How has I never been here? Granted it doesn't have a lot of curb appeal and the inside isn't fancy…read more Order at the counter and they bring you your food. Sandwiches, salads, drinks. But, they know how to cook! The Vegan BLT and the Tuna Melt were near perfect (and I have had my fair share of both). Good bread, good mayo, good "bacon", flavorful tuna, good cheese, heirloom tomatoes.... Seriously, you will not find better, anywhere. So if driving through 29 Palms, do yourself a favor and grab a bite. Oh and the store next door has some hipster cute stuff, too. Enjoy!

The place is large and well decorated, with some nice art on the walls and plenty of seating. Has a…read moregreat vibe with friendly staff members. The drinks were ok, with competitive prices and ok taste. We got: Ube latte - nice and purple color but the flavor sadly wasn't super tasty:( they sweeten it with honey Cold brew - huge amount for the price of $5! Standard cold brew not bad

Okay, being totally honest, this wasn't the absolute best food of our entire Joshua Tree-Palm…read moreSprings trip, but a close 2nd. BUT it was definitely the biggest, most positive surprise when it came to expectations vs. actual quality! We landed in Palm Springs late in the evening and were starving on our way out to Joshua Tree. After a quick Yelp search for something open past 7-8pm, this spot popped up. We pulled into a super quiet parking lot and found this tiny little place. Looking at it from the outside, we honestly figured it would just be a quick, forgettable pitstop. Boy, were we wrong. For starters, the place was relatively full for a Tuesday evening! We ordered the duck confit nachos, the kimchi bulgogi sandwich, and the pony wings. Wow! Granted, our expectations were unfairly low walking in, but this turned out to be probably our second-best meal of the entire week--and we ate out every single day! It absolutely crushed it in terms of exceeding expectations. It also helped that we happened to be there on a Wednesday, so all the wines were half-priced! Unfortunately, since we weren't familiar with the area, we didn't know exactly how much further we had to drive to our accommodations, so we couldn't imbibe more in such a welcoming environment. (Missed opportunity, but safety first!) Oh, and definitely save room for dessert--their pie with ice cream of the day was delicious too! If you are passing through, do not sleep on this place. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area!

The Tiny Pony is a cool little spot. The decor is kind of all over the place but it works and fits…read morethe desert vibe. Got the Tiny Pony burger and it was really good. Proper smash burger with crispy edges and a juicy center. The patties had great flavor and didn't need anything extra. Came with homemade chips which were actually really good and easy to keep picking at. Service was good and everything came out without a long wait. Simple, tasty, and a spot I'd come back to.

This place is delicious! Word of mouth brought me here and I'll definitely return…read more I do have one complaint for the owners, Why wouldn't you enable credit card tipping for your servers? There's no way I'm ordering food and not leaving the server something. Do us all a favor and enable tipping so I don't have to go out of my way to get cash.

Quaint spot with homestyle food. I can tell that this is a local spot because there were a lot of…read morefamilies and retirees present. The food was solid. I had their pancakes and they were so big! I only finished one of them. The hash-browns were also delicious. The staff were also nice. If you're gonna tip bring cash!!

I love La Copine. It always impresses. Great food, and easily, the best-prepared, most delicious…read morefood in Morongo Basin (Wonder Valley-29 Palms-Joshua Tree-Yucca Valley-Morongo Valley). This time, I had the Steak Sando (crispy wagyu ribeye, salted cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, horseradish, pain de mie), which was cooked to perfection. The horseradish added a nice little "bite" to the food without being overwhelming, and the wagyu and sauce were amazing. As a bonus, the service is always friendly, smiling, and attentive (but not too attentive), and the people who come here are often smiling and friendly as well. I am giving this five stars. This is a restaurant that would earn five stars no matter what location it was in, whether a large, cosmopolitan city or out here in the rural high desert. It's good by any measure. Absolutely recommended.

Let me add my name to those who rave about this place, no need to highlight dishes because…read moreEVERYTHING IS GREAT!! Only drawback is location but worth the drive!!!!!

My wife and I have been eating here almost every weekend for a longggg time. Why? Because the food…read moreis great, the staff is polite, and the ambiance reminds me of sitting at the diner with my friends before they were all replaced with boring heartless restaurants. Don't forget to bring cash for tipping!

The food here was so good! Old school diner charm and Julio working the counter was the best so…read morefriendly ask for the homemade Salsa!

We popped in for a bite at this spot the last couple times we had a desert getaway. Food is solid…read more I like the light healthy choices. We got wraps last time we stopped in, today we ordered a couple BLT's +avocado #delish. We also got the Sabrina Smoothie which is the main reason I'm doing this review. Sooooooo good! The inside is clean with several tables to sit, including a large table for a bigger party. We sat on the small patio and enjoyed the nice May weather with a breeze. We're here for the weekend, so I'll probs be back for another smoothie treat!

$38 for two sandwiches and two canned drinks. We tried the turkey avocado special and a sourdough…read morebreakfast sandwich. The turkey, while good, wasn't freshly carved, which took a little away from the "special" feel. And while the breakfast sando was light and all alone on the plate, the way the mayo fused the flavors together was delicious. But I do wish the beverage fridge had prices listed so I wasn't surprised at the register. The restaurant, while it's a bit tricky to find on the side of a building, inside is a modern space. It's spotless and very clean. The aesthetic is minimalist and if it were just you, it could feel a bit cold, if not for the steady buzz of activity behind the counter. There were three staff members who moved swiftly. As I watched I was impressed with their efficiency as the kept things running smoothly. When we entered an hour before closing, we made the mistake to sit and pause to look over the menu. It was a mistake because it seemed like the front door kept swinging open as wave after wave of hungry visitors poured in. My guess is these folks were all returning from Joshua Tree National Park. In fact, it felt like nearly everyone there had just come from the park. The business concept appears thoughtfully geared toward travelers, particularly those with a bit of disposable income and a discerning palate. Overall, this is a certified foodie stop: quality over quantity: taste over filling up.

This bakery, with its wonderful baker-owners, Julia and Ian, is probably the best thing to happen…read morein YV since we first moved up into Burns Canyon 17 years ago. The bread, pastries (sweet and savoury!), cookies, cake (carrot!) and then also their amazing sandwiches, well, it is all to die for. During my 40+ minute drive down from the canyon I am thinking the whole time, 'What should I get today?' And so looking forward to eating it. About the sourdough bread (everything here is sourdough of course)... I have been baking sourdough bread, using the same starter, for the last 16 years (along with waffles and pancakes and biscuits) -- inspired by what I first found at San Francisco's Tartine and soon after at Luna -- and Luna's bread continues to inspire me (I wish I could bake it so perfectly every time). If you are in YV, Joshua Tree, Pioneertown (on your way to and from Pappy and Harriet's maybe?) and vicinity, do not miss the opportunity to visit Luna Sourdough Bakery.

A very cute place. This was on our list during our Joshua Tree weekend, and stopped by on our way…read moreback to LA. We got the smoked salmon sandwich and the brie and jam on a sourdough roll. Ok. I can't believe I'm gonna say this (because who complains about too much food), but. There was way too much brie. Like, it was a whole brick o' brie in it. Just...too much. I think it would have been perfect with like, half of it. Again, I can't believe I'm complaining about generosity, but there you have it. Hey Luna, trying to save y'all some resources (or something). Otherwise, things were delicious, as expected. Their water container, which I guess has an intricate filtration system, takes a LONG time to filter water after it's filled. We parked on the street, as the parking lot was very small, but there is plenty of street parking. Bathroom is singular, single-stalled, and not gendered.

We were a Party of 11 hikers from Indio who had a delicious lunch and great service at the Roost…read more Not only did they set up a large table for us but checked often to be sure all our needs were met, and the food was great!! We will be back! Jim Almaraz, Hike Leader

Four of us had a great lunch at the Roost today. For lunch during the week, you order at the…read morecounter then they bring your food out to you. Everything was tasty! A few employees came by to check on us. Been many times and we'll be back again soon!

From the moment we walked in, we could tell that the place is extremely clean. The western decor is…read morealso lots of fun. But, most importantly, the breakfast we ordered was delicious! I had a veggie omelette, substituted egg whites, and my husband had the classic eggs, pancake, and bacon. The coffee was filled regularly and was good and strong. Our server, Jenny, was extremely kind and attentive. Such great, fast, and friendly service.

Sigh, where do I begin…read more Got sat quickly and that was pretty much the only good part of our experience. The woman who took my order wasn't even really all there. I told her I wanted an omelet and two seconds later asked again. The iced coffees were made in a hurry and looked as such and lacked flavor. We got in and sat around 1240 and had waited a staggering 50 minutes without any food nor anyone coming to check in on us and see if we were doing alright. When we finally questioned our order, it was revealed that one of their cooks quit that morning... To which I feel like you should probably disclose those details to your customers up front don't you think? Long after we were about to leave, she still asked if we can wait 5 minutes more to finish to which finally was the last straw and we walked out. On our way out, we took notice that we were the only ones not eating....

The pancakes were incredible, so large they could easily feed more than one person. All of our eggs…read morecame 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.

Classic diner vibes, homey hosts. Anthony Bourdain was here! Ordered the breakfast burrito classic…read more(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.