We enjoy el fresco dining on the shaded patio for brunch when we visit the Palm Springs area. The service and food are good and prices are reasonable. read more

I'll start off this review to say we do not recommend and we will not be coming back here. We were in PS for the weekend and came here for a late breakfast/early lunch as a party of 4. We were told the wait would be 10-15 minutes. Wait ended up being more than 30 minutes. We did see the restaurant take precautions for COVID; however, the owner wore his mask without covering his nose (which defeats the purpose of wearing a mask) and he was walking around a lot. We were able to put in our orders once we were seated. However it continued to go downhill from there. We had a lot of time to observe what was happening around us. We noticed that several tables that were seated after us and therefore had put in orders after us would get their food served before us. We noticed that the owners and the wait staff would visit other tables and check in on them several times but they did not stop by our table at all. Our party was completely ignored. We noticed several other tables getting the same treatment as us. It seemed that the locals were the only ones that got service and special treatment as we noticed that the owner was very partial to them and would only visit their tables. If you weren't a local, he would ignore you (which I am partly glad since he wasn't wearing his mask properly). We waited for over 30 minutes for our food. We noted that the menu said to limit our dining to 1 hour. However the food took longer to get to our table than it took for us to eat it. Food was average and small for the prices that they were charging. Steak and egg burrito and tortilla burger were small. The salsa had more kick than the green chile in the tortilla burger. The tater tots were stale and not crispy at all. Our friends got the French dip and pastrami sandwiches. They were also really small and they messed up the sides. We do not recommend coming here if you are not a local. We can find better and more substantial food at lower prices. We will not be going back here. read more

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I wish there was a 4.5 option but I gave 5/5 because it was so close, but not quite! The host was very friendly and we were greeted & seated quickly. Since it was a Sunday around brunch, they were definitely busier. Our server started off strong and was very sweet but could tell she maybe got overwhelmed or stuck at a different table, because she disappeared for a while. But our coffees and waters were always stilled filled by the fantastic busser... Was very impressed with him. The food took about 40 minutes, but was worth the wait. I like how the portion sizes aren't ginormous, they are really the perfect size for one meal. Our orders came out correct, even though we had quite a few modifications, and delicious. A big bravo to the cooks. Cinnamon French toast was simple but so tasty! And the machaca scramble was fantastic...Check came out promptly and card was charged quickly. Ambiance is classic diner style, simple but comfortable. Would I be back? Absolutely! read more

Awesome brunch place on el paseo. Love the service, food are yummy & the bloody Mary's fixed whatever hangover you may have. Outdoor seating was abundant & just overall a nice place to chill on a Saturday morning ! read more

JC's Cafe - Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Was not the best lunch I've had. The turkey melt was not made well. They toasted the sourdough bread instead of grilling the bread. It was turkey was hard and dry!!! The tator tots were over cooked and dry!!! The molten chocolate cake was also awful. The molten cake is pure cookie dough with ice cream on top. Service a bit slow. read more

We were at the Poodle Parade on ElPaseo,looked for a dog friendly breakfast. We were greeted here with a warm welcome! We sat down with two poodles. Staff brought us waters, and a clean fresh bowl for the dogs! We ordered, great menu, great service! Great food!! We have been in the area for 3 weeks, by far the best service and food we have had!! Thank you!! read more

I can't support a restaurant that cooks its eggs in canola oil, you can't use butter? All the food we had here was very mediocre and the coffee was horrible. Sausage looks like it's McDonald's sausage, sandwich was mostly bread, breakfast potatoes were somehow hard in the middle and rubbery on the outside, an interesting combination of textures but not very pleasing to eat. read more

This place is in such a cute location, their staff deserve 10 stars and we might have come on a day where their regular chef was out but we're from LA and know what good food is all about! We came here based on their amazing reviews but this was worse then Ihop! The most bland, aweful, tasteless food we've ever had. 2 stars for their iced coffee and leomanade ONLY! and as you can see we got variations of the burritos but all of them could have been more flavorful. Their cinnamon french toast was thin slices of dense bread. Not worth the 45 minutes of wait for the food or the time or the money. read more

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Chorizo and eggs breakfast was bomb... our waitress Mariela was super friendly with great customer services. Our food was hot and fresh. My wife got the machaca burrito. It was different that our regular East LA Machaca, but the meat was nice and tender with good flavor. Bloody Mary's are delicious. Avocado toast with bacon and eggs was so good...make sure you add the pesto sauce. read more

JC's Cafe - Chorizo and eggs bomb! - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Great ambiance. Super Friendly and attentive service. Music on the patio. Very relaxing, although I wish they had better chairs. Not very comfortable patio chairs. Overall food is good. Bacon was smallest little pieces I've ever seen. Good English muffin. Chicken Tamale breakfast was yummy. Short Rib Benedict is supposedly the Oder all the locals get read more

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An excellent location, ambiance and food. Great employees. Nothing to complain about. Busy but they kept seating people as soon as they could. read more

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Go to breakfast in Palm Desert. Fresh and tasty and great service. Must try for breakfast crowd.

We stumbled across this local restaurant and what a find. You can tell a great one when the locals all go there and the owner and wait staff know everyone by name. We had a variety of food including sandwiches and breakfasts. We all enjoyed our food and plan to go back when in the area. read more

Good good service in a very nice setting Extensive menu, nice, breakfast selections, extra offerings on the weekends, read more

We decided to give this place a try, after reading a few reviews from fellow Yelper's and the gluten free options. It was a Friday morning and they were not to busy, so we were seated right away and given water and time to look over the menu. I noticed what I had seen on Yelp was no where to be found on the menu in front of me. The menu was short and missing the options I was looking for. I asked there server about the other items that were posted on Yelp and he stated they have a different menu for the weekends. This was disappointing and the other options sounded good, but not what I was expecting and wanted. I was looking forward to the eggs Benedict with blue crab, or corn beef hash, but they were not an option and went with the manchaca. It was flavorful and different then most places, my wife and mother in-law both had the avocado toast, one with added egg and one without. The service was great and we were constantly given coffee refills, and checked up on. We are not sure if we will return, maybe for lunch as they indicate they have gluten free options. If you decide to visit for the eggs Benedict, corn beef hash and a few other pictures I noticed, make sure to call or check the current menu. It was my mistake not doing so. read more

JC's Cafe - Manchaca with potatoes - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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JCs was very accommodating to our large group of 10. Service was wonderful, the team made sure our orders were correct and prompt. The food was also delicious and generous. We sat inside , but the cafe also has a nice outdoor area. We will certainly visit again and encourage you to give JCs a try. read more

My wife and I stumbled upon this restaurant randomly and fell in love. It's a very casual atmosphere and small inside, but has a large, beautiful patio. The staff was so friendly and the whole place seemed like it was one big family. The vibe was great in general. The food was absolutely terrific. I'm a hot pastrami sandwich fanatic and get it anywhere I can, and I can safely say that the one I had at JC's was by far the best ever! I can't wait to go back. read more

Unfortunately they can't sit a group of 10. We tried moving an already broken bench to fit a chair and they got very upset saying "we broke it" and took 5-6 employees to come and tell us "it clearly says to not move the benches" which they covered with the menus! And a server said "ya valió madre" (in front of my kids and family) That is ridiculous customer service! Unfortunately we didn't try the food because we left. read more

I am from LA and now in Palm Desert. Best restaurant hands down in the area. Excellent service and they source quality product. I am super picky and this place is always my go to for breakfast/lunch and an indulgent mid-day adult beverage. Keep on keepin' on Michele and her awesome crew! read more

We tried the coffee both hot and cold - terrible! We had a large party so we expected it to take a lil longer but half of us eat while the others food took forever to arrive, the last dish out was a yogurt parfait??? Small portions and mediocre food. read more

Food Fantastic and great. Service excellent Ambiance very good Highly recommend this place to anyone that would like to have a good meal AB Rancho Las Palmas Resident. Eggs Benedict I give four Great place to eat. read more

What a charming little spot. You can sit inside where the AC rolls, or outside on the front patio. There's plenty of parking in the back with a rear entrance. The hospitality shown by this quaint spot is remarkable and it also is shown in the clientele. Everyone was super nice. The food is obviously made with love. I ordered the hearty french dip with steak fries. The crusty baguette was the perfect amount of chewy without roughing up the roof of your mouth. When dipped into the au jus, the bread becomes an explosion of full flavor. The roast beef is cooked to perfection and seemingly seems to melt in your mouth upon the first and last bites. I will definitely return and make this my go-to spot for some home cooked, culinary delights. Thank you JC's Cafe. :) read more

Customer service was great our server was nice. The food was a different story. I had the tamale and eggs. They covered the eggs in pace picante salsa which was salty and bland at the same time. The tamale was DRY. It was flavorless and nasty. My kids had the Belgium waffles which tasted like candles and after them remaking we realized they sprinkled sugar on it that burned and that was why it had that strange flavor. I have eaten at almost every breakfast restaurant in this valley and this was the worst in terms of flavor and quality. Sticking lettuce on a plate with a Belgium waffle makes zero sense and does not cover up the flavor issues they have. Customer service was good, it was clean, the fruit was good and not mushy. I'm just shocked on how you serve a tamale that bad. It was that bad I left my entire plate of food on the table and I think the server knew not to even ask if I wanted a box. read more

Go to spot for brunch in the Coachella Valley. Weekends offer excellent eggs Benedict. Cocktail menu is affordable and solid. Don't deal with the wait of Wilma and Fridas - this place hits the spot. read more

Everything on the menu is always amazing. Full bar, great for brunch. The owners are so friendly. They take reservations but normally a wait if you do a walk in. And local to all the Paseo shops! read more

I love this place. They are always in a good mood. They have a lovely fountain out front and umbrellas and great indoors feel as well. They make a solid Bloody Mary from a funky bar they have inside. Fantastic breakfast selections. Been coming here for years and they are always improving. It's not posh which is also nice. Sometimes cozy and friendly beats the uptight crowd trying to take selfies. Simply a great place to go to. Lots of friendly laughter and they bring sides or anything you want without charging. A man's heaven. read more

JC's Cafe - The bar for your Bloody Mary's for Sunday. Funky signs all over make it so cozy! - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

if u think ketchup is spicy this might just be ur spot! When I arrived I was met with the friendliest face ever but unfortunately my server had the worst attitude ever. She took forever to come and bring us our menu and food just for it to be mid as hell def flavorless n represents the common palm desert goer. she then pointed us out after we complained to her personally and not directly to her manager, i'm assuming to beat us to it however it was never my intention to get her in trouble only wanted to let her know that she took too long for the food to taste the way it did. (potatos were sooo bad how do u make bad potatos girl.) it was also unfortunate to see the manager berate our kind hostess. this was a while ago tho hopefully that wench has opened her heart to kindness and seasoning. mashallah. read more

JC's Cafe - didnt even eat the food or ask for it to be taken off just left - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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The tuna melt was sooo yummy. Our bartender was amazing and everything we ate was well worth every single calorie. I'll be going here whenever I'm in the area from here on out! Absolutely delicious. read more

What a great surprise. Pleasantly surprised to find this breakfast spot. Food was delicious and fresh! Service was spot on. Quaint patio seating . read more

The food was excellent. The service was excellent and the ambience I love the umbrellas. The only thing is, is they should have thicker bread for French toast. read more

Wonderful cafe with a great outdoor patio. The pastrami sandwich (upgraded to Mimi's style) and potato salad were delicious and the service was excellent. read more

Nice breakfast spot in Palm Desert. Plenty of parking and you can sit outside on a cute patio with umbrellas. Service was great, very friendly and breakfast was good. Next time I'm in the area I would go back. read more

Good service Good food Great location Friendly And overall good vibes I was not sure what I'm in the mood for and the friendly waiter had good recommendations. The orange juice was a little expensive but their cocktails are in great price. read more

Nice, friendly, great food and service! I look forward to going back. Loved the seafood salad. Five stars!

I come here for the Belgium waffles. I think these might be the best waffles from any establishment. The service is always fantastic too. It's a cute little spot tucked away on el Paseo and worth the visit. Try the waffles asap! read more

JC's Cafe - Belgium waffles and I think the center dish is called a scramble of some sort. Waffles are a 10/10! - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Food was not great, decided to give it another try but my sandwich was not good, also the rest of the family meals were not that great either. Service was not that good waitress took long time to refill our drinks even though place was half empty and forgot to bring us condiments after we asked three times. I would not recommend this cafe. Food or service was not good. read more

Awesome locally owned restaurant with a friendly inviting atmosphere. Great food at a reasonable price.

Their lox bagels...... to die for. I would eat it every morning if I could. I come in once a week for a bagel and a few of their very reasonably priced drinks. They have lots of patio space, very spread apart in some areas. Great service and super speedy turnaround. read more

I really liked this place. The vibe outside is really nice! Veggie sandwich was tasty, drinks were the best part. Only part I didn't enjoy was waiting for a very long time for a menu, and then waiting a very long time for my drink to arrive. I was talking on my phone so maybe it was awkward to approach table? Anyway, def recommended and want to come back! read more

We called prior to showing up to ask about the wait time. Were told it would be 10-15 minutes for a group of 5. We showed up 5 minutes later and were then told it would be 40. Okay, understandable. However we then proceeded to wait almost an hour as we watched the hostess repeatedly skip our group and seat others later on the list ahead of us. We even asked her if we could split our group (she was seating groups of 2-3) if it would be faster and she said "not really, no." It was obvious she was seating people she knew/was friends with prior to our group. We then walked up a second time after ADDITIONAL groups got seated ahead of us and asked her to split our group. She finally agreed, and then seated another group of 3 ahead of us immediately after. By the time it was all said and done, we had been skipped 5+ times on the list. Would have loved to try the food, but unfortunately that obviously wasn't going to be possible today. read more