King's Highway
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King's Highway is a Californian restaurant located in the heart of Palm Springs. It offers a diverse menu that blends casual comfort foods with fresh, locally inspired ingredients. Diners can find a variety of options from breakfast staples like yogurt and granola or a classic breakfast sandwich to lunch and dinner choices such as fried chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and wedge salads. The menu also features items like shrimp ceviche, fusilli a la vodka, and grilled branzino, reflecting seasonal and regional influences. The atmosphere at King's Highway is relaxed and inviting, fitting for a range of dining occasions throughout the day. Beverage selections include a thoughtfully curated list of craft beers, wines, and fresh-squeezed juices, allowing guests to complement their meals. Its location on East Palm Canyon Drive situates it conveniently for both locals and visitors, making it a notable stop for those seeking approachable Californian cuisine in a comfortable setting.
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Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Reviews for King's Highway
Review highlights
Based on 816 reviewsKing's Highway in Palm Springs is widely praised for its inviting atmosphere that blends a stylish, desert-modern aesthetic with a relaxed and comfortable vibe. Customers frequently highlight the thoughtfully designed space, including a pet-friendly patio complemented by live music, which enhances the dining experience. The food is consistently described as fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared, with diverse options appealing to various tastes. Exceptional service is a recurring theme, with attentive and friendly staff contributing significantly to positive visits. While mostly celebrated as a local favorite breakfast and brunch spot, some patrons note room for improvement but overall appreciate the combination of quality cuisine, ambiance, and warm hospitality that defines the restaurant.
What a Vibe!! Someone suggested us this place for brunch in Palm Springs. The interior is lovely with beautiful details. We had pets with our group so we couldn't sit indoors, however the patio too was perfect to spend a nice time having lunch with live music at the pool and total vacation vibes. We had a trio mezze platter, Fried cauliflower in appetizers. We loved both. Pasta in the main course was okay. It was the only vegetarian option available in main course. I hope they add more vegetarian options. Service was quick.
I didn’t want to have to do this publically, but I was encouraged by enough people in town that this will have a stronger impact than speaking directly to management—which I would have preferred, though let’s be honest, then would anybody care? I live two miles away, I can walk here. In the last three years since moving to this town, Kings Highway has been our local diner. I came here with every family member who has visited me, I’ve held important business meetings here, and most personally, I came here after signing my marriage license, and many, many times on dates with my husband and lunches with my whole family. It was always Palm Springs pricey, but we endured $19 açaí bowls—cause they were delicious—and $5 coffees and the fantastic service we always receive made this diner a staple in my family. Two days ago, I came in for breakfast (I was recognized as a regular( how lovely, thank you!) and sat down to decide what I wanted. I know the menu and I was shocked when I saw the price update. My açaí bowl was now TWENTY EIGHT dollars. Coffee…NINE?! I understand math, economics, inflation, all of it. But at those prices, this may have been my last time coming, ever. This may sound cruel, but if I had Parker money, I’d eat breakfast at the Parker. Diners used to symbolize a place where workmen, families, groups of teens, grandpas and granddaughters, would all find themselves alongside people working on thier laptops and reading books with a cup of coffee. Kings Highway held onto one semblance of that for me until this price hike. I can’t believe how greedy the increase feels. Same food. Good food! But TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS for two eggs? This hotel “diner” clearly wants to be exclusive, as if exclusivity was something this town needed more of. I apologize if this message was frank, I always have a lovely time coming here. Do let me know if prices return to something reasonable, I’d love to come back. Otherwise, sorry, but fifty dollars for two people to have eggs is psycho, and not even with a single cup of coffee, let alone a mimosa, included.
Solid food, service, and atmosphere. I love coming to King's Highway. It is always a great time with great food! The chocolate milkshake is crazy good.
I can't brag enough how fantastic of a server Daniel was the day my friends and I visited in August. He's what one would call top tier server. He was friendly, welcoming, informative, and extra attentive. Serving just came natural to him, it seems. We weren't the only table he was serving. There were several others. We liked him. It was my first time at Kings Highway. I liked the restaurant. It was interesting and unique place. The macramé giant elephant hanging on the wall was a show stopper. Food was good. Will have to come back again to try out other bites
Had a great experience at Kings Highway in Palm Springs! The atmosphere perfectly captures that classic desert-modern vibe — stylish but still relaxed and comfortable. The space is beautiful and thoughtfully designed, making it a great spot to sit back and enjoy the meal. The food was excellent — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with attention to detail. Service was warm and welcoming, and the overall energy of the restaurant made the experience even better. Our son especially loved the music, which added a really fun and lively touch to the visit. Definitely worth a visit when you’re in Palm Springs. We’ll be back!
The food was really great diner style fare. We had a good salad and a fried fish sandwich. Everything was delicious and interesting. Our server was excellent. Laid back vibes with a cool retro mid century style. We will definitely be back.
The food was pretty good. The service was bad for us, however. It took them forever to bring us stuff, and at one point we had to go to the counter to get them to bring us water. It also took them pretty long to bring out our food.
We were at this clean beautifully appointed restaurant about noon on a Sunday and were offered breakfast and lunch menu choices. Fresh well prepared food delivered in a reasonable amount of time by Sara, a lovely and personable server. Sara is friendly and engaged and efficient. The hostess also conveyed a hospitable vibe. We had the breakfast burrito served with tater tots and yogurt parfait, a lovely bowl of plain yogurt with berries, granola, tiny mint leaves and maple syrup. We enjoy sitting at the car and comfortably did so. We will definitely return!
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- Monday (Today) 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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