Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

Breakfast restaurant · Palm Springs ·

Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

Breakfast restaurant · Palm Springs ·

Hearty diner breakfast fare, German pancakes, and comfort food.

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1030 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Get directions

$10–20

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"With numerous outlets throughout the Pacific Northwest, it’s a bit of an anomaly to see Elmer’s tucked into Palm Springs. Longtime owner Jacky Donnell often greets customers and chats up regulars inside the expansive standalone diner. Portions are heaping, prices are reasonable, the patio is covered, and service is quick. The fluffy buttermilk pancakes arrive ready for plenty of whipped butter and maple syrup. Kids will adore the cinnamon roll pancakes. Adults too." - Mona Holmes

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"Elmer’s might not have the modern shine of other breakfast/brunch spots in Palm Springs, but when you’re in the mood for a straightforward breakfast without any bells and whistles, you can’t beat it. The old-school diner has a large menu filled with every breakfast staple you could want - skillets, pancakes, waffles, crepes, and our favorite eggs Benedict in town. They currently have two outdoor patios and a new shaded dining area on the grass." - brant cox

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Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

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"Though there are 25 locations of this Portland-born diner throughout the Northwest, this is the only California outpost and it’s the furthest thing from a run-of-the-mill franchise. Yes, there’s a massive laminated menu but that's half the fun. Lunch and dinner bring in a good amount of guests, but it’s the all-day breakfast that’s the true standout. German pancakes, oversize skillet omelets, and smokehouse bacon are particularly adored by both kids and those nursing wicked hangovers."

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Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

Edward P M.

Google

Came here as we were traveling back home. Was recommended by a friend and said the food was good. We went there and the food was amazing! The staff were friendly and you felt at home there. Definitely my new go too spot when we go to Palm Springs.

Ana Isabel G.

Google

Had a lovely brunch at Elmer’s with my sisters! The service was excellent—very attentive and warm. Our food arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was cozy and very family-friendly, with lots of smiles and good energy all around. A great spot for a relaxed and satisfying meal. We'll definitely be back!

Sunitz H

Google

I had a craving for pancakes so I went to this iconic diner. Inside it was a little little bit dated, but the pancakes were great and so was the bloody Mary. They did a traditional German style with mixed berries, and I like that the combo came with eggs and sausages as well, so you have a nice plate of sweet and savory. It is a little bit expensive though but nice for a treat.

Karla P.

Google

A Classic Gem! Elmer’s is such a great spot for breakfast and lunch! The place gives off that cozy, vintage diner vibe that instantly feels welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious – hearty, flavorful, and the portion sizes are generous. You definitely won’t leave hungry! The service also stands out – the waiters are incredibly patient, friendly, and make sure you’re well taken care of. Their customer service is top-notch, which really adds to the whole experience. If you’re looking for a place with great food, nostalgic charm, and outstanding service, Elmer’s is a must-try!😋

Arta I.

Google

Huhh 😮‍💨😮‍💨 I understand why it’s so busy.. it’s A M A Z I N G Couldn’t choose between the dishes because everything seems absolutely delicious. Heaven for your stomach, believe me. Service also friendly and what a nice detail when the owner lovely Jackie comes by to chat with you 😌 We will be back definitely. Thank you!

Stanley F.

Google

Stopped by this place on Labor Day looking for breakfast on the drive home from the weekend. Absolutely loved it! Stuffed hash browns were great, and it's unique to find a place with German pancakes which is a favorite of my wife's. Also family friendly and kids loved the chocolate chip pancakes.

Ani T

Google

We loved our breakfast at Elmer’s in Palm Springs! The German pancake was light and delicious, and the breakfast was hearty with perfectly cooked eggs, tasty chicken sausage, and a homemade biscuit. Friendly service and a cozy atmosphere made it a great start to our day. Highly recommend!

King Jay (King J.

Google

So glad we stopped for brunch. Everything was amazing. We got sat immediately. Server very fast and prompt. Our food was delicious. Had the stuffed hash browns and biscuits and gravy and French toast. 10/10 Definitely going back

Jaimie P.

Yelp

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.

Mark N.

Yelp

Definitely a great spot for breakfast in Palm Springs. My colleague and I were headed back to the airport following a conference and we decided to stop in for a bite. Good thing we did, as our flight would last 4 hours and we'd not get home until dinnertime in Chicago. I ordered the "Looking for Sun" Omelet- a fantastic choice indeed! Fresh avocados topped it and boy - amazing. The coffee was - well- coffee. But the menu was interesting. Little toast was to be seen, but I was able to order a round of rye to finish off my classic american breakfast :) Imagine, though, my surprise at seeing Ivar's Clam Chowder on the menu? Man! Just a wonderful surprise; guess I'll need to order it when i come in for lunch next time I'm in town? In the end- the menu is updated regularly, and while it looks like a classic diner spot, the menu and service are up-to-date and spot on. Will definitely return!

Gabriel W.

Yelp

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!

Jeremy C.

Yelp

This is a really great option for breakfast or lunch when you're in Palm Springs. The service is friendly and polite, atmosphere is welcoming, and the food is really tasty! When you think about the other standard breakfast places around, everything here is just better. We really enjoyed all of the food, especially the chicken fried steak bowl and the club sandwich. If you're a local or just visiting, you should make it a point to try it out if you're looking for a nice, low key meal.

Cathrine S.

Yelp

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.

Rebecca P.

Yelp

What a perfect breakfast spot! We went to Elmer's on Friday morning and were seated immediately. Our sever came to our table within five minutes to take our drink order and brought them immediately. We had the German pancake and an omelet. Both were amazing. It was a bit loud but a cool, retro feel.

Tina K.

Yelp

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

Lisa H.

Yelp

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!

D. Scott C.

Yelp

I've been here multiple times, it's my mom's favorite joint. I flew into town to visit here. I brought her here for dinner. She had a hamburger and I had their Dungeoness Crab salad. Both were very solid. The salad had tons of crab meat, which was surprising. Our waiter was friendly. It's definitely a local joint that has been around forever.

Jackie D.

Yelp

Elmer's is always a stop for us when we're in Palm Springs! My boyfriend loves this place so we went three mornings in a row. Mayra was our server 2/3 days and she was the best! I ordered potato pancakes 2/3 days and the German pancake the other morning. The potato pancakes are so yummy because they're cooked with cheese, bacon, and green onions. My bf ordered the cinnamon roll pancakes which is his FAVORITE thing. Elmers is always a 100/10 for us! Since it's was during the week, it was more slow and we got to sit almost immediately! You can call us regulars because we'll always be there when we're in Palm Springs.

Rafunzel C.

Yelp

I typically order my favorite Lingonberry Crepes every time I come to Elmer's. I took a chance and tried something different the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. Hearty , heavy, and tasty but I'm going back to my favorite. I experienced great service, efficient, consistent, accurate and friendly.

Cameron M.

Yelp

Let's face it, you don't need another review to tell you to come here, but I am going to add one anyway! Elmer's knows exactly what they are, a classic breakfast spot serving up awesome food with a seasoned waitstaff that will take great care of you. Your drink will be filled, everything will be clean, and they will be prompt. We had the German Pancake which was delicious. In Texas we call them Dutch Babies and the one here is great! Our Omelet was also awesome because the bacon inside was still crispy. If you want a heart breakfast that will your day off to a great start you need to get in here!

Raymond M.

Yelp

This place always hits. From service to their food. Phenomenal! The German pancake is perfectly balanced. It's lemony, sweet, and buttery. The chicken fried steak is super good. The gravy makes it. Well seasoned. The coffee is one of the best I've had from a restaurant. I probably had like 3 refills. This is a must stop when I'm in Palm Springs.

Ricardo R.

Yelp

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Palm Springs! It's hard to believe that this restaurant is part of a chain because the food had a comforting vibe to it; nevertheless, this restaurant really knows how to whip up a smorgasbord worth of food for breakfast. Food (5/5) The one item you need to order is the famous German pancakes from here! I have to admit the wait for these pancakes can be a little long since it takes a while to make, but I have yet to find another breakfast restaurant in California that can make these type of pancakes like Elmer's does. The meal itself comes with a German pancake, 2 eggs and a choice of breakfast meat (easily 1500 calories so get ready for your nap after). The menu has new seasonal specials that are on the creative side, but I always stick to my go to order. This restaurant also has non breakfast items, but I would suggest sticking with breakfast since it's their speciality. Service (4.25/5) The service here varies based on the amount of customers that are dining here. The restaurant space is humongous and could feed a small army with their indoor and outdoor seating; yet, this restaurant can have a long wait during the busy seasons in Palm Springs. I recommend arriving early in the morning to avoid a long wait during peak seasons in Palm Springs. Ambiance (4/5) A true no frills place where the interior feels like grandmas house. This restaurant has an old school diner vibe with a fireplace and booths throughout the space. The A/C is always on full blast here so no cone can complain if it's too hot inside! A truly nostalgic location!

Ellen K.

Yelp

We didn't have to wait Saturday lunch time. They have a lot of tables. The food takes a little bit to come out. It has a diner feel inside, almost like a Denny's. - German Pancake 1.4/5 Thick pancake, sweet, lots of fruit. I wouldn't get this again. - Classic Eggs Benedict 4.2/5 The hollandaise sauce, ham, and biscuit was amazing. Sadly BOTH my poached eggs were overcooked (yolk solid). Hash browns are shaved thick and it had a good crust texture, but was just OK. If you order this, make sure to tell your server you like your yolks runny!! Free parking in lot

Gabriella D.

Yelp

This is one of my favorite breakfast or brunch places. This is a must try. You will definitely enjoy the food and the large portions. The German pancake pancake is my favorite. I ordered it with powder sugar and a slice of lemon. The waitress was very nice.

Doug B.

Yelp

Elmer's is a great place to grab a bite any time of day, but their specialty seems to be breakfast. We arrived around 10:30am on a Thursday morning and the parking lot was near full. The restaurant and patio were mostly full, but we only had to wait a few minutes to be seated at a table. The dining room was lively without being obnoxiously loud. The menu is huge, literally and figuratively. It measures what seems like two feet tall and a foot wide and contains a lot of pictures and descriptions of each menu item. It has three pages of breakfast items, and two pages of lunch and dinner items. Prices are slightly on the high side but not outrageous. Most breakfast items are right around $20 each. I ordered the German pancake and it is the biggest one I have ever had anywhere. This is probably one of their most popular items as they are constantly coming out of the kitchen and going to different tables. It was absolutely delicious. I had bacon and scrambled eggs as the sides and I was stuffed afterwards. My girlfriend had the French toast with the same sides and enjoyed it. As busy as the restaurant was, the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Our server Julia was very friendly and attentive.

Jamie R.

Yelp

The place was busy so they was the fist sign of goodness! The food was delicious and a hearty portion size. I ordered the bacon, sausage avocado bowl. It was filling and the hashbrowns at the bottom were a little crispy, which was great! It was busy but the noise level was good. The seating is a bit tight but not too overwhelming. Our service was professional, polite and attentive. The mimosas looked good but I can't say they were as I didn't try them. Definitely a good spot. Left me full for a good part of the day!

Anna R.

Yelp

Solid place for breakfast/brunch as evidenced by the wait times and plentiful reviews. Great classics like omelettes and benedicts. They also offer baby dutch pancakes, hash browns with "the works" and stuffed hash browns - offerings that aren't as common at other brunch spots. Service was fine. There is an automatic 18% service charge for parties of 6. Brunch seems increasingly more expensive these days, and has been for a while now, but more so I guess with the rising costs of eggs. Still, I always pause when an omelette plate is ~$20 lol. Overall, still a good place for brunch.

Robert Z.

Yelp

Visited 5/13/2025 Wow I finally got to try out Elmer's in Palm Springs. https://eatatelmers.com/ With some of the best Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners in the Desert and a massive menu there is something amazing for everyone. I've wanted to try a bowl of The World Famous Irv's Clam Chowder for a long time. Super Famous in Seattle as some of the best Soups and Chowders in the world it's a must try. This is the exclusive server of this Seafood Chowder in All of California. I didn't have high expectations but after the first bite I can't stop thinking about going to Palm Springs just to get another bowl only it will be a Full Large Bowl next time. I also tried the Shrimp, Fish and Chips. The Shrimp were good but not amazing but The Cod Fish Fillets we're very good. I will order the Fish and Chips again one day soon with the Chowder. Had to sample The House Special Prime Rib served every day 4pm till closing. Came with a perfect Baked Potato and Cup of Chowder and The Best Fresh Green Beans I've ever tasted. As for the Prime Rib it was very flavorful but not close to tender as my Favorite from Filippi's Scripps Ranch. No comparison whatsoever. Filippi's Scripps Ranch here in San Diego Can't Be Beat. I really must give Elmer's a try for Breakfast one of these days soon as they are Famous in The Palm Springs Area for Amazing German Pancakes and All thing's Breakfast. I Highly Recommend It.

Tiffany M.

Yelp

This place was insane on a Sunday at 1pm! Be prepared to wait unless you don't mind sitting outside which we opted to do.. we ordered and split the chicken fried steak.. it was good but definitely had better. The service was good, staff was friendly! They are known for their German pancakes.. which we didn't order this time but they are good..

Malisa C.

Yelp

When looking for breakfast or brunch on the Palm Springs area, Elmers is a must! We decided to bookmark Elmer's when we were planning a short trip to Palm Springs. There were a ton of great reviews and it did not disappoint! This restaurant has a retro charm that's hard to come by nowadays. They have their own parking lot, but it was still super crowded on a Saturday morning. We were still able to find street parking easily. We were expecting to wait a long, long time but we were seated quickly! Our waitress was super sweet and the menu was filled with classic diner selections and some fun one too! My husband wanted to try their famous German Pancake and I ordered the Eggs Benedict. We also ordered a bowl of Corn Chowder for funsies. The German Pancake was HUGE!!! Topped with a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar and served with lemon slices, it was an eggy delight! Thin, crispy on the edges, and with the lemon juice was an unexpected delight. Not too sweet and cooked perfectly! The Benedict was made with huge, delicious pieces of Canadian bacon that you don't come by very often. And the potatoes were oddly good. The chowder was heavy on the bacon flavor- not the best but not bad. But the vibe here was priceless! All walks of life dining together in a bustling Palm Springs institution- would definitely recommend and will definitely be back!

Love P.

Yelp

This review is more like a 3.5, but that's not an option on Yelp. Elmer's is known for a classic, well-prepared breakfast in Palm Springs. I read so much about it, so wanted to give it a try. I had the pancakes, scrambled eggs, and chicken sausage. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and delicious, but the scrambled eggs did not have much flavor (I wish I had ordered my eggs fried instead). The chicken sausage was fantastic and a nice, flavorful alternative to the usual breakfast meats. The service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was welcoming. I understand why folks recommend Elmer's.

Melissa F.

Yelp

A cute diner in the Palm Springs area! I recently learned this is a chain diner, but the only one in Southern CA, so is it local? Not sure, but it good classic diner food and makes top lists of Brunch/Breakfast locations in Palm Springs. I've been here twice, definitely very popular for brunch and you can expect a little bit of a wait. For dinner, not as popular, no wait time! The inside is well air conditioned and they do have a patio area with fans if you are into the desert air. Food: I've gotten the Crispy Cobb Salad both times I went, it really is a solid classic cobb. The German pancake is also incredible if you love a sweet, good to share with the table. Overall, a great diner in the heart of Palm Springs. Good large parking lot and free wifi!

Mel N.

Yelp

At first the service was terrible I talked to the manager Juan Carlos to swap out servers and I got this wonderful server Alfredo. I took a picture of him so you could ask him when you come here. He made my total experience very pleasant. FYI, if you order the German pancakes, they take 15 to 20 minutes to cook. I asked for the German pancake cake, combo, and pancake takes about 15 to 20 minutes to cook. I will definitely return when in Palm Springs again !

Monty D.

Yelp

The "Rat Pack" lives on ................. at Elmer's. The building is a throwback architecture of simpler times (check out my outside photos, lots of patio space) and the interior wall pictures highlights all the old time favorite personalities - in black & white, of course. We were there on a holiday morning - there was plenty of seating and the service was fast. Our server listened well and was proactive. They certainly have breakfast options - see my menu pics. We had to try the featured menu pic: German Pancake, with blueberries. It didn't disappoint. When you checkout my pic of our breakfast, you can see it is very similar to the menu pic (warning: we told the server we'd be splitting the breakfast and to bring us an extra plate. The cooks did the splitting for us - so you're seeing only 1/2 of the pancake being served, my wife had the corresponding half.) The German Pancake tastes like a big, airy crepe, with the sides about 4 times as thick but still light. I liked the sweetened blueberries and sauce, while my wife liked the accompanying maple syrup. There was plenty. The bacon, 3 pieces in all, was thick cut and mostly meat. It had a bit of smoke and a bunch of heartiness. The over-medium eggs were cooked to order. This was a good breakfast treat.

Tim H.

Yelp

This place always has a full house, and it's big! The staff is fast and we usually have a drink order in within minutes. This place feels like a family diner. Big booths, many tables, outdoor space. Considering all the people, it's never felt too loud. There will be kids, gay folk, after church crowd, and tourists. Best part, everyone enjoys. Everyone is nice to each other and it's easy to chat folks up waiting for a table. The food! Very diner like, with a bigger menu and special things like the Benedict options, Belgium Waffle, and stuff like that. So good, and very expedient. Food comes out pretty quick and tasty. This is an easy 5-star spot. It's just fun to eat here.

Belle L.

Yelp

I was told by one of my patients that Elmer's is a "fancier Denny's" and I would say, that that's pretty accurate. With this said, this was honestly one of the best American diner brunch restaurants I've ever been to. The potato pancakes were so flavorful and German pancake was cooked to perfection. 10/10 recommending ordering both. The wait for the food was a little long, but to be honest, the food was worth the wait. There's a decent sized parking lot by the restaurant and a good amount of seating but come early for brunch because it gets packed quickly!

Kendrick L.

Yelp

Came for the mimosas, and the food was great too! I had read that the mimosas were endless (or at least endless champagne+ paid orange juice), but that was not an option, only a carafe full at a time, and that was enough for me. I got the stuffed hash browns and thought it wouldn't be a lot of food, but was pleasantly surprised. Setting was a friendly family diner with fast service, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

Terry C.

Yelp

Elmer's was listed in a local publication as having 'the best breakfast' in the area. We were quickly seated at our choice of a booth or table, and our drink orders were taken. They have an extensive menu that took a few minutes to peruse their selections. There is light music playing in the background. We both decided on the Crabacado Omelet. It is a huge 3-egg omelet filled with Dungeness crab, smokehouse bacon, fresh avocado, Swiss cheese, topped with tomato, classic Hollandaise sauce and fresh-snipped chives. We usually order the Hollandaise sauce on the side as the eggs can be either too sparsely topped or completely laden with the heavy sauce. The Crabacado was well constructed and well-filled with ingredients that melded together perfectly. No skimping here. Cutting down on carbs, I choose the fruit as my side instead of hashbrown potatoes. I got to taste Elmer's hashbrowns, and the flavor was the best I've had. They are slivered cuts of potatoes instead of a pressed formation almost every other restaurant serves. The hashbrowns were crispy and delicious. The toast and flaky biscuit were fresh and hot.

Cece C.

Yelp

We've been going to Elmer's for decades but this morning's experience stands out. We had a great server (male) in the back, great service, he listened to what we wanted and what we didn't need, and the sausage was unbelievably flavorful and perfectly cooked. We'll be back.

Rosa

Yelp

The German pancake was delicious! Our first time trying it! The crab Benedict was also delicious! I would definitely recommend both! Also had a Bloody Mary and mimosa! We sat outside and had an amazing view! Menu had lots of food options! We were visiting for one night only so this place was perfect before hitting the road! Service was great! We went on a Friday 8:30am.

June W.

Yelp

I can see why Elmer's has been around for so many years. It seems like favorite for locals and visitors like us. Cute diner type vibe. Service was good too. The half BLTA sandwich and cup of clam chowder soup was good. The huge German pancake with blueberry compote and bananas was tasty. Will come back next time we're in town.

Rusty H.

Yelp

After a weekend of countless restaurants, and breakfast adventures, Elmer's was easily our favorite. Fast and friendly service accompanied by delicious and well portioned food options have added this restaurant to our must return list. Bonus points for several water dishes for the patio puppies.

Ben L.

Yelp

We ordered waffle, pancake, cheeseburger. Pancake is super big, and very soft. I have never seen this type of pancakes. I like it. My friends like it too and she wanna visit next time again :) fruits (side order) were also fresh.

Alina L.

Yelp

Amazing food and really good server. Our first time in this resto food is huge portion very reasonable price worth the visit inside is so home feeling high ceiling wood spacious nice patio w Mountain View. Good biscuits bacon and eggs had a happy bday crepe w dog doll singer Pablo is exceptional real vacation Bday

Paul C.

Yelp

Pbj french toast. This place has so many unique choices to eat. Furthermore if an order goes wrong they go out of the way to make it right. Kudos for the entire crew.

Jessica P.

Yelp

This place lived up to the hype( mostly). We ordered a chicken fried steak breakfast and potato cakes. The chicken fried steak was good and it was not heavy and greasy. The biscuit that came with the meal was AMAZING and so fresh. I don't eat this type of "diner" food often, but when I do I try and make it worth it. I didn't feel heavy and tired after eating here! The portions are just right to share or eat alone. My husband and I each tried each others food and he agreed mine was better. I got a peach mimosa that tasted like juice. The service was good and they even let us switch tables because we wanted more privacy in a booth, oppose to the close tables.

Matthew H.

Yelp

Yelp steered me in the right direction once again. We were in the moody for good diner food. And, we discovered delicious food and wonderful service at Elmer's. We arrived early on Saturday morning and only had to wait a few minutes for a table. We ordered the German Pancake combo (with ham) and stuffed hash browns. The portions are generous here. When we left, the wait time appeared much longer.

Derek S.

Yelp

The website was great so I thought I'd check them out. Great family-style restaurant! Suzanne greeted me at the door with a big smile and sat me immediately. She was funny, genuinely friendly and very welcoming. My waitress Naida was on top of things and quickly answered all my questions about the menu--even making suggestions that were perfect in helping make my selection. Food was amazing. It came out fast, was hot and DELICIOUS!! The biscuits will melt in your mouth. Outstanding customer service and quality dishes. Highly recommend if you're visiting PS!!!

Jonah O.

Yelp

I'm always had an excellent breakfast every time I've been here although they do serve lunch. But it's a good looking menu and everything has been delicious.

Jon K.

Yelp

Went to Elmer's the day after Coachella week 2, kind of a mistake it was very busy but other than finding parking we had almost no wait. The hostess and Checke our server were great. Service was a little slow but they were packed. The restaurant was clean and a typical breakfast place. The food was great. I had a ham and cheese omelette with hash browns and a biscuit. My wife had potato pancakes and scrambled egg with bacon. We'll be back!

Bonnie S.

Yelp

Came here for brunch in between my son's basketball games. Everything about our visit was 5 stars. The German pancake, the biscuit, the potato pancakes were memorably delicious. Service was very good, extremely attentive, thoughtful and helpful. The restaurant was very clean and had lots of seating.

Aaron W.

Yelp

For a group of 7 we didn't have to wait that long to sit on a Saturday morning. The menus are HUGE which brings back the nostalgia. Enjoyed the eggs Benedict and there was nothing bad to say about it.

Sarah M.

Yelp

Wow!!! This place was so delicious. The place was packed full of locals and travelers. Large Portions for a great price. Definitely 10/10

Jennifer K.

Yelp

Came here for breakfast on Saturday. Looked pretty busy. We ordered breakfast food and it was just your average food. I think out of everything we enjoyed the biscuit so much! It was fresh and fluffy! We also ordered the German pancake with Lingonberry Butter. It's huge! At least 2-3ppl can share. It tasted eggy and texture somewhat like crepe. Not sure if it's supposed to taste like that but it was an interesting taste. It's a 3/5 for me. I would still definitely come back and try something else. Their menu looks good!

Jack S.

Yelp

Elmer's has a great kids menu, and lots of options to choose from. We got a huge German pancake for the table to share, and I wish I had ordered that as my breakfast, instead of just getting a small triangle! We were there at lunch time, but nearly everyone still ordered breakfast :-) Everything we ordered was just how we wanted it, not over or under done, and tasty! While we were there, we even got a show when a young couple who apparently went through 2 bottles of champagne for mimosas tried to skip out on the check, and the cops caught them and drug them back!

Robert L.

Yelp

The food quality is consistently good, but the service varies by server. Some servers tend to leave the dining area and stay in the kitchen. The ambience is pleasant, but it hasn't changed in years.

Amanda W.

Yelp

Similar to a Denny's vibe. Portions are large and pricing is good. Staff was very friendly and quick. We got the crab Benedict and mine specifically had quite a bit of shell in it, but my friends was great. We also got the German pancake that was huge and delicious our first time trying it. Good parking lot but was pretty full leaving around 930 on a Sunday morning.

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Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

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Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

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Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

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Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

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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

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Pbj french toast. This place has so many unique choices to eat. Furthermore if an order goes wrong they go out of the way to make it right. Kudos for the entire crew.

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I'm always had an excellent breakfast every time I've been here although they do serve lunch. But it's a good looking menu and everything has been delicious.

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Wow!!! This place was so delicious. The place was packed full of locals and travelers. Large Portions for a great price. Definitely 10/10

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The food quality is consistently good, but the service varies by server. Some servers tend to leave the dining area and stay in the kitchen. The ambience is pleasant, but it hasn't changed in years.

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