5 stars for server Isela who brought us everything we asked for and checked on us. The 3 stars are for the food. Had to send the Huevos Rancheros back because the food was cold. It was also very bland. The bacon was very thin....The pancakes were ok.More

CJs diner was right around the corner from our resort. We didn't find out about it until our 2nd to last day, but we came twice in that time. An excellent brunch spot with a great menu of breakfast and lunch items. Our service was...excellent and the food was delicious. Classic diner food, and quick and fresh as well. When we are back in Palm Desert we will be regular visitors!More

This is a little local "hole in the wall"---a diner in a strip mall--and it would be difficult to find without a phone app helping with directions. Two of my family members thought their meals were "average", (an omelet and hash browns for one, and...eggs, bacon and toast for the other.) The other two felt that their meals were very delicious--(berry french toast/bacon, and a breakfast Monte Cristo. The Monte Cristo is listed as a customer favorite. It was crunchy on the outside, and the cheese was oozing goodness on the inside, and with ham, turkey, and strawberry jam it was perfection.) The diner was moderately busy on a mid-Sunday morning. There were no open tables on the small patio, so we ate indoors. The kitchen is open for all to see, and it appeared that all of the wait staff and cooks were busy. But, the service was slow. Just like most places these days, there are probably too few waitstaff for the number of guests. Our waitress apologized for the wait for silverware, and for the delay in getting out all of our order together. (This probably accounted for the cold eggs and limp hash browns for one of our members.) CJ himself bussed our table at the end of the meal. Would I eat hereagain? Yes, I probably would. I would ask to be seated on the patio if at all possible. I'd order the Monte Cristo again.More

Excellent breakfast place Loved the outdoor setting with flowered bushes surrounding the patio. We both had eggs over easy with hash browns and toast. Everything was done perfectly and service was prompt at 9am.

Nicely spaced tables and booths available, very friendly staff, great home cooked meals, large breakfast plates. Tucked away in a quiet spot but lots of parking is available. I'll be returning, thank you for some home cooked meals.

Went to CJs because of the great reviews. Was not disappointed. The banana nut pancakes were on point and the eggs were perfect. But even better was the service by Veronica and the rest of the staff. We even got to meet CJ the OG!!...If you want a great breakfast that will not break the bank and having your coffee and iced tea topped of every few minutes, this is definitely the place to go. 5 stars all across.More

We wanted a good breakfast before a long drive from Palm Desert to Tucson- so we stopped into the CJ's Diner. The reviews were right! This is a fantastic place. Spacious, great comfort food, and really good service. The staff was very accommodating and we...had very good, caring service. The food is great and the price is reasonable.More

Easy to order, pick up, and pay. We ordered a breakfast sandwich and pancakes. Food was good. A casual venue.

Just discovered this local diner and what a find. Open for breakfast and lunch with a great menu, wonderful food cooked just the way you like it and an outstanding staff. Had my first breakfast here and it was perfect. Pam, our server was training...Ivonne and they were both great. I can't believe it took me so long to find this treasure. Located off the beaten path, take a moment and search for it. You will be happy you did.More

This must be a hidden treasure. It is way off the beaten track! Super service and the food is outstanding. You will not leave hungry.

Decided to try based on several good reviews....It was a mistake. Ordered the pancakes....did not realize that the pancakes came with a side of hashbrown potatoes...(not a good menu choice). The pancakes were raw in the middle. The pancakes came with a small container of...syrup...supposed to be real maple syrup.....Not sure that it was. Price for 3 pancakes with $9.95....a bit much for pancakes. Told the server that pancakes were under cooked....reply was " I'll tell the cook" no offer for replace or credit. Did get coffee refills often.More

Stopped by CJ's, deciding to try a NEW place for breakfast. What a GREAT idea as the food was fabulous, the owner, CJ even came to say hello to us. They close as 2 pm, but they have a FULL Menu that looked wonderful. You...can sit outside, PET FRIENDLY, and just a outstanding experience! Hungry and want to try a different place to eat, CJ's is a MUST GO TO place!More