Morongo Valley Cafe

Beautiful place. Lots of parking very clean open area open water. Great for dogs. There is a small…read morearea for camping with restrooms.

Stopped by for a pizza and a couple of drinks on the way to Joshua Tree camping. Really cool…read moreplace. Very historic. Nice and welcoming crowd of locals all watching football and having fun. Excellent garlic chicken pizza and stiff drinks. Bartender Chad is really cool. Recommend

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Frontier Café

4.3(705 reviews)

9.1 mi

Frontier Cafe is one of those rare high desert spots that sits right in the middle of one of the…read morebest little shopping stretches in Yucca Valley and still feels easy and local. I honestly don't think I've made a single desert trip without stopping in at least once. Part of it is the location. Acme 62 and Hoof + Horn are both literally right next door and both great for gifts that say "I went to the desert" without going full souvenir shop. Pioneer Crossing Antiques is also nearby and was sadly closed this Wednesday, but I normally stop in whenever it's open. The proprietors are awesome and I always find something unique to take home. Food-wise, the lox bagel was a standout. Great ratio of cream cheese, capers, dill, thin-shaved red onion, plus a little side salad of arugula and radish that actually tasted fresh instead of feeling like decoration. The yogurt parfait was small but mighty, layered with berries and granola and substantial enough to feel like breakfast. Easy seating, dog friendly, and plenty of sandwiches and salads if you're not in a bagel mood. Tasty, fresh, quick, and just enough "we did something" energy before heading back to the Airbnb to relax and beat the heat.

Funky little indie artsy coffee shop. Love the ambiance…read more Open early, good amount of seating. Features local music and art with open mic night on Thursday. Bit expensive, so is everywhere in the area now that it is more touristic

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Rose lavender chai

Luna Sourdough Bakery

4.7(276 reviews)

8.9 mi

Every year I visit the Joshua Tree area and nearly every day that I am here, I visit this bakery…read more Over the years, the hours of service has been a bit unpredictable but every food item has always been phenomenal. Happy to report that these days they're always open! The bread is incredible, the pastries delicious, and the sandwiches are high quality too. The crew is constantly churning out replacements for everything, which sells out quickly. Super friendly workers and a great owner. Definitely give it a try!

This is a small place, but it seems popular because of their homemade sourdough bread and pastries…read more We got a coffee, a tuna sandwich, and a smoked salmon sandwich. Our food was good, delicious and tasty. The bread was soft, airy, crunchy, and not too filling, which I loved. The staff were very nice, accommodating, and welcoming. They only have a few tables inside, but the space is clean and well‑kept. they have a parking lot too.

Prosciutto & Goat Cheese ($14)

A delicious assortment of sourdough bread and pastries

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Goodies to-go before closing for the day!

Desert Dog Coffee

4.0(27 reviews)

0.4 mi

The place outside says "Coyote Cone" and that's what you'll see from the street but upon closer…read moreinspection it will say "Home of the Desert Dog Coffee" in smaller lettering. There is some seating outside but it's limited. When you walk in, it just feels disorganized, but in a homey way. I went it looking for coffee but was distracted by ice cream. They have Thrifty's ice cream! And they had a good variety of flavors too. They also have coffee and some interesting specialties. I really needed a coffee so I went with a regular hot latte with regular milk. We also did their specialty coffee, which had cayenne. I thought it would be spicy, but it was really comforting and delicious. Almost tasted a bit like chai but with different spices. It was really good. I would come back for this again. The regular latte was ok. The man working there basically takes orders himself and then prepares them himself as well. There was one other person there when we went so the wait was fine, but if there is a line, I can see this being a bit of a wait and I wouldn't recommend waiting around if you're in a hurry.

Kind service. Quick service. Clean restrooms. Fun, small indoor seating but also some outdoor…read moreseating. I enjoyed my drink but my wife didn't like her Snake Bite. They have Thrifty Ice cream so that's ALWAYS a plus. I'd comeback here.

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The Coyote Cone

4.7(127 reviews)

0.4 mi

Popped in to grab a desert dog coffee and milkshake before hitting the road…read more They were okay, but a nice reprieve from the heat. The service was quick. Interior is very cute with plenty to peruse while you wait for your beverage.

We ordered tea and it was delicious. Service was great, she was solo but let us know she was coming…read moreto us. Nice little hole in the wall.

Super friendly service as always. Feels like 100F outside. Ordered an XL Snakebite Frapp! :)

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Just a Small Town Grill

4.8(169 reviews)

0.3 mi

Wow, so delicious! Drove three towns over because Ive heard nothing but good things about this…read moreplace and the drive was worth it. The calamari was top notch and the cocktail sauce was amazing. It made me want to order more items that go with cocktail sauce just so I could eat the sauce. My son had the meat lovers pizza and it was almost movie like with how the cheese pulled. The dough was great and the toppings tasted very fresh. I had the Italian grinder with potato salad. The meat cuts were nice and thick and I enjoyed the parm bread. The potato salad, out of this world. I haven't had such good potato salad since my gramma was alive. She'd love it for sure. The service was awesome and on point. It was a very friendly atmosphere. The deserts looked good but we didn't have room left to try. I'll get the desert to-go next time. 10 out of 10 will go again

Anyone also thinking about Journey's Don't Stop Believin' song when they found this place? I was…read more Stopped by here on the way home from Joshua Tree. It's a hidden gem for sure. Their burger really satisfied my burger craving. The bun was perfectly toasted, patty was juicy, and veggies fresh. Their french fries were crispy and not overly salty. My family opted for the burger/sandwich of the day -- French dip with side of homemade chips. Their chips were crunchy and not too oily, but they were a tad salty for me. They had a display of many different locally made desserts (cakes, cupcakes, cookies), although they're not made in house. Staff is very friendly. They check in often and our water cups never hit empty. They have parking spaces on both sides of their building.

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Fried pickles

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JT Country Kitchen

4.3(1.1k reviews)

16.2 mi

Some people chase sunrises in Joshua Tree. We chased pancakes... and honestly, I think we won…read more JT Country Kitchen is the kind of place that reminds you why diners will never go out of style. Friendly staff who make you feel like a regular, cozy country vibes, and comfort food that'll have you questioning whether you really need to hike after breakfast. I came here with my fiancé and stepdaughter, fully expecting a good meal. What I didn't expect was to be personally attacked by the size of the pancakes. These fluffy beauties arrived looking like they were auditioning to become spare tires for my car. They're huge... gloriously huge. Then came the chicken fried steak, blanketed in creamy country gravy with a mountain of crispy country potatoes on the side. If comfort food could give hugs, this plate would've wrapped us in a warm quilt and called us "hon." Parking out front can be a bit like finding a parking space at a Black Friday sale--possible, but don't count on it. Thankfully, there's extra parking in the back, complete with reserved spaces for country music stars. We didn't spot Dolly or Willie, but we left a spot open just in case. And let's not forget the view. Step outside and--boom!--you're greeted by the stunning desert landscape with Joshua Tree National Park practically waving hello. Not a bad backdrop while digesting a pancake the size of a hubcap. Bottom line? Great people, generous portions, delicious comfort food, and enough small-town charm to make you want to linger over one more cup of coffee. We'll definitely be back the next time we're moseying through this neck of the desert. Just maybe... we'll split the pancakes next time. (Who am I kidding? Probably not.)

Mai Tai Pancakes!!!!…read more My fellow yelpers did me a solid! This cute place packs a strong punch with an amazing and delicious menu. We came two days in a row and everything was mouth watering good! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The wait isn't long at all due to how fast service is and the food is served hot off the griddle! We ordered Mai tai pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, house pancakes, hash and loaded potatoes. Oh! I also had a watermelon mimosa and it was made with real watermelon juice not syrup!! Loved this place!!!

Indoor seating

Country fried steak and eggs

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Spinach and Feta Omelette

The Tiny Pony

4.2(595 reviews)

10.7 mi

Women-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

Best homemade chips I ever had. The outside is unassuming…read moreright off the highway. Inside though, you'll never tire of looking around. Every wall is covered with unique interesting art- mostly animal theme. It's cooler than a dive bar and with quality food. My friend and I tried the pickle martini I read about in other reviews. Glad I tried it, but probably won't again. Espresso martini was delicious. Wild Boar Sloppy Joe was definitely worth the mess. Service was friendly and courteous. The platypus in the bathroom cracked me up. Highly recommend.

If ONLY 0 STARS were avail. Food was AWFUL…read moreService is ATROCIOUS. Ambience.. well, if you like kicker style this is the place for you.... And, 20% Automatic gratuity of 5... 5 guests. You gotta be kidding. 3% fee for Card processing. WE SHOULD NOT BE COVERING THE Credit Card processing fee. They didnt mention charging for take out / leftover packaging. This place is a Sham. DO NOT GIVE YOUR HARD EARNED $ to these people.

We make smash burgers and sauces in our scratch kitchen every day until late.

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Our backyard is pup-friendly!

Larry & Milt’s Western Cafe

4.4(140 reviews)

12.9 mi

Yelp guided us to this gem for a hearty breakfast before reaching Joshua Tree National Park…read more Friendly service. Excellent food. Huge portions. I recommend the chicken fried steak. You can choose to accompany it with toast or biscuits and gravy. Go with the biscuits and gravy. Of course, the chicken fried steak has plenty of gravy. My wife and split it. Our son got a half order of the French Toast. It was a huge portion. We spotted a roadrunner from our window. The owner told us there are three that are regular visitors. I'd love to return.

This place is delicious! Word of mouth brought me here and I'll definitely return…read more I do have one complaint for the owners, Why wouldn't you enable credit card tipping for your servers? There's no way I'm ordering food and not leaving the server something. Do us all a favor and enable tipping so I don't have to go out of my way to get cash.

Thick cut sourdough. Tastes like homemade

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Crossroads Cafe

3.8(1.8k reviews)

16.1 mi

Service was great and food was pretty good. Portion size and price were great! Only bit of feedback…read moreis the N.Y Ruben corn beef was a bit tough. If you're looking for a quick bite to eat around Joshua tree I would recommend this place!

I don't recommend this café. We were very disappointed with the food…read more I ordered the beef hash with two over hard eggs and cornbread. The beef hash was extremely dry and was mostly potatoes. It had no flavor or seasoning. The eggs weren't even over hard, they were scrambled instead. The cornbread was bland. Good thing I added butter, because it helped make it more moist and gave it some flavor. My partner ordered Mike's Mess with white toast. His scrambled eggs were also filled with potatoes, and the overall meal was just as disappointing. The food lacked flavor and wasn't satisfying at all. I've never had such a disappointing, bad breakfast experience until this restaurant. The restaurant was clean, had plenty of tables, and was busy. Most importantly, the staff was friendly and nice.

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John Keoni D.

2

0

12 years ago

The MOST DISGUSTING CHICKEN FRIED STEAK I EVER HAD TODAY. The WAITRESS HAS A VERY BAD ATTITUDE, WON'T SMILE, APPEARS TO BE HOMOPHOBIC AND RACIST. She looked like she's been drinking the whole night and forced herself to work today. GET RID OF HERE! There were several gay couples and non-white customers where she never greeted them if she did, it was forced. Several months ago, there was an African-American cook who was very nice, produced/cooked great food. His wife was also the waitress there who was very welcoming, spoke about their specials, offered condiments and etc. That was THEN! Today, a very horrifying experience. I might even get sick with the food we ate today. YUK AND BOW WOW! read more

Sensi V.

5

189

119

2 years ago

After 10 years since my first visit, unfortunately, the menu at this café hasn't seen much improvement. There still aren't any healthy options available, which is disappointing for those looking for lighter or more nutritious meals. I hope they consider updating the menu to cater to a wider range of dietary preferences in the future. However, if you're planning an early death, this is the place for you! read more

Sebastiano G.

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2

1

14 years ago

I would say the truth. we were there twice and all the service was terrible not to mention the potatoes completely salty of which the waitress saw that I have not touched. not deign to say anything and not to mention that I waited my toast while she talked on the phone horrible!!!!!!! experience!! read more

Ranie B.

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17 years ago

MORONGO VALLEY CAFE is truly the best place to eat in the world.great food ,fast efficient service by Kathyand the cook Willie he,s awesome.I would recommend eating there if you ever get in the area. if you miss it its truly your loss read more

roberto m.

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3

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2 years ago

The guys from morongo tires told me about this place and they were right, good food and very friendly server. They were a little bit pack that day but still quick service. I love this small town and their businesses. read more

James E.

225

7

117

8 years ago

Had Breakfast here what a good Meal had the chicken fried steak came back on sat at 3 they were closed so went to another Great place a block over Called the Sand to Snow Monument Bar And Grill read more

Dave S.

405

33

24

1 month ago

I'm in love with Katy. She lives a life I would live. If I had to do it over again. You can depend upon her wine advice and she's an absolute pleasure to be around. read more

Hailey L.

180

36

74

14 years ago

Been coming here ever since I was little with my family, I am now 20 years old and taking my own family here! We love the breakfast! Service is great! read more

Amanda T.

0

21

28

8 years ago

My bf is really into the cafe's avocado breakfast sandwich. It's sort of necessary for him to get one of these every few months or he'll go nuts. read more

Nikol H.

754

284

269

11 years ago

Feel like eating cheap grub with a bunch of townies on your way home from j-tree? This is your spot.

David B.

799

29

1

10 years ago

GREAT place all around... not fancy, just good food and great people.

EvaNessa B.

137

64

21

6 years ago

It was reasonably priced and the food was good.

Ken L.

9

5

2

11 years ago

Great breakfasts, especially the omelets.

Michelle H.

49

12

2

8 years ago

The best french toast you'll ever have!

Jared T.

0

24

1

11 years ago

Hey honey...More bacon, less attitude!

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