As I was trying this place for the first time I was overwhelming overcome with sensory emotion. The food the chef creates is a culinary art experience. Highly.... highly recommend. This isn't taught or learned. It's in her DNA making the future and our beautiful valley a better place. On top of that the owner/chef had personally taken a lot of time (after hours) to address some odd service we had at a diff location (which also exemplifies outstanding culinary design). If you haven't tried BP you should. For reasons above the million star cuisine. I've eaten all over the world and the crab cakes just took it to a different level. The huevos at Chula were my first favorite. Thank you for doing what you do Katherine. I hope to nominate you someday for a huge award so you don't have to stress/manage your restaurants alone to focus on what you love. Staff and logistics are unpredictable for us too as small /large biz owners. It's a new world! Just know you touched my soul for various reasons with yours at a time when we needed it. All the spices. All the details are perfection and new light of discovery with each plate. THANK YOU for being you and bringing positivity and reflection to the world one dish at a time. Several of your biggest fans, L & S Jones, LQ read more

The Blushing Peony - Crab Cakes that elevated my life. - Wine Bars Near Me - Indian Wells, California

4 stars for the decor, it has a cute & charming feel. 2 stars for the service. It was the wife and I's first time eating here, we've seen the sign for months and decided to give it a try this afternoon. We got there exactly an hour before closing and planned to just get some sandwiches. We weren't greeted when we walked in, there was only one other table of diners. But it's the off-season so we weren't really too concerned, we weren't directed to any seats so we just picked a table. The lady behind the counter came over with full menus, and we were excited to peruse, however she then said they are only serving salads for the day because they are closing in 30 minutes. We didn't think sandwiches would really be a problem to make, but I guess they weren't really concerned about getting as much business as they could for the day. It felt rushed and unwelcoming like we were bothering her by coming in an hour before closing. It's unfortunate because the place has an otherwise cozy feel. I'm not sure if we will make the effort to come back because it was inconvenient to drive over, park in the heat and then have to leave because they were closing early and weren't offering 90% of the menu. Hope this place survives because it is charming, but the service seems strange, I would think any business would want to make good money, especially when it's already slow in the off-season. Oh well. read more

This I am writing to express my disappointment following my recent visit to what was described as an extension of Chulas, a place we frequent and appreciate. Unfortunately, this experience did not meet our expectations. The French toast we ordered was not impressive, and to add to our frustration, they were out of another dish we wanted. Additionally, they ran out of toppings to complete the meal. We ultimately settled for a simple breakfast of eggs, potatoes, and bacon, which included fruit; however, some of the food appeared spoiled. To compensate, we were told we could choose two free pastries--something it seemed like they offered regularly since another guest also received free pastries. Even so, this was not enough to make up for the overall poor experience. The service declined further towards the end of our meal. After we had finished brunch, we were asked questions that seemed out of place. The establishment feels more like a café than a full-service kitchen, as evidenced by their inability to prepare eggs cooked over medium, insisting only scrambled eggs were possible. I have rarely encountered a restaurant unable or unwilling to meet such a basic request. Given this experience, I do not plan to return. I hope you take this feedback seriously to improve service and food quality going forward. read more

The Blushing Peony is the sister restaurant to Chula in La Quinta which I haven't been to. Blushing Peony is a cute brunch spot serving up delicious dishes and pastries. We split the bacon orange dates with mascarpone which were to die for. The burrata apple salad was a perfect fall salad. It has crispy prosciutto, candied pecans, arugula and apples which had been seasoned with a nice warm spice mix. We also shared the chicken BLT. This was a lot of food for two but we left full and happy. They are a wine bar as well and have wine dinners from time to time. I definitely recommend this spot for brunch or lunch. The decor is very feminine. This is a great place to meet with friends. read more

The Blushing Peony - Bacon dates with orange and mascarpone. 5/5 - Wine Bars Near Me - Indian Wells, California

The Thursday late afternoon music and tapas is great. Lovely low key but well done duet. Food is amazing. The guacamole and chips are yummy. I've gone for lunches and her wine dinners. Skirt steak salad is excellent. You basically can't go wrong. read more

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Come for the delicious and affordable happy hour food and drinks and stay for the live music on Thursdays!!! Lance and Heather sound great playing smooth, easy listening music. What a wonderful and enjoyable experience. Great service from Lily, my server. Cozy and inviting environment. This place is totally worth a try!! read more

Started off with the incredible salted caramel hot latte. Perfectly heated, velvety, and not too sweet. Followed by the date and deviled eggs appetizer. I really enjoyed the dates dish as all of the flavors combined made for something interesting that I've never had before. The deviled eggs were not my favorite deviled eggs I've ever ordered but I would order again because I'm just a sucker for deviled eggs! I wish the filling had more of the rick yolk flavor, but nonetheless I still enjoyed. The sandwich was pretty messy but so tasty! At first I thought the date jam was going to make the steak sandwich too sweet but once I got a bite with more of the heirloom tomato it really changed the taste. It really balanced out the sandwich and I'm not even the biggest tomato fan. The mushrooms on this sandwich was really the star of the show! They were so delicious. The service was amazing and the place was very feminine upscale. I enjoyed all of the pinks and purple touches. All in all I would definitely come back. read more

The Blushing Peony - Orange mascarpone dates and truffle deviled eggs - Wine Bars Near Me - Indian Wells, California

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This café had been on my must-visit list, and I'm so glad I finally stopped by! I had brunch with a friend, and we both ordered the avocado toast, I added bacon to mine. The toast had a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the subtle sweetness of the bread paired really well with the avocado and bacon. I also had the vanilla matcha, which was light and enjoyable. The café is small but beautifully decorated with cute, girly vibes and plenty of Instagram-worthy spots. Our server was incredibly kind and never made us feel rushed, even though we stayed a few minutes past closing. Overall, a great experience, and I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu! read more

The Blushing Peony - Vanilla matcha with avocado and bacon toast - Wine Bars Near Me - Indian Wells, California

The food, the service, and the ambiance were 5 star. We would highly recommend!! From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel at home. read more

The Blushing Peony - The simple breakfast. - Wine Bars Near Me - Indian Wells, California

We went there for girls lunch out... the decor is cute... like a doll house play room, we ordered our lunch and to our big surprise wasn't so pleased with each orders... we all looked at each-other and just pretended that everything is "great" not sure if it will succeed, will see but will not go back, prices and portions dont really match... read more

Delicious bites; loved the crab cakes & short rib. Friends had the grilled cheese, which was yummy. Nice wine selections and the staff is very helpful & friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

My guest, from Maryland, loved the crab cakes. And that means a LOT! Elegant with nice servers . Everything was delicious! read more

Check their Health Department coverage in The Desert Sun. They're still considered Chulita's by HD even though they changed their name. It's the same place, and they were just cited because they've been cooking hot food in a space only designed to make coffee and nothing was being properly handled. I had the worst brunch of my life here back in March, and I was ecstatic to see their citation. I hope they close forever. This place is the worst, and if you ate here and didn't get diarrhea then count yourself lucky. read more

If you are like me. Looking for a place dating myself to relax and enjoy brunch. Also don't want to sacrifice quality of food and ambiance. Try this place. Cheering yourself. read more

Great little place for breakfast or lunch. Havent tried dinner yet. All of the food was inventive and very high quality. Cant wait to return read more

Love this place!!! The gazpacho is amazing. The waitresses are always so friendly and should be commended for their hospitality and service. read more

Sporadic visit and this place was amazing! Not pictured: golden latte, iced coffee, arnold palmer & bloody mary - all delicious! Service was great and our waiter was very kind. Ambiance is so pink and cute - big pours for wine as well. Only point off is having to ask for new utensils/ cups as they had residual makeup from previous customers. Quickly given new ones but only issue for us! Definitely recommend for a brunch moment! read more

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The food here was edible artwork. Your senses were heightened by the aroma of all things delicious. If bacon could be honored, it was at the Blushing Peony. Service was excellent and very welcoming. Our hostess was amazing and such a pleasant demeanor. The ambiance was the perfect vibe for 3 Woman to enjoy each others company and devour some amazing dishes. The decor was simple and elegant. Peonies are my favorite flower. Not to mention the Lemon Curd Waffles ! OMG!! And the grilled cheese with mushrooms ... The Blushing Peony is a MUST! read more

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This is a wonderful restaurant! The food was delicious and the atmosphere is so nice for single dining, a mini lunch date or a get-together with friends. We had the Orange Bacon Dates and they were so good. Having orange and bacon on them is an added bonus! We also had the Manchego Potato Croquettes. So good! The red chile broth and sweet pepper aioli that came with them was bursting in flavor. It was served with a perfect bread to soak up any extra of those great sauces. We decided to get the carafe mimosa with pomegranate juice. Very good choice! **The service was spot on. She was helpful, sweet and very efficient! We will definitely be back. read more

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What a beautiful, new, and tasty hot spot in Indian Wells. It has a cozy feel, like a little hole in the wall. These types of restaurants are the best places to eat. Farm to table freshness and a menu curated by an outstanding chef. If you love, Chula's (who doesn't) you will love this new enchanting, tasty, and fun place to brunch or lunch. The service is outstanding too, by the way. read more

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Great breakfast and friendly staff. Definitely worth checking out. Took home a fresh scone for the next day and it too was delish. read more

Only leaving a review because this place has potential. Super cute, Fresh, Real Ingredients, the flavor However, Meh.. it's needs what we call Sazón.. the protein has no flavor. The wine selection was excellent though! So for an aesthetic atmosphere and good wine, this place is Warning.. not for large groups read more

This was my second time coming here and I love it even more now! The girls, again are always so sweet. The food was full of flavor and so so good! The matcha was perfect too. Not too sweet! The perfect environment for mom dates without kiddos! read more

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Yikes! What potential fallen short. Sat down, 15 mins for menus. (Less than half the tables were filled, so not sure where the bottleneck happened as there were 3 staff members milling around. 25 minutes before drinks were taken. Another 20 minutes for them to arrive.d One of our items were completely forgotten and never arrived, plates were cleared before items were finished. Seems like maybe it had only soft launched as a lot of issues just weren't worked out yet. Deviled eggs were ok, bacon dates were ok. Didn't realize it was possible to mess up avocado toast but it happened. I can't imagine what would happen if more tables were full and they were nearing capacity... :( read more

Yummy food, friendly service, small & intimate restaurant. Dinner served 2 nights weekly. Can't wait to go back! Sister restaurant to Chula which is a favorite. read more

The food is really good and presented well. We loved everything ,however, it's pricey and the portions are small for me because I like to eat one larger sized meal around 2 pm so I can skip eating dinner. Breakfast would be enough if you are having diner. read more

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Such a charming little cafe and perfect for a girls lunch which started with coffee but progressed to a nice glass of wine and an amazing toasted cheese sandwich. Was surprised at how a basic menu item could taste so good. Beautifully presented. The vibe of the place is lovely with nice music and pretty decor. Will definitely visit again soon. Outdoor patio will be lovely in the cooler months. read more

Best food, chef, services and atmosphere. I came here for my birthday and I i'm so happy, I did!!! The server was amazing!!!!! Carrot cake amazing!!!! WOOH! Best french toast I ever had! My husband and I had the best time!!! Thanks read more

The Blushing Peony - Tomato soup and grilled cheese - Wine Bars Near Me - Indian Wells, California

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This adorable little place recently opened in my neighborhood. It is located near Sprouts, my favorite grocery. So I can eat breakfast or lunch while doing my shopping. A delightful menu with many delicious choices. They even serve wine and cocktails. My favorite is the blueberry waffle. So light and airy. You will love it. read more

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This place is so stinking cute. I had a cold so got two different pressed juices and ate a little of the brioche French toast which was freaking fabulous. My family all really liked their dishes. They had the salmon lox, turkey sandwich, basic breakfast, and a few other things. I would like to return when I'm feeling better so I can eat some of the things on the menu but everything was great and the outdoor seating was cool and adorable. The staff were great too. read more

The food was amazing, atmosphere was great, very relaxing and the service was just right, not rushed, would definitely recommend and I'll be going back for sure read more

The Blushing Peony - I had the cobb salad! So tasty and great flavours - Wine Bars Near Me - Indian Wells, California

Cozy, chic new cafe with inspired food. Good for vegetarians and meat eaters. Don't miss the divine bakery items! Easy parking too.

Great and creative food options. Went for breakfast one morning and shared a few plates; Deviled eggs Grilled cheese Peach/pecan brioche French toast All amazing plates! Place was not huge but the smaller space gave it a comfy vibe. read more

Been here twice. What attracted me was the very cute cosy ambiance. A friend had suggested it as well. Good place to meet friends. Food is made to order and good presentation. They have delicious ice tea. However I have to you mention both times, once I requested modification on my dish, it was not encouraged but they did it because I told them it's not to my taste. The second time I ordered turkey club, server returned to tell me they don't have turkey ready yet. I appreciate that everything is made fresh but it should be available. But I will give them another try. read more

Great food! Cute little place. Wish they stayed open later n on Sundays too! Love the bread and the jam.

Food and service are excellent here! I ordered the avocado toast with poached egg, and the dates with mascarpone cheese. Both were outstanding! I highly recommend this Restaurant. read more

The Blushing Peony is a wonderful "little gem" with an amazing menu created by Chef Katherine Gonzales and it is obvious she takes pride in making all the dishes both fresh and creative. Now open for dinner on Thursday and Friday, we took our girlfriend to celebrate her birthday and started with the shrimp toast which was fabulous. Our server Udith spoiled the birthday girl with her favorite carrot cake which she thankfully shared with us. Can't wait for dinner to be served every night as this is the perfect casual spot to enjoy a wonderfully prepared meal in a relaxing and cozy environment. read more

Birthday brunch with besties and my daughters! Service and ambiance were beautiful. There are very few tables so I was glad we came early. I will definitely come back to try more selections! Caramel apple pear waffle is seasonal, so don't miss it. read more

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Food and service are both amazing!! Will be a regular lunch, brunch spot for us. Chicken posole soup is the best. Wonderful coffee and bakery read more

Went to Palm Springs last weekend with my peeps. What a spectacular find! I felt like we were in Europe. We both ordered the Aperol Spritzer (which has sparkling wine). My mistake I didn't read ingredients I was exhausted from the drive. I am allergic to wine. Needless to say I had a reaction. Kind of funny though... being I am a real living I Love Lucy! We also, both ordered the grilled peach+burrata. It was stupendous!! I wanted more but had to rush next door to get a loaf of gluten free bread to absorb the wine. It was an extraordinary experience without a doubt! I recommend stopping in here if you're in Palm Springs!! read more

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