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    Sunshine Cafe

    3.9 (615 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jeff L.

    My niece came down to visit us so we decided to go to breakfast at the Sunshine Cafe. What a wonderful decision. The service there is exceptional with such a large menu it was nice having someone to help you make your decisions. The ambience was very casual and very comfortable. And the food more than you can eat cooked to perfection every bite delicious if you're ever in the desert and you want a great breakfast make sure you go to the Sunshine Cafe.

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    Cleo M.

    Here's a more informal version of your review: Food - We got the full stack and the two eggs with a sausage patty combo, which comes with hash browns and toast. The pancakes were huge, fluffy, and so good. If you're sharing, definitely go for the full stack! We asked for scrambled eggs, so the only reason I'm taking off a star is because they weren't exactly how we wanted, but it still felt like a cozy, home-cooked meal. Service - The service here is super friendly, chill, and attentive. As soon as we walked in, someone greeted us, and we got to pick where we sat. They checked in on us just the right amount too. Ambiance - This place is kind of tucked away on a corner, but it's such a hidden gem. It has that old-school, vintage vibe, kind of like a restaurant you'd find by a lake or river. The inside feels like a retro mobile home. We had a great breakfast and will definitely be back. Thanks for a great experience!

    Veggie omelette from sunshine cafe

    First time here and what a very welcoming restaurant, breakfast was delicious, the best veggie omelette I've eaten for a long while , kudos to the chef and staff for their welcoming spirit . Please try this restaurant for a tasty breakfast.

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    Kanima K.

    Food is always soooooo good. It's a tiny, unassuming diner that's existed for ages. Friendly wait staff and a wide variety on the menu. Great mimosa specials on the weekends! I highly recommend checking out this quaint little spot if you're in town!

    Orange juice at the Hyatt Regency room service is cheaper than this restaurant
    R G.

    Food is always good. If you're comfortable with the crappy music blasting in the background on a portable speaker and $7 bucks for an 8 oz orange juice give them a try. I won't go back. Orange juice is not $7 a glass.

    Chorizo and egg burrito with home fries
    Javier S.

    Good breakfast. I hand the chorizo and egg burrito with home fries. The burrito was tasy; loved the chorizo. The eggs were cooked well. If you like cheese, you'll love the melty cheese in this burrito. The home fries were cooked qll. The way through, but I prefer a more crispy (near burnt) potato. I'll ask for that next time. The service is friendly. The ambiance is breakfast diner like, cozy.

    chili size that does not have the sourdough that is listed on the menu.   This burger patty was oversalted.  That potato salad is excellent.
    Leslie W.

    I used to come to the Sunshine Cafe often. When I moved here, in 2015, I would stop at the Sunshine Cafe for dinner, on my way home. I could sit at the counter and have a decent dinner, for not that much money. They often had a daily special, which I would often try. Those days are long gone. In the past few years, the prices have gone up considerably. Ok, other restaurants have done the same. I don't mind paying for quality, but I don't see the value anymore. When they removed the stuffed peppers from the menu, I switched to the lasagna. It was good, but not great. The last time I had ordered it, I swear that tomato paste was used, as the tomato flavor was concentrated and overpowering that I couldn't eat it. I sent it back, which I never do. So, I didn't order that again. Tonight, I ordered a chili size. The server had no idea what I was talking about. So, I pointed to the item, on the menu. I could see that she didn't know the menu well. The menu said that the chili size had sourdough. I asked for potato salad, instead of fries. I'm glad I did. (photo uploaded) I got a hamburger patty covered with chili. There was no sourdough. (Sourdough is a strange choice, as most everywhere puts a hamburger bun underneath.) That wasn't the end of the world for me, so I didn't say anything. I definitely don't need the extra carbs! A small ramekin of shredded cheese and a small ramekin of chopped onions were on the side of the plate. There was also a dish of potato salad. I took a bite of the burger and chili and was immediately surprised at how salty the burger patty was. It was more than aggressively seasoned. The chili was delicious. Had I gotten fries, which would have been salted, it all would have been too much. If I got a little potato salad with each bite, it helped. I didn't send it back because I was hungry and didn't want to wait. Note to self, don't get the chili size. It wasn't the best dinner I've had there. But the real kick in the pants was my iced tea. An iced tea is now $5. A large soda is $5.95 at the Mary Pickford theater across the street and they offer a larger size and a refill. This may be my last visit. If I'm going to spend this kind of money, I want everything perfect.

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    Nice little cafe, really good food and portions. Good service. Came here while getting my car serviced at PS VW

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    Love the Taco Salad. Lots of choices on the menu. Service was prompt. Food was lovely.!

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    Great breakfast spot!! Great service and the Best blueberry pancakes in the Coachella Valley !!I

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    Limited Food selections tend toward heavy, sweet and greasy. I will not be back Service ok. Not a particularly comfortable environment.

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    The food & service was amazing for my friend and I. The scenery is beautiful and very clean. 100%

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    Food was really good and the service was great. I would visit again if in the area. Area was different.

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    What I've had of the food here was really good. Staff is nice and accommodating. I will go back for sure!

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    Any vegan choices?

    None that I am aware of, however I would be leery of them being sensitive to not cooking your food in a pan that is used to cook meat products

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    *Tony the Burger Tiger*…read more In case you didn't know, Tony used to be the chef at Grill-A-Burger in Palm Desert...then 14 years ago, Antonio followed his dream & ambition to open up his own burger joint. Tho I haven't dined here before, I've made my presence known, and previously checked out the place to inquire ~~ more than once. I was blown away when Edgar remembered me...and thanked me & wifey for finally coming in for a little late-night dinner/snack. Wifey was craving onion rings...so whatever she wants she gets ~~ with limits that is ;) Since her favorite onion rings are 130 miles away in LA (Culver City) at Johnnie's Pastrami, we've been searching for a good back-up. Heard & read a lot of great things about their beer battered onion rings. We were not disappointed. Make sure to splurge and spend the extra 2 bucks for a full order instead of a half. Wifey enjoyed her mini burger...and it was the perfect size. The bun was fresh and held up well, which is always important. I went off the board and wanted just a simple plain burger patty, because I wasn't too hungry. But that's one of the best ways to judge quality. No bells no whistles. Just the beef...and a knife & fork. Like a good steak. It was tender & juicy and I was a very happy camper. h2O was all we needed on this night...and refills were fulfilled voluntarily. As expected, Edgar provided excellent customer service...and we all shared some playful banter throughout our dining experience. Tony's Burgers is a very chill & cozy place. It's darkly lit. There's lots of booths to sit comfortably...and lots of flatscreen tvs on the walls showing sports. There's a large bar area too with stools. I can see why this place is so popular with the locals. Looking forward to our next visit. {{{Big~High~5}}}

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