My husband and I are not locals and staying near by. We had breakfast here and it was fantastic! I had the monte christo and it was fabulous! Service was great, everyone was so friendly! Will definitely return when we are in the area! read more

The best avocado toast signature in town !!! They do not have it in the menu , but VERONICA(i believe that's her name) would make sure to make the best avo toast for you ! Hubby and i love this spot, we discovered this summer and all the staff is very friendly and attentive. Alberto always make dure our coffee is filled. Also the plates never overlap on the table (i love that) this spot is the spot. They have a cozy patio and the menu is very extensive. Also the price range is below 20 Which it makes this spot a lunch spot ! Everyone at this place is simply amazing, we are thankful To have this restaurant open. read more

This was my 2nd trip to CJ's and it did not disappoint. First time sitting on the patio since the last time I was there it was mid-summer and really hot. Shaded, and the chirping birds just added to our enjoyment. The food was terrific - crispy around the edges corned beef hash with eggs cooked to perfection. I could see our server was taking notes regarding 'extra over easy eggs! Fruit on the side, and the options for your toast have to satisfy anyone's taste. Coffee cups were kept filled. A perfect meal! read more

Not much is cheap these days, but like their breakfast & lunch offerings Had a gd Cobb salad Closes at 2:00, but now open weekends :)))) N: Surprised they let some eat inside despite The Rules... read more

Loved the outside patio. Food eggs benedict was not the greatest. Would not order again.

We are just weekend tourist that found CJs by Yelp. If I could give this place 10 stars - I would. The Monte Cristo breakfast was heavenly! Better than Disneyland's version at the Blue Bayou restaurant! My husband got the Sausage and Biscuits Benedict. He said they should rename it to the Supreme Sausage and Biscuits Benedict because with the sauce, it was just that much more rich and savory! read more

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One of the best spots for breakfast in the Coachella Valley...Thank you Pam and Veronica... read more

CJ's Diner - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Tuck away off Cooke Street a great desert treasure. Cj's Diner Great food, great service. clean and very friendly staff. Our favorites Country fried steak breakfast with sausage gravy and the breakfast burrito. Awesome. Prices good . Enjoy read more

The service was fast and friendly. The food was delicious. Banana pecan pancakes and hash both thoroughly enjoyed. We will go back! read more

CJ's was great! We stayed a couple nights at the Marriott Desert Springs Villas around the corner and were looking for a spot to walk to for breakfast. Service was lovely, food came out hot, and we left full. The cinnamon roll was also sooo delish. read more

We came in for breakfast this morning. Great service, food AND PRICE!! This restaurant is a stone's throw from our children's school, and it is perfectly situated for a drive by after dropping them off. When we do not have the dog, of course. read more

Yum! Indeed best kept secret in Palm Desert! Old school diner with friendly service and delicious food! Our waitress Pam was a gem who was the best! We will definitely be back during our next visit! read more

CJ's Diner - Denver egg white scramble - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Warm welcoming staff. However, the meal and coffee was kind of bland; needs improvement. The restaurant was hidden makes for great private meetings. read more

CJ's Diner - Country Fried Steak and Eggs - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Food is good, the staff is beyond nice! It's kinda like a big bear diner, older but nice and clean. There seems to be a mixed crowd of ages. Most of the people seem to be regulars, which is a great sign. Overall I would definitely come back again read more

Very friendly staff and quick service. We had the Monte Cristo which was delicious but a tiny bit cold in the center. The country potatoes were good. We also tried the 2+2+2 which was good read more

It had been a few years since I had been here and it was just as I remembered! My lunch was great, service was awesome (Rose is AMAZING), and it was nice to see everyone with a smile on their face. Great hidden gem here! Thank you for making my day a little brighter CJ's! read more

Very good food. Plentiful portions. Good service. Nice patio. Reasonable prices. A variety of menu choices.

Our entire family (16 total) came to spend the weekend with Grandma & Grandpa. We came to CJ's for Sunday brunch & loved the team of waitresses & helpers. Even the owner came to our tables & talked to us. Over the top service & we were all happy with our food too. We definitely will come back. read more

We went for brunch. The food was mediocre and I recommend avoiding. The bread, jam, feta cheese, coffee were 7-11 quality. The coffee was not drinkable. Combine the cheap food with fine dining prices and you have a sure-fire fail. read more

This has GOT to be one of the best kept secrets in CV! Thank you Yelp, for helping us find another jewel we never would've known about ('cuz you can't see it from main road). Super sweet server with a great attitude and sense of humor started the day off right. Chicken fried steak with gravy on the side and a biscuit for me, huge omelet for my wife. We left full and stayed that way pretty much all day! Will def return. read more

We had a very delicious breakfast at this place. It is a hidden gem and the staff was very friendly and extremely efficient. I would definitely go back. read more

Had a great breakfast. Amazing service and food to match. We are traveling through and we love hitting small local spots. This is a winner. read more

Well... I was less than impressed with Cj's from the moment we pulled into the parking lot to the moment we left the restaurant. Here's why: We pulled in, and the area the restaurant is in is less than friendly. It's rather sketchy. Definitely an area I wouldn't go alone. We came into the restaurant and stood at the host stand for s few minutes before somebody came to seat us. We had a 9 month old baby with us, and asked for s highchair and the host brought a booster seat, and then when we told him we needed a chair, he brought one back that was dirty and less than pleasant looking. He gave us some menus and walked away. We sat there with the menus for a good 15 minutes without somebody coming to take our breakfast order. FIFTEEN MINUTES! We were one of the only families in the restaurant, and we were HANGRY! Our server finally came, took our order and off she went. She had no personality, and I don't even remember if she told us her name. The food came, and it was the most underwhelming breakfast I have ever seen. My over easy eggs already had the yolks running out, my toast was burnt black, and the fruit I ordered was a few pieces of un-ripe melon. I won't be returning to this establishment unfortunately. read more

CJ's Diner - This is exactly what my plate looked like when they served it to me. Yummy right? - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

It's standard diner breakfast/lunch fare. There's nothing special about any of it. It tastes like the same greasy eggs, omelets, bacon, hash-browns, pancakes, etc. at any other diner. But you're looking for a diner that's very reasonably priced and not too touristy, this is the place to go to. Yes, it is a bit hidden in an industrial business area, but I think that's what makes it appealing. The service can be a bit spotty if you're not a local, but that's okay. read more

Simple diner atmosphere. The Huevos Rancheros was delicious! Great salsa, great ranchero sauce. People were super friendly.

Pam is the Ma'am! Eggscellent service all around! I got the Monte Cristo, which was one of the best I've ever had and my brother got the corned beef hash and was more than satisfied but the real stand out is the service here. read more

In town from Texas for bridge tournament and staying near this place. Walked over and what a surprise! Breakfast was excellent, patio dog friendly and made bird friends. Amazingly the birds didn't bother us while we ate. I highly recommend this place for good food and a friendly welcoming atmosphere! read more

We lucked out and found this place while on a girls trip at a nearby resort. The food was delicious and we all ordered different dishes and shared them because there were so many good choices. The service was great and our server made our visit special. read more

Stoped for first time at CJ Very friendly staff Great service I Enjoyed a nice hot bowel of oatmeal with fruit and brown sugar. My wife had eggs and nice ham steak Service was fast and price was reasonable We will be back read more

The food and service are very good. They have good variety for both breakfast and lunch

This is a place you want to curl up in on a Sunday morning or a rainy afternoon in fall! Kids love the food and I love the price. A huge thank you to the fun loving a sociable staff for making us feel welcome and cared for. read more

Got nervous driving past the industrial park and self storage, but this place is great! They are famous for chorizo and eggs, and refried beans. We had hueveos rancheros, chorizo and eggs, and it was all good. OJ tasted freshly squeezed and coffee was strong enough to bring on the jitters. 5 stars!! read more

The worst ranchero eggs I've ever eaten. What rescued those 2 stars were the pancakes that were good. Because the old waitress service was so bad. She didn't take care our table. read more

Great diner in the middle of Palm Desert in an industrial complex area. Have vegetarian options as well. My omelette is not too greasy and tasted light, and English muffin is toasted right. The server accommodates our request for extra crispy everything. Better than your standard diner with attentive service, even for out-of-towners. read more

CJ's Diner - Vegetarian omelette that comes with hashbrown (extra crispy) - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Found this gem after the NA convention and loved it. Thank you for the amazing food and service

CJ's staff are kind and wants to make sure you enjoyed your meal. Antonio and Veronica to include the Busers continued to ask questions and offered continued coffee with my breakfast. I will visit again. Thank You CJ staff. read more

Everyone who works here is friendly and kind! We got some BLT's, sandwiches and chicken tenders. So food, and great service.

My guy and I were looking for a breakfast place yesterday and thanks to Yelp, we came across CJ's. Since I live fairly close by, I've walked by this place but because it is in an industrial / commercial area, I really didn't think it would be open for breakfast. I'm glad I was wrong! We arrived around 11:00 and had a very enjoyable breakfast. We started with Mimosas...which came with the remainder of our champagne splits and a creamer full of OJ to freshen up our drinks. Nice touch!! I had the 2+2+2 (2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 2 pancakes) and my guy got one of the Omelettes. The service was friendly and fast despite the fact the place was packed. We'll definitely be back! read more

CJ's Diner - Mimosas come with the remainder of the Champagne splits and a container of OJ - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Cj Diner The deserts best kept secret Palm Desert This is my first time having breakfast here. Their slogan is very accurate. They are well hidden but gps can definitely find it. It felt like eating at c&s ( if you don't know c&s, link is here on my page https://www.facebook.com/EverythingMaria/posts/1383657701657424 ) . Its a very hispanic environment. It looks like this place would be the hang out for the locals. Menu was a little grimy but it was not that bad. Ordered my usuals. Steak and eggs!! A little bit pricey comparing to the breakfast place in the desert. There was a loop hole for substituting the toast for biscuits and gravy without paying $7 for it to be on the side. Its only $1.75 for making it biscuits plus gravy on the side. Let me tell you about the gravy. It was smooth and velvety. There were sausage chunks in there and I actually finished both the biscuits and put some on my steak because it was that good. I didn't have to put salt or pepper. The gravy has the right consistency. My steak was cooked perfect. But I wish that they would have rested it for a little longer . I don't really like steak juices underneath my eggs. My eggs was gooey in the middle and the whites was not raw which for the first time, I didn't have to return it, to get it cooked some more. The steak needed a touch of salt but my breakfast was very good all in all. Service was very good. Two waitresses approached me as I was about to sit down. Asked me for my drinks right and I got my food within 10-13 minutes. They refilled my water without me asking, and they gave me a to go cup that was full. It was a very nice experience. I wish I had time for desserts cause they have a dessert fridge and it all looked good. I highly recommend this place to people going to Palm Desert or on their way to Rancho Mirage. This place is only 10 minutes from Rancho Mirage. read more

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Great little hidden gem. Service very prompt and polite. Food mouthwatering and delicious. Monte Cristo is so good and a must try. The Hashbrowns are the best side they have to offer. Ask for them well done. French toast is think and tasty.Great variety of dishes. You can't go wrong. read more