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Cactus Trails Cafe

4.3 (200 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Casual
Touristy
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Dara T.

We came here for breakfast right before heading back home to San Diego area and this place is a must 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.

Tamara C.

It seems like they were understaffed but David did a great job at providing excellent customer service! The portions are fantastic and the food satisfying. Make sure to not be in a rush when you come!

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.

Banana Walnut pancakes (2)
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!

Omelette
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.

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!

#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!

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Great food! Love it here! Very tasty and yummy! Highly recommend especially for desert food!

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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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Kitchen In the Desert Cafe

Kitchen In the Desert Cafe

3.7
(1.4k reviews)
0.2 mi
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The food was amazing! It has a Caribbean style to it. Pictured here are the chicken jerky, the…read morechimichurri and coconut rice. shareable plate style so don't expect one plate to have it all. They also have alcoholic beverages that were really good (I stuck to the basic Margarita) The service was amazing and the ambience is great however, if you go there be prepared to sit in some places that have sun! Parking* just park across in the dirt area.

Everything was kind of just alright. Would rate 2.5…read more The location is really cute but the playing is interesting. When you sit you already have small plates and things at the table which makes sense for indoors but with the desert setting there was sand everywhere. The tables were also covered in sand which obviously isn't their fault but you would think it would be wiped and set before seating. The fresh drinks were imo the best part by far. They were so delicious and like I said very fresh. The kale salad was alright not really much flavor and weirdly soggy. The beet salad was incredible but definitely NOT enough to share considering everything is served family style (and especially with the price). Burger was alright, my sister had this and said "nothing stood out". Again not enough to be considered "family style". With everything being $30-$40 with recommended 4-5 plates per table with family style I would assume they would actually be shareable sizes. Service was good. Our waitress was amazing and so knowledgeable about the menu. The only thing is there was an older woman as hostess who was kind of just there? She said hi and got to the point but no one said bye or have a good night when we were leaving other than our waitress.

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Back dining room
Back dining room
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Lamb pops
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John's Place

John's Place

3.4
(323 reviews)
2.0 mi
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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.

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Counter
Counter
Lettuce on my burger
Lettuce on my burger
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Grnd Sqrl

Grnd Sqrl

4.5
(499 reviews)
0.4 mi
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My stepfather has always told me that ground squirrels weren't good eatin' but this place proves…read morehim wrong! My husband and I came here while on vacation (after spending the day in Joshua Tree National Park). We chose it based on the good reviews and it lived up to expectations. We started with the fries, which stayed nice and crispy (I suggest you follow the server's recommendation and get the habanero sauce so you can double dip in that and the ketchup). I had the delicious Dank House salad. It sounded like an odd combination of flavors (with Brussels sprouts, beets, apples, blue cheese and horseradish dressing) but it all works! Genius! My husband had the rotating chicken sando which was Korean bbq inspired and had amazing flavor! We also had a couple of the local beers on tap. It's kind of a quirky place. Has a little bit of a diner feel on the inside but had a DJ playing music on Saturday evening, which provided some good background music and added to the ambiance without being too loud. The bartender and servers were all very friendly and helpful. If we lived here, this would be a weekly hang out spot for us!

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.

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Grnd Sqrl
Lasagna (vertical!) and house cole slaw. Delightful!
Lasagna (vertical!) and house cole slaw. Delightful!
Craft beer

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Campbell Hill Bakery

Campbell Hill Bakery

4.8
(268 reviews)
0.3 mi
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I was hoping to get a sandwich but the only thing that was available on a Thursday was a breakfast…read moresandwich. I did get a small pot pie and oatmeal chocolate cookie which was great even 2 days later. Still soft and chewy!

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

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29 Palms Inn

29 Palms Inn

4.2
(439 reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

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.

So glad we found this place once we were finishing our afternoon at Joshua Tree (near the north…read moreentrance). This was one of our best and most satisfying meals in the area. Attached to the Twenty Nine Palms Inn, the restaurant offered more options for different eaters: a few salads, burgers, specialties and sandwiches. High marks for the grunt burger, Porto burger, and fish tacos (not huge) and the oasis bowl was good. Prices were also not exorbitant, likely because the sandwiches and burgers didn't come with sides. They have both indoor and covered outdoor seating. We thought the service would be slow as we sat outside and seated ourselves but it wasn't bad. The server was nice; when our side orders were forgotten at first, it was quickly rectified when we pointed it out. The bathroom was clean and had adequate aeration. They close 4 and 5 pm, between lunch and dinner. It was quiet when we arrived which was a nice respite.

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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.
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.

Cactus Trails Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated July 2026

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