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Reviewed 3 days ago

Half of us got lunch, half breakfast. Had the fried chicken special which was delicious and perfectly done. Kids burger was big! Cinnamon roll french toast special also delicious. Great attentive service. Would recommend.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed June 20, 2023

The menu is varied & the food delicious. Friendly, efficient service. Delightful shaded patio for optional outdoor dining. We enjoyed watching the hummingbirds. The veg breakfast burrito was exceptional. Excellent warm cinnamon rolls! We will be back!!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 5, 2023

Food was okay, service was very slow. Restaurant was bright and clean. I probably wouldn’t go back.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed February 22, 2023 via mobile

Stopped there for lunch. I had a Reuben sandwich which was very good. Wait staff was very attentive. The other members in our party were very happy with their choices

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 16, 2023 via mobile

Good place to have breakfast. Varied menu, tasty and large meals, and great service. The space is large and off the beaten path. We had omelettes, hash, and traditional eggs.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 3, 2023

Perfectly acceptable diner -- and I live in dinersville (New Jersey). Appears to be popular with locals as well as tourists. Good omelets, good coffee. Very fast service.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed November 19, 2022 via mobile

We’ve been coming to Palm Desert for many years and always go to CJ’s as they make, quite simply, the very best banana pecan pancakes. We’ve tried many other breakfast places in Palm Desert and nowwhere comes close. The outdoor patio area is good and...the service friendly and efficient. They also have good coffee. Not the easiest place to find but well worth a visitMore

Date of visit: November 2022
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Rmassoudi, Owner at CJ's Diner, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

Thank you.

Reviewed October 16, 2022 via mobile

My food was terrible. The holidays sauce was bright yellow and tasted like it was made from powder. I'm sorry that people were very nice but the food was not good. I tasted my husband's and his did not taste good either and he ordered...something differentMore

Date of visit: October 2022
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Rmassoudi, Owner at CJ's Diner, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

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Reviewed June 11, 2022 via mobile

This is a local place that offers a great variety for Breakfast and Lunch. The menu offers great salads and wraps. The wait staff was helpful in providing explanations of the items. I had the southwest salad- the dressing is great a vinaigrette with a...southwest kick. The turkey wrap had a generous serving of turkey. Great for families old and young enjoy the variety- dining outside…. Too hot to try this. We want to try breakfast!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Rmassoudi, Owner at CJ's Diner, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

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Reviewed May 22, 2022

Food was good and service was fast and friendly. Breakfast was hot and priced well. Cheery and clean environment.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Rmassoudi, Owner at CJ's Diner, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

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Reviewed May 14, 2022

I've been here about a dozen times so far over the past 5 months. I'm slowly working through the menu to try as wide a range of presentations as possible. By the third time the owner was as familiar with me as he is with...the many "regulars". This is the sign of a great local, off the path eatery. Catering to locals but serving the fancy hotel trade with word-of-mouth referrals only seems a perfect way to serve clients who appreciate quality at a fair price. The owner seems to revel in getting the praise he deserves yet is not trying to make a financial killing. This harkens back to a Mom 'n Pop shop. I've been here alone, with my wife and with friends - no difference in the way I was treated by the staff.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Rmassoudi, Owner at CJ's Diner, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

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Reviewed February 3, 2022

Horrible service, waited at door for over 10 minutes while being ignored by staff, finally told to choose a table, more waiting then a straight couple arrives 5 minutes later and where handed a menu almost immediately. We left 10 minutes later after being ignored....I suspect it either was my brown skin or the fact we where a gay couple.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Rmassoudi, Owner at CJ's Diner, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

We appreciate constructive feedback, however saying our business discriminates against anyone is a horrible accusation and disrespectful to our clients of any race, culture or sexual orientation. Our staff my have been busy and overlooked you or assumed you had been helped. We do our...More

Reviewed December 23, 2021 via mobile

Fabulous breakfasts and terrific soup and sandwiches. We go there at least once a week, sometimes more

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed December 4, 2021

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

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed December 4, 2021 via mobile

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

Date of visit: December 2021
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CJ's Diner is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4