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Yucca Valley Outpost

4.8 (156 reviews)
ModerateVegan, Cafes, Gluten-Free

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Bridget W.

This is the gem of Joshua Tree (besides the National Park, of course). Fresh. Plant-based. Goodness. If it wasn't for the giant "vegan" sign I spotted from the main road while headed to the park, I would have totally driven by without noticing this place. It's in a building that looks like it belongs in Pioneertown and not where you'd expect to find a vegan cafe. Grabbed a couple of smoothies on our way back from visiting the park right before they closed for the day and they were both terrific. If you can't decide - go with the Chocolate Sun Butter with added brownie bits (recommended to me by the friendly gal behind the walk-up window). It's definitely one of the best smoothies I've EVER had! I look forward to stopping in again (hopefully post-covid) and experiencing their vegan brunch menu.

Can't miss sign!
Ralph H.

I made a pit stop here while visiting Joshua tree and heading back home to LA. I didn't realize at first it was a vegan place but food looked amazing in pictures and decided to take a chance. So happy that I did because as expected it was so tasty and the wrap I ordered with side salad was soooo yummy. Also had their smoothie and that was different but not terrible or anything. The staff was helpful and food came out quick and fresh. I hope to be back to this place soon.

View across boulevard is nice.
Katie W.

E for Exceptional! Earned more than 5-stars! The menu is quite large, I mean it actually measures about 8' x 6' ... maybe even bigger. If you need some direction or suggestions, meet April . . . the warm and kind human that takes your order and brings it to your outdoor table. April walked me through a couple of menu items that appealed to me and I ended up having (devouring) the 50/50 wrap with eggplant, pesto and avocado. It came topped with a beautiful bunch of dressed greens. The photos don't do it justice. The wrap is a large, soft pita. I ate every bite! For something sweet and cool, April recommended a mixed berry with banana smoothie. It was perfect! There are plenty of outdoor tables. And even though I was solo the setting was perfect and neat and casual and comfortable. Parking lot is decent and the bathroom was clean with ample supplies.

Pesto cado
Tracy H.

Such a unique menu that's healthy and filling for post-Joshua tree hiking. The Pestocado was something that'll make you want to recreate it at home! The hummus wrap has nothing but a smooth tasty hummus with fresh vegetables adding amazing texture to the meal. Saffron rose rice pudding caught our attention so we ordered it and although we were extremely full, we were glad to have experienced the floral dessert! the coco rosie was delicious! I wish the cup was bigger. A small gravel parking lot is available to pull into. When we arrived it was around 10:30a and there were no crowds.

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Kelsey P.

Fantastic delicious food and special, super sweet customer service! We were a tad confused at the order outside system, unsure if they were open, but the kind employee popped out to give us the scoop. Cute western looking building and a great restroom. You order at the window and they bring out to your car. The food was fresh and crazy delicious. The seasonings on the salad were magical!!! We inhaled it. The kid in our party loved the warm pita bread :) the stuffed avocados, hummus, coffee, rose water saffron rice pudding, and eggplant toast were 10 stars. Seriously so good. While we were eating outside in the sunshine on their hay bales, they employee came out to bring us two free vegan GF chocolate cupcakes as a treat, how nice!! Thanks for a great experience.

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Milena G.

My go to spot for allergen-free yummies after a trip to Joshua Tree. This is a family owned operation & everything is so thoughtfully made every time I come here. Ask for the sea moss face mask for a rejuvenating skin treat. :)

Chickpea salad wrap
Shweta S.

We were visiting Yucca Valley, and decided to stop by the place on day 1 of our stay. We liked the place so much, that we visited it every single day of our trip. If you are vegan, then don't look any further, this is the spot! The location is right next to the main highway 62, so very convenient if you are on the way to Joshua Tree or Palm Springs. There is enough parking (so it wasn't an issue). Note that they are open only Fri-Sun. They are offering only takeout, but there are some tables outside, so you can sit and enjoy. Over the 3 days, we tried several items from their menu: Earl grey lavender iced tea, Hibiscus rose iced tea, chocolate sunbutter smoothie, chickpea salad wrap (entree), stuffed avocado- tried both pesto as well as chickpea (entree), eggplant toast (entree), chocolate cake, saffron rice pudding. Everything we tried was delicious. There were definitely some repeat orders as well in the 3 consecutive day visits. They serve pretty fast, you order at the booth, wait in your car and they bring it to your car. On one of the occasion, they even added some gluten-free chips on the house, such a sweet gesture. If you are vegan or meat eater, visiting the area or passing by, definitely give it a try. Highly recommend it.

Mellisa S.

Literally my favorite place to eat. Anywhere. I love the freshness and it's simplicity. Yummy yummy in my tummy. But don't tell too many people ... it is a hidden gem Everything is amazing. Eggplant toast , the stuffed avocados , smoothies , desserts , you cannot go wrong Did I mention it's all vegan ?

Half and half (eggplant & hummus dip)
Allee S.

Came here for a healthy breakfast, indoor dining wasn't an option but it sure was nice outside so that was okay. Loved to see all the healthy options on the menu, would love to come back to try more!

Karinna B.

Delicious everything! 100% recommend to stop by whenever this little place is open. Never disappointed love the rose hot chocolate.

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Maui S.

Very good vegan spot in Joshua Tree and reasonably priced. We went for brunch and got: 1. Pesto-Cado which came with a whole avocado+pesto, salad and pita bread. 2. Hummus wrap: the garlic in hummus is light and not overpowering, 3. Saffron Rose Rice Pudding: reminds me chai latte in pudding form, 4. Coco Rosie: hot chocolate + rose water, very floral, 5. Dirty Rosie: coco rosie + coffee. Everything is good and I love the healthy options! Outdoor seating only

cutest exterior ever!
Himani Y.

tldr: the cutest little spot ever! we had to stop by when we saw "vegan cafe" on the way to joshua tree in february. healthy, yummy, and all made and served by the sweetest people ever! *** food: we got the 50/50 wrap (flavorful, we really liked it), the hummus wrap (fresh-feeling but still filled me up), and the hummus box, which came with a great side salad. the hummus was super garlicky -- good thing we all LOVE garlic! drinks: we got the mango immunity smoothie, and it was SO good. i didn't expect it to be, because honestly, it's an immunity smoothie! it honestly got better with every sip! service: order at the window and your food is brought out to your car/table on trays! bonus points: cute, unexpectedly clean little bathroom.

Jiaqi M.

As a non vegan, the entrees, smoothies, and desserts are so delicious! We came here every day in Joshua Tree, and the servers/chefs were also so welcoming and friendly. My favorites are their large salad (honestly one of the best salads I have ever had), mango or mixed berry smoothie, rice pudding (all desserts)--but honestly everything was well balanced and unique!

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Food was alright but the service was phenomenal. Great place to stop for veggie/vegan options on the way to Joshua tree.

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Thanks so much Maddy! Hope to see you again soon! - April

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Deux Pates

Deux Pates

5.0(25 reviews)
85.3 mi

Wow!! I don't write reviews often but I can't believe this place isn't a household name yet. First…read moreand foremost, the man at the front who helped me the 2 times I visited was so kind and thoroughly explained what they make, best ways to enjoy those items, and also educated me on French baking a bit which was cool to learn! His energy truly put me in a better mood! He also helped me take my bags to the car since I got quite a bit which was unexpected and much appreciated! Now the food--I'm not gluten free myself but I used to be to manage PCOS hormonal imbalances, and this by far has been the best gluten free spot I've had. I took several items to a picnic with gluten eaters and everyone asked where it was from and were shocked to hear it was gluten free. Every item was a hit! They have some vegan items as well! Definitely worth checking out at their storefront or farmer's markets! My favorites so far: - chocolate chip banana bread: so moist and flavor packed. this alone is something I'd keep coming back for. The regular banana bread is fantastic too! - seasonal apple walnut bread/boule: favorite of the breads I've tried! I sliced it to freeze it and kept eating more and more as I was packing it. The breads have a lot of bounce to them. - brownies and chocolate chip cookies: just wow, both are thick and chewy, cookies are the perfect level of sweet and chocolaty - fruit tart: the tart shell is not too thick, just enough to hold the custard and fruit and have the flavor of the shell pull it all together. The fruit was super fresh and custard was perfect - coffee cake: perfect sweetness! - chocolate boule: I toasted it and ate it with some natural peanut butter, yum! The bread itself isn't sweet whereas the apple one seemed to be sweeter from the natural sugars in the apple - veggie crepe (frozen to go): I followed his instructions on how to cook and easily took it on the go to eat while driving. Overall--Will definitely be coming back. Great people, great and fresh high quality food!

Great GF find! We stumbled in by chance after a yelp search. So far we've only tried the Madeline…read moreand chocolate chip cookies. The chocolate chip cookies are absolutely amazing- by far the best I've had in longer than I can remember. The store itself has a very small storefront. If you have other food allergies they have a list of ingredients you can look through. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of their gluten free options!

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Deux Pates
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Trio Restaurant

Trio Restaurant

3.8(3.9k reviews)
20.2 mi
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We were staying at a hotel literally walking distance so we decided to give it a go. Not going to…read morelie, the first 10/15 mins. We felt out of place. Maybe because it fell like a spot only locals go to. But it all changed once my wife's salad came. It was built with the utmost care and it tasted amazing. It was like a fancy balsamic salad with sourdough bread and cherry tomatoes. Then our waiter was very helpful and told us about the food and recommended a wild mushroom pasta. He said all the pasta sauces were made the same day and he even showed us a video of the kitchen and how the noodles are made. I like mushrooms but I'm usually a burger or a steak guy. But I went with it. My wife got a shrimp pasta. Both tasted absolutely amazing...my wife pasta was so refreshing and my mushroom pasta was superb!! The waiter was so cool too. There was a super nice sunset and he told us to go outside and look at it because it was a rare type of sunset. This is one of those restaurants where the food is made of high quality ingredients and the chef/s really does put care into their dishes. All in all, if I'm back in town, I'd come by again for the food.

My opinion, most restaurants in Palm Springs are way too expensive, and only decent to mediocre at…read morebest. Trio is not that. It's a regular spot for us, especially the happy hour. Everyday from 4-6pm. Well cocktails are 6 bucks, martinis are 10, and they typically poor doubles, so amazingly worth it. Happy hour beet tartare is surprisingly delicious for what it is. Although, I would pick out a bunch of the capers. Restaurants have this thing dumping handfuls of capers like it's the main ingredient. It's like eating a whole dill pickle in a cheeseburger. Wow. Also get the pork belly crispy rice. You won't be disappointed. We come here for their regular menu for special date nights and are never disappointed. The pork chop was awesome. You really can't go wrong. Enjoy!

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Trio Restaurant - Fried Artichoke hearts - tasted good - presentation doesn't help the dish

Fried Artichoke hearts - tasted good - presentation doesn't help the dish

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Trio Restaurant - On N. Palm Canyon

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Maldon’s Brasserie - Delicious latte

Maldon’s Brasserie

4.5(386 reviews)
85.2 mi
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I came for brunch and was underwhelmed by the slow service and dry, bland food…read more While our server was friendly, the food took forever to come out and we barely interacted with any staff after our initial order. The brunch menu was limiting, with only a few egg dishes, sandwiches, and breads. The French toast and waffle were nearly $20 each despite the small portions and standard toppings. *French Toast: the worst item of the meal. The bread had no flavor or egginess and left a strange sandy mouthfeel. The interior was so dry that it soaked up all the moisture in my mouth. A poor showing for a classic French toast. *Waffle: the batter was slightly sweetened but felt too dense. The fruit was fresh, although nothing about the toppings or overall quality stood out. *Steak Frites: hanger steak topped with chimichurri and fries. It was supposed to come with bernaise sauce, but I did not receive any. The steak leaned closer to rare rather than the medium rare I asked for. However, it was still tender, and the chimichurri was vibrant and herbaceous. I wished more sauce had been applied, as the dish was a bit dry. The fries were decent, though I would have preferred more crunch. Given the long wait, I expected much more from the dishes in terms of flavor and execution. I was disappointed by how flavorless and dry everything was.

The first time I came here and ai find out they are closing in two weeks. That is really…read moreunfortunate as the place was adorable! We came because their entire menu is 100% gluten free- what a find! The staff were all friendly and there was a woman playing live music! Parking is easy as there is a garage and they validate. The food was all good, but the biscuit trio was perfection! Sad to see them go.

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Maldon’s Brasserie - Braised short rib sandwich

Braised short rib sandwich

Maldon’s Brasserie - Menu (1/2)

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Nectarine Grove - Kids meal

Nectarine Grove

4.2(172 reviews)
90.6 mi
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Cannot say enough good things about this spot. From the incredible staff, to the scrumptious food…read moreeverything is A+! I especially love the dine in vibe that's outdoor beachy style. This is a dedicated gluten free gem in the heart of Del Mar. minutes from the beach in a bustling shopping center. My gf son had the breakfast burrito three out of seven days we were in town, and let me tell you the boy is hard to impress so this is a huge compliment. I had the avocado toast once and the chicken salad toast once. Loved the avocado toast, the chicken salad toast was a bit on the Mayo side for my taste but I could tell it was quality ingredients. The star of the show for me was the fudgey brownie! I think it's literally the best brownie I've ever consumed. Please try it. The barista (I wish I'd caught her name) is a total sweetheart. Give that girl a raise. We ate in and got take out. Both are great. It gets busy here so patience may be required but is worth it. So happy to see a gf place thriving. Lots of healthy options and unique coffee and tea combos. They sell bread, house made bone broth, homemade soups for take out. Over a dozen types of pastries. Free Parking available, pickup parking available, they take most forms of payment, free refills on iced tea. Environmentally conscious. Please give this place a try!

Overall, I probably wouldn't return, but I'm glad I gave it a try. I was really excited to visit…read morebecause everything is gluten-free, which is amazing and such a great option for people with dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, I wasn't especially impressed with everything we tried. We got the last slice of the pumpkin Thai tiramisu, and it didn't taste very fresh. The burrito, however, was tasty and the sauce was flavorful. The service was good, and everyone we interacted with was very kind and helpful. One other downside was that there's only outdoor seating, which wasn't ideal during the peak of summer. I would recommend ordering to-go. I really appreciate having a fully gluten-free option, but overall, the food and atmosphere didn't quite live up to my expectations.

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Nectarine Grove - Glorious Greens

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Nectarine Grove - Snagged some English muffins and a Dirty Chai Butter Latte while I was in the area for work!

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Snagged some English muffins and a Dirty Chai Butter Latte while I was in the area for work!

Yucca Valley Outpost - vegan - Updated October 2026

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