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    Cactus Trails Cafe

    4.3 (198 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Yassi G.

    Absolutely loved this place! It was everything I wanted. Kind of a diner feel but cozy and homey. Had a "warm" feel to it. Servers were also warm and sweet. I loved the art decor. The food! Spectacular !!! I got the spinach and feta omelet and a side of waffle. Get the house made salsa. Omgggg breakfast was honestly perfect. I would 100% come back here next time I'm in Joshua tree/29 palms.

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    Del W.

    Food was wonderful, super sweet cafe! Our server David is efficient & nice and made our dining experience great! Always checked on us thanks again!

    Amazing Eggs Benedict and hash browns
    Jesse K.

    Best breakfast in Twenty Nine Palms! Service was excellent, and they were slammed. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with hashbrowns crispy and they nailed it! The eggs were cooked perfectly, yokes were runny, ham was tender and flavor full, and their hollandaise is fire. This is easily in my top 5 Eggs Benedict of all time! Don't miss this desert gem of a spot!

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    Anton Ego S.

    This place is ran by a husband and wife, as well as one of their mothers. When you walk in the smell of Hispanic/Americano cuisine hits you. I was greeted by a friendly server, as well as a fellow doing the dishes who gave me a warm smile and nod. They recommended the breakfast tostadas as well as the breakfast quesadilla. Good flavor, great tasting tortillas, the coffee latte was a little bit too sweet for my taste. One star for the excellent service One star for the clean dishes and plates / restrooms One star for the perfectly cooked eggs One star for the homemade salsas One star for the locally owned and operated dream Five stars, I will see you all again on the Cactus Trail. -Anton

    1/2 Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with a side order of sausage.
    Tom B.

    we just enjoyed a great breakfast with our 29 palms family. the food is fresh & outstanding! service from the time we entered till we departed was friendly, efficient, courteous & professional. the next time we are in 29 palms we will definitely stop by again to eat. thank you cactus trails cafe

    Pork Chops & Two Eggs Scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and toast.   Ham Steak & Two Eggs Eggs over easy, extra crispy hash browns, and toast.
    Aaron B.

    Very simple, no frills diner. Nice and attentive staff. Food was standard breakfast/ brunch food, and really good sized portions for the price.

    Marie S.

    Came here for breakfast and I loved the huge selection they had. I had the Chorizo and Egg and it was very filling. The staff was friendly as well.

    #4 Biscuits And Gravy Combo with cottage cheese and peaches

    Tasty meal and friendly service! Pleasant cafe with lots of cacti artwork. Thank you David!

    Kay P.

    I love a great diner. This one is very cozy and cute in 29 Palms. Service is friendly, and the seating is cozy. I got the biscuits and gravy breakfast combo I think with bacon, eggs, and potatoes. Coffee was great :) I'd happily return if I'm in the area!

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    Good food and coffee. Nice place to have breakfast in 29 Palms. They don't skimp on the food; it's a good deal.

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    Their breakfast is solid, good size portions and their staff are great. Too bad they're not open Sunday.

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    Great tiny little diner, very good value for money. Closes early so be careful of that. Service was kind but definitely rushed.

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    Great food, fast and friendly service. Go early as they usually have a decent wait to get in.

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    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe - Lamb pops: Perfectly seasoned delicacy, Small item Suggest add another item with your meal

    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe

    3.7(1.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Visited Kitchen in the Desert on the weekend for their brunch, and it was a lovely experience! We…read moresat inside due to the heat, which unfortunately had a lot of flies buzzing around the table. Otherwise though, this was a great experience. We really liked the shakshouka, especially paired with the sour dough. I thought the tortilla de patata was fine - I enjoyed it, but it could have used more flavor / "brava" sauce. Service was attentive and helpful with recommendations. I'd love to go back when the weather cools down and enjoy the beautiful outdoor seating area.

    Went to dinner two nights ago and honestly, I'm still kind of shocked at the level of hospitality…read more We were only about 10 minutes late--and it was a Tuesday, not exactly peak rush. I walked up first with my sister and mom right behind me, immediately apologizing and saying hello to who I assume was the host... or maybe a manager? It genuinely wasn't clear. I explained that I had tried calling, got no answer, and followed the instructions to text the number provided saying we were on the way. When I brought that up, my sister stepped forward to show the text, and the response we got was, "What am I looking at?"--said in a way that felt unnecessarily rude and dismissive. It was literally just the message we were told to send. Then we were told they don't even receive texts and that it goes to "headquarters"... for a small restaurant? That alone was bizarre and off-putting. We were seated, and from there the service stayed pretty mediocre. I had noted in the reservation that we were celebrating my sister's birthday, which was completely ignored the entire night. For context, we were only in Joshua Tree for three days--we were visiting from Portland--and this is a place we usually make a point to come to. So yes, expectations were higher because this was supposed to be a special dinner. The food itself didn't help. Our chicken came out with an extremely spicy sauce underneath that completely overpowered the dish. It was so intense we were literally turning red. We mentioned it to the server, and nothing was done or offered--no acknowledgment beyond that. What really stood out was the timing of everything. The server didn't check on us until we had already eaten about 80% of the meal, which made it pointless to even give feedback at that stage. By the time we were finished and had been sitting for a while, we couldn't even find him. Then suddenly he appeared to ask if we wanted dessert... well after we were clearly done. Still, no mention of the birthday, no effort to make the moment feel even slightly special. On top of that, it was freezing outside. The table next to us was given blankets, but none were offered to us--even though we were sitting there in tank tops. At one point, the same host who had been rude earlier was folding blankets right in front of us without saying a word, which honestly just added to the uncomfortable feeling. Overall, this was a really disappointing experience, especially for one of our first nights back in town. It kind of set the tone in the worst way and brought everything back to that initial interaction at the door. There really wasn't an excuse for it either--the restaurant looked nearly empty, even around 6:20. Save your time and go to Pioneer Town.

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    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe - Back dining room

    Back dining room

    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe - Lamb pops

    Lamb pops

    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe - Outdoor patio

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    Outdoor patio

    Campbell Hill Bakery - A very savory pizza with caramelized onions.

    Campbell Hill Bakery

    4.8(266 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    My absolute favorite bakery ever! The service is always super great and friendly! My favorite are…read morethe scones & the jasmine tea is so sweet and amazing.

    About a 1-1.5: We actually waited it out for this bakery to open, as it only operates on certain…read moredays in the evenings. Check their socials, as they're pretty good in updating the days/times. We ordered: +a slice of banana bread - this was wet and soggy, so not sure how this is even available for sale +a slice of carrot cake - this was extremely dense and decadent, and good for any carrot cake lover +an oatmeal cookie - large and had a nice crisp/chewy texture +a chive scone - super dried out and had absolutely no flavor +a hibiscus drink - super weird beverage; not sure if it was mixed with something, but it was not enjoyable +and, a milk tea - this milk tea was not prepared well; contained some pearls I was curious about their sandwiches and their pizzas, but the latter is only sold as a whole, and not by the slice. All in all, we felt that the items were misses; not worth waiting it out unless you are spending a few days in the area or are a local. Note that there's usually a line, moving along at a slow and steady pace, and they allow only 1 party in at a time. There is no seating inside, as this is strictly carry-out only. Street parking can be found in the area. +oatmeal cookie +evening hours only

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    Campbell Hill Bakery - Oatmeal chocolate chip. Thank you Travis for this yummy deliciousness!! They are HUGE! Yum

    Oatmeal chocolate chip. Thank you Travis for this yummy deliciousness!! They are HUGE! Yum

    Campbell Hill Bakery - The LAST Brioche today. I was lucky! Such airy goodness.

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    The LAST Brioche today. I was lucky! Such airy goodness.

    29 Palms Inn - Hearts of Palm Cakes

    29 Palms Inn

    4.2(438 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Fresh and fantastic. Cute spot…read more Friendly staff Everything was delicious. Lots of great salads and veg options

    After a long day desert wandering, we spent an evening at 29 Palms Inn Restaurant, and the whole…read moreplace carries this calm, grounded energy that makes you instinctively lower your voice a notch and settle in. The restaurant itself is simple and inviting, understated in the best way. We didn't have reservations, so we sat at the bar, despite several empty tables giving us that "maybe we could have gambled" feeling. Still, the bar turned out to be a good perch for the evening. Kristin, if I caught her name correctly, was running the universe behind that bar. Mixing drinks, serving dinner, managing patrons, and somehow still staying friendly through it all. Watching bartenders during dinner rushes always feels a little like witnessing Olympic-level multitasking. I was especially excited to order the hearts of palm cakes because hearts of palm were a staple in my childhood home. Sadly, they were out of them. A small heartbreak occurred. I survived bravely. Roadtrip mode had fully turned us into tapas people by then, so we ordered a spread of appetizers and a salad to share. The Inn's famous sautéed mushrooms absolutely deserved their reputation, buttery, garlicky, lemony little flavor bombs. The toasted ravioli with house marinara disappeared quickly, the beet and orange salad was fresh and balanced, and the falafel bites were tasty, though I personally would have loved them just a bit crispier. I enjoyed a couple of Old Fashioneds, and the live music that evening was genuinely excellent. The woman performing had one of those voices that makes you stop mid-bite for a second just to listen. Not bad company for dinner. The only thing I wish they'd improve is accessibility. The atmosphere is wonderfully peaceful, but a bit more consideration for guests with mobility challenges would go a long way in making that peace more inclusive. Overall, we really enjoyed our evening. Good food, good music, strong cocktails, desert night air, and that slow-roadtrip feeling where nobody's in a hurry anymore.

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    29 Palms Inn - Linguine tossed in a lemon caper cream sauce with zucchini.

    Linguine tossed in a lemon caper cream sauce with zucchini.

    29 Palms Inn - The restaurant is located at the Twentynine Palms Inn, which has a pool.

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    The restaurant is located at the Twentynine Palms Inn, which has a pool.

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