How to Visit Inza Coffeehouse in Scottsdale

Coffee served with South American cuisine is the specialty at Inza Coffee, a bistro and coffeehouse in Scottsdale, Arizona, that offers a bit of culture along with some good brew. The eatery is a good example of the diverse ethnic fare available in the Valley of the Sun, and worth a visit to check out the ambiance along with some potent coffee. Here are a few helpful guidelines for your next visit to this java joint.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Belly up to the self-service counter. Order the house Colombian coffee, a rich and fragrant blend, or one of the selection of coffees from Argentina, Brazil and Peru. Non-coffee drinkers can sample cider or chai tea. Bring your laptop, because Inza offers free WiFi.

2. Grab a table inside near one of the walls of windows and check out the cool black and white artwork. The interior space is painted bright red, and cheerful knick-knacks add to the festive atmosphere.Got a sweet tooth? Sample one of the iced "frios," frothy iced coffee and cream drinks that are more like dessert than java.

3. Arrive for lunch and sample one of the house-made empanadas, South American-style turnovers filled with meat, beans or vegetables. A specialty is the sweet corn and cheese variety. There are also sandwiches, salads and pastries. Plan to spend under $10 for a sandwich or salad and beverage. A daily lunch special is also offered for about $6.

4. Save room for a treat from the pastry case, which include croissants, chocolate-dipped empanadas and muffins. Finish with a caffeine jolt in the form of an espresso float ($5), served with ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream. Stay for a free tango lesson on weekends or schedule a visit to the monthly chocolate and coffee club. The coffeehouse has an ever-changing calendar of events.

5. Inza Coffee is located at 8658 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85260, about 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor airport. For directions, hours and more information, call [phone].