HG Higher Grounds Coffee and Cafe

*disclaimer* this place does breakfast and lunch but I just went for coffee.

The staff is super friendly and helpful. The coffee is so good and smooth that I ordered a bag of coffee to brew at home. Also, the barista didn’t overload my coffee with ice which is nice so you actually get what you pay for. I had a small vanilla cold brew and it was $4.78. Happy visit! Will be back.

I have been here twice and so far great experiences. The cashier/barista greets me in a kind manner and my order is prepared in a proper fashion. Their Chai Latte is DELICIOUS. I enjoyed their pumpkin whoopie pie and one slice of red ♥ velvet 🍰 .

Cute coffee shop with a great menu of pastries and food. Cappuccino is delicious - not too bitter, not too sweet. The cinnamon roll was delicious! A little too much cream cheese for my taste, but hey, I'd rather have too much than too little. Quick and friendly service. Perfect, cozy areas to enjoy a good book.

They were so very kind, delicious hot chocolate made to perfection. I had a chocolate chip muffin that was just delicious!!! Recommend it!!! Super cute place!

Edit: ps- I’m back for their delicious sandwiches! Made to order they have a few options! The one pictured below comes with bacon too if I am not mistaken, which I asked to skip. Seating outside was a delight with this weather. The sandwiches are fresh and big enough to share!! Yum!!!!

Tried HG roastery for the first time this morning. I got a Carmel macchiato and biscuits and gravy. My coffee was really good and the biscuits and gravy were pretty good. My husband got the steak breakfast burrito, that was really yummy! We also ordered traditional breakfast for my son, he seemed to enjoy it. My husband also had a white mocha, it was one of the best ones I've tried! We had a deal for a free pastry and opted for the cinnamon roll, it was so gooey and delicious!! I saw they make giant chocolate chip cookies, was very tempting! I liked the atmosphere, it was inviting and cozy. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Would love if they opened in one in North Mesa!

I love this hidden gem of neighborhood
Coffee is great they always have flavorful and fresh selections
Food options - they know how to bake!! Quality of baked goods are great. Their home made jam and salsa are also amazing

Stopped in here in between shopping. Had a large white mocha and the zesty breakfast sandwich. So glad I gave this location and try and didn't go to the bagel shop nearby. I really enjoyed the sandwich which was very refreshing. The veggies were all fresh. The egg (easy over) will run with yolk after you bit in to it. Best part was mopping it up with the nicely toasted croissant. The mocha was also good but I felt it paled next to the sandwich. Can't wait to bring the family here.

The gluten free carrot cake melts in your mouth. Not too sweet and very moist! The pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, also gluten free, was soft, fresh and tasty. The coffee was marvelous, smooth and roasted in house! Highly recommend, make sure to get there early as the close at 2pm!

Everything was so flavorful and made with quality ingredients! We had coffee, cider, blueberry muffin, a steak bowl, the peanut butter acai bowl and the French man breakfast sandwich. We could recommend all of it. We'll definitely be coming back again!

Found this place tucked away across the street from First Watch. The coffee was excellent and the food was just as good if not BETTER than First Watch. Plus we did not need to wait to be seated. I had the Loco Moco Acai Bowl and my fiance went with the more traditional pancakes, eggs, and bacon. We picked up a cinnamon roll to go. We went right back the very next day for some avocado toast, tea, and a smoothie. Definitely will make this a regular place if we can. Looking forward to trying lunch!

This place is great! I got an iced vanilla coconut latte and apple spice muffin today! I highly recommend both— the muffin has fresh apple chunks inside and tastes like heaven if you ask them to warm it up for you. Lots of options for drink choices and more gluten-free treats in the bakery case than most bakeries. I will definitely be back and bring my mom next time as she is allergic to gluten and we have a heck of a time finding cute spots to order coffee and baked goods that she can enjoy.

This tucked off cafe is a true gem! I stopped in this morning when they first opened to grab a coffee and muffin on my way into work. My first impression was small but very inviting. The seating is limited but they do offer seating outside as well. The young lady who helped me was very polite and made an amazing Caramel Macchiato! If you enjoy caramel drinks at the franchised coffee shops, do yourself a favor and stop in for an even better drink from HG! While you're there, grab yourself a warm blueberry muffin to go with it. Delicious!!!

This place is so cute and the service was excellent! The cinnamon coffee cake is quite delicious and I highly recommend it. I look forward to returning when I have more time to try some of their other items.

Quaint coffee shop brimming with locals. They roast in store. Out of this world good latte. Their cinnamon buns are unique and delicious (and too big for one person 😉 great to share) Great place, stop in and give it a try, they also serve lunch!

The first thing you notice is that the coffee is great here; it smells great and tastes great. Its small seating area inside gives the impression of a cozy coffee shop but it is more than just a coffee shop. There is a surprisingly good selection of breakfast and lunch items on the menu. Outside seating area is much larger than inside. It opens early at 6am when you most need a strong cup of coffee.

A little hidden gem. Friendly staff and cute ambiance, although a little small there were more inside tables than I expected after reading other reviews. I was afraid we would be eating outside which in Sept even at 9 am isn't fun but there were plenty of seats. Coffee was good and I am picky after growing accustomed to that familiar chain but HG was really good. Enjoyed our breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon which was cooked perfectly and potatoes also wonderful. I had the flatbread with avocado, eggs over medium, tomato and arugula, very good. We'll be back to try a muffin since all of the reviews say they are good.

I need to honest. I was not expecting all the much going here. The ratings are good, but it visually doesn’t look like it would be that great of coffee based on the exterior and some of the branding I saw.

Looks are deceptive.

This is a hidden gem! Very good coffee, great tea, and great breakfast sandwiches! I would fully recommend giving it a try! I will be back!

We found this little off the beaten path Cafe in Mesa yesterday and it was absolutely DELICIOUS! I ordered the Zesty Crossaint and it was cooked to order and prepared to perfection! We will definitely be going back!

So glad I stopped in to try this place. I was surprised to see the great selection of pastries and food items they had. Looking over the menu I see lots of items I’m excited to try. I got a Carmel macchiato and a blueberry muffin and they were delicious. The staff was very friendly. Very cute little place, I look forward to returning!

I recently tried their holiday flavor - vanilla coconut and I thought it was amazing! They also have mint chocolate muffins for the Christmas season. I highly recommend. Such a cute quiet cafe! I got the caramel macchiato and a double chocolate muffin- they were nice to ask if I'd like the muffin warm, because they were near closing. Next door to a pure Barre gym and not far from San tan shopping mall! Even though the place is small, they have extra seating in the front and back of the cafe, as well as a small bar area.