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Sunshine Cafe

36815 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234-7282
760-328-1415
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Ranked #11 of 101 restaurants in Cathedral City
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Palm Springs, California
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Take the time to visit this friendly cafe. It is my favorite haunt for an inexpensive breakfast meal. I order the Sunshine special, two eggs cooked anyway I like them, hash brown or home fries and a dozen different kinds of toast. I won't tell you the price so go and discover for yourself. You won't be disappointed! More

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Cathedral City
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We have eaten here several times and we really like the owner. The food pours out of a small kitchen that can get very busy on weekends for breakfast with the locals who flock for the skinny Coffee, eggs and pancakes. The food itself is your average diner in quality (a little greasy) and the interior is in need of... More

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Dewey, AZ
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

only open for breakfast and lunch, nothing to look at, very small but what great food. Lots of locals go here. Give it a try. More

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Atlanta, GA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This was the only meal on our vacation where the entire family finished every scrap of food on our plates. Everything was terrific. Who knew biscuits and gravy could be this good outside the south? More

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Edmonton, Canada
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

I'm almost reluctant to post a review of this quaint little diner as there are so few tables I would hate to have to wait in line! I had the famous banana/pecan pancakes and they were great - light and fluffy. Nice selection on the menu. The staff were so nice - felt like I was in their home. Will... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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We've been driving past this place for years and finally decided to have breakfast there. The interior is old fashioned but cozy. There are two dining areas, you have to go through the kitchen to reach the second one. Service is friendly and fast and the food good and plentiful. Coffee is refilled constantly. It seemed to me that a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Fun, homey, personable service, non-pretentious and good food. Don't expect white napkins. But do expect tummy-satisfaction. More

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Cathedral City, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

Once a favorite among locals, The Sunshine Cafe is seeing its sunset. The restaurant is up for sale, and, the employees are reflecting their uncertain futures in their service. The blueberry pancakes, which was always a big draw for The Sunshine, are now smaller and not the quality they once were. Looking for good breakfast in Cathedral City?,,, try Michael's,... More

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Palm Springs
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

A full-time Palm Springs resident for many years, I had no idea this cafe existed until another local brought it to my attention. It's honestly one of my favorite breakfast spots here in the desert. Over the past year, I've been to the Sunshine Cafe at least 10 times and never been let down. Around the corner from the IMAX... More

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Paterson, New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

This is an excellent breakfast place. They have the BEST blueberry pancakes bar none! They are huge so be careful. The service is great and the atmosphere very hometown..ish. It can get busy so be prepared to wait a few minutes. Enjoy! More

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