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American breakfasts are my favorites. I love sunny-side up eggs, grits, home fries. If a biscuit is the choice for a bread, it is instructed to “get in ma belly now.” In the hot temps, though, a big old breakfast ain’t it. Sometimes a continental breakfast is all you need or want. Something light to get you through to brunch and that mimosa you’re holding off on.
You might be surprised to learn Palm Springs has a lot of options for just that. And they all come in different shapes and sizes. Try a few on. See which one suits you.
Local favorites
Ernest Coffee Brews up the unusual. Photo by Kathy Condon
Independent café featuring Stumptown coffee and a full pastry case with croissants, danishes, muffins, and gluten-free options. 1101 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Aspen Mills Bakery & Bread Co.
Local favorite for sourdough, cinnamon swirl breads, muffins, cookies, brownies, and lunch items. 555 S Sunrise Way #101, Palm Springs, CA. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Old-school Jewish deli with a large in-house bakery. Offers cakes, cookies, muffins, pies, and breakfast plates. 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Trendy brunch spot known for creative twists on comfort food and rotating seasonal offerings. 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite A21–A27, Palm Springs. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday-Monday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sometimes you just want a donut. No shame in that. This old-school donut shop has bear claws, fritters, cinnamon rolls, croissant sandwiches, and fresh coffee. They also have a donut stuffed with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Decadent yet healthy. Ish. 555 S. Sunrise Way, #102, Palm Springs. Hours: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
A taste of France in the desert
Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs
French-style artisan bakery by a certified maître pâtissier. Known for baguettes, croissants, sticky buns, and tarts, and kinda famous for attitude. 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr #1, Palm Springs. Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Parisian café offering croissants, macarons, quiche, smoked salmon croissants, espresso, and lattes. It’s adorably French and kinda romantic. 333 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
French café where people go for almond croissants, pain au chocolat, tarts, quiche, crepes, and fresh bread. They also have champagne, soooo conceivably you could take the edge off here. 129 La Plaza, Palm Springs. Hours: Typically open Friday-Sunday mornings; closed Tuesday-Thursday during summer.
Cozy French-inspired café with kouign-amann, raisin and almond croissants, and coffee drinks. I went. There are two tables inside, but why sit inside when it’s gorgeous out? Delicious coffee, and my bear claw was perfect. 102 E. Amado Rd., Suite A, Palm Springs. Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
Continental breakfasts worth waking up for
4 Paws Coffee Co. welcomes dog customers too. Photo by Kathy Condon
In their own words: “One of our purposes in opening 4 Paws Coffee was to be able to bring great coffee, food and connections to the community and to also give back to the local animal shelters. So remember your purchase helps to contribute to the animal community.” 2500 N. Palm Canyon, Suite A5, Palm Springs.
Playful, family-friendly café offering baked goods, coffee, and game space. Known for its homemade biscuits. 2825 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Bldg. C, Palm Springs. Hours: Thursday-Monday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Latin-inspired café with coffee, brunch, organic meals, and pastries. Stylish patio and local art space. 750 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Unit B, Palm Springs. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Italian café and deli serving espresso, Italian sandwiches, baked breads, and desserts like tiramisu and cornetto. 540 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Brand new coffee shop where Olive A Sudden used to live. 110 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Family-run bakery and café offering croissants, muffins, pies, cakes, sandwiches, and espresso drinks. 440 S. El Cielo Rd., Suite 14, Palm Springs. Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Record store/coffeehouse combo with espresso drinks and rotating selection of baked goods. 278 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite C, Palm Springs. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Hope we didn’t get you too jacked up on caffeine, but in case we did, Palm Springs also knows how to chill you out with activities and cocktails. But that is an article for another day. It’s Thursday, and I gotta get to VillageFest! Ciao for now…
