Lightheart Coffee to Open 3rd Location in Downtown Gilbert — Taking Over Former Skoopwells Site
Coffee lovers in Gilbert: get ready. Lightheart Coffee — known for their specialty coffee and matcha, inviting spaces, and community-driven vibe — is gearing up to open their third(location) in Downtown Gilbert, in the spot previously occupied by Skoopwells.
Lightheart Coffee already operates two locations:
Shea Blvd in Scottsdale (6969 E Shea Blvd Unit 190)
Market Street in Scottsdale (20875 N Pima Rd Suite 100)
They also host a mobile coffee van (“Book The Van” on their site), showing how committed they are to bringing their drinks to different neighborhoods.
On their homepage, they emphasize their passion:
“for the love of specialty coffee + matcha”
Their hours currently are:
Mon–Sat: 7 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Why Downtown Gilbert Makes Sense
Gilbert’s Heritage District continues to grow as a cultural and foodie hub. Adding Lightheart to that mix brings a strong local coffee identity to downtown — something to complement the restaurants, shops, and foot traffic already in place.
By taking over the Skoopwells space, Lightheart can lean into familiarity — many locals already know that corner — while reimagining it with their distinctive look & feel.
What Might We Expect to See
From their existing locations and branding, here are a few features we might see (or hope to see) in the new Gilbert outpost:
A warm, minimalist interior where people can sit, linger, chat
Specialty coffee and matcha drinks (their signature offering)
Good integration of indoor + outdoor seating (if possible)
Community-forward elements (open hours, events, local collaborators)
Possibly the mobile van operations supporting events downtown
What This Means for Gilbert
More variety in coffee options — especially ones with attention to detail
A boost to foot traffic in the downtown core (great for surrounding businesses)
Another local brand expansion — showing confidence in Gilbert as a destination
Next Steps & What to Watch For
Official announcement of the opening date
Sneak peeks (interior photos, menu details)
Possible launch events or promotions for locals
Social media updates from Lightheart (@lightheartcoffee)
How they refurbish or refurb the old Skoopwells space