Crossroads Cafe
61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled right at the edge of Joshua Tree, this beloved breakfast and lunch spot has mastered the art of feeding hungry hikers and road-trippers with genuinely generous portions and a warm, unpretentious vibe that keeps people coming back the next day. The staff's genuine friendliness paired with solid comfort food—crispy potatoes, hearty breakfast plates, and surprisingly good burgers—makes it feel less like a pit stop and more like a local gathering place where everyone belongs, whether you're fueling up before tackling the park or winding down after a long day outdoors.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great place for a breakfast before a hike in Joshua tree. We waited just a few minutes in the morning prior to seating and did not take long for our food to be served. The country breakfast in pic was excellent. Highly recommend if you are in town.
Crossroads Cafe is a small but quaint breakfast spot with a welcoming, friendly vibe. The staff was super nice and made us feel comfortable right away, and the portions were definitely plentiful, so you won’t leave hungry. We ordered the breakfast egg sandwich on sourdough and the country breakfast. The food had good flavor overall. The sausage gravy isn’t your typical Southern-style gravy you might expect, but it did have its own flavor profile. The biscuits were a bit dry, and while we also tried the banana bread—which was tasty—the decision to warm it on the griddle dried it out more than necessary. It likely would have been better served as-is. That said, the menu has a lot of options. Just a heads-up that it is a bit pricey for breakfast, but the portions, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere still make it worth checking out if you’re in the area.
I was in from LA camping in Joshua Tree National Park. I stopped in for some warm breakfast and had a wonderful meal meeting the super friendly staff!!! It was so good I went back the next day for lunch! Great place to go!!! I will be going back and don't forget to tip your waitress🙂👍
Fun atmosphere for a dinner after a long day in the park. Delicious food that left everyone in our party happy and satisfied. Delicious cheese steak, amazing burgers, tasty wraps, and the chili was amazing. The service was super friendly, prompt, and attentive. We enjoyed our meal here and would totally come back again. My only disappointment was that I could smell cookies, but they didn't have any available. 😂
The service was good, the food was.. okay. The environment, cool. I’m quite a breakfast snob since I used to work brunch shift as a server all summer.. so I know a good crispy potato, with an impeccable poached egg with hollandaise. I was just underwhelmed. The potatoes left much to be desired.. but the bacon was great. I got the Egg Barrio I think?
Crema Reviews
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