Joshua Tree cafes and restaurants: Top Dining Spots

Table of Contents

• Top Cafes & Restaurants

  • 1. Brunch Cafe and Supper Club

  • 2. Tex Mex Lunch & Music

  • 3. Joshua Tree Saloon

  • 4. Country Kitchen

  • 5. Crossroads Cafe

  • 6. Frontier Cafe

  • 7. Spaghetti Western

  • 8. Restaurant at 29 Palms Inn

  • 9. Food For Thought Cafe

  • 10. Luna Bakery

  • 11. La Copine

  • 12. 2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizza

• Insider Tips for Dining in Joshua Tree

• Wrapping Up

Top Cafes & Restaurants

1. Brunch Cafe and Supper Club

Start your morning here after a desert hike from Pueblo Canyon. This spot is famous for fresh brunch plates served in a cozy setting with a full bar and outdoor patio.

⭐ Rating 4.8/5 329 reviews
💲 Price level moderate
📍 57754 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
⏰ 8 AM - 3 PM (closed Sunday)
📞 +1 7608530222

2. Tex Mex Lunch & Music

Step into a supper club vibe with mesquite wood grill classics and live music on the outdoor stage. It is a short drive from Pueblo Canyon and offers cocktails in mason jars.

⭐ Rating 4.5/5 5199 reviews
💲 Price level moderate
📍 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268
⏰ 11 AM - 11 PM daily
📞 +1 7602282222

3. Joshua Tree Saloon

Enjoy a full bar and beer selection in an old west saloon setting. High quality burgers and shareable pies are perfect after a day on the trails.

⭐ Rating 4.2/5 4198 reviews
💲 Price level moderate
📍 61835 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
⏰ 11 AM - 11 PM Mon to Thu, 11 AM - midnight Fri and Sat, 11 AM - 11 PM Sun
📞 +1 7603662250

4. Country Kitchen

This local favorite is where many guests head for a hearty breakfast. Mike mess is a must try and the bakery items are baked fresh on site daily.

⭐ Rating 4.5/5 1271 reviews
💲 Price level moderate
📍 61768 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
⏰ 7 AM - 3 PM daily
📞 +1 7603668988

5. Crossroads Cafe

A top spot for breakfast and lunch just off the park entrance. The spot is known for wrap sandwiches, salads and scratch made biscuits with kombucha on tap.

⭐ Rating 4.4/5 2057 reviews
💲 Price level moderate
📍 61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
⏰ 8 AM - 2 30 PM Mon to Thu, 8 AM - 8 PM Fri to Sun
📞 +1 7603665414

6. Frontier Cafe

Sit in the shaded courtyard of this Yucca Valley gem for fresh avocado toast and farm garden salads. Vegan and vegetarian options include tempeh bacon BLT.

⭐ Rating 4.5/5 1212 reviews
💲 Price level inexpensive
📍 55844 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
⏰ 7 AM - 5 PM daily
📞 +1 7608201360

7. Spaghetti Western

Enjoy scratch made Italian dishes under string lights. The pasta is cooked to order and the live music pop ups bring local art to your table.

⭐ Rating 4.4/5 316 reviews
💲 Price level moderate
📍 50048 29 Palms Hwy, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
⏰ 4 PM - 9 PM Thu to Sun
📞 +1 7603637444

8. Restaurant at 29 Palms Inn

Dine at a 100 year old desert inn with produce from its on site farm garden. The open patio and shaded areas make it a great spot to relax with family entrees.

⭐ Rating 4.5/5 867 reviews
📍 73950 Inn Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
📞 +1 7603673505

9. Food For Thought Cafe

Located on the grounds of the retreat center, this cafe serves healthy vegetarian dishes inspired by organic architecture design. It is a peaceful spot for brunch.

⭐ Rating 4.6/5 72 reviews
📍 59700 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
⏰ 8 AM - 3 PM Wed to Fri, 7 AM - 3 PM Sat, 8 AM - 3 PM Sun
📞 +1 7604699764

10. Luna Bakery

Treat yourself to fresh sourdough loaves, country breads and pastries hot from the brick oven. This Yucca Valley bakery is a great stop for coffee and snacks to go.

⭐ Rating 4.8/5 301 reviews
📍 55700 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
⏰ 8 AM - 2 PM daily
📞 +1 4425995444

11. La Copine

For a special night out head to this fine dining cafe. The menu changes with seasonal dishes curated by reservations via text and art shows on weekends.

⭐ Rating 4.7/5 849 reviews
💲 Price level moderate
📍 848 Old Woman Springs Rd, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
⏰ 4 PM - 9 PM Thu to Sun
📞 +1 7602898537

12. 2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizza

Share a festival style pizza made in a brick oven. Choose from shareable pies or individual pizzas in a relaxed setting with beer and wine.

⭐ Rating 4.5/5 943 reviews
💲 Price level moderate
📍 56969 Yucca Trail A, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
⏰ 11 AM - 9 PM Mon to Sat, 11 AM - 8 PM Sun
📞 +1 7604185075

Insider Tips for Dining in Joshua Tree

Plan ahead for live music nights at Tex Mex Lunch & Music and La Copine by checking their event calendars. Book brunch early to avoid lines at Crossroads Cafe and Frontier Cafe. If you rent Pueblo Canyon you can grab a late latte from Luna Bakery to fuel a sunrise hike in Joshua Tree National Park. For a fun meal with friends try a mezcal flight or mason jar cocktail at Brunch Cafe and Supper Club. Learn more about local trails on our Explore Joshua Tree page before you dine.

Wrapping Up

These top Joshua Tree cafes and restaurants are just minutes from Pueblo Canyon. Whether you want brunch, dinner, coffee or live music or art shows this guide covers the best spots in the high desert. Book your stay now to be close to it all and enjoy a curated luxury home where comfort meets desert adventure. Secure your dates at https://coppergroundhomes.com/

What not to miss at Joshua Tree?
Start with a sunrise hike at Hidden Valley Trail or Arch Rock then return to CopperGround Homes for a hearty breakfast at Country Kitchen. Sunset at Keys View is a must for desert colors.

What to do in Joshua Tree downtown?
Walk through art galleries, shop at the farmers market and fuel up with coffee at Luna Bakery. Our homes are an easy drive from the heart of town.

What are popular cafe menu items?
Guests love avocado toast, acai bowls, pastries and mason jar cocktails. Expect seasonal dishes like prickly pear lemonade and tempeh bacon wraps at many cafes.

What major city is closest to Joshua Tree?
Palm Springs is about 45 minutes south and offers more dining and shopping. Many guests enjoy a day trip from Pueblo Canyon for city perks before returning to desert calm.