Palm Springs Brunch Guide: Where to Go (And Where to Avoid!)

📍 All spots are walk-in only with 1hr+ waits – plan accordingly! 🥇 Farm ⏰ Closes at 2PM | French Garden Vibes ✔ Fresh, local ingredients – the gold standard for Palm Springs brunch Must-Orders: • Baked Brie: Gooey, aromatic, cheese-lover’s dream • Poulet à La Crème: Creamy mushroom white sauce to die for • Chicken & Waffles: Surprisingly perfect with savory gravy • Benedicts & Sandwiches: All executed flawlessly Verdict: 💯 Worth the wait – most reliable upscale brunch here. 🥈 Cheeky’s ⏰ Closes at 2PM | Hip & Lively ✔ Creative twists on classics – fun, flavorful, insta-worthy Must-Orders: • Chicken & Waffles: Crispy, juicy chicken + fluffy waffles • Huevos Rancheros: Silky-smooth beans, authentic Mexican flair • Bacon Flight: 5 flavors – strawberry, jalapeño, and miso stand out • Fresh-Squeezed OJ & GF Juice: Zesty and refreshing Verdict: 🌟 Ideal for adventurous eaters and bacon enthusiasts. 🚫 Crossroad Cafe ⏰ Skip It! ❌ Overhyped and underwhelming – bland food, bad coffee ❌ Even Joshua Tree Coffee across the street is a letdown Verdict: ☠️ Not worth the wait – coffee addicts will cry. 🍳 Juniper Table ⏰ Decent Fallback Option ✔ Edible but forgettable – better than Crossroad, worse than Farm/Cheeky’s ✔ Food: Standard brunch – no major fails ❌ Coffee: Watery and weak – don’t bother Verdict: ⚠️ Only go if others have insane lines. 💡 Pro Tips: • Arrive by 10AM to beat peak waits • Hydrate – Palm Springs heat is no joke! • Parking: Free but competitive – carpool if possible Final Ranking: 1. Farm (elegant, consistent) 2. Cheeky’s (fun, creative) 3. Juniper Table (meh) 4. Crossroad Cafe (just don’t) #PalmSpringsBrunch #BrunchRankings #DesertEats #FoodieReview