John's Restaurant
74601 CA-111, Palm Desert
(760) 346-3352
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Carne Asada & Egg Burrito
John's Country Breakfast
California Omelette
Chicken Kabob Plate
Biscuits and Gravy
Philly Cheese Steak
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Cheese
Steak Sandwich
Breakfast
Ham and Eggs
Served with hash browns and toast.
Bacon and Eggs
Served with hash browns and toast.
Sausage and Eggs
Served with hash browns and toast.
Polish Sausage and Eggs
Served with hash browns and toast.
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Served with hash browns and toast.
Ham Steak and Eggs
Served with hash browns and toast.
Pork Chops and Eggs
Served with hash browns and toast.
Chorizo and Eggs
Served with hash browns, refried beans, fresh salsa and warm tortillas.
Huevos Rancheros
2 extra-large eggs covered with salsa verde served with hash browns, refried beans and warm tortillas.
Pancakes and Toast
Pancakes
Flat sweet cake.
Pancakes and Eggs
Flat sweet cake with eggs.
French Toast
Pan-fried bread.
Pancake Breakfast
3 pancakes, 2 eggs and 2 bacon and 2 sausages.
Fresh Fruit Salad
Variety of chopped fruit.
Fitness Breakfast
2 eggs any style, cottage cheese and fresh tomato slices.
Breakfast Sides
Side of Ham
Cooked meat from the upper part of a pig's leg.
Side of Bacon
Cured pork.
Side of Sausage
Seasoned ground meat that has been wrapped in a casing.
Hash Browns
Fried shredded potatoes.
Egg Whites
Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Hot sandwich filled with cheese that has been pan cooked or grilled.
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Hot sandwich filled with cheese that has been pan cooked or grilled. Thinly sliced meat from a pig.'s leg.
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Turkey Sandwich
Poultry sandwich.
All White Tuna Sandwich
Mild fish sandwich.
All White Tuna Melt Sandwich
Mild fish sandwich.
Club Sandwich
3 slices of bread and two layers of filling.
Pastrami Sandwich
Smoked and cured beef sandwich.
Fish Sandwich
Sandwich made with a piece of cut fish that is either fried, baked, or grilled.
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Steak Sandwich
Chicken
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
California Chicken Sandwich
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Club Sandwich
Chicken Philly Sandwich
Chicken and Fruit Special
Chicken breast, cottage cheese and fresh fruit.
Low Calorie Plate
Grilled Chicken Breast
Fresh Grilled Salmon
Ray-finned fish.
Turkey Patty
Beef Patty
Flat and round beef cake.
House Salad
Breast of Chicken Salad
Grilled Salmon Salad
Cobb Salad
Salad that it typically made with chopped greens, vegetables, eggs, and meat.
Chef's Salad
Lettuce, meat, eggs, and vegetables.
Chicken Taco Salad
Taco filling mixed with vegetables.
Carne Asada Taco Salad
Taco filling mixed with vegetables.
Caesar Salad
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Salmon Caesar Salad
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Greek Salad
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
Greek Salad with Chicken
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
Greek Salad with Gyros
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
Greek Salad with Carne Asada
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
Greek Salad with Salmon
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
Green Salad
Fresh salad with a variety of green vegetables typically served on a bed of lettuce.
Fresh Fruit Salad
Variety of chopped fruit.
Burgers
1/4 lb. Hamburger
Grilled or fried patty on a bun.
1/4 lb. Cheeseburger
Grilled or fried patty with cheese on a bun.
1/4 lb. Chiliburger
Burger topped with chile con carne.
California Burger
Ortega and Swiss Burger
Burger topped with a mild cheese. Flavored with ortega chilies.
Cowboy Burger
Frisco Burger
Jumbo Gourmet Burger
Turkey Burger
Ground turkey patty served on a bun.
1/2 lb. Double Burger
A burger served with 2 patties.
1/2 lb. Double Cheese Burger
A cheeseburger served with 2 patties.
Patty Melt
Grilled sandwich with beef patty, cheese, and onions.
Double Patty Melt Burger
Grilled sandwich with beef patty, cheese, and onions.
Sourdough Bacon Cheeseburger
Hamburger topped with cheese and bacon.
Hot Dogs
All Beef Hot Dog
Sausage served on a bun.
Chili Dog
Sausage served on a bun and topped with chili.
Corn Dog
Battered and deep-fried sausage on a stick.
South of the Boarder
Carne Asada Plate
Chicken Fajita Plate
Steak Ranchero Plate
Cheese Quesadilla
Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half.
Chicken Quesadilla
Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half.
Carne Asada Quesadilla
Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half.
Hard Shell Tacos
Ground beef.
Soft Tacos
Carne asada and fish.
Taquitos
Taco Plate
2 tacos (fish, chicken or carne asada) with rice and beans.
Burritos
Carne Asada Burrito
Chipotle Chicken Burrito
Chicken Fajita Burrito
Machaca Burrito
Bean and Cheese Burrito
California Burrito
Chicken, fish and carne asada loaded with fries, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese.
Combo Burrito
Chicken or carne asada, beans and cheese.
The Works Burrito
Chicken or carne asada, sour cream, rice, beans and cheddar cheese.
John's Breakfast Special
3-Egg Special
3 extra large eggs with hash browns and toast.
French Toast Special
4 thick slices of Texas-style toast with 2 extra large eggs and 2 strips of bacon or 2 sausage links.
Steak and Egg Special
8 oz. New York steak with 2 extra large eggs, hash browns and toast.
Diced Potato Special
Diced potatoes grilled with bell peppers, onions, diced ham and scrambled eggs topped with cheddar cheese.
Hearty Omelets
Cheese Hearty Omelet
Denver Hearty Omelet
Ham and Cheese Hearty Omelet
Chili and Cheese Hearty Omelet
Vegetarian Hearty Omelet
Mushroom and Swiss Hearty Omelet
Spinach and Feta Hearty Omelet
Gyros and Feta Hearty Omelet
California Hearty Omelet
Loaded with bacon, mushrooms, Swiss cheese and topped with salsa verde, sour cream and avocado.
Bacon, Cheese and Avocado Hearty Omelet
Loaded with crisp bacon, diced tomatoes, fresh avocado and Swiss cheese.
Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast Burrito
Comes with choice of ham, bacon or sausage.
Egg and Cheese Burrito
Flour tortilla with a savory filling.
Pastrami and Egg Burrito
Flour tortilla with a savory filling. Smoked and cured beef.
Chorizo and Egg Burrito
Flour tortilla with a savory filling. Spicy seasoned pork sausage.
Carne Asada and Egg Burrito
Flour tortilla with a savory filling. Marinated and grilled beef.
Chicken and Egg Burrito
Flour tortilla with a savory filling.
Machaca and Egg Burrito
Flour tortilla with a savory filling. Dried spiced meat.
Gyros and Feta Burrito
Flour tortilla with a savory filling. Brined cheese curd.
California Burrito
Loaded with egg, cheese, fresh avocado, fresh diced tomato and hash browns.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast Sandwich
Breakfast Melt Sandwich
Hot sandwich with cheese and protein.
Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Breakfast Quesadilla
The cooked tortilla is filled with cheese and folded in half.
Homemade Soups
Homemade Chili
Stew made with chili peppers or powder.
Soup and Salad Combo
Homemade Chilli
John's Sides
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
Onion Rings
Fried battered onion.
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Chili Fries
Fried potatoes topped with chili.
Carne Asada Fries
Fried potatoes topped with carne asada.
Kid's Menu
Junior Plate
2 pancakes, 2 bacon and 1 egg.
Kid's French Toast
Pan-fried bread.
Kid's Chicken Nuggets
Breaded or battered crispy chicken. Includes fries and small soft drink.
Kid's Grilled Cheese
Hot sandwich filled with cheese that has been pan cooked or grilled. Includes fries and small soft drink.
Kid's Corn Dog
Battered and deep fried sausage on a stick. Includes fries and small soft drink.
Special Combos
Hamburger Combo
Grilled or fried patty on a bun.
California Burger Combo
Sourdough Bacon Cheeseburger Combo
Jumbo Gourmet Burger Combo
Turkey Burger Combo
Ground turkey patty served on a bun.
California Chicken Sandwich Combo
Southwestern Chicken Sandwich Combo
Philly Steak Combo
Beverages
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr Pepper
Raspberry Iced Tea
Lemonade
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Coffee
Hot Tea
Milk
Apple Juice
Tomato Juice
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Dinners
Grilled Chicken Breast
Fried Chicken
Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
8 oz. New York Steak
Pork Chops
Gyros Dinner
Hamburger Steak
BBQ Ribs
Ribs that have been broiled, roasted or grilled.
Fish and Chips Dinner
Fresh Grilled Salmon
Rich and oily fish.
Quick Bites
Spaghetti
Meat sauce and garlic toast.
Fish and Chips
Serves with french fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Chicken Strips
Breaded or battered crispy chicken. Serves with french fries and coleslaw.
Desserts
Homemade Bread Pudding
Homemade Rice Pudding
John's Special Plates
Fried Chicken Plate
Fresh 1/2 chicken lightly coated, then deep-fried in zero trans fat oil, served with french fries and fresh steamed vegetables.
Baby Back Ribs Plate
Served with french fries and fresh steamed vegetables.
Fresh Grilled Salmon Plate
Served with fresh steamed vegetables and fried zucchini.
Grecian Specialties
Gyros
Savory meat on warm pita bread with onions, tomatoes and cucumber sauce.
Chicken Pita
All-white meat breast on a pita with onions, tomatoes and cucumber sauce.
Chicken Ke-Bob
All-white meat breast on a skewer with bell peppers and onions served with pita bread, french fries and steamed vegetables.
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Recent Reviews
The food at John’s Palm Desert is just the best. If you’re looking for a home-cooked meal right in the heart of the Coachella Valley, John’s is where it’s at. My husband, my daughter, and I all got combos with perfectly cooked fries and even more mouthwatering burgers. The sourdough bacon burger combo was particularly my favorite. Add a fried egg and you’re good to go, and I can’t speak more highly of the customer service from the cooks behind the kitchen to the register...
September 2025
Palm Springs Life’s article this week talks about John’s. “Watching the world’s best tennis players at the BNP Paribas Open works up an appetite. Only one guy has been feeding visitors every year since the Indian Wells Tennis Garden opened in 2000.” Hmm, Twenty five years later the must have chicken sandwich - see article - is barely average, accompanying the chicken sandwich were some really soggy fries. We went for the highly praised sandwich so unable to comment on...
March 2025
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All at a cost that didn't break the bank.
As far as the service. We went in and ordered. We were then told to find a seat. The view was amazing and our food was served to us, with free drink refills.
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