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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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Deux Pates

Deux Pates

5.0(26 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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Trio Restaurant

Trio Restaurant

3.8(3.9k reviews)
20.2 mi
•$$$

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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Nectarine Grove - Kids meal

Nectarine Grove

4.2(174 reviews)
90.6 mi
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There was a line out the door when we arrived at Nectarine Grove, and after trying the food and…read morecoffee, I can absolutely understand why! We were actually on our way to another brunch, but wanted to grab something quick beforehand. We decided to share the Chicken Salad Toast, and it was the perfect choice! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the quality of the ingredients was outstanding. For drinks, we tried the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Mushroom Latte, and both were fantastic! You can really taste the quality and care that goes into what they serve. We enjoyed the coffee so much that we even purchased some to bring home with us to Las Vegas. We can't wait to brew it ourselves and enjoy a little taste of Nectarine Grove from home!

I walked into Nectarine Grove today hoping to get a loaf of bread to anchor my BRAT diet while…read moredealing with an upset stomach this week. The selection was extremely minimal; just loaves of sourdough. Fortunately, as a Bay Area resident, I *love* sourdough, and it's generally a safe bet that anywhere in California is gonna have great sourdough, even grocery stores. Well, I was wrong. The loaves sold at Nectarine Grove are dense, dry, and lack any sort of redeeming taste. Gone was the key "sour" flavor of the sourdough, which was masquerading instead as a sad, flavorless Irish soda bread wannabe. The loaf I thought was going to sustain me through the week is now one that I could only force my way through two slices of before awkwardly carrying around this overpriced $15 brick of cardboard for the rest of the day. The only thing keeping this from being a one star review is the acai bowl I got with it for breakfast, which was pretty decent though not special enough to redeem the overall experience. I wish I had my money back, but hopefully this review will save you yours.

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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!

Nectarine Grove - Eggs Benedict with Hash Browns - GF - everything is gluten free! !

Nectarine Grove

4.3(906 reviews)
87.3 mi
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Finally- eating out without the guilt! On our menu seasonal lemonade (sweet with maple syrup, yum!)…read morechicken sammy, steak bowl, vanilla cupcake, veggie and steak bowls. Huge portions, good pricing, cute location, fast service (even though it's busy) great options and clean eating! We pop into Nectarine grove alot when we are wanting a healthier restaurant lunch!

I came to Nectarine Grove on Saturday for lunch. When I arrived at 1pm, it was virtually empty…read morewhich rarely happens, I know. There were two couples and one woman at tables, outside a couple tables were also taken. Everyone was already eating from what I could see, except one of the couples at a high top. I got in line with only 2 people in front of me. I placed my order, some baked goods from the case, a mocha, and chicken and waffles and took my number to the table. I got my Mayan mocha within 5-7 minutes, delicious. I then waited another 45 minutes to receive my chicken and waffles! There were big waves of people coming in and I was thankful I came in the small window of time when hardly anyone was there. That should have meant my order was ahead of the many people in line. At 30 minutes I went to check and make sure there hadn't been a mixup with my order. I had ordered a baked item to go and clarified with the employee ringing me up that everything else was for here/to dine in. She repeated that back to me. Nonetheless, when I went to check, I thought maybe it had accidentally been packed to go. But no, the other employee told me, it was still coming. So I went and sat back down. At 45 minutes I asked another passing employee, who might have been the manager, as I saw her give food to a table that had arrived at least 10-15 minutes after me. This was getting ridiculous. I was waiting on literally one meal and had gotten here ahead of all these people the restaurant was now busy with. She said she would check for me. She came back a few minutes later with my plate and went to get me hot sauce. I checked the chicken and it was COLD, waffle too. They gave me butter but how would it even melt on this cold waffle? I was so angry and baffled. The employee/manager came back and said she was going to take my coffee and pastry off the bill and refund it. This was a nice gesture but honestly, this whole meal should have been refunded. To pay a premium for these ingredients and be served a cold meal after nearly an hour of waiting. Absolutely unacceptable. I tried to submit this feedback to their contact portal instead of a public Yelp review but 3 times their site said it was having issues and it couldn't accept the form. Another thing out of order it seems for Nectarine Grove. Don't dare come here if you have anywhere else to be that afternoon. Another north county beautiful high priced eatery not getting the basics right.

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Nectarine Grove - Farmers Market Scramble

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Food for Thought Cafe - What a colorful breakfast plate with a sweet potato. What a comfort that meal was.

Food for Thought Cafe

4.5(40 reviews)
5.7 mi

This is my "go to" spot. The food is so good and the staff are amazing. Like "Cheers" where…read moreeveryone knows your name without the alcohol!! It's a wonderful atmosphere to visit with friends or enjoy alone time. The grounds at the retreat center are magical and the koi pond is visible from the cafe

The two stars are for the view, which is nice of the Joshua trees, but that is where the positivity…read moreends. The woman at the counter, whose name I didn't get but who had pink and white striped hair, refused to serve my boyfriend even though the website said the cafe was open, the door sign said the cafe was open, and people were in the cafe itself eating and drinking coffee at a few of the tables. She said the cafe was closed because she was too busy, even though there were only a few people around. When I asked if it was possible to get coffee, she said alright but we should order the drip coffee because she wasn't very good at making anything else. While we sat and drank our coffees, a group of about six women came up and she let them order food and coffee for the group. A man was next in line and she told him the same thing she told my boyfriend: that she was busy and the cafe was closed. This pattern continued. She served women in groups of any size, but men who asked were told that the cafe was closed. This is unacceptable and I will not be returning, however nice the setting.

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Food for Thought Cafe - Veggie burger and sweet potato wedges

Veggie burger and sweet potato wedges

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