space is HUGE! I’m not sure if there is a bigger coffee spot in Tempe. The atmosphere is inviting with vintage décor and a friendly staff.
As for the tea and sweets, I tried this blueberry infused black tea. It was naturally sweetened by the blueberry but I’m happy that they don’t normally add any additional sugar to it since I don’t prefer sweet teas. It was very refreshing! The snow-​style shaved ice was really yummy too! The mango flavor was very tasty. I had it topped with fresh fruit, and it was a great combination. I haven’t found many snow places here where the snow itself was flavorful so I’m (again) hoping this place is here to stay.
I intend to come back and try the other sweets because they have a whole display case of them!

Cheryl B told me about a new coffee shop that’s pretty close to where I live, I’m always up to checking out new places, so off we went to try out some coffee and sweets.
This place is spacious! Love the light fixtures, they are too cool, the wall deco is great too, I’m sure most would just come for the sweets & coffee, but this place has a nice relaxed vibe to it that you just want to go head and have your coffee there, and just relax for a minute.
After checking out the pastries on display I went with the chocolate vanilla bean cupcake and a salted brulee latte. The cupcake was heavenly, the buttercream frosting was just the right amount of vanilla, and the cupcake was moist and perfect. The winner though was the Salted Brulee Latte, oh that is a great latte, the torched of the sugar on top with the warm rich coffee below, it’s a cup of heaven I tell you!
Glad to have found a new coffee spot in my hood, I’m sure I will be back plenty of times

I’m always on the lookout for new coffee places in the valley that aren’t a chain. This place is unique and extremely new. We went early in the morning and they were working on hanging wall fixtures. Other than the the staff was extremely attentive and friendly.
We ordered the salted crème Brulee lattes. Since the torch the top you have to have it there at the shop. It is nice since it helps you take a break from your busy day to relax. We also decided to split a mini almond croissant. It sure wasn’t little, i wonder what the regular size is. The pastry was perfect, fresh and great to share.
Lastly the décor is nice since it has that rustic modern look. We loved the feel of the place and can’t wait to see it become more lively. We will definitely be returning soon.

«Picks you up. Calms you down. Coffee is the lifeblood that fuels the dreams of champions.» ― Mike Ditka, Kicking & Screaming
Waltzed into Hazelrock on Opening Weekend and I think I ruined someone’s video/​picture. Oops? I came here because my dearest friend told me to so I did! I had snooped on their website and blog the week before so I knew I *had* to try the Ferrero cookie on top of some other goods. Between the two of us, we had a cookie, a lemon bar that was recommended by the friendly barista with the cool hair, a macchiato, and an iced tea.
The first sip of the espresso sent me straight onto Cloud 9. It was rich, fragrant, and creamy. It made Addiction stir and I was hooked by that vixen. Girl, I will never give you up again. The iced tea helped clean the palate as well as that super tasty and tart lemon bar. Could this be fresh lemon juice? If it was concentrate, it fooled me. As for the Ferrero cookie, it was everything I imagined it would be and more. It was crispy on the edges and soft and delicious in the middle. Nutella and a very generous amount of hazelnuts decorated the top. It got a tad too sweet with the ample amount of hazelnut spread but I imagine it being perfect with a foamy latte. I wish they drew a tiny leaf in my espresso…
The coffee shop itself is very hipster industrial chic — wood, steal, a bike, a marquee arrow, a mattress sans the cover and fluff, and glass bottles as lighting. It was very cool. I like the concrete floors and all the reclaimed wood. I could imagine a young Joyce sitting here with all her other art student friends, the WP Carey business majors working on their stuffy group assignments on the leather couch and arm chairs, and the regular Tempe resident grabbing a cuppa before work. It’s a large space with lots of chairs, stools, and tables for all.
And if the drinks and pastries aren’t enough to lure you in… they also sell snow. SNOW!
«Way too much coffee. But if it weren’t for the coffee, I’d have no identifiable personality whatsoever.» ― David Letterman
#Preach #GiveMeThatBeanWater
*** Featured in The Weekly Unilocal,October 14, 2015 — Coffee Talk

Woah first review?! I guess this place is new. Overall summary: tastes as good as it looks!
Stumbled randomly into this café /​coffee /​bakery on a Saturday afternoon. Originally wanted an iced mocha but the sweets looked soooo good. Couldn’t help myself!
Let’s get the drink review out of the way first. Cuz I’m more of a dessert person anyway. Iced mocha was great. Light and refreshing. The manager said that the mocha had real shredded chocolate on it– nice touch!
Now. The baked goods! Mmmmmm. Tried the Ferrero cookie, chocolate banana tart, white chocolate macadamia cookie, and mango flavored shaved ice (is that a thing here?). Come with a group– these treats are pretty big but shareable so it was awesome that I could taste multiple things. My favorite is the Ferrero cookie (AMAZING. Great chocolate and nutty flavor. Soft and decadent) but all of them were pretty great.
Space is really big. Lots of tables and seating. Décor is kinda hipster/​rustic look. They need to add some art though on the walls to spruce the place up.
The manager and staff were very friendly.
Came to our table and asked us how we were doing and if we needed anything. Ultimately led to a conversation about coffee. I’m no coffee connoisseur but dude knew his coffee thing. Glad to see passionate people running local businesses.