Lightheart Coffee to Open 3rd Location in Downtown Gilbert

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