Desert Wind is an absolute treasure! We're in Vegas on vacation and wanted coffee that wasn't Starbucks. Desert Wind was nearby so we gave it a shot. I ordered the Liquid Breaking Bad and it was delicious! Very strong but not at all bitter or sour or ashy like Starbucks. They offer soy milk and have some sugar-free syrups. Pretty much anything you would order elsewhere can be made here as well. Just ask if you don't see your "usual" on the menu. Pam, the owner, is happy to make your drink your way.
I had mentioned how well balanced the espresso tasted and then we started picking out a pound of coffee. Joseph struck up a conversation and we started talking about coffee. This man knows pretty much all there is to know about beans! He even treated me to a shot of espresso the way he likes it, which was delicious. The espresso has serious crema and tastes so clean and fresh. He then gave me a taster of the Burundi, which was out of this world! It's so sweet and bright and will be a great way to start out my mornings.
We got a pound of Burundi and a pound of espresso blend to take home. If you buy beans and aren't going to use them right away, they're happy to seal the bag with nitrogen to keep it fresh for you. You definitely don't get this service at the chain shops. A pound of coffee was $14 and some change, which is an absolute steal for how fresh and unique their beans are.
This is a legit coffee house. In fact, their coffee shipments are on display underneath the menu. They only roast 5lbs at a time so you're getting fresh espresso - not something that's been open and growing stale for who knows how long.
Pam and Joseph are an absolute delight. I had a great time drinking the best coffee and learning at the same time. If you've tried the big chains and think you don't like coffee, give Desert Wind Coffee Roasters a try. You might actually change your mind!