50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Desert Hot Springs

“We have lost count of how many times we’ve eaten here, but this is officially our absolute go-to sushi spot. Every single visit reminds us why we keep coming back.The fish is always incredibly fresh, but the real star of the show for me is the True Value roll. It is an absolute must-try—perfectly balanced, packed with flavor, and something I crave on a weekly basis. The hospitality here is unmatched. A massive shoutout to our server, Karla, who is always so attentive, welcoming, and makes us feel like family every time we walk through the door. Behind the counter, Chef Martin is a master at what he does. His talent and consistency are the reasons the food is always flawless.“

“Excellent food. Lamb was tasty but cooked well, spicy and flavorful. Chicken the same with mild and very savory sauce. Naan bread was crunchy but not dry and still able to scoop sauce. Loved it!“

“AZURE PALMS CAFE has become one of my favorite spots for vegan food in Desert Hot Springs. There are not a lot of quality vegan options in the area, so this place is truly appreciated. My favorite meal is the black bean walnut burger wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun, served with a side salad, pickle, and vegan Thousand Island dressing. Absolutely delicious and filling without feeling heavy. I also highly recommend the Green Goddess Salad with vegan vinaigrette instead of the regular dressing. It comes packed with green beans, spinach, avocado, cucumber, soybeans, and sprouts — fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. The cafe is located inside the hot springs resort, so you can enjoy it whether you’re staying there or just visiting as a guest. The café closes around 7 PM, but they still offer desserts, grab-and-go items, and regular food service until about 11 PM, which is super convenient. Pros:• Excellent vegan options that are hard to find in Desert Hot Springs• Fresh, healthy ingredients and customizable vegan dressings• Relaxing hot springs resort atmosphere with late-night food availability Highly recommend for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking for healthy food in the Desert Hot Springs area. Updated from previous review on 2026-05-24“

“The mole enchiladas were TO DIE FOR! I cook mole and this recipe has me stumped, the presentation is also 10/10 The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The chips and salsa were excellent as well and I had the Jamaica agua fresca and it’s was just sweet enough any sweeter or diluted would be too much!!! Definitely coming back!!!“

“The ambience was very relaxing!“

“My husband and I walked in around 8:30 pm. We were welcomed and seated immediately. The food was excellent! The environment was nice 😊 I highly recommend this restaurant“

“There is good food, there is great food, and once in a great while you hit that place that not only has great food, but amazing service, owner and staff. Those moments really hit, and this was one of those moments. Hint, they open at 4, get in line at least by 3:30.“

“Sat outside around 9 tonight and had wonderful service. Food was excellent and the cocktails were delicious. Margarita flight was the perfect choice. 10/10 would recommend“

“Went here to celebrate my son's graduation from college. We had a fantastic experience. We started off with some appetizers drinks. I had the avocado taco salad. The food was excellent. We all indulged in a mai tai, they were perfect. We can't wait to dine here again. The atmosphere was great, our server was very pleasant. The manager even came over to ask how everything was and asked if we needed anything.“

“FARM is one of our favorite restaurants in Palm Springs. It never disappoints. From the moment you hit the host's stand to the minute you say goodbye you are treated like you are someone special! Our server, Chris, gave us some excellent recommendations and was a wonderful server! The live music is the cherry on top!“

“Great sandwich and super friendly staff!“

“Great food and drinks..Relaxed vibe and atmosphere. Tacquitos Dorado and Tacos LA Paz were excellent...We'll be back!!!“

“5 star service and killer flavors. Great job!! Weekly stop for sure now“

“Love the food here-so creative and incredibly tasty!“

“Very friendly staff, very delicious food, great sushi and udons.“

“Good service and fast service friendly“

“I love Bread and Flours. I am so thankful I discovered them recently. Their bread and baked goods are made with love and attention. I am happy to support this business.“

“We were seated promptly upon arrival. The staff were very polite and friendly. Every one of them was truly intent on making sure that our visit to the restaurant was a memorable one. After we placed our order, our dinner arrived and was cooked to perfection! We chose seafood and it was absolutely delicious and the portions were generous. Our servers ensured that we were pleased with our dinner selection. Upon our departure, we were thanked for our patronage. It's always a pleasure to dine at Sammy G's Tuscan Grill. They are a class act!!!“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“We absolutely love this place. Great food and great service. Always try to get here for lunch on our way to the airport and today especially enjoyed the croissant benedict.“

“Love this place, the quality of food is always great! It’s never been a let down, my family and I keep returning.“

“Easy to customize and select “vegan”. The fresh rolls with tofu were substantial and yummy. Pineapple in the curry was fresh (not canned) and a perfect compliment to the tofu. The sauces were unique and just the right level of spice (we picked “2”). The brown rice was also nutty and fresh! Updated from previous review on 2026-07-19“

“Food is great as well as the prices. Margarita are good as well. I will definitely be coming back. I’ve been here four or five times now. The waiter didn’t once ask me once how my meal was. Nor did he offer dessert. The gentleman refilling my water, salsa, and chips was awesome though. Maybe I happen to miss it each time I’m but I really would like to hear some mariachi or other types of traditional Mexican music whether live or recorded. This is a Mexican restaurant after all. Again, I definitely plan on coming back.“

“love this place. so so good“

“Yummy food and super friendly staff.“

“Wonderful restaurant, great food. The guac was amazing. Virgina was our server and she was so sweet!“

“Great experience celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary. A big thanks to Chad for their top notch service and sense of humor.“

“Went for a birthday breakfast quick and attentive staff good food good cinnamon role all around good people“

“Food is delicious and the presentation . The staff is great beautiful ambience .“

“The best Thai food in town !“

“Great food, great employees Great with the kids“

“Great food! Would return when we are back in the area. Highly recommend.“

“Today we had the pleasure to stop-in at The Coyote Cone for the first time and definitely not our last - truly a sweet local gem. We were pleasantly surprised with the many selections on the menu. Looking forward to our next visit.“

“Johannes never fails; 15+ going and I keep going back. Fantastic schnitzel, cannot go wrong.“

“Been here couple times & they have good burgers & potato salad - it says it’s a former Grayhound Bus station so it’s a bit quirky but worth a visit. I don’t know why they insist on posting more than 40 menus on the website from the last 17 years (other than comparison to see inflation lol) wish they highlighted the CURRENT menu a bit more prominently instead of searching thru page after page of history“

“Thoroughly enjoyed our experience on Saturday, January 17. Our waitress was Marlene and so truly added to our evening! Kudos to Marlene! Loved the table lighting too“

“It's kind of trendy, nothing's fancy inside. It's small. The employees are very nice prices. Our outrageous. I know one of her fries is $7.99
The hamburger Smashburger. I think was 1299 or 1399, and I forgot what the beverage was. The food was good, but for some people overpriced. I don't understand the concept of it. But I tried it, I've been to marks burger's. I've been to Tony's burgers. I've been to Tyler's burgers. Well, where they also served quality. Also, in my opinion, in fact, I'm for sure. It makes all these other places. It seemed like bargains when you go into them.“

“Italian ? Always my first choice . Cooking always Perfect ? This isn’t your pizza and pasta shop . It’s Italian / Sicilian but every bite is worth the $.“

“Good food with good drink options and great area to hang out and mingle with friends and love ones. 10/10“

“Food was delicious service was great. Very nice meal.“

“Our 2nd time at Spencer’s, and it certainly won’t be the last. Service is extraordinary, the food exceptional, and the ambiance is wonderful. I highly recommend it. I write for a local paper in Missouri -where I despair of the quality displayed by so many restaurants. No wonder I was eager to get back to Spencer’s on our recent trip to Palm Desert.“

“One of my favorites in the desert. I eat out all the time so I experience lots of local restaurants.“

“We had Saturday night dinner annd everything was amazing. The kale salad was just perfect and the seafood pasta was so delicious! Our Waiter Chip had such a great personality and made our experience even better. We met the owner Mindy, who is also so kind. Everyone should experience Zin!“

“Great pizza and great service“

“My husband and I came here for the first time today, the restaurant is so cute inside, loved the atmosphere and decorations inside are so welcoming! The gyro plate was fantastic, baklava cheesecake is delicious! Chefs kiss! the server was awesome as well. 100 percent will be back!“

“Very nice service. Super yummy food. We had a great night out.“

“Best lavender 🍦 ice cream and great service“

“My server, Elizabeth, was a queen and treated me like a princess. They recommended the lemon ricotta pancakes and they did not disappoint. So light and lemony. All in all, I really enjoyed my breakfast and would recommend it to anyone visiting PS. And we need more Elizabeths in this world ❤️“

“Absolutely delicious Thai food with truly authentic flavors!
The dishes taste just like real Thai cuisine—rich, well-balanced, and full of flavor. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked.

I ordered delivery and the food arrived well-packaged and still hot, but pickup is also very convenient. Highly recommended for anyone craving genuine Thai food in Palm Springs. Will definitely order again!“