Sunlit rock formations and high-desert landscape near Joshua Tree, California

The Joshua Tree local guide

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Around Joshua Tree

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A locally managed collection of places to eat, drink, shop, hike, and experience around Joshua Tree, California.

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Restaurant · Cafe

Crossroads Cafe

A longtime downtown diner serving made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch near the park road.

Address
61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree CA 92252
Hours
Daily 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
Crossroads Cafe is a casual Joshua Tree diner known for hearty breakfast plates, burgers, tacos, vegetarian choices, beer, and wine. It is an easy stop before or after a day in the national park.

GPS 34.1346773, -116.3169750

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Restaurant · Cafe · Bar

Más o Menos

A Joshua Tree coffee shop and cocktail bar with a relaxed indoor-outdoor desert atmosphere.

Address
66031 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree CA 92252
Hours
Mon 8 AM–9 PM; Tue 8 AM–5 PM; Wed–Thu 8 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 8 AM–midnight; Sun 8 AM–9 PM
Más o Menos moves from coffee in the morning to cocktails, wine, and evening gatherings later in the day. Its location east of downtown makes it a convenient local stop with both daytime and nightlife appeal.

GPS 34.1349995, -116.3045549

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Restaurant · Cafe

Bliss Cafe

A vegan-friendly Joshua Tree cafe serving coffee, smoothies, bowls, salads, and other fresh fare.

Address
61605 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree CA 92252
Bliss Cafe offers a bright, casual stop for coffee and plant-forward food in downtown Joshua Tree. Verify its current menu and hours directly before publishing this listing.

GPS 34.0251560, -115.9858460

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Restaurant · Cafe · Store

The DEZ Fine Food — Little DEZ

A compact downtown takeaway cafe for sandwiches, picnic provisions, coffee, snacks, and desert-day supplies.

Address
61705 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree CA 92252
Hours
Sun–Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 8 AM–7 PM
Little DEZ is the original takeaway location of The DEZ Fine Food. Its sandwiches, salads, espresso, gelato, market goods, and picnic-friendly provisions make it useful for a day in town or the park.

GPS 34.1348791, -116.3170818

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Restaurant · Cafe · Store

Roadrunner Grab+Go

A quick-service cafe and market beside the Joshua Tree Visitor Center.

Address
6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree CA 92252
Hours
Daily 7:30 AM–5 PM; verify current hours before visiting
Roadrunner Grab+Go is convenient for coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and last-minute park provisions. Its location beside the visitor center makes it a practical first stop before entering the park.

GPS 34.1338994, -116.3156090

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Restaurant · Cafe · Store

29 Loaves — The Bagel Portal

A small-batch Joshua Tree bakery and bagel stop inside The Shops at Zanny's.

Address
61877 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree CA 92252
29 Loaves operates The Bagel Portal in Joshua Tree, offering fresh bagels and baked goods from a compact walk-up location at The Shops at Zanny's. Check the bakery's current service days before visiting.

GPS 34.1348922, -116.3134562

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