Espresso Cielo

It’s a beautiful café with great patio. Their sweets are ok and coffee is strong. I was hoping for something more European.
I think this place is overpriced.

A lovely place to slip into for a bit of people-​watching and coffee sipping. The coffee was delicious and everything about the shop, right down to the cup and saucers, has a European vibe.
Even with the light upscale-​ness of the place, the baristas were incredibly warm and very approachable.
However, keep in mind that this is not the kind of place to set up shop with a laptop. I stopped in planning to do a little bit of quick work and was the only one doing so. And there was no WiFi. Not a big deal since that totally isn’t what this place is about, but just an FYI. If you want to get some work done, there’s a nice Coffee Bean down the street with free WiFi and lots of seating :).

Little slice of heaven on the main strip of Palm Springs!
When I entered, the host behind the register was very friendly and welcoming. The cappucinos are served in beautiful mugs with wonderful coffee foam art. The croissant was large and flaky and the host offered to heat up my croissant and give me some butter and jam (Bön Maman none the less) as well.
It definitely reminded me of my experiences in France, and if given the opportunity I would definitely return!

Does not disappoint!
Though I can not imagine myself buying ½lb of coffee for $ 20.

If you’re looking for a strength in coffee that will keep your feet tapping after just one sip, a beautiful patio setting with gorgeous downtown views, and customer service that is diligently attentive and sweet, don’t look further than espresso cielo. With delicious coffee and a beautiful and quaint environment with French music and décor, espresso cielo has to be my new favorite coffee shop in Palm Springs, the desert, and Southern California at large.
A definite recommendation to residents, so you may have a new go to spot; and visitors, so that you may experience quality customer service like no other.

Got a latte, loved it! Perfectly made. Went here with all of my sisters who got various drinks and they all loved theirs as well. The décor was awesome and the staff were great and friendly. I will return here the next time I’m in Palm Springs.

Truly magical place. Flowers and vines cover the entire entrance which also hide a very nice outdoor seating area (if only it wasn’t raining when we were there).
We got a chai latte, cappuccino, and chocolate chip cookie. Chai latte wasn’t too sweet and flavors were perfect. Cappuccino was really rich and aromatic just how I like it, I’m a sucker for foam art too… Chocolate chip cookie was huge, chewy, and delicious. Perfect with sips of cappuccino.
Most of the tables were getting prepped for their high tea, but we got some spots looking out the window which means… people watching time! Interior of the café is so cozy because of the baby blue/​brown scheme, nice furniture, and old style look. Workers there are so friendly, smiles and kindness everywhere. Twas a great afternoon spent here with the rain falling outside. When we come back to Palm Springs, hopefully we’ll be here for the high tea!

I ordered a hot latte, iced mocha and a blended mocha. All 3 were fab, smooth espresso with just the right amount of sweetness for my blended. I’m a coffee girl and I’ve worked at Starbucks, Dietrich’s, Java Java and Tanners.
Customer Service is great, calling me by name and asking If I had any questions. I’ll be back!
Ps… They have a small variety of pastries and they have free WiFi.

Being from Seattle and knowing a thing or two about coffee, I was pretty dubious thinking I could find good coffee when visiting Palm Springs. You’ll have many coffee shops to choose from. Let me save you some time, money and disappointment. Go to no other place than Espresso Ciela.
While other cafes in the area chose great coffee roasters, shiny equipment and boast their skills, their execution falls flat, over extracted shots and a mouth of seafoam tends to leave a lingering sour finish! Not at Ciela, while you may think a French style coffee shop will feature tasteless over roasted coffee, the only thing that’s French here is their décor. The staff here is warm, welcoming and professional and their coffee is wonderful. Give them a try!

We are from the Puget Sound area, we know about espresso and we care A LOT about how it is prepared. If we wanted mediocre we would go to a chain shop, but that would be a waste of money unless we were desperate. Well, we were desperate to find espresso well done and as far as we’re concerned THIS IS IT for Palm Springs. Come here! If you care about excellent coffee, they know exactly how to do it. There are some flavors available for those that may desire it, but in my opinion the emphasis here is on pure coffee goodness. Enjoy!

Calm, cozy, really surprising to see the space inside since it’s not as grungy as it looks from the outside. Great WiFi as well.
Got an Americano, they did it perfectly.

Great espresso, helpful baristas, and tres chic atmosphere… I loved the turquoise, gold, and black color scheme and the décor. Espresso was tasty and had the right amount of kick to it. We’ll be back!

Great coffee, friendly staff, warm /​cozy décor, nice outdoor patio, and standard coffee prices. Lovely spot!

The location is definitely 5 star.
I ordered a cappuccino in a to go cup. I assumed it was one size since I wasn’t asked and I saw just one price for it: $ 4. I assumed it was a medium or «grande», but I was very surprised to receive a «tall”/small for $ 4! Was it good? Yes, but overpriced. M
I’ll be back and try something else though before I choose to simply go elsewhere.

This is the «Nordstoms of coffee» and this is what coffee is supposed to taste like. None of this crap you get at Starbucks…
Perfect brew, perfect pours on their lattes. Iced drinks are spot on as well.
Baristas will remember your order as well as your name. I come in with my twin boys and they always have a cup of iced water ready for them as soon as we walk in. Which leads me to say this place is kid-​friendly, unlike that orange coffee shop in town.
Once you try real coffee from here, you will never go get that crappy fake stuff from Starbucks.

Best coffee house in the valley. Great indoor/​outdoor seating areas. Great coffee, and very welcoming staff also! They are not in a rush for you to leave. One time I remember slipping out «I want to bring a book and read and just hang out here all day» and when the barista overheard me, he simply said, «you can if you want!»
Definitely a great place to sit and enjoy a good cup of coffee with company or just by yourself!

Yo listen up here’s a story about a little blue coffeehouse that lives in blue world. And all day and all night and everything you see is just blue. Sorry if you don’t get my one hit wonder Eifle 65 /​Blue (da ba dee da ba dy) reference but really — this coffee shop has a ton of beautiful blue hues.
This is a premier coffeehouse where I can see movie stars hanging out in Palm Springs. There are are few tables with views of the bustling streets with newspapers ready to read. The coffee itself was fresh had full body flavor! They have a huge menu of coffees that’ll appease any caffeine lover!

It’s über rare for me to review an establishment this quickly after a first visit.
I was warmly greeted by staff. I place my order for my quattro breve espresso machiatto. Doniello advised that they use ½ & ½ and that heavy cream was not available. The other counter person asked if I wanted to pair my drink with a pastry (A+ sales technique). Doniello asked my preference for porcelain cup sizes (another star). The beverage is the best I’ve had in SoCal (No I’m not a Seattle coffee snob) (another star).
The facility is nicely laid out, free wifi, and nice décor (one more star). Finally, the washroom was immaculate!
Well done Espresso Cielo, I’ll return soon.

Great teas and great service
Also love the décor.
They have a very cool mosaic of a coffee cup on the wall. It is made from broken coffee cups.
Great selection of coffees as well, tjougj I’m not a coffee drinker.
Definitely recommend.

Came in for a quick visit with my husband and our pooch and we (all 3) were treated so well.
The gentlemen taking and making our drinks were super nice — the one started my drinks early even though the people in front of me took too long to order. My cappuccino was strong and delicious, just how I like them. Plus, I got an adorable heart drawn on it. I heart you too, bringer of caffeine!