Comments on: 2010 Predictions

By: Tom Maegdlin

Tom Maegdlin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:27:36 +0000

How do you think I felt when Ron told me that! I thought I was going to be able to work Cortados (in the proper glassware) back into my routine!

By: Jaxon

Jaxon — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:24:14 +0000

Haha, who knew coffee jokes is one of the best pranks! I was seriously excited as $@*% if that was true Tom!

By: Tom Maegdlin

Tom Maegdlin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:03:43 +0000

Totally a joke. I borrowed it from Ron Cortez. He called me one day saying “Dude, did you hear Intelligentsia is opeing up downtown?”

By: Psyd

Psyd — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:17:58 +0000

Uhm, isn’t Seattle Espresso still offa Ray in Ahwatukee? What about that lil espresso shop across from the Ra Sushi in the Mall, next to the theatre complex? The theatre that will let you take their espresso in? I haven’t been to either in a while, but both were pretty exceptional last time I was there.

I’ll predict that the level of coffee all over Tucson will take a step forward, and that three decent shops will open near me, and I’ll have to start splitting my loyalties half a dozen different ways.
Those shops that still think that Starbucks is still a target will fall slowly by the wayside and be run over by folks who are shooting to compete with the Blue Bottles, Victrolas and Stumptowns of coffeedom.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:23:02 +0000

Giggling at TM’s prediction!!!!

By: JAXON

JAXON — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:41:15 +0000

RE: Tom Maegdlin,

Are you saying Intelligentsia is opening retail spot(s) in Arizona?

Please advise.. or clarify.. Thanks!

By: Brian Clemens

Brian Clemens — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:55:01 +0000

Predicting one thing only: that many more Arizonans will experience high quality coffee, sourcing, roasting, customer service, thus expecting this level from their coffee experience. This will in turn make Arizona coffee shops compete based on the aforementioned qualities of a shop.

By: Jaime Aguila

Jaime Aguila — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:21:13 +0000

Aaron, Amen! I live in Gilbert and besides Joe’s Coffeehouse on Ray and Higley, there are slim pickings out here. I teach at ASU Poly and have high hopes for a place opening up nearby.

By: Steve Belt

Steve Belt — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:01:41 +0000

On the Scottsdale front, I know of 3 shops with plans for 2010, all in South or Old Town Scottsdale.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:09:06 +0000

Not a prediction but more of an amazement… I cannot believe there are no independants in Chandler & Gilbert. These cities have (at last count before the recession) the highest per-capital incomes in the Phx metro area… yes, higher than Scottsdale. I think people are missing the boat… if you have good coffee why are you not offering it to people with the most disposable income?

By: Tom Maegdlin

Tom Maegdlin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:59:21 +0000

You forgot “Intelligentsia will open a roastery and 5 retail locations.” ; )

By: Jerrid

Jerrid — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:54:05 +0000

Sadly, I too think 2010 will be the end for CP. I also predict Starbucks will close at least 5 more area stores and convert a few to the Seattle’s Best brand as they are trying to broaden there business. I also predict that The Coffee Bean will exit the AZ market and close all remaining valley stores or at least sell them to a local franchisee. Could be a good thing for any independent coffee houses moving to Scottsdale.

I would like to see one or two independent shops open up in Ahwatukee. The only ones I know of now are Seattle Espresso and Brubakers.

By: Chris Cardinal

Chris Cardinal — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:37:06 +0000

Don’t forget @realjoe’s promise to build his own roaster from scratch… very interesting project, that.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:45:34 +0000

I predict I will take charge of my caffeine cravings by purchasing my own dual boiler, totally PID controlled machine, with an E61 group..

I mean, how else am I gonna get consistently excellent espresso without leaving my house?

Happy New Year!