I come here often for the amazing Filipino coffee and Filipino baked goods! One of the best places to come by if you're looking for a unique coffee shop. Note to owner: The staff does not mention that even though the food is not on the display, that there is still some available in the back. I almost left without getting food because I thought it was sold out. Isha took my order and forgot to bring out 3 hot items. I had to ask multiple times to get my food and to have it warmed up...while she was using her phone. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

came in at the right time. they were about to close in a couple of minutes, and me and the sister were looking for some drip while visiting from SD. First off that BQL (banana Que Latte) was spot on *AMAZING*. The langka (jackfruit) and banana were all in there. Like you totally can taste it. It was balanced so well. Tho, I think it should be turon Latte (spring roll wrapped banana with jackfruit inside) not Banana que. But totally love this drink!! this alone make me want to go back again. its a small boutique but clean, and nice wall photos too.the moment we walked in the coffee aroma welcomed us. I love it!! Other than the BQL we ordered BSL (brown sugar) they do have milk alternative such as pistachio, oat, almond, etc. We didn't get to see other options for pastries since most were all gone by the time we got there. Overall, I would def recommend this place for anyone visiting PSP, Cath City, Palm Dessert, Indio or Coachella. Five starts would totally recommend and will becoming back in the near future. Thank you for bringing such good drinks to the Valley! read more

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Very popular Filipino fusion cafe. Vibes inside are great, feels like a small business and the person taking our order said their coffee beans come straight from the Philippines. My partner and I thought the drinks were okay. He got a panda latte and I got pistachio. Both were more on the milky side in my opinion, the syrup flavors were there but on the mild side. Note on the menu the varraco latte is a plain latte and the Pinoy varraco is an americano. I would want to go back and try just their drip/cold brew to judge the coffee better. The stand out thing about this coffee shop is the pastries. We tried the pork adobo padesal, sisig burrito, and beef empanada. All were very good but my favorite being the pandesal. Service was very friendly and they do have a rewards system via phone number that includes a birthday reward. Parking in a shopping complex so no issues there. There is no restroom available for customers. Inside seating is limited, maybe about 10 stools as pictured with low tables and one outlet near the couch in the back. Much more abundant outdoor seating. Would not come here to study based on seating but will be back to try more read more

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Quaint little coffee shop (philipino flavors) with so much to offer, definitely one of my favorites in the desert! Love Theres parking in the front (limited) but a lot more in the back. They have coffee, matchas, and delicious pastries. Customer service is always great, and very willing to answer any question! Tried their iced Pandan latte (comes with coconut milk) and I added cold foam. Very different but delicious taste! Definitely try if your feeling adventurous. Husband got the BananaQ latte with pistachio milk and extra shot, also delicious. A must try if you are in the area! read more

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Made time to visit this place after all the Coachella partying! Ofcourse found this place on Yelp looking for matcha in the area. It was fairly busy when we got there on a Monday morning but the staff was efficient. They greeted us as soon as we walked in. They're also roasting beans! We got the ube matcha, brown sugar latte, adobo pandesal and sisig burrito. W tip everything came up to around $40. The ube matcha was delicious - matcha was strong and you could taste the ube. The brown sugar latte was amazing - the beans truly shine. The adobo pandesal is soft and full of flavor. The sisig burrito was also delicious - I wish there's rice in it but the crispy pieces made up for it. I recommend this place if you're in the area. Will add this as a new stop whenever we're in the desert. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Ube matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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While I loved the aesthetic of this Filipino-inspired cafe, my friend and I thought our drinks were mid. I ordered the Pandan latte and while it was pretty green in color, I could barely taste the Pandan. Not sure if that was more food coloring than flavoring. The drink was also pretty milky. For $9 with oat milk this was not worth it, but it wasn't terrible. My friend ordered the ube matcha and she felt similarly. She couldn't really taste the ube flavor. This spot offers a lot of unique Filipino menu items, but the execution is a bit disappointing. read more

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Got the pandan latte and the strawberry rose latte - amazing! Their breakfast burrito was so good - very unique flavor tying it back to Filipino flavors. My boyfriend ended up getting a second one because it was too good! The bagel was great as well! Great find in the high desert! read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Grabbed some coffee on our way to the zoo today, chose the right place!! Husband had the Pinoy latte which was basically an americano and I have the Varraco latte. Both great choices. Loved how the latte was strong but not sweet! We had to try some pastries so beef empanada, adobo pandesal and almond croissant. We opted to have our croissant warmed up. Beef empanada I wouldn't order again, but the adobo pandesal was delicious. It was a bun filled with pork, so tasty, the croissant was flaky and great too. Would love to try other products. Anyways, it was busy but service was quick! read more

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I found this place because it was near where I was staying and I was definitely impressed! They have Ube Lattes and Pandan Lattes. I first tried the Pandan latte and it was really good. I came back another day to try the Ube latte which was good too. Let's say I liked the Pandan latte a lot where I came back on the third day. I saw some people ordering the matcha drinks and those looked good too. This place also has a cool atmosphere, they have their roasting machine and they also show the culture of the Philippines. You can tell this place is a go to spot because I noticed a lot of customers talking to the team in a first name basis which is cool because they seem to be the community coffee shop. I was able to talk with one of the owners for a little and they were very friendly. Next time I'm in the desert I'll definitely come back. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Iced Ube Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Love that this is a Filipino owned coffee place! If you love UBE! This is your place! If you love good friendly service, this is your place! If you love coffee, - all ways, this is your place! The food menu will not disappoint! We tried the adobo pandesal, and sisig burritos! What a treat! We also tried the banana latte and ube latte! Oh so yummy! Thank you for this amazing experience! read more

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The coffee here is so delicious! We had the Banana Q latte and the brown sugar latte and both were delicious. There is pretty limited seating in the actual shop and the chairs don't make it a conducive space to stay for too long. They had so many delicious looking pastries. We got the almond croissant which was tasty- I like mine with a bit more filling but the croissant base was nice and buttery! They roast the beans right in front of you which is so unique and fun! A great place to stop for a quick drink if you want great coffee and fun syrup flavors. read more

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Filipino inspired offerings in Palm Desert? Opo! Ube Matcha Latte - Oh yeah! More Ube forward than expected which was fine with me. Adobo Pandesal - Delicious! Guava Bread - Righteous! Staff - Great! read more

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Stumbled upon this place & wow! I've been on a banana coffee kick lately but have yet to find THE one & lemme tell ya- you need to try this one. Not too sweet, smoothest espresso & real banana.10/10 no notes. The place itself is small, but the vibes & decor were on point- not to mention the commercial grade coffee roaster that greets you as soon as you walk in. I only stopped in for a quick coffee but can't wait to be back to try other menu options! read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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I love trying new coffee shops in places we travel to. Bonus if it's Filipino inspired coffees. There's plenty of parking in the lot. The shop has both outdoor and indoor seating. It's very clean and aesthetically pleasing. They also sell merch like candles, etc. The menu seemed enticing. Service was ok/good, but nothing to write a Yelp review about. I loved seeing the syrups in the cafe area, but couldn't tell if they were made in house. I would've loved to hear about the coffee from the barista or read about it somewhere in the shop. I did ask some questions, but it felt like they didn't know their product that well, maybe? I went and read their website later. I ordered the BananaQ Matcha. It tasted great, exactly like it sounds. It was expensive though. Perhaps because the coffee is imported? I'm ok with money benefitting coffee farmers in Philippines, but it was like $10?! I liked it, but it felt like the overall vibe was missing something - like authenticity. It felt sort of gentrified. Overall, it was just ok. I guess I would probably return to try other items on the menu if I'm ever in the area again? Yelp 2025 Challenge: 11/30 read more

Great find for a different kind of coffee! I had the iced Varraco less brown sugar with oat milk( plus a dollar) and it was tasty! Knowing nothing about this beans - having grown up in Asia - the hubby tasted the difference! Very tasty! The price helped with it being $6! I also came for the local pastries but only able to snag the pandesal with pork in it! Bread was tasty!!! That was my highlight! Loved the outdoor area! Great find! salamat ! Argh. Forgot pictures of my order! Parking is easy peasy go around the front of the store and tons of free parking in the back ! read more

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Varraco Coffee is a Filipino-owned specialty coffee shop located in Palm Desert. What makes them unique is that they source their coffee directly from the Philippines. This spot is in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a modern setup with about 4-5 tables for seating and some additional outdoor seating as well. For their menu, they have a variety of different coffee, matcha, and tea drinks to choose from along with some fresh pastries as well. Wifey and I pulled up to support and opted to try the BananaQ Matcha Latte along with a Chicken Empanada and an Adobo Pandesal. Overall, everything we had was great and we enjoyed the laid back ambiance of the shop. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Come stop by to grab a drink and show them some love! read more

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Great cafe, great coffee and food. Had the iced pandan latte (very flavorful, love the coconut milk) and Ube tea bread (fluffy and sweet). My partner loved the adobo pan de sal. They roast their beans in-house and source them from the Philippines. As a Filipino, I'm always looking for Filipino establishments. I loved seeing the sugar pumps labeled with familiar ingredients. I'll be coming back here next time I visit the area! read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Coffee bar with Filipino ingredients - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Such a cute yummy little coffee shop! Definitely worth visiting if you're from out of town and want somewhere to get photos. Very aesthetic but smallish. Service is fast and employee's are very sweet. Coffee is very strong and bitter definitely something to perk you up! If you want it extra sweet ask and then probably ask for more. read more

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Varraco sources their beans direct from the farm and roasts them on the spot for a fresh ground espresso just the way you like it. For me, it was the first traditional Carmel Macchiato w/ a dollop of chocolate this side of Florence, probably going on 2 decades. PlusI could sit for less than 2 euros to enjoy it. Friendly people and great vibes. Would I go back? Duh, I would definitely go back again - Both places! Varraco & Florence. The Philippines is looking better to visit, too, thanks to Varraco. Try their empanadas, like yummy little meat filled biscuits, just sayin. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Store front and partial outside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

If you live in Southern California, you can find any type of food or cuisine on Earth. There is no question about it. So here I am in Palm Desert and there is this highly rated coffee house that sells Phillipino food, and drinks with a Phillipino twist. Count me in. You won't find this in North Dakota.. I went with the popular iced ube latte even though the price is painful ($8). If you have never tried ube, you are missing out. The color of the driink is an amazingly vibrant purple. The consistency is somewhat thick. The taste is delicious. The price was steep but the drink was wonderful. I came too late to enjoy most of the food items (because they had sold them) but I am all in on unique foods and drinks you cannot find nearly anywhere else on the planet. Ube for the win. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Iced ube latte. Just look at that color. Delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I was in the area and wanted to try the best coffee in the desert. Walked in and it wasn't busy at all came in on a Friday afternoon. They didn't have a much food items because they do close a little early. But still a few options to choose from. I got the adobo pandesal and it was pretty good. They warmed it up but it wasn't still a little cold. The adobo wasn't warm. Also ordered the banana q latte. Pretty good but I do wish it was a little sweeter just for that banana q flavor. Would definitely come back. Must try read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Varraco Coffee was one of my favorite escapes in Palm Desert, especially when I'm looking for a calm, minimalist space to relax. Their Strawberry Matcha is really good without being overly sweet and the Banana Q Latte is such a hidden gem. Shoutout to the barista that put me on! What really brings me back, though, is how genuinely kind the baristas are; their warm service makes the whole experience feel personal and welcoming every time I walk through the door. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Such a cute spot. So many flavors to choose from I wish I were local and could try them all. I'm always a fan of ube when I see it on the menu, but this time I experimented with the bananaq matcha. You MUST stir it lol. Overall fun and flavorful drink but a bit too sweet for me. Kept taking sips of my friend's ube latte. We also got a pistachio chocolate croissant to round out our sugar filled morning. All of the staff and customers were friendly and chill. We even chatted with a cancer survivor's group that was meeting outside. Very cute morning. The line can be LONG but don't let it deter you. They move very quickly. Def excited to go back next time I'm in town! read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Ube latte, bananaq matcha, pistachio chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Came here seeking a mid-day pick me up and ordered the ube matcha. The colors of the drink are vibrant, but the flavor was lacking. After mixing the drink, the flavor of both matcha and ube was lost. It was overpowered by the whole milk. The interior is clean and minimalistic with a roasting machine in the corner of the room for viewing. We got our drink quickly. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Such a great vibe! Loves this place so so much and the coffee was exceptional. The only thing is the inside is small o the line wraps around and could get into people's way when they're sitting nearby. Otherwise, amazing people, amazing food, and amazing coffee. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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A Filipino-inspired coffee shop in palm Desert! We were visiting and my cousin recommended Varraco so we decided to check it out. Cute shop and friendly staff. My daughter ordered an iced Strawberry Matcha and I asked which iced espresso is their most popular which was the Banana Q Latte so I went with that. They have lots of Filipino-inspired syrups, pastries and merch. Our drinks came out quick and the strawberry matcha looked so pretty! My daughter said it was good. My latte was good as well. Although the girl did say it was on the sweeter side I didn't add extra espresso but I wish I would have. But it was still good. Whenever we come back to visit we will definitely stop by again and try some pastries! read more

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I tried this spot with my fiancée for the first time and it did not disappoint. I tried their Adobo Pan de sal first and it was really tasty. The adobo tasted like how my dad makes it along with the pan, it was perfect. I had to get 2 of them. The coffee was also very tasty. I ordered the Banana Q Latte iced with oat milk. I would say the drink itself is perfect it doesn't need anything else. I would highly recommend this spot. read more

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The only early morning coffee roaster in Palm Desert! This is one of my favorite coffee spots because of their unique twists on drinks. The bananaQ inspired latte is super delicious and tastes just like biting into a fresh banana! The atmosphere is really nice, great for a casual work session or catching up with friends. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. They also have really cool merch you can buy! read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Iced matcha latte w/mocha syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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The Ube latte had a great Ube to espresso ratio! But it will definitely turn your mouth purple/blue!! Would recommend if you don't have to go anywhere after there's also other drink options like Matcha and flavors like pandan that sound really good. There's some food options like little pastries. The beef empanada was good and the adobo pandesal was good too!! Overall highly recommend :) read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Ube latte! Good ube to espresso ratio, will turn your mouth blue!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Ube latte & Filipino owned business local to the Coachella Valley They are using such a good quality ube here idk if it's made in house but I always crave it once I leave so I always stop by here when I'm in town. Only thing is I wish they had size options for the drinks Other than that they have a clean dog bowl full of water and my dog is picky about random water she liked this one! read more

Stopped in this morning for a quick latte to go. You walk in to a beautiful, clean space and coffee beans being roasted right there in the lounge space. So cool! I decided on the iced Banana Q latte. It was so good! Real banana flavor with some cinnamon and really good quality espresso. Will definitely be back. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Drink Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Delish coffee roasting right in the store , very cute hip place . Only one size I like my coffee a bit larger but all and all delicious and cool that they are doing it all in house read more

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Visiting Palm Desert for the weekend and my neice wanted coffee from a cute coffee shop. We both searched yelp and this came up. Busy coffee shop with plenty of free parking. Dog friendly. They have filipino flavors for their coffee offerings and lots of pastries. Service is friendly and quick. We went twice during the weekend. The ube latte was delicious and you could taste the ube. The empanadas are small but delicious- both the beef and chicken. The adobo pan de sal was goid- if you like sweet adobo. Wish it was closer to home so I could visit. Highly recommend! read more

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My new favorite coffee shop in Palm Desert! I visited for 4 days and came here 3 of the 4 days - that's how much I enjoyed Varraco. We love us a good third wave coffee shop! They make the signature syrups in house which is legit! Honestly the pandan latte (with coconutmilk) wasn't my favorite. Pandan and coffee don't really jive for me in general (I've made homemade pandan cold brew once) and I'm a whole milk kinda gal. It seemed like the ube latte was more popular. But, I did want to get a sense of Liberica beans, so I got: a drip, a cold brew and a latte. Honestly, it was pretty smooth and bold in all forms that if you quizzed me on arabica or liberica, I wouldnt be able to tell you. Food-wise: *The adobo pandesal is a must get! It reminded me of a bigger char siu bao - so good and fluffy. *Banana nutella muffin - I smashed this in record time. It was a little messy as the center was delicious molten nutella, but I'm not complaining. I also think it's so presh that they sell skyflakes single serve - sooo nostalgic for me as I ate a lot of skyflakes growing up! If you haven't had it, it's a better saltine. read more

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10/10! Amazing amazing coffee and food!! The iced coffee is my favorite! They have amazing flavors and variety and the customer service is amazing. The owner is super nice. Be prepared for long lines. the second time we went, the line was almost out the door, but to me it was worth the wait. I highly recommend getting the croissant sandwich with spam. It's insane and the empanadas are amazing! It's definitely a hole in the wall one of a kind Coffeeshop and I can't wait to go back! It's super cute inside too ! read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Matcha Latte and Blue Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I love their banana matcha! It's so good, they're always so friendly when I go over, even if it's at 6am and I'm their first customer ! Super good food, I love their jalapeño bagels and chicken empanadas! So bomb!! Would totally recommend! read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Ube Matcha Latte with almond milk and blue matcha latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Love their ube matcha latte, it's my go-to every time! Their Filipino-inspired pastries are delicious with a fun twist. Cozy spot with fast service when it's not too busy. Always happy to support fellow Filipinos! Thank you! read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - ube matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

After reading all the reviews here on yelp I was eager to check out this coffee shop. I have to say I wasn't impressed. They made my coffee lukewarm & my pastry was okay. Not that fresh. If I am spending between $6 - $8 for a coffee, I want a barista who gets my "Harry Met Sally,"order correct the first time. Also, when I walk into any establishment I get hit with the energy inside. I can feel it from my head to my toes. I was not feeling this place but I needed my coffee as you know. Do I recommend this place? It was okay. I would not go out of my way to return the next time I am in the area. Just wasn't jiving with the vibe here. read more

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I was in the area and recently got to try this coffee shop. The staff is very friendly. The barista recommended that I try the strawberry matcha latte. I went ahead and ordered the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk. The drink was very tasty! The strawberry puree taste mildly sweet and refreshing. Most importantly, it did not overpower the matcha! The coffee shop also offers pastries, canned and bottled drinks, and merchandise. The shop has a minimal aesthetic and a relaxed vibe. They have seating on the inside and the outside. I will definitely be returning to visit this shop when I'm in the area. read more

Varraco Coffee + Roasters - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

1 time here I had a Chai and my wife had the Matcha , cool little intimate spot off the frontage road. Limited menu and 1 size drinks besides that there is a cool coffee house vibe. Like we were not in the desert. read more

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