Buddha's Brew in downtown Mesa has delicious food and tattoo discounts

• Peaceful artwork and inspirational mantras cover the walls — including our personal favorite, "Let that sh*t go."

Zoom in: The owners of Old Town Ink, which opened its first location in Scottsdale in 2011, wanted to go beyond tattooing when they launched their Mesa storefront, according to the website.

• Buddha's Brew was born in 2020 as a creative complement to the new Old Town Ink, with space for art and live music.
• The coffee shop is separated from the tattoo parlor with windows so patrons can watch the artists at work.

Dig in: The shop serves breakfast and lunch including tater tot bowls and buffalo chicken sandwiches, and has a full vegan menu.

1 cool thing to go: The coffee shop's loyalty program is a must for anyone considering body art.

• You'll get a free drink for every 10 you purchase, and when you fill up eight punch cards, you'll get $150 off a tattoo.