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    Morongo Valley Cafe

    4.4 (217 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Raquel H.

    What a great dinner!!! Very clean and very friendly. Small dinning area but it was perfect. Everything tasted very fresh and delicious. Food came out quickly. The restrooms were very clean and it was a great stop to eat. Recommend this place if you are driving down this area. Coffee was also tasty. My husband was very happy with the cheeseburger.

    Eggs and machaca

    The food was absolutely delicious, and the friendly service made the experience even better. The prices are really reasonable, and the generous portion sizes ensure you leave satisfied.

    Nathan V.

    Did I hike @Old Glory Peak nearby and this cafe is Conveniently located nearby on the main road. So coming here was planned. Of course we looked it up on Yelp before going ahead, so had an idea of what to order. Upon looking at the menu, it was nice to see a good amount of selection for anyone with certain cravings. I already had it in my head the Banana Crunch French toast which completely hit the spot. They offer a half size but I'm glad I stuck with the full size which completely satiated my craving. It is small inside but that is what makes it quaint and fits perfectly with the aesthetic of the town. There was one other party in there when we arrived but before we left. I would say it was at seventy five percent capacity by the time we finished. It being small, you'll be close sitting close to other people and hear their conversations. Not really a big deal for us. It seemed as though it was just one server and one cook and another guy bussing and watching over the place. But makes sense that's all they need for the size of the cafe. Service was good, inside is nice. Food selection is good. Wouldn't mind coming back and trying something else, even though the French toast I got was great. Only thing was the tuna melt was whatever. Would say pass on that. But an overall nice, post hike food option.

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    Chim R.

    Solid food, amazing service by Sandra. Quiet and calm ambience, it's a small town diner. The chicken fried steak was a little bit too hard to chew for me, but it seems like almost everything is scratch made.

    Country fried steak

    The stars are simply for the service. The 2 female waitresses were very friendly and attentive. The food was horrible. Hands down the WORST country fried steak I've ever had. There was almost no breading and what was there was soggy. The meat was hard. Literally tough to cut through. I only took 2 bites of that. My boyfriend agreed how terrible it was. The country potatoes were plain. Most places cook them with onions and peppers, not here. Barely seasoned. The eggs and toast were fine. But I mean, it's eggs and toast. Overall I wouldn't come here again. Even with the friendly service.

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    2 months ago

    Great place. We normally go to Sherman's this is as good or better. Service is good, ambiance is quaint

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    4 months ago

    New Resident to Yucca Valley and have eaten here a few times best place I can think of for a country style breakfast with all the fixings

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    2 months ago

    Terrible food. Very bad service. Sausage was frozen in the middle sent it back and was done with breakfast by the time it came back.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing omelets and burgers! Everything was fresh and hot when it came out! Definitely coming back soon!

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    5 months ago

    Amazing food. Such friendly service. Every component of each dish was great. Would visit again absolutely.

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    1 year ago

    The food lacked taste. The service was good. The atmosphere was clean and relaxing. .

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    1 year ago

    Best in Morongo valley! Family owned and operated. Never disappoints. Great food. Cheers environment it's a wonderful spot!

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    8 months ago

    The food is a shade overpriced. The food is good, I was surprised there were no Mexican dishes. Overall best in Morongo Valley.

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    8 months ago

    Very good and amazing service !! Food was nice and fresh. The sitting area was nice and personal !!

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    1 year ago

    Great food and nice people. Looks like a little hole in the wall but treated like a five star restaurant.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious, nice, quick, decently priced. What ELSE do you need from a diner?? Amirite?

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    A creative menu and everything we had and tried was great. Can't wait to go back.! Service was awesome and had a great patio outback!

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