Before I throw myself into the load of work that I need to finish before heading to the desert for Coachella tomorrow - I thought I’d share my favorite spots to get brunch before heading to the festival. So if you’re heading to Coachella this weekend, and if you love brunch (like I do) then read on…

I visited both of these restaurants last year during my trip to Coachella and they were both really memorable- very “Palm Springs.” They are both pretty fancy restaurants but they totally understand us concert folks walking in wearing shorts and flip flops.

PALM SPRINGS:
Spencer’s Restaurant - Reservations Preferred (760) 327-3446 
701 West Baristo Road, Palm Springs CA 92262 http://www.spencersrestaurant.com/menu/sunday_brunch.php
I think this was located inside of a country club. They have the cutest out door seating area. On their website they do not mention a brunch pre fixe menu but it is offered with three courses. I remember it being around $30 (champagne not included but they had a wide variety of options including mimosas in all sorts of flavors). I visited them on a Friday and they also offered a lunch pre fixe for around the same price.

INDIAN WELLS (On the way from Palm Springs to festival grounds in Indio): Le St Germain
74-985 Highway 111, Indian Wells, California 92210 http://www.lestgermain.com/
Champagne Sunday Brunch 11:30am to 2:30pm (Sunday Only)
Last year my friends and I randomly found this restaurant and it was a great find! $43 here gets you a 4 course pre fixe champagne brunch (all you can drink and includes desert!). It was pretty empty and our server was awesome - a French guy who wouldn’t stop talking about Bjork lol. The food was delish and of course the unlimited champagne was appreciated! Adorable outdoor patio too.

ENJOY!