Grand Central Palm Springs

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had the pleasure of dining at Grand Central in Palm Springs yesterday, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience! The atmosphere is absolutely stunning, adorned with beautiful murals and captivating artwork that create a vibrant and inviting environment. The food was incredible—each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The drinks complemented the meal perfectly, adding to the overall delightful experience. I also want to give a special shoutout to our server, Douglas, who went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. His attentiveness and knowledge of the history of the restaurant murals, art and menu truly elevated our dining experience. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my visit. Grand Central deserves a solid 5 out of 5 stars, and I can’t wait to return!

I stopped in for brunch on a mid-morning Saturday and outdoor seating was full but we were seated inside very quickly. The restaurant is spacious and airy. I had an iced coffee which was very tasty although a bit on the small side serving wise. I had the goat cheese salad which was absolutely delicious! I loved the panko fried goat cheese. It was so unique and went well with the beets and little dried figs. Parking can be a little difficult especially on a busy weekend but we were able to park in a lot about a block away and walked over. The servers and other staff were friendly and the price point was in line with most other Palm Springs brunch spots.

Very hospitable service. Sat quickly, and food selection was great. Food was delicious and also came out timely. We would absolutely come back.

The Grand Central Café is a fantastic spot right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. The food is amazing, and the staff is super friendly. There’s plenty of space, so it never feels too crowded, but you might want to get there early on weekends. The Eggs Benedict was a standout for me!

We stopped by this place for lunch. It offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options. We ordered Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, Chicken Sandwich, Egg and Bacon Sandwich, and Short Rib Sliders, and all of them tasted delicious. I'd say Eggs Benedict and Chicken Sandwich are the best. The owner and staff were also all friendly and attentive. There were plenty of seats when we came in despite lunch time, but food took a while to come out.

This is a must go. We stopped in for a quick wine, which turned into two. Enjoyed a talk with the wait staff, and he brought us a complimentary appetizer. Despite not being hungry, we finished it. It was awesome! I highly recommend this as a stop, if not only for a cocktail.

I was very disappointed with the overall quality of the food. The cut fruits had a strong onion taste, likely because they used the same knife when cutting the fruits. The Eggs Benedict had a noticeable burnt flavor, and even the pancakes tasted burnt. The food quality was poor across the board, and it was clear that attention to detail was lacking. I wouldn’t recommend it based on my experience.

We really enjoyed this downtown restaurant for brunch. They have a huge menu of options, which includes many vegetarian options. They will also adapt many dishes in the menu to remove the meat and substitute something else (like avocado), if you like. Service was good and prompt. The place gets busy every day around noon, so try to arrive a little earlier to get a good table. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor covered seating, and a good sized bar, too. The food was very good, with large portions and fair prices. Get a flight of mimosas, if you are in the mood for that!

The service was amazing, everyone was very nice. They have a room full of art work where our table was so it felt like we were in a museum. The food was so good, all of us enjoyed our orders. DK, our waiter was very attentive with our table. We hope to visit again soon!

We visited Grand Central in Palm Springs a few Sundays ago with a large family group. Despite the short notice, they were able to accommodate us, which was impressive. I had trouble finding parking, so I called the restaurant to ask if they could hold our table. The person I spoke with even stepped outside to check for any available spots, which was incredibly thoughtful, though there were none at the time. The food was fantastic--everyone enjoyed their meals, including the picky kids we had with us. The atmosphere was great, too. A lovely woman came by our table to welcome us and kindly offered to take a family photo. We appreciated her gesture, and it added a special touch to our visit. Overall, this place is a hidden gem. We'll definitely be returning!

Went here for the first time. Very cute interior on the main strip in Palm Springs. Ordered the Boston salad with salmon and Bronzino, replacing couscous with veggies. The salad was plain, butter lettuce, tomato, croutons, and maybe one other ingredient. The Bronzino was good except the sauce was awful, made the fish inedible. It was SO SALTY. like they dumped a pound of salt into the sauce accidentally. Made the center of the fish w the bulk of the sauce inedible, I didn't touch it. Veggies were good, bland but that was fine with me. Pretty good service. Lowered two stars for the inedible sauce.

This was my second time at Grand Central - and this time, they knocked it out of the park! We came in HOT with a group of 10+ gals, all a little hangry from a big day of travel after 2pm. A lot of other spots nearby were closed after 3 and we bee-lined to GC because we knew they were open and have a huge space inside to accommodate our group. We had multiple special requests in our group: two of us had to eat and leave quick, we had a few gluten-free, a few veg/vegan, etc. etc. Our server was incredibly kind and accommodating to our requests! The two of us who had to leave fast ordered and got our food within 10 minutes - just incredible speedy service. They offer gluten free bread now, and it made my breakfast sandwich dreams come true. Everyone LOVED the food they offered - some had breakfast, some had lunch, and almost everyone got a coffee drink or cocktail. I can't thank the GC team enough for their warm hospitality and speedy service to our large group!

Fun vibe in a historic building from the 1930s, nicely remodeled. There are a few outdoor tables, but the air conditioning on a 108 degree day felt great. Service was helpful and friendly. The menu is filled with standard breakfast items plus avocado toast, grilled cheese, goat cheese salad, cobb salad and ahi poke bowl.

I love this place!! A GREAT location for the ABC's...Art, Books, Brunch, and Company!! The staff is friendly and welcoming and all the food and drinks we ordered were DELICIOUS! And the mimosa flight comes with FULL glasses, not gonna find that at too many places. We WILL BE BACK for the food, the vibes, and the staff....we felt like part of the "Grand Central Family".

Came here for brunch and had a really good time. The ambiance was chill and I enjoyed being able to sit outside under a shaded area. Shout out to the server named Henry who was super nice and made sure me and my dog were all good. I got a breakfast wrap with potatoes and it was delicious. You should definitely check it out!

My friends and I were in Palm Springs for the weekend. Originally wanted to try out Farm, but their waitlist was closed so we headed here! I got the Goat Cheese Omelet with a Espresso Martini and my boyfriend got the Breakfast Wrap with a Margarita De Sandia. The omelet felt like there was barely any bacon in there and the goat cheese definitely overpowered any other flavor. The side of potatoes saved the dish! Seasoned well and helped with the lack of flavor. The martini was deliciously made. Enough said for that. On the other hand, the margarita was more watered down and we struggled to finish the drink without making a face. I guess that's sort of a good thing? xD Service was great and lots of seating! We got seated right away and there was air conditioning inside for the hotness that is Palm Springs. Give this place a try!

First time here and I ordered the breakfast burrito. Had no taste and the sauce it came with didn't help that much. I ate a good amount of it since I paid for it. Service was good and ambiance was alright too. I'd say they got to spruce up their burrito.

This place is less than 10 minutes from the airport. Came here in a big group (14) and they accommodated us so well! The food came out quickly, the drinks were great and the cherry butter on the brioche toast was my favorite. The chicken sausage was an entire link which was pretty good! The mimosa flights were strong & the checkout process was easy peezy. Loved it!

Everyone I was dining with enjoyed their meal. I had the Eggs Benedict with potatoes and my plate was empty when I was done. Personally, I like a hollandaise sauce with more lemon flavor but there was nothing wrong with their sauce. Friendly, fast service. Love the interior theme (see photos)!

We enjoyed the cinnamon waffles, ahi poke bowl, and short ribs for dinner. Great service and extremely clean spot. Will be back for full breakfast!

I was craving a sweet breakfast and me and my friend stumbled upon Grand Central while in Downtown Palm Springs. I ordered the Sugar Waffles. I loved the cinnamon sugar touch and it tasted great! The portion size was perfect as well. My only point off would be it was supposed to come with bacon and cherry butter, but the butter tasted like normal butter, and I didn't get bacon. The service however was great, and the location is in a prime spot surrounded by many shops and other food stops!

As in every touristy downtown, everyone wants to eat on the main street at a touristy restaurant on the patio so they can people watch. Grand Central is just off a bit on a the side street where its much quieter, less crowded, and prices are about 20-25% cheaper, and food quality perhaps 20-25% better. Service was friendly and ambience MCM delightful. $36 Surf and Turf...8oz tender, juicy, lean Top Sirlion steak with 3 large succulent shrimp, yum! It came with a healthy portion of grilled fresh asparagus and some spinach potato gnocchi, yum! $39 Panko Crusted Seabass...this sounded delicious, but the wife said it was pretty average. Came with Cauliflower Puree with Rainbow Chard, Citrus Beurre Blanc Topped with Frisee Salad. We also shared a $6 side of fries, hot thick and delicious, we needed something a little extra to fill up as we skipped appetizers.

Same here a while ago for mother's day brunch. We found some parking on the street not too far. We dined outside, but we were on a mini slop so the table was a bit wobbly and the items on the table slowly slid down. The interior is really cool, very Palm Springs and artsy. Our server was kind and patient. Food was delicious. The tip recommendations start at 20%, but you can tip however much you want.

Great local spot, they have a lot of art installations, and a full bar with plenty of cocktail and wine options. They serve breakfast as well and I would recommend the sweet options over the savory. Staff was very friendly. only complain I have was the temp was a bit warm inside. Not sure what they do in the dead of PS summers.

All aboard! Grand Central in La Plaza in Palm Springs looks like the waystation to another destination. Like maybe a train depot or a rail car. This is set in a former department store, Desmond's, which was designed in 1936, so perhaps that's why it has an Art Deco or Moderne ambience. I did enjoy the touches of cobalt blue throughout, which is pretty and striking. We stopped in for an early breakfast and we were the only customers. I ordered the huevos rancheros after deciding the chilaquiles were probably too spicy for me. My dish was good, I was glad that the refried black beans were a light layer and the dish was just right, not too spicy, although a little more soupy that I was expecting. The flavor was great. My friend had Brad's Breakfast, with fried eggs and bacon, potatoes and fruit. We split a cinnamon bun with cream cheese topping. It was warm, pleasantly crisp around the edges, maybe a little dry, with a nice topping, not too sweet. I don't know why there weren't more customers, because other restaurants around the plaza were bustling. Perhaps their clientele come in the evening instead because the atmosphere seems more suited to cocktails and dinner. We're on board with that.

We came on a Thursday morning and got seated instantly. We got the chilaquiles and waffles. Pros - nice setting (indoor and outdoor seating) - my wife really liked her chilaquiles the previous time we came. This time for some reason she was very underwhelmed. - the waffles were good. I have a sweet tooth and even for me they were very sweet. Maybe I should haven't put on the syrup. They tasted like those individual packaged waffles you can get at Sprouts heated up with extra sugar. Cons - none really. The food overall was decent. The only thing that was ridiculous was the tip suggestion on the receipt. The receipts used to never ask for a tip. Then went from suggesting 10,12 or 15%. This place is suggesting 20,25 and 30% tip! Insane. Overall 7/10

Initially the service was great then my waiter totally forgot about me. He started working on 2 other tables and just didn't check back in with me. At all. Nothing. Gone! I had to get up and ask to pay my check since no one was asking me how I was. Now, for the food. It wasn't good. That's it. I'll leave it at that.

The floor manager was amazing, attentive, very friendly. Servers seemed a little overwhelmed. This place is very popular and probably understaffed. Post-pandemic problems being experienced everywhere. The entrees were excellent we had the blt and the seared ahi. The spices on the seared ahi were delicious. Comes with a generous portion of salad. Sadly, the salad was a little overdressed and we didn't finish it. Flavors were good. It was sweet and citrusy, with an added surprise of what appeared to homemade daikon pickles. The elevated BLT was astonishingly good. The puff pastry was buttery, crispy and the bacon cooked into the pastry made it especially delectable. Seemed like a lot of bacon; they could easily do it with smaller portions of bacon. The tomato was ripe and tasty. It's the first restaurant tomato I've had in 6 mos that didn't seem unripe and flavorless. Egg done to perfection. Just an a-plus on this dish. Comes with an abundant side salad that also suffered from an excessive amount of thick sweet bacon dressing. It made it mostly inedible. Maybe some people like all that dressing. But it ended up kind of mashing up the greens, like a wilted spinach salad. This place is usually packed; especially outside. It's nice and shady and offered excellent people watching. Chairs could be more comfortable, but that's likely intentional because their popularity means they need to turn tables. Their hours are so convenient, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and a big space for private rentals. There's lovely art all around. I'd say go check em out, but if you live here; you already know how good it is.

Tucked into a side street, yet still part of the Palm Springs Action, Grand Station offers elevated eating with high quality ingredients and beautiful presentation. They have a great wine selection and a variety if regional beers cold on tap. The staff were gracious, hard working, and quick to take our order. I had the Flatbread special, which had prosciutto, micro greens, figs, and some balsamic drizzle... it was perfect! My colleagues had the burger, shrimp, and steak sandwich which all looks amazing.. top Chef worthy!

I have been here before and was excited to learn that they are now open for dinner. I went last night and had the pleasure of being served by Natasha. She was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is so unique. It has an industrial feel, yet it's very warm and inviting. The decor is very fun and harkens back to the building's history. The iconic clock and original flooring are a must see. The wall mural showcases old film stars that are indicative of Palm Springs They even showcase art from local artists. The food lived up to the rest of the experience! To start I had the ahi tuna tartare wonton nachos, crispy brussel sprouts and goat cheese salad. They were all excellent. The brussel sprouts had a fun mix of flavors with bits of bacon, pomegranate seeds, cotija cheese and a lemon shallot vinaigrette. The salad was another refreshing flavor sensation. The ahi tuna nachos were excellent too. The ratio of chips to topping was a little low. I had the surf and turf for my entree. It was another great choice. The gnocchi was an interesting side that you don't see everywhere. The steak sauce could have been a little tangier, but the shrimp was great and the steak was cooked to perfection. The plating was a treat for the eyes as well. I can't wait to try something else on their dinner menu!

This place was fantastic! The food was wonderful. The pasta dish with the lamb Bolognese off the chain. So good. I actually dipped my french fries in that spaghetti sauce and it was tasty. My sandwich was fantastic. I will definitely go back to this place. The value exceeded the cost for sure. Staff was attentive pleasant experience overall.

I recently dined at this restaurant and wanted to provide some feedback on my experience. While the food was generally acceptable, I was disappointed with the ahi tuna. It did not seem fresh and had many firm parts that made it difficult to chew. Additionally, I found the meal to be overpriced for the portion sizes offered. Moreover, the restaurant environment was quite uncomfortable due to the heat. On a positive note, the customer service was satisfactory.

This place was nothing short of amazing. I'm so happy I stopped by here. Came in on a Thursday morning after staying in PS overnight. Happy there wasn't a wait at around 1030 am. The food was amazing and the drinks even better. We were full and also happy with the awesome service. The decor was different and the restaurant was very spacious which is nice. I'm upset i didn't order the expresso martini first it was magnificent and I would've gotten another if I didn't already have a mimosa. I can't wait to go back. I can imagine this place probably gets packed on weekends so not sure if they take reservations.

One of the TOP Breakfast spots in Palm Springs ! You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu for breakfast. The overall consensus is that everyone, at least everyone in my circle of friends finds that Grand Central provides a very quality breakfast at a standard price. It's not the cheapest place you'll find on the strip, but they use high quality ingredients and dishes are seasoned appropriately. I recommend.

Two goat cheese omelettes were incredibly bland. Had to pour salt and chilies all over them. The goat cheese bites were good but there wasn't enough.

The hubs and I came for brunch and this was a delish spot to dine. We came pretty early and avoided the crowds because of it. I had one of the best almond milk cappuccinos I've ever had. So good that I got a second. My husband got an egg breakfast sandwich and I had the zaatar scotch egg with grains and greens. Felt super healthy and the perfect way to start the day on a beautiful patio with excellent customer service.

Excellent value, service, and food quality. Started my day at 7:30a when this place opened. I was greeted by a warm and friendly employee who provided first class customer service. I ordered the traditional Benedict and a cup of coffee. The Benedict was spot on. Wonderfully put together and tasted even better. The restaurant was clean and well lit, bright, and fresh. Very spacious. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. I do recommend giving this place a try. This place is great!

This place is okay for brunch/lunch. It has a pretty big space with a casual ambiance, and my friends had to come here because the brunch place we were initially trying to go to had a lengthy wait time. I wouldn't say it's my favorite brunch pick, but it's not terrible either. I had the breakfast wrap without bacon or sausage because I wanted something savory that I could make vegetarian. It was a 7/10, but for the price, probably a 6.5/10. I got fruit on the side so that was nice, but the burrito itself was sort of bland. The hot sauce they gave was also not too spicy and pretty little, but I just grabbed a couple of hot sauce bottles and added it to the wrap. The quantity was filling for me. The service was good, pretty standard for a touristy restaurant. We requested to be seated at an elevated table and they accommodated our large group of 10. Overall, I'd give a 7.5/10.

What an historic gem in downtown. It is located in the old Desmond dept store and maintains the original flooring, window frames and clock. Service was fantastic, a 20 out of 10!!!! We all enjoyed our food tremendously. I had the goat cheese salad with beets, fried feta, etc. topped with salmon. It was served with limoncello dressing. The dressing was fantastic, and the salmon cooked to perfection. I'm very picky about how my salmon is cooked and forgot to say how I wanted it but it was awesome. The owners are avid, book, collectors, apparently saving many books from being tossed over the years. There are very old books everywhere, not just stacked, but displayed in unique arrangements. My friends have the short rib beef sliders, which came on pretzel buns and came with a side, salad, fries, or fruit. They said that the beef was amazing and to me it looked like it was the texture of pulled pork. I would highly recommend this restaurant and cannot wait to go back

Went to Grand Central today to enjoy the Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week menu--three courses for $25. We were not offered that menu when we came in and had to ask for it after the server brought the standard menu. The space is quite large and more industrial than I had pictured. It was not crowded, but it was loud. Service was fine but the wait for food was long and our server was not very friendly and he seemed over-extended. I ordered the green salad, the fish and chips, and the vanilla gelato. Two of my companions had the short rib sliders and my wife had the turkey Reuben. Everything was delicious. I didn't like the chairs. So uncomfortable. My wife was unhappy that there was nowhere to hang her purse on the chair and the table had no hooks. Small things, but keep them in mind. Not sure I would return. So many local restaurants have better pacing, atmosphere, and customer service.

Brad's Breakfast: simple and perfect for young kids who just want their eggs, bacon/sausage, and potatoes Cobb Salad: it's a fun presentation and even though everything was good, nothing for me to crave. For example, the grilled corn was good but it didn't have the crunch or sweetness for me to want more of it. Potatoes: 5 star!!! I usually don't even care much for potatoes but these potatoes are desirable. My husband and I were talking about it even until the next day! They're perfectly seasoned, moist, and right amount of crunch.

Great place for breakfast. I wanted to try this place since one of my favorite YouTubers did a review a few weeks back. Food was really good and service was great. I loved the dill cream cheese that came with the lox bagel. I liked how you could assemble the bagel sandwich yourself too.

First, we left a tip between 15-20% because servers need money. BUT. Notwithstanding this, service was sub par. No set ups on table. Waited 10 minutes. Manager said he would get them, but walked away and proceeded to talk to his friends at another table for 15 minutes and forget about us. So I got them. (Frankly, manager looked stressed and under the weather.). Missing water? Waiter was asked twice and forgot. So I got a glass off another table. Waiter forgot to ask which side dish one of us wanted, so kitchen guessed and was wrong. No condiments on table? I went to another table and got one (still sealed, so I opened it). Had to get up from table to get waiter for the check. And this was before the restaurant was busy (25% full). As locals, we have eaten here before and it's never been like this. Told manager some, not all, of this on the way out. Not inclined to chance a return.

Great location, friendly service and good food. We came to eat here early because this area tends to get very busy around mid morning and afternoon and parking can be a bit challenging so around 8am was perfect for us to grab breakfast. I ordered the Morning BLT and it was just what I needed: perfectly poached eggs, over tomato, bacon, and arugula on toast. The breakfast potatoes were okay, just had salt but could have used a little extra seasoning maybe. It was a good side breakfast plate too, which I appreciate in restaurants not serving extra large portions that leave me taking extras home or discarding any leftover food. I didn't try any specialty drinks or mimosas and stuck to coffee which was great. Overall, I'd come again when in the Palm Springs area again. My friends had the huevos rancheros and Brads breakfast which also looked tasty.

This was an incredibly delicious dinner! We ordered the ahi tuna tartare wonton nachos, goat cheese salad and crispy brussels sprouts salad. The ahi dish was my favorite. We also returned for lunch. It was decent but not as impressed, but still okay, with my huevos, rancheros. Definitely recommend for dinner!

I wonder if I am too generous giving so many 5 stars or if I am lucky enough to eat at amazing restaurants. The smoked salmon was belly lox and so delicious. The boiled eggs were good (nothing fancy or special) but the picked onions made the dish. What a great combination! I didn't taste the other food but everyone said they absolutely enjoyed their meals. The servers were fast and efficient. Made good suggestions and I think that is a large part of the dinning experience.

I really liked Grand Central Palm Springs. I didn't really understand the theme if there was one but it was a cute spot. Was in town for a work retreat and came as a group. They have solid customer service- warm people that are just kind and I loved that. They have a pretty affordable menu and many healthy conscious options. I didn't love the food but it was solid. We had some pastries, the mushroom toast, pancakes as a group and then our own entrees. Bathroom was nice, lots of windows to enjoy the weather, great central location. Parking wasn't great but that's okay. This was a solid spot and I'd visit again if I were in town.

Food was great! Exceeding my expectations. Service was ok, but had to keep asking for a refill of my drink, and ice.

If I could give 10 stars I would! We stopped for lunch and were seated right away. Service was very good and the food was excellent. It's a little dim at lunchtime which is nice on a hot sunny day. The atmosphere is less tropical Palm Springs and a little more casual but cozy, though it's spacious and airy. I had the salad with fried goat cheese and it was so so so good, probably the best salad I've had this year and I eat salads almost every day. The dressing was delicious, a sweet tangy citrus vinaigrette. Everything about that salad was perfect! My friend had the grilled cheese with a side salad and she really liked it, especially the caramelized onions on the sandwich. We will definitely return soon!

I'm keep this one short and sweet. Grand Central has amazing customer service. I always appreciate that. Food is the reason for 4 stars. The mango crusted poached egg was literally hard boiled. Only complaint. Other than that. There Gallery has phenomenal paintings and the food is good but mistakes happen.

Something for everyone. Try the chilaquiles, you won't be disappointed. Sugar waffles are delicious. My daughters enjoyed the pancakes too!

Came here with my husband around 10 AM for brunch on a Saturday. The food was OK. Service was a little bit slow, even though there were not that many people inside. Our server was still very nice to us, and promptly took care of us every time I had to waive her down. I would say this place is very casual, there are murals on the wall, but it's not really something I would consider to be amazing. I don't regret coming here, since it was on my list of places to check out in Palm Springs... But unfortunately, I don't understand why everyone is raving about this place.

The wait wasn't too long; however, they said they would text us when the table was ready but they never did so we had to go back & ask & they said they did text us, but we never received a text. I got the chilaquiles, which was okay, it was pretty simple, nothing out of the ordinary. I also got rose lemonade, expecting it to be freshly made there, but nope it came from a bottle. Also got the cinnamon bun roll & it was small & very dry; even the frosting on top was dry & not melting like other places

I ordered the French toasts with the blueberry compote and it was lacking the sweetness and spice from the French toast itself. The coffee I ordered had more milk and lacked the coffee flavor. My friends also complained on how bland their food was. Don't get me wrong the place has a nice atmosphere. And our server was great. The food just needs more improvement.

Great service and awesome brunch spot! Very attentive servers, and a diverse menu to match lots of tastes.

Very nice. Great place for breakfast. Service is great. Food is delicious. Had the chilaquiles. Solid choice. Great scrambled eggs, spicy green salsa, fresh chips, and tasty bacon on the side. My dining companion enjoyed her breakfast sammich. Good luck with parking.

We were able to get seated immediately at around 3pm on Saturday of a long weekend. The service was great, our waiter even joked around with us. We were really hungry so we enjoyed the food really well once it came out. We split the omelette and I didn't get any of the goat cheese which was disappointing but the fried chicken sandwich was perfect!