Ernest Coffee is a neighborhood café with deep Palm Springs roots, named in honor of Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt — better known to the world as Don the Beachcomber, the father of modern tiki culture. Our building once housed Don’s original Palm Springs outpost, and today we carry that spirit forward in a new way: with great coffee, craft matcha, and a warm, welcoming patio that connects directly to Bootlegger Tiki.

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While Bootlegger celebrates Don’s legacy after dark, Ernest Coffee keeps the story alive from morning to afternoon with thoughtfully sourced beans, house-made syrups, and a menu designed for everyday rituals. Together, the two spaces create a full-circle homage to the man who helped shape Palm Springs’ cocktail history — from sunrise to last call.