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Manhattan in the Desert


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4 of 5 stars 25 ratings
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#13 of 247 restaurants in Palm Springs
  • Cuisines: Bakery, Delicatessen
  • Address: 2665 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
  • Phone:  760 325 3354
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5 of 5 stars
mrandmrsfig 11 contributions
Huntington Beach, California
Jul 16, 2009

We've been here three times and each time gets better! You get fresh pickles and pickled green tomatoes with sauerkraut when you first are seated. We started with a kanish which was mouth watering good, wonderfully crispy on the outside and delightfully fluffy and threaded with onions and spiced just right. Not to mention the brown gravy that complimented it... more

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1 of 5 stars
tellithowitreallyis 1 contribution
palm springs
Jun 21, 2009

the corned beef was rainbow colored from all of the fake nitrates. Eggs come out of a jar. Processed food gives Jewish Deli a bad name. more

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5 of 5 stars
valibrn 33 contributions
Northern Virginia
Jun 8, 2009

We ordered a boring breakfast: eggs, bacon, and pancakes. But the ingredients were of such high quality that everything just tasted good. The coffee was strong but mellow and Manuel kept our cups filled. We had a water glass that needed another trip through the dishwasher; Manuel gave it a disgusted look, whisked it away and returned immediately with a... more

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3 of 5 stars
TheChefBoss 3 contributions
Palm Springs, CA.
Apr 26, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I did not care that much for this place. OK it was packed for lunch on Sunday. But to burn the bread on both the sandwiches and to serve it at a deli, what's up with that. No we will not go back to eat there but I might take some Russian potato salad to go. Try Sherman's deli in... more

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3 of 5 stars
Vic 14 contributions
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Apr 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Ate here for lunch with my husband. We were really looking forward to it based on the reviews on Tripadvisor. Maybe they were having an off day, but we were really disappointed. The service was poor, our waiter seemed less than interested in our prescence, he got our order wrong as well as the table next to us. The food... more

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5 of 5 stars
CASTRO_MAVERICK 4 contributions
SAN FRANCISCO
Apr 16, 2009

My best friend and I had dinner here as it was suggested by his brother. The ribs were fabulous also the mishmash soup. Great price for a great food. Host (guy with glasses and plucked brows) was a darling. Except the woman (manager?) who was RUDE. When the host asked her if we could sit/dine at the back area she... more

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5 of 5 stars
cruzngreg 27 contributions
Palm Springs CA
Apr 12, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Went for lunch yesterday afternoon and the place was packed as usual, we would have been seated right away but had requested a specific waiter, Luis, who is very good, the entire staff is all very good but we like the efficient service Luis provides. They now have pizzas and grinders added on their menu, which is very extensive already.... more

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5 of 5 stars
WashPA0214 38 contributions
Washington, Pennsylvania
Apr 4, 2009

We only did take out, but Diane at the counter was very friendly, able to help, and never pushy!! You can trust her. Rubens with pastrami was the best we have ever. Rare Roast beef, salads and desserts all Excellent. Prices very reasonable to what you get! Go, Enjoy and then plant to go back. more

Very good!
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5 of 5 stars
hotelfan 13 contributions
portland, oregon
Apr 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a surprisingly good deli. The pastrami, bread, half-sour pickles (which they call "new") are all really fresh and tasty. My daughter loved the chocolate chip pancakes. We used to go to Sherman's but this place is appreciably better. We look forward to visiting again when we get back to Palm Springs. more

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5 of 5 stars
AucklandNelluc 9 contributions
Auckland
Feb 3, 2009

a real New York style deli/bakery/diner. We shared a salmon plate with delicious potato salad and bagels. Not the cheapest, but worth every penny and very nicely presented. Would definately go back again. more

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Manhattan in the Desert Address

2665 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Tel: 760 325 3354
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.