Real deal diner. Love places like this. Excellent hot bottomless coffee. Great snappy service. Vintage Palm Springs photos on the walls. Comfy seating. Was told I had to try the German pancake and loved it! Huge. Delicious. Lemony. Buttery. Satisfying. Scrumptious. Craveable. Can't wait till next time. read more

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This is my second time coming here and I love the great customer service and family atmosphere. The food is great and they give huge portions for a reasonable price. I will visit every time I go to Palm Springs The staff is knowledge and goes above and beyond. read more

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We went to Elmer's today as a family, and it was amazing like it always is. We got there around 5:30pm and had plenty of tables open, so getting seated was quick and easy. The service was fantastic. Our server was friendly, checked in at the right times, and honestly my soda pop was never empty. Every time I looked down, a fresh refill had already shown up. Little things like that make the whole meal feel even better. I had the special crepe stuffed with a ham and bacon omelet, and it hit the spot. My girls each got the Cub Cakes and loved them, and my wife had the Looking for Sun omelet and really enjoyed it. And of course we had to get the traditional German pancake. That's a non‑negotiable for us. Light, fluffy, and perfect for everyone to share. Elmer's is one of those places we keep coming back to because it's consistent, friendly, and just a great family meal every time. read more

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This location is a staple when going to Palm Springs. It's delicious and the portions are just right. Service is fast but the restaurant does fill up fast. Ambience is very causal, American dinner type. The German pancake is a staple. I will keep going every time I'm in Palm Springs. read more

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If you are looking for a pancake unlike any other then look no further! Highly recommend the German pancake (super soft and thinner than ours) but make sure you have four people to eat it! We sat outside and the view is also very nice from the mountains. Nothing overly crazy about this place but it seems popular with the locals and was pretty busy on Saturday morning. Was pretty bummed about our service, had to ask for a lot - water refills, syrup for pancake, etc.. but wasn't the worst. read more

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From the staff to the food... everything was amazing cooked well and tasted even more amazing we definitely recommend coming here. read more

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You know what the deal is about this place. Their famous German pancakes. A must if you haven't tried it. The place opens all day but we tend to only come for breakfast. It does get pretty busy so if you're coming on the weekend, be prepared to wait. We came on a Tuesday for breakfast and as we had our pup with us, there was a slight wait for the patio seating. Plus I just found out that there's two patio on either side...lol... We normally thought it was the only one in the back. There's also the front patio which wasn't available which I didn't even know it was used having been here loads of times. Thought it was just for waiting. Anyways, it was only a few minutes wait until we got seated. The menu pretty much consist of everything. Breakfast lunch and dinner and anything in between. We just tend to stick to breakfast whenever we're here. Once in a while sandwich. To what everyone wants, started off with mimosas and went with the country fried steak and gravy. Served with hash browns, a biscuit with butter and eggs your way. Also the potatoes pancakes with apple sauce, eggs your way and bacon. And the main show stopper, the German pancake with strawberries and powdered sugar. Everything was pretty tasty. Country fried steak was nice and the gravy was great. Potato pancakes had that nice little crunch which was perfect. Cooked perfectly. Pancakes, soft with a little crunch from the crusts. The glaze from the strawberries was a perfect touch to it. You could get it without but I prefer with the berries. Service was excellent. The staff were all amazing and very friendly. Hostess was great and the sweetest. There's a decent size parking lot but street parking is also available. read more

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Great for breakfast! (Or "breakfast for lunch") I had the Stuffed Hasbrows. It had scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage (chuncked), then hashbrowns over that, then gravy on top of it all. A little messy, but very tasty. I asked for the hasbrowns to be "Well-Done", so there would not be that under-cooked potatoes in the middle; they were cooked just right. The fruit was very fresh and sweet. And I liked the toasy English muffin with jelly. The servixe was great. Super friendly staff and the service was paced just right (good follow-up after food comes, also not bothering while eating). The ambiance is nice, like a big, clean IHOP (table space layout), but with nicer furniture and wall decor. read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Stuffed Hashbrowns (scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage (chuncked), then hashbrowns and gravy on top of it all), Fruit, English muffin. - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Food was well cooked and plentiful. Farmer's omelette (I left the graveyard off) and delicious. Service was fantastic. Thanks guys.

ORDER THE CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES!! I was hesitant on coming here where the menu sounds traditional in a city full of award winning restaurants and boy am I glad that I got to try this plate because I was incredibly impressed with everything we ordered!! Including the Bloody Mary, which I normally don't like... I want to do a Palm Springs visit explicitly to dine here again!! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Cinnamon Roll Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Wanted brunch near the Festival Theaters. Elmer's seemed a good choice. 10 AM on a Saturday morning - the place was packed with a 20 minute wait for a table for 2. They have a huge menu with lots of breakfast options. We decided to share the Farmer's Omelet with a side of hash browns and a biscuit ($19.29). They split the meal in the kitchen for us (NICE). Even eating just half, the portion size is huge. Overall, a good choice for brunch, but not really special and not meriting a long wait - an IHOP or Dennys equivalent in terms of menu size, quality of food, and price. read more

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Before we headed back home from Palm Springs we had to try Elmer's for brunch and it did not disappoint. Warning: this place can get PACKED, especially their parking lot. So I suggest putting your name down early. I waited about 45 minutes to get a table for 4 (3 adults, 1 child). Inside looked like a typical busy breakfast spot with booths and tables. They also had a patio area and I believe they had fans but I couldn't quite remember. The hostess was extremely friendly and provided a nice kids menu full of activities and crayons. Unfortunately, they ran out of their crab omelette which is what I had planned to order and I was pretty bummed about it BUT I forgot all about it when I took a bite of their French toast. It was fluffy, moist, and perfectly sugared. The slices were pretty large too--you could definitely share it with another person. We also ordered mimosas and a few other dishes around the table. Eggs and sausages were nothing to brag about but I still really enjoyed my meal. I think this place is a classic breakfast spot with all the basics and more that will be sure to satisfy everyone in your party. read more

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OVERALL: It is a truly rough breakfast joint with hardy meals on large plates. Their standout and highlight is definitely the German pancake. Other than that, everything was a miss. GERMAN PANCAKE WITH LINGONBERRY: definitely must order and must try. It's definitely something special. The tender pancake that's not too filling with its thin complexity and the surprisingly proportional topping of lingonberry and powdered sugar. Lingonberry mix was kind of grainy (it's mixed with a white substance). No syrup provided. Fruit (lingonberry or strawberry) is an additional $1 (more or less). Other suggested dish I read and ordered was... STUFFED HASHBROWNS: definitely a no need to order. Little hashbrowns. Lots of fluffy scrambled eggs. Sliced pork sausages. Chunks of crispy bacon. And then a spoonful of white gravy on top. Eh. Biscuit on the side. You're definitely not missing anything if you don't order this. Side of fresh fruit provided. SERVICE: Our server (female) was nearly inattentive. A male wait staff literally was standing there and informing our female wait staff that we were calling her. Pleased that they had the toast tablet so that we could pay table side (and yes the male server had to help us). Didn't really take any initiatives such as pouring beverages, needing extras, etc. until we asked. AMBIENCE: Casual dining but what I call a finer dining diner especially for breakfast. No mandatory service fees automatically included. Tables, dishes, utensils, booths, etc were all surprisingly clean. Largely seniors and visitors dining in. Located on its own grounds with a private parking lot free of charge. Would I come back? No. read more

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Wonderful, quick service. Portion sizes are large and I suggest sharing. My kids enjoyed the chocolate chip pancakes and each got 4 pancakes from one order. Elmer's reminded me of a family owned iHop. The classic breakfast diner vibes and menu items. read more

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We arrived with a party of 3 at 11:30 on a Sunday and only had to wait a few minutes to be seated. It's a big dining room and a little bit loud. I've been making German pancakes at home so didn't want to order them here. We got: - Denver omelette, which is served with hash browns and a biscuit. - French toast combo with bacon. - Lingonberry crepe combo with fruit. It was all good but nothing special, and downside is they serve Pepsi. They were good about refilling our drinks and getting us the check quickly. read more

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We had just arrived in Palm Springs, and wanted to treat ourselves to breakfast out. Based on reviews, Elmer seemed to be the place to go. They do have parking, but it fills up quickly. Luckily, we got there when someone was pulling out, so we nabbed a spot. When we went in, there were quite a few people waiting, yet we were told we would only have to wait five or 10 minutes. We were quickly seated and started to peruse the enormous menu. The minute I saw the German pancake, a.k.a. Dutch baby, with Lingonberry butter, I was sold. My boyfriend, a typical eggs and sausage breakfast guy, got a side of the potato pancake to try. The German pancake was to die for! Perfectly cooked, and with the tartness of the lingonberry it was just delicious! I had to snag some of the potato pancake and boy was it great! Silky smooth, crisp on the outside, and just absolutely delicious. A week later, on our last day, we went to Elmer's for a big breakfast as we knew we were not going to be fed on our long flight home. I went for the German pancake again, this time with the cherry topping. It was just as delicious, but if I were to return, I would ask for the cherries on the side. For me, there were way too many cherries on top and the flavor became overwhelming. But I still cleaned my plate! This restaurant is large, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Absolutely give this one a try! read more

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All purpose. Breakfast lunch dinner. Huge menu, large building, great service. We ordered breakfast. We had a few requests and each were honored. Order was delivered quickly. Clean bathroom thanks for that. read more

We went to Elmer's twice. After first visit, I would have given 5 stars. The hostess was super sweet and our server was great. Second visit, the host was very surly and our server was also having a bad day. I had the potato and bacon pancake with scrambled eggs both times. Both times I loved the pancake, but the eggs were dry. My husband had the biscuit with eggs (over easy) and bacon both times and liked it. read more

Today we had a wonderful server named Mary. Informative, friendly and accurate with the order. Came back constantly with refills and everything was delicious. Glad things haven't changed here. Haven't been in for a few years as I am not local. Wish I was! read more

On our way home from La Quinta, stopped in Palm Springs for breakfast. First time here, definitely busy for breakfast, was quoted 10 minutes for wait, but was definitely less. Customer service is on point, from the hostess greeting you, to all the waiters, ensuring you have everything you need during your meal. Unique items on the menu, we tried the Chorizo Eggs Benedict and the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, both were delicious! Looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu. read more

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This place is a hidden gem that I almost don't want to write a review. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I could eat it for blunch, brunch, lunch, linner, and dinner. So it should come as no surprise that diners are one of my absolute favorite spots to dine. I love this place so much, my husband and I came in for brunch the day after our wedding. Just him and I in the huge corner booth. The staff is always friendly and has fantastic service. I haven't had anything on the menu I don't love. Then again, I'm only sticking to breakfast haha. My husband always ordered their chicken fried steak. I'm obsessed with their biscuits covered in gravy and will always steal it from my husband's plate if I forget to order it. Pricing is fair, parking is plentiful, and I love that their patio is pet friendly. Will always come back so long as I live. read more

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Always a very busy place. Probably why the food is so fresh. Great service and nice people. Great outdoor seating too

The food was delicious and the staff was attentive. The parking lot was filled. Lots of families were there. You will not be disappointed.

We come here for there German Pancakes or what we like to call them Dutch Babies. Served with lemon slices, butter and powdered sugar... So Good! Got the combo with eggs and bacon to finish off a great breakfast Our server Graciela. She was so kind and helpful. We enjoyed talking with her. She is what customer service is all about. 2 Stars for her read more

Great food, great service! The prices are good for large servings. The clam chowder is excellent. The pancakes are delicious. We'll always return when we're in Palm Dprings, read more

Summary: Best homemade biscuits! Chicken, fried steak: 8.3/10 the ground beef patty was cooked perfectly,not dry, fried to perfection. The white country gravy was flavorful and rich, but I wish it did have some more umami. The eggs didn't have any salt and were a little thinned out by the milk, combining for a lackluster egg flavor. Stuffed hashbrowns: 6.8/10 the hashbrowns weren't very crispy. The eggs were lacking in flavor and salt. Biscuits: 9.2/10 both of our entrées, came with a homemade biscuit and it was the star of the show; fluffy, airy, moist, buttery. I would come back just for the biscuits. Fruit: 9.1/10 the side of fruit they gave us was all fresh fruit, very sweet! read more

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Food and service was great. Only downfall was that the restaurant was very warm...Palm Springs was very warm yesterday around 85 degrees and only the fan was blowing so made us all hot. We had a group of 11 and they had to split us up in 1 booth and a table. Service was great! I forgot her name but she was an elder lady with glasses and grey hair --very very sweet! She definitely made our day. The steak was cooked perfectly--medium with light pink center. We arrived and the host stated about an hour wait but we got in within maybe 30 mins max. We will definitely be back! read more

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Landed in PSP and we were starving after a very long and delayed flight. We found this place in a search and thought it would be good diner style food, which is fine and what we needed. First, the menu looks amazing. I thought I'd made a choice, then I closed the menu and saw the Chorizo Benedict on the cover. Listen, it was so good I nearly licked the plate clean. I ordered a fruit cup side and the banana was freshly sliced. I would come back here on my next trip (may even return on this trip). read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Chorizo Benedict, fruit cup. - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Service was really fast and attentive. The food was delicious. My husband ordered the stuffed hash brown breakfast while I ordered the potato pancakes. Neither of us finished our breakfasts and had enough to warm up for the next morning. The potato cakes tasted just like a good loaded baked potato, soooo good!! The bacon is a nice thick cut bacon which was cooked nicely, a little on the well done side but great flavor. Fast service, good food! I'll definitely be going back!! read more

The perfect nostalgic diner in the heart of Palm Springs! We've driven past Elmer's for years on various trips out to the desert but finally stopped in today! They have a large parking lot and plenty of tables, but it still gets very busy after 9:00am so take that into consideration if dining for breakfast. Staff were incredibly kind and attentive. Elmers offer a decently sized menu, portions are large enough to split which is what we did! Highly recommend stopping in if you find yourself in the area. read more

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It was a decent place to grab a bite for breakfast. Very busy for sure, with lots of tourists from the hotels that surround the area. But we were able to get a table quick and the staff are super friendly. Food was decent, just your standard American diner fare. It was a bit pricey for what you got though. The restaurant itself is clean and lots of vintage photos to look at. This is more of a tourist spot however, especially for folks wanting to try the "All American Diner" experience. Food? Decent. Location? Alright. Value for your buck? Honestly, go to IHOP or Denny's since it's pretty much the same quality, just slightly better. read more

Good food. Fresh. Nice portions. The biscuits and gravy did not disappoint. The Reuben was perfectly balanced with flavors. Not too much or little of anything. We'll be back to try other items. Service was great. Cece was friendly, helpful, nice. The restaurant was clean. Definitely a popular spot to eat. read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Country Breakfast - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, Hashbrowns and bacon. - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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If you're coming for brunch, be prepared for a little wait since they don't take reservations. They initially told our party of 7 it was over an hour wait, but it only ended up being about 40 minutes since it seemed a lot of people before us left the waitlist. All the food was so good, service was great, and food came out quickly. It is a staple brunch spot here in Palm Springs so it's always bustling and definitely worth it. Ordered the steak and eggs, the crab Benedict, and strawberry german pancake and all of them were delicious! Would definitely come back! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Strawberry German Pancake - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Waited an hour for a table for 9 adults. We were lead to a table of prepared for 6 with a booth nearby for an additional 3 adults. We were not pleased to see this set up for our party. We've been here before with our family on Memorial Day weekend and had no problems sitting call together. Claudia, our waitress, came to take our order and took all the orders except my sister's order. My sister hit up right away to tell her she did not get her order, but Claudia walked quickly to the kitchen. My sister caught an employee to let him know our waitress did not get her order. The man waved my sister off to go back to her seat. He said something about she will bring the food when it is ready. He did not understand what she told him. She got Claudia's attention quickly and told her that she did not get her order. Claudia said oh yes, and put her hand on her forehead as to show she made a mistake. She took her order and left for the kitchen. Our food stated arriving about 15 minutes later. Now my sister's food order was placed about 5 minute after our entire group, but didn't arrive until we were just about all done eating. My sister talked to Claudia to see if what was taking so long. She said she put the order in but by the time she got to the kitchen to place the order there were a lot of orders ahead of my sister's order. My sister was not happy about not getting her food until we were almost all done eating. My sister said she should have told the kitchen to move her order to the front because she made a mistake. All she said was sorry. My sister asked to speak to the manager. He came to the table. You could tell by the look on his face as soon as he walked up he did not want to hear what my sister wanted to tell him. He did not approach her with a smile or any apology of any kind. Not even the words "I am sorry." They would not comp her meal and because they add a 20% tip to the bill automatically, we couldn't adjust the bill. Claudia apologized to me when I paid for everyone's breakfast. It seemed to me that she was apologizing for the manager for not taking off my sister's meal. read more

So excellent!! In a sea of closures of diners! This stands tall in service & food, bright & humorous personalities! The place is clean, spacious and bright! Everyone is relaxed in booths and at tables and the layers of staff are attentive. My Norwegian family visiting CA for the first time was so happy with the food. This really was the best food for breakfast we had and they even contemplated to return for dinner! Can't recommend this place enough. Save Elmer's to your PS list! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Good service. However do not order "healthy" at Elmer's. Their breakfast is good most of the time as long as the food is hot. ( usually it is not ). But for dinner they were out of crab , for the crab Cobb salad. So I ordered salmon. It did not look like the picture on the menu. It was dry skinny leathery piece of almost inedible fish. Broccoli with it was overcooked and rubbery . Big waste of $35. Only the dinner salad it came with was decent. Service again was good read more

The best breakfast in town, no frills, and a must-do on all of our Palm Springs trips! The German pancake and all of the breakfast dishes we've tried are always amazing. Service today was exceptional with our waiter Cheque! He made great recommendations, and everything exceeded expectations. Classic diner atmosphere, and the wait is never as long as it looks. read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - German Pancake with Strawberries - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Pro: - great services - big parking lot/ lots of parking spaces - lots of menus to choose from - cool inside Cons: - long line *Mimosa *Dutch pancake read more

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Elmer's is our to go place for breakfast when visiting Palm Springs. This place was highly recommended by a local top us years ago. We've been coming here since then. We love the Germsn pancake. I love crepes and the German pancake tops it all. Its large size and can be shared. It has right amount of texture between crispy and fluffy. We also ordered Big Foot breakfast, fish and chips and cod with green beans. This breakfast hits the spot when you are hungry. read more

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Elmer's is always a stop for us when we're in Palm Springs! My boyfriend loves this place so we went three mornings in a row. Mayra was our server 2/3 days and she was the best! I ordered potato pancakes 2/3 days and the German pancake the other morning. The potato pancakes are so yummy because they're cooked with cheese, bacon, and green onions. My bf ordered the cinnamon roll pancakes which is his FAVORITE thing. Elmers is always a 100/10 for us! Since it's was during the week, it was more slow and we got to sit almost immediately! You can call us regulars because we'll always be there when we're in Palm Springs. read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Potato pancakes - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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