10 Reasons Beanchain Coffee is the Best Coffee Shop in Mesa (and Probably Everywhere else too)
- David Baxter
- 32 minutes ago
- 2 min read
At Beanchain Coffee, we’ve built more than just a coffee shop—we’ve built a community. While it might seem bold to say we’re the best, here are ten heartfelt reasons we genuinely think our little café is special:
1. We’re a Worker-Directed Café
Every person serving your coffee has a voice in how this shop runs, creating an atmosphere built on trust, respect, and fairness. It’s a workplace we’re genuinely proud of.
2. Our Pay It Forward Board Supports Neighbors in Need
Customers can buy meals for those experiencing hard times. So far, we’ve provided 40+ meals—and counting—thanks entirely to your generosity.
3. The Beanchain Community Book is Filled with Meaning
Our community journal allows visitors to leave art, poetry, messages, or reflections, capturing the heart and soul of the people who spend time here.
See Volume 1 here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C8ubpvKPF/
4. Our Library is Curated by the Community
Hundreds of books have been donated by our customers, each accompanied by a personal note explaining why the book matters to them. It’s more than a bookshelf—it’s a snapshot of our community.
5. We Handle Conflict with Compassion
Through our Solution Seeking System, we handle conflicts with transparency, patience, and genuine empathy. It makes Beanchain a healthier, happier place for everyone.
Learn more about the Solution Seeking System in this article.
6. We’re Working Toward Real Living Wages
We believe deeply in fair pay and are actively striving to ensure everyone at Beanchain earns a true living wage ($21/hour + tips). It’s about respect, dignity, and fairness.
Learn more about our goals and model in this article.
7. Our Space Welcomes Everyone
From K-pop fans and book lovers to pet adoption advocates, our café regularly hosts community gatherings. Everyone can find their people at Beanchain.
8. We Provide Meaningful Resources to the Community
Our Unhoused Help pamphlets offer useful, tangible resources for those experiencing homelessness, showing how small actions can create big impacts.
Download the pamphlet so you can give it out to those in need here.
9. We Support Local Businesses and Makers
Through our local marketplace, we provide a platform for Mesa-based artisans and small businesses. Every item sold supports our community directly.
10. Our Founders Speak from the Heart
“I’ve been shaped by my experiences with poverty, and no one else should have to experience what I did. The Beanchain is a reflection of that mission.”– David Baxter, Co-Founder
“When humans experience poverty, the first to suffer are all the animals. By fighting poverty for humans, my hope is that we can end poverty for animals as well. They deserve better.”– Shannon Baxter, Co-Founder
That was 10 Reasons Beanchain Coffee is the Best Coffee Shop in Mesa!
We believe what sets Beanchain apart isn’t just great coffee—though we’ve got that, too—but the warmth, sincerity, and community spirit you feel as soon as you step through the door.
Visit us anytime at 1110 W Southern Avenue, Suite 8, Mesa, AZ, or learn more about us online at bchain.coffee.
We’d love to welcome you to our community.