Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in Palm Springs: Every Guy Fieri Stop

By Published On: March 29, 2017Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Guy Fieri filmed episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives at several Palm Springs–area restaurants during a visit to the Coachella Valley in 2017. Below is a complete, up-to-date list of every local restaurant featured on the show — including what Guy ate, where each place is located, and whether it’s still open today.


Restaurants Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in the Palm Springs Area

Frankinbun — Palm Springs (CLOSED)

Guy Fieri filming Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives at Frankinbun in Palm Springs

Guy Fieri visited this creative hot dog spot just south of downtown Palm Springs, where he tried a veggie dog and Frankinbun’s unconventional chicken-and-waffles-on-a-stick.

Status: Permanently closed.


Read the full Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives recap from Frankinbun


Grill-A-Burger — Palm Desert

Guy Fieri filming Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives at Grill-A-Burger in Palm Desert

At this Palm Desert burger joint, Guy sampled the Devil’s Revenge burger and the Buddha Burger — both loaded, over-the-top spins on classic comfort food.

Status: Open


Grill-A-Burger
73091 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert
(760) 346-8170


Read the full Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives recap from Grill-A-Burger


Sherman’s Deli & Bakery — Palm Desert / Palm Springs

Guy Fieri at Sherman’s Deli in Palm Desert on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Sherman’s delivered full deli nostalgia for Guy Fieri, including turkey pastrami, house-made rye bread, and a latke brisket sandwich that leaned hard into classic Jewish deli tradition.

Status: Open (multiple locations)


Palm Desert: 73161 Country Club Dr, (760) 568-1350
Palm Springs: 401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, (760) 325-1199


Read the full Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives recap from Sherman’s Deli


Wilma & Frieda’s — Palm Desert

Guy Fieri at Wilma and Frieda’s in Palm Desert

The popular breakfast and lunch spot was featured for its short rib melt and the W&F Breakfast Tart — a dish that helped cement Wilma & Frieda’s as a desert brunch staple.

Status: Open


73575 El Paseo #2310 (Gardens on El Paseo), Palm Desert
(760) 773-2807


Read the full Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives recap from Wilma & Frieda’s


Zobo & Meester’s — Cathedral City (CLOSED)

Guy Fieri at Zobo and Meester’s in Cathedral City

While filming in Cathedral City, Guy Fieri tried the Three-Meat BBQ Sandwich and the Flamethrower Panini. The restaurant also famously presented Guy with a custom cake during the visit.

Status: Permanently closed (2020)


Read the full Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives recap from Zobo & Meester’s


Are There Any Other Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Stops in Palm Springs?

As of now, there are no additional confirmed Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives restaurant visits in the Palm Springs or greater Coachella Valley area beyond the locations listed above.

Planning a Food-Focused Trip to Palm Springs?

Even though a couple of featured restaurants have closed, several Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives favorites remain open and easy to visit within a short drive of each other. Whether you’re chasing a Guy Fieri food tour or just looking for tried-and-true local favorites, these spots are still worth adding to your Palm Springs itinerary.

Written by : Casey Dolan

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