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    IW Coffee- Indian Wells

    4.1 (572 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Regular iced coffee w/pistachio sweetener
    Wilver T.

    The whole café is very inviting. Staff was super friendly and fast with our order. I tried the regular iced coffee with pistachio sweetener (never seen this option anywhere else), and the triple chocolate chip cookie. The coffee was fantastic! Pistachio lovers, you MUST try the sweetener. My coffee was not overly sweet (greatly appreciated), and I was able to taste the hint of pistachio. Super lovely. Dont skip the cookie! It was soft and extra chocolatey.

    Avocado toast - this was okay. Wouldn't get again
    Geneva B.

    Place was packed on a Sunday morning, but after trying, I understand why. Coffee had great flavors and food items were delicious. Will return when back in the area.

    Banoffee Latte
    Candace C.

    I have endless photos of the same cup of coffee in my camera roll because I am absolutely infatuated with this Banoffee Latte by IW! I WISH I WOULD'VE FOUND THIS PLACE SOONER! I have taken every friend here, the coffee or tea is always a hit. I also adore their mushroom leek quiche. Every single staff member is amazing, they have become a highlight in my day - the whole place is a vibe. The parking lot is easy, on weekends you want to have plenty of time to stand in line because it does get packed! Every wait is worth it because the coffee is delicious. I plan on getting everyone I love a bag for Christmas this year!

    Mansi S.

    Cute little coffee shop in IW/Palm desert area. Staff was super friendly and although they were busy on a Monday morning the line moved quickly. I got an iced pistachio latte with a mocha drizzle and it was yummy. We also got bagels and really liked the jalapeño cream cheese. All the pastries looked yummy and they have some vegan and gf options. There's a good amount of indoor seating and some tables outside if the weather use nice. I even saw a cute pup that got a pup cup! Enjoyed the coffee a lot, had to get a bag of their beans to take home. They were nice enough to grind them for me.

    Palm Springs Breakfast Bagel
    Lucie G.

    I was in the mood for a good, locally made breakfast bagel, and I headed for IW Coffee in Indian Wells. It is a happening, cute local cafe with a great vibe. Customer service is good--all the staff are kind and helpful. There is lots of seating, and you can choose a table, comfy club chair, sofa or bench, inside or outside. The decor is casual, attractive and not overdone. On a Tuesday morning in early June, the place is packed with people of all ages collaborating on laptops, reading, chatting, or just taking that much-needed coffee break. I like the way the customers seem so comfortable here. It's refreshing to see a locally owned coffee house thriving like this. They sell Joshua Tree Coffee, a rich roast that tops many lists of coffee connoisseurs in the Coachella Valley and High Desert. You can buy beans to roast at home, too. Their bakery items are plentiful, generously portioned, and lovely. I picked their bodacious cinnamon roll to share with my boo, and the zucchini muffin with cream cheese looks perfect for my mom. I got those to go. For a late breakfast I ordered the Palm Springs Breakfast Bagel, which comes with cream cheese, finely sliced red onion, and medallions of red tomato well dusted with lemon pepper. It was perfect on an Everything bagel. I had the drip coffee with oat milk, and it was perfect. All in all, this was an excellent experience. I highly recommend IW Coffee in Indian Wells.

    Butter croissant was huge
    Michelle G.

    First time here. Ordered coffee and breakfast sandwich to go. They were both amazing. The breakfast sandwich was probably the best sandwich I have ever had. Pumpkin muffins were delicious. Service was friendly.

    Nichole R.

    I look forward to our visits to Palm Desert for IW coffee. They have their lattes brewed to perfection!! So many flavor options and combos, you can't go wrong, I'm a sucker for seasonal flavors and their pumpkin latte was delicious.

    Iced chai latte with oatmilk
    Citlali S.

    Girls there were super friendly and welcoming when I told them it was my forst time here! I Ordered an iced Chai latte one of the best ive tried locally.. they made it as I ordered and payed. It was very rich in Flavor. Just what a Perfect Iced chai latte is

    mysterious f.

    Great service! Really sweet shop with cute pink aesthetic. Got the vanilla maple latte and it was lovely. The avocado toast was yum and my friends enjoyed their bagels. Definitely the perfect spot to stop by for a bite.

    Kc M.

    Cute, cozy little coffee place with outdoor dining while the weather was still nice. I got the hot elephant vanilla chai and the avocado toast. Both were really yummy and came out quickly. I'd love to try their matcha next time. Thank you!

    Cortado with Oat Milk
    Kristina C.

    This coffee spot was only 10 minutes away from us and we thought that it would be good to try. I got the Cortado and it tasted amazing. Love the foam, the bitterness of the coffee, and the creaminess from the oat milk. It was the perfect balance! Overall, A great Cortado, a cute place, and really nice staff. I would come back again!

    Melissa T.

    Great place to grab coffee or quick bite. Super friendly staff, fast service. Currently, they have seasonal drinks. I got the snowball latte (coconut and marshmellow) and it was delicious! I loved how it wasn't too sweet. For their bakery section, they have gluten free options. Lots of parking right in front of the restaurant. Restroom available for customers!

    Custom matcha and jalapeño bagel
    Alejandra E.

    The staff is super friendly, matcha was so good. One of the girls said she loved my nails sooo I love it! Also very nice that they have their own cream cheese flavors. I really like the sun-dried tomato cream cheese with a jalapeño bagel! Definitely coming back!

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    Ask the Community - IW Coffee- Indian Wells

    Will you be open for Memorial Day tomorrow?

    Yes regular hours

    Is there sugar free options?

    Yes. We have 4 sugar free flavors and a sugar free chai. Also sugar free ice teas.

    Are you going to bring back the gluten free bowl?

    Do you sell espresso beans?

    Yes we do

    Is this a good study spot?

    We do have several people that do come to study

    Are they open still with everything going on?

    Yes!

    Do they serve OATmilk?

    Yes!

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