Our breakfast started out a little "iffy" as they tried to work out who our server was. But once we got our coffee and placed our order everything went smoothly. We both got pancakes and bacon. First time in a long time I asked for extra crispy bacon and got it! It was perfect! We would definitely come back next trip. read more

CJ's Diner - Short stack and extra crispy bacon. - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I have been here from time to time over the years. Love the service and the food is good. It's a must try if you are in town or live I. palm Desert. It's a cute cafe. read more

Food is so great. Glad they are back open. Service we had Pam and she was so attentive to making sure that everything was done to our satisfaction. Amazing Service. They just did an update and the inside is so crisp and clean. Great job everyone. read more

Food was cooked we, made daily French toast great bread made well. all workers, very polite and helpful nice looking inside(clean) read more

A hidden gem. If you want a quick meal in a nice clean diner, this is the place. The service is great and you are likely not to have a wait. Lots of friendly locals so you know it's good. read more

Best Diner in the valley! The staff is pleasant, Over the years I've met CJ and the family and they very nice to see. the food is fantastic and I really enjoy coming in. Thank you CJ and the team! see you again soon! read more

Nice place for a family lunch, the only complaint I had was the rim of my water glass was dirty read more

CJ's Diner - 2 eggs over easy Sausage Fruit - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I was ending vacation at the J Dub and I wanted to go big for breakfast. I was looking for Country Fried Steak and Eggs. After some searching I found CJ's on the way out. The staff was so nice and was immediately greeted. Food was ordered and came out piping hot. Sooo I have this thing about over medium eggs. Always order them and they are either too runny or over done. I have to say, they came out perfect!! Thank you!!! Be back. Service and food were great!! read more

CJ's Diner - Country Fried Steak and Eggs - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Wow what a disappointment,we where seated waited 10 minutes and at that point had wave down a server to take our order(and the restaurant was not busy)I had the pastrami which was maybe 2 slices very fatty on grease bread(should have returned it)wife's Burger with had the same grap pastrami on it,never refilled our drinks or came back to check on us,just dropped off the check,also the carpeting is filthy and gross,very unappetizing to look at.iI know this place is not fine dining but at least clean the carpet read more

Came here while visiting before playing a round of golf a few weeks ago. It's a perfect stop in diner for a quick good bite. * I ordered a standard breakfast of hash browns, over easy eggs, and bacon. I asked for the hash browns to be well done which they didn't do a great job with, but the bacon and eggs were good. My girlfriend got the blueberry pancakes which she enjoyed. The winner of the meal was the biscuits and gravy. Very good. I definitely recommend the biscuits and gravy. * We got two coffees with our meals but we were still surprised when the bill came and it was close to $50. That meal look like $50 to you? Especially for a diner. So wasn't too happy with that but overall still good. With the hash brown mistake, and price, I'll give it 4 stars read more

CJ's Diner - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We discovered this spot during the pandemic and make sure to stop here whenever we're in town! The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating, happy to mix and match items on the menu to suit your needs! The menu has plenty to choose from satisfying even picky (keto) eaters like me! Don't let the industrial park setting fool you, the outdoor patio is lovely with greenery and shade frequented by hummingbirds! The perfect breakfast and lunch spot! read more

CJ's Diner - The patio is beautiful and the hummingbirds stopped by throughout the meal! - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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I really like this place. It's great food and nice people working there. Alot of locals go here

Great and friendly service and food was delicious. Fresh baked cinnamon rolls right out of the oven were an u expected treat.

Everything was fabulous! Had the Eggs Benedict and they were delicious. Definitely worth it for a little extra drive. Can't wait to return.

Veronica's service was such a wholesome experience with my friends and I! The food was comforting and full of flavor! Veronica is the goat! read more

CJ's Diner - Corned Beef Hash - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I have eaten at this restaurant a few times now. I have never had a bad meal at this restaurant. The food is off the chain fantastic. The waiters and waitresses are all very pleasant. They are very friendly, pleasant, polite and professional. Our waiter that we request every time we go is Antonio. this young man always make my wife and I very comfortable and always takes care of business. He never lets our drink cups get close to empty, if he gets busy and can't make it back to our table, then someone else takes over. The service is terrific and Antonio is one of the best waiters we have ever had in any restaurant we've ever gone to. I give CJ's 10 stars and thank you Antonio! Pat & Dominga Westcott. read more

Visiting the area from out of town, phenomenal service, waitress Veronica was attentive and the food came out fast. I will definitely come here again read more

Great food, great service and employees were appreciative of our patronage. Will definitely eat here again when we're in town!

Stopped by for lunch after an appointment near by and what a great find!! This is a true neighborhood diner hidden amongst a large business park. They have a beautiful garden and with the daytime temp only reaching 80 degrees today, the garden was the perfect place for a quiet relaxing lunch! My husband tried their Monte Cristo sandwich which he loved! I had a half-order BBQ chicken salad which was the perfect size to fill me and was really flavorful. Staff are friendly and now we have a new "go to" breakfast and lunch spot when we are in east Palm Desert! read more

Oooo so you found the most hidden awesome gem in the desert. This place is my absolute favorite breakfast spot. It's an old school feel with a counter top and the best friendly staff in the desert. My favorite is the Huevos Rancheros, with the Mexican rice... omgggg Can't find it better anywhere else. Another notable mention is the Monte Cristo which is uniquely crafted too perfection. Veronica, Alyssa & Cynthia always roll out a red carpet for me and I've always felt at home. It's the kind of place you just keep coming back to because it's never as good anywhere else. Hidden in the trees the patio is shaded and a cool atmosphere also for the winter and spring months. I highly recommend this place especially if home town diners are your type of food. Enjoy read more

Went here based on Yelp reviews, and they weren't wrong - delicious breakfast today with great service! Wife and I drove up, not quite sure what to expect, as it's located off the main streets (its off both Cook and Hovely), but worth traveling into the business park to find. Patio dining during the pandemic, but plenty of tables. Broad menu with breakfast standards as well as some great specialties, we had today's special (Huevos Rancheros) and wife tried the French Toast made with cinnamon egg bread. WOW. Delicious, everything was really good, maybe a little undersalted, but that's a good thing - you can always add salt, but you're in trouble if there's too much to begin with! The only thing that pulled it down from 5 stars was - as good as it was - nothing was really extraordinary. They deserve a solid A, maybe not an A+ Our waitress Veronica was great - SO sweet and helpful with a great attitude, but also businesslike and accurate, and was moving constantly keeping our waters full and checking in on us regularly, checking all her other tables, and we still felt like we got her full attention. Good job CJ's, we'll be back next time we're in Indio or Palm Desert! read more

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Hidden Gem. Always our go to when we come out to Palm Desert. Located in a small shopping plaza. You would never think it is even there. Place has that nostalgic feel to it. Staff are very kind and friendly. I always order the Country Fried Steak. Comes with country fried steak smothered in gravy. Along with eggs, hash browns and toast. The steak is cooked to perfection and the batter is amazing. The gravy that covers it is the best tasting gravy I've ever had. The eggs and hash browns are always a great compliment to this meal. Very hearty and very filling. Ended up buying a t-shirt to support this business. Highly recommend read more

Such a great hidden gem. Had the huevos ranchero and it was deliscious. The sauce was very flavorful. Next time I'm in town will definitely stop here again. Forgot to take a pic. read more

Typical diner food with good service and quiet environment. We have been here multiple times when we visit PS and it is consistently good.

Searched for a local breakfast place in Palm Desert and found this lovely local establishment. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. It was a bit warm inside the restaurant (maybe a/c wasn't working properly??) and so I asked if they would please turn up the ceiling fan. Without hesitation, they did. The food was super yummy, as well as their coffee. Their menu has a great variety. The waitress mentioned that they post daily specials on their Facebook page. Definitely stop by and give this place a try. read more

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We had our kids soccer game nearby and wanted breakfast and as locals are tired of waiting 45 minutes to an hour to eat at usual breakfast spots in town so we decided to try Cjs since it was down the street. Definitely did not disappoint the service was good and very nice people working there. Food was excellent . And the ambiance of being in a diner style restaurant was nice and brought back memories when I was a kid . Would definitely keep coming back read more

Tasty short stack of buttermilk pancakes with fresh berries and whipped cream; no need for syrup. Had to guild the lily with a classic hot chocolate read more

CJ's Diner - Hot chocolate - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

SPOT ON!!! It's go time. Service: friendly speediness: check Food: incredible! They got the bacon AND the hash browns RIGHT. Way to go. read more

CJs really hits the spot! Delicious breakfast with tons of options for everyone. Highly recommend the breakfast sandwich or veggie burrito. And the fries are delicious! Veronica took excellent care of us! We will for sure be back! Also-the regulars have their own coffee mugs hanging at the bar. So cute! read more

Awesome family diner in Palm Desert. Best breakfast I've had out in a long time. Blueberry pancakes hit the spot. If your in the area it's a must go. Don't be scared by the location. Food is great and the owners were super nice and engaged everyone. read more

I haven't been to a diner since the pandemic. It's a shame, because I love diners and CJ's diner fulfilled my craving. I want to give us particular thanks to Omar and Veronica for providing excellent service. We got the chili cheese omelette with hashbrowns and the corned beef hash with hashbrowns as well. Two coffees to boot. It hit the spot. It was empty when we went in there, granted, it was the slow season on a summer Thursday morning. It's a shame that diner-style restaurants today charge high prices for basic comfort food. I will be an ardent supporter of CJ's diner, because it's places like this that we need to keep alive, especially here in sleepy Palm Springs. I will recommend coming here to others and will be returning here on my next go-around to Palm Springs. read more

Wow! This place is a gem! Phenomenal service, nice atmosphere and the food was spectacular! We had the chorizo & eggs,delicious and the salsa was so flavorful! And a daily special, homemade cinnamon roll French toast...one of the best things I've ever had for breakfast. Served with fresh berries and warm syrup. Veronica was our server, she was incredibly gracious and attentive. Highly recommend this place! read more

What a hidden gem! I was walking my dog while waiting for my car to get an engine and transmission oil change, and we stumbled across this secret restaurant, nestled in between every imaginable automobile repair and accessory shop imaginable. There's a lovely outdoor patio space, providing as much sun or shade as you'd like. Veronica and her teammates provided me and Turbo very attentive service, including a special order diced chicken breast just for him. Yes, Turbo is a dog. I had a difficult time deciding between the Monte Cristo or French Dip, and ultimately went with the former (because, other than at Disneyland's Blue Bayou, where else can you get a good Monte Cristo?) and CJ's did not disappoint. It was scrumptious and totally recommended. I'll be back in another 5,000 miles ... and maybe go for the French Dip ... read more

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We were in Palm Desert visiting family and was looking for a breakfast spot prior to hitting the road to San Diego. We found CJ's had good reviews on Yelp and went for it. The waitstaff was really great. You could tell it a local spot and everyone was really friendly. The breakfast was really good and they had enough options for our kids (4 and 6). If we were in the area again, we would definitely go back! read more

CJ's Diner - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Pancakes and bacon were great! Prices maybe a little high but still worth it. Service was nice and quick! read more

This is a hidden treasure! Have eaten here a few times and service is great and the food is wonderful! Just the right amount to satisfy your appetite! Open floor seating table or booth but not noisy. Dine outside too. Seems to cater to local crowd BUT everyone needs to eat here! Save us a booth! read more

The valleys best kept secret...great service, food is ALWAYS on point!! Love/hate with sharing

In Palm Desert for mid week get a way. On the way out googled near by breakfast - so glad I did. CJ's is such a welcome change from overpriced resort food and chain restaurants. Real ,fresh, well constructed, well prepared , well presented diner staples. Our server, Rose, was attentive and charming. Highly recommend this hidden desert gem. read more

A lovely choice for breakfast or lunch, Antonio greeted & seated us on the patio for a lovely breakfast. Shaded & surrounded by flowering bushes made for a lovely outdoor experience. Well prepared bacon & eggs, a delicious omelette & pancake with excellent hash browns made for a lovely breakfast It's amazing how many places have no idea how to prepare bacon & eggs always serving undercooked bacon, not a fan! We will be returning to try their lunch menu. read more

Here for business for one day. Decided on CJ's for breakfast. Open till 2 only.. must be good. I decided on chicky fried steak n eggs. The. It having fried chicky with mashed, coleslaw yum. And Navy bean today. I love fried chicken. It just could t do it for breakfast. Haha so I get fried cube steak!! Makes Sence to me... hey I got eggs... Well the food came out and wow the Thursday chicken was a half of chicken!!! Wow and verry moist. He loved the gravy too. My fried steak was yummy too. And of course we got desert. Apple pie for boy yumm and lots of cinnamon. I got carrot cake togo read more

CJ's Diner - Fried chicky - Diners Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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