This place was in the middle of nowhere but thank goodness it was on our road trip path! We found it on our way to Arizona and we were hungry! We decided to get the carne asada plate which was a special and it was surprisingly DELICIOUS. I'm very picky about my carne asada but this was so good. Will be coming back here when we go this way again. Ladies serving us were very helpful and very nice. We felt very welcomed. read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - Carne asada plate with eggs and beans special - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

Misleading. It is a restaurant that has a coffee shop, but the coffee shop has its own hours and you won't know until you go inside, and they tell you that it is closed but the restaurant is still open. Hours here don't match the hours that the coffee shop is open, so it is very misleading. Both the restaurant and coffee shop need to be separated with their own names and own hours, saving people some time of having to walk in here. read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - Coffee shop but is a restaurant? - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

I have come here for decades as this was the only place to stop between OC & Phoenix. I've seen this place grow, they've added a lot of amenities; outdoor patio, more tables, shade structures, some form of housing. The only thing that has not improved is the food.. Maybe I was Yong & hungry in the past but now I've been here knowing what good food is, unfortunately the food here is marginal at best, the service is slow & the bathrooms are the same, not upgraded or more accommodating. The outside patio is very nice, plenty of shade & you can enjoy the breeze during spring. Today; we had the French dip & burger with fries. The French dip was weak & small, the fries were lukewarm, the Burger was a Burger, kinda hard to mess up. read more

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Great spot for a decent quick bite, restroom break, and to fuel up. The staff was friendly, and the food came out fast. The space is clean, spacious, and well-maintained. Perfect for a convenient stop on the go. read more

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Quick pit stop and it did exactly what we needed it to do. Super convenient right after filling up on gas, and the place was clean--including the restrooms. We were seated right away and service was quick. Food-wise, it was a bit of a mix. The biscuits and gravy weren't our favorite, but the pancakes were actually really good and definitely the highlight. Overall, a solid, easy stop when you're on the road. Would come back for the convenience and quick service alone. read more

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Sat out a rainstorm here. Soup, liver and onions, tuna melt with fries, coffee, and herbal tea. Food was good, especially the three beans and ham soup. Mellow relaxed family vibe. Good service until the food arrived but then the server only came by once and did not even take the used plates. Had to get my own menu to check the desserts. Men's restroom has only one stall. Slow Wi-Fi read more

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This is a coffee shop so my expectations were not high however, our I enjoyed everything about this place. I did t get our servers name but she was so sweet & attentive. I opted to try the daily special of carne asada burrito & it did not disappoint. Everything was fresh & homemade. Husband had bacon burger & it was an old time coffee shop burger...if you know, you know. I love stopping at small places like this & supporting their success. Will stop again next time we are driving through. The place was clean...super clean! read more

This is a fun little restaurant gift shop on the way to camping or Vegas. The staff are sweet and welcoming. The prices are a little higher then expected but the food is really good and the place is very clean read more

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This is my second time here in 2 days the food and service here is great. The area is a little bit busy, which has nothing to do with the business but sometimes it's nice to sit out there and watch all the motorcycles and people as you eat. The french fries were a little tough, but I let them sit a while before eating maybe that had something to do with it although my coworker said the same no big deal. Service is great, awesome stop. I would definitely be returning. read more

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Great food! Tuna salad so good and fresh and large. Carne asada burritos good too. Pricey as is all places. $60 with tip. read more

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Super clean inside .Restroom were really clean. I had the half soup half sandwich the soup was NOT good at all . Sandwich was basic My husband liked his cheese burger and fries . Probably will not stop again read more

This is more of a necessity stop, but the food is sufficient, but priced at a point based on the fact that it is the only option in the vicinity. FOOD: I had the salad and it was perfectly sufficient SERVICE/AMBIANCE: diner style restaurant with perfectly adequate service PRICE: quite pricey with salads in the $20 range and most entrées in that range as well PARKING: easy enough in nearby street parking read more

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Driving from Arizona back to Cali, google led me to the Chiriaco Summit as there isn't any food places after you cross into California for about 100 miles. The customer service was good. The food was good and filling. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. read more

This business has been around for 91 years in the hinterlands on the highway ( now US10). That's crazy. Everything you need as a traveler, including a diner. Prices are supersized. Weirdly, the George Patton Museum is next door. We always stop here passing thru from Phoenix, or to Phoenix. read more

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This place is amazing,. Everything you want in a diner off the highway. They have Date cake made in house sweetened with only dates and an amazing coffee shop with great matcha along with coconut milk....exit 173 read more

Friendly, attentive service. Very delicious food. Busy but family feel. Will return when traveling to/from California on I-10. Senior special. read more

Another great diner on your way to LA or Phoenix. Food is great. Breakfast all day. The service can be slow since there's 1 server handling the whole diner at times. On the way back we bought a whole apple pie for the family since we tried 1 slice on the way there. Homemade pies are $30 and if you use credit cards there's a 3% charge now. read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - Apple pie - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

The perfect pit stop on an otherwise boring drive. Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop is a local eatery/diner that shares a parking lot with a gas station in the middle of nowhere. This small hole in the wall specializes in breakfast food and locally sourced goods. They have a variety of dried fruits, nuts, candy, and pre-packed road snacks. Their dessert menu includes cheese cakes, speciality breads, and pie. I've never met a banana bread I didn't buy.. so of course I snagged a slice. This bread was topped with light frosting and pecans, giving it the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch. Their bathrooms are also much nicer than any gas station. Highly recommend adding this spot to your next desert drive. read more

184/2024 Well this was a nice stop on our way home from Blythe. Stopped for a cup of coffee to keep hubby awake! Not too friendly, i gathered due to close to closing time???? It had a gift shop inside and I purchased a ref magnet for ! read more

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Come here for anything EXCEPT the food. Super overpriced and small burgers $14-$15 for the burgers with a bag of chips/fries. The tuna melt was sweet and tasted like chicken, fries were gross. $1.50 for a side of ranch. I think they're totally abusing the fact that it's the only place to get a meal for miles. That's not cool. We always stop here for coffee, snacks, restroom etc. today was our first time ordering food and my family and I are so disappointed we feel like we've been scammed . Don't get the food here. read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - Lettuce wrap cheese burger $13.95, I took one bite. - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

Great food. Very clean place. All the food was really good and great service. The biscuits and gravy were amazing and not too heavy. Pancakes were perfect. Very large portions. We shared one plate and still had leftovers. read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - Biscuits and Gravy, hash browns, pancakes, eggs & bacon - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

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We just wanted to get away for the day so we started driving east and passed Palm Springs and kept going on the 10 fwy. We stopped here as we did before and decided to eat and today it was quite so so waiting! With windows all around and a view of the mountains our server was Cynthia and she was very nice checking to make sure everything was good! The food never disappoints! read more

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Chiriaco Summit is a tradition for me and us. I've been around the Coachella Valley 61 years. My employment carried me from Yuma to Coachella Valley and the Colorado River to Page and beyond. I-10 to the 210 to 5 and the 127 was my parental health care mantra. The Chiriaco Summit Cafe and it's sundries are a road gift staple. Date shakes, date cookies, half pounds of dates have ridden in my vehicles - for awhile. Reading and documenting historical markers across the region I learned the importance of Southern California born General George Patton and the vast Desert Training Center. One of his myriad Tankers was my supervisor decades ago. July 2024, on the final leg of a swift marathon drive we stopped here. Burger, burning hot crinkle fries, root beer float, strawberry shake. Lots of water too. Cool dining room, historical photos and local art on the walls. Clean restrooms. We enjoyed every bit of our meal, interactions with staff and the 91 years of Mojave Desert history and development represented here. I am sure my mentor "Water Project Bob" filled his share of gas tanks and ate his share of burgers as he stitched his own historical fabric in the region 70 years ago. The Chiriaco Famoly built a bustling oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert, leaving their mark on modern history. I am honored to participate. read more

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Oh no! What once was a great place for food is now a tourist trap! The food is over priced and the quantity and quality is poor. The service is mundane and interior lacks design. The outer patio is simple with a small touch of nostalgic remembrance of the original owners. Alas it is another conglomerate franchise with customers told to use the "gas station" bathroom across the street because it's the same owner. I ordered a simple sandwich BLT($15.00 plus tax) with fries and was a bit taken back at how little ingredients I had. I even took two tomatoes and a side of lettuce from my accompanied guest to fill my desire for a good sandwich and my hunger. My advice to you, save your money head down to the city of Indio eat there you will have better food choices and it's only another 30-40 minute drive. read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - Outdoor patio area, dogs allowed and shrine and plaque to ponder. My skimpy sandwich I added extra tomato and lettuce to. - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

GETTING HERE: I-10 is really long. I mean, really long and really straight. I would very much recommend adding this on your GPS and checking out the area. The Summit is quite large and full of things to do and see. REVIEW: This is a nice place to stop for a respite if you're in the area. There's a Chevron, a museum, a Foster's, and a few other places. But, my crew was hangry so we headed to the Coffee Shop. It was a good time. The wait staff were insanely busy; it was lunch time when we stopped in for a rest. There were two ladies on the floor and they were booking it! Props to those that work in the food industry post-shutdown. We (kind of) seated ourselves and decided to choose our food asap to make the best use of our time. We ordered a garden salad and the turkey sandwich. They were both just OK at best. There are things for sale as you enter the restaurant: shirts, blankets, postcards, etc. Check those out! This location is rich with history of the Chiriaco family. History should be preserved and respected and this location does that almost perfectly. Ask someone about the family history, it's fascinating. read more

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Last meal out on our road trip home. We haven't stopped here in probably 2-3 years. Last time we came we had a terrible experience. We were very sad because I have been stopping here since my grandson was 3. He is now 27! I'm glad we gave it another go. The same ladies were here working like in the past. It was good to see them again. The patio is now enclosed with umbrellas on the table. Courtyard is so beautiful and gift shop is expanded. It was just like it was before! Staff is friendly and efficient, food was good and hot. Looks like we are back to stopping here. At least for ice cream. read more

Literally have driven past this place for the past 50 years and never stopped. So is it great... no, but it is decent. Slow service got my order wrong, but it was very clean and a nice place to stop. Gotta try everything at least once... right! read more

This was the worst restaurant I have ever eaten at. I wish i tok a picture of the food i received. I ordered an egg sandwich. Believe it when I say that is all I received. One egg between 2 pieces of toast. This sandwich did not come with lettuce or tomato. The owner should be embarrassed to serve food like this. To say the least I was very disappointed. read more

Food is the definition of mid. The service is unbelievably awful. Never got a refill on our soda, or water, the waitress never checked up on us. We waited for our bill to be told we pay up front, after going to the cash register we waited another 10 minutes to pay. It's a restaurant that relies on the hungry road tripper, and it shows. read more

A beautiful little spot in the wide open spaces between Indio and Blythe - an oasis away from the CRAZY L.A. drivers! Absolutely wonderful bilingual servers in a family-friendly environment. The food is not fancy, but it is GOOD, in reasonable portions and at a good price. If you are hungry and/or need to duck out of traffic a bit, this is definitely the place to stop! read more

This coffee shop is a real gem tucked away in the middle of the desert. Service and food are equally good and it has that cool coffee shop/diner feel. Sat at the counter...brought back old memories of another time and place. read more

The hamburger was very good, they cook it well done so if you like a bit less cooked tell them in advance. That being said the meat was super tasty and it's fresh ground beef not frozen as the fri melt waitress said with pride! She was super sweet, both of them seemed so Pleasant! The curly fries were yummy yum yum! Yay read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - The space of the restaurant. - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

This place is an oasis in a desert. Literally! Located in a place nothing else is around for miles! So you would think they can sell anything junk cuz no other food shops are around. Wrong! Their burgers are one of the best in California and fries, too! prices are competitive also. $10.95 burger, fries for $1 more. If you ever drive on Interstate 10 towards Arizona, you should stop by Chiriaco Summit for a pee stop and a burger. My husband and I highly recommend. Oh by the way, there's a museum "George Patton Memorial Museum" next to it. Patton brought his battalion to practice for desert battle in Africa in WWll time here. read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - WWll time tanks. - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

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Awesome roadside stop. Quick, yummy, clean. This was my first time here. Full service restaurant.

Hear me out.... Best pancakes of my entire life. Prices are high but you are stuck in the middle of the desert. The pancakes are totally worth it. Just get those and nothing else. read more

Stopped on the way to Phoenix for a quick breakfast. Clean. Reasonable. Good service. Will stop again.

Seemed to be just a bit better than many American cafes. A good patty melt made with grilled red onions and served with some pretty darn good crinkle-cut fries. Service was very pleasant. Food came out promptly with a full house and fresh patrons sitting every moment. Kitchen is very efficient. Some outdoor seating available on the beautiful patio area. Sit facing the door because there is a lot of riff raff stopping through tot use the surprisingly mostly clean restrooms. Lots and lots of people. Very friendly servers keep it all moving smoothly. Don't hesitate to stop here if needed. Dicks read more

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This Restaurant is an excellent in between gig, especially when you're able to call in your order to go about 10-15 Miles Away or a great little pit stop. Short Review: I ordered the Grande Burrito. Bacon, Sausage, Hand, Egg, Hash Browns/Potatoes, Cheese with Salsa & Hot Sauce on the side. I'm a light weight, so I bypassed the Salsa and Hot Sauce. The Burrito was very delicious and fairly affordable. I highly recommend. read more

Chiriaco Summit Coffee Shop - Grande Burrito - Burgers Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

Yummy food and great service two more last stops before heading to Arizona. The food is very good, the French toast were very filling read more

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We stopped at your location back in April and ate breakfast on our way back home to Indiana. Everything was great. I had bought a coffee cup that had the word CALIFORNIA on it. It was on a shelf by the cash register. I have tried to send several emails and left numerous messages on Vicky Shracko's voice mail but no answer. I am trying to get another cup. I fell in love with this coffee cup and when I got home, some of the paint is gone from the lip of the cup. Can someone please help me? Thank you, Roxane T. read more