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    Wilma & Frieda's

    4.2 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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    Zan L.

    Was visiting town from Los Angeles for a long weekend and of course had to stop in at Wilma's for breakfast one of those mornings. I grew up with a second house in Palm Desert so we would frequent the other location often and it's always been a hit with me and my family. They are known for their very unique breakfast options as well as lunch. Service is always very friendly and fast and this location has a giant free parking lot attached and back. The restaurant itself is on the second floor. It has a full bar on one side and many different boost and tables on the other so I can host many different sized groups. For this visit, I started off with a Triple Berry Tart and really enjoyed it. Imagine a pop tart that's not quite as sweet but a little more cakey and that is it. It was a real nice treat for the meal. I followed up with Sky's the Limit, which is basically one of their larger breakfasts and a mix of everything. I would highly recommend. The eggs were cooked perfectly and everything about it just really hit the spot. I would highly recommend this place to anyone searching for a great brunch option.

    My poached egg was BOILED :(
    Andrea A.

    Don't be fooled by the reviews! This is NOT the brunch spot you want to go to. While on a long waitlist at another nearby brunch restaurant, we stopped by to check the wait for 2 and were pleasantly surprised when it was under 15 minutes. At around 11:30 AM on a Sunday, we were quickly seated on the patio, which had a nice view of the downtown street, but sitting outside in the heat was brutal. I should've known the service would be poor when we sat unnoticed with menus for over 15 minutes. After ordering, our food took another 30 to 40 minutes to arrive. During that time, I had to flag down our waitress for sauce and another set of utensils because I had a feeling we'd be waiting even longer if I asked later. I also watched my entrée almost get delivered to the wrong table before they caught the mistake. Unfortunately, the food wasn't much better. I ordered the short rib eggs Benedict. The menu says it comes with a choice of bread, but that doesn't apply since the Benedict already comes on an English muffin. My poached eggs came out boiled. When I pointed it out, the waitress replaced it right away, but the second round of poached eggs were still overcooked, swimming in water, and completely unseasoned. The brisket was disappointingly dry, especially considering it's one of their specialties. The only redeeming parts of the dish were the hash browns and the English muffin. Honestly, you'd probably get a better eggs Benedict at IHOP. We also weren't the only table having issues. The table next to us had to repeatedly ask about their missing entrée and later their check after waiting even longer than we did. Another table received the wrong order, and the staff acted like correcting the mistake was an inconvenience. Even though you may get seated quick, this place isn't worth your time or your money. You can get better brunch elsewhere.

    Churri Waffle and a Tito's Lemonade
    Lyn S.

    First-I am amazed that they could get us in, at a shaded patio table, no less, right away. The service was immediate and super professional, too. We decided on The Special, the Berry Churro Waffle, a side of bacon, a Bloody Mary, & a fresh lemonade w/Tito's. It was all exceptional!!! This spot is a fantastic choice to dine at in a town filled with great brunch options!

    Menu as of 5/1/2026
    Ashley S.

    With a rooftop view of the main drag, delicious shrimp and grits, and a dog friendly patio, Wilma & Frieda's delivers. There were plenty of people on the patio because of the weather being fairly nice. There were only a few waiters serving the outside, so it was a little slow, but we were in no hurry. The shrimp and grits were nicely portioned with three very large shrimp/prawns. The jam for the biscuits stood out very nicely and complimented the savory of the grits. I ended up sharing with one of my friends, and we felt full and satisfied.

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    Nadia M.

    Cute but busy place located in the heart of downtown on the second floor. We checked in and the hostess said it was about 20-25 min wait, however we were called fairly quickly in about 10 min. Really cute bar area at the entrance, then you head over to the restaurant area. I had the California Benny and a pineapple mimosa, both were absolutely delicious. Service was a little slow, and it took a while after being seated for the server to actually come over and take our order. She was pleasant though, as was everyone we interacted with.

    Jasmine S.

    Wilma & Frieda's lives up to every bite! I ordered the chicken sausage omelet with potatoes, and homemade biscuit, We also shared the shrimp and grits, which were rich & creamy! Everything was delicious! To top it off, my watermelon margarita was refreshing and hit the spot! Another winner in Palm Springs boasting good vibes!

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    Payton W.

    Yum! Brunch here was delicious. Located on the downtown strip. Lots of seating. Service was great. The Biscuits & Gravy was amazing! I liked that it came with 2 eggs on top. The house potatoes are a MUST. Mimosas were also very good - and only $6. Such a good brunch spot!

    Half of the chicken and crispy mustard bacon sandwich with fries and a dipping sauce on the side.
    Stan C.

    Looking for brunch on a mild January morning. Based on Yelp reviews and photos, Wilma & Frieda's seemed to be just right. Good choice. Upstairs in a small mall, a bit hard to find. Easy parking and easy access with an elevator. No problem getting a table at noon on a Monday. Four of us decided to share a cinnamon roll/sticky bun ($8.50). A large slice and easily shared by 4. Delish! Only change I would make is to get it for dessert rather than an appetizer. My wife and I shared the chicken and crispy mustard bacon sandwich ($22). Served with a side of fries. Great choice! The bacon was carmelized and coated with a sweet mustard. Phenomenal!!! Our table on the terrace had an excellent view (see photo). Service was excellent throughout (thank you Andrew).

    Short rib Benedict with an awesome poached egg
    Megan C.

    This location has been opened for approx 6 years. Heard it is one of the best breakfast/brunch spots (8am to 2pm) in Palm Springs, so why not? SHORT RIB BENNY: Read this was their specialty and must eat. To me, I'd think many would think the portion size is small but it is was a perfect size for me. The hollandaise sauce did not really come through. The poach egg was perfect. The short rib had great flavor but was very dry. Able to choose from an array of breakfast sides. Companion saw someone had fruit and was drawn to the fruit due to the freshness and variety...which stood true. ***pro tip: steal the fruit to help with the plainness of the waffle without paying extra ;)*** WAFFLE: Just your typical American Belgian waffle. No bite / no chewy texture. No sides. Outside crispy. Only a prepackaged slab of salted butter is provided along with syrup plus a light coat of powdered sugar. PASS. CAPP: Lots of foam. Light. A sprinkling of sugar helped. SERVICE: Very attentive. Very courteous and respectful. Did not have to hail down. Assisted with all that was desired. VIBEZ: Definitely the feeling of Palm Springs. Younger folks due to working in the surrounding hospital system. Older, retired folks from the golf course. Elder couples from the residences. Casual. Great for large groups. Located on the second floor in downtown. Was kind of difficult to find as it's not screaming from the building. Have to keep an eye out for their logo but knowing it's in an orange building helps! Lots of free parking with time monitored... street parallel parking and garage parking. Would I come back? Yes!

    Wendy S.

    We came in around noon and waited about 30 minutes for a table, but it was absolutely worth it! Once seated, the service was incredibly fast. A huge shoutout to our server, Andrew, who kept our refills coming and handled all our requests perfectly. The atmosphere is lively and upbeat, and the food portions are very generous. This is definitely a MUST visit brunch spot if you are in Palm Springs

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    Jessica C.

    First stop in Palm Springs. Service was good. Food was flavorful. Second story view on balcony was nice. Overlooking the main strip!

    Blackberry French toast (included in The MO)
    Brielle O.

    I have been to this restaurant once before and decided to come here again. Both times I've been here. The food is amazing. I am not sure if they make everything in house fresh but even by the way, my French toast was and my mom's muffin was made it seem like they might make them in house. Everything tasted perfect eggs, bacon, and French toast. My mom also got poached eggs and toast and she enjoyed it a lot. Although the menu isn't giant everything on it sounded good. It also seemed like a good place where you can get healthy options as well. Only bad part is since this restaurant is so great. The wait time was about 35 minutes at 11 AM. If you can sit outside, that was the best option because of the covering and misters although it was about 80° outside, it felt like perfect weather so would highly recommend the outdoor seating.

    Susan G.

    Stopped by to grab a nice brunch from this place. It was not too busy and they have plenty of setting. I loved the outdoor seating option. Staff were friendly and attentive. The food was decent. I enjoyed their Chile Verde with Pork and Brie omelette served with their house made biscuit which was quite delicious. I also tried their Blackberry Custard French Toast which was a tad bit on the heavier side.

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    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, you can call and ask

    Do they offer egg substitutes?

    Hi Jeanette we offer egg whites, but do not carry egg substitute.

    Do you have any vegan options for weekend brunch?

    Yes they do.

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    Unfortunately they do not have bottomless mimosas, but the food is delicious.

    What is your average wait time at 8:30 a.m. on a weekday morning?

    At the Palm Springs location during the week usually no wait or 15-20 minutes if there happens to be an event.

    Do you accept to go orders and will you be open on Monday feb 21?

    Hi Elizabeth, yes we are open from 8am-2 at both locations. We do not offer carry out I’m afraid, but can do larger catering orders for a minimum of 10 people or more. You can email me at kelly@wilmafrieda.com if you are interested and I can… 

    Can they accommodate a large group of 10 for a bachelorette party brunch?

    I'd think so, the bar is pretty open & even the other side of the dining room is large

    Are you open during the holidays?

    We are open for brunch on Christmas Eve, closed on Xmas day.

    Is it by reservation only?

    No, but during peak hours you may have to wait. Just to be sure, go ahead and make the res.

    Do they have the homemade pop tarts etc available at dinner? Can you get a half or side order of the bread pudding French toast?

    Hi Neftali, Yes, the pop tarts are available at dinner!!!! :) As for the french toast both the… 

    It opens before 10 am. Can you update the hours?

    Thank you.

    Are they dog friendly?

    Yes our patio is!

    Are they currently open for outdoor dining?

    Hi - thank you for the question. We are o only open in Riverside county to be open for take out or delivery at this time. You can call and place and order or use door dash delivery.

    W & F, is it wheelchair accessible?

    There is an elevator to get to the 2nd floor

    Is it a good place to bring kids for breakfast?

    Yes, it's a little expensive but it's worth it every is made fresh.

    Is this a relaxing location, meaning.. if I am looking for a calm place, not too much noise and not feel overwhelmed?

    It just depends what time you go. There is plenty of space and I didn't feel overwhelmed at all. I hope you enjoy.

    Should we go for breakfast or dinner? Which is better?

    Both are deliciously amazing but the Palm Springs location only serves dinner on certain days (not sure which ones, you can check their hours). Everything I’ve eaten there, breakfast, lunch, and dinner has been phenomenal.

    Do they serve organic eggs and bacon?

    Hi Pixie, Thank you for your question, but our eggs are not organic, nor is the bacon. You might… 

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    The Evening Citizen - Mary Pickford and Backstabber

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    The Evening Citizen - There are 2 rules for this bar. Rule #1 involves the bar lamps. Rule #2 refers to the picture on the bar.

    There are 2 rules for this bar. Rule #1 involves the bar lamps. Rule #2 refers to the picture on the bar.

    The Evening Citizen - Velvet wallpaper

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    Velvet wallpaper

    The Thirsty Palms - Denver omelet

    The Thirsty Palms

    4.5(488 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    It's always good time had here. When we don't know what we're craving, this place alway helps with…read morethat. Everything we alway decide on is alway a good. Also Sunday brunch can never go wrong. Right in the heart of town along the main strip of downtown. Perfect for people watching while dining on the patio. Be advised, it does get hot but they do have both the main covered patio and street covered patio. Both with mister working the whole time. If you prefer ac, they have indoor dining as well. We like to enjoy the sun and people watching which patio is alway a good option for us. Of course we make friends with the waiter as they alway take care of us. Everyone here from the staff, waiter and waitress, and the owners are all very sweet and friendly. Menu is alway great. You have both the breakfast and brunch menu. We tend to come for them mainly but have never tried dinner here. Of course the bubbly is always a good start. A bottle with three juice options and fresh fruit for adornment. Strawberries and blueberries for the bougie bubbly effect. And for the price, it's worth it. Food wise, we went with the chicken sandwich with salad and the burger with fruit. A side of fries is definitely a must even if it comes with it. Portion for the sandwich was massive. Nice thick piece of grilled and marinaded chicken breast filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and avocados on toasted bread. It's massive even when they sliced it in halves. And the burger, two nice patties with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion and bacon. A classic and it was delicious. I'm not a burger person but every now and then a bite is worth it. The food has alway been excellent. Crowd is alway nice and bubbly. It's cute chit chatting with the other guest nearby. Also we found out that they close for about two months in July and August as that's their holiday time. Glad we made it before it happened. It's a nice place for brunch as it's alway our go to whenever we can't figure out something.

    We had the strangest experience here. We were in town for a friends 40th and we had seen great…read morereviews about The Thirsty Palms. We walked up, no reservation. The lady at the door told us inside would probably be loud because there were two bigger tables in there. It was hot outside, so we decided to sit inside anyway. We almost immediately regretted that and wished we'd sat outside. This place is not made for being busy on the inside. It's just too loud. But, cute in there. Our server, who we later learned was the bartender and not a usual server, took our drink orders. A few of us ordered the Hugo spritz, one gal got a beer, and a few other cocktails were ordered. We got our drinks and they were enjoyable. The problem began when we were ordering food. One girl in our group is Celiac and literally can not eat gluten. She ordered the salmon and asked to be sure the potato salad was gluten free. If things are fried or prepared in the same place as gluten objects, she is incredibly ill for weeks afterwards. She has to be super careful. His response was, "I think so." She told him she was celiac and had a true gluten allergy, and she needed him to be sure. Meanwhile, the menu boasts about how they proudly serve gluten free options right on the bottom. He then said, "yeah, I'm pretty sure it is." He genuinely did not seem concerned. She ended up ordering it but felt uncomfortable about whether or not it was really safe for her. Another girl at the end of the table asked him to please double check, as it was really a serious allergy. He said, "Yeah I am going to ask the chef. I wasn't going to just ignore it and make all you girls mad." He had the snarkiest tone when he said it, and it was incredibly, incredibly rude. That right there gave us a bad taste in our mouths. He came back out and said he checked with the chef, and it was indeed gluten free. Food came out and all tasted good. But when a restaurant prides itself on gluten free options, and then makes it so hard to order, it's not a good look. We wouldn't be back.

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    The Thirsty Palms - The interior of the restaurant.

    The interior of the restaurant.

    The Thirsty Palms - Chicken Caesar Salad

    Chicken Caesar Salad

    The Thirsty Palms - Arnold Palmer

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    Window Bar

    Window Bar

    4.7(20 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This is a nice little bar with a huge window. I've been meaning to have a drink here for a few…read moreyears now. I forgot his name but the bartender was very nice and you could tell he likes his job. We got there and ordered a drink, and we're lucky enough to get a free order of some delicious bread sticks. The drink was very tasty for a decent price, so I would come back for more drinks.

    My girlfriend and I were out exploring the area while we were on a quick getaway, and we…read moreencountered the new Kimpton Hotel in Palm Springs. It caught our attention as we had stayed in two different Kimpton Hotels in Seattle prior. We wanted to grab a drink at the Window Bar (not knowing that was its actual name, but the conversation we had with the bartender about that window shining too much light at certain parts of the morning definitely gave me a chuckle in hindsight). We happened to be a bit early since he had not been able to finish setting up shop yet. We went ahead and waited until he was ready without rushing him because we ourselves weren't in any rush at all. Surrounded by a ton of nice interesting artwork, it was a pure joy to enjoy a drink or two in this environment. The bar can be found at the corner on the other side of the hotel concierge in plain sight from such a big space for a lobby, directly left upon entrance through the front. Since it was slow in the morning, we were able to chat it up with the bartender and even explore a bit of experimentation in the form of a particular top secret cocktail that every mixologist knows. I definitely exercised my etiquette and reading the conditions to even suggest it. He couldn't be any nicer about our time with him. So yeah, Christopher H. from 9/9/18, I don't know what you're talking about. I make it a point to visit the bar at any Kimpton location nowadays. I always seem to have a good time. But then again, I can only speak for myself. Parking: Street, unless you're a guest at the hotel. FYI: - Despite the hours on Yelp saying this place is open from 4-10pm, they might open earlier, as we joined in at around 11am or noon. But don't hold me to it. If there's somebody at the bar, you'll need to simply ask if it is open yet.

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    Window Bar
    Window Bar - Beer Cheese Fondue with Delicious Soft Pretzels!!!!!!!!!

    Beer Cheese Fondue with Delicious Soft Pretzels!!!!!!!!!

    Window Bar

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