Crema's Take
“Bliss Cafe builds its reputation almost entirely on açai bowls and smoothies—particularly their date smoothie—which reviewers consistently praise as fresh and well-executed, and the staff genuinely seem to care about what they're making. The 3.3 rating reflects a real disconnect between those bright spots and everything else: the ambience feels unfinished despite good intentions, the food menu is inconsistent (some dishes land, others don't), and it reads more like a talented smoothie bar that got ambitious about becoming a full cafe. If you're in Joshua Tree specifically craving a quality bowl or smoothie, it's worth a stop; don't expect much beyond that.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Fantastic delicious açai bowl and perfect date smoothies. I loved all of the toppings I got to choose from and the bow was made with love. The ambience can use some improvements but it seems like they have great staff so stay tuned!
After hearing recommendations from local friends, I stopped by in search of a bowl. The store was clean and spotless. The baristas were very friendly and knowledgeable. The “salad” bowl that I was hoping to get were not available at the time, thus I settled for an Acai Bowl with…
The açaí bowl is a definite highlight—fresh, perfectly blended, and topped generously with fruit and crunchy granola. It’s refreshing, flavorful, and feels both indulgent and healthy at the same time, making it an ideal choice any time of day. The staff was friendly and…
Feel the Bliss. Place is beautiful. Amazing staff, everything felt intentional and special. I had the gumbo with shrimp and plant-based sausage, and it was absolutely delicious. The concept is unique-hot food on one side, smoothies, coffee, and acaí bowls on the other. Every…
Very refreshing smoothie and clean atmosphere. Definitely worth a stop after a long day in Joshua Tree! Try the perfect date smoothie 10/10
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