Cheeky's Palm Springs

"If you hear someone shout “brunch!” in Palm Springs, it probably means they’re on their way to Cheeky’s. Open only until 2pm on the weekends, this cafe has become the go-to morning dining destination in PS, and has taken over the adjoining Birba patio to allow for safe outdoor dining. They don’t take reservations, but even during the pandemic, it’s best to arrive early to avoid the lines. The bacon flight is a must." - brant cox

"My breakfasts have become pretty dull recently (how many days in a row can one person eat scrambled eggs?). But that’s what happens when your body rejects gluten. So when I went to Palm Springs and noticed Cheeky’s had gluten-free waffles on their menu, I knew what I had to do. Even getting them to-go, they were thin and crispy, sweet and salty (thanks to the sides of maple syrup and salted butter), and egg-actly what I needed to break up my morning monotony. - MJ" - the infatuation los angeles crew

"Cheeky’s short-order cooks should receive a medal for their ability to produce four brunch plates for a table during a consistently busy shift. The brunch menu’s chilaquiles, waffles, gluten-free pancakes, and birria hash with poached eggs are wonderful, filling, and best consumed with daytime cocktails. Always order the bacon flight prepared with applewood, dill pickle, truffle, and jalapeno flavors." - Eater Staff, Mona Holmes

"Brunch dining can get downright crowded at Cheeky’s. Either practice patience while waiting for a table or get to Cheeky’s early for the classic brunch menu. Sit on the covered patio and share the hearty waffles with cardamom-roasted apples and bourbon creme anglaise for the table. Other highlights include chilaquiles — and what every brunch restaurant should have on hand at all times: a bacon flight." - Mona Holmes

"Bacon is in the air at this perpetually packed daytime-only hotspot. After checking in, you’ll rub elbows with sunglass-clad locals while waiting for a text saying you’ve nabbed a seat on the ever-popular (covered) patio. There is a small dining area inside, and house-made pastries like tempting cinnamon rolls are available at the counter for those on the run, but the bulk of the action is outdoors. This kitchen taps into the area’s bounty, with most of the produce hailing from within 100 miles. The quirky menu, divided between breakfast and lunch options, changes weekly, offering dishes like birria hash with poached eggs. Don’t miss the “bacon flight,” a selection of five strips of various flavors, ranging from apple cinnamon to jalapeño." - Michelin Inspector