Spacious place with plenty of seating. There are both breakfast staples and coffees as well as lunch options. Service can be quite slow so be ready to chill. We got a cappuccino with almond milk which was pretty good, a prickly pear palmer (very sweet but not bad just different that what I expected), avocado tartine (ok) and sausage, egg and cheddar sandwich (pretty tasty). They have some parking spots in the back and street parking around. read more

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Went in on a Saturday morning, and it wasn't too busy. You order first before sitting. I had the avocado tartine with hard-boiled egg and an iced matcha latte. Both were delicious and came out quickly. I dined inside, the atmosphere was nice, and I loved the music. Thank you! read more

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Nice, airy cafe with light fare! Dog-friendly patio and good takeaway options. Busy with a line on a weekend morning but service was prompt. Not a BLT connoisseur but my BLTA here was five stars. Really flavorful; I cleaned my plate. Oat matcha was mid, but still refreshing. read more

Frontier Café - BLTA and iced oat matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

First of all, I will definitely be back here! Secondly, the staff was very helpful and kind! My husband and I went for the coffee as I'm a self declared coffee connoisseur, so I LOVE trying coffee from different shops but this was hands down one of the best cups of coffee I've had. This place won me over more when I looked over at their menu and was in disbelief that they offered GLUTEN FREE BREAD!! A rare find indeed. I swear this sandwich was the best sandwich ever! I loved the vibe in this place as well! It was busy when we arrived but I noticed everyone receiving their order fairly promptly. I have to give a shout out to the whole staff. The young ladies were very friendly. We look forward to our next trip here read more

Frontier Café - Chicken Salad Sandwich with Gluten free bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

The vegan blt was pretty good! It was more like a tempeh sandwich but it still hit. It was a tiny bit too salty in some parts of the sandwich but I liked it it was well sauced up and so many greens lol. Forgot to take a pic but the beetroot latte with oat milk was soooo good. I don't think it had espresso tho read more

Frontier Café - Vegan BLT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Such a gem in the desert! Frontier Café is cozy, inviting, and has plenty of seating...including the cutest window spots and a charming front covered patio that's perfect for soaking up that desert vibe. The staff was so friendly, and the coffee was on point. I had their iced unsweetened mango black tea; super refreshing. Oh and the tomato jam toast with goat cheese, which was absolutely delicious. Their selection of toasts and sweet treats was wild (in the best way). Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to whenever I'm in the area! read more

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Decent menu (as long as you're not gluten free cuz they only GF bread choice they have is Udi's. ) Espresso drinks are weak--if you want a quality coffee, this is not your spot. Staff is hit or miss, either grounded humans being totally on top of it or staff turned away from the counter laughing over whatever's on their phones while you wait at the counter for them to look up. Seems like some more loving quality control from management, some real espresso machine training, and some good Spotify playlists could really upgrade this spot to a place more locals would want to be regulars a. But I just get the feeling the owners don't really care about any of this stuff cuz they have the tourists. It's sad to have such a hi desert institution be so mediocre. read more

Wonderful food and they offer gluten free toast. The restaurant is spacious bother inside and out, and there are some share-table options. The staff are always friendly and super efficient. Non-gendered bathrooms are clean. If like an ideal cafe for working or hanging with friends that also offers yummy food. Check it out! read more

Really kind and welcoming staff here. Food is yummy too! Definitely a spot that I come to frequently.

My friends and I stopped here for a quick breakfast Monday morning. They have tons of coffee & tea options and a variety of sandwiches and pastries. I opted for a prickly pear palmer lemonade and a classic egg sandwich. The prickly pear palmer was sooo good!!! Refreshing and sweet. The classic egg sandwich was also yummy. The egg was fluffy and paired well with the herb mayo and soft brioche bun. Service was friendly and quick! One of my friends got the blackberry coffee and it was delicious! We took everything to go but I would've loved chilling inside. The vibes are cool western decor. read more

Frontier Café - Prickly Pear Palmer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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We were recommended here for breakfast while staying in Joshua Tree, and it wasn't that long of a drive from there. It's a pretty large, open cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating (and they allow dogs in the outdoor seating!). It's great for a quick bite, a sit down meal, or a place to catch up on a bit of work. Breakfast was pretty good! Really enjoyed the classic egg sandwich - well-toasted bun, and the herb Mayo brought the whole sandwich together. Lox bagel was also tasty - could've used a few more capers, but an overall delicious bagel. They have a pretty good cafe menu option, too. The drinks we got were pretty good. They were unfortunately out of all of our first picks for coffee drinks, which was a bit disappointing. Parking was only street parking while we were here, but there were plenty of options. A good stop for breakfast. read more

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Solid to-go spot when you're in Joshua Tree. We came here for a quick breakfast before heading out for a long drive back. It seemed like a lot of people were thinking the same because the line was very long and it took us almost 30 minutes to get our food in the morning. I wanted to try something unique so I got the everything bagel with a cashew artichoke spread ($4.75). The bagel was pretty toasty and while the spread was good, it was way more chunky than I thought it would be, so it was pretty hard to actually spread evenly on my bagel. Overall, it was good, but I might make the trek to drive further out and try to find a spot that is less busy. read more

Frontier Café - bagel with cashew artichoke spread ($4.75) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

If you're looking for a good cup of coffee & local Joshua Tree vibes, Frontier is the place for you! Counter staff were very helpful! I bought some Joshua Tree coffee to bring back to the east coast & they were happy to ground the beans for me. I had their fruit & yogurt bowl which was an absolutely yummy & healthy start to my day! Will definitely be back!! read more

Frontier Café - Outside patio ambience - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

One of my favorite coffee shops I came across in Yucca Valley! Came here twice during my stay and each time ordered a Hot Pistachio Latte with Oat milk! My friends and I all ordered different drinks and the top favorite was the pistachio latte, sugar free vanilla and mochas! The staff is extremely friendly and open to providing suggestions if you're unsure of what to try. We didn't get a chance to taste any of the food but the Tuna Melt looked really promising because they make everything fresh to order. I loved the decor and overall vibe of this place. It was very welcoming and cozy! I could even imagine this as a great place to work remote read more

Frontier Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

We went to Joshua Tree for my friend's bachelorette weekend, and stopped here on our way out of town. - Incredible coffee & tea - Delicious food! - Friendly and helpful staff - Love the ambiance inside and on the patio We really liked everything we ordered: - Drip coffee with cream - Oat milk matcha - Decaf oat milk latte with vanilla - Tomato soup - Breakfast sandwich - Avocado tartine (photo included) - Everything bagel with vegan cashew artichoke spread (photo included) read more

Frontier Café - Avocado Tartine (Avocado spread on Levain with Pickled Red Onion, Hot Ajvar (red pepper & walnut relish), Fresh Mint and Dill) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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Absolutely delicious! Frontier Café never disappoints -- their sandwiches and coffee are incredible, and the customer service is always so friendly and welcoming. They also have the cutest merchandise, which makes it hard to leave without picking something up. Love this place and will definitely be back next time we visit ! read more

Great coffee with a vibe! I had an oat milk latte and my husband had a cold brew and both were excellent. My son had a hot chocolate which he said was very good. Service was super friendly too. Definitely stop here if you're passing through. read more

food was good but service was awful. my friends and i didn't really appreciate getting rude looks and sarcasm from the girl that took our order. she was tall, red short hair, glasses. it doesn't cost much to be friendly, she can learn a thing or two from her coworkers who called out our order. read more

Nice little Cafe, very airy and has a bohemian vibe. I had the blt sandwich which came on a very nice bread, the bacon was perfectly cooked, the tomatoes were massive and very juicy delicious. The service was good and try the ice tea with the prickly pear flavoring, quite tasty. read more

Frontier Café - Inside the Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Ordered fiber 500m service but when you receive order confirmation, they change it to the 1g service at a higher price. They say that they no longer offer 500m service even though you can still find 500m offers on the website. read more

Friendly staff, good coffee, and good coffee and vibe vibe vibes, so we'll be back will be back!

The Green Dream sandwich is sooooo good. Drinks are always great too. The prickly pear lemonade is super refreshing. This place can get busy but it's always worth the wait. read more

Frontier was a perfect start to my Friday! I was in Joshua Tree / Yucca Valley for a quick-cation. After a gorgeous mother nature day in Joshua Tree National Park and having a semi-fasting night -- going to Frontier Café for the most important meal of the day was perfect! Of course at 6:30am I'm in bed Yelping around for some breakfast spots. This popped up as the first location. The name of course caught my eye (being a big Disneyland dork, I thought Frontierland lol). Also my friend was vegetarian and he is selective on coffee. This spot looked great -- they have what looks like customizable and special coffee and their avocado toast looks delicious. For me -- I was eying the Lox Bagel. I need my omega-3! I got a Lavender Latte; so good! Love myself some sweet aroma in the morning where I immerse in nature and the frontier. The bagel and lox hit the spot. I love capers and lemon. So refreshing and with the smooth cream cheese. Totally delightful! The overall vibe is local. They use Joshua Tree Coffee, which I love. No wonder why the coffee tasted un-Starbucks. They have local artist work on the walls and even sell some local gifts. It's charming. It definitely was the hippie/vegan/desert vibe. Bo-ho had a little influence too. There is inside and outdoor patio seating. Parking is behind their adobe orange building or on the street. The staff that worked there were super sweet as well. I just love local mom-and-pop places like this. Great vibe and energy! read more

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A favorite spot in Yucca Valley! Frontier Cafe is a made to order light bites and coffee shop. You order at the counter and can sit in their indoor or outdoor space. There is one table for large groups, but otherwise, tables are for smaller parties. The food and drink here is a stand out! I had a delicious BLT with avocado that came with such a tasty aioli on it. Bacon was so crispy and cooked perfectly. Really good! I also ordered a matcha latte and appreciated they had all the alt milk choices available and lots of syrups in case you want to spice things up. Lavender syrup in my matcha is my favorite. read more

Frontier Café is such a great stop in the Joshua Tree area. The vibe is relaxed and artsy, the staff is welcoming, and the food is fresh with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The coffee is smooth and tasty, and the outdoor seating is perfect if you bring a dog. A cozy spot to grab breakfast, lunch, or just hang out with good coffee. read more

Stopped here on the way out of town since The Sourdough Cafe down the street (our original plan) was closed. What a major disappointment for me...I was looking forward to my first cup of joe for the day. What I ordered was an Iced Cold Brew with SF vanilla syrup and oat milk. What I first got was a plain cold brew...no biggie, I figured they could easily make it right. Took it back, and was given an overfilled cup of bitter, watered down, curdled, trash of a coffee. We didn't have time to have them make it again..the line to pick up coffees were long, and honestly I was too irritated to deal with it again. Threw it away. His BLT was good and my Lox Bagel was just ok, not worth $15+ Seems like a tourist trap and a barista that may be too overwhelmed to care. Oh, and since it was so overfilled, I spilled coffee on my shirt when I tried to carefully sip it. The dining area was cool, and clean for being super busy. I left in a crappy mood. Now on to find a Starbucks.. read more

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We didn't expect too much looking up coffee spots here in Joshua Tree. We stumbled across Frontier Cafe based off of their Yelp review and we were decently surprised of their selection! After a very thorough inspection and analysis of the menu, we decided to go with the prickly pear palmer and the honey lavender latte. The prickly pear palmer had a nice sweet and sour tangy taste with a dash of iced tea flavor. It was such a refreshing drink while being in the desert. The honey lavender latte has hints of floral with a warm, sweet honey base. It's a very likely drink for individuals who don't want to be completely wired from the caffeine. Expect this place to have long lines because of their great drinks. The people in the back are churning out food and drinks as fast as they can so I commend them for their hard work. read more

Love the green veggie sandwich!! A great spot for lunch, coffee, to read, or cook off while shopping. Friendly service and nice seating inside and out. read more

DELICIOUS coffee & sandwiches! Visited Joshua Tree for the first time and my parents and I made our first stop here on a Friday mid-afternoon! A bit of a line (7 people before us when we arrived) but for good reason! I'm from LA and this shop is on par with amazing quality coffee. The vibe is hipster-like filled with so many cooler people than myself (the fashion here is superb!) It's attached to/next door to a touristy hipster $$$ cute clothing shop filled with boho clothes, Tees, cards, magnets, candles and more! (Coffee + shopping-- a great combo right?!) Our coffee came out within reasonable time, but the sandwiches... a while. We waited ~10 minutes to order food in line, ~10 minutes for drinks to come out (after ordering), and ~30 minutes for sandwiches to come out (after ordering)... but worth it! They have 3 bathroom stalls in the back. Overall, a must-stop place if you're a coffee lover like myself and also happen to be hungry for some food! read more

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As much as I love Frontier Cafe for many reasons ... today ... I'm extremely disappointed by the amount of tuna salad in my tuna sandwich ... it was sparse and not even covering the sandwich from edge to edge..., I feel cheated and when I go back to Frontier Cafe..., I will be sure to ask them to make amends .., for this read more

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We made the mistake to go on a Sunday. The breakfast portions were small and it too over 30 mins for 2 drinks. Then we still had to wait over 30 mins for our two sandwiches. Definitely a place for people with patience or learning to be patient lol vibe was nice. read more

Been here several times and it's usually hit or miss. I asked for a toasted bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was cold and not toasted and they put the cream cheese on and didn't put it on the side like usual. They also put it in a paper bag to go even though I said we were staying to eat. This is not the first time this has happened. The inconsistency is not good. read more

Food was great exactly what I ordered vegan. Service came in just a few minutes. I enjoyed the window seat inside was not crowded as it was hot outside and a few enjoyed it there. It's not the first time I've gone there. Won't be the last. Also love the ownership, family pride.‍ read more

The best coffee shop in Yucca Valley! We stopped here for coffee every day of our trip. Excellent lattes, good breakfast sandwiches. Service was always friendly and fast. Plenty of seating, clean restrooms and free wifi. No complaints, this is my go to spot in the area. read more

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The food is amazing and drinks for a really good such a cute vibe however it is so packed and although we ordered ahead of time just be aware, you will be waiting 45-1 hour for your order. There are no pets allowed inside unless they are service animals which is good to keep in mind.. and despite the long wait, the service was amazing as we did order an item incorrectly, and they fixed it. No problem. As for the ambiance very cool spot in Joshua tree. read more

I love to try new coffee places when I am traveling, and Frontier did not disappoint! I was pleased to see they were open on July 4th as I didn't want chain coffee. I got a large latte with whole milk. Added some cinnamon and nutmeg. Latte was a solid 4+ stars. Loved the ambiance - sort of a western/Mission style, with comfy couches, big tables and tall tin ceilings. read more

So so yummy! Very fast and friendly service. Plenty of seating arrangements inside and out. VERY spacious. Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options. They even have a condiment and utensil station for those who need extra! This place is very casual and laidback for those who want to read a book, eat breakie and drink coffee. Prices are very affordable! I honestly prefer this over the Joshua coffee shop. You can never go wrong with a simple, yet comforting cafe like this. Thank you!!! read more

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I've only come here for coffee but this place is always busy when I got in Sundays. Coffee is solid. I haven't tried the food but it looks really fresh and good. People working always are friendly. Check this place out. read more

Very busy and crowded spot serving breakfast, lunch, and coffee. We were there for about an hour, and I never saw the line die down. You order at the register first, then find a table and they'll deliver your food. I noticed a lot of people get to go, but by the time we got our food, we could all sit at the table. The coffee wasn't that great as other reviews have said... but the sandwiches were YUMMY Most of our group got an egg sandwich with avo & bacon served on a super soft brioche bun. The egg was actually very fluffy and I liked the creaminess of the avocado I got the BLT, which was equally as good! Sourdough sandwich bread stuffed with a good amount of bacon , lettuce, tomato, and a nice mayo spread. I liked that this didn't make you feel too heavy after Recommend for the food, but I'd try somewhere else for drinks read more

Frontier Café - Blt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

I always stop here on my way to Twentynine Palms--and I absolutely love it! The food is consistently great, the coffee hits the spot every time, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It's become a go-to part of my trip and never disappoints. Highly recommend making this a regular stop if you're passing through! read more