Crema's Take
“This Palm Springs roastery is a genuine coffee lover's refuge where the knowledgeable baristas take pride in their craft, excelling at both espresso drinks and pour overs that draw devoted regulars back for cortados and perfectly executed light roasts. The intimate space cultivates a welcoming vibe perfect for lingering conversations or focused work, offering that rare combination of serious coffee expertise without the corporate chain energy. Fair warning: their popularity means lines can get long, but reviews consistently suggest the quality and care in every cup makes the wait worthwhile.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Wifi.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Huge fan of Cartel Roasting. The staff is always friendly and the drinks hit the spot. My go to stop for caffeine when I’m in the area. Their chia is more spicy than sweet, which is a bonus in my book. The sugar free syrup is better than a lot other places too. Highly recommend…
I was a little nervous at first because the barista—while very kind—didn't seem particularly knowledgeable about the various beans on offer. However, I was pleasantly surprised once I tasted the coffee. My single-origin pour-over was excellent! The shop has a great vibe with…
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…
Sound craft coffee place (aka not starbucks tourists note) , Small space but bro up front proper knew about coffee, I had a delicious drip, wife had an on point espresso drink. Also had a burrito, not bad but this ain’t a food place or a country club. Great vibe, fresh beans to…
Great light roast drip coffee and pour over available throughout the day at this cute coffeeshop. It is ideal for meeting up a friend and chat over coffee, a work from cafe day, and possibly taking a coffee aficionado on a date. This place has outdoor seating available and…
As most folks of my generation have discovered, a good coffee shop is always searched out in a hip town. Speaking subjectively to my experience as a coffee and espresso focused drinker, I can say that Cartel is the best in town. Why? They nail my drink every time to my exact…
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