JT’s Diner Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to JT's Diner, a cozy spot in Palm Desert, CA, offering a wide range of American diner favorites for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. With options for vegans and vegetarians, as well as wheelchair accessibility and various payment methods, JT's Diner strives to cater to all. Their menu boasts delicious egg dishes like the Country Breakfast and Spinach Scramble, as well as Breakfast Specialties like the Egg Burrito and Steak and Eggs. Customers rave about the friendly service, fresh ingredients, and the must-try Rueben sandwich and club sandwich. The ambience is lively, and the homemade salsa and biscuits and gravy are standout dishes. Whether you're craving classic diner fare or seeking a new favorite, JT's Diner is a must-visit destination for a satisfying meal with excellent customer service.
JT's Beverages and Shakes
Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Assorted Juices
Hot Teas
Black Iced Tea
Raspberry Iced Tea
Milk
Vanilla Shake
Chocolate Shake
Soda
Root Beer
Dr. Pepper
Coke Floats
2 Eggs
Country Breakfast
2 eggs any style, and choice of double smoked bacon, Hawaiian Portuguese sausage, turkey jalapeno sausage or pork sausage links.
Hawaiian Portuguese Sausage Scramble
2 eggs scrambled with diced green onions and chopped Portuguese sausage.
Spinach Scramble
Sauteed onions, mushrooms, spinach and white cheddar.
Turkey Jalapeo Sausage Scramble
2 eggs scrambled with white cheddar, avocado and turkey jalapeo sausage.
Egg Dishes
Breakfast Specialties
Todd's Eggs Benedict Breakfast
2 poached eggs on English muffins with double-smoked bacon and homemade hollandaise sauce.
Corned Beef Hash Breakfast
Served with 2 eggs any style and toast.
Egg Burrito Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs, onions, mushrooms, spinach, melted smoked mozzarella cheese, and fresh avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with homemade salsa on the side.
Egg Sandwich Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs with melted cheddar cheese, double-smoked bacon, sliced tomatoes, crisp lettuce and mayonnaise.
Pork Chop and Eggs Breakfast
2 eggs any style served with thinly cut pork chops.
Steak and Eggs Breakfast
2 eggs with an 8 oz. New York steak.
Build Your Own Omelette
Build Your Own Omelette
JT's Omelettes
Tomato Basil Omelette
Fresh basil, tomatoes, garlic, and smoked mozzarella.
Denver Omelette
Ham and bell pepper, onion and American cheese.
Stir-Fry Omelette
Seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs.
Country Omelette
White cheddar cheese, country potatoes, double-smoked bacon.
Custom Omelette
Prepared with three fluffy eggs and choice of three ingredients. Add Ingredients $0.75 each.
Chorizo and Eggs
Scrambled Eggs mixed with pork chorizo.
Chilaquiles
A blend of fresh tomato or tomatillos, chilis and cilantro simmered with fried corn tortillas and topped with crumbled queso fresco cheese.
Huevos Rancheros
2 fried corn tortillas topped with fried eggs and own spicy ranchero sauce, avocado and crumbled queso fresco cheese.
Americana Burrito
Eggs, bacon, potato and American cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Mexican Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, chilis, sauted onions, pork chorizo, potato and white cheddar cheese.
South Of The Border
From The Griddle
Buttermilk Pancakes
3 pancakes served with maple syrup.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes
3 pancakes served with maple syrup.
Belgian Waffles
Topped with whipped cream and rich maple syrup.
Topped Belgian waffles
Served with choice of strawberries compote, blueberry compote or sliced bananas topped with whipped cream and rich maple syrup.
Jack's Famous Croissant French Toast
Served with fresh fruit and maple syrup.
Tiramisu French Toast
Famous croissant french toast split and filled with coffee flavored mascarpone cheese and chocolate chips.
Very Berry French Toast
Famous french toast split and filled with mascarpone cheese and fresh seasonal berries.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples
Served with a side of whipped cream.
JT's Oatmeal Combo
Oatmeal, fresh fruit, homemade muffin and coffee or juice. Served with brown sugar and golden raisins.
Avocado Toast
Choice of bread ,seasoned avocado ,slice tomatoes ,micro greens and toasted sesame seeds .Add turkey ,ham ,bacon or egg ADD $4.00.
Heart Smart Start
Breakfast Sides
1 Egg
White Toast
Wheat Toast
Sourdough Toast
English Muffin
Cottage Cheese
Country Potatoes
Prepared with bell peppers and onion.
Hash Browns
A Pancake
A Mini Waffle
Pork Sausage Links
2 patties.
Country Biscuits
Biscuits & Gravy
Hawaiian Portuguese Sausage
1 lg link.
Double-Smoked Bacon
3 strips.
Turkey Jalapeo Sausage
2 patties.
Small Fresh Fruit Bowl
Oatmeal
J.T.'s Fresh-Baked Pastry Basket
Raspberry, apple, and vanilla custard crowns, cinnamon swirls, and maple pecan braids. Five pieces.
JT's Classic Fries
Chili Cheese Fries
Fries smothered with chili; topped with melted Cheddar cheese.
Onion Rings
Crispy. Served with ranch dressing.
J.T.'s Famous Smokin' Sliders
3 mini smoked mozzarella cheese burgers on Hawaiian rolls topped with crispy onion strips.
J.T.'s Smokin Potato Skins
Topped with smoked mozzarella cheese, double-smoked bacon, chives, and sour cream or ranch dressing.
Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese
Breaded, rolled into a ball, and deep-fried.
Fried Mushrooms
Mushrooms battered and deep-fried. Served with homemade aioli sauce.
Fried Shrimp
Served with homemade cocktail sauce.
Homemade Beef Chili
Cup $4.50. Bowl $6.50.
J.T.'s Crinkle-Cut Fries
Served with dressing.
Jalapeo & Potato Cheese Poppers
Spicy tater tots.
Starters
Soup Of The Day
Chef's Soup of the Day
Call restaurant for daily selection.
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, julienned carrots, sourdough croutons.
Oriental Salad
Napa and red cabbage, lettuce, chicken and wantons tossed with scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds and sesame vinaigrette.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Spicy boneless chicken wings, mixed greens, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes.
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach leaves, double-smoked bacon, red onions, mushrooms, hard-boiled egg and feta cheese in honey mustard dressing.
Grapefruit, Chicken & Avocado Salad
Butter lettuce and shredded chicken in sesame vinaigrette with grapefruit segments, avocado, and honey-roasted walnuts.
The Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese, bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing.
Salads
J.T.'s Burgers
JT's 1/2 lb. Burger
1/2 lb. ground chuck served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, with condiments on the side.
Chili Cheeseburger
Deluxe cheeseburger smothering in homemade beef chili. 1/2 lb. ground chuck served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, with condiments on the side.
California Avocado Cheeseburger
Grilled hamburger, Swiss cheese, avocado, jalapeno peppers, mustard and mayo. 1/2 lb. ground chuck served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, with condiments on the side.
BBQ Bacon cheddar Burger
Crisp double smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and spicy BBQ sauce. 1/2 lb. ground chuck served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, with condiments on the side.
Grilled Deluxe Cheeseburger
Cheddar, Smoked Mozzarella, or Swiss cheese with mayo, mustard, and ketchup.
Mushroom Burger
Fresh sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese. 1/2 lb. ground chuck served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, with condiments on the side.
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Crisp double-smoked bacon and Cheddar cheese.
Custom Burger
Includes three toppings. Add Toppings $1.00 each.
J.T.'s Quarter-Pound Burger
For those that like to keep it simple.
New Yorker Spicy-Style Hot Dog
Grilled with sauerkraut, chili peppers, and sauted onions.
Fajita Dog
1/4 LB hot dog served on a bun with grilled onions and peppers .
Chicagoan Dog
Mustard, ketchup, relish, onions, tomatoes, lettuce.
Custom Hot Dog
Includes three toppings. Add Toppings $1.00 each.
Hot Diggity Dog
B. Y. O. Dog
1/2 lb. Hotdog
1/2 lb. Burger
B. Y. O. Burger
Cold Sandwiches
Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich
Homemade tarragon chicken salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, and mayonnaise on a croissant.
All-White Albacore Tuna Sandwich
Homemade tuna salad with diced celery, onion, and mayo on croissant or wheat bread.
J.T.'s Club Sandwich
Roasted turkey breast, double-smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and mayo on toasted sourdough bread.
Rare Roast Beef & Creamy Horseradish Sandwich
Thinly sliced rare roast beef with Beaver Brand creamy horseradish, tomato, and lettuce on a croissant.
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
Double-smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, and mayo on toasted sourdough bread.
French Dip Sandwich
Rare roast beef simmered in beef au jus on a French roll. Served with au jus on the side.
Grilled Steak Sandwich
Grilled thinly cut New York steak on a French roll with Swiss cheese, mayo, and fried onion strips.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on a whole wheat bun.
Reuben Sandwich
Thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing on toasted rye bread.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
American cheese on thick white bread grilled to perfection. Tomatoes added upon request.
Baffalo chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken breast ,buffalo sauce served with lettuce ,tomato and a side of ranch dressing on a ciabatta .
Hot Pastrami sandwich
Hot pastrami and swiss cheese melted ,with sliced pickles and mustard on the side
Hot Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese and Melts
American Grilled Cheese
American cheese, white cheddar and Jack, grilled on thick sourdough
Patty Melt
Ground chuck beef patty, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese melted between toasted sliced rye.
Philly Melt
Red and green bell pepper, onion and a choice of Provolone, Swiss, cheddar or American cheese on a toasted ciabatta roll.
Tuna Melt
All white albacore tuna, grilled with choice of cheese and bread.
Texas Grilled Cheese
Sliced prime rib, smokey BBQ sauce and smoked Gouda on a grilled Asiago roll.
Barbara's Baked Mac and Cheese
Fish N Chips
Beer-battered cod filets, french fries, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Homemade Meatloaf
Served with creamy mashed potatoes and sauted green beans.
Country Fried Chicken Breast
J.T.'s country fried chicken served with creamy mashed potatoes and Green Beans or Sweet Corn on the Cob.
Blue Plate Specials
Misc.
Napkins & Utensils
Side Salad
Sweet Corn On The Cob
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Honey-Glazed Carrots
Fresh Cut Fruit
Toast
Biscuits and Gravy
Fulvio's Pork Sausage
1 large sausage links.