We popped in here for a quick bite after a long weekend here in Palm Springs. Parking wasn't too bad, but the lot was pretty full. Wait time was about 10 minutes for a party of two, shorter than our estimated weight time. We got the German pancake and their famous potato cakes. The pancake was very generously portioned, and a nice mix of savory and sweet with the bacon and eggs providing a nice contrast. The potato cakes were crunchy and the green onions were a nice touch. The interior was reminiscent of an old time diner, with lots of black and white pictures in the wall providing a nostalgic vibe. Prices are quite reasonable, so definitely worth a stop by. read more

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Came for the Belgian Pancakes - YUM! Cute place. Friendly service. Good food. Can get packed so plan for a wait if it's needed I got Belgium pancake with strawberries and it was so good and filling. You can choose from fresh fruits or just strawberries on this juice/jam. I wanted the juice/jam. read more

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Had the Ham and Cheese omelette and also ordered the lite version of the chicken fried steak. BOTH EXCELLENT CHOICES! With the omelette, we had the choice of a side (specific ones were to choose from), and we got the pancakes, YUM! They were pretty standard, but the sweetness was a nice complementary dish to the other items we had. I will say the chicken fried steak which came with a biscuit, hash browns AND eggs, was perfect and hit the spot! I highly recommend! The service was on point- we were seated right away, only thing is that it took a while for the waitress to comes and we never got a water refill. Everything else was pretty on point! Elmer's is like a diner, simple diner-esque decor inside with plenty of booths and seating. I'd definitely come back here! Just know that each dish is a minimum average of $20/plate. Just plan accordingly! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Classic Ham & Tillamook- Cheddar Omelet - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

This is a great local restaurant with an extensive comfort food menu! It's always delicious and filling. The service is always familiar and kind. It's a comfortable environment for brunch with friends or a family dinner. Definitely try the Dutch baby! I've tried just about everything on the menu and it's all been great! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Turkey Dinner & Dutch baby pancake - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Popped in for breakfast because the German pancake drew me in. Denver omlet and loaded hash browns - my husband said these were great! One of the best omlets he's had. German pancake with berries - so good! It was huge but I ate the whole thing. It's thin, light, and crisp on the edges. The berries made it great. Didn't even need syrup. Also...excellent bacon! Would definitely be back if it were closer to us! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - German pancake with berries - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Our favorite place to eat when we come to the area or are driving through it. We met old friends who moved to Palm Desert for a visit to the Air Museum then lunch. It never disappoints. I decided on lunch instead of breakfast. My Rueben was delicious and the corned beef was not salty. Everyone else was happy as well with the food. read more

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I absolutely love this place! I honestly feel like I can't leave Palm Springs without going here for brunch. The food is delicious here regardless what I've ordered they never disappoint. The quality is good, the quantity is well portioned enough to share. The service is great, everyone I've been served by has been so friendly and very attentive. They have indoor and outdoor seating and they do have the space for large parties. I highly recommend this place, go early cause they get very busy but well worth the wait if you need to wait!! read more

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Real deal diner. Love places like this. Excellent hot bottomless coffee. Great snappy service. Vintage Palm Springs photos on the walls. Comfy seating. Was told I had to try the German pancake and loved it! Huge. Delicious. Lemony. Buttery. Satisfying. Scrumptious. Craveable. Can't wait till next time. read more

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Talk about finding treasure in a far away land, Elmers Restauarant is about three hours from home, and that is the only sad part. The food, the service, the people, customers and staff, are all quite welcoming. Good coffee, great corned beef hash, amazing omelettes, delicious French Toast too, just a great place for breakfast. Even though they were packed with customers, service was fast and accurate; talk about impressive. Elmer's is definitely worth dealing with any wait and sometimes the parking lot. We'll be back! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Good coffee served here. - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Good family restaurant that's been here for years. The architecture in Palm Springs is primarily from the late fifties to mid sixties, only place in America, and Elmars is that as well. Good home cooking here, and easy on your wallet as well. Excellent parking and staff. In L.A., this would be Norms; in San Diego, Kamilas on Balboa. read more

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We went to Elmer's today as a family, and it was amazing like it always is. We got there around 5:30pm and had plenty of tables open, so getting seated was quick and easy. The service was fantastic. Our server was friendly, checked in at the right times, and honestly my soda pop was never empty. Every time I looked down, a fresh refill had already shown up. Little things like that make the whole meal feel even better. I had the special crepe stuffed with a ham and bacon omelet, and it hit the spot. My girls each got the Cub Cakes and loved them, and my wife had the Looking for Sun omelet and really enjoyed it. And of course we had to get the traditional German pancake. That's a non‑negotiable for us. Light, fluffy, and perfect for everyone to share. Elmer's is one of those places we keep coming back to because it's consistent, friendly, and just a great family meal every time. read more

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This location is a staple when going to Palm Springs. It's delicious and the portions are just right. Service is fast but the restaurant does fill up fast. Ambience is very causal, American dinner type. The German pancake is a staple. I will keep going every time I'm in Palm Springs. read more

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You know what the deal is about this place. Their famous German pancakes. A must if you haven't tried it. The place opens all day but we tend to only come for breakfast. It does get pretty busy so if you're coming on the weekend, be prepared to wait. We came on a Tuesday for breakfast and as we had our pup with us, there was a slight wait for the patio seating. Plus I just found out that there's two patio on either side...lol... We normally thought it was the only one in the back. There's also the front patio which wasn't available which I didn't even know it was used having been here loads of times. Thought it was just for waiting. Anyways, it was only a few minutes wait until we got seated. The menu pretty much consist of everything. Breakfast lunch and dinner and anything in between. We just tend to stick to breakfast whenever we're here. Once in a while sandwich. To what everyone wants, started off with mimosas and went with the country fried steak and gravy. Served with hash browns, a biscuit with butter and eggs your way. Also the potatoes pancakes with apple sauce, eggs your way and bacon. And the main show stopper, the German pancake with strawberries and powdered sugar. Everything was pretty tasty. Country fried steak was nice and the gravy was great. Potato pancakes had that nice little crunch which was perfect. Cooked perfectly. Pancakes, soft with a little crunch from the crusts. The glaze from the strawberries was a perfect touch to it. You could get it without but I prefer with the berries. Service was excellent. The staff were all amazing and very friendly. Hostess was great and the sweetest. There's a decent size parking lot but street parking is also available. read more

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ORDER THE CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES!! I was hesitant on coming here where the menu sounds traditional in a city full of award winning restaurants and boy am I glad that I got to try this plate because I was incredibly impressed with everything we ordered!! Including the Bloody Mary, which I normally don't like... I want to do a Palm Springs visit explicitly to dine here again!! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Cinnamon Roll Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Wanted brunch near the Festival Theaters. Elmer's seemed a good choice. 10 AM on a Saturday morning - the place was packed with a 20 minute wait for a table for 2. They have a huge menu with lots of breakfast options. We decided to share the Farmer's Omelet with a side of hash browns and a biscuit ($19.29). They split the meal in the kitchen for us (NICE). Even eating just half, the portion size is huge. Overall, a good choice for brunch, but not really special and not meriting a long wait - an IHOP or Dennys equivalent in terms of menu size, quality of food, and price. read more

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Great for breakfast! (Or "breakfast for lunch") I had the Stuffed Hasbrows. It had scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage (chuncked), then hashbrowns over that, then gravy on top of it all. A little messy, but very tasty. I asked for the hasbrowns to be "Well-Done", so there would not be that under-cooked potatoes in the middle; they were cooked just right. The fruit was very fresh and sweet. And I liked the toasy English muffin with jelly. The servixe was great. Super friendly staff and the service was paced just right (good follow-up after food comes, also not bothering while eating). The ambiance is nice, like a big, clean IHOP (table space layout), but with nicer furniture and wall decor. read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Stuffed Hashbrowns (scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage (chuncked), then hashbrowns and gravy on top of it all), Fruit, English muffin. - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Service was nice! The Employees were well mannered and sweet, and the food is great! The cod was tender and seasoned, the steak was yummy too. Things tasted fresh as well, I like this place the price is also very cheap which I'm very happy about read more

If you are looking for a pancake unlike any other then look no further! Highly recommend the German pancake (super soft and thinner than ours) but make sure you have four people to eat it! We sat outside and the view is also very nice from the mountains. Nothing overly crazy about this place but it seems popular with the locals and was pretty busy on Saturday morning. Was pretty bummed about our service, had to ask for a lot - water refills, syrup for pancake, etc.. but wasn't the worst. read more

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Before we headed back home from Palm Springs we had to try Elmer's for brunch and it did not disappoint. Warning: this place can get PACKED, especially their parking lot. So I suggest putting your name down early. I waited about 45 minutes to get a table for 4 (3 adults, 1 child). Inside looked like a typical busy breakfast spot with booths and tables. They also had a patio area and I believe they had fans but I couldn't quite remember. The hostess was extremely friendly and provided a nice kids menu full of activities and crayons. Unfortunately, they ran out of their crab omelette which is what I had planned to order and I was pretty bummed about it BUT I forgot all about it when I took a bite of their French toast. It was fluffy, moist, and perfectly sugared. The slices were pretty large too--you could definitely share it with another person. We also ordered mimosas and a few other dishes around the table. Eggs and sausages were nothing to brag about but I still really enjoyed my meal. I think this place is a classic breakfast spot with all the basics and more that will be sure to satisfy everyone in your party. read more

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OVERALL: It is a truly rough breakfast joint with hardy meals on large plates. Their standout and highlight is definitely the German pancake. Other than that, everything was a miss. GERMAN PANCAKE WITH LINGONBERRY: definitely must order and must try. It's definitely something special. The tender pancake that's not too filling with its thin complexity and the surprisingly proportional topping of lingonberry and powdered sugar. Lingonberry mix was kind of grainy (it's mixed with a white substance). No syrup provided. Fruit (lingonberry or strawberry) is an additional $1 (more or less). Other suggested dish I read and ordered was... STUFFED HASHBROWNS: definitely a no need to order. Little hashbrowns. Lots of fluffy scrambled eggs. Sliced pork sausages. Chunks of crispy bacon. And then a spoonful of white gravy on top. Eh. Biscuit on the side. You're definitely not missing anything if you don't order this. Side of fresh fruit provided. SERVICE: Our server (female) was nearly inattentive. A male wait staff literally was standing there and informing our female wait staff that we were calling her. Pleased that they had the toast tablet so that we could pay table side (and yes the male server had to help us). Didn't really take any initiatives such as pouring beverages, needing extras, etc. until we asked. AMBIENCE: Casual dining but what I call a finer dining diner especially for breakfast. No mandatory service fees automatically included. Tables, dishes, utensils, booths, etc were all surprisingly clean. Largely seniors and visitors dining in. Located on its own grounds with a private parking lot free of charge. Would I come back? No. read more

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From the staff to the food... everything was amazing cooked well and tasted even more amazing we definitely recommend coming here. read more

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The food and the service were top notch! I went on Sunday and it was so delicious that I came back again the next morning. It was quite a wait on Sunday (approximately 35 minutes) but WELL worth it. I had German pancakes for the very first time and they were YUMMY!!! Whenever I am in Palm Springs, it's a must that breakfast will be at Elmer's! read more

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Wonderful, quick service. Portion sizes are large and I suggest sharing. My kids enjoyed the chocolate chip pancakes and each got 4 pancakes from one order. Elmer's reminded me of a family owned iHop. The classic breakfast diner vibes and menu items. read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Kids chocolate chip pancakes - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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We arrived with a party of 3 at 11:30 on a Sunday and only had to wait a few minutes to be seated. It's a big dining room and a little bit loud. I've been making German pancakes at home so didn't want to order them here. We got: - Denver omelette, which is served with hash browns and a biscuit. - French toast combo with bacon. - Lingonberry crepe combo with fruit. It was all good but nothing special, and downside is they serve Pepsi. They were good about refilling our drinks and getting us the check quickly. read more

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We had just arrived in Palm Springs, and wanted to treat ourselves to breakfast out. Based on reviews, Elmer seemed to be the place to go. They do have parking, but it fills up quickly. Luckily, we got there when someone was pulling out, so we nabbed a spot. When we went in, there were quite a few people waiting, yet we were told we would only have to wait five or 10 minutes. We were quickly seated and started to peruse the enormous menu. The minute I saw the German pancake, a.k.a. Dutch baby, with Lingonberry butter, I was sold. My boyfriend, a typical eggs and sausage breakfast guy, got a side of the potato pancake to try. The German pancake was to die for! Perfectly cooked, and with the tartness of the lingonberry it was just delicious! I had to snag some of the potato pancake and boy was it great! Silky smooth, crisp on the outside, and just absolutely delicious. A week later, on our last day, we went to Elmer's for a big breakfast as we knew we were not going to be fed on our long flight home. I went for the German pancake again, this time with the cherry topping. It was just as delicious, but if I were to return, I would ask for the cherries on the side. For me, there were way too many cherries on top and the flavor became overwhelming. But I still cleaned my plate! This restaurant is large, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Absolutely give this one a try! read more

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Great breakfast, generous portions, and good service. Prices were also better than a lot of restaurants in Palm Springs.

Tried this place out for the first time after a recommendation, and I gotta say it was pretty dang good. I got the bacon, ham and sausage bowl, it truly hit every mark. came with the meats, cheesy eggs, avocado, salsa, and hashbrowns buried underneath it all! what a nice surprise. Staff was okay, a little dull if you ask me, we only had an older mexican woman make us feel cared for, wish i got her name but thank you for your service! definitely coming back next PS vacation! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Bacon, Ham and Sausage Bowl - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

If you're coming for brunch, be prepared for a little wait since they don't take reservations. They initially told our party of 7 it was over an hour wait, but it only ended up being about 40 minutes since it seemed a lot of people before us left the waitlist. All the food was so good, service was great, and food came out quickly. It is a staple brunch spot here in Palm Springs so it's always bustling and definitely worth it. Ordered the steak and eggs, the crab Benedict, and strawberry german pancake and all of them were delicious! Would definitely come back! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Strawberry German Pancake - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

This place is a hidden gem that I almost don't want to write a review. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I could eat it for blunch, brunch, lunch, linner, and dinner. So it should come as no surprise that diners are one of my absolute favorite spots to dine. I love this place so much, my husband and I came in for brunch the day after our wedding. Just him and I in the huge corner booth. The staff is always friendly and has fantastic service. I haven't had anything on the menu I don't love. Then again, I'm only sticking to breakfast haha. My husband always ordered their chicken fried steak. I'm obsessed with their biscuits covered in gravy and will always steal it from my husband's plate if I forget to order it. Pricing is fair, parking is plentiful, and I love that their patio is pet friendly. Will always come back so long as I live. read more

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Summary: Best homemade biscuits! Chicken, fried steak: 8.3/10 the ground beef patty was cooked perfectly,not dry, fried to perfection. The white country gravy was flavorful and rich, but I wish it did have some more umami. The eggs didn't have any salt and were a little thinned out by the milk, combining for a lackluster egg flavor. Stuffed hashbrowns: 6.8/10 the hashbrowns weren't very crispy. The eggs were lacking in flavor and salt. Biscuits: 9.2/10 both of our entrées, came with a homemade biscuit and it was the star of the show; fluffy, airy, moist, buttery. I would come back just for the biscuits. Fruit: 9.1/10 the side of fruit they gave us was all fresh fruit, very sweet! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Chicken fried steak - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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This is my second time coming here and I love the great customer service and family atmosphere. The food is great and they give huge portions for a reasonable price. I will visit every time I go to Palm Springs The staff is knowledge and goes above and beyond. read more

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8/11/2026 Time of visit 11:57am Should we have breakfast or lunch? Coffee was very good - especially for decaf. Server was Mary A. Brought water and coffee. Placed order. Order arrives - Hubs was fine - pancakes with over medium eggs and bacon. I asked for scrambled eggs and bacon with fruit. She placed the plates down and I said out loud " I didnt know I got a biscuit - (picked it up) and then I said these are not scrambled eggs and I didnt order sausage links. Server took plate away and brought correct order. Scrambled eggs were stringy and on the cool side of warm. Bacon was good. Fruit: I hoped for melon, Instead the bowl had 1/2 sliced banana, several under-ripe strawberries, and about a dozen tart red grapes. Again had a biscuit so I asked for some gravy "For the biscuit". I expected sausage gravy -- wouldnt you? When she returned she also had decaf with her for a refill. The gravy was chicken gravy. Oh well, Server never reappeared to check on us until time for check. Told her it was chicken gravy and she defended the gravy LOL. Years ago we came numerous times for breakfast - very hit and miss --- we agreed we would never return for lunch or dinner. Today was a miss ---- Sorry Elmers - at least the coffee was real good. read more

All purpose. Breakfast lunch dinner. Huge menu, large building, great service. We ordered breakfast. We had a few requests and each were honored. Order was delivered quickly. Clean bathroom thanks for that. read more

I absolutely love Elmers I have been coming here since I was a little girl. I live in LA but, come to Palm Springs every summer. The service is always really good and the food. My go to is the valley of the sun omelet. The ambiance is a old school dinner. read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Valley of the sun - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

The perfect nostalgic diner in the heart of Palm Springs! We've driven past Elmer's for years on various trips out to the desert but finally stopped in today! They have a large parking lot and plenty of tables, but it still gets very busy after 9:00am so take that into consideration if dining for breakfast. Staff were incredibly kind and attentive. Elmers offer a decently sized menu, portions are large enough to split which is what we did! Highly recommend stopping in if you find yourself in the area. read more

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We went to Elmer's twice. After first visit, I would have given 5 stars. The hostess was super sweet and our server was great. Second visit, the host was very surly and our server was also having a bad day. I had the potato and bacon pancake with scrambled eggs both times. Both times I loved the pancake, but the eggs were dry. My husband had the biscuit with eggs (over easy) and bacon both times and liked it. read more

So excellent!! In a sea of closures of diners! This stands tall in service & food, bright & humorous personalities! The place is clean, spacious and bright! Everyone is relaxed in booths and at tables and the layers of staff are attentive. My Norwegian family visiting CA for the first time was so happy with the food. This really was the best food for breakfast we had and they even contemplated to return for dinner! Can't recommend this place enough. Save Elmer's to your PS list! read more

Elmer’s Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Palm Springs, California

We come here for there German Pancakes or what we like to call them Dutch Babies. Served with lemon slices, butter and powdered sugar... So Good! Got the combo with eggs and bacon to finish off a great breakfast Our server Graciela. She was so kind and helpful. We enjoyed talking with her. She is what customer service is all about. 2 Stars for her read more

On our way home from La Quinta, stopped in Palm Springs for breakfast. First time here, definitely busy for breakfast, was quoted 10 minutes for wait, but was definitely less. Customer service is on point, from the hostess greeting you, to all the waiters, ensuring you have everything you need during your meal. Unique items on the menu, we tried the Chorizo Eggs Benedict and the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, both were delicious! Looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu. read more

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Pro: - great services - big parking lot/ lots of parking spaces - lots of menus to choose from - cool inside Cons: - long line *Mimosa *Dutch pancake read more

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