What could go wrong with an ice cream place that has everything? Nothing!…read moreThis place has tons of different ice cream, and lots of creative ways to eat it. Yum! My grandson ordered a monster size Chocolate Thunder (see picture below) and he ate every last bite! Service was terrific, and the place was nice and clean. A great choice if you're an ice cream, lover!

Terrible experience relayed to me by my husband Joe. This…read moreevening, my husband ,Joe went to Monster Shakes by the Mary Pickford theater to meet a friend for a sweet treat. He arrived a few minutes early and went inside to wait. The man behind the counter asked what he wanted to order, and Joe politely explained that he would wait to order until his friend arrived in about five minutes. The employee told Joe that he could not wait inside unless he was ordering ice cream immediately. Joe again explained that his friend was almost there, but the man nastily told him to wait outside instead. My husband, not wanting any confrontation, went outside and stood in 104° weather waiting for his friends. When they arrived, they all went inside and still spent about $25 on ice cream. What upsets me most is that there was no apology, no explanation, and the store was completely empty at the time. Nobody should be treated this way, especially over simply waiting a few minutes for a friend inside an ice cream shop. I will absolutely be contacting the manager or owner to understand why this happened. I can also guarantee that I will never recommend or return to Monster Shakes after hearing about this disgraceful treatment of my dear husband.

This spot that was featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, and it definitely lives up to the…read morereputation. Ordered the New York style hot pastrami on rye with coleslaw and a Dr. Brown's Cream Soda. The pastrami was the highlight. Piled high, tender, and full of that classic deli flavor with just the right amount of richness. The rye bread held everything together well and had a nice bite to it. It's the kind of sandwich you have to take a second to look at before figuring out how to eat it. The coleslaw was fresh and crisp, a good balance to the sandwich, and the cream soda was cold and refreshing. Also ordered a slice of pistachio cake to go. Absolutely delicious. The place has that old school deli feel, busy but in a good way, and full of character. Service was friendly and efficient even with the crowd. Definitely a spot worth stopping at if you're in Palm Desert and want a proper deli sandwich.

Was recommended to try this authentic Jewish deli and their pastrami. We were seated immediately…read moreand our server took our drinks shortly thereafter. Hostess and waitress were both professional and friendly. Our husbands ordered the pastrami, one in the and the other on a Kaiser roll. I split a turkey Sammy with my friend and we also split a root bear float. The pastrami was very tender and tasty and not at all too salty. Rye bread was good but too much bread with the Kaiser roll. Turkey sandwich was very dry and nothing to wow about. They served us pickles at the beginning of the meal which was good. Got a piece of chocolate cake to go as well as their rice pudding. Great experience but sandwiches are not worth the price.

This was my first time trying the cookies. Brian was extremely pleasant to work with and very…read moreaccommodating. The ordering process was very simple and user friendly. The cookies were as promised, fresh and crispy and delicious! I will definitely be a regular customer and I recommend them to anyone who is a cookie fiend like me.

My review is long overdue. I honestly can't even remember how I found them, but I was having a…read morebachelorette party in PS and decided to text them some questions I had about process of ordering and picking up. Long story short.. placed an order and picked up the same day my girls and I arrived in PS after I was contacted the cookies were ready for p/u. pick up was an easy, contactless pick up and the cookies were still WARM!!!! the best!! I couldn't want until we got back to our airbnb and opened up the bag in the car and was wow-ed! we all couldn't stop eating them before dinner at the house and we continued to eat them throughout the weekend. I highly recommend ordering from them, support the small businesses and you won't regret the order!

Cool retro spot we heard had date shakes. The place feels like you got teleported into an old…read moreschool diner, but note that they don't have any restrooms inside, you'd have to go around the building. We got the banana date shake and it came with a donut! They had like 4 sizes and ours (2nd size) was already a good amount of shake. Really good but a bit too sweet for our liking, think we'd try the regular date shake next time. Service was really friendly, perfect for a palm springs summer

Palm Springs in 105° weather calls for exactly one thing: a date shake…read more I stopped by Great Shakes without realizing I was about to experience a true desert institution. I had no idea that most American-grown dates come from this region, so suddenly the iconic "date shake" made perfect sense. And wow -- this was genuinely one of the best milkshakes I've ever had!!

Stopped in on a Friday night and it was surprisingly empty and quiet. We were the only ones there,…read morebut I think that's because a lot of the shops nearby close pretty early. We got half peach sorbet and half espresso. The peach sorbet was definitely my favorite. It had a really fresh peach flavor and was refreshing without being too sweet. The espresso was good too. You could taste the coffee, but as someone who loves espresso, I just wanted the flavor to be a little stronger. Service was quick and friendly. The guy working there was attentive and got us taken care of without any issues. Overall, it was a great spot for gelato. I would definitely come back, especially for the peach sorbet.

Whole vibe. All lit up at night on El Paseo and I just LOVE it. Super cute spot with gelato,…read morenon-dairy sorbets, cakes, cheesecakes, and coffee. Limited outdoor seating but honestly... perfect weather makes it hit even better.

Have been here a couple of times and the food and service are always great!! The menu is awesome…read moreand has so many delicious options. The food is always really yummy and nicely presented. Our server Israel was very nice and helpful. Such a little hidden gem, check it out!

Pretty bummed with an our experience here! I've had Carousel bookmarked for a while as we frequent…read morethe desert often. We were celebrating a birthday, so it felt like the perfect occasion to order a beautiful cake and enjoy breakfast as a family in their dining space. Employees are rather unhelpful. Our cake order was not ready on time, which was a bit frustrating when managing schedules with kids. I also didn't appreciate the employee watching our entire family select breakfast items to only subsequently tell us that they are not serving breakfast at all that day.

fabulous ice cream and gotta go to laquinta for the drive…read morethrough! coffee chip and monkey business are my go-to favorites. great and friendly service too.

As a longtime Handel's customer, this was one of the most disappointing experiences I've had…read more On the Fourth of July, my daughter and I arrived around 9:52 PM. There were approximately 15 people already ahead of us in line, so we waited our turn like everyone else. Around 9:58 PM, two employees came outside and announced that the two parties directly ahead of my daughter and me would be the last customers they would serve, and that everyone behind them needed to leave because they were "already closed." I understand it was close to 10:00 PM, and I completely respect that employees want to close on time after a busy holiday. However, the store was not technically closed yet, and there were no employees outside beforehand directing the line or letting customers know where the cutoff would be. Had someone been managing the line earlier, customers could have made an informed decision instead of standing there waiting. What upset me the most was what happened next. After my daughter, I, and several others walked away as instructed, the party directly behind us was allowed to remain in line and continue waiting. That was not the right move to make. If there was going to be a cutoff, it should have been applied fairly and consistently to everyone. Allowing people behind us to stay after telling us to leave made the situation feel unfair and left a very poor impression. This wasn't about missing out on ice cream it was about the lack of organization, communication, and fairness. As someone who has supported Handel's for years, I expected much better customer service. On a busy holiday like the Fourth of July, it's understandable that things get hectic, but that's exactly when clear communication and proper line management matter the most. If management has any questions about this review, I encourage you to review your security camera footage between 9:52 PM and 9:58 PM on the Fourth of July. It should verify exactly what occurred and how the line was handled. I sincerely hope this was an isolated incident, but I also hope management takes this as an opportunity to improve how closing procedures are communicated and enforced so future customers aren't put in the same situation.

Very fine espresso +Patisserie Francais Macaroons,pain…read morechocolat, tart apricot The genuine dealio down to the owner Baguette, chocolate cheesecake wow! Bag the diet and enjoy Comme Ill faut

Peninsula Pastries is hands-down the BEST French patisserie in the desert! They won the Best of the…read moreDesert award again this year and are always packed with patrons. The food quality is exceptional. Baked fresh overnight, the passion that the owner has for creating great food shows. The ambience is French inspired, but authentic, not kitschy. Try the KOUIGN-AMANN! It is the most caramelized, flaky/crunchy spiral of layered pastry and sugar and butter you'll ever eat. If you want something, a little softer, their bread pudding is outstanding. Makes a great dessert when friends are over.