Really cozy place to have brunch at. We had the steak chilaquiles with tomatillo sauce. The sauce was a little sour for me but was good apart from that. For a dessert we had the buttermilk pancakes and they were amazingly fluffy. The coffees we had were the caramel latte and the horchata latte. They were darker than i expected especially the horchata but good. The servers were very attentive and quick with anything you asked for. The food also came by fairly quickly. Would come here again. read more

Cups Cafe - Buttermilk pancakes. Tomatillo sauce chilaquiles with steak. Side of potatoes in a cup. Horchata latte and caramel latte. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Came to Cups in early July 2026, I ordered the eggs Benedict, it was really good. Home fries were good as well. My wife and son ordered a couple of the French toast options, and both were great! The Brulee French toast borders on dessert, it's a big portion and sweet, delicious! Also ordered a side of bacon, really good. They pour a good coffee as well. Service was perfect for a breakfast spot, kept coffee cup full! read more

Great breakfast spot in palm desert close to the 10! We've visited two different years during Coachella weekends and both times were great. They know caffeine! Their cold brew and cappuccinos are fabulous and I ordered the brewed ice tea which was fresh and much needed. For breakfast we order the French Toast, side of scrambled eggs, avocado and fruit cup. Everything was really yummy! French toast was great but a little thick and wish it was slightly thinner so all the bread in the middle was touched by custard. Fruit was fresh and avocado was perfect. Lots of butter in the eggs but I wasn't upset! Service is fast and friendly. They have indoor seating that is super cute and the outdoor for when it's nice out. read more

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Mexican inspired breakfast, brunch, lunch spot. I was told the most popular item was the Chilaquiles so I ordered that. It was fine, but nothing amazing. It had more tortilla chips than anything else. My husband got the huevos rancheros that was better than the Chilaquiles. We also shared the zucchini pancakes. They were good but a little undercooked. It would've been nice if they served it with real maple syrup, but I could tell it was a cheap syrup. The cappuccino was just OK. The coffee quality was not great. Overall, it was an average experience. read more

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I am sooooo thankful i went to cups cafe!!!!! Best place ever!!!!! To start off the restaurant is adorable, they have an outdoor seating area as well. Our servers were FANTASTIC! They were so nice and very attentive. The food was out of this world!!!!!! We decided to get a breakfast sandwich, ahi poke tostadas and the chile relleno special wow wow wow!!!!! For drinks we got some green juice and rusa! What an amazing place! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Came here for brunch and it was SO good. I had crème brûlée French toast.with blueberries. It was the lightest and freshest French toast I've ever had!! read more

Cups Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Delicious breakfast, fast service, and a cozy, always-busy vibe. Crispy bacon every time. Best breakfast spot around! Coffees are also delicious read more

Cups Cafe - Traditional eggs Benedict Added avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

The food was so gooooooood! I don't usually like conchas but it was bomb with the cream filling, not too sweet. The chilaquiles was one of the best I've had in a while. The crab Benedict was super soft and wasn't too wet or moist. The yolk wasn't too runny. Service 10/10 very friendly & kind! We were greeted by all the staff walking in. Ambiance was comforting, and we liked the nice touches of cups all around the restaurant. I will definitely be returning here for breakfast! read more

Cups Cafe - Pumpkin Concha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Food here is delightful! The chilaquiles are full of flavor but most importantly- authentic! I feel like I was eating chilaquiles that my mom makes! They also have Pan Dulce available that is made fresh daily- highly recommend trying the Guava Empanadas (so delicious!) Service is great- it feels like one big family! The place does get busy , but how can it not? The food is great! read more

Cups Cafe - Green chilaquiles with scrambled eggs and chorizo. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Cups is a friendly, nearby neighborhood restaurant with a nice interior and pleasant patio. We were greeted enthusiastically and walked to our table. Service was quick and efficient. Our food was great, my Shrimp Frittata was superb. My wife enjoyed her scramble. We'll be back . read more

Cups Cafe - Shrimp Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We found this place by doing a ChatGPT search for a locally owned breakfast place and this place popped up. What a find! The food was amazing! They have a nice variety of coffee drinks and the cold brew comes with lots of coffee ice cubes so your coffee doesn't dilute! . We had French toast, blueberry lemon pancakes with bacon and eggs and everything including the service was great. We will be back! read more

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Have to come a little early or it starts getting packed fast, the place felt nice and cozy, and the food was a bit expensive but worth it and the food was big and very delicious and filling. read more

Cups Cafe - Carmel Latte (had to stir but was yummy without stirring too). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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A pleasant find with an outside patio to enjoy the beautiful morning while sipping coffee or enjoying a Bloody Mary. The wait staff are friendly. Of special note however is their Crème Brulee French Toast! Literally the best breakfast/brunch offering I have experienced dining out in years! read more

Cups Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Tried this place for the first time & coffee was amazing as well as the food. Service is excellent & ambience is on point. Food is so fresh & delicious read more

Cups Cafe - Build your own omelette,fries, & English muffin with a side of pancakes to try. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Lobster omelet out of this world! Fish tacos were great! Lattes were wonderful! Outside patio for the dog was a great addition for the whole family! read more

What a little gem in the desert! First time and won't be our last! The food was delicious and fresh. Everything had FLAVOR, if you know what I mean. Ordered the ranchero steak omelette special, the huevos rancheros and the French toast drizzled with caramel and condensed milk. Damn. I am literally drooling as I type. We scarfed everything down so no picture of food. That good. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu, oh and their coffee, which I didn't get to try because I had exceeded my quota of caffeine for the day. And the service, outstanding! All so attentive and friendly. Nothing but good things. Glad we finally got to try it!!! See you soon, Cups Cafe! read more

Cups Cafe - Wall decor with cups, freaking cute! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I came here to have coffee and breakfast while my car was being serviced nearby. I had my work computer with me and unfortunately, there is no Wi-Fi available. What kind of café doesn't provide a guest network these days? I have eaten here before and their food is typically consistently good. However, I was very disappointed this time that they lack this basic customer service. read more

Had a great breakfast at Cups Cafe this morning. I ordered the El Ranchero Omelette and a strawberry matcha. My husband had the Chile Verde Omelette Special that was not on the menu, and an iced tea. My Ranchero Omelette was very tasty. The chorizo was flavorful without being spicy or greasy. The order came with a big side of potatoes that were perfectly seasoned and roasted. My strawberry matcha was perfect! My husband also really enjoyed his Chile Verde Omelette served with fresh tortilla chips and beans which he said were great. Fresh iced tea, too. Service was very good as well! Will definitely be back! read more

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4 of us enjoyed our breakfast at this cute spot. Our server was attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our meal. The food was well made and quite fresh - we were all satisfied. The coffee was delicious. We'll be back. read more

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I had breakfast here Saturday with a couple of buddies prior to golfing. I didn't even look at the menu, so I can't offer an opinion on that. The server described a chili verde omelette with pork, chips and beans. I went full force with that. Great meal. Price? I don't know, friend of mine treated. Taste, was terrific. Homemade chips too. We sat on the patio. Pleasant environment for a Saturday morning. The service was outstanding, with all of the servers and bussers pitching-in wherever needed. There are many breakfast options in the desert, but most are mediocre at best. This shoots to the top of my list. read more

The food was less than mediocre. I tried the shrimp frittata and it was soupy and not good!! I sent it back and got avocado toast. Easy enough? Nope! They managed to mess that up too with bread that's not toasted and avocado mash from a bag. One slice of tomato and a boiled piece of onion that was supposed to be pickled onion. It did not even have vinegar. We got an order of pancakes that was $10 and received one small pancake. Probably the worst breakfast I've ever paid for. The service was okay. Our server got mad at another server for taking our order but she was just trying to be nice and saw we were ready to order. He came up to her while she was taking our order and told her "why are you stealing my table??" Cringe!!!! Ambiance was nice and that's why I gave it 1 star. Trust me when I say skip this place and try all the better breakfast spots in the desert! read more

Cups Cafe - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Well-oiled machine, with everyone working together, covering each other, providing superb service for superb food. Love the place!

Really friendly experience. Staff is attentive and welcoming. I had the egg sandwich which was super tasty. One of the best I've had at a restaurant. The sun dried paste and spicy mayo made it. Everything was cooked perfectly. I'd come back! read more

I came on a Sunday around 10a and luckily didn't have a long wait time. My waitress was super nice and accommodating. There is a decent amount of seating inside and out, but it wasn't too loud as all the tables were full. I was happy about that as someone who is soft spoken and can't hear that well. The food was absolutely amazing and one of the best breakfast I have had in the valley. I can't wait to show friends and out of towners this spot! read more

Cups Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Little mom and pop breakfast stop with a modern flare. I ordered the steak (medium) and eggs and added cheese but my steak was more rare and they forgot my cheese. However the waiter promptly fixed that and brought me a brand new plate of eggs with cheese . The steak and the chimichuri that it came with were both delicious. Also the home style potato's were nice and crispy! The waiter was good! read more

Cups Cafe - Steak and eggs and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Food here is yummy the service was lacking, our waitress with red hair was very short and indifferent. Her demeanor toward my family and I was inappropriate. We felt uncomfortable and unwelcome. Fix this and this place is so good. read more

Cups Cafe - Build your own omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

This place has a great vibe, the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. It was a busy Sunday and we waited may 10 min. Sat by the kitchen and got to see all of the amazing items come out (which made it difficult to pick just one for myself). My party of four all went for the Chilliquilles. 2 red and 2 green 3 with steak and one with chorizo. The flavor for the sauces were outstanding. They were rich with flavor. Our steaks were cooked to perfection for all of our taste. The waiter even brought us chili oil for the fire moths that were with us who like everything extra spicy. The one thing that I did not like was that the tortilla chips were not crunchy at all. They tasted like they had been pre made and sitting in a chaffing dish. I prefer to have mine cooked "as ordered" fresh and crispy and super hot. My eggs were uneven, 1 was runny and the other over cooked and solid no runny yolk like I ordered. The steak was well seasoned and solid juicy. This was not a cheap cut of meat or a skinny overcooked piece of carne asada. I loved it and my friends loved theirs as well. The chorizo was good quality and tasted great as well. Ordered a side of potatoes and they tasted like they were premade in a chaffing dish and not cooked fresh. Overall the food was good, and the prices for the food are fair. I would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. Thank you for the great experience and amazing customer service. read more

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One of my favorite breakfast restaurants in the area. Great service and food is consistently good. I would recommend if you are looking for a good quick breakfast spot. read more

We were looking forward to breakfast and we were disappointed. The restaurant had a dirty wet rag smell. The chocolate milk was spoiled. They ran out of salmon lox which was 2/4 dishes. We asked for a side of toast never got it. We had to give a new order for a breakfast they did not have and the waiter never came for the order. I ended up sharing meals to make my meal. Pancakes were bland. Cheap ketchup. Coffee mediocre. Would not recommend or go back. read more

Came here for breakfast today, the place was busy but we were able to get seated right away. Cute little place is decorated with lots of tea cups, hence the name cups cafe. I ordered the Huevos divorciados which is two eggs on a tortilla each one comes in a different sauce, one is red sauce and the other is a green sauce. My favorite was the red. It comes with beans too. I liked that it was not a heavy meal. My husband ordered the traditional eggs Benedict, which are served with aside of potatoes. I was craving something sweet so I ordered a single seasonal pancake . I was looking forward to a good cup of coffee but I was slightly disappointed. The latte was not that good. I could tell that it was bottled vanilla syrup and it lacked the coffee taste. This is more of a food place not a drink or coffee place. read more

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Great food, great service, and a convenient location makes this place a go to breakfast place in Palm Desert.

1. Breakfast place without fresh squeezed OJ? Pathetic 2. Flies galore on the patio. No fans or any measures to keep them away from patrons. Makes any patio dining experience awful. 3. Plastic bags instead of paper bags so the takeout containers can't stay upright. It's California. Plastic bags are illegal. Get rigid paper bags. read more

I have wanted to try this restaurant many of times, which my wife has visited a few times. There is not a bad mark here, maybe parking but this is not their issue. Seating was quick and service beat as soon as we sat. Drinks we offered and we kept it to non-alcohol this morning. Black tea and hibiscus tea. Both freak brewed and ice cold. Started with a lox and bagel, and surprising amount of salmon. No skimping here. I had the Cups omelette, Brie cheesecake apples, onions and cilantro. Interesting combo, but overall very tasty. The wife got steak and eggs and the steak was cooked perfectly to order and a great cut of meat. Very tasty. The location is nice. Busy. Bright sinking and very nicely organized with seating to no cramp you. This is a hidden gem. read more

Cups Cafe - The Cups Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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The wait wasn't too long, and the decor is cute. We enjoyed that huge clock on the wall and the mirrors, cup/mugs, etc. displayed throughout. The inside dining area is spacious, and there's lots of room on the patio, too. Julio was our very helpful and cheerful server. Definitely order the chocolate croissants that are made fresh every Sunday, and the lattes are beautiful. My Chilaquiles with chicken entree was to die for. Ask for different kinds of salsa. read more

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Stopped here for breakfast today. The atmosphere is pleasant, the service is adequate and the food is "OK". 3-star review because these guys have REALLY jacked up their prices in the last couple of years. $10.00 for two pancakes. $6.00 for four slices of bacon. Ridiculous - good, but definitely not worth these prices. read more

What a cute place both inside and outside. The staff are so attentive and the menu items are more interesting than your basics. They also offer alcoholic beverages too which is a nice touch. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Amazing as usual!!!!!!!!!!!! Jaime is the best server We even got sent home with some special hot sauce that we paid extra for, but it was well worth it. It's their secret chili sauce that adds so much flavor to these breakfast. I love it so much. I cannot wait to go back. This place is a hidden gem read more

Cups Cafe - Lobster Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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I have been to cups many times in my life but today is the day to review our meal! I love the ambiance like you are sitting in a family members clean kitchen! The servers are so helpful and you can always ask anyone for anything without worrying if they are your server or not. We started with chavelas which is a beer with savory spices. Delish!! The ahi tostada was a very large portion you could ask for an extra side of chips! French toast was so comforting and would order it again. Overall love this restaurant and would also recommend their iced coffee ( they give you coffee ice cubes so your drink doesn't water down!) 10/10 read more

Cups Cafe - Ahi tostada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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What an amazing brunch at Cups Cafe. Mark was our server and was quite professional and attentive. We started with drinks as my wife had the green drink and I had black coffee and cranberry juice. The ambiance is quaint and so friendly and the staff are so kind and helpful. My wife had the Southwest Salad with grilled chicken, and I had the El Ranchero omelet, which were both fantastic. Great customer service, awesome food, and very cozy. Highly recommended. read more

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Friendly staff, diverse menu, fast service, great food! I have been there a few times have not been always a positive experience! read more