Welcoming small cafe. Quick items to go, decent hot and cold sandwich menu. Gets 5 stars for the local charm and warmth of the owner and staff. read more

I was excited to try this place seeing all the good reviews, upon entering was greeted with a rude first impression. Asked what the difference was between the two places both called The Dez, the response was "one is brunch, one is to go sandwiches" in a condescending tone. Okay cool. Ordered coffee and a sausage roll, was served the food in a to go box. I thought this was the brunch place?? Confusing and rude service. Coffee was okay, nothing to write home an read more

ORDER breakfast panini (3.5/5) tuna melt (3.5/5) turkey pesto panini (3/5) overall, everything was lacking a bit of seasoning. the breakfast panini had the most flavor since it had bacon. the tuna melt and turkey pesto panini was on the plainer side. there was nothing special. SERVICE (5/5) only 4 people are allowed in the store at a time, so the wait was long. my order was wrong, but it was fixed super quickly. friendly service! AMBIANCE this is a takeout only restaurant, so it was quite small inside. however, they have a second location was tables available. there was a bit of a wait on a saturday afternoon. read more

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Awesome food. We tried both the spinach & feta quiche and the bacon and cheese quiche. Both were amazing! The pastry bread they use is flaky buttery and delicious. We also had the breakfast beagle and the premade capellini pasta they have is amazing. I would strongly recommend this place for breakfast. Especially if you're in a rush. 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

Cool upscale place. Great food, baked goods are great even if mostly baked off site. I thought the prices were fair and although it took awhile to get our meals prepared, everything was delicious. They offer some unusual snacks and meals to go. We went 2 times and enjoyed it each time. read more

Deli food, bougée shelf food, coffee, breakfast/lunch, juices -- all outstanding quality. So this place is such a find. We'll be be back every day we're in the area. read more

Came here to get our morning coffee and we really loved the espresso here! I tried an iced lavender latte and it was amazing!! My friend tried an iced mint latte and it was very....different. The mint sweetener wasn't great and kinda tasted like toothpaste. Something was just off. But they do have great espresso and great little food options to take out. read more

LOX BAGEL - Salty, needs more cream cheese. Comes with capers, dill, and onions. Bagel is small. DEZ CLUB - Bacon, Turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato. Pretty good! Bacon is crispy and not too salty! SAUSAGE ROLL - only had chicken or beyond beef. Got the chicken. The crust was not flaky. And the sausage meat had a casing, which is not authentic. It's supposed to be ground sausage without the casing. It was nice that it came with sauce though. SERVICE - it was busy, took a solid 15-20 min to get food. I think the owner is Aussie or Kiwi! AMBIANCE - it is TINY!!!! It's a takeaway place. Don't sit down here. But a big one is opening up across the street. OVERALL - nice place to get takeaway if you don't want to sit down. I will get the club again and maybe something else. But not the sausage roll or lox bagel. read more

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Food was delicious! My husband said the tuna melt was amazing. I ordered the turkey pesto sandwich which was really good. My only complaint was too much cheese in my panini, who even says that. Next time I'll ask for no cheese and ask to add tomatoes, just my preference. We also got the tiramisu. Do yourself a favor and get it. It's one of the best I've ever had. All in all it's a must stop when in Joshua Tree. read more

What a great place to grab a quick snack! Located right off the highway, The Dez has a little bit of everything, including RTE salads, yummy rolls, quiches, slices of cake, a good selection of cheeses, cookies, packaged snacks, spices, drinks...the list goes on. We came in on a Monday late morning and enjoyed a sausage roll, "beyond" vegan sausage roll, bacon and cheddar quiche, two cheeses (a black truffle and a garlic block), and an almond joy date ball. We had our two kids with us, and they gave them each a chocolate chip cookie on the house - how nice! When we ordered our food, they asked if we wanted it warmed up, and they were able to warm up the kids' food just a little and ours piping hot - very considerate of them. Everything was very good! The puff pastry on the rolls was nice and flaky, and the meat had good flavor. The cheeses were amazing, and the date ball didn't last long at all. The people there are super nice - definitely a place to check out! read more

This has to be my favorite spot to have a bite in Joshua tree! You get more than what you paid for. The portions are huge. Ordered a matcha latte and chipotle sandwich. Both delicious! The staff is EXTREMELY friendly and welcoming. Come by for great food and great service ! read more

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Joshua Tree Coffee across the street only had coffee drinks and I was in need of an alt caffeine fix. I saw a sign for the Dez offering matcha so I made the (dangerous) run across the street for it. The Dez is a cute and tiny shop with made to order drinks along with premade sandwiches, pastries and salads. Great options for food on the go or a desert picnic. The matcha wasn't bad and I appreciated they had all the alternative milk options to choose from! read more

Stopped here after visiting Joshua Tree and really enjoyed it. My oat milk latte was great and my roast turkey sandwich hit the spot. It was a very cute place and I liked that goods like treats, crackers, etc available for purchase as well. Service was good and quick, and I would definitely return. read more

I can only judge on the matcha - it was fairly priced but it was very milky. The place is pretty small and cute they have a variety of options for food and snacks and some cute cakes but the matcha itself was not good no earthy or floral taste. read more

The Dez - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Stopped in on the way through Joshua Tree. Delicious food, I had a pastrami on gluten free bread that was excellent. They also offer gluten free bagels, and other gluten free goodies. Great spot for a nice lunch in the area. FYI, there might be some confusion with the other little Dez spot that is down the block and counter only, this place has indoor seating and friendly staff. You still counter order, but enjoy at a table inside or outside. read more

i was recommended here by a friend and it did not disappoint. it's one of those stores where everything is quality, everything is delicious, and it's either small business or organic or for whatever reason you feel good about buying it. i had an iced coffee, a chocolate bar, and a slice of cake. the ambiance was busy, trendy but laid back with a small town feel. service was swift and friendly. will definitely come back next time i'm in town! read more

Came in hoping for a quick breakfast and was happy to see a vegan pastry option. Snagged some chocolate date balls for myself and a hot cinnamon roll for my wife. Both were delicious and the staff wee attentive and friendly. read more

The food was fresh, the workers are helpful and knowledgeable in this small town spot! Highly recommended!

b e s t matcha lattes in town! the owner has a background in catering for the movie industry and her abundant sensibilities show in the huge selection of top level pastry, sandwiches, salads, drinks, snacks of all kinds, wide variety of grab n go..both locations are stuffed with fresh and imaginative possibilities for picnics in the park or sit down lunch and breakfast at the big dez location. warm bustling atmosphere, reminiscent of big city deli's filled with foodie centric goodness. also for gf friendly options..bowls with rice, salad, sweet potatoes and salmon, chicken, or veg. the sweet staff will do the bagel and lox on salad greens instead of bagel, with fresh herbed cream cheese..super satisfying and delicious read more

Delicious coffee and the turkey pesto sandwich was 10/10! I will be coming back here when I visit Joshua tree again!

There are not a lot of places to grab a quick bite for breakfast or lunch while in Joshua Tree {aside from the typical fast food likes of McDonalds, Jack In the Box, Etc. - And don't get me wrong, I love me a good Egg McMuffin}, but if you want delicious, healthy options all while supporting a local small business - You need to check out The Dez. Located right in the heart of Downtown Joshua Tree, there will be plenty of street parking available or there is a complimentary lot located directly across the street. Look for the cute little red car out front and you have found the right place. The team here is wonderful and responds to the crazy lines in a timely manner with a smile on their face. I had the pleasure of speaking with who I believe is the owner or manager, and she was an absolute gem! We chatted for a few moment about how the restaurant is getting busier and how she appreciates each customer and their patience while the team puts their heart into preparing the menu items. Amazing service! Since The Dez is open seven days a week from 7am to 5pm, this is the best stop for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. Drinks galore - A fantastic selection of Coffees, Teas, Cocoa.. with every flavor pairing you could imagine. There is a section filled with pre-made fresh Salads, Sammies, Cheeses, and Side Dishes but you can also order customized items at the counter: Cold and Hot Sandwiches, Bagels, Breakfast Panini's, Buddha Bowls, Quiche, Sausage Rolls and all the treats your sweet tooth desires. Heading out on the road..pick up a Picnic Bagged Lunch with your choice of a Sammie, Bag of Chips, Fruit & a Cookie! We were headed out to do some off-roading so we opted to split a pre-made Turkey & Swiss Sammie {with Mixed Greens, Tomato, Dijon and Mayo all between a fresh Grinder Roll} & a Joshua Tree staple, the Date Shake - Oh my gosh, this was absolutely delicious and the perfect combo! That Date Shake!! We were only two sips in when we knew we had to return the next day to get this again! We returned the next day to get bagels for another day of off-roading, and unfortunately we did not get another shake since it was only 9am and thought that was a bit too early for a shake - PSA.. Get the shake no matter what time of day it is.. you will not regret it! We will most likely do another Joshua Tree weekend next winter and The Dez will be my first stop! read more

The Dez - Pre-Made Salads, Sammie & Much More - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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Food is great but if you want good costumer service, to not wait 30 minutes for a simple grilled cheese, and to get your order right the first time DO NOT COME HERE. For all the good reviews absolutely shocked by how bad the service is with no apology. So disappointed will definitely not be coming back or ever recommending it to any one. read more

A wide array of unique and high quality eats, with a great menu and friendly staff. I got a golden milk with a shot of espresso, and it was so comforting and delicious. We also got one of the prepared salads, and a date shake, which was DELICIOUS. My friend got the Berry Kiss smoothie and said it was the best she's had. I'd definitely recommend, and go again! read more

Excellent selection of fresh food options. Vegan and vegetarian options. I had a beyond the sausage toad in a hole which was delicious. Chai tea was great. Service is fast. It's a to go place with no tables so plan ahead. read more

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I love this cafe! The baristas are all so warm and welcoming. The vibes are so quaint and fun. The food is absolutely delicious and I highly recommend their BLT and their Paninis. The coffee is bomb.com. And I can't help but always come back to try something new. read more

My daughter and I (we are locals) stopped into the Dez the small Dez not the cafe and ordered sandwiches to go. I asked if they could make me a cheese and mustard sandwich and they said, "yes". We took the sandwiches into the park as we were going on a hike. When it was time to eat and I opened mine up, to my astonishment my sandwich only had mustard on the bread. NO CHEESE, just mustard. Why would they do that? I guess they thought we were from L.A. as we hear they hate people from L.A. I would never go back there again. We did take it back and got a refund. read more

This place is great if you're trying to grab a quick bite. It has the vibe of a small cafe, but quality healthy food (limited vegetarian options.) Service is great, staff are friendly & helpful, it can get pretty busy here. Patio seating is available if you have fur babies or (limited) seating inside. Big parking lot right in front so it makes it easy to find free parking & lots of cool places surrounding it to shop & walk around. I ordered the avocado toast with bruschetta tomato's that was very flavorful (I should've added the egg) & my boyfriend ordered the pita sandwich (which was more like a salad with pita on the bottom of the plate.) Overall, food and drinks were yummy. read more

Love the Dez! Staff is always so nice. But it's a very very small place so be prepared to wait. Their sandwiches are heavy with the greens which I love. Food is ready quickly. read more

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Service: was amazing. I stopped by at 8:10 am on Monday (eve before Christmas Eve) and a lady staff opened the door and told me "good morning, welcome" she took my order immediately. I ordered a peppermint mocha, spinach quiche and a cinnamon roll. When my order was ready she brought everything to me while I was sitting at the table. Food: the peppermint mocha was so yummy and the cinnamon roll was still warm. Also yummy. Ambiance: super cute little place with lots of snacks to buy. read more

The Dez - Peppermint mocha (yummy) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

On the weekends this place is manned by a highly disorganized team of mostly sweet and well meaning young adults. Unfortunately they can't cafe-operate their way out of a wet paper bag, which results in a ton of mixed orders, delays and frustration. Good selection of quick bites and gourmet cafe snack/beverage brands. Come here when there are less than 4 waiting customers or roll the dice. read more

Great service, they sang to me on my birthday even! Yummy drinks and cake was beyond we bought four of them! Sausage roll also great read more

Food: The chickpea wrap was delicious with a generous portion of arugula inside. The ratio of chickpea spread and greens is perfect. I had this two days in a row and I was in chickpea heaven. Would recommend 10/10. Tried their oat milk latte and drip; they serve stumptown so you know it's going to be good. Service: A bit slow, but it's a tiny shop with a few employees so it's understandable. They definitely do the best they can and they're very pleasant so it wasn't the biggest deal to wait. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're on a time crunch, though. Ambiance: Small and busy. But lots of choices on their menu and treats displayed. read more

Great spot to stop in Joshua tree. Cute, lowkey cafe with no indoor but some outdoor seating. Would be great spot to pick up lunch and picnic in the park. The deserts are all amazing but their flourless chocolate cake is killer. I go back for it multiple times to visit. Finally tried one of their paninis - turkey pesto - and it was fire! read more

We stopped several times on our first trip to Joshua Tree. Great coffee, turkey sandwiches, and salmon Buddha bowls. You can order ahead and pick up on your way into the park or headed back to camp after a long day sightseeing. read more

I love a grab and go. They have a great selection of snacks, pastries, groceries and meals to go. I grabbed some snacks and was happy with all of it. Cute coffee bar serving Stumptown. I will be back. It's a very small shop and I'm assuming it gets quite crowded on weekends. Patience is a must. The staff were very sweet but again it's a tiny place so keep that in mind if you're in a rush. Nice selection of goods. read more

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Cutest shop in Joshua Tree! Got their summer strawberry matcha with oat milk and a breakfast panini on croissant. The drink was so refreshing, not overly sweet and the strawberries tasted super fresh. The breakfast panini was also unbelievably delicious! Came on a weekday at around 8AM and it wasn't busy. They also give our free dog treats for dogs who come in! So cute! read more

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Great spot for food, snacks and drinks. I liked that they had a small market and also drinks and food to order. The crepe was great. Bathroom was clean. And the service was friendly. read more

This is the place to go for great coffee and the raspberry danish was fabulous. They have other breakfast items as well.

Delicious food and kind service! May just be the best turkey sandwich I ever had. The quiche is also amazing. Small area to eat-in but we still found a table. Nice vibe and great location near adorable shops and Saturday Farmer's Market. read more

Messed up the order, then forgot another item. Unable to handle any type of large volume (large being more than 5 orders at time). Only want 4 in the store at a time but they don't bring the order out to you, instead it sits on a counter behind where you order until you come back in to check for it... making it hard to minimize number of people in the store. Overall it's poor service and poor experience read more