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

By Published On: March 29, 2017Last Updated: June 11, 2026

Guy Fieri filmed episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives at several Palm Springs–area restaurants during a 2017 visit to the Coachella Valley – and came back for one more stop in 2022. 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


Gabino’s Creperie — Palm Springs

Guy returned to the desert in 2022 (Season 35’s “From Chicken to Cheesesteak”) to hit this tiny creperie on East Palm Canyon, where the star of the show was the Philly cheesesteak crepe. It has been busy ever since, and a second location has since opened in Indio.

Status: Open


170 E Palm Canyon Dr #4, Palm Springs
(760) 808-8150


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

Wilma & Frieda’s has also since opened a second location in downtown Palm Springs at 155 S Palm Canyon Dr.


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?

Beyond the six spots above, there are no other confirmed Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives restaurant visits in the Palm Springs area or the greater Coachella Valley. If Guy rolls the Camaro back into town, this list will get updated.

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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