Palestinian coffee shop · Norwalk, CA Café Palestina

Every cup has a hometown.

Signature lattes named for the towns of Palestine, Turkish coffee brewed with cardamom, karak chai, and knafeh, warbat and cheesecake in the case. On Alondra Boulevard near Cerritos College, open every day from 5am to midnight.

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4.9 on Google Open daily · 5am – 12am As featured in L.A. TACO ↗
EST. 1948 LOS ANGELES Cafe Cafe Palestina Palestina

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Ahlan wa sahlan · Bienvenidos · Welcome

Come in. Sit down. Stay late.

Café Palestina brings Palestinian coffee culture to Norwalk: cardamom in the Turkish coffee, condensed milk in the chai, and lattes named for towns across Palestine. We open at 5am for the early shift and stay open until midnight for late study sessions.

The name uses the Spanish spelling on purpose. It is a nod to the Latino neighbors in Norwalk who have shown up for this place since the very first day.

L.A. TACO called it L.A.'s first Palestinian coffee shop.

  • Open 5am to midnight, every day
  • Lattes hot or iced
  • Oat, almond or coconut milk
  • Knafeh, warbat & cheesecake
  • Order ahead on Toast
  • Delivery on DoorDash
Iced Latte Gazawi with cinnamon-dusted cold foam at Café Palestina

The regulars' order

House favorites

The three lattes people order most, plus the classics that started it all.

Iced Latte Milh Akka, a pistachio latte topped with cold foam and crushed pistachioMost ordered

Latte Milh Akka

Espresso, steamed milk, vanilla and pistachio paste. Iced comes with cold foam.

$7Order
Iced Latte Gazawi with cinnamon-dusted cold foamMost ordered

Latte Gazawi

Espresso, steamed milk, cinnamon and condensed milk under a house-made cold foam.

$7Order
Iced Latte Gimzo, a Biscoff cookie butter latteMost ordered

Latte Gimzo

The cookie butter latte. Biscoff, espresso and milk, hot or iced.

$7Order
Murr Al-Jabal Turkish coffee with cardamomThe foundation

Murr Al-Jabal

Turkish coffee brewed with cardamom, served unfiltered.

$4Order
Chai Haleeb, black tea with condensed milk, in a small tea glassTea

Chai Haleeb

Loose black tea with sweetened condensed milk.

$7Order
Gaza Chocolate layered dessert cupFrom the case

Gaza Chocolate

The chocolate dessert regulars keep naming in their reviews.

$9Order

Signature lattes · $7 · hot or iced

Every cup has a hometown

Most of the signature lattes are named for a town, a city or a tradition from Palestine. Tap one to see where it comes from and what goes in it.

عكا

Latte Milh Akka

Akka, or Acre, is the old walled port city on the Mediterranean coast.

In the cup
Espresso, steamed milk, vanilla and pistachio paste. Iced comes with cold foam.
Price
$7 · hot or iced

Also on the board: Latte Gimzo, the cookie butter favorite, a plain latte for purists, plus seasonal pours like Banana Pudding and Pumpkin Spice. Every drink comes with whole milk; swap in oat, almond or coconut for $0.89.

Skip the line.

Order ahead for pickup on Toast. Orders go straight to the café, commission-free.

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Taste of
Palestine

The house motto, in neon inside the café.

Step inside

A room built to feel like home

Keffiyeh print wraps the register, the espresso machine and the base of every table. Images of Palestinian landmarks cover the tabletops. Reclaimed wood lines the walls, with map art and a neon sign that reads Taste of Palestine.

Out front, a path of red, white and green lights leads to the door, under a sign made from old license plates.

Olive leavesThe olive trees and the groves they grow in.
FishnetThe fishermen and the Mediterranean.
Bold linesThe old trade routes that crossed the land.

The three patterns of the keffiyeh, as they are commonly read.

Take a piece home

Kufya, keychains & shirts

Grab a kufya or a keepsake at the register on your way out.

  • Kufya$15
  • Kufya mirror$8
  • Map keychain$5 – $7
  • Palestine hat$30
  • Souq / Safr T-shirt$40
  • Asoon shirt$45

From Google & DoorDash

What regulars say

4.9
Google rating, October 2026
From the moment I walked in I was greeted with warmth and smiles. The workers were so helpful and patient with me when ordering a drink and the oreo cheesecake was chef kiss
Google reviewOreo cheesecake
The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the café is beautifully decorated with so much character.
Google reviewBiscoff latte · strawberry cheesecake
Amazing atmosphere and very hospitable staff. The coffee is amazing and you feel the taste of home.
Google reviewGaza Chocolate
Omg Latte Gazawi and the Pistachio Latte are insanely good! I got them both iced with oat milk.
DoorDash reviewLatte Gazawi · Latte Milh Akka

The real thing

See it on Instagram

New drinks, the dessert case and the room itself, posted by the café.

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Pickup or delivery

Ready for your usual?

Pickup · Toast Order ahead

Pay online and grab it at the counter. Orders go straight to the café, commission-free.

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Lattes, refreshers and desserts delivered across Norwalk and nearby.

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Both buttons open the café's official store on each platform.

Come say ahlan

Visit us in Norwalk

5AM – 12AMEvery day

Open daily, 5am to midnight

On Alondra Boulevard, a short walk from Cerritos College, and an easy drive from Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Artesia, La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs.

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10929 1/2 Alondra Blvd · Norwalk, CA

Good to know

Questions, answered

Hours, directions, ordering and what to try first.

Where is Café Palestina?

Café Palestina is at 10929 1/2 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, a short walk from Cerritos College. It's an easy drive from Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Artesia, La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs.

What are Café Palestina's hours?

We're open every day from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight).

Is Café Palestina Palestinian-owned?

Yes. Café Palestina is a Palestinian-owned coffee house. The name uses the Spanish spelling as a nod to the Latino neighbors in Norwalk who have supported the café since day one. L.A. TACO called it L.A.'s first Palestinian coffee shop.

What should I order on my first visit?

Start with one of the three most-ordered lattes: the Latte Milh Akka (vanilla and pistachio), the Latte Gazawi (cinnamon and condensed milk with cold foam) or the Latte Gimzo (Biscoff). Signature lattes are $7, hot or iced. See all signature lattes.

Do you serve Turkish coffee?

Yes. Murr Al-Jabal is Turkish coffee brewed with cardamom and served unfiltered, for $4.

Do you have knafeh?

Yes. Knafe Bites are 2 for $4 or 4 for $8, and Knafe Rolls are $4. You'll also find warbat, saffron milk cake and cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Lab. See all desserts.

Can I order ahead or get delivery?

Yes. Order pickup on Toast, or get delivery on DoorDash.

Do you have dairy-free milk?

Yes. Oat, almond and coconut milk are $0.89 extra. Drinks come with whole milk unless you ask.

Do you have caffeine-free drinks?

Yes. Sahlab ($7), a warm, thick milk drink, and hot chocolate ($4) are both caffeine-free.

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Cafe Palestina

Est. 1948 · Los Angeles

Coffee, chai and knafeh on Alondra Boulevard, from 5am until midnight. See you soon.

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