When I was researching places to eat in the Joshua Tree area before my trip, I knew I wanted to stop at The Tiny Pony and factored it in for brunch. From the outside, you wouldn't think much about this place, you may even be inclined to pass right by, but it's such an unexpected gem inside. We arrived for brunch around 10:30am on Sunday and it wasn't crowded at all. You can choose your own table, so we picked a booth near the back. The decor is so cute and I particularly loved the cat photo wall. Although a QR code on the table mentioned ordering on your phone, we did end up having a server. I ordered the cowgirl coffee which was delicious and the breakfast sandwich which was perfectly filling and I loved the chipotle mayo. We also got a basket of fries with both sauce options and those were very good as well. My group enjoyed their food also and we all remarked that it was the perfect meal before heading out for a day of exploring. Service was quick so we were in and out pretty fast, but I would have loved to come back and properly hung out at this place. If I lived in the area, I would definitely be a regular. Great vibes, great food and great service! read more

The Tiny Pony - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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I am always here when I am in Joshua! This place has such a good vibe and friendly service! I do like their espresso martini with cacao nibs, and their fries are also good! read more

We had a chance to pop in for dinner and drinks last weekend. We were able to find a seat at the bar and order. The staff were all super welcoming and friendly to two out-of-towners. They were able to cater to my wife's dietary needs (vegan), and had a great selections for her carnivore husband. Drinks were outstanding and food was impeccable. We visit this area of CA once per year and will DEFINITELY make this a regular stop. Great food! Awesome staff! Killer atmosphere! Well done, Tiny Pony. Well done. read more

The Tiny Pony - Vegan options + carnivore options! - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

A fun happening spot. We were there Friday night for dinner so a lot of excitement around the drag show. Our wait person was great (and oh so cute) but food was mediocre. The avacados in the avacados salad were MIA and it was drowned in dressing. Vegi burger was pretty good. Whiskey Apple Pie was stale and tasted like the refrigerator. I guess Tiny Pony not about the food but the descriptiond on menu sure made it seem otherwise. read more

Hello, somebody recommended that we go to the Tiny Pony for good food in Yucca Valley... My sister and I are helping my mother move out of town, leaving tomorrow. She has been here for 28 years and we're just finding this place now? ! My sister and I ordered the breakfast burger with the egg over hard added avocado, and it was wonderful. We also got the tiny pony fries, which were also excellent. We liked both of the sauces (aïoli and ranch) as well. After perusing the bar menu, we also had to order the Big Ass G&T and it did not disappoint. Sadly, we are leaving town tomorrow for good, but anytime we are up in the Joshua tree area. We will definitely stop into this establishment. Great job guys love the ambience, love the eclectic and funky art, loved finding the tiny pony on the wall and seeing everything there was to see! read more

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DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER. This place looks like a sketchy dive bar from the outside, but is actually a great place for a casual dinner. I had a burger and some cauliflower "buffalo wings". Both were excellent. Sat outside in the back. Patio ambiance was lacking but it is nice to have the option to sit outside. Service was attentive and friendly. Yeah Tiny Pony!!! read more

We had pretzels with cheese dip as an appetizer, a quinoa bowl with fried chicken, and a Caesar salad with fried chicken. All were delicious. Nice environment, lots of fun, and great, friendly, attentive service. read more

The Tiny Pony - Quinoa bowl with fried chicken. - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Tiny Pony is exactly the kind of spot you'd expect to find in the high desert. We came in to grab drinks -- I enjoyed the tasty orange wine while my partner loved the hot mulled wine Sirius the chilly January visit! We grabbed a spot at the bar and got a kick out of all the eclectic picture of the lounging cats. They serve a wide range of food and have a pool table. This is a hipster paradise and we loved it! read more

I come here EVERY SINGLE TIME I pass through. Its kind of a rare treat for me and it never fails to impress. A menu of the sort that most people have never seen, much less will get to experience. Between duck confit nachos and maple miso shrimp tacos, this place cant miss. The bar itself is beyond fully stocked, with knowledgeable and fun bartenders to boot. Haley, my bartender, really made my night! They even have a pool table to complete the bar vibe. If good drinks and a better time is what youre looking for, make sure you hit up the Pony. read more

Such a fun spot to check out when you're in Joshua Tree! We went later in the evening and the DJ was playing great music. The vibes were on point, and the servers were super friendly and full of energy. read more

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Yum,yum,yum! This was an amazing find in Yucca Valley. I did not have a high expectations for food given that it's a bar, but boy was I wrong. My party of 6 tried different dishes recommended by our server and I kid you not, everything we ordered was delicious. Duck confit nachos may sound weird but they were so freakin' good. The chicken sandwich was deliciously crunchy with a tasty coleslaw to go with it. The buffalo wings were crisp and flavorful. The fries were perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Just seriously, EVERYTHING WAS GOOD! Now the beers, they were fresh and locally brewed. Try them. The menu isn't vast but everything on there is perfectly and tastefully cooked. It's clear that they care about what they serve their customers. If you're in Yucca Valley, this is the spot. Don't go anywhere else. I'm still thinking about those Nachos...... read more

A true authentic hi-desert experience. Warm and welcoming vibe, you can tell the staff all love working there and get along well. Manager Britney posts a weekly new food special every Wednesday. I had the Double Chili Cheese Smash Burger - so good. And the hand-cut fries are the bomb (good!) Really creative craft cocktails, too. read more

Lovely spot with food better than you'd expect. Thanks for the great service, Tyler! Wild boar sloppy joes, House made Veggie burgers, homemade queso with pretzels, Beet and farro salad and unique cocktails. Try the mezcal old fashioned. **Not your average desert spot** read more

I had heard some great things about this place so went with some friends to try it out. We sat down at a table and settled in. A few minutes later a guy working there stomped up to us and snarled "that table was turned sideways for a reason." I'm sorry, I didn't realize this was one of those restaurants where the direction a rectangular table is turned signifies whether or not you can sit there. You know that classic piece of restaurant lore we all learn when we first start eating out! Anyway these people are awful and rude, go to The Copper Room instead. read more

What a great find! This spot is ~15min from Joshua tree NP and is a fun spot if you want to grab a drink or go for a nice meal.Service is great. The hostess and servers were doing a fabulous job given how busy they were. Our server Hailey did a wonderful job. We got the duck confit nachos, tiny pony burger and the loaded yucca fries. Delicious! Highly recommend this spot. PS: they have a Photo Booth and pool table too. read more

The Tiny Pony - Entrance. - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

21 over after 9pm, so have your IDs ready. Music plays loud. They have a billiards table. Unique and fun decor. Good amount of seating area for big and small groups. Our group ordered the yucca fries to share. It came out hot and crispy and it was loaded with cheese. The smash burger is a little on the spicy side but overall great dish. They charge automatic gratuity for big groups as well. Service was okay probably a busy time since it was the weekend. read more

The Tiny Pony - Loaded Yucca fries - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Mixed experience ... while the drinks were great, the food (lunch menu) was mediocre for the price while visiting on Saturday 2/21/26. We waited to be acknowledged, and the service felt dismissive and somewhat cliquey towards "non locals". Simple requests weren't accommodated, and they refused to split the check for four (though three ways was somehow fine). Even though this joint was highly recommended, it was a disappointing experience for my party. read more

We had the loaded yucca fries, fried chicken sandwich, biscuits and gravy, and a burger. Drinks were a cherry limeade Rickey and some sodas. The vibe in this place is dive bar with amazingly fun velvet paintings of just about anything one can imagine including Cookie Monster, ET holding a can of Coors and more. Staff was chill but competent and attentive. Food was great and the drinks were good. A must see/experience if you're in the area. read more

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The food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful and above expectations! I had th breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. Make sure you try the yucca fries! read more

Food was good. Tattoo waitress needs some lessons in being a nice person. We asked about tables because all other tables where full she replied. "Take the booth and read the fine print. If you have more than 4 people you can take a seat". Despite her rudeness, we decided to still stay (we were too hungry). Her attitude was horrible. Too bad gratuity of 20% was already included because she definitely didn't deserve that. Not coming back and would recommend for you to go elsewhere. Management should fix this problem, seems like we are not the first to complain about a server. read more

Great vibes and great staff! The bar staff is fun and personable. The manager Grayson is so attentive to customers and looks out for everyone in the establishment. We don't live here but we will definitely be back just for this place and the staff that took care of us and looked out for us the entire time! read more

Food was way overpriced for the portions you receive with no sides. Chilaquiles just eggs w tortilla strips on top. Sever was very nice,and service was good. Inside has really cool artwork. read more

The Tiny Pony - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

my partner and i went to yucca valley for a trip & this was nearby. it was great service with such a cute vibe. the food was delicious and it came out really quick. the caesar was one of the best portions we've had! read more

The Tiny Pony - tiny pony caesar, tiny pony burger, loaded yucca fries - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Lost a star for friendliness and service. We walked in as a party of 7 adults, and told to sit wherever we wanted. We selected 2 booths and the waiter said we were good. Within minutes we were told by someone else we couldn't sit in 2 booths and she moved us to a table that clearly only fit 6 people. We had to move for the 3rd time to 2 separate tables... if you want people sitting in a specific location then don't have open seating! Food and drinks were great!! read more

The Tiny Pony - Vanilla French Toast- Delicious! - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

A fun find after hiking Joshua tree! Quirky, friendly service and tasty! Bar, pool table & Photo Booth as well! read more

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Amazing service, drinks were amazing. Food was great wouldn't do the friend with duck and boar again. A little pricey

this place sucks, unless you like eating dinner on a dance floor with drunk people bumping into your table. The staff will be quick to move you to a different table, so yes they want you to choose your own table, but not the one you want to sit at. paying with a credit card? enjoy the 4% hidden fee for using a credit card. (it may say 4% fee for credit cards on the menu but it's intentionally well hidden) if you want a glass of water your server will instruct you on how to get your own cup of warm water from the community water pitcher. been there 5 times, first time was great but each visit thereafter went downhill fast. I'll never ever go back there read more

Food was excellent, as well as the service, great vibe. A must stop when you're in town!

This place was a cute spot to visit while I was traveling. I liked the vibe of this spot because it felt welcoming and rustic. I got the veggie burger and the flavor of the burger was amazing. The only negative thing is that it fell apart easily and it didn't have the same texture of a burger. However, the taste made up for it and the fries were so good. We got our food pretty quickly and the owner was super friendly. My friends also enjoyed their food and we were happy we made the time to stop by. I wish I took the time to grab a drink because the names and themes of them were so funny. I ended up getting a ginger beer and it was yummy with my meal. read more

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Mediocre food at best. Front of house person seemed distracted and overwhelmed. Waited 5 minutes to be greeted at the door while she chatted with colleagues and busied herself with doing anything but helping customers. Disappointing overall and not worth the wait. read more

Yes please this place has charm, amazing food and wonderful service. We came here for breakfast that they do on the weekends and Jennifer our server was lovely despite us arriving right when they opened. We ordered the shrimp and grits and the breakfast burger. Both were phenomenal and seriously gourmet. I have pictures below but they don't do it justice since we were so hungry, we couldn't wait. The ambiance fits the JT vibe of relaxed, diner style with edge. I highly recommend you come here to try their food. Also the market next door is soooooo amazing. 10/10! read more

The Tiny Pony - Shrimp and grits, half eaten - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

DELICIOUS FOOD!!! Let me tell you I did not come here with high expectations on the food. I mean it's a bar! Boy, was I wrong! Everything we ordered was delicious! We got the burger, chicken sandwich, duck nachos, buffalo wings and fries. Not one complaint about any of it! Dog Friendly (main reason we decided to come to this place.) The place had plenty of parking, the inside looked nice and cozy but we had our fur baby so we sat in the back patio area. Cool, chill spot. Our waitress Lauren was AWESOME! She was on top of it and kept checking up on us and seeing if we needed anything. Overall, amazing experience. If I'm ever back in the area, I'm definitely hitting this place back up. read more

Loved our experience here! Had a hard time finding a spot for lunch till we found the tiny pony. We had our baby and were worried we wouldn't be able to dine, but saw that all ages welcome till later in the evening. Loved the atmosphere and cool animal pictures on the wall. The food was super tasty and really hit the spot, loved the burger. Waitress was super nice and very attentive! read more

We came here for my sister's bachelorette party! Food was so good and all the servers and bartenders were so incredibly nice! 10/10 recommend for a fun bach trip in Joshua tree! read more

We came in because I saw the photos of the duck nachos on Yelp. They did not disappoint. Flavor combo was great. Good amount of toppings, including the duck. I was also happy about the beer list. Cocktails looked delicious too. They have one older pool table. The service was good even though they were busy. read more

Kinda hole in the wall, bar vine but open for lunch, weird velvet paintings of animals and an Elvis, delicious food, efficient and friendly service. What's not to love? Seriously, this place is great. I love a house made veggie patty and this one does not disappoint. Served on a soft bun with butter lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and chipotle aioli. My husband likes the meat burger too. And daughter loves the Tiny Pony fries. Good beer and cocktail list. read more

The Tiny Pony - Tiny Pony fries. Get them. - Bars Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

This place was okay. The best part about it was the art on the walls. Our server came over as soon as we sat down and asked if we were ready. Since we had never been in this place before, we had no idea what we wanted. When we finally did order, the server didn't write anything down. My brother ordered a side of fries with his burger, and they never came. I had a veggie burger that was completely soggy and fell apart. Do not recommend that, especially for the $17 price tag. The drinks were weak. They also automatically add 20% gratuity on parties of 5 or more. read more

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We came here for dinner and breakfast in quick succession and both were great... but the star of the show was definitely the biscuits and gravy at breakfast! Delicious! read more

We were so excited to try the Tiny Pony! Our server was wonderful, but the bouncer was so freaking rude! It's like he could not be bothered. The first, blonde bouncer was nice but the second one we encountered was so, so annoyed by our presence. He was texting on his phone and he sounded drunk. Kicked us out, even though we were there at the same time the night before. No customer service skills at all ‍ Food was outstanding! Really cool atmosphere read more

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Good food, and good service. But it ended up being really expensive. I guess for a special occasion it's nice. The burger does not come with fries, and the fries were $16! read more