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Is Wilma & Frieda Still Open? Update (Palm Desert, CA)

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As of September 2026, Wilma & Frieda is listed open on wilmafrieda.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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wilmafrieda.com ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, shows current daily hours and a second Palm Springs location, with 2026 copyright and DoorDash ordering information.

  • Season / episode Season 26, Episode 16
  • Original air date
  • Address 73575 El Paseo #2310, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Wilma & Frieda's Cafe in Palm Desert during the 'Island and Desert' episode (S26E16), which aired 2017-06-30, spotlighting the cafe's comfort-food breakfast and brunch menu. Wilma & Frieda is a breakfast and lunch cafe on El Paseo in Palm Desert, known for playful comfort dishes with a twist and a colorful, retro-diner-style dining room. According to the business's own website, checked on 2026-09-08, the Palm Desert cafe is open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a second location on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. The site, copyrighted 2026, also lists DoorDash delivery hours that differ from in-store hours, a weekly Bingo night, a 'Buzz' newsletter for regulars, gift cards, and seasonal holiday treats.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 26, Episode 16
Original air date
Episode title
Island and Desert
What was featured
the cafe's comfort-food breakfast and brunch menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Wilma & Frieda

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilma & Frieda still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Wilma & Frieda is listed open on wilmafrieda.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Wilma & Frieda after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Wilma & Frieda's Cafe in Palm Desert during the 'Island and Desert' episode (S26E16), which aired 2017-06-30, spotlighting the cafe's comfort-food breakfast and brunch menu. As of September 2026, Wilma & Frieda is listed open on wilmafrieda.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Wilma & Frieda located?

73575 El Paseo #2310, Palm Desert, CA 92260. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Wilma & Frieda?

Season 26, Episode 16 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 30, 2017. The episode is titled “Island and Desert”.

Is Wilma & Frieda still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Wilma & Frieda's Cafe in Palm Desert during the 'Island and Desert' episode (S26E16), which aired 2017-06-30, spotlighting the cafe's comfort-food breakfast and brunch menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
73575 El Paseo #2310, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Venue type
cafe
Official website
wilmafrieda.com

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