Top Brunch Spots in Greater Palm Springs: Must-Try Favorites for a Relaxed Weekend
Imagine a vacation where you wake up late to a sunny day in Greater Palm Springs, with no rush and endless possibilities. Brunch becomes the highlight, available all day at these exceptional spots. Discover our curated selection of favorite brunch destinations, perfect for a leisurely morning filled with flavorful surprises.
These recommendations draw from local expertise, highlighting fresh, creative menus and vibrant atmospheres trusted by Palm Springs visitors and residents alike.
Cheeky’s
This beloved Uptown Palm Springs staple often draws weekend crowds, but the wait is well worth it. Choose patio seating on iconic translucent orange chairs or the sleek, modern interior for an unforgettable dining experience.
Palm Springs native Tara Lazar crafts a weekly-changing menu of fresh, innovative dishes. Standouts include Blondie’s eggs Benedict with bacon, arugula, and Deb’s cheddar scone; custard cheesy scrambled eggs with maple sausage; carne asada breakfast tacos topped with Daria’s jalapeño salsa and queso fresco; and almond French toast with rhubarb compote and marzipan cream.
Sample the famous bacon “flight” ($1 per slice) featuring rotating flavors like basil pesto, jalapeño, apple cinnamon, or kimchi.
Enjoy organic eggs and coffee, house-made pastries and sausages, and freshly squeezed juices. Signature craft cocktails include Cheeky’s spicy Bloody Mary, lychee mimosa, and a green vodka-basil-mint martini.
Norma’s at The Parker Palm Springs
Once a formal midcentury landmark, The Parker Palm Springs has evolved into a trendy retro retreat with lush gardens, hidden paths, a wine bar, petanque court, pool, and event lawn—ideal for a vibrant escape.
Norma’s spacious patio, shaded by orange canvas canopies, serves an eclectic brunch menu. Begin with lemon curd and blueberry jam doughnuts, or go indulgent with Chocolate Decadence French toast topped with strawberries, pistachios, and Valrhona chocolate.
For ultimate luxury, the Zillion Dollar lobster frittata features one ounce of Sevruga caviar for $100—or a 10-ounce version for $1,000 (yes, guests order it). Try the inventive eggs Benedict on buttermilk pancakes with Canadian bacon and asparagus, or bagels with lox and caviar.
Non-eaters can sip from the Breakfast of Champions: Bloody Marys, Bellinis, mimosas, margaritas, wines, or Dom Pérignon.
The Saguaro Hotel & Pool
This vibrant Palm Springs hotel offers weekend brunch on its lively covered patio with pool and lawn views. Chef Gregorio Calderin blends traditional brunch with Latin-inspired flair.
Highlights: citrus-cured Steelhead trout toast, red quinoa pancakes with agave-lime butter and maple syrup, chorizo con papas burritos with ranchero sauce and fried egg, chilaquiles verde, and skirt steak and eggs.
Pair with Micheladas, cervezas, margaritas, wines, or creative cocktails like the Mexican Firing Squad, Paloma, or Tipsy Cactus.
Purple Palm at Colony Palms Hotel
Enjoy Saturday or Sunday à la carte brunch poolside under cabanas or on the covered patio. Start with “Morning Delights” like the Purple Palm Bloody Mary (vodka, spicy mix, green olive, pickled onion, lemon) or Rio Rita (blood orange, blue agave silver tequila, agave syrup, lime, ghost pepper salt).
Light options: granola with Greek yogurt, fruit, and croissant; wellness salad with berries, avocado, black beans, quinoa, granola, and pomegranate yogurt; or heirloom beets and burrata with Medjool dates, opal basil, and balsamic strawberry.
Hearty choices: huevos rancheros with chili de arbol, cotija, avocado, and crema; traditional eggs Benedict with Black Forest ham and potatoes; pork belly Cuban sandwich; omelets; Purple Palm burger; blackened fish tacos; grilled Jidori chicken wrap.
The Village Pub
No need to wait for weekends—brunch is served daily until 4 p.m. in downtown Palm Springs. Favorites: eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwiches, steak & eggs, omelets, frittatas, pancakes, and the signature Monte Cristo (turkey, ham, cheese between French toast, maple syrup drizzle). Full breakfast and lunch menus available.
bluEmber at Omni Rancho Las Palmas
Sunday brunch runs 7-11 a.m. in Rancho Mirage. Chef William Withrow elevates local and Southwest flavors: chilaquiles with scrambled eggs and house-made chorizo, Huevos Rancheros with pork carnitas, Belgian waffles, classic eggs Benedict, and custom omelets. Relax on the umbrella-shaded patio with fairway and mountain views.
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
Extended Saturday-Sunday brunch buffet until 1 p.m. in Rancho Mirage features “breakfast buffet your way,” including superfoods for health-conscious diners via Westin’s Eat Well initiative.
Wilma & Frieda’s
This whimsical retro café atop Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, created by Kelly McFall, delivers over-the-top homestyle dishes. Marionberry vanilla custard French toast (like bread pudding with blackberry glaze); Kim’s banana caramel French toast with sour cream; Mark’s short rib eggs Benedict; Benny’s Bennie with Duroc pork; Chef Chad’s biscuits and gravy with bacon, sausage, eggs, and potatoes. A new location is coming to downtown Palm Springs on South Palm Canyon.
La Quinta Resort & Club & PGA West, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
Twenty6 offers innovative comfort food on a flower-lined patio or cozy wood-paneled interior. Saturday-Sunday breakfast buffet: custom omelets, specialty Benedicts (Gilberto with avocado, pico de gallo, Ranchero sauce; veggie with tomato, asparagus), hotcakes, cinnamon swirl French toast, waffles, “Everything and the Kitchen Sink.”
Upstairs at Adobe Grill, brunch fiesta starts with guacamole, salsa, Paloma. Try Tijuana Caesar, sopas Benedictos, blue corn crusted trout, mole poblano enchiladas, roasted pork with salsa roja, avocado, fried egg. Famous for margaritas and tequilas.
June Hill’s Table
In Indio at The Polo Club at Trilogy, savor farm-to-table à la carte brunch with stunning views and bottomless mimosas (+$5). Locavore hits: Coachella Valley Cobb; eggs Benedict (classic, Florentine, or cipollini hash); Cedar River filet mignon and eggs; artisan pizzas (caramelized pineapple-ham, spicy Italian, roasted garlic-mushroom, Margherita).
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