Despite online buzz, Scottsdale's new caffeine-free cafe falls flat
By Melissa Pickering
Published on April 22, 2026.
The A-OK Cafe at Scottsdale Fashion Square, a caffeine-free cafe in the mall's new Aritzia store, opened in December 2025 and is a rarity among only a handful of U.S. stores with cafes like this in the Aritzie stores. Despite online buzz, the cafe failed to impress the masses due to its lack of advertising or signage. The barista behind the counter recommended the Ube and Kinako drink, which is roasted soybean flour from Japan and combines it with a sweet, saccharine bubble tea. The menu features $13 Exclusive Smoothies and a health-centered menu, including turmeric ginger Wellness Shots from the local Kaleidoscope Juice Bar. Despite the lack of signage and limited availability on the outside, A-ok Cafe's soft serve was a standout experience. The cafe uses a token system to reward customers with freebies when they spend a certain amount, earn rewards or "just get lucky with it."
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