Family-Friendly Restaurant Kids Love

Dining out with kids in Palm Springs is easier than you might think. From classic diners and pizza joints to Mexican restaurants and resort cafés, many local spots offer kid-friendly menus designed for smaller appetites, without sacrificing flavor or fun. These Palm Springs restaurants serve up everything from pancakes and grilled cheese to build-your-own breakfasts and sweet treats, making family meals relaxed, tasty, and stress-free.

All-American Kids' Menus in Palm Springs

Sherman’s Deli & Bakery 

A Palm Springs classic, Sherman’s Deli is known for generous portions, friendly service, and a kids’ menu packed with comfort-food favorites. It’s an easy win for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert with the family.

Kid's Menu Highlights:

  • Chocolate chip pancakes
  • French toast
  • Bacon and eggs
  • Potatoes
  • Toast
  • Hamburger or Hot Dog with fries 
  • Cheese pizza
  • Macaroni & cheese

All kids' menu selections are served with fruit or fries. Take a look at the complete Kids’ Menu.

Hours: 8 am – 9 pm daily.

Address: 401 E Tahquitz Canyon Drive.

A close-up of creamy macaroni and cheese served on a white plate with a white background.

LuLu California Bistro

Right in the heart of downtown, LuLu California Bistro offers a lively atmosphere and a polished kids’ menu that remains fun. Ideal for families exploring Palm Canyon Drive. Available for kids 12 or under.

Kid’s Menu Highlights:

  • Chicken quesadillas
  • Burger with fries
  • Cheese pizza
  • Spaghetti

All kids’ menu selections include a beverage and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Check out the complete kids’ menu.

Hours: 

Sun: 9 am – 9 pm
Mon–Thurs: 11 am – 9 pm
Fri: 11 am – 10 pm
Sat: 9 am – 10 pm

Address: 200 S Palm Canyon Drive

A hot dog with mustard and ketchup on a bun next to a pile of French fries on a white plate.

Elmer’s Palm Springs

This diner-style favorite keeps things simple, classic, and kid-approved. With breakfast served all day and a welcoming vibe, Elmer’s is great for early mornings or casual dinners.

Kid's Menu Highlights:

  • French toast
  • Pancakes or waffles
  • Cheeseburger
  • Grilled cheese sandwich
  • Chicken strips

All kids’ lunch selections include milk (regular or chocolate). The lunch and dinner menus offer a choice of one side dish from five options. Check out the complete Kids’ Menu

Hours: 6 am – 9 pm daily.

Address:1030 E Palm Canyon Drive

A grilled cheese sandwich cut in half with melted cheese on a blue plate, accompanied by a side of golden French fries.

Pinocchio’s in the Desert

Imagine a place where you can dive into tasty pizzas with your favorite toppings or enjoy a cheesy plate of spaghetti. Pinocchio’s has a cool atmosphere with lots of colors and friendly faces, and its kid-friendly menu is full of yummy choices. It is available to kids 10 and younger.

Kid's Menu Highlights:

  • Bacon & eggs with a pancake
  • Hot Dog or Hamburger
  • Quesadilla

Check out the complete Kids’ Menu

Hours:
Sun–Wed: 7:30 am – 6 pm
Thurs–Sat: 7:30 am – 9 pm

Address:134 E Tahquitz Canyon Drive

Riviera Resort & Spa

Families staying at or visiting the Riviera will find kid-friendly options at both Palmetto Cafe and Circa 59, offering familiar favorites in a resort setting.

Kid's Menu Highlights:

  • B&J 
  • Cheeseburger & Fries
  • Chicken Fingers & Fries
  • Spaghetti
  • Cheese Pizza

Address: 1600 N Indian Canyon Mon 

A plate of spaghetti topped with tomato sauce and sprinkled with grated cheese.

Juniper Table at The Rowan

This stylish café offers indoor-outdoor dining in downtown Palm Springs, making it an easy stop while sightseeing. Available for kids 10 and under.

Menu Highlights:

  • Parmesan pasta
  • Chicken tenders & fries
  • Grilled cheese sandwich

View the complete Kids’ Menu.

Hours: 7 am - 4 pm daily.

Address: 100 W Tahquitz Canyon Drive

Palm Springs Surf Club

A splashy, resort-style spot where kids can refuel between waves and pool time. The Palm Springs Surf Club offers a dedicated kids’ menu for guests 12 and under, featuring familiar favorites and fun tropical drinks that feel like a vacation treat on their own.

Kid’s Menu Highlights:

  • Chicken Fingers + Fries
  • Mozzarella Sticks
  • Quesadill
  • Buttered Pasta
  • Grilled Cheese + Fries
  • Surf Burger + Fries

See the kid's menu.

Check hours as they vary.

Address: 1500 S Gene Autry Trail

Kids Build Their Own Breakfast

Broken Yolk Café

Kids can play chef at Broken Yolk Café with a build-your-own kids’ menu available for breakfast or lunch.  Available for kids 12 and under.

Kid's Menu Highlights:

  1. Pick Main Meal: Eggs, Pancakes, Chicken Strips, Cheeseburger, French Toast, ½ Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  2. Add Two Sides: Bacon, Fries, Sausage, Fruit, Scrambled Eggs
  3. Add a Drink: Milk, Orange Juice, Lemonade

View the complete Kids’ Menu

Hours:
Mon–Fri: 7 am – 2 pm
Sat–Sun: 7 am – 3 pm

Address: 155 S Palm Canyon Drive

A grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheddar on a plate, accompanied by crispy bacon strips and a small bowl of cubed melon and cantaloupe.

 Kid-Friendly Mexican Menus in Palm Springs

Mexican food is a hit with kids thanks to cheesy quesadillas, tacos, and burritos made just the right size.

Loco Charlie's Mexican Grill 

Located in north Palm Springs, Loco Charlie’s offers a laid-back atmosphere with outdoor picnic seating when the weather cools down. Available for kids 12 and under.

Kid's Menu Highlights:

  • Enchilada
  • Burrito
  • Quesadilla
  • Taco
  • Hot Dog
  • Chicken Tenders

All menu selections are served with French fries, rice & beans, and a soft drink. View the complete Kids’ Menu

Hours: 10 am – 9 pm daily.

Address: 368 N Palm Canyon Drive

A grilled quesadilla served with sides of sour cream and ketchup on a blue plate.

El Patron

Across from Juniper Table downtown, El Patrón offers a lively dining scene with indoor and outdoor seating. Available for kids 7 and under.

Kid's Menu Highlights:

  • Burrito
  • Quesadilla
  • Taco with Rice & Beans
  • Hot Dog & Fries

All menu selections come with a fountain drink. View the complete Kids’ Menu

Hours:
Wed: 11 am – 9 pm
Thurs–Sat: 11 am – 11 pm
Sun: 11 am – 8 pm
Closed Mon & Tue

Address: 101 S Palm Canyon Drive 

Sweet Treat Stops for Families

No family dining roundup is complete without dessert.

Take Your Family for Some Sweet Treats

Great Shakes

Lappert's Ice Cream