Where to Eat in This Desert Oasis. Palm Springs, a desert paradise known for its midcentury modern architecture, isn’t the biggest vegan food destination, but it does offer a handful of tasty plant-based options worth checking out.
Whether you’re nearby at Coachella, lounging poolside, or exploring the rugged beauty of Joshua Tree National Park, you can still find delicious vegan meals—you just might have to search a little harder. While the vegan scene here is smaller compared to bigger cities like Los Angeles, the spots that do exist offer quality, flavor, and a welcoming atmosphere, making Palm Springs a pleasant stop for plant-based travelers.
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A Travel Guide To Eating Vegan In Palm Springs
We always do a lot of research before we travel to make sure we have access to great vegan foods that are good and affordable. Sit back and enjoy some drool worthy food that we really enjoyed and think you will too. As always this isn’t a sponsored post just our honest opinions.
* V stands for entirely Vegan
* VF stands for Vegan-friendly: businesses that have vegan-friendly options for vegan guests to enjoy.
* G/GF stands for entirely Gluten-free and Gluten-free-friendly respectively: businesses that have gluten-free-friendly options for gluten-free guests to enjoy.
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Where We Ate
Coffee Shops
Cafe la Jefa (VF)
Address: 750 N Palm Canyon Drive B, Palm Springs, California 92262.
Cafe La Jefa is a locally owned business in Palm Springs, they offer some of the best outdoor patio space in Palm Springs. Their mission is to create authentic coffee experiences built on a deep love for their craft and their community, as well as delicious breakfast and lunch every day.
What we ordered: An almond milk latte, they use Elmhurst non-dairy milks and a Passionfruit vegan protein bowl; basically a chia bowl with a ton of toppings - passionfruit, banana, coconut blueberries, granola, coconut flakes and pumpkin seeds.
Vegan Breakfast In Palm Springs
Townie Bagels Bakery Cafe (VF)
Address: 650 E Sunny Dunes Rd #5, Palm Springs, CA 92264.
Townie, is a cute bagel shop with a good selection of bagels and a few options to top your bagels with such as, vegan egg, vegan bacon, vegan sausage, carrot lox, tomatoes and avocado.
What we ordered: The Plant-it bagel with vegan bacon, vegan egg, plain vegan bagel and vegan cream cheese. They also have coffee with non-dairy creamer options.
Chef Tanya's Kitchen (V)
Address: 72695 CA-111 Unit A6, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
One of two locations, Chef Tanya’s has a little bit of everything - a restaurant, general store a bakery with an Ice Creamery. This spot will definitely be in heavy rotation during your stay in Palm Springs. We had breakfast, dinner and even got ice cream here and everything was delicious.
What we ordered: Bagel breakfast sandwich and breakfast tostada.
Lunch/Dinner
Native Foods (V)
Address: 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264.
Founded by Vegan Chef Tanya Petrovna, all three national locations are now Employee Owned and operated. The Palm Springs location is owned and operated by employees Misti Rausch and Sean Reynolds. It has a great and inviting atmosphere with friendly staff and an excellent assortment of vegan dishes.
What we ordered: A refreshing, Sesame Kale Macro bowl and a Cauliflower Po' boy with seasoned fries.
Chef Tanya's (V)
Address: 706 S Eugene Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264.
The second of two locations of Chef Tanya’s which is in a smaller space and for take out orders, but still served delicious and fulfilling food with a friendly atmosphere.
What we ordered: For lunch we tried a couple of vegan sandwiches, the Vietnamese style, savory, vegan Bahn Mi and the Pastrami Mami, and a homemade, Peanut Butter Oatmeal chip cookie.
Palm Greens Cafe (VF)
Address: 611 S Palm Canyon Dr #6, Palm Springs, CA 92264.
An organic focused café with a diverse menu filled with delicious vegan and vegetarian dish options. The atmosphere was inviting and comfortable plus the service was excellent, letting us know in detail what was in all of the food and how it was prepared.
What we ordered: Vegan White Lasagna and a Vegan Mushroom Patty Melt. The Patty Melt was an excellently moist and hearty option that was so flavorful and filling.
The Heyday (A Vegan Option)
Address: 1550 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
A late night dine-in experience with a single vegan option. It was very tasty and had a nice vibe. The menu was short and very focused with only about seven options, but we're happy they had an option for non-meat eaters.
What we ordered: The Vegan Frisco Burger
Desserts
Kreem Ice Cream (VF)
Address: 170 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264.
An artisanal Ice Cream shop with a nice variety of vegan options packed with amazing and fun flavors.
What we ordered: The Ube ice cream with toasted vegan marshmallows, Tumeric Ginger ice cream and the Persian Almond Saffron ice cream.
Hadley Fruit Orchards (A Vegan Option)
Address: 47993 Morongo Trail,Cabazon, CA 92230.
Hadley Fruit Orchard “Home of the Date Shake” grocery store open since 1931. We made a special trip just a half hours ride from Palm Springs to try their world famous dates shake! and this is on the way to the luxury Desert Hills Premium outlets with stores like Loewe, Gucci and Balenciaga.
What we ordered: The Original Vegan Date Shake and the Vegan Peanut Butter Date Shake.
Chef Tanya's Kitchen (V)
Address: 72695 CA-111 Unit A6, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
Serving vegan soft-serve ice cream cones and baked goods from a robust vegan bakery. We tried the ice cream which was yummy but the heat made it melt quickly, but what really sold us are the vegan cinnamon rolls. Both the cinnamon roll and chocolate chip cookie were really big in size and on taste. The vanilla frosting of the cinnamon roll had a smooth and mellow flavor that was so wonderful.
What we ordered: We tried the million dollar vanilla soft-serve ice cream, vanilla glazed cinnamon roll, and a chocolate chip cookie
Honorable Mentions
- Over the Rainbow Desserts (VF)
Address: 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92264
Can order vegan cupcakes but you need to order a dozen 24 hours in advance.
Vegan Grocery Stores
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
Address: 706 S Eugene Road | Palm Springs 92264 (grocery store one)
Address: 72695 CA-111 Suite A6 Palm Dessert 92260 + Kreamery Ice Cream
Starting as a manufacturing facility for tempeh and seitan in 2017 it has since expanded into a take out deli and curated marketplace where as Chef Tanya says it, "the Cubano and Chupacabra make sandwich history." Chef Tanya's provides freshly made take-out, vegan essentials and specialty groceries, curated by Chef Tanya and the entire restaurant team. They have a large selection of sandwiches featuring everything from BLTA, Bahn Mi to vegan Pastrami. They also carry burgers, salads and a big selection of delicious vegan desserts.
555 S Sunrise Way #301, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Must haves: Bottles of water, natural handmade and prepackaged snacks and if you just what to spend some time in your hotel room chilling or are just exhausted; prepackaged lunch/dinner is always an option.
Where We Stayed
Yara Boutique Luxury Hotel
Location - 221 E Sonora Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264.
Hotel prices can be pretty high in this desert resort, but we found a small boutique hotel with only 10 rooms circled around a courtyard with a fantastic pool that's heated in the cooler months. Perfect for a couple or even a girlfriend's getaway.
Nightly Rates: around $150 a night.
Should You Rent A Car
Yes, driving is the best option for getting around. There is public transit and of course ride-shares but Palm Springs is very spread out and without a car you would end up spending a lot of time and money in transit try to dine at vegan restaurants in Palm Springs.
Things To Do
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Address: 1 Tram Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
With postcard-worthy views, the tram connects the Coachella Valley with San Jacinto. Lines form fast, so we recommend getting there early.
It's three miles to the gate to pay for parking which is $15, and they will let you know wait times. From there, you park and get a bus ride up to the actual tram station. A one day pass costs $38.00 per adult /$18.95 per child.
Also, remember your going up in altitude so it gets cold. The day we went, it was 35 degrees at the top. The ride is about 20 minutes up and there is a restaurant at the top but no vegan options. There is also very spotty cell signal at the tram station.
Day Trip To Joshua Tree
A day trip from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree offers a stunning escape into otherworldly desert landscapes, unique rock formations, and a vibrant mix of rugged nature and artistic charm.
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Mid-Century Modern Home Tour
Offers tours to showcase the cities mid-century modern architecture.
Cabazon Dinosaurs 🦕
Off interstate 10, you'll run into the roadside attraction the Cabazon Dinosaurs. A familiar landmark for Pee-wee’s Big Adventure fans.
Mr. Rex, Dinny and more than 100 dinosaur friends provide perfect picture photo ops for you and it's also cute for the kiddos. There is a gift shop housed inside Dinny the Brontosaurus’s belly. It's free to see the two big dinosaurs but there is a fee to go into the park and see the smaller dinos.
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