Satellite Coffee Bar — Restaurant in Phoenix

Satellite Coffee – Come for the Latte, Stay to Mentally Redecorate Your Entire Life

There are a few places in Phoenix that make you question your entire aesthetic, and Satellite Coffee inside Neighbor is one of them. Tucked inside the kind of design-forward furniture gallery that makes you want to sell everything you own and start over with better lighting and fewer emotional attachments, Satellite is the coffee shop version of healing with taste.

I popped in on a weekday whim (read: post-breakup coping session disguised as a coffee run) and ordered the hazelnut latte with banana cold foam, which, I’m happy to report, tasted like emotional closure in a cup. The hazelnut was perfectly cozy without being cloying, and the banana cold foam? Somehow refreshing, nostalgic, and slightly flirty. Unlike my ex, this drink followed through.

The ambiance? Chef’s kiss. The warm mid-century tones, curated furniture, and desert-modern glow had me questioning every bad design choice I’ve ever made. There’s something incredibly satisfying about sipping an artisan latte while surrounded by pieces you know you can’t afford but are absolutely willing to fake a new identity for. It’s calm. It’s cool. It’s the exact opposite of dating a man with five throw pillows and no personality.

The staff were as lovely as the space, kind, helpful, and incredibly on point with their recommendations. They managed to be welcoming without being overbearing, stylish without being intimidating, and one of them complimented my vibe, which honestly gave me enough serotonin to power through the rest of the week.

As I sat sipping my latte, basking in the golden light bouncing off walnut shelves and design books, I thought: this is what peace tastes like. This is what happens when you choose yourself over another emotionally unavailable situationship with a bad beard and commitment issues.

Final rating: 10/10. Would absolutely come back again, if not for the coffee, then for the fantasy of living in a home where everything matches and no one leaves...

Overall, a great place to study or chat with your friends! The decor is novel and I loved the natural sunlight of the place.

Food: We ordered the iced vanilla latte with oat milk and matcha. Drinks were made with care and I loved the cups they were served in.

Service: Amazing; the baristas were attentive and always had a smile on their face. Made the ordering process comfortable and very inviting.

Atmosphere: Plenty of natural sunlight and the decor/vibe was very calming. It seems like they've partnered with Neighbors furniture and have their items on display in the center of the shop. The seating provided in the shop are also furniture for display, which is...

10/10 across the board. The Roasted Strawberry Matcha that was on the menu for a limited time was so delicious. I recently tried their Kaffir Lime Matcha Tonic and oh my gosh it was perfection. It was literally summer in your mouth - so refreshing! I appreciate that this coffee shop is whisking the matcha per drink order vs. bottling it up and not putting effort or work into the drink. Its such a shame going to a coffee shop and seeing this happen. But not you Satellite!! Aside from the craft behind their drinks the staff is always friendly and chatty! I highly recommend this...