The place outside says "Coyote Cone" and that's what you'll see from the street but upon closer inspection it will say "Home of the Desert Dog Coffee" in smaller lettering. There is some seating outside but it's limited. When you walk in, it just feels disorganized, but in a homey way. I went it looking for coffee but was distracted by ice cream. They have Thrifty's ice cream! And they had a good variety of flavors too. They also have coffee and some interesting specialties. I really needed a coffee so I went with a regular hot latte with regular milk. We also did their specialty coffee, which had cayenne. I thought it would be spicy, but it was really comforting and delicious. Almost tasted a bit like chai but with different spices. It was really good. I would come back for this again. The regular latte was ok. The man working there basically takes orders himself and then prepares them himself as well. There was one other person there when we went so the wait was fine, but if there is a line, I can see this being a bit of a wait and I wouldn't recommend waiting around if you're in a hurry. read more

Desert Dog Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

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Kind service. Quick service. Clean restrooms. Fun, small indoor seating but also some outdoor seating. I enjoyed my drink but my wife didn't like her Snake Bite. They have Thrifty Ice cream so that's ALWAYS a plus. I'd comeback here. read more

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Local who used to come here on a regular basis. The quality of the food and the coffee has declined! We love to support local but please bring back the quality and the service from the previous owner! You purchased a great small business, whatever your vision is this isn't cutting it. There is one person working on a Saturday morning, you need staff in order to function. This creates a stressful environment for both customers and (staff of 1)! The hours need to be updated across the platforms and change sign on building. You are pennywise and pound foolish! read more

We stopped by for coffee and matcha on our way out from Joshua Tree & were very pleased with our experience. I ordered an iced matcha latte with white chocolate syrup and it was a perfect balance of flavors & sweetness! We saw there were 5-star reviews at The Coyote Cone, which essentially was the same shop. The girls working there seemed super sweet & it was fun looking around the shop at the stickers, books, and pamphlets while we waited for our orders. Very peaceful desert vibes. Definitely will be returning next time we're in J Tree! read more

Desert Dog Coffee - matcha latte + white chocolate syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

My husband had the snake bite coffee and it was so unique and delicious. I had the rare chance to have my iced coffee blended and I loved it. Very friendly staff. read more

My family and I were in the area visiting Palm Springs as a vacation spot and of course, searching for coffee before heading out! We googled some nearby spots and Desert Dog was one that came on our radar so we decided to check it out. It literally felt like we went to a spot in the middle of nowhere, well, the desert, for a local pit stop. This place is super cute on the outside and interior, which gives it a lot of character. We were greeted upon entering and overall, service was very friendly. I love the fun names they have for their beverages and even unique options such as spicing up your coffee with cayenne pepper! I ended up ordering the Lucky Dog which is a cold brew with Irish cream syrup and a vanilla cold foam (which I didn't really notice when I got my drink, it looked more like an iced latte). The flavor was good but their coffee wasn't nearly as strong as I would like. Silly detail, but I love that they use crushed ice - the best ice. Overall, a fun stop but does not quite hit the spot for true coffee drinkers. read more

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Delicious decaf w/steamed milk. Yummy sunflower latte. Kind & attentive staff. Good prices. Cute little neighborhood coffee shop.

This was a perfect coffee spot stop on my travel through Arizona. I would stop here again in a heartbeat. The owner behind the counter was kind an patient as I browsed the menu and ordered 5 breakfast sandwiches for family. The sandwich was delicious and the coffee I ordered was tasty. The shop also is an ice cream shop! I didn't try the ice cream, it was early but the space to eat is warm and inviting. The Saddles at the chalk wall are a great place for kids to enjoy drawing while their parents wait for their order. read more

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My boyfriend wanted to grab a coffee for the road and we stumbled upon this shop. Upon entering the shop is cute and there are a wide variety of drinks, ice cream flavors and treats. He ended up getting a S'mores coffee for the road. We both tried it and the drink tasted like chocolate milk vs s'mores. Based on this first encounter and the drink not tasting like s'mores, we gave it a 3. Maybe the other flavor offerings are closer to the intended type, but this one didn't meet the mark unfortunately. Aside from that, the people inside the store, (customers and employees), made the experience pleasant. read more

Desert Dog Coffee - S'mores coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

This cafe is in an interesting location off 29 palms hwy. It wasn't terrible by any means, but the service felt really awkward, and the coffee drinks just overall weren't great. They also stopped serving food earlier than I expected because of what I saw online, so we didn't get to try the food. I saw some people who looked like regulars coming in for date shakes, so maybe that's more of their specialty! read more

Stopped by to grab some coffee on the way and this place was on spot! The service was super friendly and the place look's pretty cool. You might think that its an ice-cream place but trust me they have good coffee inside. We had the chai tea, the snake bite coffee and the dessert dog coffee. Both coffees were something I haven't experienced before. The coffee is not sweet or strong and it has a really nice flavors in it. I would suggest that you add another espresso shot if you want a coffee taste but just like that its light but good. I highly recommend either coffees if you like to try some new flavors. This place have an outdoor seating too if someone wants to chill around. They also serve breakfast. read more

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Stopped at this place on 02.16.25 on our way to Joshua Tree...decided to give it a shot since the reviews weren't bad. Ummm I don't like giving bad reviews because everyone has off days BUT the lattes we ordered were so bland. It was milk with a hint of coffee...maybe. I ordered a honey lavender latte and my husband ordered an apple cinnamon latte. Both were bland, both just had a lot of milk. For reference, we ordered 16oz lattes. Can't recommend, don't know if I would ever go back. Ended up tossing both. read more

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Great and friendly service! Came in NYE day for a matcha latte and some breakfast bites. Not a huge variety of food, but they definitely have it all in terms of caffeinated drinks. Read all the a-frames to get an idea of what you can order. It's an eclectic shop, located in an ice cream store and had lots of gifts and items for purchase in case you're leaving town and forgot to get gifts! read more

Worst coffee ever waste of gas money and customer service was as dead as the coffee. Would not recommend. Maybe they should only sell ice cream. Or maybe they don't like black people either worst coffee experience ever. read more

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My friend had gotten a matcha but it was like more milk than anything. Another friends of mine got some kind of blended drink but it didn't really taste the way the drink was called. I did get a salted caramel mocha latte I think the flavor of that was the best out of the 3. read more

Kind of a random location. Coffee spot sharing space with an ice cream shop. Decent brew, convenient location. Solid option in a pinch.

We needed a coffee fix after exploring Joshua Tree. Desert Dog was it! We drove several miles without a coffee shop so we were eager for coffee. Desert Dog is hidden but it's worth it. The vibe is very homey and friendly complete with a lending library and a pay it forward board. We got an Americano and it hit. If you're in this area support this small business. It was a nice alternative read more

The girls working here were nice however the coffee is not great. My boyfriend got a smoothie, wasn't bad we liked it. I ordered a vanilla iced latte and was quite disappointed. It tasted so watered down. I don't know if it's the beans they use or if the espresso shot wasn't pulled correctly. Overall it tasted like a pre made iced coffee brew from the refrigerated section at the grocery store. Not my favorite place to get coffee in the desert, I'd just rather drive an extra 30 minutes up the road for great coffee. The shop is small and has a bit of seating. They also have a little lending library which I loved that they have that! Overall I think this place may be more popular for their shakes as it is part of the Coyote Cone. read more

Desert Dog Coffee - Vanilla Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

Charm overload! Adorable roadside coffee and ice cream shop with so much more. They have a huge (100+ books) lending library, nice selection of "old timey" candy, small breakfast sandwich menu, coffees AND Thrifty's ice cream! Love love love everything about this place. Limited indoor seating if needed. read more

Found this on our way home from Joshua tree. Very cute coffee shot with interesting types of lattes and cold brew. I tried the desert dog coffee and it was delicious! The girls behind the counter were very helpful and friendly. Also loved looking at all the Knick knacks for sale. Overall fantastic little spot and will definitely stop back when going to Joshua tree. read more

I'm so pleased that our little town has this awesome coffee (and ice cream) shop. I buy bags of desert dog coffee to go. The dark roast is my favorite. I usually order just a plain oat milk latte but recently tried the snake bite and omg it's so good! If you like cocoa, coffee and a nice kick, this is your wake me up. I have yet to try the ice cream, but appreciate their dairy free options! read more

Desert Dog Coffee - Desert dog coffee and MY desert dog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

Super friendly, quick service and amazing coffee !! I tried the snake bite and loved it !

I stayed in a nearby Air Bnb for a celebratory weekend and Desert Dog Coffee was really the only coffee shop nearby so I thought we'd take what we could get! Honestly, I was so pleasantly surprised! It is super cute inside (I love the saddle stools) and they have a small assortment of lovely local goods for sale. Both times I went in, the staff was super friendly and kind and helped us figure out what to order. All four of us who got drinks really enjoyed our lattes! They have a ton of different flavored syrups so it was fun to try a few different kinds. Also, the prices are incredibly reasonable which made me like it even more. Highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

Awesome coffee. The staff is amazing and the owner Alex is the best ever. My grand children love going for ice cream and grandma loves the coffee read more

We loved this place! Just looking for a cup of coffee before we went on a morning hike. I wish I could remember the name of the woman who greeted us and gave us a great recommendation for a hike. She was lovely. Her recommendation for a hike was Whitewater Preserve in Whitewater, CA. It was spectacular! I love supporting small, local businesses, and would highly recommend this one. Rita Emmenegger Middleton, Wi. read more

Such a nice little stop in our travels. Had exactly what we were hoping for, good coffee and good food options. We didn't get a chance to have breakfast so the breakfast sandwiches hit the spot. They even has glass bottled beverages, gifts and maps. Would highly recommend! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Exceptional service, delicious coffee, cute little things to buy. The exterior is inauspicious so you might wonder if it's really open. I got the Snake Bite coffee (cayenne and Mexican chocolate) and it's so delicious, I want 20 more. Highly recommend!! read more