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    La Copine

    4.5 (708 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Love their shop!
    Amber H.

    A fantastic time every single time!!! I love every single person that works there! The food is fantastic! We will be back again and again!

    Gnocchi $27
    Yolanda S.

    Some call it an oasis in the desert and I couldn't agree more. Who would expect to find such a delightful spot tucked away in Yucca Valley? Every dish we ordered was absolutely outstanding, no exaggeration. The service was just as memorable. I regret not catching our server's name, but she made the entire experience feel warm, welcoming, and genuinely special. A quick heads up, reservations open a month in advance and without one, patio seating is your only option. We got lucky with beautiful weather, but be prepared for about an hour wait if you arrive right when they open. They do have a great setup in the back where you can grab beer or champagne while you wait, which makes the time pass more easily. The wait can feel long, but with food this good and those laid back desert vibes, it is absolutely worth it.

    Whipped ricotta and figs
    Doug R.

    If you haven't been, make a reservation now by texting them with the request. If you haven't been, you already know. No one can believe this type of food experience is out in Flamingo Heights but here it is. Probably one of the top five restaurants in all of California this is a place you must try. Bring a group and be ready to share bites while you watch as options you didn't order go by. It's an interesting, quite hip, sort of place with people of all types, lots of flat brim hats and tattoos. Everyone is friendly and it's impossibly busy place, for good reason. Six of us had lunch and shared quite a few dishes. The whipped ricotta and figs was the favorite of our group. We also enjoyed the Duck, Duck Noodle and L'Flatbread. We'd probably skip the lemon beignets next time. They were good but other options were better. We're about an hour away and I don't know why we don't go more often. Our friends group has decided to make a monthly mecca to this amazing little joint out in the desert. We'll be back soon!

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    Kathryn Y.

    If I could give this lovely, delightful, quirky, trendy restaurant 10 stars, I would!!! Old school cool Hollywood vibes. This is definitely where the cool kids go. Dress quirky, bring your fur baby, and get ready to eat! Hands down the best meal I've had in a long time. Since I had lunch at Pike Place Market at pasta CasaLinga for real! Like hot daaammmmmnnnn! A meal that makes you want to rewind and do it all over again when it's done. Ok- the food. The steak sando was a perfectly cooked piece of rib eye on toasted white bread with a mayo horseradish sauce. Crispy cabbage salad of some sort cut the richness of the horseradish. Now, I'm not normally a fan of horseradish but this was so mildly flavorful that it hit just right: and the meat was 100 percent tender. A steak sandwich of my dreams. One bite of the gnocchi à la vodka from my friends plate and I was in heaven. Rich and creamy exactly like you want! Soft gnocchi's soaking up the sauce. Appetizers- Papas, smashed, fried fingerling potatoes with lemon mayonnaise flavored with rosemary and chives. Crunchy and savory perfection. Even one little seemingly burnt piece tasted good!!! Grilled bread with chopped figs and whipped ricotta. Freaking awesome! Covered in a sweet honey-esc sauce and seasoned with thyme. Spread on the grilled and lightly salted bread. Wow! BAM! An explosion of perfectly executed deliciousness. Be prepared to wait, a while. Possibly an hour. It's worth it! Oh don't forget the way the tea was served with cream and honey. The friendly service. The stunning desert views. Do it!! Eat good food and treat yourself. SYOY!

    Lamburger was delicious, the staff was awesome as always
    Juan M.

    This was an exceptional dining experience. Although it wasn't my first visit, the quality consistently exceeds expectations. The Green Papaya Salad was flavorful, the Ceviche was exceptionally fresh, and the Baked Halloumi was expertly prepared. The Fried Chicken Sandwich was succulent and well-balanced, while the Lamb Burger was outstanding, with each ingredient distinct in every bite. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend visiting La Copine--service is always energetic and welcoming.

    Wen Q.

    The hostess was extremely rude and unnecessarily snarky. They didn't have our reservation; even though/after we showed her the text confirmation, not only did she not acknowledge it was their fault, she continued to treated us like we were idiots. Once seated, our server was friendly and the food definitely was very good! The ceviche was not like any other ceviche I had before; it was creamy and hearty. Japanese eggplant was fried to perfection with a thin coating and paired nicely with the dipping sauce. The orange panna cotta and the coconut rice pudding were both delightful! Panna cotta was smooth and light, and the orange flavor came through nicely. The rice pudding had savory crunches on top that made the texture and flavor profile both complex and interesting!

    Fried chicken
    Ari L.

    This place was sooooo good I ate there for lunch 2 days in a row. It doesn't look big but they have quite a few tables, service is fast and they have a waiting area where you can sit and have a drink and play bags. Staff was super friendly. Food was outstanding. Whoever made that menu and is cooking is really crushing it. If you are up by Joshua Tree don't miss this spot. My favorite dish was a vegetarian dish called Lavish Lavash. It was flatbread with hummus and eggplant, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cauliflower and it was magnificent. I had it twice. Everything else was also really really good. Maybe the only thing I didn't like was cornbread chocolate cake. Take a pass on it. In any case, when you get there have someone get in line to out your name down while they park. Might be able to get in a little quicker. It seemed like people were coming in non stop.

    Crispy Blackened Chicken
    Lucila S.

    Good service, cute vibes, and they brought out the food quickly. I got the fried chicken dish. It was flavorful but the pickles with cabbage were somewhat random as they were sweet and spicy. I wouldn't get it again but I'd return to try another dish! They have two restrooms so there is usually a line to use it.

    Hatch chili sliders
    Gina M.

    Service was great, 5 stars, and food was amazing, from 4 to 5 stars. The Citrus and Beet appetizer was a solid 5! Great combo of flavors. We asked for vegan but last minute decided to have a side of the lavender chevre and that just added another level of deliciousness. It was my favorite dish. The papas appetizer was also wonderful to share, especially the contrasting texture of outside crispness and light whipped melt-in- your-mouth softness of mashed potatoes delight. Unfortunately, the strong flavor dressing from the citrus & beet salad overwhelmed the palate and subdued the flavoring of the papa's. Hence, only 4.5 on the papas. My vegetarian ceviche was good but drenched in too much sauce. It's my least favorite of the whole meal. I tried my friend's vegan Hatch chili sliders and it was delicious. Probably could use some arugula or lettuce. 4.5 on the sliders. All three desserts were awesome. 5 stars for each! All unique in flavor and texture. The coconut rice pudding needed more coconut flavor. I could taste the tartness of the raspberry and oranges. I forgot it's rice pudding because i could barely taste/feel the rice. My friends loved the chocolate polenta cake. It's crumbly texture was imaginative and fun and tasty to eat. The key lime panna cotta was wonderful. I love the lightness of the whipped cream combined with the slight tartness and sweet of the cool panna cotta and strawberries. Delightful!

    fried eggplant
    Sarah C.

    this place gets really really crowded so get a reservation or be prepared to wait. we came on a cold windy day and had to sit outside so it was freezing (heaters weren't very good). we received excellent service and had a great server! but I thought the food was just ok for the prices. we got the: - sides: fried eggplant, english muffin with date jam - mains: ricotta gnocchi besciamella, steak choron - desserts: beignets, orange creamsicle panna cotta - drinks: lemonade, hot coffee I enjoyed the sides and desserts a lot more than the mains. the gnocchi was a bit too cheesy and soft for me, and the steak a bit too chewy

    (Summer 2025) Steak Tartare - hand chopped wagyu beef, capers, shallot, lemon, dijon, olive oil, parsley, quail egg, toast points
    Isabella L.

    A trip to Joshua Tree is not complete without visiting La Copine. La Copine is a roadside restaurant that's open only for dinner this summer. I've been to this restaurant three times now, and I love their rotating menu. I've gotten something different every time, and it's fun to see what their chef has created every time my BF and I come out here to visit. The place itself is small. It has a patio and an indoor area. The staff are always a vibe and have such great energy for the restaurant. TIP - text their number that's listed on the website or their IG page for a reservation. They get busy and fill up fast, and although they accept walk-ins, you could be waiting for a while. There are small business shops in the back and also an outdoor waiting area.

    Chocolate polenta cake
    Cindy K.

    Came here on a date night, Sunday night. Such a cute little place, and the weather was beautiful outside, so we got a table by the front door. Alejandro was our server, and he was so sweet and very informative. He helped us better understand the menu, and it was very easy to talk to him. The food was absolutely delicious. I didn't know what to expect when coming here, I've heard great things about this place but when I tried the food, I was blown away a few times. We got a homemade gnocchi platter that was so creamy and flavorful. We also bought these little sliders that had roasted chilies on them and let me tell you, they were so juicy and flavorful! And we tried a plate of papa's (potatoes) that were also delicious. The fresh rosemary on top was a nice pop of flavor! And dessert was so surprising! We got this polenta chocolate cake.. I have never heard of that. But this photo honestly doesn't do it justice. Huge punch of chocolate flavor, and the texture is almost like the outer corners of a brownie that everyone wants to eat I would get a whole Nother slice of that to take it home and eat it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! So good We will definitely be coming back!

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    Do they except reservations or is it first come first serve. And if it's first come first serve, what time do people need to start to arrive by?

    They do accept reservations. On their website you can find a number to text 4 weeks prior to your desired date. They will text back a confirmation, or a time that day they are available if your time is taken.… Read more

    Is takeout still happening or is it dine in only at the moment?

    They're doing takeout on a limited basis and you have to order there in person. They aren't doing it when they're slammed.

    Yelp says there are vegan options, but I don't see anything specified as vegan on the menu. Does anyone know more about the vegan options?

    They will adjust to your dietary needs

    Are there good vegan options?

    We had an amazing vegan meal there. Can't wait till they're open again so we can go back!

    Are there servers or just counter service?

    Servers, and excellent service!

    Does anyone know if they stopped doing breakfast service?

    No more breakfast - 2-7 pm only. Closed mondays tuesdays

    I see that the menu mentions possible gluten free bread but are there gluten free options?

    The menu changes every few months but as of their most recent selection there were plenty of items that are friendly for those with gluten sensitivity.

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