The Cottage Too restaurant

Little gem. Many locals are dining there. Portions are big and tasty. Friendly service

Great service, Honest hot meal at a fair price. Great old school diner feel.

The staff at Cottage Too are friendly and efficient, and the place has a cozy, and welcoming, but old-school, wood paneled country decor. The sausage patty was excellent — big, flavorful, and cooked just right along with eggs over medium — and the house-made salsa added a nice, fresh touch. Unfortunately, the rest of breakfast missed the mark. The “extra crispy” bacon was extra burnt, both of the English muffin pieces were absolutely flat, and the gravy smothered the tiny biscuit so much it should be called “2 dumplings and gravy soup!”(Sorry. I’m a southerner and while the gravy is up to par, slicing the biscuit in half is not how you serve this dish.) The pancake was slightly overdone, and the fruit cup wasn’t very fresh. Nice people, but the food we tried was just not up to par. There are too many fantastic options nearby to give it another chance. Really surprised by the high ratings.

In Desert Hot Springs this is our regular breakfast spot once a month. Restaurant staff are courteous & welcoming from the moment you walk in, people are kind and mindful of everyone's personal space. Food is good for what you pay for, prices are hard to beat. A breakfast for two people may cost you about 25 dlls and you still will have a to go box with leftovers to take home. The place is cozy, warm vibes, it's been there for many many years (20yrs approximately) needs a little love if you ask me. But yet again it's what gives it that nice cozy vibe(although after 30 mins the flat wood booths with worn out cushions start to hurt) lol Coffee is a light roast, creamers are usually half and half. My personal favorite the ham&eggs with potatoes * Scalloped potatoes ( a bit charted) *Eggs *Toast (well buttered) A side bottle with fresh salsa Very mild 🔥 My lady had the Canadian bacon , avocado & cheese omelette with House fries, Bleu cheese on the side. Both had coffee, they refill you constantly. And greeting you when you first arrive with water 💦 & silverware🍴 You pay at the cash register, where you will find a variety of candies ,mints, Mexican candy overall (brands famously found in Mexico) and a thing or two more ..🍭 🍬

Not your finest restaurant but a extremely homey and cute small town vibes restaurant that serves classic breakfast. We had huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, breakfast sando and a classic plate for group breakfast before stagecoach. Everything was good portions and filling. Service was good, our server kept our coffee and waters filled. Hits the spot for breakfast. - Insta @ SpicyAivy

Went there for breakfast. Like your old school cafe. Excellent, fast service. Good food, fair price.

Nice cafe, good variety on the menu, excellent service and good food

We stopped by for a quick breakfast bc we were on the way to a burial. No wait for table, waitress was attentive, took our order, food was quick. I ordered a french toast special with scrambled eggs and my daughter same but pancakes. First bite of eggs i knew something was off. Tried again and i could not stomach the taste of spoil milk. Daughter tried hers and it was the same, she spat them out. We informed the waitress and she said, "oh so its true, another customer complained, let me tell the cook" she left and came back and offered us more eggs, however we were in a hurry and couldn't stay. She said sorry but still charged us full amt for the meals. She could have at least offered to comped one meal since neither of us ate the eggs. Sad we had that experience since place had good reviews.

One of the few old-fashioned comfort, breakfast food houses. When I first started coming down here, I went with friends and now I try to get there as often as possible. The biscuits and gravy are wonderful. Highly recommend them.

Breakfast one morning with friends while in town. A busy old school place thats popular with locals. Parking lot is in the back of the property. It was busy upon our arrival. We were greeted within a couple minutes and seated in under five. I ordered some eggs and they were okay, its hard to mess up eggs. However, what ensued next is why my review is as such. Messed up my partners order so badly it was beyond sad. It was late in the morning and she ordered a chicken salad sandwich on rye. When it arrived it was the wrong bread so she sent it back, what returned from the kitchen was a joke. Literally nothing but lettuce between two slices of rye bread. She did not eat it. What happened next was even more ridiculous, we said something to our server about it and they did not want to remove this lettuce sandwich from our bill? After several minutes of my friends (who are in the restaurant business) arguing with our server over the uneaten lettuce sandwich it did finally get removed, but they charged for the fries... seriously a real wow moment for me That interaction alone was enough to make the whole experience an unpleasant one. 2.5 Stars it is what it is but won't return and as such cannot recommend. 01185

The staff at Cottage Too are friendly and efficient, and the place has a cozy, and welcoming, but old-school, wood paneled country decor. The sausage patty was excellent -- big, flavorful, and cooked just right along with eggs over medium -- and the house-made salsa added a nice, fresh touch. Unfortunately, the rest of breakfast missed the mark. The "extra crispy" bacon was extra burnt, both of the English muffin pieces were absolutely flat, and the gravy smothered the tiny biscuit so much it should be called "2 dumplings and gravy soup!"(Sorry. I'm a southerner and while the gravy is up to par, slicing the biscuit in half is not how you serve this dish.) The pancake was slightly overdone, and the fruit cup wasn't very fresh. Nice people, but the food we tried was just not up to par. Really surprised by the high ratings. Either folks have very different standards or we just had a bad batch that day. Time won't tell! There are too many fantastic options in the area to give it another chance.

Stopped in for breakfast and it was... just okay. Based on the reviews, I was expecting a bit more wow factor. That said, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the visit enjoyable. The food was good and flavorful, but pretty standard café fare. Still, a pleasant stop to start the morning.

horrible customer service. they had family or friends nearby the register and i just ignored and had to interrupt their conversation to even get assisted. this is the 2nd time that happens to me when i go in just to place an order. the food was pretty decent. not a place i'd willingly go to but if someone was offering then sure as long as it isn't coming out of my pocket. the inside is pretty cute too in some odd way

Stopped here as we were in the area and the idea of a diner sounded good. It's a cool spot - feels like nothing has changed in decades. Our server was friendly and polite. He had a patty melt and really enjoys it. My corned beef on rye was pretty good - not the same quality as some of the delis in the CV, but still good.

Little honeycomb spot in Desert, Hot Springs the best place for breakfast if you wanna come sit down and have a home-cooked meal service is fast. The food is excellent.

Very old school diner ambiance. Service was good. I ordered a sausage omelet and it came with home fries and toast for $13.99. It seemed like they use ground sausage for the omelet I wasn't a fan of the Kraft square cheese that they put on top.

Both my husband and I remembered the last time we came here it was great. Its... not... anymore. We walked in and were gestured to a room. There was seating but we were not seated. Both my husband and I wait 15 minutes to order and we ordered the cottage special... it took 45 minutes for it to come out and my toast was cold. They didn't check on us once the entire time. The portion sizes are smaller. The food was unseasoned and undercooked. The biscuits and gravy tasted flashed in a microwave. The food sucks, the service sucks. I'm disappointed. 2 stars because it's affordable. Cheap is great, but it also cost an hour of my time and we're still hungry.

This place is really yummy. We really enjoyed our food! This place was packed so it's obviously a popular place to go in town. Service was great and everyone working there is very nice. The ambiance is cute and quaint and I would come here again for sure!! Have to say, the presentation of the food could be a bit better. Eggs on top of the pancake? Feels a bit lazy and it's not like I'm going to eat the eggs and pancake together. Maybe just put them on another plate? The square of cheese also looks just a little bit lazy. Overall I recommend and would come here again, but I suggest making small changes to make the food presentation look a bit nicer. I've just never been served eggs on top of my pancake before.

Me and my friends wanted to go to a cozy friendly diner as a lost hoorah to end our spring break, and this restaurant did exactly that!!! Lovely people lovely food had such a good time. If I am ever back in this areas I will be sure to come back.

Service is usually great the food leaves a lot to be desired unless you like to order extra grease? Then you should be happy. Crazy locals call it the "greasy spoon of DHS" but the whole city is that way. No good food. Maybe Kan Lun only Chinese food in the area.

This is the best breakfast in Desert, Hot Springs, and really the entire desert area! The service is always amazing. The staff is super friendly. I love the look of the little place is very old school. It has a ambience to it.

We have been here several times and the food and service never disappoints us. Prices are reasonable and the servers are always close at hand with fresh coffee and a smile. We will definitely be returning next time we're in town!

It's 10:00 on a Sunday , I'm calling back to back to order to go , but they keep ignoring our calls .... Idk maybe they don't need our business

This is the consumate eggs and potatoes breakfast spot. Almost always full, but very seldom any significant wait. Very basic, but basic is good. You'll enjoy seeing all the locals stop by and chat with their friends on the way out. The staff is amazing in their coordination and efficiency. And if you've been there more than once or twice, they'll probably have your order memorized. The low prices are refreshing, but the quality remains high. Put this place on your repeat list! Muchas Gracias! Roger Medanich

This place is cool! Feels like home. Big tables and dim lighting helps with the heat.

Came here during a meeting . The food is okay, and prices are okay. I unfortunately did not enjoy my experience due to a few things: My cups and silverware were dirty The service was aggressive and the server was annoyed with any questions that I had. The cheese on my omelet was a Kraft single (Insert vomiting sounds) and the avocado was cooked into the omelet instead of freshly sliced on top *I was unable to ask different questions due to the server being annoyed, so my meal was a surprise once the plate was slammed down in front of me* I tried to send my food back and the server kept saying, "what is it that you don't like about this omelette, it's EXACTLY what you asked for" and "okay well this is what you ordered I don't see the problem." I eventually was able to get her to give me another breakfast however I truly didn't trust eating what I was given the second time. At any rate, I did call after I got home to see if there was something I specifically did to make the server behave that way towards me, and only me. (She was syrupy sweet to all other people in the meeting.) To which she said no; she just speaks that way and people sometimes confuses what she means. Welp! Dear reader, if you do stop by here, ask questions if you are unsure of what you are ordering to ensure the meal is to your liking and please oh please don't send your plate back ;(

The Cottage Too is overflowing with nostalgia. Old Hollywood nostalgia is to be expected here. What I liked the most was the feeling that I was stepping back in time to visiting mom & pop diners with my folks. This feels like the kind of place where they'll know your name and how you like your coffee after just a couple of visits. The staff and the early risers who stop in for a lazy breakfast interact with a familiarity that can only be found in small town America. This is the kind of place where you just know the pancakes will be amazing. They did not disappoint! I had the short stack with sausage patty, hash browns and an egg. The hash browns aren't on the menu. Everything was prepared well and tasted great. The coffee was average diner brew and isn't the reason we're here anyway.

Meh, not great food and not great service, kinda pricy. Don't really go there anymore

Service and price. Oh, and the biscuits and gravy are good. Everything else was standard fare.

First time eating here I order the New York steak and eggs. It's definitely not a New York steak. It's was like trying to chew rubber. I couldn't even eat one bite it was so tuff. The biggest problem is that the waitress didn't even ask me why I had a whole steak left. I'm not a person who will complain I just won't eat there again. So I paid over 20 dollars for 3 eggs and some crappy potatoes.

Great cheeseburger and fries. Great 2 scrambled eggs breakfast with hash browns. Ambiance is nothing to brag about and nothing to drastically complain about, service has been okay.

Great tasty breakfast options with large portions of hash browns! They play football games in main dining area and side dining area which we love when the Steelers are playing. I loved the Canadian bacon omelet with avocado and B my man loved his fish and chips. Service was sweet and fast. This place was packed when we walked in. This is definitely a well known neighborhood hot spot. It's got charm and is covered with old hollywood starlets like Marilyn Monroe on the walls. There are some booths and then tables either chairs but it's cozy. I will return.

First breakfast in Palm Desert, good chow. Had the standard issue bacon, sausage, eggs, toast, and coffee. Eggs were made as requested, bacon crispy as requested, sausage well done! Was not expecting the maple flavor on the sausage link, pleasant surprise. If you have a hankering for a morning Michelada with Tajín rim with Modelo beer, this is your spot..... Enjoy

I've lived in this area for 30 years, and this particular restaurant for breakfast is THE BEST!!! The service is amazing, the food is great and the prices inexpensive. We've never experienced poor service or food quality here! Our family's favorite breakfast spot!!

The biscuits and gravy awake me out of my dreams, literally I can smell them all the way from Palm Springs. I order a full order with two over easy eggs. My all-time favorite breakfast!

We were looking for a good place for a full breakfast before heading out to the outlets, and this place sounded like (based on yelp reviews) a decent bet for a very good breakfast nearby where we were staying. As soon as we arrived and pulled into the parking lot, we immediately had our doubts as the building's exterior looked like such an old and run-down dive of a joint....BUT, we braved it out and walked right in and, Wow!.....such a cool little cozy diner style interior with lots of classic photos and memorabilia all over the walls. Our hopes had suddenly been raised and we had very high hopes for this place. We were immediately greeted by one of the servers and told to seat ourselves.....we chose a nice cozy booth in the corner. It was still around 10.30am brunch time so the place was only half filled with diners....I can definitely imagine this place getting pretty packed during regular meal hours with lines out the door. Anyway, we went ahead and ordered the 2-egg with burger patty with fries, fresh mushroom and cheese omelet with hash browns (my order), and the veggie omelet with a side of fresh fruit (not on the main menu). Hmmm, ok, let's start off by saying that I expected better for a place that specialized in breakfasts. Perhaps the cook was having an off day, but my mushroom omelet was very dry.....it tasted good with that cheese on top, but was just dry...most likely overcooked. My hash browns tasted not too bad, but were also kind of dry and all in little pieces. I did somewhat enjoy the sourdough toast that came my breakfast though. The other disappointment was the beef patty with the two eggs and side of fries.....the patty was so dry it really couldn't be eaten, so it was just left on the plate. The fries that came with it were not even hot and fresh.... less than lukewarm actually. The only decent part of this plate were the eggs and English muffins. The last breakfast was the veggie omelet which, we were told, was pretty good.....so I'll just take their word for it. It looked rather dry to me. Other than the service being pretty decent, I was rather disappointed with our breakfast here as I had expected much better for a place that specialized in breakfasts. However, since there are so many positive reviews on this place, we are willing to give it a try again in the future......perhaps the cook had an off day, the place was short staffed, or something......who knows.

Small homey place frequented by locals. Glad we left the hotel and came for breakfast!' Seat yourself food was fast fresh and affordable! Steak omelet was delish bacon was super good too. Very happy and anytime I'm in the area I'm coming here!

Have been trying to get to this restaurant for so long. Finally had a chance to visit the restaurant and had a fantastic experience. Breakfast was delicious and the prices are amazing

I love this place. Always a solid breakfast. Eggs, bacon, burger, menudo, biscuits and gravy. Have had nothing but good service. My last meal - -menudo - - was exceptional. The coffee is a bit weak, which is really my only complaint so far. But it's a solid reliable unpretentious place. Nothing pushing the envelope, but got can bring anyone here and they will like their meal.

I was craving breakfast but didn't want to cook, so I ordered pancakes and bacon from this place, and it was wonderful. The young lady that helped me was so sweet and kind. The place wasn't busy when I came to pick up my food, it is the slow season because of the heat. It's a small and cozy place. But I will be back!

I consider this one of the best places in DHS to have lunch or breakfast. Great club style triple decker sandwiches. Comfort food at affordable prices. And try the biscuits and gravy. All the breakfast specials are good. The decor is very avant-garde. Servers are all charming and helpful.

Always great food, Always great service at an affordable price. Very charming restaurant serving x sŵ2

Great service and ambiance. Can get non-breakfast foods for breakfasts. Prices are incredibly reasonable.

Food is good comfort food at decent prices. We get takeout frequently. My favorites are the tuna melt and hot ham and cheese.

Great Customer Service and Great Food too. Thank you Cottage Too.. We'll be back soon

Cheap and goooood. Niceee spot in the cut good service all food comes with biscuits and gravy

We were in the area and decided to grab some good old American breakfast. Based on the number of reviews, decided to come here. Service: It took awhile to order food, so we had to go ask for a server, and didn't refill the water once until we had to ask. There's a guy server that just stood there at the corner without supporting the servers, and all of the servers were working in silos. Food: Absolutely the worst. The steak - it was pretty much a broiled steak. Potatoes were okay, and the omelet had a Kraft's single cheese slapped on top of the omelet. The breakfast sandwich was okay, but nothing to die for. The biscuit and gravy was cold like it was microwaved. Bathroom: Probably hasn't been cleaned in a day, may need a little extra care.

Wonderful food and kind staff; helped pack our food to go since we had our pup with us

It was a cute little place but I would not come here again. The wait was long and by the time my food got to me it was cold. The waitress was rude to the elderly couple next to us she literally took his walker away and put it somewhere else without even asking for his permission. I rather spend the $50 I spent here at dennys or ihop. Never coming here again.

Very nondescript storefront with a homey cafe interior. It was less than a mile from where we were staying (Miracle Springs Resort), so we decided to walk to/from breakfast. Good enough coffee (average strength, not bitter), and friendly staff. My husband ordered huevos rancheros with an extra (3rd) egg, and they gave him a choice of soft or crispy tortillas. He took their advice on crispy, and it was delicious! The salsa was spicy and not very acidic, as tomato-based sauces can be, which was to my liking. I ordered the Cottage Special with biscuits and gravy, sausage patty, scrambled eggs, and home fries. (I'm a b&g fan and will try this almost anywhere I find it.) The gravy was decently flavored, but a little too salty and not as thick as I would like. The patty was black on the bottom, so somewhat dry/overcooked. Home fries pleasantly surprised me, as they were flattened and crispy brown. You'll have to salt and pepper then yourself, but they were also good dipped in gravy. Overall, I'd come back for the huevos rancheros, a decently priced breakfast, and a quiet, friendly place to start the day.

My fiancé first took me to the spread 3.5yrs ago, I love the environment, very home style feeling, great customer service, very reasonably priced, always made fresh, waitress are always attentive, I highly recommend!

We have been there two times. The food is very good and the server we had was delightful. Of course we will be going back!!

Every time we come to Desert Hot Springs, we come here for the best breakfast ever. Pancakes are seriously the best and biscuits and gravy are a must. It's all good. I saw someone at the table next to mine eating a seriously delicious looking burger. She had to hold it carefully to keep the juice from running down her elbow. It was on a French roll. Definitely trying that next time.

I'm spilling the beans y'all cuz I didn't see em while there until leaving the restaurant and saw other people eating bomb looking plates that I didn't see on the menu. They have a ***Secret menu***!!! Haha- or I just didn't open my eyes enough to see em. Both or possible! They have a breakfast burrito, menudo and pozole, huevos rancheros that I totally would've ordered if I had known. But I didn't so I got the Cottage Special with biscuits and gravy. Very delish! Service was prompt and nice. Very homey feel to the place. Def "hole in the wall" feel but we liked it! We'll be back! Coffee was yum too. No pics cuz we were hungry and ate fast. Boo

My fav breakfast spot in Desert Hot Springs. Found this Gem through Yelp (). Definitely reminds me of being back home in Michigan. Customer service: The customer service is outstanding. I personally don't require much once you have brought me my meal. Being a past restaurant manager I understand alot more and am considerate when the place is busy. The waitstaff is always smiling. Food; I've had 2 different Mexican breakfast (huevos rancheros & chiliaquiles). For the huevos rancheros I was asked how I wanted my tortillas, never been asked that before. I actually like that. Both meals were so tasty. Could I make this at home yes, but it's nice to go out. Ambiance: A small restaurant with a family feel. A tad hot in the height of summer, but worth it. I almost forgot the pictures on the walls of celebrities. Overall: This restaurant is worth a try, many times() over.

Found this little treasure on the way into Desert Hot Springs. Now this is the place for comfort food! I had the eggs, sausage patty, home potatoes and biscuits and gravy. Just what you'd expect big portions and the food is served hot and quickly. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Lots of classic pictures on the walls and a great way to meet others because the dining area is small and intimate. Two thumbs up!

Busy on Sundays! Service took a little while, understandable with the brunch rush. Always a good spot for a meal. The food was so so good. Best chilaquiles I've ever had! Red sauce is their hotter option though so keep in mind when ordering.