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.)

The food was pretty disappointing. Maybe because we ordered vegetarian/vegan options? We got the…read morebiscuits 'n' gravy with the vegetarian country cream and 2 eggs scrambled. The biscuits were super dry and the vegetarian cream flavorless. The vegan breakfast burrito had more flavor to it so it was decent. It took maybe 40-45min for the food to come out. Other tables also waited quite a while for their food. There was a bit of a wait to get seated. Fortunately they have outside seating while you wait and a restroom. We walked over to get coffee at Joshua Tree Coffee Company. The staff are super nice.

Such a cute, delicious brunch place to stop by! So glad my family and I were able to grab a table…read moreduring our trip to Joshua Tree. The service here is amazing - The staff worked diligently to make sure that my family and our 3 dogs were able to be accommodated. While the wait time was a bit longer ( as expected of a busy summer holiday weekend) the shops and stores nearby provide entertainment while waiting for your table. Everything ordered was delicious and reasonably priced. I would definitely stop by again whenever I'm back in the area! Side note: Make sure you try the sourdough, so yummmmm!

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.

What a vibe!!…read more Visiting Joshua Tree and had to make a stop here! Options for coffee or a cocktail, what a cool concept. They have cool art work and merch. Staff are super friendly and had great customer service. We tried the Banana nut latte, salted caramel cold brew, Arnold Palmer and a cocktail El Compsnero. All were super tasty! I would add a little extra swetner when getting a tea, but we enjoyed our mid day pick me up! The photo booth was so much fun! We had a blast getting our pics. Just overall a dope place!

Overhyped and not worth it…read more The place looks really nice inside, but unfortunately, that's about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the blueberry hibiscus, and it was terrible there was barely any flavor at all. It was so bad that I ended up throwing it away, which felt like a complete waste of money. My friend ordered the matcha latte, and that was just as disappointing. The matcha was extremely watered down and had very little flavor. To make things worse, the cashier was rude and had a standoffish attitude, which made the experience even less enjoyable. The AC also wasn't working, so it was uncomfortable inside. Overall, this place is way overhyped. The interior is cute, but the drinks and customer service were a huge letdown. Definitely not worth the money or the hype.

We were having quite the day prior to getting to La Copine. We had a 545 reservation but got a flat…read moredriving into town and spent hours at Walmart tire being told "30 more minutes" for an hour and a half. We missed our reservation time but decided to try a walk in because it was the whole reason we came into town in the first place. We were greeted by two really nice hosts who assured us there was room for us sooner than later and we were seated with our dog on the patio pretty quickly. They were so nice to us and doubly nice to our dog! We ordered fried eggplant, gazpacho, ceviche, a lamb burger, and got a lamb burger patty for the dog (we're not order food for the dog people but she was going through it too with the Walmart stuff so why not). We added a couple glasses of wine and their beer shandy and finished with a strawberry shortcake. Every bite was perfect but we rated them- Gazpacho, Lamb Burger, Eggplant, Ceviche. The gazpacho was a hit with the perfect amount of fresh/sweet cantaloupe and spicy-ness. This place was well worth the trip from Big Bear. My wife noted that everyone there that helped us legit looked happy to be there. There was also a medical emergency and the staff was so kind and helpful throughout and checked in on all the tables in the area afterwards. It kind of showed that they are invested in the people that visit.

What fun! This was a neat little place a bit of a ways from where we were staying in Joshua Tree…read more I've seen the name bounced around, and a couple friends had mentioned it. We got really lucky - reservations open a month in advance, and we were headed to Joshua Tree the next day. I thought for sure I wasn't going to get a reservation and needed to think of a Plan B for date night. But I texted anyway, with an apology for it being so last minute, and they responded the day of confirming me for the next day! Yay! When we arrived, we asked for a seat inside, since it was super windy that day, and they were able to seat us within a few minutes. We got the butter lettuce salad (delicious), the socarrat (lots of peas and pea sprouts - this was AMAZING, and great the next day cold!), their version of bruschetta on their crispy thin bread - the bread was absolutely amazing. And we also got the tomato...um, I can't remember what it's called, but it has a base of sliced tomatoes, with hard boiled eggs, celery, and tuna aioli! Super refreshing on a super hot day. We also got a couple non-alcky drinks and left very happy. It was loud inside for sure - or, bustling, if we want to be more euphemistic. Service for us was a bit on the chilly side, but that might just be the night our server was having. There are 2 single-stalled bathrooms, and parking is very easy in the huge lot they have. I think we might circle back to this place after trying other eats around the area. This was a good time.

What a cute little spot! I'm absolutely in love with their logo- it fits the Joshua Tree vibe so…read moreperfectly! The coffee was pretty solid, too! The barista was super helpful with recommendations, and we ended up trying the First Roast, which had such nice chocolatey notes, and the iced chai latte, which was the perfect balance of sweetness and cinnamon for me! Definitely a cute spot to grab a coffee while exploring Joshua Tree!

**Coffee fix adventures continue...(In Joshua Tree!)…read more Very cute and quaint coffee shop, with a clean interior. Some patio seating out back seems shared with the restaurant space next door. I enjoyed the drinks here, but just found it a bit odd that my half-caf latte was more bitter than my husband's regular latte? I think the espresso here is a bit strong, and their coffee is considered decent for what you can get in the area. Forgot to take pics of all our drinks, whoopsie! The line was too long the next day we wanted to get some for our drive home, so we only tried it once. Parking is out front or around the block, which got busy & full over the holiday weekend.

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

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.

Popped in for a quick lunch before heading back home. We were hoping for something vegan and found…read moreit! The Tofu and Vegetables was amazing and much more exciting than the name implies. Also got the japchae which was very good. Tons of fresh vegetables and flavor in both. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is clean and bright with lots of beautiful plants. The bathroom is gender neutral AND..........it has a v fancy heated bidet all in all, a perfect spot! We will definitely be back to try more on our next desert trip!

I come here every year for the meteor shower, and visiting this restaurant has become part of the…read moretradition. I'm always welcomed by the sweetest Korean chef , who makes me feel right at home and serves delicious, authentic Korean food. The restaurant is cozy and beautifully decorated with gorgeous plants, which makes the atmosphere feel so warm and inviting. I always order the spicy tofu soup with dumplings and the beef bulgogi BBQ. Both are absolutely delicious, and the portions are very generous! This place feels like a hidden gem with truly homemade, comforting food and such a welcoming atmosphere. I look forward to coming back every year! No

Location: next parking lot over from little dez. Shopping:…read morefoods for camping/glamping. Savory and sweet. Staff: kind. Helpful. Personable. And friendly to each other Food: got two quiches. Both could have been amazing except they were simply over cooked/dried out. Would still go back I would try a do thing besides the quiche

My family and I Came here two days in a row, the weekend after 4th of July…read more 1st day: no coffee just breakfast items: the breakfast sandwich with bacon, eggs and avocado was bomb.com. Like 10/10 would recommend. Need that again and again. My son had the açaí bowl, that was good too. 2nd day: 2 coffees, a strawberry matcha and lemonade. My kids loved the matcha and the lemonade. My husband and I's coffee was all wrong. We ordered Carmel lattes hot. We received an iced Carmel latte and a vanilla latte iced. We didn't make a fuss, we just took what we didn't order and my husband actually ordered the coffee he wanted and paid again. It's a small business and we support small businesses. My honest issue was the barista with the green shirt making the coffee. I'm not sure if her face is always flat or if it was just our family but both days she was so flat and had that ok hurry up and take this stuff and go face. Like annoyed face. We were kind, my kids weren't rude or anything. The other staff seemed kind though. What bothered me was in the second day when the coffees were made wrong, no one offered to remake them for free. Or apologize for the mistakes. We don't live in JT and I don't hate the place. I would come back for breakfast items for sure, shouts out to the chefs in the kitchen. Ambiance was a cool eclectic vibe. Very nice inside with cool items for purchase. Honestly I would given it a 3.5 but I can't plus I really enjoyed the breakfast too

The two stars are for the view, which is nice of the Joshua trees, but that is where the positivity…read moreends. The woman at the counter, whose name I didn't get but who had pink and white striped hair, refused to serve my boyfriend even though the website said the cafe was open, the door sign said the cafe was open, and people were in the cafe itself eating and drinking coffee at a few of the tables. She said the cafe was closed because she was too busy, even though there were only a few people around. When I asked if it was possible to get coffee, she said alright but we should order the drip coffee because she wasn't very good at making anything else. While we sat and drank our coffees, a group of about six women came up and she let them order food and coffee for the group. A man was next in line and she told him the same thing she told my boyfriend: that she was busy and the cafe was closed. This pattern continued. She served women in groups of any size, but men who asked were told that the cafe was closed. This is unacceptable and I will not be returning, however nice the setting.

Food 5/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 This cafe is authentic and makes fresh everything. The sourdough sandwiches tasted amazing. The burrito bowl came in regular bowl but tasted very good. The cold pressed juice was a good add on. Definitely will recommend this place.