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    CJ's Diner

    4.2 (538 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Cinnamon Roll Feench Toast...holy moly this was yummy.
    Dee M.

    The service was impeccable and the food was delicious! A little off the beaten path but definitely worth it. Be sure to ask about the specials...definitely made me change my mind and im so glad I did!!

    Biscuits & Gravy with fried eggs! Half Order
    Anna C.

    Lovely little locals diner with a great atmosphere. The service was quick and friendly, which we really appreciated. The food was very good overall. The vanilla latte was excellent--nice latte machine! They are known for cinnamon buns and made to order! They didn't disappoint--so make sure to add one to ur order for all to share! Overall, it was a pleasant experience if you're in Palm Springs and want a cute locals diner not touristy.

    Fish and chips.
    Jon K.

    It's been years since we were at CJ's. We were greeted with good service and a friendly environment. We ended up there because I was looking for fish and chips, and CJ's didn't disappoint. I don't know if it's the best in the valley but it was good. My wife has corn beef hash. It was good as were the hash browns. This was a great lunch choice. Can't wait to go back.

    One of the BEST hamburgers I've ever had. Come try it yourself & you'll agree!
    Robert C.

    Top notch service, very personable and friendly. Home cooked food fabulously made to order. A favorite of the locals! Off the bidden path . The BEST hamburger I've eaten in years. Made by request ... home made not just a patty handmade

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    Went back two days in a row! It was a great place to eat on our trip. Every employee encounter we had there was great. I honestly couldn't say better things. The vibes were there, the food was tasty and loveeedd the iced latte. Overall great experience and would go again...and again.

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    10 years ago

    Amazing spot for brunch. Homestyle food, great variety, awesome service. Banana pecan pancakes were delicious.

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    Thank you Paul your comments are greatly appreciated.

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    9 years ago

    Has the best omelettes I've ever tasted the Denver omelette is my favorite and their sourdough toast is the bomb

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    11 years ago

    Great place and food is awesome. Simple but great. Local places like these make my day

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    10 years ago

    I had a very nice breakfast. The food was good and the service was great. I will return. I did return and had a good breakfast again. A1

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    Great food, cozy ambiance, reasonable prices and great service! We will keep going back!

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    7 years ago

    No Turkey sausage or bacon. Regular bacon overcooked. Pancakes were good and my husband enjoyed his French toast.

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    Thank for your comments. Happy to hear you enjoyed CJ's Diner!

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    14 years ago

    Great service and good food. I would recommend and I will definitely come back on future trips!

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    11 years ago

    Great breakfast and good atmosphere! The Country Benedict is delicious and I'm coming back. I love this place!

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    Me and my wife come here twice a week. We love the lunch specials $13. They give you a card. Each…read moretime you go and get a lunch the Server marks off one after you've reached five lunches. You get the sixth one free. Awesome beers on taps. Wonderful rotating taps. The only bad part about this place is their beers are only in 13 ounce cups. That look like cordial glasses. They should really change your policies and go to 16 ounces Like everybody else does

    While in Palm Springs, we stopped at Eureka! twice for burgers, and we really enjoyed them both…read moretimes. For drinks, I ordered the Tipsy Pig Old Fashioned, made with bacon-infused WhistlePig 10-year rye, bitters, and barrel-aged maple syrup. It was really good and a great match for the food. For our meals, I had the Bacon Jalapeño Jam Burger with spicy charred Fresno chile, bacon-infused jalapeño jam, smoked mozzarella, and whiskey caramelized onions. It was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. My mom ordered the Eureka! American with American and Swiss cheese, grilled red onion, lettuce, house pickles, tomato, special sauce, and barbecue bacon, and she really enjoyed it as well. Everything was cooked well, full of flavor, and definitely stood out compared to a lot of other places. It was good enough that we made a point to come back again during the same trip. If you're in the area and in the mood for a solid burger, this is a great spot to check out.

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    We always try to find new restaurants to add to our Palm Desert rotation, and this is a contender…read more We arrived around 10 on a Tuesday and were seated right away, but it took awhile to get our food. There were a lot of breakfast options, from specialty pancakes and waffles to unique omelets and Mexicandishes like Chilaquiles. I got the Biancasada omelet, which has carne asada, peppers, onions and cheese. It is served with your choice of side (I got potato wedges) and bread (I subbed the grilled peach specialty pancake). The omelet was ok...the carne asada wasn't great and the other ingredients could have been cooked more. The wedges were good, but I didn't like the grilled peach pancake as much as I thought I would and wished I would have got the lemon blueberry. Portions were big, and I took half to go. Hubby got the chorizo con papas omelet with hash browns cooked extra crispy and a buttermilk pancake. The omelet was really good, and the hash browns were cooked well. The pancake was a pancake. They only have Pepsi products, so I went with water, which they refilled well. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and they had Hawaiian music playing. I'd come back to try lunch. The sandwiches and burgers coming out looked good.

    This place was delicious. I had ordered the green chilaquiles which were good. We also tasted the…read morechurro French toast to share and that was also a hit. The service was good. Everyone in our group appeared to have enjoyed their meals. Husband ordered the hangover fries and said they were decent. I'd def come back whenever I'm in the area.

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    Got reservations on Open table, spent an hour trying to call. Recording listed hours and days…read moreopen. Drove all the way out there to see they were closed. Thanks for the recording in your phone not mentioning that small detail. Apparently this is your thing because I now see a review saying the same thing from 3 years ago! A notice on your website, or phone recording could go a long way. Saw some other customers drive up looking dumbfounded too.

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