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As the choice vacation destination of many Americans across the nation and tourists worldwide, it is no surprise that Palm Springs is full of exceptional dining. Whether you're craving classic Americana dishes or elegant French cuisine, Palm Springs is full of premier restaurants where you can delight your taste buds with flavors from all over the world. Palm Springs boasts one of the nation's most well-developed restaurant scenes.

If you've just moved into the city, put these five restaurants at the top of your list when it comes time to explore the culinary scene in town.

Cheeky's

Cheeky's is the place for brunch today, but the popular restaurant was not always a breakfast hotspot. Until 2008, Cheeky's was a bookstore. Those searching for arguably the best breakfast in town will find that this place is so popular the venue is often lined up out the door as Cheeky's is a modest 30-seat affair.

Located just west of the popular Movie Colony neighborhood, Cheeky's is one of the only places around that offers a "bacon flight" that allows patrons to sample up to five different flavors of bacon. Everything from apple cinnamon bacon to honey smoke bacon to jalapeno bacon can be taste-tested at this restaurant. At this local treasure, the menu changes each week. Depending on the season, It only features the finest organic and local ingredients.

Chef Tanya's Kitchen

Grab a meal you can feel great about in this all-vegan kitchen just north of the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort that supplies Palm Springs residents with some of the finest and most creative (and creatively named) dishes around. For those looking for a light and healthy lunch on the go, the Banh Mi + You is a delicious option that'll have you recharged and ready to get on with your day. Try Fleetwood's Macaroni Salad for a tasty pasta dish you'll tell your friends about for a heavier option.

While this kitchen started in 2017, Chef Tanya was an important part of the area's history and culture as the owner of the first all-vegetarian restaurant in Palm Springs in 1990. Since then, she's spread the word about cooking creatively and ethically with some of the area's best plant-based dishes. 

Workshop Kitchen + Bar

Having opened in 2012, Workshop Kitchen + Bar is a Palm Springs food scene newcomer. Despite this, it has made substantial strides with the public, and it is well-attended by locals and visitors alike because of its unique sense of style and sustainable food practices. Located in a recently restored Spanish Colonial Revival building in Uptown Palm Springs, this handsome restaurant features elevated ceilings, barn-style windows, and trendy concrete slab dining tables.
Chef Michael Beckman's previous experience inspired this restaurant's rotating menu of Americana-style food items in France and Beverly Hills. Attendees will find that the restaurant sources almost all of its ingredients from farmers within 100 miles of the restaurant.

The Barn Kitchen At Sparrows Lodge

Located at Sparrows Lodge just south of Deepwell Estates, The Barn Kitchen is one of Palm Springs' finest lunchtime destinations. The local favorite is characterized by its unique architecture — a set of double doors on either side of the building ensure a refreshing cross breeze keeps diners cool in hot weather, and the rich hues of stained lumber and the wide open interiors of a barn-style building create a casual, yet beautiful dining experience. While some meals are reserved for guests of Sparrows Lodge, The Barn Kitchen welcomes the public for lunch with a mouthwatering ham and mustard melt and a varied selection of farm-fresh, local produce that will impress even the most discerning guests.

For more information about Palm Springs lifestyle and things to do within the city, contact Geoffrey Moore. As a trained REALTOR® as well as a Palm Springs resident, he can find you a home in Palm Springs that's right for your lifestyle.