Really wild to see that this place has a 3.4 rating but our first, and definitely not last, visit…read morewas amazing. Not only was the staff fun and friendly, evident by not only the great service we received but also by the interactions with the other customers (hard to miss in the quaint space), but the food we ordered were tasty - not to mention noticeably affordable with GENEROUS servings. Philly cheesesteak and fried zucchini were a great choice - highly recommend. The breakfast options were also a great deal. Will definitely come back next time we're in town after a visit to the national park!

After the drive from Saguaro National Park to Twentynine Palms, we were ready for something light…read moreand landed at John's Place. We kept it simple, a couple of salads with a cup of chili on the side. Sometimes simple is exactly right. The salads were fresh, crisp, and actually satisfying, not the sad afterthought kind. And the chili? Genuinely delicious. Rich, comforting, and good enough that I took the rest to go so I could upgrade the next morning's hotel breakfast. No regrets there. The space is casual and lively, nothing fancy, but it has a welcoming energy that makes you want to stay a bit. It was busy when we arrived, always a good sign, and the service matched the vibe. Friendly, easygoing, and attentive without hovering. All in, a really nice stop. Fresh food, warm service, and exactly the kind of place you're glad you found after a long stretch on the road.

We came here for breakfast right before heading back home to San Diego area and this place is a…read moremust try. I ordered the cactus omelette and it was great! I've never had cactus in my omelette before so that was interesting---it almost tastes like bell peppers, but with a bit more crunch. I also ordered a side of fresh fruits and I must say, I haven't had a cup of fruits where each pieces of the fruits was absolutely delicious and fresh. Pricing was reasonable and we parked on the street. Services was great, but we had to flag down the waiter a few time to get a refill of the coffee. The place is nice and feels like a typical dinner with elevated food. Overall, this place is a must try before you leave Twentynine Palms.

I'm visiting from out of town and came here for brunch. The service was lovely and the food was…read moreincredible! I had the chorizo and potato tostadas with homemade salsa and it was terrific. Very happy I came in and if I'm in twentynine palms again in the future I will definitely return!

Phenomenal place to wait out the heat of the day or close out the night. Friendly staff, a great…read moreselection of drinks, and a laid back atmosphere. We brought some cards to kill time which added to our enjoyment. The food was so delicious we came back the next day too. The salad, burger, grilled cheese with apples, and brownie with whipped cream were the best foods we'd eaten in our three days around JT and all with fresh ingredients well prepared. The food alone would make this a 5 star visit.

Visited Grnd Sqrl on the recommendation of our friend who has been living in 29 Palms. It's pretty…read morehip - somehow very granola while still having a lot of neon. Good vibes. And a live band! The food is well executed bar food, with good vegetarian options. Had some soup and a grilled cheese.

Easily the worst chow hall I've ever been to. The workers are always giving attitude for no reason,…read moreand always be loud for no reason. The food is alright but the chicken is always dry. The servings sizes are way too small.

Easily within the top 10 chow halls I've been to in service; this includes Lejeune, Butler,…read moreCharleston, and many more. Sure there's always a line but they have several service lines to chop down the initial line, and a salad bar with ready to eat type salads. To-go fast chow out back is absent in the morning, but lunch is insane, it's faster to go in.

The best American breakfast in town, but my favorites are some of the Asian dishes created by the…read moreprevious owner. "New" owners Rex and Sarah have kept this place as great as it was when it was pretty much the only place to eat in town. Old timey authenticity and service combined with a cool, casual funkiness adds up to lines on the weekend but it's worth the wait. (Local for 30+ years)

The pancakes were incredible, so large they could easily feed more than one person. All of our eggs…read morecame out perfect, like someone in the kitchen understands timing instead of guessing and hoping for the best. Our server LeRoy was a rockstar and on another level. Not the usual, "I'll check on you once and disappear into the void." This was someone who moved with purpose, like they actually cared about keeping things running smoothly and remembering the small details. Every interaction felt intentional, not scripted. Between the generous portions, genuine attentive service and thoughtful presentation, it was an awesome experience start to finish. Easily some of the best service I've ever had. The kind of service that makes you forget you're just there to eat and actually enjoy the whole environment. Rare, but apparently still possible.

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!

Looking for lunch in the area we came across Crossroads, after being directed to the website it was…read moredetermined crossroads would be great without breaking the bank. On line most of the menu items were 8 to 10 dollars but at the table those same items are 18 to 20 dollars. We decided to go to The Saloon, prices were about the same but at least it felt honest.

Ingress!!!! Coming…read morein off the main road, the entrance to this big saloon was a tough find. Walking back along the building we almost found the entry...amost. it felt like a bum steer so we made our way back to the front. An exception was made and entry allowed. The place is cool, the bar is long and the food and service was great. Egress, a long walk around the bar and way towards the back was the exit. Outside I saw I was this close, perhaps one more arrow might have convinced me to keep going.

Our waited Bre was excellent. BLT and Burger delicious…read more Salad and fries great!!! Overall a great place to eat.