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    Cartel Roasting Co.

    4.3 (303 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CARTEL ROASTING CO. ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Jill S.

    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

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    Giselle G.

    I came here because i kept hearing about it. This place was really good, my matcha lime made with tajin was amazing. I have had something as delicious as this. Then I ordered the burrito which was really good. I loved that as well. The service was good really good, they were very friendly. The vibe was friendly, they have an indoor and outdoor. It is a great place, I would recommend it to others.

    Zack W.

    Cartel Roasting Co. in Palm Springs is a really good coffee spot. They have a lot of vegan options, which I don't usually go for, but everything we tried was actually really good. We got the CCL drink and I honestly don't remember what it stands for, but it was really good. Not too sweet or overly milky, which I liked. Definitely a place I'd come back to next time we're in Palm Springs.

    Iced Mocha & lavender honey cappuccino
    Vish E.

    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 !

    Ilene M.

    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.

    Vincent S.

    Well I am not going to bash other coffee shops because they are not as good as Cartel. I will however point out that they have been very bad for the industry. Cartel products are well known for their quality and sustainability; but also supporting the grower with fair prices for their product. The crew in Palm Springs are great at keeping the atmosphere warm and inviting, with great customer service and coffee. They are not like the other companies that have nothing to do with their customers and only care about the money they make. Do consider coming by and get a good coffee and stay a bit for the AC.

    Terrible matcha
    Lisa F.

    Don't get matcha here. They use cheap culinary grade matcha for the ceremonial matcha price. Terrible.

    Almond croissant and latte
    Cheryl G.

    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.

    Kimberley K.

    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

    Standard cold brew was very nice.
    Craig W.

    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.

    Honey Lavender Matcha
    Arlene S.

    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.

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    Mitchell N.

    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.

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    Ashley L.

    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.

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    Great customer service and amazing quality! I recommend getting the CCL. I would definitely come back when I'm back on vacation.

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    I went twice so far! i recently got a chai iced latte it was SOOOO AMAZING !!! & everyone is sooooo friendly!

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