🥐 Palm Springs’ Hidden French Café – L’Atelier Review!

📍 L’Atelier Café Palm Springs Downtown This tiny storefront bistro delivers flaky croissant Benedicts, cheesy Croque Madames, and silky salmon quiche – proof that big flavors come in small packages. 🏆 Why It’s a Gem ✔ No-fuss vibes: Zero Instagram hype, all focus on food ✔ French authenticity: Family recipes, butter-heavy, espresso-powered ✔ Efficiency wins: No reservations, quick turnover, $25 brunch bliss 🥂 What We Ordered 🥚 Croissant Benedict ($18) ★★★★★ Buttery layers, Parisian ham, hollandaise waterfall – order two. 🥪 Croque Madame ($16) ★★★★★ Gruyère crust, sunny egg, béchamel soak – cheese pull guaranteed. 🥧 Salmon Quiche ($15) ★★★★★ Flaky crust, dill-spiked filling, smoked salmon ribbons – light but rich. 🍊 Fresh OJ ($6) ★★★★★ Sweet-tart burst, no pulp bitterness – sunshine in a glass. ☕ French Press ($5) ★★★★★ Dark roast, no acidity, perfect with pastries. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Best for: Quick brunches, croissant lovers, anti-crowd folks ✔ Timing: 10AM on weekends – avoid the 11:30AM latte rush ✔ Skip if: You need ambiance (it’s 4 tables + a counter) 💰 Damage: ~$20-30 per person #PalmSpringsEats #FrenchBrunch #HiddenGem