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    The Dez

    4.3 (30 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Granola bowl & pastrami sandwich
    Vi H.

    We stayed in Joshua tree for two day and came here both days!! Love this spot! Got the granola bowl and it was super yummy with fresh fruit! We also got the pastrami sandwich and my friend said it was an all time top 3 sandwich! The pretzel bread really makes it unique and yummy. Got the acai bowl on the second day and it was sooooo good. Their acai was especially fresh and flavorful and thick. Not sure how they do it! Highly recommend! The inside is also super cute and has lots of fun and unique snacks like tin fish and unique chocolates! Wish I went earlier so that I could try their cinnamon roll! Their pastries sell out so go early!

    Smoked salmon toast
    Sabrina A.

    My husband and I got breakfast here before a day at Joshua tree national park and we were full for hours! We got a beef Australian meat pie to share along with the smoked salmon toast. We ended up waiting in line again for another meat pie because we loved it so much! The place does get packed so try to get there early. There is very limited seating so you may need to quickly grab a table once a party leaves.

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    Christopher G.

    My friends and I had a great meal at The DEZ before heading into Joshua Tree. The place is busy, understandably so, since the town is small, there's not so many places to go, and there are a lot of park tourists passing through. However, seating was open, and it was comfortable and had a good vibe. We ordered a breakfast sandwich, lox bagel, lamb pie, quiche, and coffee. Everything was really good, but the breakfast sandwich I had was delectable. The thick-cut bacon was juicy and the eggs were perfectly cooked. The lamb pie was really tasty as well, and had a great aromatic rosemary flavor. It's a bit pricey, but that's standard for Joshua Tree, since so many people from LA and San Diego are passing through. The staff are friendly, on top of stuff, and easygoing. I recommend checking it out when you're in town!

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    Laurie B.

    There are a lot more places to eat in Joshua Tree than ever before. This is the café version of the takeout shop just steps away. Sizable menu with big salads, burgers sandwiches plus lots of market goodies. We came here for lunch with several people on limited diets and were able to find delicious dishes for everyone. Plus, there's a takeout case with sweet and savory goodies, as well as a market with many organic and healthy products. A great place to stop for lunch on your way to or from Joshua Tree National Park.

    Good lord
    Judy T.

    I like this place more every time I visit. Today's morning food haul: breakfast sandwich with spicy beef sausage and spinach feta quiche. Both super delicious. The service was delightful. Lots to choose from in the bakery case if you are there early. It's busy so they run out of stuff. This has become my regular stop for breakfast, snacks when I'm in town.

    My baby with her pina colada smoothie
    Cheyenne G.

    Had to have my coffee! And the Dez was the place to satisfy my needs. I grabbed a caramel iced latte with oat and it was tasty and strong. My daughter was soo happy to see they had her favorite: pina colada! She loved it! The girls working the counter were very sweet as well. They had so much tasty looking goodies but we had our hearts set on baking cookies at our Airbnb so we resisted. I loved the vibe it was giving "cool desert corner deli".

    Delicious butter

    You've got to try their hot matcha latte! The best I've ever had. Fun friendly staff and great pastries & gourmet items. They sell an exotic butter called "Camargue" that will ruin you for regular store bought brands.

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    H V.

    Surprisingly good food and presentation in the desert. Cute alfresco tables and nice seating inside as well. Good service.

    Kc M.

    Went on a Friday morning for a quick bite. It wasn't too busy, so I was able to order at the counter and grab a seat to dine in. I ordered a tuna melt, which came open-faced, with a small side of chips. The total was about $16. I'd come back to try other menu items, drinks, and their other small location.

    A turkey sandwich, which is really a lettuce sandwich

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    Delicious food! Great service. The inside space is a bit tight but we didn't mind much. Will definitely head back next time we're in JT!

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    Was really great to stop here on the way into JT. We were bummed they didn't have the picnic boxes anymore.

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    Great find for lunch. Nice people, good humus pita sandwich and fun vibe. Easy parking and lots of selection on the menu.

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    Great customer service with delicious fresh food. Highly recommend the tuna sandwich!

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