Elmer's Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)

Long-time customer · 5 years

I've been coming here since before it became the weekend hotspot it is now, and honestly, the crowds are worth it—their German-style pancakes are still incredible. But here's my insider tip: if you want to avoid the brunch rush, go on a weekday morning around 8 AM, or come for an early dinner instead.

Local resident · 2 blocks away

I walk past Elmer's most mornings and noticed the weekend crowds are insane, but weekday breakfasts? Completely different story. I finally stopped in on a Wednesday and was seated immediately.

Long-time customer · 5 years

I've watched Elmer's stay packed on weekends for a reason—those German-style pancakes are legitimately something you can't get anywhere else in the valley. The cinnamon roll pancakes are what got me hooked years ago, and I still order them every time.

First-time visitor · considering booking for this Sunday

I've heard Elmer's gets absolutely slammed on weekends—is it even worth trying to go on a Saturday morning, or should we just give up and go somewhere quieter?

Long-time customer · 5 years

The German-style pancakes are honestly why we've been coming here for so long—my kids ask for them by name now. They're massive and fluffy, and one order easily feeds two kids or splits nicely across the table.

Repeat client · monthly visits since 2023

I bring my book club here every month—usually 8 or 9 of us—and honestly, they've never missed a beat. The staff just knows how to flow with groups, even when the place is slammed on a Saturday morning.

Long-time customer · 4 years

I've watched Elmer's go from a quiet spot to absolutely packed on weekends, and honestly it's because the food is just that good. Those cinnamon roll pancakes and loaded hash browns keep people coming back—I'm proof of that!

Long-time customer · 5 years

I've been going to Elmer's since 2019, and those German-style pancakes are still the best I've had anywhere—they're so fluffy and different from what you get at other places. The portions haven't shrunk either, which I really appreciate.

First-time visitor · researching options for weekend brunch

I've been reading about Elmer's and I'm a little worried about long waits on Saturday morning—is it actually as crowded as people say? I'm hoping the service is still good even when they're busy.