Delicious food but customer service is off. At least in my experience, and I've been here three to four times. Every time, the folks behind the counter don't really say hello or greet (most) customers. With me they usually just kind of stare. I realize not everyone communicates in the same way. But no matter who is working, same thing. I'm usually the first one to say something - like anything. During a recent visit, the cashier didn't even finish my transaction before going back to what they were doing for the customer in front of me (who the cashier seemed to know). Again, no communication. Now, I don't need to have a full conversation with every person on staff. But the overall customer service isn't inviting or very present here. Not for everyone, anyway. So even though the sandwiches, salad, and cookies are tasty, I can't honestly recommend this place. There are other delicious grab and go options in Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, or 29 Palms that are much more friendly. read more

A perfect stop before hiking Joshua Tree for your breakfast, lunch or snack grab-and-go needs, with more than just the usual lame brands and items. Located next to the JT visitor center west entrance and about 5 miles from the park entrance. We arrived to this small local place just as they were opening at 7:30 am and they had breakfast sandwiches being made, mostly with bacon, egg and cheese but they'll make you sausage or other variation as well. They also have a good selection of other breakfast items like hard boiled eggs, cheese, fruits, yogurt parfait, salad and deli lunch sandwiches. Additionally they sell various hot and cold drinks, organic JT coffee beans that they'll grind for you, salty and sweet snacks, California dates and roadrunner t-shirts. Prices are not cheap but comparable to other similar places and Starbucks. We appreciated the friendly staff. The breakfast sandwich was delicious, though it did take a bit to make. read more

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Pretty great selection and prices honestly for a quick stock up before heading into the weeds. We got cookies, chips, hummus, and sandwiches which were cooked in a pretty good way and kombucha. My family really enjoyed the sandwiches and it was a great pick me up for an overall fun trip. The uglies chips are the item I would skip on the most as they were not as appetizing as the rest. The cookies were good however wish they had more flavors other than the two. read more

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This lunch/grab and go spot is directly next to the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, and it's a really easy, quick and efficient spot to pick up prepackaged sandwiches, salads and drinks. They also make sandwiches there or coffees for you in demand. The staff is very polite, inquisitive and welcoming. All the food was very delicious and refreshing after a hike in the desert, thank you for having us.! read more

Stopped to grab breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Very basic setup. Not a huge selection, but appreciated the grab and go options. Enjoyed the sandwiches very much!! Reasonable prices and friendly staff. read more

First time here and we ordered food and drinks. I ordered a matcha latte and dirty chai. The matcha latte came out brown and we asked again if it's matcha and the lady said yeah that one's matcha. I went into my car and tasted the matcha latte and it tasted like a mocha. My boyfriend went back inside to let her know that it's not a matcha. I just don't understand how you can incorrectly make a matcha latte. She apologized and remade the matcha. It has a weird tasted syrup aftertaste. Anyways, we got a breakfast burrito with very little bacon and sausage for $12.99. It was mostly eggs and potatoes. I wouldn't recommend this place, honestly coming here ruined our morning. read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - Ordered a "matcha"?? - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Super convenient grab and go place that sells all sorts of locally sourced items. Parking is the same lot as the Joshua Tree visitor's center. Restrooms are outside. They carry snacks, coffee, tshirts, drinks, Gatorade, and kombucha. On the pricier side of things, but if you have the cash, worth the try. read more

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We headed here for a quick bite before heading into the park for the day. Upon entering, someone was handing out samples of matcha with oat milk. This is something I never would have ordered on my own, but just one taste and we all wanted a full cup of it! It was so delicious. We snagged a breakfast burrito- delicious cut chunks of potatoes in it, not mushy at all. It was a little dry on its own but luckily it came with a really flavorful salsa that wasn't spicy so even my kids enjoyed it. We also grabbed a charcuterie platter, a fruit salad, pb&j sandwiches and chips. Lastly, the sweet lady that gave us the drink sample also brought us by some brown butter rice krispy treat samples and those were ALSO so delicious we couldn't leave without them either! We loved the chance to try things and it's such smart marketing because it absolutely worked! Overall, it's an excellent grab and go option for when you don't want to spend a ton of time with a sit down meal and you want to just get into the park quickly. Service was fast and friendly- we were in and out in less than 10 minutes. We'll be back! read more

The best spot for a quick grab and go meal before heading into Joshua Tree! Keep in mind there is no food, water, or wifi inside the park. Stopped by Roadrunner in the morning before starting our day our day. They have a variety of hot breakfast items like breakfast burritos and cold sandwiches you can pack in for lunch later in the park. There's also chia pudding and things of that sort. I wanted the turkey sandwich but didn't see any; a minute later a staff came by to refill the station and told me if there's anything you don't see, just ask and they can make more! I really appreciated that. There's also hot drinks/coffee. No lattes but I had black coffee and it's good for a quick fix. They open everyday 7:30am-5:00pm. Located right by the visitor center on the west entrance. read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - Packed in our sandwiches for a picnic lunch - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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Well-executed coffee drinks and snacks, conveniently located right next to the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center. Pricing seems very reasonable, especially compared to L.A. prices. Service has always been prompt during my visits. Free parking in the lot; restrooms located in the Visitor Center. Very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Good for a quick grab and go situation, maybe something last minute for a long day at the park. Not exactly a sit down restaurant. Id think of it as a great option if youre hungry and rushing to get into the park to maximize your time. read more

Stopped in to grab coffee, breakfast, and lunch as we were spending most of the day in the park. Coffee was good, breakfast burrito was awesome! Everyone was chipper and the grab-and-go style of the place makes it really easy to get in and get out as folks start to coalesce around that part of town (the visitor center is in the same complex). Park out back or up the street. Highly recommended. read more

Why is this spot so cute? You can tell that they make everything with love! I appreciated that one of the ladies was so kind enough to show me the selection of food they had. I ended up buying the Italian sandwich, the dill pickle potatoes and the fruit salad. The sandwich was as packed with flavor, the potato salad was perfectly balanced and the fruit bowl was refreshing! I would come here again and try another sandwich! read more

One of my family members is a vegan and finding vegan friendly food in Joshua Tree is aa little challenging. When we got to Roadrunner, they had sold out on the vegan breakfast burritos, but the staff was kind enough to make two more. I tried their bacon/egg/potato burrito;while the eggs were scrambled fresh and very fluffy, the burrito was bland and had barely and bacon. We were provided salsa to accompany the burritos and the salsa was properly garlicky. The vegan burrito was also unseasoned, the potatoes and tofu lacked flavor. The burritos were decently sized, but nothing else was noteworthy. If you're not used to California/tourist town prices, you'll find the food here on the pricier side. I should have tried the breakfast sandwiches, as it appears many others enjoyed them thoroughly. Maybe there will be a next time. read more

For many years, this has been my go-to place for grabbing a sandwich while going into Joshua Tree National Park or grabbing food on my way to visit friends or anything else that requires a decent sandwich on the go. The sandwiches are good, and I'm told the drinks are good as well. They also have vegan options as well. Their packaged food tastes better than a lot of places, and are certainly infinitely better than gas station sandwiches. read more

So happy I found this cafe! We were on our way to one of the hikes but not sure where to go so there's the visit center next to the cafe so we asked the lady working there to give us some ideas and she pointed out a couple on the map so that def helped! The cafe has warm breakfast food, snacks and coffee. They have a great variety of coffee. I got the salty caramel mocha and that was so good! I also got a breakfast sandwich and my bf got a breakfast burrito. Even though they were nice and warm, the breakfast burrito was too smashed and not enough texture. I got the s'mores brownie too which was okay. The service was helpful. We parked on the street. read more

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tiny lil place.. friendly worker. they had minimal food and snacks but this def seems like a popular spot. I didnt get anything but everything looked tasty read more

The perfect quick stop for a caffeine break! My boyfriend and I stopped by before visiting the park, and I got the most yummy iced dirty chai. I would recommend for anyone who loves a strong herbal flavor in their tea! It was also great to see turkey sausage options for anyone who doesn't eat pork. The cashier was polite, and very welcoming. I also loved seeing that they supported local community with selling community beef jerky. Honestly, the perfect stop --- quick, clean, and yummy! read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - Sausage egg sandwich - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

I appreciate the convenience of the grab and go concept as it's perfect for taking the food on a long trip or to the park. I also appreciate the organization of the store! Came for some breakfast items and they were a bit limited in terms of breakfast selections, but you can basically grab anything. I opted for an egg sandwich which looked so plain when I ordered it, however, it was surprisingly flavorful. My boyfriend grabbed an italian sandwich and he ate it up. Glad to have stopped by Roadrunner Grab+Go before heading back home. read more

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This is the place to go for vegan food in Joshua Tree. They had a really good breakfast burrito with potatoes, scrambled tofu, and super garlic salsa to fight off desert vampires. A lot of things at the shop I wish I could go back and try too, including a variety of plant based ice creams, local Joshua Tree dates, and a Greek sandwich wrap. Staff were really nice and dealt with crowds quickly! read more

A great place to pick up food for a picnic at Joshua Tree National Park. They have a nice selection of wraps, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more. Everything was fresh and tasty and the location right outside the visitors center was perfect. read more

Their packaged food is better than most restaurants we've eaten out at in Joshua Tree. Plenty of gluten free options and everything is labeled clearly. I loved the GF butternut squash salad and deviled eggs. Great place to load up before entering the park for the day! read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - Gluten free butternut squash salad and deviled eggs. Delicious! - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Roadrunner is located right next to the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, so it's perfectly located to pick up your drinks and food before entering the park. I gave it a 3 star because of its perfect location and convenience. However, both of the drinks we ordered did not have a good taste and would make me not want to return here again. However, as I said, it's great for convenience to grab last minute snacks before entering the park, and, while we didn't get food, the grab-and-go food options looked decent. read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - Coffee Menu - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Thankful for its convenience and hours. But quality and service has gone a lot less excellent over the past two years. Things aren't as tasty (my fave tuna salad and the measly microwaved bacon strip while increasingly priced higher). Also, for a grab and go, I've become increasingly skeptical of the tip demand. I try to come here once a month the last six, hoping things I like about it come back, and nope. read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go is conveniently located right next to the Visitor Center. We stopped in here various times during our stay in Joshua Tree. The first time we came in to pick up some coffee beans since we didn't have any at the house we were staying at and some snacks (chips, brownie, potato salad, pasta salad). The coffee they carry here is from the local coffee company, Joshua Tree Coffee Co. and it's amazing. We came again for breakfast before we headed to JTNP. They had hot breakfast sandwiches on brioche. I got the one with sausage and eggs. I think what did it for us was their potato salad; it's SOOO good and made there. We brought potato salad and more pasta salad with us for snacks (we had a cooler) while we adventured in the Park. We even saved the label with the listed ingredients so we could try to make it at home. read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - Sausage and egg breakfast sandwich - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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They use powdered eggs in their breakfast sandwiches. . For the price and vibe of the place - very deceiving

Don't be put off by the tourist center location - the prices might scream tourist trap, but the ingredients are quality and can't have been cheap to ship out this far. They have some nice sandwiches - the Roast Beef with chimichurri is a cool combination, and the super-thick with fresh mozzarella is pretty great. They also sell gourmet charcuterie ingredients, perfect for picknicking, best when washed down by artisan kombucha. My favorite thing was actually the Mezze Platter, a mix of hummus, pickled things, feta, and veg. I usually hate plastic-box platters, but this one had a lot of really delicious items that went well together. Kiddo loved their sugar-cookie cake, and I must say, so did I. They do make some tempting-looking sweet stuff, that's for sure. Great place to shop for supplies right before you hit the park. read more

Just had the black and white bowl with wild salmon. It was made fresh while I waited, so worth the short wait. Food is always very good, this was great, so glad I tried it. read more

The best place I ate over 3 days in Joshua tree. $6 ham and cheese sandwiches which were the best me and my kids have ever had. I would like to know where they get their bread. Vegetation breakfast burrito was awesome, salsa great, and most of all quick. 10/10 I would come back for that food every day read more

You'll probably want to stop elsewhere for coffee. It's not great, and the matcha tastes a little off too. They run a fast operation though and the sandwiches smelled really good. I can't complain too much given the location walking distance to the visitor center of a national park! read more

*** 4.5 stars *** Probably the best (and maybe only?!?) spot in Joshua Tree in terms of healthy food made with high quality ingredients. In the land of comfort food, it was refreshing to find this shop with great sandwiches and sides. They have both hot and cold foods to grab and go. I had a peppered turkey sandwich with a side of the thai peanut noodles and both were delicious. If you need a picnic to take with you to the park (or just a delicious breakfast or lunch), this is the place. Great and friendly service too! Tip: It is adjacent to the Park visitor center. read more

Food is fresh and high quality every time. Cannot recommend highly enough! Favorites include curry chicken wrap and caprese sandwich but I've had their catering many times and it's always excellent. read more

This is a review for coffee only. We were staying in the area and after lookin through several coffee shops in the area, this place had me at Mexican Mocha! They only offer it in a 16oz, it ended up being perfect for me and the price was under $7. Can't wait to come back! read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - 16oz Hot Mexican Mocha, delicious! - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Well this was a surprising find. A grab-and-go shop with clearly marked vegan options just outside Joshua Tree NP? Count me in. The spot is tiny and on a weekend they were super busy, so I ended up just browsing quickly before leaving when social distancing couldn't be maintained. I did notice all of the locally made products they featured, which I always appreciate. The building is directly next to the Joshua Tree NP Visitor Center, so as expected the prices were slightly above average. But if you're plant-based and willing to pay for convenience, they've got you covered. read more

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Flavorful, healthy choices are so welcome when just arriving after a long drive to get to the Joshua Tree National Park. Conveniently located adjacent to the park's Visitors Center. The Italian and Turkey sub sandwiches that were made fresh for us were excellent - tasty with quality ingredients. It's gourmet grab-n-go at a fair price. Highly recommend. read more

The breakfast sandwich with bacon was really good ! Fluffy eggs. And we got some salads , egg sandwich , and potato salad to go !

Highly recommend! We've lived up here for almost a year and have passed up going to this place, because we thought it was just like a little convenience store. The sign outside says sandwiches, drinks and snacks, so we were thinking prepackaged store-bought items like Doritos and junk. We could not have been more wrong! We came in because we heard they sell Artisanal bread on the weekends, but what we found was a kitchen where they were freshly preparing whole foods, snacks like kale salad, deviled eggs, carrot slaw, fresh sandwiches. I picked up a hot bowl of scrambled eggs with veggies and my husband has a breakfast burrito. Both were terrific and the homemade salsa was the perfect touch. Took home two bags full of other stuff. We can't wait to try, including the bread. They sell Joshua Tree coffee, which is excellent. I think they need to put some words on their outdoor sign, like fresh, homemade, organic. Also, the staff was super friendly, and that matters! read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - Outside view - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Would never think you can find amazing sandwiches right outside of Joshua Tree but I'm happy I was proven wrong. Roadrunner Grab+Go offerers a selection of quick lunch options like sandwiches, soups, and salads. All perfect for throwing in your cooler before a hike. I stopped in her steed at after visiting the park and heading back to Vegas. There wasn't much left on the shelf but one of the workers let us know that if there was a sandwich we wanted but didn't see, she'd make it for us. Great, because we saw the label for their sandwich of the month that included turkey, havarti cheese, a mustard, and cranberry jam on a brioche bun! That sandwich was so good but at $12 a sandwich, it'd better be good. I would love another turkey sandwich with cranberry jam. We also tried the potato salad which was good. read more

A great stop for quick food that still tastes good. They have a pesto pasta salad that is amazing and the breakfast burritos are great too. Lots of good options here. read more

This shop is perfectly located next to the visitor's center in Joshua Tree. It is a small shop filled with everything you may need for your day of hiking in Joshua tree. I have to say, I didn't expect much from this place, especially since it's right next to the visitors center. But WOW, they have some of the best coffee I've had in a while! I usually get my coffee black and this cold brew was brewed to perfection. The flavor was so good and my girlfriend and I came back the next day to order the same thing. They also have great sandwiches, but I didn't get a chance to get a picture. The staff is very friendly and you can tell that they really like working with each other. It's a very accepting space and it felt very welcoming. Must try, especially if you are a coffee lover! read more

Roadrunner Grab+Go - Cold Brew Drip Coffee - Delis Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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