By Tracy Dietlin
You don’t always have to go to a fine dining restaurant to pamper your palate. Sometimes a family diner with quality service and delicious food at affordable prices will tickle your taste buds just as well.
That’s what happened recently when my husband and I stopped in to JT’s Diner for breakfast. I personally am not a big fan of eating breakfast at a restaurant as I am rarely pleased with the outcome. My husband on the other hand loves to eat breakfast at any time of the day and is quite the breakfast connoisseur. Let’s just say that JT’s was up for the challenge and we both walked out satisfied customers.
First let me talk about the friendly atmosphere where not only do all of the servers take good care of the patrons but the owners walk around and talk to all of the customers to make sure they are enjoying their meal. Many of the diners seemed like regulars by the way the owners were talking to them, only to find out that it was one of the other couples first time there too.
I decided to try the “build your own omelette” which is made with 3 eggs and includes your choice of 3 items. I chose mushrooms, avocado and white cheddar cheese. Absolutely the best omelette I have ever had in a restaurant. All of the ingredients melted together perfectly and I was in heaven. Mine was accompanied by country potatoes and sourdough toast, although you can choose other sides.
My husband selected the “Country Breakfast” with 2 eggs any style and choice of double-smoked bacon, Hawaiian Portuguese sausage or turkey jalapeno sausage. He chose the bacon. He was equally impressed with his meal and was nice enough to share a bite of his bacon which was amazing. We are both very particular about our bacon and it was a winner, prepared just right.
But wait…I haven’t gotten to the best part yet – the “Jack’s Famous Croissant French Toast” which will make it difficult for you to ever eat French toast anywhere else. The consistency of this heavenly culinary delight was perfect; firm, moist and scrumptious without needing a ton of syrup.
I must also add that we enjoyed a couple glasses of champagne with our meal. I wasn’t expecting a diner to serve champagne or mimosas (they also serve beer and wine) but again this is no ordinary diner. It is clean, bright, friendly, and under the ownership of Todd Flood and Jack Srebnik, who also bring you Maracas and The Slice restaurants.
I must also share that JT’s serves up a bevy of other menu items including, soups, salads, appetizers, burgers, dogs, sandwiches and good old home-made comfort dishes like mac & cheese, meatloaf, beef stew, country fried chicken, fish & chips and baby back ribs. Personally I’m looking forward to going back for lunch so I can try the “rare roast beef and creamy horseradish sandwich”. As a matter of fact I think I will head there for lunch right now. With my first experience at JT’s being such a pleasurable one, I’m sure I won’t be disappointed.
JT’s is located at 37011 Cook St. #101 in Palm Desert. Open daily from 6am to 3pm. Breakfast served ALL day. Lunch items from 11am. Call 760-674-7600 or visit www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com.
