The Best Brunch in Palm Springs
Where to eat before the pool
Palm Springs Spots Editors · Published Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 28, 2026
Brunch is the meal Palm Springs does best, mostly because eating outside at 10am is pleasant here for eight months of the year.
| Place | Area | Wait | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky's | Uptown | 30-60 min | No |
| Farm | Downtown | Booked | Yes |
| King's Highway | South PS | Low | Yes |
| Trio | Uptown | Low | Yes |
The famous one
Cheeky's, on North Palm Canyon, changes its menu weekly and does a bacon flight. There are no reservations — arrive before 9am on a weekend.
The pretty one
Farm, hidden behind La Plaza, serves French breakfast in a tiny courtyard. Reservations essential.
The reliable one
King's Highway at the Ace is open to everyone, all day, and rarely has a wait after 11am.
FAQ
- Do I need reservations for brunch?
- For Farm and Trio, yes. Cheeky's does not take them at all.
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In this guide
The restaurants
Cheeky's
Brunch · Uptown Design District · $$
The bacon-flight brunch institution on Palm Canyon, with a menu that changes weekly.
Farm
French · Downtown · $$
A French country courtyard tucked behind La Plaza — all-day breakfast under fig trees.
King's Highway
Diner · South Palm Springs · $$
The diner at the Ace, in a converted Denny's, open to non-guests.
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