Best Coffee Shops in Palm Springs
The local roaster with five cafés, the specialty-coffee outpost, and where to get a great espresso before a desert morning
PalmSpots Editors · Published Sep 10, 2026 · Updated Oct 20, 2026
Start with the neighborhood you are visiting, then choose between a coffee stop and a longer breakfast. These options cover local roasting, Uptown espresso and a café with a full breakfast menu.
| Coffee stop | Location | Why consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Koffi North | 515 N Palm Canyon | Local roaster and courtyard |
| Koffi South / Central | See official branch list | Choose a location near your route |
| Ernest Coffee | 1101 N Palm Canyon | Espresso and pastries in Uptown |
| Café La Jefa | 750 N Palm Canyon | Coffee with breakfast or lunch |
Koffi: choose the right location
Koffi is a local roaster with cafés in Palm Springs and other valley cities. Its official location list separates Palm Springs North, South and Central from Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City. Choose the branch closest to your route instead of assuming every location is downtown.
The North café is at 515 North Palm Canyon in the Uptown Design District and has a courtyard. Check the individual branch for current opening hours, parking and pickup options.
Ernest Coffee: an Uptown espresso stop
Ernest Coffee, at 1101 North Palm Canyon, serves Stumptown coffee and pastries. Its official website lists daily hours of 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; check for holiday changes before an early trip.
Choose it for a coffee-and-pastry stop during an Uptown outing. It is farther north than Koffi North and Café La Jefa, so map the walk from your accommodation.
Café La Jefa: coffee with breakfast or lunch
Café La Jefa is in Flannery Exchange at 750 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. Its Latin-influenced menu makes it an option when your group wants a meal with coffee.
Check the official café and kitchen hours separately. A café remaining open later does not necessarily mean its full kitchen menu is available.
Match coffee to the rest of your day
- Staying downtown or Uptown: compare the addresses with your hotel before picking a stop.
- Staying farther south: check Koffi's South location rather than making an unnecessary trip north.
- Heading out early: verify the exact branch's opening time the day before.
- Wanting a full sit-down meal: use the brunch guide to compare options and walk-in policies.
- Driving to Joshua Tree: plan food and coffee using the Joshua Tree food guide, with your park entrance and route in mind.
Seating and practical details
For laptop time, ask about Wi-Fi, outlets and seating expectations before settling in. A courtyard does not guarantee shade or comfortable temperatures throughout the day. For dietary needs, ask about ingredients and preparation directly.
The downtown dining guide helps you plan meals around the same area; the without-a-car guide helps you choose a base and transport.
FAQ
- Are all Koffi cafés in Palm Springs?
- No. Koffi lists Palm Springs branches and locations in other valley cities, including Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City. Use the branch list to choose the right one.
- Is Café La Jefa in Coachella?
- No. It is at 750 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, inside Flannery Exchange.
- Where can I get coffee early in Uptown?
- Ernest Coffee currently lists a 6 a.m. opening. Verify holiday hours and the schedule for the date you plan to visit.
- Where should I go for coffee and a larger breakfast?
- Café La Jefa offers breakfast and lunch alongside coffee. Compare the brunch guide if you prefer a longer sit-down meal.
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In this guide
The restaurants
Koffi
Coffee · Uptown Design District · $
The valley's home-grown roaster, now with five Palm Springs cafés — the Uptown Design District original has the shaded patio. Cold brew on tap, house-roasted beans to take home. Hours: Daily 5:30am-6pm. There is a patio. Kids are comfortable here. Dogs are welcome on the patio.
Cartel Roasting Co
Coffee · Uptown Design District · $
The Palm Springs outpost of the Arizona specialty roaster (formerly Cartel Coffee Lab), at ARRIVE Palm Springs. House-roasted single origins, cortados and matcha in a relaxed indoor-outdoor space.
Ernest Coffee
Coffee · Uptown Design District · $
Independent coffee bar in the historic 1953 Don the Beachcomber space, with the original tiki torches still on the roof. Espresso, pour-overs and pastries, open 6am-1:30pm daily.
Café La Jefa
Cafe · Uptown Design District
Café La Jefa is a Latin-influenced specialty coffee house and breakfast/lunch café inside the Flannery Exchange at 750 N Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, California. The official website highlights specialty coffees from Sisters Coffee, fresh breakfast and lunch, a misted outdoor patio, and kitchen hours ending earlier than café closing. This business is in Palm Springs, NOT Coachella; an earlier listing at 1490 6th Street, Coachella was uncorroborated and incorrect.
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