We didn't expect too much looking up coffee spots here in Joshua Tree. We stumbled across Frontier Cafe based off of their Yelp review and we were decently surprised of their selection! After a very thorough inspection and analysis of the menu, we decided to go with the prickly pear palmer and the honey lavender latte. The prickly pear palmer had a nice sweet and sour tangy taste with a dash of iced tea flavor. It was such a refreshing drink while being in the desert. The honey lavender latte has hints of floral with a warm, sweet honey base. It's a very likely drink for individuals who don't want to be completely wired from the caffeine. Expect this place to have long lines because of their great drinks. The people in the back are churning out food and drinks as fast as they can so I commend them for their hard work. read more

Love the green veggie sandwich!! A great spot for lunch, coffee, to read, or cook off while shopping. Friendly service and nice seating inside and out. read more

Found this place on our way back from Joshua Tree. Looks like a busy lunch spot. The service was great, and they put our food together quickly. We ordered the Lox Bagel, Breakfast Sandwich, pumpkin latte and matcha latte. I loved the Lox Bagel but it was topped with an abundant amount of onion. If you don't like onion, then I suggest you mention this. I wasn't a fan of the matcha latte but the bagel was amazing. read more

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As much as I love Frontier Cafe for many reasons ... today ... I'm extremely disappointed by the amount of tuna salad in my tuna sandwich ... it was sparse and not even covering the sandwich from edge to edge..., I feel cheated and when I go back to Frontier Cafe..., I will be sure to ask them to make amends .., for this read more

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We made the mistake to go on a Sunday. The breakfast portions were small and it too over 30 mins for 2 drinks. Then we still had to wait over 30 mins for our two sandwiches. Definitely a place for people with patience or learning to be patient lol vibe was nice. read more

Cozy cafe with a good ambiance located next to an antique and vinyl store (which is where we parked). Ordered a cold brew and the lox bagel.The salmon was fresh and bagel was a decent size. Cold brew was a decent size as well. You order your food at a counter and get a number for your table if you are dining in. read more

Frontier Café - Lox Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Food was great exactly what I ordered vegan. Service came in just a few minutes. I enjoyed the window seat inside was not crowded as it was hot outside and a few enjoyed it there. It's not the first time I've gone there. Won't be the last. Also love the ownership, family pride.‍ read more

Great coffee with a vibe! I had an oat milk latte and my husband had a cold brew and both were excellent. My son had a hot chocolate which he said was very good. Service was super friendly too. Definitely stop here if you're passing through. read more

Friendly staff, good coffee, and good coffee and vibe vibe vibes, so we'll be back will be back!

I got the sausage, egg, & cheese breakfast sandwich on brioche bun. It was tasty but towards the end the buttered bun got a bit too oily for me. The chai tea was perfect. Not overly sweet. Good service. Easy to read menu. Plenty of seating on a Friday morning. I would definitely come back and try the other items including their salads and other drinks. read more

Frontier Café - Sausage egg & cheese breakfast sandwich with chai tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

The food is amazing and drinks for a really good such a cute vibe however it is so packed and although we ordered ahead of time just be aware, you will be waiting 45-1 hour for your order. There are no pets allowed inside unless they are service animals which is good to keep in mind.. and despite the long wait, the service was amazing as we did order an item incorrectly, and they fixed it. No problem. As for the ambiance very cool spot in Joshua tree. read more

I love to try new coffee places when I am traveling, and Frontier did not disappoint! I was pleased to see they were open on July 4th as I didn't want chain coffee. I got a large latte with whole milk. Added some cinnamon and nutmeg. Latte was a solid 4+ stars. Loved the ambiance - sort of a western/Mission style, with comfy couches, big tables and tall tin ceilings. read more

Ordered fiber 500m service but when you receive order confirmation, they change it to the 1g service at a higher price. They say that they no longer offer 500m service even though you can still find 500m offers on the website. read more

I came in to Frontier Cafe after a trip to Joshua Tree. The perfect stop on the way home, Frontier Cafe sits right in the heart of Yucca Valley, off 29 Palms Hwy. Street parking is pretty easy, and there's a parking lot in the back, too. Walking in on a Sunday morning, the place was packed. The line was almost out the door! Just like any other cafe, you put in your order and then pick up at the counter. I ordered a drip coffee and an everything bagel. I thought it was kind of weird that you get a number, but don't get one of those stand things to put it in. I ended up just taking one from another table. I found a seat and had my coffee with a view out the window and music at a pretty high volume. The music was really good, so I was fine with that! The coffee was great, too. When my bagel came out, I was pretty confused by the presentation. The vegan schmear comes in two cups, alongside arugala and radish slices covered in dressing. I would have preferred to have the schmear on the bagel, but I get that have the schmear in cups makes things easier. However, the toast level of the bagel was a bit offensive. It was wayyyy too toasted. I would have preferred the option to have the bagel toasted, like a traditional bagel shop. So while the food may not be (from what I experienced) the best (although all in all the food was tasty), the atmosphere is so cute and you can't beat the location. I'll be back to try something else when I'm in town! read more

Frontier Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Score: 9/10 Buzzwords: Inviting/Spacious Atmosphere, Great for Brunch Came here a Saturday afternoon ~1pm for some coffee and snackage prior to the drive back to the city. While there were about 5 guests in front of us in line, the wait was less than ~5-7 minutes before we were able to order our: Herb cream cheese bagel, Side soup, ice vanilla latte, and kombucha/CBD sparkling water. While everything was worth the stop, the star of the show was the delicate balance between the rich and flavorful herb cream cheese and the side of refreshing arugula salad. Honorable mention had to be the sensory experience of the CBD sparkling water which felt like one was drinking a glitter rainbow bomb from a can. Overall, there can be a bit of a wait to order and the lines can extend so far back as the front door HOWEVER, this place is great for a breakfast/brunch snack and pick-me up coffee. There is some great shopping to be done in the adjacent stores and the pleasantly positioned outdoor eating patio overlooks the busy cross section gives lent to the overall eating experience some additional character. read more

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Very cute place. The matcha latte and regular latte is very good. They have alternative milk options which is always great! I liked the atmosphere inside. Plenty of seating. Went here twice actually during our trip to Joshua tree. Parking was hard to find in the lot behind but seems like there's a lot of street parking. read more

Such a cute little spot. I ordered my food to go and I was not disappointed. I ordered a salad, a side of pesto pasta salad and an iced americano. The salad not only looked beautiful but was delicious and a good size. The service was great, it took a bit for my food to be ready but it was worth the wait. read more

Frontier Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

I always stop here on my way to Twentynine Palms--and I absolutely love it! The food is consistently great, the coffee hits the spot every time, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It's become a go-to part of my trip and never disappoints. Highly recommend making this a regular stop if you're passing through! read more

Made a day trip to Joshua tree and decided to have a quick bite here before heading home. I ordered the breakfast egg Sandwich and added avocado and bacon. It was very good! I also ordered an iced pumpkin coffee. It was good, not very sweet and not too bland. I plan on stopping by again in the future to try out something different. read more

Frontier Café - Pumpkin coffee. Cute place! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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Cute little cafe. Bagels with lox was good. Ordered a matcha with cold foam and paid extra for cold foam. Saw the girl making it using milk for the cold foam. It was really watery and dissolved into the drink right away! As an avid cold foam girl I would recommend using heavy cream and frothing it! We paid extra for basically nothing. Other than that it was good! read more

Frontier Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Been here several times and it's usually hit or miss. I asked for a toasted bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was cold and not toasted and they put the cream cheese on and didn't put it on the side like usual. They also put it in a paper bag to go even though I said we were staying to eat. This is not the first time this has happened. The inconsistency is not good. read more

40 min wait to get a mediocre cappuccino. Go somewhere else. 40 min? Are you kidding me? How long does it take to steam milk and poor a shot of espresso? I will do everything in my power to steer others away from this business simply due to the audacity of waiting 40 minutes for a cappuccino. read more

The Frontier Cafe was ok. The staff behind the counter were friendly, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor of the place. It was rustic and cute. The cafe even allows dogs for those who want to bring their furry friend on their trip to town. My sister ordered an Arnold Palmer, and I ordered a large oat milk matcha latte with two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup. My sister's order came out almost immediately but mine took a while, and by a while I mean forever. I'm pretty sure they had forgotten my order. I waited for a while and saw customers coming and going. Even people who were a few customers behind me had gotten their orders. At that point, I decided to ask someone to check on my order and they seemed confused. When I reminded them of my specific order, they ran to the back and made it within seconds. Honestly, I really wasn't happy, but the friendliness of the staff and their quick response to the situation made up for it. I even really enjoyed my latte. I would recommend the place but honestly, they should really keep track of those orders a bit better. The place was also under construction, so I can understand that there was also a distraction. read more

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Stopped here for a quick drink while browsing shops in Joshua tree and loved it so much we came back a few times. I ordered an iced matcha latte the first time with a little bit of honey and it was great - not too sweet and strong on the caffeine. They had a lot of syrups to choose from so the second time I ordered a matcha latte with peppermint syrup and it was perfect! Not too strong on the syrup. My friend ordered an iced chai with hazelnut and it was amazing! I also ordered their breakfast sandwich and it was really delicious. Friendly service, good food, and great drinks. read more

Great stop post-hike at Joshua Tree, easy to locate off 29 Palms on the way back to Palm Springs. I ordered the egg sandwich with bacon and a decaf iced latte with oat milk. The sandwich did not disappoint - brioche bun was well paired with a perfect bacon crunch and tasty sauce. Their iced drinks come in one size, so while I didn't need it that large, it was refreshing. All food and drinks were being served to go and the bathrooms weren't accessible due to construction, but I enjoyed my order on their front patio seating, where others did as well. Friendly staff + easy access + great food/drinks = I will be back! read more

Frontier Café - Iced decaf latte with oat milk. Egg sandwich with bacon (minus a few bites). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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Yummy. This is our go to local place in the Yucca Valley & Joshua Tree area. The breakfast sandwich is amazing. Iced tea. Coffee. So good. And the gift shop next door is a must. ++++ read more

After hiking Joshua Tree we yelped as we arrived in town. Had to try the Vegan BLT with the unique beer options. I really enjoyed the Mango Pango and my wife had the Ultra Pale Ale from El Segundo. We walked outside for a table with our beers and enjoyed the beers. My wife checked out the little shop next door and came back to join me. I was curious about our meals and walked back in to check. The cashier checked the kitchen and came right back with them in hand. I guess the called my name inside but we were outside. As we dug into the awesome sandwiches we began seeing other meals being carried out and names being called. That was a little weird.... We will be back after our next hike this week for sure. read more

Frontier Café - Street watching and enjoying our adult beverages.... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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Super friendly service and delicious food in a neat little building with a lot of characters to watch. They have something for all dietary plans, from vegan to omni and whatever in between. I had a breakfast sandwich, which was really tasty, and it came with a nice side salad. The only downer is that the specialty lemonade I got (rose flavored) was on the small side with a LOT of ice. The food took a little while to get, but it was worth it in the end. read more

Worth the line! The food was great and we came back for seconds on iced coffees! Also really fun shops within walking distance to explore

food was good but service was awful. my friends and i didn't really appreciate getting rude looks and sarcasm from the girl that took our order. she was tall, red short hair, glasses. it doesn't cost much to be friendly, she can learn a thing or two from her coworkers who called out our order. read more

We wanted to stop by a cafe that had good coffees and brunch type items. This is the place. It's right in the corner with orange bright colored wall--it's hard to miss. Parking on the street and easy, if you're not comfortable then the little side streets are free space as well. Their menu is pretty extensive. Just the right amount of items to choose from. On top of that, they have a cooler fridge with other items ranging from sparkling water to kombucha. We got the iced white mocha, delicious, refreshing without overpowering sweetness. Even after the ice melted, it was still delicious. We got the lemonade and it was refreshing but I wish it was a bit more sour... We also got the grilled cheese (it comes with heirloom tomatoes inside). The LOX, so yummy! Very buttery salmon and the fresh dill was a great touch. We also got the avocado tartine, another delicious item! Loving the touch of ajvar, it elevated the avocado toast. The establishment is a nice hang out spot. They have tables and chairs in the front if you like the bright light but don't mind the heat. The inside is dark and moody which sets a nice tone for a coffee shop. They have art pieces that are hung on display (which can be purchase). The restrooms are clean and the staff are friendly. Definitely a place to check out for a good breakfast/brunch run if you're visiting Joshua Tree! read more

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Rude employees and even ruder owner Nicolas Christianson. Dirty cafe, slow service, mad employee and best of all sh!t coffee or lukewarm chocolate who knows what was even served. Good luck with your crap business buddy read more

Yucca Valley, Ca. We have always made this place our breakfast and lunch place when staying in the area. It has always offered up delicious coffee from Joshua Tree Roasters, and great breakfasts and lunches. Alas, there have been changes since those days. They did improve two things that were in need of attention. Now there are four bathrooms instead of just the two located in the dining area. Also they somehow got rid of the pigeons and birds outside on the patio. I did not miss the bird poop. That was the good. The not so good starts with the line that forms from the counter to the exit door and sometimes beyond. It moves way too slow. Other busy successful places I've been at has the owner or the manager directing the process from orders to prep. like a tuned machine. There is no person such as this motivating the people and process. Since it took 30 minutes just to place our coffee drink orders we decided not to order food that needed prep. We went for premade yogurt parfait with granola. It turns out it is NOT GRANOLA but muesli. However it was good, and had some fresh berries. The chocolate croissant was excellent. Now the coffee, oh dear. They are brewing one of the best roasted coffees available (Joshua Tree). We ordered large lattes which arrived in 16 ounce paper cups. Unfortunately, getting the large is apparently just two shots of espresso with extra froth. The finished product tasted like warm coffee flavored milk. So disappointing. There is no longer any reusable cups, so if your favorite coffee experience involves a ceramic mug, you are out of luck. Maybe bring your own? Same with silverware, it is all throw away plastic as well as no bowls or plates. Obviously there is no dishwasher. I will probably seek another coffee place in the area, even if I have to drive up to Joshua Tree. read more

Frontier Café - Yogurt Parfait with "Granola" (Muesli) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

I recently came here after 6 years since my first visit, to find they are still the best coffee shop in the area. The shop is spacious yet homey, with plenty of indoor and patio seating. They roast Joshua Tree coffee, and have a nice espresso machine. A blackboard menu offers a great selection of light breakfast and lunch fare, in addition to drinks. The pastry case was sparse at 11am on a Wednesday, but the cheese danish I selected was fantastic. It had delicate, crisp layers, with a smooth cream cheese center that was not overly sweet. My Cappuccino was exceptional: bold, nutty espresso with balanced acidity, and a fluffy oat milk cap. The barista working was genuinely friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

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Frontier was owned once upon a time by my high school bestie and her dad. Back then it was River Canyon. This was in the late 90's before people from all over the world flocked to Joshua Tree to take pics for the 'gram. Oh how the times they have-a changed. Ninety percent of the reviews of this place start with "great spot on my way out of town." Thank you, oh city folk, for blessing Frontier with your approval. Tell me more about how much you loved your matcha latte. The hilarious part is LA folks acting like somehow they discovered a "gem" in Yucca Valley. Bish, this place been around since 199X. Anyways, I love going here especially super early in the AM. Decent coffee and the pastries are served with a mini-salad. There is the same crowd most mornings and you are likely to have a good conversation or two while enjoying some decent coffee. read more

Loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. I had their chicken salad sandwich with an iced coconut matcha with almond milk. The drink was DELICIOUS! read more

The best hearty lentil soup you could ever have! Along with the kindest servers. Thank you so much! My favorite stop up there in the beautiful starry high desert. I love you all. read more

Great coffee, a chill vibe. If you're in the area, this is a great spot for local drinks and bites. The coffee is great, but if you're looking for something to really quench your thirst, the Prickly Pear Palmer is the perfect sweet and cool drink to do the trick. read more

Frontier Café - Iced coffee and Prickly Pear Palmer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Frontier Café was our last pitstop before heading off to Death Valley National Park and we got: -2 lattes (one soy and another regular milk) -2 lox bagels for breakfast -2 blts to-go for lunch on the road The lattes were solid - I love foam and they did a great job! The lox bagels came with a small side salad which I liked. The blts would have been great if we ate them fresh but because they sat in the car for a few hours when we ate them they were pretty oily. Besides that, I thought everything was just okay (since it's all a bit on the pricey side). With COVID, they've have 6 ish tables outside to seat groups from 1-6 people. Anymore than 6 people, you may not be able to get seating. Indoor seating isn't open. They have a bathroom in the back of the store and wifi. read more

Frontier Café - Lox Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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They do know how to make coffee. Tuna melt is amazing. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great place to hang out with friends and family.