The Best Burger Spots in Greater Palm Springs
If you’re looking for a great hamburger in the Greater Palm Springs area, you’ve got real options. From classic counter-service joints to sit-down restaurants doing burgers right, the Coachella Valley quietly delivers when it comes to beef between buns.
This list focuses on places that are still open, still good, and still worth going out of your way for. No nostalgia traps. No filler. Just solid burgers across Palm Springs and the surrounding cities.
Tyler’s Burgers
A downtown Palm Springs institution that’s been doing one thing well for decades. Simple menu, consistent execution, and still one of the most dependable burgers in town.
Address: 149 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Website: tylersburgers.com
Eureka!
Known for craft beer and whiskey, but the burgers are the real draw. Creative builds that actually work and a strong sit-down option when you want more than fast casual.
Address: 74985 Hwy 111, Indian Wells, CA
Website: eurekarestaurantgroup.com
Grill-A-Burger
Huge menu, dozens of burger options, and enough customization to make decision paralysis a real risk. Still one of the most popular burger stops in Palm Desert for a reason.
Address: 73091 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA
Website: grill-a-burger.com
In-N-Out Burger
Non-negotiable. Affordable, consistent, and still one of the best fast-food burgers in Southern California.
Locations: Palm Springs, Thousand Palms, La Quinta, Indio
Website: in-n-out.com
Tony’s Burgers
Straightforward Black Angus burgers, big portions, and prices that still feel fair. A Cathedral City staple.
Address: 35903 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA
Website: tonysburgers.com
State Fare Bar + Kitchen
The splurge burger. Higher price point, polished execution, and absolutely worth it when you want something elevated.
Address: 68900 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA
Website: ritzcarlton.com
Boy’s Hamburgers
Classic drive-up burger joint energy. Big portions, low prices, zero trends.
Address: 68100 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA
Website: Menu info
The Heyday
(The HeyDay)
Smash-style burgers done right in downtown Palm Springs. Clean flavors, quality ingredients, and a menu that knows when to stop.
Address: 1550 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Website: theheydaypalmsprings.com
Papa Headz
(Papa Headz)
Don’t be fooled by the simple takeout window attached to a crepe shop. Papa Headz quietly serves some of the best burgers in the valley, paired with standout fries that deserve real credit.
Address: 82868 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201
Website: papaheadz.com
Final Thoughts
Great burgers in the Coachella Valley aren’t hard to find — but the best ones tend to stay under the radar. These are places people actually return to, not just talk about once.
If something changes, closes, or deserves to be added, let us know. This list gets maintained — not abandoned.
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Written by : Casey Dolan
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