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Pinocchio in the Desert

134 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6431
760-322-3776
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Ranked #35 of 201 restaurants in Palm Springs
Cuisines: American
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Restaurant details
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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southern cal
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Portions were large, but the food was just okay. For 3.99 you get unlimited champagne with your meal. Staff was friendly. It was okay for breakfast, but we MUCH preferred Cheekys.

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See 4 more reviews by rocknrollal for Palm Springs
Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Well worth the wait for brunch -- there's a reason the place is heaving! We went there on a Sunday in May around 11 am and despite the line actually only waited for 20-25 minutes... Seating is pretty crammed... It's definitely NOT an intimate (or upscale) dining experience but great fun nonetheless.... Portions are huge.... a little too large for... More

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Fountain Valley, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Fantastic deal unlimited champagne for 3.95. We added some orange juice for mimosa's. I had the omelet with artichoke hearts, tomato and avocado. It was out of this world. My husband had the lobster eggs Benedict and he said it was great. The next time we go to ps, we will definitely go here again.

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See 2 more reviews by Heidi S for Palm Springs
San Mateo, California
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

great bottomless champaigne specials daily!! Have eaten here more than once, service always good. Food always excellent. close to downtown with patio to sit on. very pleasant atmosphere.

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See 3 more reviews by chubbs10 for Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We went to this restaurant last Tuesday and it was a great experience! I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with pasta salad for lunch after school. We dined with our family and the atmosphere was good. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a American restaurant in downtown Palm Springs.

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San Diego, California
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104 reviews 104 reviews
74 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

LOVE Pinocchios! They have the best chorizo burrito! my husband always gets the monte cristo, made to perfection! service here is always good as well.

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See 9 more reviews by lilsnipper for Palm Springs
CA
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69 reviews 69 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Had a great breakfast at this establishment. Bloody Mary's and Limitless champange was at out table. The seating was cramped but they made this into a positive with all of the interactions going on. Great food and great service. Definite must go!

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Whitehorse, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This place was always packed - we were lucky to get a table at 8:00 a.m. Service was prompt and the staff quite funny. Food was substantially portioned - though I did manage to eat almost all of it. The breakfast burritos were the best I have every had and the fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee were great.

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See 3 more reviews by Sue E for Palm Springs
Scottsdale, Arizona
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

If you don't like noise, people at the next table chatting to you, excellent food and bottomless champagne all day long and a fun atmosphere then this place is not for you. However, be warned, if you pass up this restaurant you will be passing up the opporltunity to meet a lot of interesting people and enjoy delicious food such... More

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See 6 more reviews by Julessssss for Palm Springs
Delta, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I love Pinocchio's. The service is fast and friendly. $3.95 per person gets you bottamless champagne. We had barely hit halfway on our first bottle when the second bottle arrived! The vibe on the outdoor patio is happening. Fellow diners will joke with you when your huge platter of whatever delicious food you order arrives. Warning, you need to get... More

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