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Palm Springs continues to draw Southern Californians and visitors from colder climates for its seemingly endless sunshine, midcentury architecture, charming bars, and inviting swimming pools. With date farm tours to outdoor art installations and rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park , there’s an activity for every personality found throughout the Coachella Valley, Old Town Yucca Valley, and Pioneertown. Whatever the endeavor, a meal and cocktails will likely be in order, so here are 19 spots that will easily satisfy.
Cartel Roasting Co One of the first stops off 111 Highway is Cartel Roasting Co. Attached to the Arrive hotel, this Arizona-based chain roasts some of the best beans in the region and takes great care with making cold brew lemonade, espresso tonics, and strong lattes. Parking is always plentiful, so one can stay for a while, or grab something caffeinated to go.
Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs After a late night, don dark sunglasses and a hat before strolling into Peninsula Pastries. Everything is made with imported French butter and flour with a sprawling display case that further complicates the selection process. It’s a popular spot for locals and visitors who order coffee drinks, flaky kouign amann, chocolate croissants, and baguettes.
A post shared by Peninsula Pastries PalmSprings (@peninsulapastriesps) Cheeky's Cheeky’s short-order cooks should receive a medal for their ability to produce four brunch plates for a table during a consistently busy shift. The brunch menu’s chilaquiles, waffles, gluten-free pancakes, and birria hash with poached eggs are wonderful, filling, and best consumed with daytime cocktails. Always order the rotating flavored bacon flight currently with Thai red curry, thyme sugar, and cranberry jalapeño.
Also featured in: 11 Sunny Spots for Brunch in Palm Springs Café La Jefa Stop at Café La Jefa in the Flannery Exchange for colorful seating, well-made caffeinated drinks, and pre-packaged grab-and-go items. Be sure to visit the famous Shag Store across the street to take in some local art. Birba Attached to the oasis-like Alcazar hotel is Birba, which translates to “little rascal” or “scoundrel.
” They’ve been serving housemade pasta, pizza, meatballs with ricotta, Berkshire pork with grass-fed beef, roasted chicken with dates and olives, plus inventive cocktails since 2011. Sign up for our newsletter. Check your inbox for a welcome email.
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Lola Rose Grand Mezze Perched on the second-floor rooftop of the Thompson Palm Springs is Lola Rose. It’s become quite the spot since opening in November 2024, where a Levantine-inspired menu includes grilled octopus, spicy lamb kebab, garlicky toum, and a bone-in braised lamb neck with za’atar. Brunch is always ideal with the shakshuka in front of the pool.
Gabino's Creperie The origins of Gabino’s Creperie are a Coachella Valley feel-good story. Palm Springs native Marcel Ramirez started his 2020 pop-up and quickly shifted to a successful brick-and-mortar by preparing his Argentine version of crepes. The result is a thicker crepe griddled with cheese and fillings like Buffalo chicken, chicken with pesto, and more.
These are folded into a cone and easily eaten on the go, or at the rear picnic tables. Rooster and the Pig Bold flavors are on full display at Rooster and the Pig. The menu is best characterized as Vietnamese Californian with shrimp and pork spring rolls, spicy chile okra, shaking beef, and a flavorful caramelized butternut squash with pepitas, pineapple sauce, and herbs.
The drinks and the room are colorful, the vibes are ideal, and reservations are recommended. A post shared by Rooster and the Pig (@roosterandthepig) The Tropicale Palm Springs Not a drop of white or beige can be found inside the Tropicale’s boldly designed supper club. Whether dropping in for happy hour, dinner, or brunch, find strong cocktails and memorable food.
The jalapeño waffle with fried chicken and the Thai lime and chile steak salad are great daytime options, while the organic brisket burger with melted brie works extremely well for dinner. Sherman's Deli & Bakery Sherman’s Deli & Bakery is a classic kosher deli serving Palm Springs since the 1950s. The restaurant specializes in old-school eats with chopped liver, egg salad, blintzes, and latkes, all served in a sun-filled room.
The latke sandwich with corned beef or pastrami is notable. Grab a few cookies or a slice of cheesecake to go. A post shared by Sherman's Deli (@shermansdeli) Townie Bagels Lead baker and co-owner Andy Wysocki wakes up at 3 a.
m. to prepare some of the best bagels in Southern California. The kitchen also produces brownies, cookies, and other baked goods daily.
The line is consistently long, so get to Townie early or settle in for a long wait — it’s worth it. Alice B. Longtime LA chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger opened Alice B.
with chef Lance Velasquez in December 2023. The California Mediterranean restaurant is located inside an LGBTQ+ senior community but is open to the public. The restaurant serves Townie bagels at brunch along with a reasonable $30 Sunday dinner, while the nightly dinner menu includes a smattering of small plates, like short ribs with potato croquettes and yellowtail amberjack crudo.
Always make time for brunch. Low Desert Modern Mexican Located inside Smoke Tree Village is Low Desert Modern Mexican. The owners prepare something for all with adobo pork pastor, tortilla soup, nachos, grilled shrimp tacos, and a mushroom torta.
Cocktails and margaritas never exceed $9 during happy hour. A post shared by Drea (@oursocalhome) Norma's From early morning until late night, Norma’s serves food inside the Parker Palm Springs hotel . Start with a cocktail any time of day before diving into brunch items like french toast, pancakes, salads, and six kinds of eggs Benedict.
Dinner brings a wagyu lasagna, steak, and lobster mac and cheese. A post shared by Parker Palm Springs (@parkerpalmsprings) Also featured in: 11 Sunny Spots for Brunch in Palm Springs.
