The best cafes in Cathedral City

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Casual shop sourcing organic coffee, also serving teas, lattes and espresso drinks.

3225 Market St Ste 101 (Riverside)

Casual shop sourcing organic coffee, also serving teas, lattes and espresso drinks.

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Low-key neighborhood gathering place with pastries, sandwiches, coffee, board games & local art.

2955 Van Buren Boulevard (Riverside)

Low-key neighborhood gathering place with pastries, sandwiches, coffee, board games & local art.

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Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.

900 University Dr (Riverside)

Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.

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Relaxed coffee shop chain known for its Yemeni brews, teas and pastries.

1201 University Ave #109A (Riverside)

Relaxed coffee shop chain known for its Yemeni brews, teas and pastries.

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Breakfast and brunch go-to roasting beans in-house, plus serving coffee drinks and baked goods, at an unpretentious cafe.

3672 Chicago Ave A (Riverside)

Breakfast and brunch go-to roasting beans in-house, plus serving coffee drinks and baked goods, at an unpretentious cafe.

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Les Filles Cafe & More is your local mini-Europe, pouring true Italian espresso and turning out flaky croissants, cornetti, and bomboloni…

67730 E Palm Canyon Dr #103

Les Filles Cafe & More is your local mini-Europe, pouring true Italian espresso and turning out flaky croissants, cornetti, and bomboloni you’ll think about later. Skip the syrups, grab a cappuccino and a Le Parisien baguette this week, then make it your new weekday ritual.

From the Palm Desert newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Coffee shop featuring an array of drinks and light bites plus adoptable cats and merchandise.

4781 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste F (Palm Springs)

Coffee shop featuring an array of drinks and light bites plus adoptable cats and merchandise.

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