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Modern New York Style Deli  - J's Deli, Palm Desert, CA

J's Deli

4.8
4.8
429 Reviews
$30 and under
Deli
74225 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4143

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
Beautiful outdoor patio, Full bar that offers happy hour daily. Bakery on premise that features homemade bagels.
Take-out, delivery, catering and private dining available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Deli
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 429 people are saying

J's Deli reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Kid-friendly

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Neighborhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Kid-friendly

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J's Deli delivers a nostalgic deli experience with "delicious, wholesome food" and "excellent service." Visitors praise the "friendly and efficient" staff, particularly Tony, for making each visit memorable. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including standout items like the "New York Black Pastrami sandwich" and "ultimate Ghirardelli chocolate brownie." The inviting atmosphere, with options for outdoor seating and "live music," adds to the appeal. Meeting high expectations, J's is a favorite for both locals and visitors.

429 Reviews
  1. KyLee VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch spot, fresh food, large servings and wonderful patio.

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  2. Arian

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner plus ordered the large serving for 8 of Apple strudel for dinner parties. Super clean and great service. Everything we have ordered has been excellent! We love how they have tv’s for sports without volume and they are happy to change the channel for your viewing pleasure.

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  3. Sharon

    Los Angeles88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable experience. The pastrami is peppery and delicious. Onion rings are fried to crispy perfection. And the Greek Yogurt parfait is very tasty with fresh fruit. Staff is friendly and efficient. Thank you, Tony, for taking such good care of us today. If you are looking for a Desert Deli, look no further than J’s.

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  4. Joan VIP

    Palm Springs11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Food was very good and service was excellent

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  5. cathy

    Palm Springs2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had guests from out of town & J’s was the perfect choice after church

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  6. Paul VIP

    Palm Springs67 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered corned beef and cabbage- a staple for delis! It showed up swimming in a creamy mustard sauce that looked disgusting. It didn’t say this was how it was prepared on the menu . I wouldn’t eat it and sent it back and ordered a corned beef sandwich. It took forever which didn’t make sense since the restaurant was empty. I took it to go because my dining companion had already finished what he said was a stale turkey sandwich that he only ate two bites of. I ate my sandwich on the way home and it was so chewy, I’ve never had corned beef like that. I couldn’t eat the second half so I tossed it out. I won’t return.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. patrick VIP

    Palm Springs16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great deli food.Tuna cranberry salad on Challah bread was excellent. The salad was fresh and plentiful.Attentive service .Nice outdoor patio.

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  8. Shellee

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re in the PS area on vacation and were referred to J’s Deli by a friend. We had one of the best meals of our stay. We loved the modern yet nostalgic vibe — both in and outside. The service was top-rate by every employee we encountered, especially Tony, our server. The food was equally amazing. We had wraps and sandwiches but love that they serve breakfast all day. We give J’s Deli our highest recommendation. We will most definitely be back!

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  9. William VIP

    Palm Springs87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience with our kids and grandkids in town for spring break. Nice weather to sit on the inviting patio. Meal was as good as always and service was very attentive to all, even the little kids.

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  10. john

    Toronto57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Latkes were great the matzo ball soup was good but a little under seasoned the pastrami was unfortunately very dry - seasoned well but lifeless and the rye was stale . Surprisingly underwhelming.

    1 person found this helpful

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J's Deli is rated 4.8 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for J's Deli

74225 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4143

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Deli
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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