Michael's Cafe

Michael's Cafe

35955 Date Palm Dr, Palm Springs, CA

★★★★4.4(465 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Michael's is a charming vintage-inspired diner that doubles as a love letter to Old Hollywood, with a Marilyn Monroe-themed atmosphere that feels both kitschy and genuinely welcoming. The real magic happens in the kitchen, where everything from scratch-made biscuits and gravy to fresh salads arrives with care—this isn't a place cutting corners with packet mixes or frozen components. Whether you're grabbing breakfast to go or settling in for a leisurely meal, the combo of attentive service, quality comfort food, and nostalgic Palm Springs charm keeps locals and visitors coming back.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

Light foodFull breakfastSlow sitQuick grabPastriesTraditional drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Terry Williams
★★★★★3 months ago

Oh. MY. GAAAAWWDDDDD. Your biscuits and gravy are so good. The flavor, consistency, the chunks of breakfast meats it contains. It's fresh in house made not from a packet. I always grab to go so I can't speak on dining experience but the fact that every time I go to grab my…

Jeff Downer
★★★★★a year ago

Absolutely! I will come back here every time I visit Palm Springs! In fact I will come back for this salad! A trio of all my favorite types: chicken and tuna and cottage cheese ! A real California health punch circa 1969! This restaurant is so fun. I absolutely love the ambience…

G-Boomer
★★★★2 years ago

Wonderful dining spot with good food. Staff friendly and nice. Very Marilyn Monroe-centric atmosphere and a great story about the original owners passion with local support for an amazing actress of her time. It was refreshing to be able to enjoy our meal without loud music…

Brandy Trimble
★★★★★3 years ago

Very nice small diner with a cozy feel. Very, VERY Marilyn and tasteful. Service was quick and the food was on point. Only down side is VERY difficult wheelchair access. Other than that, very great place to grab some quick and hearty breakfast or brunch. Thank you for being…

Randal Pettyjohn
★★★★★4 years ago

Talk about service….. this place has it along with great food, had the JD special, two scrambled eggs, sausage paddy both over a biscuit and smothered with gravy. Speaking of gravy, some of the best I’ve ever had, no joke. Wife had the Turkey Club and you can see, both will send…

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