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John's Restaurant

4.1 (782 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Carolina R.

Food is really good for a walk up and order, delivered to your table service. Service at the counter was good so was the drop off to the table. Ambiance is casual. Crowd fluctuates between no wait to a line but they are quick.

Oven roasted chicken with mixed veggies and mashed potatoes - the Wednesday special for $19.50 plus tax and tip
Michael C.

Casual dinner tonight at John's restaurant Palm Springs with four friends. For two of us it was our first time there but the other three are John's veterans and fans. On the recommendation of another friend, three of the four of us came to partake of their Wednesday special - the oven roasted chicken ($19.50), served with mixed veggies, a roll and a choice of sides - two of us selected the mashed potatoes but one of the others had the zucchini sticks - which he really liked - and another had the french fries. Drinks are $3.49 with free refills - I had a raspberry ice tea, someone else had lemonade and another had diet cola. Our other dinner companion had a pastrami sandwich which he seemed very pleased with. This is not a traditional table service restaurant. You order at the counter from a posted menu - with the daily specials on a blackboard to the side. You're handed a tray with your drinks, silverware and a number on a stand to display on your table. Booth seating was comfortable. When your order is ready, a server brings it over based on your displayed number. Refills on the drinks came frequently and quickly. The roasted chicken consisted of a breast, a leg and a wing which begs the question as to what they do with the thigh. If I remember correctly, the young man who took our orders had said that the roasted chicken consisted of a half chicken - which was not the case. Don't get me wrong - the portion served was large enough and very filling. The chicken was tasty but could have been hotter. The mixed veggies consisted of some sliced zucchini, three pieces of broccoli and a smattering of sliced carrots (see attached photo). John's is a super casual restaurant with a diner type fare menu. The young staff was very friendly. Prices are reasonable by Palm Springs standards. The food was good for what it was. I would go back and try one of their burgers on the recommendation of another friend or perhaps that pastrami sandwich that the friend who had it liked so much.

Pancake breakfast with sausage
Vince A.

John's is my go-to spot whenever my family and I are visiting the area. I cannot emphasize on how huge their plates are, and that the have a great selection of meals for all times of the day. Today I had a huge serving of pancakes for dinner and I was highly satisfied (and full). My wife and son both got patty melts which they enjoyed as well, and claim is very good. I will always recommend this spot for the retro feel, cleanliness and great food. The staff was very nice and service was pretty quick on a Tuesday night.

FRENCH TOAST
Jasely B.

Recently went there for breakfast with my husband. The French toast that I ordered was not completely cooked. I enjoyed the unsweetened Orange juice. My husband enjoyed the breakfast sandwich combo.

Dinner specials! Fried chicken sounds so good!!!!
Kim M.

Let's talk about John's. Imagine this you're living in Palm Springs or staying in your hotel and suddenly the power goes out. You wait for it to come back on but hours later you realize it's going to be sometime before you can turn on the light or your electric stove. What do you do? I'll tell you what I did. I jumped in the car and drove around the corner to John's, which miraculously was not affected by the power outage caused from the recent rains. I haven't been to John's in some time for breakfast, but I remember it being pretty good and not necessarily breaking the bank like some of the more trendy downtown spots. Don't sleep on the biscuits and gravy, which I was told were bomb. I myself set upon a French toast order with bacon. Overall, we noticed that the food tended to be lighter on the salt which I personally appreciated since most places over salt for my personal taste. However, they provide a salt packet and you can always season extra. The bacon was crisp and not floppy or thin, and the eggs were beautifully cooked. Service was wonderful and got me out the door quickly with mine to go order. If you happen to go and take a look at their specials board! There were a few days that looked particularly yummy for me personally so I may have to go back on another day. Final notes I do love their fried zucchini with ranch. If you were a fan I highly recommend it. Thank you, John for saving our breakfast while we waited for power to be restored.

Sausage
Soo H.

John's Restaurant has a 1960's feel to it like I saw depicted in American Grafitti.  I loved the early Palm Springs vibe with Palm trees in front.  I found out John's opened in 1985.   I ordered fried chicken with fried zucchini at the counter.  Fried chicken had crispy skin with tender and juicy chicken underneath.  I enjoyed the fried chicken flavor.  Zucchini was cut like french fries.  The seasoned batter was crunchy.  Good mix of flavors from the batter and the zucchini.  Pretty good dish. 2nd visit I ordered the eggs and sausage with a side of bacon.  Home style potatoes had a crispy outer layer and lots of potato flavor.  Eggs were scrambled and full of egg flavor.  Bacon was crispy and I liked the salty flavor.  Sausage was my favorite part of the meal and had a tasty savory flavor.  Toasted bread had a nice crunch and mild flavor. Soda water was complimentary and refreshing. Service was friendly and efficient.  There are daily specials that sound great.  I'll have to time my next visit for when that ribeye steak is available.

Menu 4/2025
Graciela C.

Craving for some good ol' diner food, we came here as we didn't want to go to Elmer's again. For brunch we got the Breakfast melt on sourdough and Country Fried Steak & Eggs. Very extensive menu where you order at the counter, pay, get a number and sit yourself. Breakfast melt is a tasty sandwich, loaded with real ham (not the overly processed one), thick bacon, eggs, American cheese and tomato with 1000 island dressing. This calorie bomb is hearty and it's best to share it. I also prefer the hash brown over the home fries (cubed potatoes). Overall good. The country fried steak was definitely overwhelming. The ultra thick gravy overpowered everything under it. It was enjoyable for the first few bites but then it was hard to finish. Flavor was there, and the hash browns and over easy eggs perfectly cooked. The rye toast was a miss, hard and dry. Should've gone with the sourdough instead. Overall 3.5/5 for me. It is an order of hearty food with a side of coma. I like the order at counter process. Good service and available take out boxes you grab yourself without having to wait for anyone.

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Tyson C.

Great stop located in the center of town. Nice off street parking lot. Can get a bit busy during rush hour. The food prices are comparative to the size and quality of food that you receive. Staff is helpful and accommodating to special requests on food. The tip option is rather expensive considering you walk up to order, take your own tray of drinks and cutlery to the table. The restaurant gives off café ambience. Great place for delicious food and competitive pricing.

Breakfast and part of the lunch menu. Flattop cooking area
Margaret A.

This was my go to lunch place for many years, back when I lived and worked in Palm Springs. Gosh, I think it's been over 30 years ago. So imagine my excitement (upon visiting the area) when I noticed it was still here! We visited twice and it was just as wonderful as I remembered. The chicken still has that distinctive charbroiled flavor. And the fried zucchini is still outstanding. I also tried a breakfast sandwich that was excellent. Even though they are super busy and it's seat yourself service, they manage to keep everything very clean. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I'll be back for sure. Just wish they had one closer to me.

Is is Palm Springs hidden jem
A P.

John's has been a local favorite for decades. Great food, excellent service. If you haven't stopped at John's you are missing out on a very special place we locals call home

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Food is Excellent. Prices are reasonable. We love eating here when we visit Palm Springs.

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Clean simple fast affordable fare in an expensive town. Carry out to your hotel room!

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Great breakfast and amazing service. They are so nice and the food is consistently on par for a great price.

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