Best coffee in Palm Springs! We got a cortado and flat white with vanilla. Also shared lemon and blueberry scone.Coffees were excellent.I thought scone was just OK (like mine little more moist & sweeter)Husband liked it though! Fairly busy on early Monday morning,guessing they have a lot more traffic on weekends. Great service and staff very friendly read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Small coffee shop off a main street. Line was long but the team powered through it and got coffees out pretty quickly. Seating inside and outside. No covering for outside seating. They were out of the cold brew and other popular items but was helpful in helping us pick a different drink. Came out to $8 for each drink.. kinda spendy in my opinion. I got the honey and cinnamon iced latte, and fiancé got an iced dirty chai. Overall fine experience. read more

April - 2026 - pickup The iced mocha was yum and the lavender honey cappuccino was just......PERFECT We will be back Service was quick and easy When in Palm Springs - give this place a try ! read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Iced Mocha & lavender honey cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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stopped by here at the end of our stay at coachella & loved the shop! i got an iced latte w/ agave & i kid you not, it was the best latte i've ever had i still think about it til this day!!! s/o to the barista who made it, hopefully ill be back next year read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - iced latte w/ agave - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Cartel Roasting still takes the crown for the best Matcha Latte in Palm Springs ! This is one of the rare places that really cares about the quality of the matcha powder they use. If you are an agave syrup sweetener lover ... they always have agave and you never have to panic about not having agave one day. I was surprise that I still had $3.00 in loyalty points left with them ... used the credit today as I wistfully ... said goodbye to them for a long long time. I will miss you Cartel read more

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Honestly it just wasn't good. It was lacking flavor not even a hint of lavender. Im not sure about the service or vibe because my cousin picked up my order. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Honey Lavender Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Good coffee. Ok selection of baked goods. It's nicely designed. Long lines form inside and fill the whole cafe so you can't really relax if you're seated inside. Maybe due to being a holiday weekend. read more

Drinks: 4.5 - I had the Matcha Spiced latte. Very strong drink, it has more chai taste than matcha. Very unique drink. Service: 5 - very friendly baristas Ambiance: 5 - cut place in downtown Palm Springs next to the hotel Arrive. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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I'm giving them 5 stars because the hot mocha I ordered online was fantastic. However, their wifi was apparently down when I arrived. There was a huge line of people also waiting for their orders. We had to request that my drink was made at that point, and thankfully they made it right away. Hopefully they figure out the wifi issue and maybe turn off online ordering if the wifi goes down. Nice area and location, street parking around. Very, very small space inside. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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The roast on their beans is wonderful. So much that I decided to purchase a bag of their coffee after finishing my latte. It was a bit of a shock when it rang up at $27 for a 5.2 ounce bag of beans. Thankfully it came with a free drip coffee, and my man was looking for a refill so it kept me from openly weeping lol. I get it. The tariffs are making importing everything expensive, I'm sure including coffee beans from Central America. I would've appreciated a price tag on the bags just so I could've prepared myself for that reality. Also, I'm from San Diego and we have tons of coffee shops there and I buy beans at a lot of them and most of them sell at least an 8 ounce bag and for less than that price. I thought that the coffees were great, and the pastries were really good too, although there was no option to heat them. I thought that the interior was really cute and I loved how enthusiastically and creatively they decorated for Halloween. I would return, but don't think I would buy another bag of beans from there. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Almond croissant and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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This is a small but cozy and super clean coffee joint. They have an enormous menu on the wall behind the front counter but a much more detailed one listing more specialized drinks on a laminated sheet. My "standard" cold brew was smooth and not bitter. Don't miss the organic simple syrup on the coffee bar. It's absolutely delicious. Yes, it's a little on the expensive side and you can thank the tariffs for that. But whatever, it's good coffee, in a cool little shop, and the counter folks are friendly. Free street parking along the main drag. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Standard cold brew was very nice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Love everything this cafe is about! Delivered very flavorful drinks quickly as well. Good amount of space inside and we enjoyed the iced vanilla matcha and CCL. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Vanilla matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

My wife and I are big matcha drinkers and we always make a point to find a good matcha spot when we travel. For our first morning in Palm Springs we stopped at Cartel Coffee because it was right across from where we were staying for our anniversary weekend. The shop itself is small but has a cool look with interesting art and a relaxed vibe. The staff were super friendly and welcoming and it definitely feels like a go to spot for locals who want a solid coffee or tea. I ordered a vanilla matcha latte and my wife got the honey lavender matcha. Unfortunately the vanilla matcha latte was a complete miss. It tasted mostly like milk with no real vanilla flavor and barely any matcha taste. I ended up swapping with my wife and her honey lavender matcha was definitely better with a unique flavor that was pleasant but not something I would order again. It seems like Cartel is more known for their coffee than their matcha and that is totally fine, but for us it was a little disappointing. We ended up finding a different place later in the day to get our matcha fix. Still, the shop has great service and a nice atmosphere if you are stopping in for coffee or just to hang out. read more

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I love Cartel Roasting Co. Their coffee is strong with great flavor. My favorite coffee in Palm Springs. I come everyday when i'm in town!!

First the workers are very kind and caring making sure they get your order perfect. They make your order super fast and still making your food and drinks taste amazing. The overall decor is wonderful giving a very nice rustic vibe with wood tables and pillars. Lastly the drinks and food was wonderful, the lemonade was the best lemonade I have ever had the sweet to sour ratio is perfect I give a 10/10. Next the croissant was perfectly baked nice and flaky with a perfect sweet taste. The Cartel Roasting Co. was one of the best coffee shops I have ever been too! read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - The lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

After visiting the Palm Springs Peaks tram I was in desperate need of coffee. This place was close by so I decided to give it a try. My almond milk latte was delicious. The coffee was strong and didn't taste watered down. Service was quick and the barista who made my drink was kind offering dinner suggestions in downtown area. Overall, a positive experience and I'll definitely be back here the next time I'm in town. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Front entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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We stopped there on our way from Indio to Orange County. The staff was friendly and the drip coffee was good. We were hoping to grab a croissant, but they seem to be out of baked goods at 8:30 in the morning on a Monday. This is small shop some inside seating and some outside seating. Parking is on the street only, at least as far as we could tell. Next time, when we aren't in touch to hurry, we'll try a pour over. read more

A cozy coffee shop with great coffee. We were in Palm Springs and craving for local coffee speciality. Found this spot opening during the holidays/xmas so we stopped by. Ordered two lattes and definitely love the taste. Onward to buy two bags of coffee beans and surprised to find out they also offer one cup of free coffee for each of bag of coffee beans purchased! read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Good coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

few blocks away from the main palm springs downtown area, but worth the visit for quality coffee...some seating inside, but it's a small space...the line is quite long in the morning...very long and slow moving...got to the counter and placing order for a pour over coffee...told the pour over would take a long time...got a drip coffee $5 instead...wife took the latte which i believe was $6.60 and extra $0.75 to make it a mocha...coffee and drinks were good... read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - long line in the morning - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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4.5 rounded up to 5 stars - Cartel Roasting has some very talented baristas. They make your traditional coffee house espresso and matcha drinks very well. Their pastries are delicious and they also have burritos. They are very dog-friendly, there is ample outdoor seating and strong Wi-Fi, what more could you ask for? read more

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Great coffee, super nice and polite service. Space is a little small and this place gets BUSY, but the wait is worth it and there is a giant patio for outdoor seating. read more

Okay, first I have to say that I'm a bit of a coffee snob (I can admit it). Cartel Roasting Co. is by far, hands down, the best coffee spot that we tried in all of Palm Springs. It's a smaller coffee spot with a decent sized patio that produces top quality and very tasty coffee drinks. The staff are very nice and willing to help with your choices and really know their stuff. Great place to go to. I recommend you enjoy the coffee there to get the best experience. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. is such a cute spot to grab coffee! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the coffee is delicious, and the service is always friendly. A perfect place to relax and enjoy a great cup of coffee. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Outdoor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Cute clean coffee shop with friendly staff and rotating options. The drip coffee was down, which was disappointing for a coffee shop but the bar options were good and tasty! read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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I love this place! I picked up coffee for a group and service was quick! Everyone enjoyed their drinks - iced latte, matcha, and cold brew. There's some seating inside and out. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Signage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Very quick service & a delicious cortado! However, $5.20 for a cortado is quite expensive, and this is coming from someone who frequents coffee shops everywhere I go. They have a variety of espresso drinks, teas, and some experimental drinks also. They sold beans (even decaf) you can take home if you'd like too. Street parking, relatively easy to get to. read more

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Cartel Coffee Co is where coffee goes to get its PhD in Palm Springs area. Order a drip and you'll find yourself swirling it like a sommelier, suddenly able to describe tasting notes like "stone fruit" and "reassurance." Best cortado in town and specialty drinks are extremely well balanced. The pastries are good, the caffeine is dialed in, and consider buying a bag of beans to remind you of how good life can be or a souvenir. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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As a self proclaimed coffee snob I judge a coffee shop by their cortado's thouh art weighted on the scales and found wanting for more. Great tasting coffee, I come from a place surrounded by vast amounts of iconic coffee shops, believe you me. read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Cartel Roasting Co; what a cute lil' independent-owned coffee spot! I stopped by here twice whilst at a conference and was DELIGHTED with the beverages I got both times! Over the course of my visits, I ordered a simple vanilla latte with oat milk as well as an iced matcha with oat milk and a dash of cinnamon (you've GOTTA try this combination - it is SOOO GOOD!). Both of these drinks were absolutely delicious and a great way to start my day. I've gotta shout out the staff here; they're so kind, welcoming, and their service is great! I also liked how they sold a variety of beans and t-shirts for folks to take home. Overall, I recommend this spot to folks looking for a quick cuppa tasty jitter juice or tea! read more

By far the best coffee in Palm Springs. Their expresso is world class and I imagine their regular coffee is as well. And the service is delightful. You can tell that alot of love went into creating this business. read more

Every time I'm at the Phoenix airport, I go to Cartel for coffee. So when I saw that they were at the hotel we were staying at, Arrive, I had to go! Cartel didn't disappoint. Highly competent and friendly baristas, and a variety of high quality beans from around the world to choose from. I enjoyed the cappuccino- perfectly balanced without a ton of foam, and the ginger turmeric latte. Perfect. My hubby stuck to the Americano and enjoyed it. They also have a variety of teas, and a matcha latte. They have baked goods and a few b'fast times, like a bfast burrito. Hubby had the blueberry muffin and said it was delicious. More like a scone than a muffin. However, for sweet, syrup flavored drink coffee lovers, they don't advertise many flavor options. Just vanilla, agave, and mocha flavors. After studying the menu I saw a lavender matcha, so they must have lavender on hand. Also a dehydrated citrus for a tonic drink. No bathroom. It's attached to a hotel, so I suppose you could get access to a bathroom if you ask. ‍ I'm staying at the hotel. Outdoor patio for cooler months. Still, it's a great spot to chill, people watch, and enjoy a high quality roast. read more

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Great experience!! Walked in and had some questions and the gentleman helping was so nice!! I didn't want my matcha sweetened and the guy happily did it! They normally add vanilla whic my friend got and she said it wasn't too sweet either! Very good matcha flavor, it did get clumps shortly after we got it but I just shook it and it iced again so not a big deal! Very cute seating area inside and I love that they sold topo Chico sparkiling and Icelandic regular water which I love both of those! read more

Cute coffee shop in Palm Springs with an amazing aesthetic and quality coffee. Very expensive coffee and food, but worth it. I appreciated the vegan options they had available. I had an americano that was incredible and found service to be friendly and helpful. They have indoor and outdoor seating and AC! Great place to grab coffee and sit and hang out. read more

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Friendly service, excellent coffee, convenient location. Crowded inside and too near street/noisy outside. Just FYI.

bit of a wait on a weekend, the latte tasted heavy on the milk and i didn't love the vanilla syrup read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Cool little spot, good coffee. It's a small coffe shop, so don't expect much, but they do have seating inside and outside. Service is friendly. #ViBN @kaliking806 (IG) read more

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The best dirty chai I've ever had... BUT more importantly, Brittney's energy is unmatched! She was so welcoming and so fun! Absolutely the kind of person who makes you feel like you're in the right place at the right time read more

The iced Latte was good . Friendly barista, nice cozy place near downtown. No bathroom available though . read more

Cartel Roasting Co. - Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I have never written a yelp review in my life, but my experience at Cartel was so amazing, I had to share. Brittany handled my 11-person order quickly and kindly, helping me keep track of what belonged to who and accommodating all my strange requests. Not only was she extremely helpful, but she then proceeded to help me walk all my coffees down the block to my car. She went above and beyond in every way, which is to say nothing of the coffee. (By the way - it's amazing). My employers loved the coffee and the care they took with their specifications, and I loved the ease and kindness in which Brittany prepared it. Hands down, best coffee in Palm Springs. read more

After searching a few spots in Palm Springs for a coffee shop, I am so glad that I stumbled across this one! The single origin cold brew (columbia beans that day) was so smooth and very easy to drink, not too acidic at all. The latte with oat was so good, I wish I bought some beans because of it! The breakfast burrito was solid, but nothing too spectacular. Brownie points for toasting both sides of the burrito though - gave it good light brunch on the tortilla. Parking can be hard, it's all street. Lots of seating inside with outlets. A+ playlist playing when I was there as well. read more