Taste of the Valley

A Culinary Guide To Festival Season
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April 17, 2024

If you’re local or visiting during festival season and seeking eatery suggestions, exploring the Coachella Valley’s culinary scene is an endless adventure. While our guide will point you towards some must-visit spots, it’s just the beginning of your journey. As you explore, we encourage you to embrace the spirit of the valley by supporting locally-owned eateries, where every bite tells a story and every meal is a celebration of community and creativity.

Welcome to our curated selection of food and drink destinations across the Coachella Valley, where festival season brings more than just music to the lineup. Follow along as we explore the hidden gems and iconic eateries that will tantalize your taste buds and fuel your festival adventures.

Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast to kickstart your day, searching for the perfect sandwich spot for a midday refuel, or in the mood for a mouthwatering burger or succulent BBQ feast, we’ve got you covered. Vegetarian delights, casual dinners, and fine dining experiences await, showcasing the valley’s diverse culinary landscape. And don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent ice cream and desserts, or recharge with a refreshing coffee, juice, or smoothie from local coffeehouses and juice bars.

“Eat local. Not just us, but the entire Coachella Valley offers a lot of very awesome, small, mom and pop type of eateries.”

THE LUNCH SPOT

BREAKFAST

  1. Cheeky’s – Palm Springs, CA. MICHELIN-recommended and home of the bacon flight. Open 8am-2pm
  2. FARM – Palm Springs, CA. From the garden patio seating, to beautiful floral landscaping, to the French inspired menu, FARM offers a unique sensory experience. Open 8am-2pm
  3. Beautiful Day – La Quinta, CA. Farm to table restaurant a wine bar. Open 8am-3pm

SANDWICHES

  1. TKB BAKERY – Indio, CA. YELP’s #1 rated place to eat/best reviews in 2018. Open 8am-7pm
  2. BABY MARCHÉ – Indian Wells, CA. Experience elevated, gourmet sandwiches, baked goods and coffee. Open Tues-Fri 8am-3pm
  3. THE LUNCH SPOT – Palm Desert, CA. Come in and feel at home. Family-style eatery. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, soups and coffee. Open 9am-3pm
  4. THE SANDWICH SPOT, Palm Springs, CA. Hand crafted sandwiches. Open 10am-6pm

HAMBURGERS

  1. Gastro Grind Burgers – Palm Desert, CA. Hand crafted, specialty, and classic burgers. Open 11am-9pm
  2. The Heyday – Palm Springs, CA. Dine In, Takeout, Delivery. Open 12pm-10pm
  3. Grill-A-Burger – Palm Desert, CA. Best burger winner since 2013. Open 11am-8pm

TACOS & MEXICAN FOOD

  1. TAC/QUILA – Palm Springs, CA. MICHELIN-recommended, modern Mexican. Open 11am-10pm
  2. Delicias Mexican Cuisine – Desert Hot Springs, CA. Mexican artisan cuisine. Open 10am-9pm
  3. Casa Luna Restaurant – Palm Desert, CA. Authentic Mexican and seafood. Open 10am-9pm

BBQ RESTAURANTS

  1. Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewery – Rancho Mirage, CA. BBQ restaurant, onsite brewery, full bar. Open 12pm-9pm
  2. Bubba’s Bones and Brews, Cathedral City, CA. Open 11:30am-9pm
  3. Blazing King BBQ – Rancho Mirage, CA. Bringing premium AYCE BBQ & Hotpot. Open 12pm-9pm
  4. El Asado Mexican Grill – Cathedral City, CA. Modern Mexican cuisine, and fusion food. Open 11am-9pm

VEGETARIAN

  1. Chef Tanya’s Kitchen – Palm Springs and Palm Desert, CA. Fun vegan deli & marketplace. Open 9am-9pm
  2. Luscious Lorraines – Palm Desert, CA. Organic wholefoods, vegan ice cream and baked good.
  3. Natures’s Health Food & Cafe – Palm Springs, CA. Vegan and specialty items. Open

CASUAL DINNER

  1. Grapefruit Basil – Indian Wells, CA. Uniquely designed for resort guests and locals, exclusively at Tommy Bahama Miramonte. Taste the island life. Open 7am-9pm
  2. AMALA at Palm Springs Surf Club – Palm Springs, CA. Coastal cuisine, gourmet menu, and local ingredients. Open 11am-10pm
  3. Cafe At Shields – Indio, CA. Breakfast, lunch, and drinks on Shields Date Garden’s exclusive and historical venue. Open 8am-2pm
  4. REFORMA – Palm Springs, CA. Pan American cuisine. Open 4pm-10pm
  5. Café One Eleven – Cathedral City, CA. Local’s Menu from $6-$11 daily. Open 9am-8pm

FINE DINING

  1. Trio Restaurant – Palm Springs, CA. Award winning restaurant. Open 4pm-9pm.
  2. Porta Via – Palm Desert, CA. A neighborhood restaurant with world class feel. Open 11:30am-9pm
  3. Mr. Lyons – Palm Springs, CA. A modern take on the classic steakhouse. Open 5pm-10pm

ICE CREAM & DESSERTS

  1. Perfect Pint 760 – Palm Desert, CA. Hand crated frozen custard. Open 12pm-8pm
  2. Gelato Granucci – Palm Springs, CA. Handmade Italian gelato. Open 12pm-10pm
  3. Peninsula Pastries – Palm Springs, CA. French bakery & pastry shop. Open 8:30am-5pm

COFFEE / JUICE / SHAKES

  1. Everbloom Coffee – Indio, CA. Coffee for the people. Open 7am-4pm and at the festival grounds.
  2. Shields Date Garden – Indio, CA. Sit at Shield’s quintessential 1960’s original shake counter and sip on a full flavored refreshing date shake. Open 9am-5pm
  3. Six Street Coffee – Coachella, CA. Serving quality coffee, tea and food. Open 7am-4pm
  4. J.J. Coffee – Bermuda Dunes, CA. European style coffee, baked Argentinian empanadas, sandwiches, salads and pastries. Open 6am-4pm
  5. Cafe La Jefa – Palm Springs, CA. Delighting in Latin inspired sips. Open 7am-9pm