Category: Coffee

  • Everbloom Coffee

    Everbloom Coffee

    45125 SMURR STREET
    INDIO

    This chicly minimalist coffee shop features some of the tastiest java and friendliest baristas you’ll find in the desert! Widely known for its specialty house-made syrups (as per the myriad glowing Yelp reviews), which include butterscotch, Madagascar vanilla, mocha and honey lavender, sadly, I am diabetic and, as such, haven’t been able to partake. But I’m happy to report that the standard lattes are nothing short of heavenly and certainly warrant a visit. (The sister location, just up the road at 81730 CA-111, is smaller, but serves up the same fabulous fare.)

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  • The Vintage Coffee House

    The Vintage Coffee House

    49990 JEFFERSTON STREET
    INDIO

    A strip mall with a grocery store as its anchor tenant may seem an unlikely place to find some of the best java in the Coachella Valley, but that is most definitely the case with The Vintage Coffee House. Known for being one of the only sites in the area with bulletproof coffee on the menu, all of the offerings are, in fact, fabulous. The café is adorable to boot, and the service is stellar! Even Sylvester Stallone and Justin Bieber are fans! Vintage is also situated in extremely close proximity to the Coachella concert grounds, so if you are in town for any of the festivals, this is the spot to grab your daily joe!

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  • Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate

    Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate

    78120 CALLE ESTADO, SUITE 104
    LA QUINTA

    If it’s tea you’re seeking, Cali Rosina should be your first stop! The adorable tea shop boasts a massive and well-curated selection of fresh loose-leaf blends (over 200, in fact!), served both iced and hot, and the finest selection of chocolate I’ve seen in the desert! I’m not much of a tea person, but even I can’t resist Cali Rosina’s refreshing offerings. Opened by siblings Jodie and Josh Smith just a few days before the world shut down in March 2020, it speaks to the café’s excellence that it managed to survive and thrive, quickly becoming a local favorite. The place also features one of the cutest patios around.

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  • Main Street Coffee

    Main Street Coffee

    78100 MAIN STREET, SUITE 102
    LA QUINTA

    While the lattes and baked goods at this spot are solid, at Main Street Coffee, it is all about the location! Tucked inside the city of La Quinta’s charming Old Town shopping center, the café boasts a covered wraparound patio with gorgeous desert vistas and fabulous people-watching opportunities, especially on Sundays during the center’s bustling weekly farmer’s markets.

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  • Yes Please

    Yes Please

    78065 MAIN STREET, SUITE 100
    LA QUINTA

    Stop by this Old Town La Quinta coffee and dessert shop early, as the baked goods sell out by 10 daily. One bite of a delectable huckleberry scone topped with citrus glaze, melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk biscuit or buttery croissant, and you’ll know why! Homemade on the premises each morning by owner Gina Mallano, every item at Yes Please is crafted with the finest ingredients and plenty of heart! The coffee drinks are superb, as well, with the chai and horchata also made in-house, and the patio views are nothing short of stunning!

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  • The Marketplace

    The Marketplace

    49499 EISENHOWER DRIVE
    LA QUINTA

    Hotel coffee shops aren’t typically known for serving up stellar brews, but The Marketplace at the La Quinta Resort is the exception to that rule. The java is on par with high-end roasters and the breakfast sandwiches are truly a marvel! And you can’t beat the setting, with the gorgeous shaded patio pristinely situated overlooking the stunning hotel grounds. It’s a great place to spend a lazy morning or a sunny afternoon!

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  • Wonder

    Wonder

    74275 CA-111
    PALM DESERT

    This new café also secured a spot in my breakfast section above, as its morning (and lunch!) eats are stellar. But the coffee offerings are just as divine. In fact, this is my preferred Palm Desert pit stop for lattes and other espresso specialties. Serving up frothy delicacies in an utterly adorable environment accented in blush tones, you can’t go wrong with a coffee from Wonder!

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  • Buena Matcha

    Buena Matcha

    73833 EL PASEO, SUITE 101
    PALM DESERT

    My favorite matcha pop-up — created by my friends Nahum and Kayla — finally has a permanent home in the desert! If you’re even the slightest fan of the frothy green goodness, walk, don’t run, to this new spot. The shop crafts what I promise will be the best matcha you’ve ever tasted, utilizing organic ceremonial-grade tea and house-made syrups. The drinks are phenomenal — and highly addictive. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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  • D’coffee Bouteaque

    D’coffee Bouteaque

    36901 COOK STREET, SUITE 8
    PALM DESERT

    A true hidden gem, this whimsical cafe and tea house is like nowhere else in the desert! Populated with mismatched chairs and eclectic furnishings, with meals served on varied vintage china, everything comes together seamlessly at D’Coffee Bouteaque. The incredible baked goods and homemade breakfasts and lunches are just the cherry on top! Boasting an extensive menu, the specialty coffee offerings alone take up a full two pages, with craftings such as the Lavender Field Cold Brew, Oreo Lovers Latte and D’Mexican Hot Chocolate all sure to set your morning off right.

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  • Hot Lips Coffee Shop

    Hot Lips Coffee Shop

    68461 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE
    CATHEDRAL CITY

    This retro-inspired coffee shop is a genuine vibe, complete with marquee signage, fabulously funky furnishings, rock walls, bright colors and vintage art. Newly opened by the endlessly adorable Tara Uziel (a Cathedral City native), the place was designed to be “a daytime disco for your mouth and soul,” and it certainly is! The fun ambiance, thoroughly friendly service and stellar coffee concoctions cannot be beat!

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