The pancakes were incredible, so large they could easily feed more than one person. All of our eggs came out perfect, like someone in the kitchen understands timing instead of guessing and hoping for the best. Our server LeRoy was a rockstar and on another level. Not the usual, "I'll check on you once and disappear into the void." This was someone who moved with purpose, like they actually cared about keeping things running smoothly and remembering the small details. Every interaction felt intentional, not scripted. Between the generous portions, genuine attentive service and thoughtful presentation, it was an awesome experience start to finish. Easily some of the best service I've ever had. The kind of service that makes you forget you're just there to eat and actually enjoy the whole environment. Rare, but apparently still possible. read more

JT Country Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Classic diner vibes, homey hosts. Anthony Bourdain was here! Ordered the breakfast burrito classic (no added meat) with country potatoes and avocado in side + salsa. It was a pretty decent breakfast burrito. Tastes a little sweet, good amount of eggs and the potatoes arent burnt which i always worry about. I like the onion taste as well. The avocado and salsa on side is good add on to add flavor. Overall a classic/solid breakfast and lunch stop in Yucca Valley. read more

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We came to Joshua Tree for the Saturday market--they have excellent vegetables and other items. After walking around for a bit, we decided to give JT Country Kitchen a try. There was a small line when we arrived, so I put our name in, and the wait was about 25 minutes. We ended up sitting outside. A server came over to take our drink order, but we weren't quite ready to order food yet. When he came back, we still had a few questions about the menu. Another staff member stopped by, answered everything for us, and took our order. The service was great--everyone seemed to work together rather than sticking to specific tables. For food, my wife had the special, a corned beef sandwich. My mom ordered a hamburger with chips, and I went with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and biscuits and gravy. Everything was very good, and you could tell it was made fresh. They also make their juices in-house, which was a nice touch. Overall, a really good experience with great food and friendly, team-oriented service. read more

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Came across this place without previously looking it up and it was very good diner food. Everything tastes fresh and the staff were really nice and helpful. You can tell everyone works together like a great team and they made sure to check in at the table frequent enough. Ofc it's going to be hot if you are sitting outside because you are in the desert but the food and ice water was great combo for being in this area read more

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This place never disappoints. We had another excellent breakfast here yesterday and we plan to return again this morning. The service is outstanding and it's such a cute spot to dine inside or outside. Can't go wrong there. read more

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The reason why this place nearly lost 5 stars is because the waitress did not mention anything about there being an up charge for having sausage in the gravy of the chicken fried steak. It was brought up as an option m, but forgot to tell me about the price. Other than that, the food was great. The orange juice was fresh. The pancake my wife ordered was massive and thank God she just ordered 1 because 2 pancakes would've been too much. I would come back here but now I'll know to ask the right questions. read more

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As many places in Joshua Tree, this place took an hour to wait for but I absolutely enjoyed the food. The tomato soup was bomb, hamburger was juicy, and the potatoes were amaaazayn. The waiter we had was so kind and even gave us some of his suggestions which, he was absolutely right about. We sat outside and it was pretty cute but also pretty cold. They have heaters but it wasn't heating up much :') read more

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Well, on a generic Tuesday after a 35 min wait we were seated and then waited another hour for our food! As someone else mentioned, no one checked on us. Pancakes had horrible texture and were overcooked on the bottom Generic breakfast burrito Bbq Pulled pork on gluten free bread was delicious! Notably they had gluten free hash browns and potato salad , once I asked the waiter but not specified on the menu Child ate the burger without complaint Will not be returning Open daily 7-3. We saw people try to be seated at 2:46 and they were refused. read more

JT Country Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Brunch in Joshua tree perfectly lands here at Country Kitchen, at the intersection of hearty breakfast foods and cowboy comforts. It was easy to find street parking in the area, put our names on the waitlist, and walk around the area. For a group of 4, we waited just under an hour. Well worth the wait! The menu diversifies the usual palette of meat, eggs, and biscuits, but all flavors are good. The staff is friendly and tries to be attentive despite how busy and packed the crowd is. We had an issue with a long hair on a plate and they swiftly corrected the issue with a new plate. The environment is comfortably shaded and you don't feel the outside heat too badly. read more

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Solid desert diner vibes with good biscuits and gravy and quick friendly service. There's a popular outdoor seating area and good stick-to-your-ribs breakfast options. My partner loves Bourdain and was delighted to see his photo on the wall with the owner, showing he'd been here. Partner got the cinnamon roll French toast and really liked it, but wasn't a fan of the cinnamony syrup running into his eggs. One of the better breakfasts we had in the area and it opens up earlier than most places if you want to get an early start at the park. read more

JT Country Kitchen - Biscuits and sausage gravy on the side, bacon and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Their breakfast is soo good and as you can tell by the photos the pancakes are huge! I really really loved my pesto sandwich. This seemed to be a seasonal item at the time so not sure if they still have it. If they do I 100% recommend! The sauce and textures were on point! Also, the staff are super friendly and all have super unique styles. Love the welcoming/family atmosphere. Will always come back when visiting JT. read more

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We were excited to check this place out because of the good reviews and tasty looking food pictures here. The good: -We didn't have to wait long to be sat. -The breakfast burrito was good -Charming, quirky, desert ambiance The bad: -The food took a little over 40 minutes to come out and we were haaangry. -In those 40+ minutes there were no server check-ins or explanation -The food was really cold when it did come out- especially the pancakes -It was pretty pricey for what it is- $6 for orange juice, $3 to add guac, ~$18 plates. I wanted to love this place, but we wouldn't return. read more

We've been wanting to try this place for a while now and so happy we finally got to! This place gets pretty crowded on the weekends so recommend coming earlier in the morning. The service was great and all the waiters are super friendly. I got a country fried steak and my husband got the prime steak. Both were delicious! Next time I want to try the pancakes, they looked delicious and huge for only $5! We sat at the counter and enjoyed the AC, the outdoor patio area looked really nice as well. Highly recommend coming here for some good home cooked breakfast/brunch meals! read more

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Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! My boyfriend and I came here with our dogs and were able to have a coffee and iced tea while we waited for our table. Once seated, the service was wonderful -- attentive and warm, but not too much. And the food was even better. I got the pancakes (they're HUGE! Beware!) and my boyfriend got the biscuits and gravy. Both were super satisfying! We'd definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast! Just know, you'll want to arrive earlier than 9am if you don't want to wait more than 20 minutes OH, and it was very affordable! A huge plus considering the current state of our economy! read more

Came here on Sunday around 11am and the wait was about an hour and 15 minutes so keep that in mind. They have a huge menu and mostly it's reasonably priced with gratuity included for groups of 6 or more. Some things on the menu were better than others in my opinion; the omelette and burger could have been seasoned a bit more and the hash browns were so crispy it was hard to bite down on parts of it. Over all it was a pleasant experience and I would definitely return. * I would like to add that all the staff we came in contact with was polite and accommodating, thank you all! read more

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BE PREPARED TO WAIT Desert time for these folk, but I'm city time. They let us know it would be 35 min for first available, ended up waiting 1hr and ten minutes. Then the food took another 20. I ate the food in 20 minutes. Was it worth it? despite the inconvenience, the food was okay. I got a pancake and a breakfast burrito. Protein is a separate charge. You can't mess up a breakfast burrito. The texture was chewy and gooey. The only thing bad about ordering the burrito was that the salsa provided on the side wasn't flavorful. But it is what it is. The pancake made me less mad about waiting. It was huge, and it was on the griddle just enough so that the inside was just a bit raw. Might not sound good to most people but that how I like my pancakes. I didn't experience the great customer service this place is known for. The flies attended to me more. It's outdoors in the dessert so be prepared to fight them off your plates. Can't get my time back. read more

JT Country Kitchen - Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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Delicious breakfast and coffee. The single pancake is huge! loved the cinnamon pancakes and French toast. read more

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Ordered Allie's Ride, the vegan breakfast plate, and it was exactly what you want after a desert morning. Simple, hearty, and done right. The potatoes were well-seasoned and crispy, and the mix of spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers was fresh and satisfying without trying too hard to be fancy. The real win, though, is the vibe. This place feels like an old Joshua Tree staple -- cool, laid-back, a little dusty in the best way, with character you can't fake. The kind of spot where climbers, locals, and travelers all end up at the same counter. Comfort food, good portions, fair prices, and that classic high-desert atmosphere. Would absolutely come back. read more

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Very disappointed with the food here. The long wait times are not really worth it. The service was good which I can appreciate, but it seemed like only one cook was available as we waited what seemed like 40 mins before it started coming. We shared the banana pancake and the country fried steak. The banana pancake had good flavor, but was burned on the bottom and my country fried steak was a little small and some parts were salty. The heat outside was already making us need water so the saltiness didn't help so much. read more

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This is our Go to for breakfast when we visit Joshua tree. They have a patio for when it's nice out that's doggie friendly but if there is a wait on the weekend and there's only a few of you sit at the counter no wait and hopefully Marla is working she's the best She's so funny! JT sandwiche is the fave menu item read more

Tried this spot on a Tuesday morning and was able to find a table right away, which was a nice start. I ordered the spicy tuna melt and it was absolutely delicious! My friends enjoyed their French toast and pancake as well. The mimosa I had was also really good. Service was a little on the slower side, and a few items were forgotten at first, but once our server remembered, she brought them out quickly. It seemed like the kitchen was pretty busy, so I get it. Overall, tasty food, good drinks, and worth a visit! read more

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The food was generally pretty good but wow, we waited an unexpected 40ish mins for our food. The waiters were all very nice though. I got the country breakfast with over easy eggs, country potatoes, corned beef and a side of chocolate chip pancake. Corned beef was a bit greasy but overall, it was good! Pancake was the biggest I've ever seen but very worth it for an additional $3. I liked how cakey it was with mini chocolate chips! My husband got a burger with a side of potato salad that I was obsessed with. I tried my friend's tomato soup and while it was pretty tomato-y, I wasn't a fan of the texture. It was almost like a mousse/foam instead of soup. read more

JT Country Kitchen - Country breakfast with over easy eggs, corned beef hash, country potatoes. Side of chocolate chip pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Place is nice and friendly. However, this is by far the longest time i've waited for 4 KIDS meals. Ordered at 8:50am. Got our food at 9:45am. read more

If you love stir fry definitely a must try bbq chicken quesadillas is full of flavor pink lemonade and nectarines hard seltzer are a refreshing taste in this hot heat read more

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Wait time was a lie, they told us 30minutes and we waited close to an hour. Food was average nothing too special. Pancake are big literally the same size as the entire plate. Our server was real friendly. read more

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I want to tell everyone don't go here bc I'm selfish and I want to be able to get in lmao.... but, y'all: This place is fire. The waitresses were all sweet as country peach pie, there were constantly people checking in on us. I'm so excited we got seated at the counter, it was the best olskool diner experience. It's a comfortably cramped space in there, there's an older AC unit blowing relentlessly, rubbin' shoulders with your neighbor at the counter. It just brought back memories of growing up and going to diners as a kid back in the 80s. It looked like a totally different, more modern experience sitting at the tables outside, but I totally preferred the other. We got there around 930 am on a Saturday, quick 10- minute wait. The hostess informed us we could grab a drink in the back while we waited and by the time we finished our micheladas we got seated inside. I ordered the chicken fried steak and gravy, country potatoes and eggs and my husband ordered the Denver omelette and both SLAPPED. Two strong coffees and they kept the refill offers coming. Honestly perfect experience from start to finish, thanks JT Country Kitchen! We'll be back =) read more

JT Country Kitchen - Chicken fried steak, over-medium eggs, country potatoes, sourdough. Yum - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

JT Country Kitchen is an adorable place in the center of Joshua Tree off Hwy 62, next door to the JT Trading Post. A few tables and a bar inside and a large patio outside. No wifi. Big portions. Delicious home cooking. Friendly service (like you're a regular). In house make OJ and some other non in house juices. Parking right in front but if it's full then just park on the next street. Get a side of pancake (it's bigger than the plate)! read more

JT Country Kitchen - Choco banana pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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The best American breakfast in town, but my favorites are some of the Asian dishes created by the previous owner. "New" owners Rex and Sarah have kept this place as great as it was when it was pretty much the only place to eat in town. Old timey authenticity and service combined with a cool, casual funkiness adds up to lines on the weekend but it's worth the wait. (Local for 30+ years) read more

First of all, shout out to our server Leeroy for being an absolute vibe. -The LA girls This place was DELICIOUS. We did have to wait about an hour to get seated, but it was 100% worth it. Our group of 7 all loved our food. The portions are huge -- definitely big enough to share between two people if you're not super hungry. Do yourself a favor and GET THE PANCAKES. They were buttery, soft, and so incredibly good. I can't wait to come back next time I'm in Joshua Tree! read more

Good food and good service! I had a soyrizo breakfast burrito with no potatoes and it was really good! My friend had cinnamon French toast, delish. My hubby had the biscuits and gravy , eggs and hash browns, all good except could have used a bit more gravy. Last plate was steak and eggs. Steak was pretty tender but very dry, not worth the price. Overall decent stop when in town for the weekend. read more

Came here for breakfast on our weekend visit here to celebrate my birthday. We had a party of 7 and it was about a 45 minute wait on a Saturday morning. It was a cute restaurant, good amount of seats! The decor and the style of everything felt very cute. We ordered country fried steak and eggs and the biscuits and gravy. And I thought the food was good, thought the gravy could be a little more flavorful or something but I do like a little more salt than other people. The service was amazing, our waitress was so nice. Even at the end they mentioned my birthday after we paid and brought me a candle on a biscuit just to sing to me. read more

JT Country Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

The pancakes here are HUGE! The shredded potatoes were perfectly crunchy on the outside. Everything came out pretty quickly, but get here early because the wait does get long. You can sit inside or outside. They are super dog friendly, so if you are sensitive about that then this probably isn't your vibe. Overall, it's a solid breakfast spot in the desert. read more

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Had the country fried steak here today, and it was legit. Absolutely fresh, not frozen, gravy made in house. Perfection. Also, having a brunch mimosa might seem basic, but made with fresh squeezed orange juice and sipping while we wait for a table - elevated, highest score on that! Leroy was awesome, great service and so friendly. Love this place. read more

JT Country Kitchen - Eating at the counter at JT Country Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Such a cute place. Both inside and patio are so charming. We were sat outside, greeted by our friendly server Leroy. Food came out quick with large portions and so delicious! Wish I had something this good close to home. Amazing breakfast spot might have to return tomorrow. read more

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Staying in Joshua Tree for a few days and came as a family for Easter breakfast/lunch. It was so good. Waitress was amazing - don't remember her name but she was born in Paris! She was incredible. The entire staff were great. Food yummy! Omelets, club sandwich, pancakes. Delicious. read more

The giant size pancake was hot and very delicious. I also ordered a bacon lettuce and tomato on sourdough bread. Almost forgot I ordered and enjoyed a cup of homemade chili with cheese and chopped onions. Service great We did have to wait about 20 minutes for a table even though we were between breakfast and lunch. The fresh squeezed OJ was just okay. read more

JT Country Kitchen - Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Great food with variety and a bit of something for everyone. I went for breakfast specifically and it was great. They were pretty busy so there was a bit of a wait but everything that made it to our table was done with care and attention to detail. The place hosts indoor and outdoor seating. Fits the desert aesthetic well and is overall a very comfortable spot to stop by! read more

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Tiny, charming restaurant right outside the entrance of JT National Park. They also have outdoor seating to accommodate the crowds. We showed up at 7AM on a Saturday, as soon as they opened. By 7:30AM, the inside was full and people had to sit outside. This place is very popular and subject to long waits the later you go. Food was great and the portions were generous. They have a lot of ways to accolades vegans or vegetarians too. Service was kind and quick. This place is a gem. Go early to avoid a wait. read more

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How good is it? Well, it's the only breakfast spot where I purposely order too much so I can take some home for later. The breakfast sandwich and pancakes are amongst the best I've ever had. There will be a line on weekends, but it's sooo worth the wait. Or just get there bright and early and don't wait at all :) read more

Had a late breakfast at JT Country Kitchen after spending a Tuesday morning at Joshua Tree National Park. There was no wait for a table and the service was excellent. The staff takes pride in their food. I had the Big Biscuit Combo, a huge meal with eggs, bacon, sausage, country potatoes, and two gigantic biscuits covered with gravy. The biscuits were dry and the gravy didn't have much flavor. The best thing was the country kitchen potatoes-- wow they were good. My sister had the World Famous Buttermilk Pancake. It was huge, but she said it was undercooked and gummy inside. I gave her my bacon and she said it was okay. Overall disappointing, especially because the restaurant was recommended by Anthony Bourdain on one of his shows. read more

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