Fast service! Several tea flavors! We tried two and they were excellent! Great sweets! read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar is definitely one of those tucked-away finds... like VERY tucked at the end of the plaza on a corner, easy to miss if you're not looking. Chai lovers, you'll be happy. Nothing mind blowing but solid and satisfying. I got the "cub chai" with soy and loved the generous cinnamon on top. Cute drink names, plenty of alternative milks, and the power vegan cookie was actually so good. Low key spot but worth finding. read more

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Really good cold brew, kind of bummed they don't have nitro anymore but it was good nonetheless. Also tried the White Elephant Chai and it was delicious. They had an assortment of pastries available as well as beans and merch. There's some seating inside and a small patio to sit out front. The staff was friendly and having a great time on a Saturday morning. The beans I purchased were a little oily for a two week old bean in my opinion, but still yielded a decent latte. read more

We ordered both hot and iced Chais with soy milk. Again, there are limited choices here in the area but I think the chai is good here. Pretty flavorful. I preferred the hot better, even though it was a hot day. The ice chai melted fast and ended up watery. I would order the hot chai again. read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Great spot to stop by when in Palm Desert! We were very impressed with the bagel sandwich, SO delicious and hot! The blended coffee was good texture and flavor, only thing is it lacked a stronger coffee taste which would've been good. Overall will be back when in the area! read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Blended white mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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This was an unexpected find. We were searching for Starbucks which ended up being inside the grocery store so we saw this little local shop and stopped in. The service was awesome and the turkey sandwich I had was delicious I thought about it all week. Not much of a view only parking lot and construction but the shop itself was nice . I will definitely stop here again. read more

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Super friendly staff and gorgeous location! IW Chai was the closest coffee shop to the location we're spending our week, so I took a morning walk here and was so glad I did! The coffee cups are SO cute in pink! I got a regular latte because I'd grown tired of coffee pot coffee, and it was made quickly and the perfect temperature. The ambience is great, with a bunch of people and seating. They even have a roaster on display! read more

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Went for a morning walk with the intention of visiting a different coffee shop when we stumbled upon IW Coffee and Chai Bar. Oh, I'm so glad we stopped in. We enjoyed a just-right white chocolate mocha made with almond milk. It wasn't too sweet or too strong. The shop was clean and comfortable. There were many food options including Gluten Free muffins readily available. My hubby ordered the blueberry GF muffin. It was moist and full of flavor! I tried the blueberry scone which had good texture and body as well. Service was excellent and they prepared our order quickly. Great find. Highly recommend. read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Coffee and scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

My friend told me about this place so when I stayed in Palm Springs my friends and I tried it. We fell in love with the bagels because they were very soft and their cream cheese choices were so delicious! We got coffees and matchas as well. To me, the food was better than their drinks. We all fell in love so On Sunday, we all ordered bagels again but I didn't get a drink. read more

Tiger chai is still good but a little too sweet this time around. had a very good breakfast bagel and service was fast even though there was a bit of a line. The service was not as great as last visit, the cashier seemed annoyed that people kept coming in and she was short and unfriendly taking the order. Overall good food and chai but for 3 bagel sandwiches and 2 drinks it came out to $60 it's def not worth that price. Also they lost their nice view which was a big perk for the spot, so sad, it's not a view of a solar parking lot and fence read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - The new view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We stopped here on the way out of town to grab a quick bite to eat and some coffee. The place already had great reviews so we were headed in with high expectations. Happy to say that We were not disappointed at all! The staff was friendly, and the cleanliness and vibe was great. Then there was the coffee and the food, yumm!! I got an iced latte with oat milk and the coffee was strong and delicious! Between all of us we ordered the egg breakfast burrito, sausage bagel and protein bowl. All items were so good. They tasted fresh and delicious ! We will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

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I can only recommend the chai tea at this location they do a great job. Go to this one over the one in Indian Wells. Cute little coffee shop . read more

We found this shop on Yelp (of course) during our visit to the valley. It was exactly what wr needed to kickstart our day. I ordered the Black Rhino and it was delicious. My fil ordered the Vegan Power Bar and he gave it a thumbs up. Ny mil had the Mocca and saidnit was perfect. I took a sip and agree with her. We shared a cinammon roll. It would have been better warmed up. We enjoyed it nonetheless. This is a populat place. We waited in line for 10 minutes. They had limited sesting inside and out. Parking isn't an issue at all. They have a gender neutral restroom for those with small bladders like me. They have other teas that I would like to try, so I will be back. read more

The bagels are good. I got a gluten free bagel, they are good about gluten free cross contamination and very informed however, I would have liked it to be toasted but they didn't have a gluten free toaster. It would be 5 stars if they had designated toasters. Loved the service tho! The ambiance was fine but it was very busy today when I went so I felt sort of squished in. Overall, good gluten free bagels I've never tried anything else. read more

Local coffee shop in Palm dessert that I discovered when I came here for a short vacation. Amazing chai latte drinks and known for it. The staff is nice and willing to explain the difference between all the chai drinks. All in all, my new favorite coffee place in the area read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We tried this adorable coffee bar during our recent visit to Palm Desert and we loved it! There was a long line, but it went very quickly and our food was served even quicker. Our party ordered some of the bagel sandwiches, avocado toast, chocolate croissant and different coffees and everything was fantastic! The staff were very friendly and there was a lot of seating indoor and outdoor. Can't wait to visit again! read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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A+ for service and coffee They make their coffees and teas with care. The pastry has more to be desired. I love croissant and these are mediocre. They taste more like they come from a grocery store not a french bakery. Not buttery and flaky. The muffins look great so maybe next time I try one of those. The protein bowl comes in a cup with eggs, bacon, avo and some veggies. Its a nice tasting meal to go. Not inexpensive here but I really like what he's doing here. A small cup of chia pudding with fruit was $11 I believe. Quality, clean, nice staff, and a mom and pop. read more

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Loved my coffee drink and the service is always good, even if they are busy with a big line. The place is always clean and I've always have a good visit. read more

We made a visit this morning while on our trip and were not disappointed. The staff was kind and patient, even with all the questions as my kids debated their orders. I went with the vanilla maple iced latte, while we also tried the blended mint and honey cinnamon latte. Both were fantastic. We also grabbed a Bagel and the beet claws. Everything was equally delicious. Highly recommend. read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Happy kid w blended honey cinnamon and a bear claw. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

A decent coffee and chai spot in Palm Springs / Palm dessert! We came on a Friday morning and the line was pretty long. Got the Tiger Spice chai and asked for it to be less sweet so they gave one less scoop of chai. Definitely was necessary as it was still pretty sweet. A decent spot in this area of the dessert read more

This place was very busy early on Saturday morning and I quickly understood why! We ordered an americano, a chai latte, and two jalapeño bagels. The americano was simple and smooth, whereas the Elephant chai latte was sweet and creamy. It was the perfect drink for that gloomy day. Our bagels were soft and bouncy and they paired deliciously with their jalapeño cream cheese! The store was walking distance from our hotel (the Marriott) which made it a nice morning stroll over for breakfast. However, if you were to drive, there is ample parking in the large plaza! read more

I'm not sure why you lied in your response to my last review.... I timed how long I was in line...not to be an asshole, not anything to do with your business but because I was (and still am) recovering from a collision with a semi truck. Perhaps that played a part in why I was so upset... But it was 5 mins of one customer at the counter. No one was in front of him when I came in. I was hoping to order, then sit while I waited bc standing for a prolonged period so shortly after my accident wasn't safe or possible. I understand if there's a line but it was just one person visiting for 5 mins, literally. The other occasions it happened I hadn't been hit by a semi truck so I just waited. I'm leaving another review bc I do not appreciate you lying in your response. That is shady **And in case it's not abundantly clear from the original...the chai sucks, I first went for the chai and was a little off put by seeing the sheer variety- usually a sign of a quantity over quality. And they proved it, the lattes and pastries are good but you'll get a better Chai at Whole Foods read more

Great spot, the barista was very kind. Their chai is phenomenal! Their breakfast burrito was very egg heavy, not the biggest fan. Their breakfast bagel was also just okay! However, if you're a fan of good chais definitely recommend! read more

Found this little gem when we were in Palm Springs. Had a large variety of coffee drinks and gluten free options. We ordered coffees and chai tea. The tea was too sweet for me but the coffee was so good!!! Overall I would go back. If in the area give it a try it's worth it. read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Hands down superior to neighbor SB... Fantastic chai options & fresh food options.. Coffee drinks are expertly prepared.... Plus, supporting local business is meaningful. read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Great treat options - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

This place is too busy, it's just annoying. The coffee isn't very good and the barista seem inconvenienced by taking my order.

Always good service and always good food and Java . Well done . There scones are delicious . read more

Avocado Toast Today ... I specifically went to the IW... the location that is right across the street from the JW Marriott ... and I was SO SURPRISED (!) .... This avocado toast was fresh, substantial and extremely flavorful ... WoW.... For $9 this is an extreme value and I will be back again and again for this ... Just wanted to let everyone know ( at least for those who weren't already clued in ) that THiS particular IW Coffee has an exceptional view of the mountains .., you can sit outside ... enjoy your avocado toast basking in the beauty of this area.... It just cannot be beat ! ( except maybe on a golf course playing golf ! ) read more

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Ordered on the website and it was ready right on time despite them being extremely busy on a Sunday morning. Baristas were so nice! Food and drink were delicious and well packed to go (protein bowl, bagel sandwich, iced latte and cold brew) Loved the ambiance inside with the wide open breezy feel. read more

Many Chai options. Been there a couple times. Pastry and baked goods options are not as many as the larger coffee places, but great options. The ambience is chill... good music & a big roll up door/window to let the environment in and look at the great views of the desert with majestic mountain backdrop. Parking is easy... There's parking in the front near the grocery store or the back. There's a small little parking area as well. read more

I've never been to a Chai bar before, so I had to stop by... especially since it was only five minutes away from where we were staying! The poster listing all the Chai options is very informative. In addition to descriptions of each drink, it also displays where each one falls on the Sweet vs. Spicy scale (many of them reside more on the sweeter side). With only a couple decaf options, I got a hot DECAF TIGER SPICE ($5.75 for medium). This one is shown as being about 60% sweet and 40% spicy, described as a creamy mixture of black tea with special spices. Their traditional Tiger Spice is apparently award-winning, so I was happy to see its decaf counterpart. The Chai was sweeter than I'd like, but I could taste subtle notes of spice and it was a somewhat creamy drink, so it was a nice way to start the morning. We also got a few baked goods to take back for breakfast since the pastry case stated they are "Fresh Daily". My ZUCCHINI MUFFIN ($5.25) was moist, soft and still warm. It had raisins and nuts, making it substantial and filling. I took one bite of the GF BLUEBERRY MUFFIN ($5.25) and couldn't even tell it was gluten-free! It was delicious. The croissants ($5.95 each) were not bad, but we hoped they would have contained more filling. The chocolate inside at least tasted somewhat rich, but there wasn't much of it inside the pastry. I'd consider pricing to be on the steeper end, but it's probably comparable with other cafes in the area. A small hot Chai starts at $5.00. Iced Chais start at $6.25 for a medium. Even the price of coffee was higher than expected; one person in my group ordered just a medium Americano which was $5.45. For the novelty, I would recommend stopping here at least once if you're a fan of Chai. There is something to fit everyone's tastes. They do offer a rewards program, but given that we're not locals, we unfortunately weren't able to visit enough times to benefit from it. read more

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Update: I'm still dreaming about their Tiger Spice Chai!! Hands down the yummiest drink and I will be getting it every time. read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Egg breakfast bagel on an everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

TLDR: Cute cafe with delicious food & quality drinks Stopped in for some breakfast and a cold drink with a friend and our babies. The ambiance takes you out of the survival mode that naturally occurs with a desert summer. Perfectly located in the corner of the plaza just across the street from JW Marriott (hop over to IW for the affordable food and Better coffee!!!) **Now this is called a coffee & chai bar for a reason. There is an entire menu dedicated to chai drinks caffeinated and non caffeinated. I appreciated this because I prefer a nice decaf chai. Each drink is named after an endangered species and a portion of the proceeds are donated to this cause which is a great touch. The service is outstanding, our barista was very kind and helpful. I ordered a bagel breakfast sandwich, the egg was fluffy, the bagel was (dare I say) PERFECT, very craveable. I was transported back to NY. Next time I'll need to try the cream cheese and pastries. We all know it's easy to find "meh" food in the desert, and this place defies the norm. My tiniest critique is the metal chairs that are loud enough to wake up a baby (lol) and if that's all I can complain about, I'll keep coming back and mark this place nap skipping worthy for mom and dad. Officially adding this place to my frequent visit list. read more

Wanted a cute place to hang out with a friend. IW Coffee & Chia Bar was perfect! Staff is extremely friendly food was great and to top it off the gluten free orange Cranberry muffin was amazing! read more

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Super super nice worker here I wish I got the ladies name but she was so positive and joyful which was contagious. I got a decaf latte with sugar free syrup and oat milk. This drink is my judge on is a place is good or not. It was great! Fast service and great drink, nothing more I could ask for. Located in a grocery store parking lot at the very end of the marketplace! read more

Professional service with a smile. Coffee is the best you can get. Quality is top notch. Everything is fresh. It's a great way to start my morning. read more

We're staying at a hotel near this place and decided to walk over for breakfast. It's a little place at the end of a strip mall. There's a garage door on one side that was opened up, and there is indoor and outdoor seating - a lot of it is communal. Their pastries looked delicious! But, I decided I should have some protein and a slightly healthier breakfast. I ordered a lavender honey latte and a bacon, egg, and cheese burrito. I wish I would have ordered a pastry! My latte was not that good. I love lavender lattes and order them any time they're on a menu. This one just didn't taste that good. I didn't finish it. Now for the burrito! It was huge. And it was filled with a lot of egg and almost no bacon and cheese. There was literally a few sprinkles of each. And SO much egg. And the eggs were very wet which is not how I like my scrambled eggs. My husband got a regular latte with oat milk and a bagel sandwich and said both were good. I don't think we'll go back there this trip, but if we do, it's a pastry and a plain latte for me! read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Egg, bacon, and cheese burrito, and a lavender honey latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I came in on a Tuesday morning around 10a, it wasn't too busy. I ordered an iced latte and the Johnny Toast (avocado toast). Their espresso is good and I'm glad they have a variety of quick breakfast foods with pastry options. The avocado toast had a lot more avocado than I was expecting, but it was super tasty. There's a beautiful view of the mountain range that is very serene. The staff is nice and works quickly to not make you wait long either. I can't wait to come back! read more

IW Coffee & Chai Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Amazing coffee and even better service!! I love the overall vibe of this place and as a coachella valley local I can 100% say this is one of the best coffee shops out here read more

PINK coffee cups Hidden little gem in the desert! I'm trying to find "local" coffee/tea places when I visit home and other cities. I'm so excited to have run into this place so close to home. Came on a Friday morning- I beat the line because when I was sitting there - the line was out the door! Service is super fast which is nice and useful if you're in a hurry. I had the Orca tea, it was delicious. Cute sitting areas in and outside. read more