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Café La Jefa

4.3 (399 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Ramonna B.

My husband and I went here two days in a row because we were really impressed! There is limited street parking in the front, but not difficult to find street parking nearby. Super cute restaurant! When we went on Saturday morning, the line was long and wrapped all the way around. We probably waited 30 minutes in line. We noticed when we were almost in front to order that we can order online. My husband put in the order for the food online so we wouldn't wait too long. I ordered matcha at the counter. Matcha & the food came out at the same time thankfully. I really enjoyed the "Dani's Matcha" with vanilla cold foam! Not pictured, but I ordered the breakfast plate & my husband ordered the breakfast sandwich. We both enjoyed our meals! Hash browns were delicious. We went again the next day and ordered online ahead of time. Food & drink was ready by the time we parked! Definitely a game changer to order ahead online to avoid the line. We ordered the breakfast burrito & fresh toast the second day! I really liked the dulce de leche sauce on top of the fresh toast. I thought the burrito was just alright for it being $19. Would definitely recommend!

Breakfast Sandwich (comes with hash browns but I didn't want them)
Michelle V.

The Salted Maple cold brew was amazing. I've had a few salted coffee elsewhere and most are overly salty. This was spot on and not too sweet. Definitely more of a restaurant than a on the go type coffee shop and the prices reflect that. However, I pleasantly surprised with the portion of the breakfast sandwich and it came with hash browns. I was on the go so opted out of getting them but the barista did offer to sub it. They have more matcha recipes than coffees listed but have a variety of syrups AND milk alternatives for coffee drinkers. Will need to go back to try more.

Austin W.

My wife and I stopped by Café La Jefa to work remotely and it's honestly a great spot: fast free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms, and plenty of seating outdoors for those that need to take calls. There is unfortunately only one table that's near an outlet, so plan accordingly if you expect to be there for a long time and need to charge your devices. I tried out their cardamon latte and really liked how prominent the cardamon flavor was. The drink wasn't overly sweet either. While I didn't personally order any food, Café La Jefa offers a small breakfast and lunch menu with an assortment of toasts, salads, and bowls. Ordering is at the counter, you're given a number, and food is brought over to your table. The line inside for food and drinks never seemed to die down, so you may end up waiting a while to order. Overall, Café La Jefa is a solid option for those seeking to get some remote work done.

Candice N.

Wanted to make a quick coffee stop before our drive home so we came here first thing in the morning. There was a lot of parking at that time so that wasn't an issue. The ambiance of the shop is super cute! There's outdoor seating which is nice if you wanted to bring your dog or hangout with friends. The coffee was great and so were the pastries. Definitely going to come back next time we're in Palm Springs!

Lox with bagel
Linda F.

I ordered the bagel and lox. It was a beautiful presentation. It was delicious. I also ordered the lemon ginger tea. This is a very nice restaurant has an outdoor seating area as well as indoor. The employees were also very friendly and nice.

Winter decor
Ashley S.

Palm Springs has officially become our go-to for dog friendly travel, and Café La Jefa was our first coffee stop for a reason. We always skip the chains and look for local spots, and this one stood out with its custom flavors and dog friendly setup. The space itself is small but charming, tucked into a shared indoor building with a few boutique style shops that weenie dogs, art lovers, and fashion folks will appreciate. Bonus points for letting dogs inside, which is a rare and very appreciated perk when it is chilly out. I ordered the Pretty Little Latte with rose, pistachio milk, and matcha, and it was smooth, subtle, and not bitter at all, clearly made with quality matcha. The rose was gentle and not overpowering, and the pistachio milk was a surprisingly great dairy free option. I ordered it hot and sipped on it for over an hour. My husband went with the Dulce de Leche latte with an oat milk swap and was equally impressed. The only small bummer was the plant shop being closed, but Café La Jefa still delivered exactly what we want in a coffee stop, thoughtful drinks, a cozy vibe, and dogs welcomed without hesitation.

Acai bowl -- breakfast menu
Constance L.

Friendly staff, great menu selection, and perfect place to get a bit of work done. The cafe has ample indoor seating and free WiFi, with nooks and crannies where you can squeeze in a few productive hours. It's also located in a building with a few other small businesses, so perfect for a bit of browsing and gift shopping! The acai bowl was huge, fresh, and a delicious way for me to get my 5 servings of fruit in in 1 go haha. The pumpkin spice latte with cold foam was less impressive and wasn't as creamy or flavorful as I'd like, but next time I'd probably just opt for a hot drink so it doesn't get diluted by the ice.

Alexander E G.

The food was really good. It's inside a shopping center; they have different kinds of healthy food, and the service was good.

Angelica V.

Very cute spot. Stopped here on our way home to San Diego and it reminded me a lot of the place "Selva." There was live DJ music, lots of seating, a variety of food and drink options, little shops inside as well, and nice bathrooms (both genders in one). Got a strawberry matcha and their seasonal strawberry latte and both were good. Got a mango lassi vegan snack and it was okay.

Cafe La Jefa interior
Cheryl G.

This café uses Sisters Coffee beans and they absolutely nailed our drinks. We also got two pastries, a spinach and feta pastry and a cheese danish that were on point. I loved the branding and decor, it had a very relaxed and pretty vibe with all of the pink flowers and greenery. The most surprising thing to me is that they managed to pull all of this off, the great coffee drinks, the nice pastries, the pretty vibe and the killer Location, right in the middle of downtown Palm Springs, without being overpriced. The total for the two pastries and the two coffee drinks was $24. Best deal in town!

Jasmine M.

Super cute spot.. there are a lot of little shops inside, a tiny art gallery, stationary store and jewelry shop. It's pretty loud so, not really a place to hangout and study. At least inside, it's not. There was quite a long line and ordering took a really long time. There are two different spots to get coffee which made it a bit confusing as to where to go when you enter. There's plenty of seating but is quite crammed. I ordered the chai-chata, it was pretty good. But tasted more like milk than anything unfortunately. The chilaquiles were good, a bit too acidic but it was fine. The beans and egged were really good as well. Though, I don't think it's worth $20 a plate... it's a bit too pricey for my liking. I really enjoyed the aesthetic and all but I wouldn't back.

Pumpkin cream cold brew and Cardamom cream matcha
Jonathan Z.

Ambiance is 10/10. There's plenty of lot parking, bike parking, and street parking and the Airstream and swings are way too cute. Lots of Matcha options, a mushroom coffee option, and great pastries and brunch options. Loved their Cardamom Foam Matcha. A very IG-able space with great bevvies to match. Also loved my BF's Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. Service was pretty quick and they hustle to get the tables cleaned off. They're super friendly and efficient, and would def visit again.

Francheska O.

This place is conveniently located near the Shag Store. Decor was sweet and fun. Barista was helpful in deciding what I wanted. I got the Fresas con crema. Strawberry latte with strawberry cold foam. It was so good. I always add Splenda to my coffee but this was so good I didn't add it. They had a case full of different healthy snacks and we picked up a few but the star was the pistachio and chia one. I dream of going back and getting it again. The place also has a few stalls either different stores and a gallery. Just adorable.

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Delicious cold foam matcha (get the cardamon one) and Ethan is the best!!! Thank you!

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