A cute little café tucked into the heart of the El Paseo shopping district in downtown Palm Springs. They offer plenty of fresh-baked treats, great coffee, and solid café fare. The atmosphere, however, felt a bit tense. The owner came across as strict--no cash accepted, directing customers where to stand, and overall a bit domineering. With only one server working, he seemed understandably stressed, and the overall vibe wasn't particularly warm or welcoming. Maybe it was the busy holiday weekend, but it was hard to tell. On the bright side, our drinks were strong and delicious, and the panini we ordered was excellent. read more

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We found a charming European-style cafe in Palm Desert on our trip to Palm Springs.. Il Sogno is known for their delicious pastries. We stopped for coffee and a sweet treat. The place is warm and inviting. The staff is friendly and helpful. My hubby had a pecan bar and I had key lime pie. Yummerz! Making our selection was difficult because there were so many delectable pastries to choose from. I also ordered a that perfectly frothed cappuccino, too. Il Sogno also serves light meals like sandwiches and quiche. I talked to three patrons that were dining in the restaurant, who were all locals, and through our conversations I found out that they went there time and time again. I don't blame them. If I had this cafe close to my home, I'd be a frequent customer. I highly recommend this café for the warm and welcoming atmosphere and their amazing pastries. read more

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Il Sogno which means "Dream" in Italian, is a small café located on the fashionable El Paseo in Palm Desert. It is quite adorable, charming and cozy, run by the extremely personable owner. It was one of the first days of sweltering temperatures so common to the area. After shopping and visits to galleries, by late afternoon I was a bit wilted and needed a small jolt of energy. Il Sogno looked inviting, and it's first impression sold me on going in for a restful break. The long granite countertop across from the seating area was covered in a multititde of absolutely gorgeous desserts of cakes, cookies, tarts, and much more. I chose a lemon bar, which she coated with more powdered sugar and carefully sliced it for us to share. We ordered two ice cappuccino to enjoy with it. A wonderful European style café and coffee & tea establishment. $$$ read more

Il Sogno - Iced Cappuccino pick-me-up - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Amazing coffee. Warm blueberry tart with crème fraîche was amazing and the patio as always has lovely people to talk to. read more

Il Sogno - Il Sorgno or Starbucks??? I think I know the answer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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The owner was rude and the matcha was ass I literally had chunks of matcha in my drink it was disgusting. Won't be returning and will not recommend to anyone! read more

We were vastly overcharged for lunch. We ordered 1 cup of soup (10.95), 1 tuna melt ($15.95), and 1 tomato and burrata sandwich ($14.95) and we realized after we left we were charged $24.95 for each. A glass of ice tea was $9! And the desserts are wildly overpriced. Our lite lunch plus a dessert cost $160! They don't give you a printout, just a receipt with the total. When we figured out we'd been overcharged we tried to call them repeatedly--we live 40 minutes away--but no one ever answers the phone and their voicemail doesn't accept messages. The sandwiches were good--but not worth that price. And $24.95 for a cup of soup?! Too bad. I really wanted to like this place. read more

Wonderful desserts, delicious cappuccinos in big mugs and sidewalk bistro tables make it easy to pretend you're on the Champs Elysees instead of the desert. Il Sognos cases seem to overflow with sumptuous pastries, including princess cakes topped with marzipan and hand-latticed mini pies. The tiniest stars are dusted with powdery sugar--ginger snaps, and large pies are available, too. Service is warm and you are encouraged to indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free. The dark wooden shelves are filled with everything from biscotti to meringues, and coffee is handmade, too. Il Sogno's aesthetic feels authentically Italian; the love with which the food is created comes through in each bite of buttery crust. While my friend and I enjoyed our coffee and cake on the sidewalk patio, a dozen or more people walked by and were mesmerized by the inviting vibe of Il Sogno. Most of them walked in and enjoyed some of the best baked goods, friendliest service, and most charming ambience in Palm Desert! read more

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Exceptional service! My #1 aspect of experience. If the business can pass this test, then the rest falls in place.. This place is adorable., charming, like you're in a storybook as a young child salivating at all of the things in front of you and your mind is spinning around with so much to choose from. Of course, dessert first right? None of this save the best for last go for the dessert first, that's a way to start your day. I love the ambience and the owner was so personable Mira. She brought out our cappuccinos. She brought out food when we went to pay she extended additional services. There was another lady who was so helpful and we were dining. We had a lot of plates because we had to try everything and she came out cleared our plates so we could have room. The place was quiet when we got there, but it sure filled up. I guess we were lucky to show up when we did. There were travelers from all over and we were acting like their personal concierge, giving them advice on where to go. Everyone who is seated at the patio was talking amongst each other and with each other it was such an inviting place. That's the kind of atmosphere this place provided. You just wanted to stay and talk with everyone over a delicious cup of cappuccino with the most savory and sweet pastries. Or Panini's were good too. But there's way too much to choose from. I couldn't make up my mind. But what we had was delicious. We had a blueberry pastry and a pumpkin pastry and two Panini's. It was so good. If you go there take some extra cash because you want to get more things just to try. We ended up paying $84 for our breakfast for two. We tend to overindulge when we have so much goodness in front of us read more

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Let me tell you about feeling welcomed and loved here at Il Sogno. We came in with no knowledge on the bakery goods the owner was selling and she went through them with a passion and care and her recommendations were truthful to what we were looking to taste. The Lattes were delicious, the ambiance was romantic and fun. We even bought homemade Italian plates! That apple pie cake was so good we took 6! I truly don't understand the negative reviews but hey to each their own, definitely will be back. read more

Il Sogno - The plates the owner wrapped for me! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Went for a quick lunch take out. Less than friendly and inviting. Slightly overpriced. Dessert was disappointing. Peach tart with crème fraiche melted on top. Probably won't become a regular spot. read more

Il Sogno - Melted crème fraiche on a mediocre tart. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We have been eyeing this place for sometime and wanted to try it out for the small snacks. We ordered the blueberry pastry (can't remember the exact name) and the lemon bar. Both items were fantastic! Not too sweet either, which in my opinion is a good indication of quality. At over $22 though for both, my expectations were high. Both met my expectations. The service, on the other hand, was horrendous. Since we had not been here before, we had questions on the various offerings. Mind you there was no one behind us in line. The lady helping us walked away and started folding napkins, after just a minute of questions we had. When we asked her questions on other pastries, it was obvious we were interrupting her job of folding napkins. Inexcusable customer service. At over $22 for two pastries, I expect far better. Not sure if I'll go back, even though the pastries were amazing. So 5 stars for food, and 1 star for service. Overall 2.5 read more

Stumbling in to this beautiful café, makes you feel as if you just stepped into a beautiful warm café in Paris. It's the real deal folks .... It smells amazing ! Everything looks amazing ! And I must tell you, everything tastes amazing ! Their little macaroons are delicious... I could have spent all day, just enjoying the European feels that you get from walking through the door. It almost seemed out of placed being in Palm Desert . But then again, I feel Palm Desert really is stepping up their game.. kudos read more

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There server was super nice and the lentil soup was great...BUT somehow my bill, (which they didnt give me) was $50 for a CUP of soup, bruschetta and a cookie. When I questioned it, the woman behind the counter said, she accidentally charged me for a beverage and handed me $8. I was in shock and just dodnt want to deal with it Super sketchy. If you look at the other reviews, you'll see a pattern. Also, they have no clue what bruschetta is. The plate was literally plain diced tomatoes, with a side of bread. We had to ask for olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Hard Pass! Also the cookie was hard and stale. Do. Not. Recommend. read more

Best iced latte in Palm desert, I've never had a more creamy, flavorful, full of depth drink like this one. Truly makes you savor it, I always look forward coming here and Mira is such a sweet woman!! read more

Hidden gem with a very nice owner. Pastries are 10/10 and the iced coffee is one of the best I have ever had. Nice local vibe. Wish there were more restaurants like this in the world! read more

First the good news. I loved walking in and feeling like I was in France at a sidewalk cafe! It's like a portal from palm desert to France. The lunch , chilled cucumber soup and half a grilled cheese was high quality and really tasty along with the home made lemonade. I loved the hat shaped ice cubes which I've never seen before. A five star experience. I see why they get 31/2 stars if you factor in the pastries and sweets. Mom spent 50 dollars on a few pastries which were so beautiful to look at but we were not impressed. I'm not sure if they were fresh. They have a tremendous variety of sweets expanding the entire length of the restaurant. It's like Disneyland to your eyes! In my opinion, I don't think you can possibly sell all those sweets in a timely manor. Especially because they are very expensive as well. Only 2 stars for the pastries . If you are charging top dollar they have to be fresh and spectacular or you will not get repeat business. Of course, I know nothing about the restaurant business but my suggestion to the owner is make far fewer varieties of sweets which will sell out each day to curb the price and freshness. Just a thought. We go to another French pastry shop in Palm Springs called peninsula pastries which isn't cheap either but they are very busy and they have a lot less variety so I think they sell out daily. I will definitely return for lunch but skip the pastries . read more

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Terrible service and complete disappointment. The service here was awful. When I went to pay with my debit card, the woman behind the counter literally scoffed in disappointment and was extremely rude. Completely unprofessional and unacceptable behavior, especially for a business on El Paseo. I love supporting small businesses, but this was a total letdown. It's upsetting to have a restaurant on El Paseo operating like this. I would strongly recommend taking your business elsewhere. read more

Love the coffee, the ambiance, and the owner Natalie is very hospitable. The new location in PS is adorable!

I just happened to walk by great spot on El paseo and just I had to stop in. European vibes skip Starbucks and run here. The owner was lovey and welcoming. There is a sea of home made pastries to satisfy any taste. The cappuccino was enormous but delicious! I'll be back! read more

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Delicious coffee and cuisine! The ambiance is lovely. Walking through their door sets one back in time and overseas. The pastry assortment is beyond reproach. If you've not been, you must go. read more

Charming street side cafe with kind staff, ambiance galore and next level pastries. It's like stepping into another world, calm yet sumptuous, cozy and a great place to people watch. I highly recommend. Great place to go with a friend, a date or friends. read more

The food and drinks are good, but it's quite expensive. Also, the employees acted offended by us asking for menus and asking about coffee flavors. read more

We went here for coffee just passing by. It was beautiful weather and just as beautiful inside. It is small and quaint. The desserts were beautiful and displayed like a real French bakery. It truly was lovely. We returned the next day for brunch. We had the split pea soup and half sandwich. These were both amazing! We agreed it was the best split pea soup I had ever had. The sandwich was delicious on the homemade bread! We started with the charcuterie board that was so perfect and delicious. Mira the owner was so kind. She took care of us like family. She was joyful and had our latte ready without us asking. I would recommend this shop for coffee or light lunch. It really was enjoyable! read more

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Lovely little European bakery with a great selection of delicious pastries. Came in for a coffee ended up getting a cappuccino and a pastry. The owner was super welcoming and made some great recommendations. Nice ambiance and great patio for meeting with friends or people watching. Will definitely come back! read more

Il Sogno - Cappuccino and berry pastry, phenomenal! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

100/10 would always recommend! I don't know where to start! The owner, family and employees always make it feel like home always with open arms. Their coffee and pastries are heavenly! I always grab the ice vanilla latte and a little pastry on the side to sit down and have. The atmosphere is like no other, super cultural and fun. It's always my go to stop when with others or just simply alone. read more

This place is amazing!!! Pastries are to die for!! And the coffee is so good!! This is one of my favorite spots in el Paseo!!! The owner Mira is so friendly and so kind! read more

Great Place! I've never been to Italy but I sure feel like I'm there at this place. Love the hospitality. My sister and I get treated great each time. Coffee is great love the iced latte in a wine glass. The pecan pie is also delish! Cant wait till they reopen read more

Il Sogno - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

One my favorite places in downtown palm desert el paseo drive ......... Be on the early side .... Early afternoon Wear an elegant hat read more

We stopped in here while walking El Paseo and the sight of all the pastries drew us in. The Lentil soup was excellent, served with heavenly sour dough bread and butter. And the price of soup was a bargain at only $10.95. However, I grabbed two bags of cookies to go. One bag had three small gingerbread men. The other bag had 9 cookies. I figured that might cost me $10 a bag. So I went to pay my bill and was told I owed $106!!!! I asked why and she said you had coffee, didn't you? I said no, so she then said okay then it's only $66. How could two coffees cost $40. My soup was only $10.95 for each one. But where did the other $40 come from. She charged me $20 for a bag with 3 small gingerbread men, and $18 for a bag of 9 Mexican Wedding cookies. Had I known that I would have put them back. I also grabbed 2 meringue cookies. They were only $1. Each. I would have given 5 stars but I felt the price of cookies was outrageous, especially only 3 gingerbread men for $20, and the fact she tried charging me $40 for 2 coffees that I did not get. Get the soup, it's great, and don't get tempted by the cookies. read more

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The pastries were delicious but the coffee was just ok. What got me was the price of everything. I paid $20 for a pastry and coffee. Oh goodness. read more

Il Sogno - a display of baked goods - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Recently went to a wonderful pastry and coffee shop called IL SOGNO located in Palm Desert on El Paseo. The ambience is quaint and friendly and the service is great. I recommend you stop by when you're in Palm Desert. read more

Il Sogno - Picture of inside of IL Sogno - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I stopped by this morning to get coffee and expresso to go and was disbelief about how much was (12$) Shame on them for asking that much money, I read a reviews about this cafe and a such a ripoff, Terrible, I will not recommend to anyone else, E read more

awful experience walking into this place. We were racially profiled, told we weren't welcomed and were asked to leave . A group of friends (4 of us total) googled a near by cafe and came across this place. based upon the photos we thought it would be a great place to check out (mind you we're locals) . We were completely wrong and were in total shock. Seems like she owner only serves to certain clientele read more

A little gem! Great spot for a lunch or something sweet. Great Cappuccino, iced tea, and pastries! Service was amazing as well--greeted with kindness and served immediately upon seating. read more

Il Sogno - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Went today with some friends and we had a wonderful time. To those complaining about service... you must not understand the culture of The place you are visiting. It's European, by a lovely owner who doesn't rush you, lets you sit back and relax... she is not in a rush and neither were we. I'm sure if you are, just let her know you are... she seems very bright.. I'm sure she can handle it.... Anyhow, all of our food was fantastic. Smoked salmon plate was amazing and our coffees and lattes were absolutely perfect! We loved our time there today. read more

I come to Palm Springs once a while, this Italian cafe is incredible they have fresh baked pie, cookies, cakes, lattes, teas, coffee. I recommend specially for those with high taste. read more

Il Sogno - Cherry Pie's, lemon, cake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Excellent pastries, and I mean excellent! The peach and custard danish was beyond amazing, and their cappuccino puts the big coffee chains to shame! read more

Good food, great service and ambiance. Enjoyed the music indoors while having lunch. Turkey and Cheese Panini was delicious. read more

Il Sogno - Turkey and cheese panini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Lovely place with good food although pricy. Large selection of pastries. Unfriendly service though. The woman I believe is the owner, a European accent, made a very unkind remark to my sister as we left about her weight. It upset her and ruined an otherwise nice day. read more

Great and tasty Pastries! The coffee was good as well. Had the latte and black coffee. The service was good. The lady at the register was nice and welcoming. The only problem was the pricing. There was no pricing. when you get 3 pastries and 2 coffees a $60 bill isnt what u expect. No where in my life did i think i would pay $60 for 3 pieces of bread and 2 coffees. disappointed in the shady prices. read more