Wilma & Frieda's Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Wilma & Frieda's Cafe, located in Palm Desert, CA, is a must-visit for breakfast and brunch lovers seeking comfort food. The menu includes a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, making it accessible to all dietary preferences. With features like wheelchair accessibility, outdoor seating, and dog-friendly patio, it caters to a diverse range of customers. The rave reviews from patrons praising the delicious meals, warm service, and unique cocktails showcase the cafe's commitment to quality. Standout dishes like the Shortrib Benny, Griddled Meatloaf and Eggs, and Churro Waffle offer a mix of traditional and inventive flavors. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff add to the overall dining experience, making Wilma & Frieda's a go-to spot for a memorable meal.
WEEKDAY BRUNCH
CHURRO WAFFLE
A cinnamon sugar crusted waffle topped with Madagascar vanilla creme anglaise. Add choice of fruit:
BLACKBERRY CUSTARD FRENCH TOAST
Bread pudding-like French toast with house-made blackberry sauce & topped with fresh blackberries
KIMS BANANA CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST
Brioche thick cut bread topped with a drizzle of sour cream. Mmmm good!
PANCAKES
(TRADITIONAL OR MULTI-GRAIN)Available am
GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES
BELGIAN WAFFLE
Add choice of fruit:
CLASSIC THICK CUT FRENCH TOAST
Add choice of fruit:
GRANOLA & VANILLA YOGURT
Add choice of fruit:
FOR THOSE WHO KNOW NO BOUNDARIES!
eggs any style, both sausage and bacon, choice of side, choice of toast, house-made biscuit or English muffin plus choose one of our specialty French toasts
SIGNATURE GRIDDLED MEATLOAF & EGGS
Youre gonna love this! A thick cut of our signature meatloaf topped with two eggs any style.
MARKS SHORT RIB EGGS BENEDICT
Two eggs on a house made English muffin, short rib, house-made hollandaise, & topped with arugula
BJS SHORT RIB SCRAMBLE & MOZZARELLA
Made with two eggs, mushrooms & onion.
FILET & EGGS
oz FILET MIGNON Harris Ranch filet cooked to perfection. Served with two farm fresh eggs
BERNIES CHILE VERDE WITH PORK & BRIE OMELET
Topped with a drizzle of sour cream
BENNYS BENNIE
THE ORIGINAL Two eggs on house-made English muffin, house-made hollandaise & Duroc Pork
CHICKEN SAUSAGE, TOMATO & GOAT CHEESE OMELET
AVOCADO, TOMATO, MUSHROOM OMELET WITH QUESO FRESCO
CALIFORNIA BENNY
Two eggs on a house-made English muffin, tomato, avocado & house-made hollandaise.
SOY-RIZO SCRAMBLE
All the same spice & taste of chorizo without the heavy guilt. Made with two eggs, bell peppers, onions, avocado, and a drizzle of sour cream.
CHEF CHADS BISCUITS & GRAVY
Best ever! Why? The gravy has BOTH sausage & pecan wood bacon, topped with two eggs.
CHILAQUILES WITH SOY-RIZO, EGG & QUESO FRESCO
Topped with avocado, crema & onion (Gluten-Free) not served with choice of side or bread.
FRESH STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
With toasted caramelized pecans, red onion, and poppy seed dressing.
CAESAR SALAD
Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with house made Caesar dressing, croutons, lemon, and topped with parmesan cheese.
FILET STEAK SALAD
Two oz. Medallions on a bed of artisan lettuce mix, fresh tomatoes, fired mushrooms & shallots tossed in a bleu cheese vinaigrette.
BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
Artisan lettuce mix with yellow corn, quinoa, jicama, fresh diced tomatoes, red onion, tossed in a BBQ ranch dressing, topped with corn tortilla crisps.
ROASTED CORN & AVOCADO SALAD
Roasted sweet corn mixed with roasted poblano pepper, diced tomato, jicama on a bed of artisan greens, tossed in a cilantro dressing and garnished with corn tortilla crisps.
ROASTED TURKEY COBB SALAD
Chopped romaine with house roasted pulled turkey breast, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, hard boiled egg, fresh bacon bits, avocado. Served with a choice of dressing
HOUSE SALAD
Artisan lettuce mix with sliced almonds, shaved gruyere, cucumber & shallots. Served with a choice of dressing
YOU GOTTA TRY THIS!
Pat LaFrieda (no relation) award winning chopped chuck & short rib patty. All burgers served on a fresh Amish bun with lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli and choice of fries, tots, mixed greens, or fruit.
MAKE YOUR BURGER YOUR OWN
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Served on a croissant with dried cranberries, pecans & mayonnaise.
CAPRESE SANDWICH
Your choice of toasted bread with roma tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaf with an avocado basil spread.
GRILLED CHICKEN & SUNDRIED TOMATO SANDWICH
Your choice of toasted bread with arugula, garlic aioli and melted provolone
CLASSIC FRESH HOUSE ROASTED TURKEY
Your choice of toasted bread with jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado & mayonnaise.
ROASTED VEGETABLE SANDWICH
Your choice of toasted bread with roasted eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and avocado aioli.
ROASTED CHICKEN & CRISPY MUSTARD BACON SANDWICH
House roasted chicken breast, dijon mustard crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion and garlic aioli, served on your choice of bread.
CLASSIC CHICKEN
Your choice of toasted bread with grilled chicken with gruyere cheese, fresh tomato, avocado, mayo & red onion
BLT & AVOCADO
Thick-cut smoked bacon, lettuce, fresh tomato, mayo on toasted bread of your choice
HOUSE-MADE TUNA & CHEDDAR
SIGNATURE MEATLOAF & CHEDDAR
SHORT RIB & JACK
Includes pickled onions & arugula
SHISHITO CRISPY MUSTARD BACON
Shishito pepper crispy mustard bacon grilled cheese with havarti, provolone and gruyere
FRENCH ONION GRILLED ROAST BEEF MELT
Whole grain mustard, grilled French onions with gruyere and rich roasted beef.
CHURRO WAFFLE
A cinnamon sugar crusted waffle topped with Madagascar vanilla creme anglaise. Add choice of fruit:
BLACKBERRY CUSTARD FRENCH TOAST
Bread pudding-like French toast with house-made blackberry sauce & topped with fresh blackberries
KIMS BANANA CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST
Brioche thick cut bread topped with a drizzle of sour cream. Mmmm good!
GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES
BELGIAN WAFFLE
Add choice of fruit:
CLASSIC THICK CUT FRENCH TOAST
Add choice of fruit:
GRANOLA & VANILLA YOGURT
Add choice of fruit:
FOR THOSE WHO KNOW NO BOUNDARIES!
eggs any style, both sausage and bacon, choice of side, choice of toast, house-made biscuit or English muffin plus choose one of our specialty French toasts
SIGNATURE GRIDDLED MEATLOAF & EGGS
Youre gonna love this! A thick cut of our signature meatloaf topped with two eggs any style.
MARKS SHORT RIB EGGS BENEDICT
Two eggs on a house made English muffin, short rib, house-made hollandaise, & topped with arugula
BJS SHORT RIB SCRAMBLE & MOZZARELLA
Made with two eggs, mushrooms & onion.
FILET & EGGS
oz FILET MIGNON Harris Ranch filet cooked to perfection. Served with two farm fresh eggs
BERNIES CHILE VERDE WITH PORK & BRIE OMELET
Topped with a drizzle of sour cream
BENNYS BENNIE
THE ORIGINAL Two eggs on house-made English muffin, house-made hollandaise & Duroc Pork
CHICKEN SAUSAGE, TOMATO & GOAT CHEESE OMELET
AVOCADO, TOMATO, MUSHROOM OMELET WITH QUESO FRESCO
CALIFORNIA BENNY
Two eggs on a house-made English muffin, tomato, avocado & house-made hollandaise.
SOY-RIZO SCRAMBLE
All the same spice & taste of chorizo without the heavy guilt. Made with two eggs, bell peppers, onions, avocado, and a drizzle of sour cream.
CHEF CHADS BISCUITS & GRAVY
Best ever! Why? The gravy has BOTH sausage & pecan wood bacon, topped with two eggs.
FRESH STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
With toasted caramelized pecans, red onion, and poppy seed dressing.
CAESAR SALAD
Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with house made Caesar dressing, croutons, lemon, and topped with parmesan cheese.
FILET STEAK SALAD
Two oz. Medallions on a bed of artisan lettuce mix, fresh tomatoes, fired mushrooms & shallots tossed in a bleu cheese vinaigrette.
BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
Artisan lettuce mix with yellow corn, quinoa, jicama, fresh diced tomatoes, red onion, tossed in a BBQ ranch dressing, topped with corn tortilla crisps.
ROASTED CORN & AVOCADO SALAD
Roasted sweet corn mixed with roasted poblano pepper, diced tomato, jicama on a bed of artisan greens, tossed in a cilantro dressing and garnished with corn tortilla crisps.
ROASTED TURKEY COBB SALAD
Chopped romaine with house roasted pulled turkey breast, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, hard boiled egg, fresh bacon bits, avocado. Served with a choice of dressing
HOUSE SALAD
Artisan lettuce mix with sliced almonds, shaved gruyere, cucumber & shallots. Served with a choice of dressing
YOU GOTTA TRY THIS!
Pat LaFrieda (no relation) award winning chopped chuck & short rib patty. All burgers served on a fresh Amish bun with lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli and choice of fries, tots, mixed greens, or fruit.
MAKE YOUR BURGER YOUR OWN
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Served on a croissant with dried cranberries, pecans & mayonnaise.
CAPRESE SANDWICH
Your choice of toasted bread with roma tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaf with an avocado basil spread.
GRILLED CHICKEN & SUNDRIED TOMATO SANDWICH
Your choice of toasted bread with arugula, garlic aioli and melted provolone
CLASSIC FRESH HOUSE ROASTED TURKEY
Your choice of toasted bread with jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado & mayonnaise.
ROASTED VEGETABLE SANDWICH
Your choice of toasted bread with roasted eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and avocado aioli.
ROASTED CHICKEN & CRISPY MUSTARD BACON SANDWICH
House roasted chicken breast, dijon mustard crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion and garlic aioli, served on your choice of bread.
CLASSIC CHICKEN
Your choice of toasted bread with grilled chicken with gruyere cheese, fresh tomato, avocado, mayo & red onion
BLT & AVOCADO
Thick-cut smoked bacon, lettuce, fresh tomato, mayo on toasted bread of your choice
HOUSE-MADE TUNA & CHEDDAR
SIGNATURE MEATLOAF & CHEDDAR
SHORT RIB & JACK
Includes pickled onions & arugula
SHISHITO CRISPY MUSTARD BACON
Shishito pepper crispy mustard bacon grilled cheese with havarti, provolone and gruyere
FRENCH ONION GRILLED ROAST BEEF MELT
Whole grain mustard, grilled French onions with gruyere and rich roasted beef.