Savaya Coffee Market - at Steam Pump — Restaurant in Oro Valley

Savaya, save me from a caffeine withdrawal!

After a unintentional long hike at Honey Bee Canyon Park, Emily and I needed some caffeine to recharge our batteries for a long day of exploring and hanging out in Oro Valley. I had a list of coffeehouses to visit and this one was on the way back to her parents. Perfect.

I wanted my usual Americano since I didn’t want anything sweet after a long hike but also grabbed a biscotti stick to snack on while we waited. Emily got a flavored cold brew for her caffeine fix. We took a seat, waited, and started cooling off. The barista was extremely nice and helped Emily pick out her flavors for her cold brew.

It took a few minutes to get our drinks and then we sat there a few more minutes, sipping on our drinks and finally feeling less sweaty. My Americano was really good. It hit really close to what I love in them. Emily absolutely loved her drink and would mention it for the next few days that it was her most favorite cold brew she’s ever had. The biscotti was really good but I definitely needed the hot coffee to dunk it into… which an iced Americano is not.

Lastly, I want to talk about the price. For our two drinks and biscotti stick, it was around $11. That’s a crazy good deal for what we got. I was expecting the tab to be closer to $15. Sometimes sticker shock can go in the positive direction.

Savaya… you set a good standard for getting coffee...

To be a cafe hermit requires moderate discrimination on where to park the rear-end for an extended period of time. "Is the seating ergonomic? Is the setting conducive for both work and pleasure? Is the music relaxing? Is the mud worth the price?"

Fortunately, this gem of a location rings all bells quite nicely.

The interior is compact, yet very tranquil, with a rustic southwestern motif. Lowly lit to foster a calm mood. The espresso machines can be rather loud, so I appreciated the ambient jazz music all the more. The drinks are neither dazzling nor underwhelming. Outside on the patio is a lovely view of the mountains-- untainted by the traffic below it. Considering the venue's smaller size, its saving grace is the fewer number of visitors who are there at any given time. Would there be more than a handful, then the charm of this soothing aesthetic would likely shift to something less than comfortable. But I find that to be typical of most Savayas. The cozy feel is what makes it appealing.

The one and only bummer is that it closes so early.

Hands down, this is up in the top 3 of my favorite cafes of the Tucson area. Unfortunately, there arent very many around of this caliber. That's something this city should...

Not only is this the best Savaya, but this is also the best coffee shop in the entire city of Tucson!

From the views of the Catalinas next to the outdoor fireplace, to the cozy café vibes inside, Savaya D’oro is the quintessential coffee spot!

The manager’s name is Sage and he remembers our complex order every single time we stop in for coffee! As a coffee connoisseur I would honestly rate Sage as the best barista in all of Tucson! A genuine coffee artist! In fact, EVERY barista at this location is an amazing coffee artist!! Michelle can carry on a coffee shop conversation and make your coffee to perfection at the same exact time! And Sean is the resident coffee scientist!!This place feels like a scene out of Frasier every time!

The beans are constantly rotating and are always roasted to perfection and NEVER BURNT!

SAVAYA...