My first time at Louise's Pantry a few days ago, and it was great! Had blueberry pancakes and bacon, and really good coffee. I was happily surprised that they offered flavored nondairy creamer packets on the table, as I'm lactose intolerant, so always have to bring my own alternative to milk or cream.
The service was friendly and fast, and I liked the décor as well. I will definitely return to Louise's Pantry on my next visit to Palm Springs.
I have had the pleasure of dining at Louise's several times, and each time I have been 100% satisfied, both with the service and the food. The servers/staff are friendly and prompt to serve you and refill beverages. Food arrives quickly as ordered, every time. Very generous servings, always far more food than I could eat.
The only downside, and not by fault of the restaurant, is that fact that on weekends, particularly Sundays, there can be a bit of a wait. However, they do have seating available outside and offer FREE mimosas while you wait! Aside from this minor inconvenience (that is relieved by free mimosas) I have nothing bad to say about Louise's. Excellent food, especially if you're a fan of breakfast.
This is my first negative review and I am not happy about writing it, but it must be done. I have been to this place twice. The first time was a few months ago and I ordered the corned beef hash...big mistake. It was unusually greasy, even for corned beef hash, and the corned beef was so soaked in oil and stringy that is simply tasted like oil. The hash browns were also much greasier than I like them and I was only able to take a few bites and quickly lost my appetite. The service that time was not great, as we had to ask for coffee and water refills repeatedly. I also was not a fan of the high noise level and struggled to hear my table mate during our conversation. Needless to say I went back again with hopes of a better experience, and was totally let down in a big way. The man serving us, the coffee and the hollandaise sauce were the only positives that I can mention about our meal. We had eggs benedict and the pile of diced onions and peppers they cook with the country potatoes were still raw; it didn't appear that they even made it to the pan. The rest of the food wasn't very warm, and the noise level was much worse than the first time. The topper for me was when the hostess walked past our table as we were barely starting our second cup of coffee and our plates had just been cleared (only about 45 minutes into our visit actually) and she jabbed her finger onto the bill that the server had set on the table a few minutes prior, and said, "I'll take care of that now if your ready." We were stunned. We clearly didn't appear ready, considering we hadn't even had time to retrieve our cards from our wallets and were trying to enjoy, at the very least, some coffee and conversation. The manner in which she addressed us clearly communicated that our time was up and they needed our table. The message they are sending? That to them quantity is far more important than quality. It's a shame that they don't attempt to improve or grow their business if they continue to get as ridiculously backed up with waiting customers as they somehow seem to do. Perhaps switching to a reservation system or better training their staff  in interpersonal communications might be a start. As a result of these two visits, I know at least three people who will never go back there. I would have given zero stars, but to be fair, the server, the coffee and the hollandaise were good, but absolutely not worth going back for.
Review Source:We were passing the area & searched for "good breakfasts ". Â
Found Louise's Pantry. Â YUM! Â Perfectly cooked Eggs Benedict,
Freshly grated hash browns cooked in butter, a tasty wheat pancake. Â
The place was packed but had quick, friendly service. Â
Our only challenge was finding it! Â Yelp map gave us bad directions. Â
It's tucked in behind some building. Â Worth the 3 try's to locate! Â
PS: Â hostess went out of her way to be friendly.
Unfortunately, after today's visit, it's back to Mimi's for us. Â Today we waited 35 minutes to sit down and before we could order we were asked to move so they could make room for a bigger party with 2 screaming kids! Â This made watching the races on TV impossible and conversation over the screaming even more impossible. Â No matter how good the food is, it does not outweigh bad service and an uncomfortable setting.
Review Source:We had breakfast here on Mother's Day. They gave away mimosas while waiting that tasted delicious! They were very nice and attentive. The food was really good especially their homemade jam which we bought a jar of. We will definitely be going back every time we are in town. Loved this place!!!!
Review Source:I tried this place out once, at the beginning of last year. I had read some pretty good reviews but the sound of the cinnamon rolls was what ultimately drew me in. I convinced my husband to try it out and ... well I'm not allowed to recommend places anymore.
The service was not friendly, the food was mediocre, and the worst part- the cinnamon roll. It was dry and tasted like it had been wrapped in plastic wrap. You could also tell that it had been nuked in the microwave as it was tough and molten hot in spots. This is also how you know the service is bad, wouldn't you ask if everything is okay when you saw someone didn't eat a cinnamon roll of all things?? I mean who has that self control? There must be something wrong with it. But no, she just dropped the check without even a 'here's your bill'. Never been back, and it's a shame because it's so much closer than Ihop, Mimi's and Goodies.
Hung out with the bf and fam for a weekend in La Quinta and wanted to venture out for some brunch. Â I Yelped and Louise's Pantry came up the closest and it had great reviews.
The location is odd...in a strip mall looking place so I really doubted the quality but was proven wrong.
Free mimosas while you wait? YES!!! Speedy and friendly service? YES!! Bomb food and generous portions? YES!!!
What's not to love. Â I'm sad I didn't get a pic of my delicious french toast but I was so hungry and it looked so good I couldn't wait to eat it.
Very cool place for breakfast. The corned beef hash is the way to go since it is made with love from scratch! Â No canned dog food here! Â We loved the large booths and the decor made us feel like we were somewhere special. They have awesome photographs of celebrity's in the Palm Springs area. They were great with our daughter and made her Micky Mouse shaped pancakes. We'll be back!
Review Source:We had the most delicious Banana Walnut pancakes and "Louses Scramble" for breakfast. Â The service was good, the food was, you could just tell - used the freshest, highest quality ingredients, and the fact that it was crowded speaks for itself. Â
They even gave us 2 free Mimosas (we went on a Sunday).
Overall - 5 stars - we found our new breakfast spot!
Spanish omelette: really good & unique! Cheese in the middle & a marinara based onion/pepper sauce on top. Country potatoes are really tasty: made with Yukon gold rather than the traditional russet. The homemade strawberry jam is so wonderful. It's really thin and has chunks of real strawberries in it. My husband had the corned beef hash, which is uniquely spiced and great tasting as well.
Review Source:Huge portions during breakfast. Located in a small strip center with plenty of parking. I can only imagine how busy this place gets busy on weekends BC they have chairs out front for waiting.
My  Bfast included 3 eggs with my homemade corn beef hash with requested well done cooked potatoes. When my bfast arrived I was shocked how massive the size was - just like the cups of coffee. Service was spot on and my food arrived within minutes of placing my order.
So way the deduction of a star? I thought the price was on the high side $19.00 for bfast including tip for one person is pricey in my opinion.
There was no breakout on the tap so I'm not sure what the charge was for the coffee.
The restaurant is nice and bright and perfect for breakfast. Â As a visitor at a nearby resort, we like to venture out and explore and see what the city has to offer. Â As a matter of fact, we decided to come back twice for our morning breakfasts. Â
I asked for the hash brown crispy and they crisped it right up. Â It was crunchy, tasty and delicious with a dab of ketchup. Â The service was still quick and friendly even as busy as they were. Â Their omelettes, meats and pancakes are just perfect for a hearty morning meal. Â They have normal to larger portions and everything just felt and taste like good home cooked meals. Â
Whoever said there's nothing out in the dessert. Â This is an outstanding place that will break the stereotype and I really want one just like it in the OC area. Â If you're ever out here, you won't be disappointed with their food.
Ok, but pricey. . . and selective when it comes to service.
Went to Louise's on New Year's Day during our recent trip. Â Food was fine, but a little pricey. Â Portions were generous. Â Service was a little spotty. Â We were not offered a free mimosa, unlike other guests who were seated around us. Â Would have loved one if it had been offered, but maybe this was only for their lucky customers? Â Have no idea why it wasn't offered to us, but as a result, we'll never go back. Â It was okay, but not worth the price or the snooty and selective attitude towards customers.
I'm convinced this is the best place to go for breakfast. Â Every time I visit from San Diego, I look for a really nice place to eat for breakfast because this is the last meal I get with my family before I go back to college. Â I saw ads in the mail, but never considered it until I saw the great yelp reviews. Â I knew I had to give this place a shot.
I called ahead so they could put me on the wait list because I figured there would be a long wait for Sunday brunch. Â I wish I hadn't, because it turns out they give out mimosas while you wait! Â Anyways, my family and I were seated within 5 minutes and the food was incredible. Â
Service was great! Â The waiter had gotten our orders in a timely manner and even checked up on us throughout our brunch. Â The food was prepared quickly, too! Â We were served within about 10 minutes after ordering. Â I was very impressed! Â I got Jimmy's Special, which had the best corned beef hash I'd ever had. Â My portions were on the large side, but that's never a bad thing! Â I tried some of the eggs benedict that my mother had ordered, and I liked it a lot. Â It had just the right seasoning, and the ham wasn't overly salty. Â It was perfect.
I definitely recommend anyone visiting to get breakfast here!
Best Sunday brunch in La Quinta! Let me start out by saying any place that gives out complimentary mimosas is a winner in my book!
They do diner food very well! All the breakfast items that you would expect but it's sooo good! I had their 5-item omelette which is unheard of that they don't charge extra for more than 3 toppings. Everyone around me had a tuna melt, lox & bagel, and steak & eggs. Loved the freshness of the food and the huge portions. It has everything that you could ask for in a brunch place.
P.S. Their homemade preserve is to die for. I probably had 5 different orders for my two piece of toasts... luckily they also sell it by the jar! :)
Food was very yummy and the wait was only a few minutes on a Saturday morning. Prices are a little high but the portions are huge so thats why. I had the French Toast with fresh blueberries, bananas and strawberries and it was the best I've ever had! Delish! Service was great too! Recommend!
Review Source:I've been coming to this place since 2004 and the food is still as great as it was back then even through the new owner changes. My family and I come here so much that they waitresses and hostess knows us pretty well and knows our orders.
Whenever I come here I usually get the same thing, but I have tried a lot of their menu. My favorite thing to order here is the Monte Cristo and instead of the french fries, I ask for their mashed potatoes with the country gravy. It is all too die for! And ask for syrup instead of the jam. So good, yet so bad for you haha. The spinach eggs benedict is really delicious, the belgium waffles are really good, but what sucks is that its a little pricy for just waffles and nothing else with it.
The service here is great and they give you your food really fast. I love it here!
No frills - and that's exactly how I want my breakfast.
We were staying at La Quinta, which is right down the street, so this place is in a perfect location. A bit off from the larger strip malls full of eateries; it stands alone in a small cluster of offices.
They've got some great shots of Palm Desert from the early days in here. Pics of past presidents, local celebs, actual celebs... it's all great eye candy if you're into the classic days of the desert.
I ate here twice during our stay. First time I kept it simple: egg whites, rye toast, and country potatoes. Absolutely delicious.
Second trip: banana pancakes, egg whites, and bacon. Again, everything was excellent. Their pancakes are HUGE, and they offer you either imitation or real maple syrup. Since I've been eating the fake stuff my whole life, I stuck with that.
The service was impeccable each time. Our waitress must've been at least 65 years old, but my gf pointed out that she had the legs of a girl 1/3 her age. And she was right. Everyone was very friendly, and they kept the food coming and the plates going. No fuss; just a nice and simple place to get some breakfast in you.
LOVE this place.
Everytime I come here it is amazing as compared to all of the other places in the area.
If I were judging it solely based on the breakfasts I have had worldwide, it would get a 4; however, if you've spent ANY time in this desert, you know it's hard to find a good breakfast that isn't tasting exactly like Denny's or IHOP (I'm looking at you Elmer's...)
The biscuits and gravy were DELICIOUS!
The omelets can have up to FIVE items inside
Their jam is homemade and I want it all over my mouth
They have buckwheat pancakes... BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES!!!! :D
Anyway, go here, and even if it looks like a long wait (less than or equal to ten people out front) you're only looking at a 15 minute wait.
This is my mom's favorite place to go for breakfast.
I found it to be quite tasty, although the portions are way too generous. Â Three family members were able to share TWO breakfast platters, yet we all left very full.
The "Chorizo & Eggs" plate is very authentic, and was as good (or better) than the same platter served at Taquerias in the valley!
GO FOR THE CINNAMON BUNS. ... that's pretty much it.
This diner-ish stop filled with a smattering of locals at all ages serves up standard breakfast fare. So far, the only thing worth ordering is the cinnamon buns, which are AMAZING. The rest of what we ordered was just okay. Â Not terribly creative, not amazingly done, but all around edible.
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