Enjoyed breakfast at the Palms Cafe while taking care of business... five stars for the following: Great service Delicious food Banana walnut pancakes DELICIOUS Rich flavored Hot coffee Nice relaxing diner vibes. A better than most breakfast spot in our books. read more

The Palms Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Oh my gah!! This place is so delicious!! We were visiting Palm Springs and wanted to venture out further east for breakfast. I really wanted pancakes and I'm super picky when looking at pics. So, I landed on The Palms Cafe after scouring pall the options in the local Yelp recommendations. Parking was a breeze as there is a large lot with plenty of parking. We were greeted as we walked in by the friendly staff. It seemed to be a hot spot for locals and the place was buzzing on a Sunday morning. There was plenty of table seating and also a fully stocked bar with seating as well. We opted for the bar and were instructed to choose our seats The menu was extensive and offered so many good options. I am a breakfast person and have tried so many restaurants, of course. This is by far now a top favorite of mine and my family. We will definitely be coming back when we visit the area. I ordered: Chicken Fried Steak - really good / pretty standard Soft Scrambled Eggs (add cheese) - The best soft scramble so far at a restaurant. Home fries - good Pancakes - outta sight, among the best!! Good taste, texture. Soft and fluffy. Definitely noteworthy. Delicious Food, friendly staff, bar, and it's attached to a cute antique mall. 5/5 Stars!! read more

Visited with the boyfriend, June 2026 Ordered eggs, toast, hash browns and a side of onion rings and the BF had a hamburger with potato salad. When my breakfast arrived, the hashbrowns were almost cold and whilst the toast was nice and brown, as I had requested, I wasn't happy with the hashbrowns. My boyfriend said his burger was good. The potato salad was good, but the potatoes were a little hard. Our waitress, after dropping the food off, did not come back to us to check if everything was ok, not once. I was going to make a complaint about my cold hash browns, but there was no one to talk to about it so I gave up. There was also a greasy flavor to the eggs and the hashbrowns, which can happen if the oil is not changed enough. All in all it was a disappointment, I have driven by this place so many times on the way to my library in Rancho Mirage and I had wanted to try it for years. But if you're serving lukewarm hashbrowns with your breakfast, and if your waitress does not come back and check on you one time to ask you how is everything going, that is not good. She literally didn't even come back to top up my coffee. The coffee was not great either. Another server did to up my coffee once and then when someone came to give us the check, they left the wrong one. It was for a different table. All in all the service was not good. Conclusion, if you look at some of the reviews here, many people have said that no one checked on them once their order was delivered to their table so obviously no one's reading these reviews because this is still happening. I mean seriously this is basic service 101. You drop off the food you give them a little bit of time and then you go back to make sure everything's OK. Maybe they know it's not OK so don't want to ask. read more

The crowd arrived shortly after us, but the service is always friendly and quick. Every meal has been delicious, we've been coming here for years. The Palms cafe has a casual coffee shop feel, always clean and the staff are always polite. This is another for sure gem we always dine at when we visit. read more

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Quick, good menu. The Huevos could use less salsa but otherwise good The inside has the coolest booths read more

The Palms Cafe - Huevos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Loved the food & views. Had an omelette cooked to perfection with fresh herbs, sausage, mushrooms, & potatoes. I can't remember the name of it, but I already know I'll be ordering it again. OH my gosh! I almost forgot about the amazing Blueberry Pancakes! A must! We sat on the patio with gorgeous views and perfect weather. You really can't beat that. If you're ever in Rancho Mirage, this place is a hidden gem & definitely worth checking out. It's located in a small plaza with plenty of parking & beautiful mountain views. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

The Palms Cafe - Delicious Omelette... sausage, mushrooms, potatoes, and herbs YUM - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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We've visited the Palms Cafe several times. This time we had Saturday brunch. The food here is good and plentiful. I enjoyed the burger and delicious onion rings. My husband liked the crab cake Benedict with home fries - but said they could have been warmer. The restaurant was very busy and noisy but the service was still great. Lots of easy parking available in the lot in front of the restaurant. read more

The Palms Cafe - Bacon Cheeseburger with onion rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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Service - friendly. Ambiance - festive. Kitchen - fast. Food - ok. I went for the first time and was sat super quick and was taken care of by Elizabeth. She was lovely and the perfect amount of attentive. The kitchen was on fire. I swear not two minutes after I put my order in, the food was out. Not really, but it was mega fast. My concern was the food, it was rather bland. I realize that they have to cook for all types of tastes, but there wasn't any flavor in anything. I had to add hot sauce e to it and then I got some seasoning. Unknown if I'll be back. read more

The Palms Cafe - Biscuits and gravy, just kind of bland. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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My all time favorite comfort breakfast place! If I have anyone coming from out of town and they want pancakes for breakfast I take them here!! I really enjoy this place, the breakfast omelettes are good, pancakes are my favorite though! Service is always great, the whole staff is very attentive which I appreciate. Prices are good, it's always busy but they never miss to check on you. Will def continue to bring people here!! read more

This sleepy little restaurant is a generic diner and I won't be back. It's situated in a strange little strip mall in between destinations, not a destination in itself. When we visited there was one other patron in the far corner, and the employees were scarce, seemingly hiding in the kitchen. The menu features generic diner fare. I got a breakfast burrito that I could best describe as "boring." The servers were only seen on their way to and from the kitchen, dropping things off as needed and then disappearing, making the empty restaurant feel downright abandoned. Serviceable enough for a basic diner, but there are far better places to spend your time and money. read more

Love this diner in teh desert. Nice large seating inside & out. Food is always fresh & good. Great salads & breakfasts. Reasonable prices & good service. read more

Not much new to report. We stopped in again for a late breakfast and still felt that the food was only okay (more seasoning needed) and the service was a little inefficient. I will say that the place was packed and most patrons we spoke with while waiting, love it. FOOD: We tried a simple 2 Eggs & Bacon and pancake breakfast ($15.45), as well as the Chili Cheese Omelet with biscuit & gravy ($18). My omelet was tasty, but the hash browns lacked a little salt, and the biscuits and gravy also needed something...both the sausage gravy and biscuit were "pasty" and a little bland. The eggs were supposed to be over easy, and they were well beyond (see picture). The 50's diner décor is cool and there's a nice outdoor patio, when it's not too hot out. Overall, we still thought the food was average, but it's always packed, so go figure. NOTE: The restrooms are located outside the restaurant, within an adjoining antiques mall. It's a little bit of a tricky trek to get there, especially for older customers. read more

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Great patio and views. Great service Excellent tuna melt. Bathrooms are in the zombie mall that's attached. read more

The Palms Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Looks like they took out the cinnamon in the food now, so that is good. The chili cheese omelette is still the bomb, and the county Benedict was just ok. Knock off one star for the high prices, breakfast just shouldn't cost over $20 a plate at a cafe. read more

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This used to be a routine breakfast eatery for us when we lived here. It was fun popping in to say hi and have a great meal at a favorite spot while we are here visiting. The service is great like normal. Busy place but they don't miss a beat. The place runs like a well oiled machine. We look forward to our next visit. read more

We came here on a lazy holiday Monday, mid-morning. While we were in a lazy mood, the staff was a hustling bunch. This restaurant is unpretentious - simple and straight-forward. They are a breakfast and lunch-time operation which makes their patio perfect for their opening hours. As we ate our brunch, I could tell this was a locals' favorite. Even though the staff was quick and efficient, they had plenty of time to be personable and friendly. We shared the Vegetable Quesadilla, see my pic. What you are seeing is mostly the tortilla: is was good and held up to the steam from the veggies. The side of salsa was very mild, a bit of lingering heat and had a moderate amount of flavor. The scoop of guac was mashed a fair amount, was reasonably fresh and was mildly flavored. What you aren't seeing are the veggies and cheese inside which the Palms has the right ratio. The cheese had a higher fat content so is smooth and creamy, while the veggies still had a bit crunch. It was a fairly decent snack for mid-morning. read more

The Palms Cafe - Vegetable Quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Great food, service & ambiance Pleasant location, great menu selection & friendly staff. Indoor & Outdoor Seating read more

Old style cafe, with booths and tables. Nice outdoor patio, dog friendly. Good service, food and staff.

Silverware was filthy, water glass had food residue, the server was nonchalant about it like it happens all the time.

Excellent service and excellent food. Thank goodness we decided to share a meal because we still had to leave some behind as the portions were so huge. read more

This place was amazing. Breakfast, drinks, service and ambience were excellent. We'll definitely return soon.

This place is a local favorite! Good food, large portions and great service. Because it is such a local favorite - literally, people waiting to get in all the time - the ambiance is energetic and it can be quite loud, or at least it was on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Food: We were a party of three, two ordered the BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad, and one ordered the Cobb - portions were large and filling. Service: Elizabeth, our server, Anna our hostess, and Miguel the bus staff, ensured we were satisfied and were very welcoming despite being very busy due to the popularity of the cafe. Ruben walked by and even offered to take a photo. Parking: There is free parking lot in front of the cafe. If you are looking for good food, large portions, great service, and a taste of the local vibe in a casual yet energetic environment, then you should try this cafe when you are in Rancho Mirage! read more

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We have been eating breakfast here for the last 5 years. Service is fantastic, food is delicious & the cc pancake is by far the best I ever had. read more

The Palms Cafe - Chocolate chip pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

My wife and I visited The Palms Cafe in La Quinta, based on positive reviews but were disappointed with our experience. We were seated promptly, and our server was initially attentive. I ordered the two-egg breakfast with sausage, specifically asking if the sausage was homemade, and was told it was. My wife ordered the two-egg breakfast with a pancake. Food came in five minutes, but the toast lagged behind. The sausage was uniform round and greasy, clearly store-bought, not homemade as claimed. My wife's pancake was burnt outside, raw inside--cooked on too hot a grill. We asked for a new pancake; same problem. Our server never checked on us, so we had to flag someone else down. After our table was cleared we waited for the check, which never arrived. We decided to walk to the counter to pay. At checkout, a 4% card fee sign prompted us to pay cash. The staff couldn't handle cash properly, making us wait for our server to handle. Worse, yet they shorted our change without a word, which is unacceptable. I operate a small business in the valley and would never mislead or shortchange customers. The Palms Cafe needs to fix their food quality, service, and honesty. I won't recommend this place and advise others to skip it. read more

Service was terrible. First, our food took forever to come out. People who were sat after us got served before us. Once my waiter left my conjealed, lukewarm, hard yoked, Eggs Benedict I never heard from him again. He was there but not once stopped to ask how everything was when I would have told him to heat up my meal!. I was very hungry so I did eat most of it but all the while kept thinking he'd come over. It wasn't busy enough to warrant that behavior. My friend's Cesar salad dressing was very runny as well. That was our first time and will also be our last at Palms cafe. Also spooky, darkish ,, hidden, hallway in the mall there to locate the restroom .ugh read more

I had the new weekend special: chile relleno omelette. You must have it. I was greeted at the door, had my choice of seating, and a very attentive wait staff. It's a comfortable place (not mentioned the patio-- too cold). Nicely laid out, well designed space, comfortable booths. Really. Stay close enough to enjoy when you're in town. I'm going back when I can. read more

Really huge portion of loxs with the bagels and lox on this weekend special. Bagel wasn't anything great, but the lox made up for it. Coffee was only so so and I'm sorry, not it's 2023. You have to have internet in a café at this point. read more

The Palms Cafe - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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Excellent Rueben eggs Benedict they specialize in eggs Benedict in the weekends and have 8 different styles... great place to grab breakfast on an early morning commute. read more

Hadn't been at The Palms for a year or two. Still very good, especially the service. A little of the staff have been here for many years. We had the omelets scrambled, which come out great. They have good coffee and iced tea. The toast is a little on the small side. We tend to sit outside due to what can be a bit noisy inside. read more

My kid's and I were staying at Aqua Caliente for few days, we wanted to eat breakfast out of the resort and we were browsing online and we ended up being here. The view is okay, breezy & a tad bit of sandstorm that day, the service not so much because the first worker who tried to helped us that morning seemed a bit annoyed hahaha he's an older grandpa looking but common, I have 4 kid's here, you could at least be more nicer next time and have a little patient. The second server was a little younger than the first but he was far more nicer and had the patience, so thank you very much. Sir! Food wise, it was okay, the pancakes were yummy but the rest was just fine. read more

The absolute best restaurant I have ever had the pleasure to dine. Amazing food and the employees couldn't possibly be better. I visit the Palm several times a week for breakfast and it has been a great way to start my morning. read more

Probably the worst meal since living here. Maybe it's what we ordered, considering some positive reviews on Yelp - a Caesar's salad and Huevos Rancheros. Dressing and sauce from a plastic jug. Service was poor. Never came back to see how much we weren't loving it Hate to post a negative review but it seems like they get by being one of the few options lin August in the desert. read more

What a wonderful place to enjoy breakfast or lunch The out door setting is wonderful and the servers and wait staff are well trained and personable The food choices are plenty something for everyone Highly recommend this tucked away gem in Rancho Mirage. a delightful place read more

What great hospitality and service! I've been here for lunch but this time it was breakfast and it was delicious! I'm always so impressed with the teamwork that every one has here in making the guest experience so great - Jose E was very attentive as was the hostess- start to finish a 10/10 experience! read more

The Palms Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

The Palms is sort of one of those places that kind of tries to be all things to all people. Now, I love the automotive theme in the decor, that was awesome... our server was certainly efficient and polite enough. Food was just okay, nothing to write home about... Perhaps I'm a bit too much of a foodie to appreciate a place that does a lot of things okay, but with food that's a bit mediocre... but yeah, not a homerun, have definitely had better meals in the Coachella Valley. read more

The Palms Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Service was excellent, and the food was delicious! My husband loved the chorizo and eggs, and we loved the Chilaquiles Verde! read more

The Palms Cafe - Chilaquiles Verde - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

I can't image this place ever making a bad meal. The food was cooked perfectly. - eggs over easy- burger med-rare( not raw!- amazed how many 'cooks' get this wrong) Serve was friendly. Fast. But not overbearing. Super relaxing place. read more

The Palms Cafe - The Big Blue Burger. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Have eaten there frequently over several years; the food and service are consistently excellent! Not fancy but nice ambiance.

Their simple yet exquisite pancakes. I always enjoy visiting both Palm Cafe locations, where the service is consistently exceptional and genuine. read more

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The food was good. The service was just as good. I definitely come back here again. My review needs at least 85 characters so I'm gonna go on and on and on, but I do recommend a place. read more