Palm Springs’ best brunch is also its most dog-friendly. But don’t let the concept or the name fool you: this all-day cafe is more Dogue than dodgy. The airy atrium interior is all soft wood tones, Art Deco-inspired furniture, and palm fronds, while the menu offers all the hearty breakfast classics (French toast, Eggs Benedict) as well as more innovative options like smoked trout caesar salads and poke toast. Of course, there’s a dedicated menu for furry friends, too.
For a town that runs on poolside afternoons, great coffee isn’t always a given—but Ernest Coffee more than delivers thanks to Stumptown beans, house-made syrups, and a strong matcha program, all of which are best enjoyed on the sun-dappled patio that spills out toward its sister bar, Bootlegger Tiki (another must-visit).
There will most certainly be a line, but these chewy, New York-style bagels are well worth the wait. Made in-house using traditional methods, the bagels at Townie are something of a local favorite, especially thanks to unexpected flavor options like apple-cranberry, olive-fennel, and bacon-cheddar.
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In a city that didn’t always prioritize serious cocktails, Seymour’s might just be Palm Springs’ best bar. Tucked discreetly inside Mr. Lyons, this speakeasy is dimly lit and old school, with vintage portraits lining the walls and black-and-white films flickering behind the bar. Best of all, it works equally well for a low-key date or a late-night hang with friends—especially once you make your way out to the patio for bocce ball in the desert air.
Though there are plenty of can’t miss restaurants in Palm Springs, there’s something inherently cinematic about dinner at Copley’s on Palm Canyon—not least because it occupies the former guesthouse of Cary Grant. Set just off the main strip, the almost-entirely al fresco restaurant is all twinkling candlelight and old school vibes, with tables set beneath the open sky with the mountains hovering in the distance. Still, it’s all convivial and laid-back enough to keep it from feeling too fussy. In the kitchen, chef Andrew Copley draws on a résumé spanning London to Hawaii, with dishes like chicken and lemongrass potstickers and crispy branzino with wasabi.
