John’s Restaurant

Palm Desert, United States

3.2

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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+1 760-346-3352
Address:
74601 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Breakfast
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Divey
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
No
Drive-Thru
No
Caters
No

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Local time (Palm Desert) 11:23 AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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20 reviews of John’s Restaurant

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Place rating: 1
Wellington, FL
I ordered a Greek Salad.
The only thing that made it
Greek was the feta cheese and some
Kalimata Olives.
Vegetables were brown and rotten.
Dressing was straight up vinegar.
I asked for a piece of
Pis and I was told it was an
Additional $ 1.60
$ 8.10 for some rotten vegetables
And cheese. Go somewhere else!
Place rating: 1
San Diego, CA
I’m going to be polite and give them two stars. No, driving away I have a stomach ache and a dreadful taste in my mouth. 1 star.
From the outside it looks like it might be a halfway decent basic restaurant, along the lines of a Denny’s. When you get inside, you discover that it’s a cafeteria. All of the ingredients are either canned or frozen.
If it were 2 o’clock in the morning, and I were a hundred miles from Amarillo, I wouldn’t mind stopping here. If I had a choice, I’d go elsewhere. Another reviewer wrote about the great huevos rancheros. I’m sorry that person has never had good huevos rancheros.
On the upside, service is very fast.
Place rating: 4
Fenton, MO
Very good food, we had gyros, clam chowder, zucchini sticks. Everything was delicious, Prices were reasonable, service was good
Place rating: 5
Palm Desert, CA
The food is incredible for such a fair price. John’s California breakfast burrito is by far my favorite in the area. The place can get busy so I like to call ahead for pickup or dine-​in. Very friendly service and overall great place to eat! It’s a favorite with the locals. Definitely recommend it!
Place rating: 2
La Quinta, CA
John’s in Palm Desert is the only place I have gotten food poisoning from. It happened about 26 years ago, I was so violently ill I stayed away for 20 years. About 6 years ago I got the courage to go back and try them again. So for about 6 years I was enjoying their burgers and pastrami melts. The pastrami was always one of my favorites. I ordered a pastrami melt today (after being ignored by the cashiers for quite a while) it took forever to get it and when it arrived it was very dark brown and looked more like beef jerky? I was very hungry but I hesitantly ate it against my better judgement. I am violently ill and I guess I won’t be going back. I almost took a photo of my sandwich, I wish I would’ve, it looks just as bad coming back up
Place rating: 5
Salinas, CA
This diner has a wonderful menu and their fried chicken is out of this world. The waiters are very friendly and the place is very clean. A popular place with the locals.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Quality food at a great price! Huge portions all around! Be prepared to wait when busy… advice is to call ahead and order!
Place rating: 1
Wellington, New Zealand
If this is the same johns as the one in the BNP parisbas tennis centre, this is the worst burger I have had in the US, tastes of cardboard didn’t finish it.
Place rating: 5
Indio, CA
All items in the Menu are beyond amazing & with a unique cooking style. I enjoy having the turkey burger or any of the salads at any given time.
Place rating: 5
Indio, CA
I love coming to this place the food especially my usual order the chicken sandwich with the bacon, lettuce, cheese and can’t forget the huge avocado! Yummy :) my sister job is not far from there so on my days off we go and have lunch. The place does get busy during those hours but believe me it’s fast service including this waitress that’s very sweet. I’m not sure what her name is but she always checks on us seeing how we’re doing. Always smiling :)
The trip is worth it and never fails on me
Place rating: 1
Palm Desert, CA
So my family and I frequent this establishment alot so as usual we call and place our order! So today I go to pay and was not notified that prices have changed even though (the old) prices are on the digital menu in front of me. So I get home and call and ask when did the prices change the lady says today! Wow … So when tourist are in town the cheapest thing on the menu goes from 6.95 to 9.18 …Johns don’t forget without us locals during the summer you guys would never make it! Not very satified!
Place rating: 4
Alexandria, VA
We stopped here after a visit to the Living Desert. A lot of choices on the menu. i went with the Chicken Pita which is really a chicken gyro. It was good but messy to eat. My Aunt had the BLT which was huge and tasty.
You order at the counter and select a seat and they bring you your order. It is a nice clean establishment with good food at a reasonable price.
I would like to come back for breakfast because the choice looked good.
Place rating: 1
Napa, CA
We came to John’s for lunch, expecting to get a good basic diner meal. Instead we were unpleasantly surprised by disappointing food and service. First of all, the diet coke just tasted like pure chemicals. When I mentioned this to the server, she said I’d have to talk to the owner. I returned to the order counter, and the owner told me, «There’s nothing wrong with the soda. It must be your taste buds»…Really!!! That’s the way to speak to a customer?!! After we got our food, the server avoided us like the plague. It was practically impossible to attract her attention.
In conclusion. Johns offers overpriced, very mediocre quality food and absolutely awful service.
Two thumbs down!
Place rating: 5
San Pedro, CA
A very good diner choice for those looking for an alternative to both the hotel restaurant and the fast food chain. Had the BBQ ribs special, and they were done well. Homemade chicken noodle soup was fantastic, and the burgers my daughters had were a good size and cooked well. Wife had the gyro place, which she enjoyed, and the place was very clean! Our server was the sweetest lady. We will be back for our regular trips to Palm Desert!
Place rating: 1
Lakewood, CA
Wow showed up at 8:45 and they said they were only serving hamburgers. Thought they were open till 9:00. As soon as we walked out the locked the door
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Eggs & bacon w/​sourdough bread Cooked to perfection! I like my eggs cooked medium and good thick bacon– ingredients satisfied my desires!
You order at the Counter but once you do there is ample seating provided– with a comfy room temperature.
I like the ambiance, which is casual or business casual, so you relax and enjoy.
I will return!
Best regards,
PJ
Place rating: 1
Palm Springs, CA
Usually I give John’s kudos for their burgers and salads but tonight I wanted a steak. So I understand that I should not order a steak at a burger place but hey I said why not?
The steak was supposed to be medium and was well done. It was a $ 12 piece of shoe leather. I told the server and she acted like they were doing me a favor by taking it back. I was sorely disappointed with the food and service tonight. Shame on you John’s!
Place rating: 5
Palm Desert, CA
John’s is a great local diner. I have usually ordered the same items and recommend them. The Cowboy burger is delicious, perfectly cooked bacon with a yummy bbq sauce and onion ring. Sometimes I order the California burger which is equally as delicious. The grilled cheese with bacon is a staple order as well. These items I know well and love. The onion rings are good with the burger but not my favorite style as a substitute for fries. I have enjoyed the food there and to go.
Place rating: 4
Palm Desert, CA
Husband and the kids’ favorite place to go for breakfast and we have been eating here for years. The staff is friendly and the same staff has been working here for years.
They have a large assortment of menu items. Always consistently good and they have huge portions at a low price. Here, you order at the counter, take a seat and then they bring to you your meals.
My husband’s favorite breakfast item is the huevos rancheros. Mine is the simple bacon and eggs with hash browns.
Their only downside is it needs a furniture update.
Definitely a favorite of many, it is usually busy and sometimes you have to wait to get a seat. When the weather is nice, there is outdoor seating.
Place rating: 3
La Quinta, CA
I suppose this place is better than a Denny’s. Food comes out quick, extensive menu. Good for breakfast.
80’s-90’s décor
Somewhat clean
If you need something, you need to go up to the cash register — no table service.
It’s pretty quiet, not bad to get a bite to eat and bring a laptop to do some work (wifi needs password).
Parking can be a pain sometimes.