Sherman's Deli and Bakery

Sherman’s Deli and Bakery sits right on the main drag in Palm Springs. The place has been around since 1963 and still operates like a classic New York-style deli – big dining room inside, shaded patio out front, and a bakery counter that’s hard to miss as soon as you walk in. The dessert display sits front and center, stacked with cakes and pastries that many end up taking home. Inside, tables and booths fill the space, with plenty of room for groups or a quick solo breakfast at a two-top. The outdoor seating draws a steady crowd when the weather’s good – which is most of the year – with umbrellas and awnings keeping things comfortable even in the heat. Most people head for the patio if there’s a spot open. The menu covers all the usual deli territory and then some. Sandwiches come stacked high – pastrami, brisket, Reubens, knockwurst – all on rye or whatever bread you prefer. Sides stick to the classics: potato salad, coleslaw, thick-cut chips, and fries that arrive hot and homemade. There’s a full list of soups – matzo ball, borscht, sweet and sour cabbage with beef – plus corned beef hash, latkes, and a Cobb salad that’s big enough for two. Every table gets a plate of pickles and sauerkraut before the meal, no matter what’s ordered. Drinks are straightforward: coffee, fountain sodas, nothing fancy. The bakery counter is worth a stop on its own. Cheesecake – including a cherry-topped version – coconut cake, and the San Jacinto cake fill most of the case, with a few other rotating pastries and sweets. Many grab a slice to go, but plenty of desserts make the rounds at the tables, too. The whole place keeps an old-school feel – retro signage, simple decor, and a setup that hasn’t changed much in decades. It’s casual, noisy, and built for people coming in for a proper meal, not just a quick bite. Parking sits out front or along the street nearby, and the location’s easy to spot if you’re anywhere near downtown. Portions are always big, so nobody leaves hungry. The deli and bakery run side by side, so you can settle in for a meal or swing by for something sweet on your way out.