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    Dos Palmas Cafe

    4.6 (334 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Mac & Claudia will serve you!

    Best kept secret in Normal Heights! Outdoor back patio, fabulous coffee & the food is great! There are other coffee shops nearby, but don't be fooled. This one is best! Service is tops, too!

    Chipotle Turkey Chipotle Panini+ horchata oat latte
    Jaqueline C.

    This place is phenomenal, a hidden gem and probably the best cafe around that area. The horchata latte was perfect, not too sweet or too bitter. I got the turkey chipotle and my bf got the breakfast panini and added ham. Both were delicious and not skimpy at all, we could've shared one tbh. The employees were kind and the atmosphere is cute! Oh and the music was great too, I was definitely jamming while eating my delicious panini. 10/10 you should try this place out!

    Sami L.

    Cute little coffee spot right near Vons where I was charging my car. Dog friendly, and very casual but with a great menu. Service was friendly and fast, and there was only one guy working. I recommend the panini with zucchini, it was light and exactly what I needed on the quick stop!

    Veggie Panini with turkey
    Haylee M.

    I don't know when the last time is that I had a breakfast sandwich but this was a really really lovely one! Just happened to come here for for breakfast because another place we wanted had too long a wait. Service took really long here but maybe they were just busy on a Saturday morning. Our friend who usually came here said they are really good with the service so we were surprised when all breakfast sandwiches took almost 30 minutes to come out. Sandwiches were really delicious though! Perfectly crispy crusty bread. That was the right amount of grilled and will get a large amount of the fillings! Usually one would expect a thin sandwich with largely bread, but this had the perfect balance with a large amount of filling - something I actually love! Beware that you up might end up with a little bit of a cut feeling in the mouth because that bread does get pretty crispy, haha. Also - lovely seating area outside. Breakfast Panini (Scrambled egg, turkey, pepperjack cheese, avocado, organic greens, tomatoes, red onion) Really lovely condomination. Didn't feel greasy at all. Just the perfect amount of cheese and egg and turkey and everything in there. Avocado was a really nice touch! Veggie Panini + Turkey (grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers, provolone, avocado, greens, tomatoes, red onion, chipotle aioli) + Turkey Really love how loaded this one was. I was expecting there to be greens inside so I asked for extra greens and they really piled it up! The turkey really went well with the vegetables and the Chipotle sauce and there was really nice as well to bring it all together It felt a little big at times where things were just falling apart but it was a beautiful mess! Mexican mocha was unbelievably phenomenally good! Rich and chocolaty with the perfect amount of spice in it. Husband also got the whole charter I slate and that had all the proper cinnamon goodness that you would like.

    Kaloni S.

    This is such a cute little hidden gem! If you're looking for a quick bite and drink this is the perfect spot. The restaurant itself is super small but there is plenty of seating outdoor and on the front patio. Service was quick and everyone was friendly! The breakfast panini and iced chai latte were both delicious!! I'll definitely be back again to try more items on the menu.

    Lisa C.

    stopped by to grab some Sammie's for the beach. Unassuming spot from the street but has a cute and vibey outside area. Wait time was SO long for two paninis-about 35 minutes!? I was kind of expecting a longer wait due to reading some other reviews but dang, 35 minutes?! We opted for the Italian and turkey chipotle. Besides the wait the sandwiches were very tasty with crunchy bread, fresh ingredients, and PACKED. I was so stuffed after finishing it. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to return or most definitely not when I'm in a rush to get somewhere.

    Zesty Italian
    Carissa B.

    First time trying Dos Palmas while we were in the area visiting. As others have mentioned, the wait is longer than usual- took 30 minutes for our 2 paninis with only 2 people ahead of us. There was only one gentlemen making food, so not sure if that's the cause of the long wait, but they definitely need to find a better solution. We tried their zesty Italian panini and their turkey chipotle. The zesty Italian was really good, full of flavor from their meat selection along with the pepperoncinis and Italian dressing. The turkey chipotle was well balanced, the chipotle sauce tasted homemade and both were very filling!

    Horchata cold brew
    Eva B.

    Horchata cold brew is a must. Super cute place with delicious treats! Has a ton of outdoor seating.

    Breakfast panini and veggies sandwich
    Danny P.

    Why do people go to Cafe's? I go to enjoy fresh local food and good coffee, while not paying full sit down brunch prices No trendy millennial over-priced coffees here. You get well priced, fresh, amazing breakfast food and coffee served by friendly staff. Enjoy your food in their cozy backyard patio. Try out one of their 50+ hot sauces. Add bacon to your sandwich. This is what a cafe should be. My new favorite breakfast spot in town.

    Horchata Latte
    Carly P.

    We got Horchata Lattes with oatmilk and then the açaí bowls. The lattes were good and the açaí bowl was okay. The actual açaí part had a little bit of freezer burn and were a little icy instead of a smooth blend. Overall, a decent coffee place and the employees were nice

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    Ilse S.

    Such a cozy and cute place to get flavorful coffee. The paninis are also amazing, and they have great deals ($2-6 mini panini!). Love stopping by when I have a chance, the service is always fast and the location itself is a great place to sit under the trees while you sip your drink.

    Breakfast Panini and Orange Juice
    Divya J.

    Read great reviews and decided to get their breakfast panini (vegetarian). It was subpar and lacked flavor. Their orange juice was delicious - but a tad bit expensive ($8+) Ambience is great, staff was friendly. Service was fairly quick.

    Lisi M.

    reviewing coffee, service and ambiance -- dos palmas is 10/10 i've tried a LOT of coffee shops and this one is amazing. they have fancier and unique roasts also if you're into that. they're dog friendly and so nice to your puppers, and the back seating area is the best on a lazy weekend morning. will definitely be coming back to try their sandwiches.

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    Food is fulfilling and fresh. The service is very good too! It's a nice open view and they allow dogs as well which i love

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    Everything is Fantastically Delicious & amazing customer service!! will happily return again and again!!

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    food was amazing and all the ingredients tasted super fresh. we got the breakfast and nutella toasts and they were both amazing

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