Got here late so missed out on breakfast (think it end around ~1:30) and had to wait around a half an hour for a table by the door. Classic diner food options and was happy to see a healthier non salad option in the quinoa Buddha bowl. The tofu portion was generous for the total bowl price (~$13 vs ~10 without tofu). My main complaint was the wait for the food actually felt pretty long for a room temp buddha bowl and a sandwich with a small cup of soup. read more

Crossroads Cafe - Quinoa Buddha Bowl with grilled tofu - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Been a while since I left a review, but thought it worth my time to let you know to not waste your time here. Negatives: Probably the worst food experience I've had. Super dry chicken. Flavorless food. Left half of the El Paso wrap uneaten. Bone found in our chicken soup. And, to boot, had to wait 45 minutes. Positive: friendly entry and (when we saw them) wait staff. But, sadly, this doesn't outweigh the just awful food. Ambiance was fine, but nothing noteworthy. read more

Writing this review for Autumn! She was so helpful kind and fast! It was my first time visiting in a long time, but will be back to try more items!! The chicken quesadilla was delicious and my chicken soup was hot and hearty. Thank you for acknowledging me and also being so efficient and supportive love it! Definitely recommend this place, great location and variety in breakfast. See y'all soon! read more

Crossroads Cafe - Go time! Let's eat - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

We went here during a recent vacation and left very disappointed. With the exception of the corn bread, which I thought was quite good, the food was largely mediocre. My youngest daughter ordered Mac and cheese, which she said didn't taste like Mac and cheese (it tasted like only garlic and breadcrumbs). My wife got the Huevos Rancheros, which was just weak salsa over soggy (untoasted/unfried) tortillas, with unseasoned beans and eggs. The rest of my family was equally unimpressed. read more

Crossroads Cafe - Zydeco Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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It was highly recommended to us to stop by Crossroads Cafe while in the JT area, and our experience was just not a good one. We ordered their supposedly popular 'Polenta & Eggs', which comes with 2 eggs, any style, with a side of grilled herbed-polenta, topped with some feta cheese; there was a cup of ranchero sauce on the side. We requested the egg to be over medium, which was actually fried hard; the polenta had absolutely no flavor, and the so-called 'ranchero' sauce was watery and super thin. The meal was also served with a side of black beans and a side of cabbage slaw; we had requested there to be no cilantro, but, of course, the place totally ignored that and there was a huge mound on top of the beans. The sour cream, which was stated in the description to be offered, was non-existent. The cabbage slaw was definitely vinegar-based, but it had a putrid, off-putting odor to it; this was inedible. Staff could have been more friendly and more welcoming; not sure why it's so hard to be dressed in a smile? Super disappointing experience, and we felt that it was such a waste of a trip to stop on by. +inedible food +doesn't adhere to customization requests +unfriendly staff +parking available in lot read more

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The food was really good!! The water had that weird tap water taste tho. The cornbread with my meal was surprisingly not dry. But had to wait an hour for a table, but at least the service was quick. read more

Crossroads Cafe - Zydeco Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Brunch with the girls post JT trip and this cafe was the spot! Lol. We waited 20 minutes for our party of 5 - which was great since there were some fun shops across the street. This cafe is so busy and crowded but worth the food. We got a variety of things for brunch. The omelettes are huge, the eggs benedict was amazing, and the breakfast burrito was good. Their bfast potatoes are seasoned so well. We all definitely took some to go. They are known for their banana bread which they serve with butter on the side, I highly recommend. Delicious! Good food. Amazing service. Add this pit stop for brunch when in the area. read more

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The ratings don't do justice. This Café opens pretty early in the morning, I came to the restaurant for early breakfast around 7:30-8am and it was the best decision we've ever made. I was craving for a good omelette and the omelette I ordered was so good. It was very filling. I added a side of fruit bowl and banana bread (PLEASE TRY THE BANANA BREAD) and they were both pretty good size and the taste was excellent. Will definitely come back when I visit Joshua tree again. Servers were very nice and the inside was very cozy, it was warm as the weather was pretty chilly outside in the morning. Overall, would highly recommend this place! read more

Crossroads Cafe - XRoads Omelet (added bacon, grilled mushrooms, spinach with swiss cheese) and side of banana bread and fruit bowl - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

I see some of the 1-star reviews, and I don't want to invalidate anyone else's experience, but we really enjoyed our experience here. The service isn't like, overt performative friendly (like what we're used to in LA) - more like a quiet kindness that felt fitting to the Joshua Tree area. They don't serve breakfast for dinner, even though it's on the menu, so I, who wanted one of the breakfast scrambles, had to pivot and ended up getting the veggie chili with salad and mac 'n cheese. The veggie chili is so bomb. Just the right amount of heat for us, and the mac 'n cheese was fresh and super comforting. My partner got the seitan burger with the chili cheese fries, and man did those fries hit the spot. read more

Crossroads Cafe - Mac & Cheese, Veggie Chili, Seitan burger. So delicious. - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Crossroads cafe offers one of my favorite perks: free taxidermy to ogle at while you chow down. For my money, the main attraction here is the stuffed bobcat on the wall. At some point in time, someone witnessed this large, stinky cat carcass & thought it was still fresh enough to be reincarnated as a dead action figure version of its former self. Then someone at Crossroads purchased or asked to own this stuffed animal outright. The wonders never cease. I tried the breakfast burrito here. Not too bad. Eggs were sufficiently cooked, and all that jazzercise. I did enjoy the free side of beans. While I was eating, I did notice that this place can get a tad packed or stuffed with people; not unlike the taxidermy bobcat watching over all diners at The Crossroads with its cool, glass eye. read more

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The service in the little caffe was good and fast, the lady was more than welcoming and attended to us right away. The food was decent, normal for breakfast but the coffee was delicious we even went back the day after for coffee. Overall the place is good to have some decent breakfast. read more

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Came in on a Wednesday afternoon and the place was completely empty, which was actually a plus since it made for a calm and quiet lunch. I had two mimosas and they were really good nice balance, not watered down. The food was filling, tasty, and definitely hit the spot. The only downside was the flies inside the restaurant. While eating, we had to constantly shoo them away, which made the experience a little distracting. If they fix that issue, this spot would be a solid go-to for a relaxed meal. read more

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This is a great diner experience! My group mostly got "The Usual" and it was a good amount of delicious food! The staff was friendly and the waitress was quick with orders and refills. The banana bread was amazing. We all got that with our meal and was not disappointed. Egg white omelette was great read more

Crossroads Cafe - Egg White Boulder - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Decent place to get some food but long wait times to get seated + longer wait to get your food. We ordered an omelette and steak tacos - Omelette was good but the steak for the tacos had no seasoning and overall bland. read more

Crossroads Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Great service and attentive staff. Went for lunch. Food was OK, bit small but overpriced. Cooks showed some talent and enthusiasm for their cooking. Next time I will try their breakfasts. read more

Crossroads Cafe - Tacos - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Ok hear me out, food was so good. The burger was obviously fresh, fries hit the spot, and the staff was so nice. So why the 3 stars? Why not 5? Because from the moment we sat down until we got our food, was over an hour. I'm sure there was a reason, but when you have a hungry toddler and a baby who aren't patient, it sucks. So we may try it again, but maybe next time kids stay at home and we don't come super hungry. read more

+ Healthy, filling food. + Cheap too. My pre-1/2marathon meal cost only $16.44 + Polite helpful staff. - There's parking in the back, but no entrance from the back. Have to walk around to the front. + Surprisingly a simple meal here provided enough sustenance for my 1/2marathon at Joshua Tree later that evening. And I hadn't even eaten much earlier that day. Thanks Crossroads for providing me what I needed! read more

Crossroads Cafe doesn't look like much from the outside but the food is interesting and excellent and the staff is welcoming and friendly. It's a local gem! read more

Visually takes me back to the th 1840s. The food and the service takes you to places most restaurants miss. The spinach salad (add warm grilled chicken and artichoke salad): one of the top 10 salads I've ever had. Hands down. Thank you chef Thank you Crossroads staff read more

The wait time was kind of underestimated as they said 20 minutes it ended up being 40, so I recommend making a reservation, especially for Sunday brunch. I ordered vegan soyrizo and hashbrown with vegan scramble. It was pretty good. My friend Stephanie got eggs Benedict. The best part of the experience is the interior decor inside. The staff was all very hard working and friendly. read more

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I wish I got more banana bread to go. It was sooo good! Can't stop thinking about it. Came for breakfast and everything was great. A small and kinda cramped room but full of personality and great decor to look at. read more

We went here for a Valentines Day breakfast. It is vary welcoming and cozy inside. Definitely laid back and a great place to have a slow and easy morning at. The service was friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious! I have the country breakfast and the gravy was so good. The iced tea was so fresh and tasty too. My boyfriend got the pancakes and eggs meal. The pancakes were the best pancakes I've had in a long time. We can't wait to come back and eat here again on our next trip read more

Crossroads Cafe - Country breakfast and pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

This place was delicious! We got the ahi tuna sandwich, breakfast burrito and the grilled banana bread. The ahi tuna sandwich was amazing, and they don't skimp on the size of tuna steak. I also loved the burrito, it was huge! The banana bread was unbelievable. Highly recommend. read more

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Long wait to get a table, even longer wait at the table. With a hungry child, the wait time would have been valuable information. Wait staff hardly checked in with us. Food mediocre. Recommend spending your time elsewhere. read more

Crossroads Cafe was such a wonderful surprise! My friend and I initially picked it because it was close to our Airbnb but the food was absolutely DELICIOUS! I ordered the Pioneer Pesto sandwich and the flavors just melded so well together. Not to mention that they gave me a very generous portion for the side salad and their house vinaigrette was excellent, a little sweet too. We were able to get a table immediately because it was just the two of us, but the restaurant is a little smaller so keep that in mind if you have a large party! Definitely worth the wait though. read more

Crossroads Cafe - Pioneer Pesto and Side Salad - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Terrible food quality: 1. Soup was delivered cold. 2. Country combo with biscuits, gravy, eggs & potatoes was mediocre; mildly sweet with no savory flavor. Also the description states sausage, but there is no sausage! When asked, they say it's in the gravy. Misleading and bad quality at the same time. 3. Corned beef was the grossest thing: literally microwaved a beef pattie crumbles. Avoid this place! read more

We needed to eat before visiting Joshua Tree National Park and picked Crossroads Cafe. What a great find! Cozy. Great service. An interesting menu. And the best chicken quesadilla I've ever had (and I've had many). Everyone at my table enjoyed their lunch and the atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Joshua Tree National Park! And it is walking distance for the Park Station in Joshua Tree! read more

Crossroads Cafe - Chicken Quesadilla - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

DO NOT CROSS THIS ROAD!! It took over an hour to get our food after ordering and we did not order anything complex. The food was bland and cold and it was hard to feel comfortable eating because flies were swarming everywhere. They also forgot parts of the meals when they initially brought it out. For the wait and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant I DO NOT recommend. read more

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Great staff, portions, fair pricing, beer, wine, vegan and vegetarian options. I had the grilled polenta, veggies and black beans made vegan, with added tofu scrambled. Hubs had the turkey club and fries and our friends had avocado toast. Too hungry after 4 hours on the road to get a decent picture. Next time! read more

Was really delicious! I don't understand the low ratings. We really loved our experience.

I LOVE THIS FOOD! I had the runner up omelette with home fried potatoes and grilled banana bread. My heart be still! I will definitely be back next time I'm in Joshua Tree read more

Had our late breakfast here but still it was jam packed with all the people grabbing breakfast. We waited for good 30-40mins at least just to get a seat. Takes time also to get our order and for our order to arrive. Good breakfast, nothing special actually. Very nice servants and they serve breakfast until 4pm. Happy to get a chance to try this but maybe will not go back again specially if the waiting time is too long. read more

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Found this spot after spending the day / weekend camping and exploring Joshua Tree. This place did not disappoint! The service was great (forgot to ask the names of the servers but both gals working were awesome & funny), &the food was good. We got sandwiches & fries (bomb!) and ordered both options of bread pudding for dessert. Fan-fricken-tastic! Would definitely come back the next time we make our way out here. read more

Quick stop for breakfast before we headed out of town. Food was pretty good! Just a classic breakfast, huevos rancheros and not pictured: the cinnamon french toast which was really good too. Our server was really nice and very attentive! Cute spot it's giving small town diner with good food and good vibes. Def recommend! read more

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Quick, reasonably priced, friendly and welcoming! Can't ask for more in a diner! Plus the food is awesome! I love the vegan soyrizo and I'm not even a vegan. The banana bread is a must and the ahi sandwich is somehow the best I've had and that's saying something. Truly a diamond in the dessert. Plus the country town feel is fun! read more

Cute little place perfect for a fuel up breakfast. Stopped in with my parents and we all really enjoyed our food. The Mike's mess was really flavorful, and The Usual was a very generous portion!! Staff was friendly! Definitely will be back when I'm in town again. read more

Crossroads Cafe - Mike's Mess and The Usual - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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Dropped by during my trip. The food was great it was a 10/10 . Customer service was good, a bit of a wait but not unexpected on a Saturday morning. I got the breakfast sandwich which I highly recommend. We will definitely come back! read more

Crossroads Cafe - Wall decor! - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

my bf and i went to jt for the weekend, we were looking for a brunch spot and found this place down from where we stayed! we were quoted 45-1hr wait which ended being an hour and a half. Everyone here is super nice! we ordered the usual and mikes mess with sausage. very simple and good, nothing crazy but would go here again! its a very nice location right next to the farmers market and little shops right by! read more

Crossroads Cafe - the usual and mike's mess - Cafes Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

My boyfriend and I stopped here for some breakfast. Upon initial entry the hostess was super rude and seemed like she didn't know what she was doing. We had to wait 45 minutes to be seated which wasn't a big deal. It is very packed, there's not a lot of parking space available. When we were seated, we were greeted by our servers, which were exceptional. They were two girls who were super sweet and offered great service. I had the burger and I believe my boyfriend has a French toast he said it taste like any ordinary French toast, but we both agreed that my burger was one of the best burgers we've ever had. The place is super small. It's located on like a shopping strip I would recommend coming just ignore the rudeness of the hostess. read more

lady who took my phone order was very rude. i picked up my items and went home to realize half my order was missing . I called them and now they are closed. The food I did receive was trash. Maybe because they were closing they just rushed it idk. I'm a 40 year resident and I won't be going back. Very disappointe! read more