"I’m big when it comes to coffee especially cortados. I looked at all the places and this coffee spot caught my attention. Bought two cortados, one for my wife and for myself. First sip was so delicious and creamy. I recommend this place for anyone who loves coffee especially craft coffee. I’ll have to come back again. Thank you Cartel Roasting Co."

"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 preference regardless of who is at the counter. They do so quickly, with a smiling face and welcoming attitude, and they do this in a pretty small space. My drink of choice is typically a traditional breve cap, favoring a not overpowering hint of vanilla when I have a sweet tooth. Seemingly, they nail the espresso to creme ratio, and their foam art is the best garnish on the way in or out of town. You make my mornings special, thank you Cartel team."

"Cartel Coffee Co is where coffee goes to get its PhD in Palm Springs area. Order a drip and you’ll find yourself swirling it like a sommelier, suddenly able to describe tasting notes like “stone fruit” and “reassurance.” Best cortado in town and specialty drinks are extremely well balanced. The pastries are good, the caffeine is dialed in, and consider buying a bag of beans to remind you of how good life can be or a souvenir."

"Found Cartel Roasting while spending a weekend in Palm Springs and I’m super glad I did! It’s a very cool building, with a small-but-comfortable interior and a small patio. The staff are very nice and helpful, and the coffee is great! I tried both cold brews, as well as the dirty chai, and everything was very high quality and delicious. Good vibes, good coffee, and a good aesthetic—Cartel Roasting is worth a visit."

"My wife and I are big matcha drinkers and we always make a point to find a good matcha spot when we travel. For our first morning in Palm Springs we stopped at Cartel Coffee because it was right across from where we were staying for our anniversary weekend. The shop itself is small but has a cool look with interesting art and a relaxed vibe. The staff were super friendly and welcoming and it definitely feels like a go to spot for locals who want a solid coffee or tea. I ordered a vanilla matcha latte and my wife got the honey lavender matcha. Unfortunately the vanilla matcha latte was a complete miss. It tasted mostly like milk with no real vanilla flavor and barely any matcha taste. I ended up swapping with my wife and her honey lavender matcha was definitely better with a unique flavor that was pleasant but not something I would order again. It seems like Cartel is more known for their coffee than their matcha and that is totally fine, but for us it was a little disappointing. We ended up finding a different place later in the day to get our matcha fix. Still, the shop has great service!"