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    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
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    JAKE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ashley D.

    What a great brunch place. Good selections and not too expensive. Service was excellent and a typical Palm Springs indoor outdoor vibe.

    Mike M.

    I recently had lunch here with a friend. Great court-yard patio scene on cool-mild days. The first time I ate at Jake's was in the early 2000s. I did not recall the gorgeous setting. Jake's is a beautiful place to dine. Now for the food. I really enjoyed the Seawich sandwich. A tempura- like filet sole. The fish is fresh and delicious with heirloom tomatoes, mixed greens, spicy Cole slaw, caper aioli, on a brioche bun. I was pleased to see a lot of greens in the sandwich. There is also a side of homemade chips. A yummy lunch. Peto, our server was excellent! Peto made sure that we were enjoying our meal and drink(s). Thank you Peto for the friendly and prompt table service! Up front, the hosts are friendly too. There is also dessert you can order to take home in the display cases. I would definitely return here for outdoor dining on a gorgeous cool- Palm Springs afternoon. A very nice bistro atmosphere.

    Spicy shrimp Pad Thai
    Diana W.

    We love coming to Jake's. The service is terrific. For appetizer we shared the ahi tuna nachos. We ate it so fast I didn't get a picture. Great for sharing. For dinner my husband got the meatloaf again. I usually order Seabass but this time I tried the spicy shrimp pad tai. It was very flavorful. For desert we had a peanut butter fudge pie. Very rich, great with a cup of coffee. Next time I'm going to try the rigatoni.

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    Jessie V.

    Relaxing, tropical, wonderful workers and owners! Highly recommend to anyone in Palm Springs!!!!!!!!

    Andy R.

    The Good: Desserts looked amazing, but we didn't try any......Had a delicious strawberry-jalapeño margarita and dirty martini.....the olives appetizer made the table happy.....location was easier to find parking in the heart of the action in Palm Springs The Bad: Seabass was average at best, chicken fried devil-egged appetizer was "blah", Brussel Sprouts also average......$400 bill for 3 drinks, 3 appetizers and 3 entrees The Bottom Line: WAY, WAY overpriced for the quality

    OAXACAN OLD FASHION
    Jesse G.

    We went to a lot of perfectly fine meals in Palm Springs, but few excellent ones. This brunch at Jake's was excellent. The ambience is really nice - a lot of little rooms that feel like separate but connected dining experiences - most of them indoor/outdoor. We sat outside on the Lanai which was quiet and pleasant. I had the OAXACAN OLD FASHION which was one of the best cocktails I have had in quite some time. Smoky, sweet, with actual squares of dark chocolate in it. Believe what the menu says about slow cocktail service - my drink did actually come out after my meal was halfway over, but it was a nice after service. I had the Monte Cubano for a meal - which was decadent - French and Cuban cuisine combined was rich and flavorful and filling. My spouse had the shrimp tacos which she really enjoyed.

    Spicy Bloody Mary

    ABSOLUTELY BEST BRUNCH!!! The foodis just so good, fresh and delicious.. as a vegan, I usually have trouble finding good selection of food. But this place was just perfect! The waiter was so sweet to accommodate my needs, and change the dish, and the amazing chef actually made refried beans ESPECIALLY for me that are fully vegan! They even have the most delicious tofu- just ask to add on any dish. Also Best Bloody Mary in town! Me and all my friends had a blast! Great service, super fun vibe and amazing food and drinks.

    Dessert
    Charmaine B.

    The building is am old bungalow with a large courtyard and a small inclosed room off to the side when you come in. When making your reservation I suggest getting something in the courtyard it is amazing for those Palm Springs evenings. The small inclosed room is a killer to the person sitting facing the sun during sunset. It has a great vibe but one of the downside is finding parking which is out of their control. The food was good decent size portions, service was good. Drinks looked amazing and my friends said they were good. I did not try them personally because I was the designated driver that night. The desserts were amazing brought a few back to the hotel room to try later. Next time I want to try the Sunday brunch and not be the designated driver.

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    Our good to in Sundays for brunch when in town! Deserts are something out of a magazine photo!

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    Fantastic service and brunch menu! Perfect spot to enjoy your Sunday morning. Plan to grab dessert at the end!

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    Ask the Community - Jake's

    What are the dinner cancellation policies at Jake's?

    Good Afternoon John, For large groups parties of 5 or more booked on OpenTable or via phone with Jake's we require a credit card to reserve and guarantee the reservation and… Read more

    Are there fans or misters in the courtyard?

    Good Afternoon Helen, We do have fans on the courtyard and on Monday 3/23/26 the overhead Heaters will be taken down and the misters will be serviced and be able to be used.

    When do you go to lunch and brunch?

    Jake’s will be opening for lunch and Brunch starting Tuesday October 14! Reservations can be made on our website at JakesPalmSprings.com or on Opentable.

    Reservation under the name Marquez. Bill paid by the name McLaughlin. Date: 5/26/24. Server Kristi B. Check number 68. Guest Count: 4. Time 12:40. Table number I4. We…

    I do apologize that you were charged for the Weekend Cake that you did not order. I have issued a refund for the Weekend cake and adjust the tip amount accordingly. If you'd like to send me your email address I can forward a new copy of the… Read more

    1st off,we love Jakes so much. When we returned after 2020's debacle, dishes we'd had over&over had been altered. Even the classic baby gems salad was different,the famous dressing was wrong which nearly made me cry. Have there been changes/new chef?

    We took over ownership of Jake's in September of 2022! The previous owners did change the dressing on the baby gems salad. It has been changed back to the original dressing "Basil Caeser green goddess."

    Are pets allowed in the outdoor seating area?

    Hi Roselyn, back when there was dine in at Jake's, they did allow pets in the outdoor seating area out front as well as in the center courtyard by the bar. Reservations for Jake's are always a good idea and you can request the center courtyard.… Read more

    Are there gluten free options at this restaurant?

    Yes, they have a big menu that includes lots of egg dishes and salads.

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