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578 reviews#2 of 8 Restaurants in Joshua Tree$$ - $$$AmericanCafeVegetarian Friendly
61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252-2311+1 760-366-5414WebsiteMenu
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COVID-19 Update: This restaurant is only available for takeout or delivery at this time.
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4.5 578 reviews
#2 of 8 Restaurants in Joshua Tree
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PRICE RANGE
$8 - $12
CUISINES
American, Cafe

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61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252-2311
Website
+1 760-366-5414
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BREAKFAST TO NOWHERE
Breakfast served until 2:00pm daily. Served with home fried potatoes or fresh fruit and choice of: sourdough, wheat, rye, english muffin, cornbread or banana bread. Rock your home fries! (add melted cheese, salsa, sour cream & green onion) $2.50
The Usual
2 eggs any style
$8.00
W/ Marinated & Grilled Seitan $2.50
W/ Bacon, Sausage Patty, Black Forest Ham or Andouille Sausage $3.50
Country Breakfast
2 eggs, home fried potatoes & homemade biscuit smothered in country sausage cream gravy
$9.75
THE WINNER'S CIRCLE
Fly your own flag with your favorite ingredients below:
Biker Scramble
2 eggs scrambled with your favorite ingredients
$8.00
Tofu Scramble
w/ pesto, ranchero or peanut-ginger sauce
$9.00
2-Egg Omelet
w/ choice of cheddar, jack, swiss or feta cheese, feeling hungry? make it a 3-egg scram or omelet +$0.75
$9.00
LEGEND
Mushroom
Spinach, Tomato, Bell Peppers, Cilantro, Jalapenos, Yellow, Red or Green Onion
each $0.50
Jack
Cheddar, Swiss, Feta, 'Soy-Rizo' (vegan chorizo), Ranchero Sauce, Pesto, Fresh salsa or Sour Cream
each $1.00
Avocado
Guacamole, Portabello, Homemade Sausage, Bacon, Black Forest Ham or Andouille Sausage
each $1.50
ROADSIDE SPECIALS
Served with choice of corn tortillas, toast or baked good
Mike's Mess
eggs scrambled with potato, bacon & mushroom, topped with jack & cheddar, tomato, sour cream & green onion
$11.50
Messie Jessie
eggs scrambled with potato, 'Soy-Rizo' & mushroom, topped with jack & cheddar, tomato, sour cream & cilantro
$11.00
Corned Beef Hash
2 eggs any style with corned beef hash & green onion
$11.00
'Soy-Rizo' Hash
2 eggs any style with veggie 'Soy-Rizo' hash & cilantro, Make it Vegan - sub tofu w/ ranchero sauce for eggs +$1.50
$10.50
DESSERT FRIED - EGG SANDWICH
Dessert Fried - Egg Sandwich
2 Over-Hard Eggs & Cheddar on grilled sourdough
$6.00
Avocado & Tomato $2.00
Grilled Seitan $2.00
Bacon, Sausage or Ham $3.00
THE NEW AGER
Oat Cuisine granola
with yogurt & fresh fruit
$6.50
SUBSTITUTIONS
Egg whites only
(2) $1.00
(3) $1.50
Sub tofu w/ sauce for eggs
$1.50
Sub toast for tortillas
$1.00
BORDER CROSSING
Items served with black beans, sour cream, cilantro & cabbage slaw
Huevos Rancheros
2 eggs over-easy on a corn tortilla with jack cheese, topped with ranchero sauce
$8.50
'Soy-Rizo' & Eggs
2 eggs scrambled with homemade vegan, chorizo, cheddar cheese & fresh salsa. Served with corn tortillas
$9.50
Zydeco Breakfast
2 eggs any style served with spicy andouille sausage, fresh salsa & corn bread
$11.00
Polenta & Eggs
2 eggs any style, grilled herbed-polenta with feta cheese and ranchero sauce
$10.00
Person's Polenta
sauteed vegetables served with grilled herbed-polenta and ranchero sauce
$10.00
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Breakfast Burrito
2 scram in a flour tortilla with cheese and ranchero sauce. Served w/ black beans, sour cream, cilantro & cabbage slaw (Add your favorite ingredients from legend)
$8.50
FLATIRON
Buttermilk Hotcakes (2)
$6.00
Add Blueberry or Banana-Walnut $2.00
Strawberries And Whipped Cream $2.50
Sourdough French Toast (2)
$6.00
Add Blueberry or Banana-Walnut $2.00
Piggy Pancakes (2)
bacon, cheddar & green onion
$9.00
French Toast Delight (2)
yogurt, fruit & granola
$9.00
Organic Maple Syrup $2.00
Whipped Cream $1.00
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Made us wait 40 minutes, then said "we are closed"!

Horrible service. We were told at 1 pm to wait for a table, 35 minute wait. We stood right in front of the check in stand for 40 minutes, only then to be told they were not serving anymore. WTF. Barely apologetic. What would it...take to avoid this kind of terrible service? Not much but they couldn't seem to manage it.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Great Breakfast

We were there in February, so it was take-out only. The staff was helpful and the food was great. I had the grilled polenta with beans n eggs. My man candy had the hash with sourdough toasts.

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed October 23, 2020
Probably the best breakfast option in Joshua Tree

If you're in the Joshua Tree/29 Palms area, you know there aren't many options for breakfast. That being said, the Crossroads Café is a good choice. They offer traditional breakfast favorites, plus some local specialties. Additionally, they have a large coffee menu that you can...order a variety of espresso drinks from. The service was prompt and friendly as well. There is only outdoor seating for now, but there are perhaps 10 tables outside. The only reason I didn't rate it higher is because we felt the prices were a bit high for breakfast. I would still recommend the Crossroads Cafe to anyone looking for breakfast in the area.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed May 18, 2020
Nice lunch

We enjoyed a late lunch here while they were still offering breakfast. The meal was tasty and the service was prompt and friendly.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed March 24, 2020
Lunch

We came out from hiking in Joshua Tree National Park very hungry . We were greeted Immediately and sat in front. My wife had Chili n Corn bread , I couldn't believe she ate the large bowl it came in . I had the Ques-Chix...that filled the whole plate and was delicious .More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed March 7, 2020
Happy Discovery

We dropped in at the Crossroads Cafe without any research or information for a late afternoon lunch. What a happy surprise. Food was delicious, portions ample, and service friendly. I had the albacore tuna salad sandwich with a side of the arugula salad. My husband...had the “Roadside sssCombo,” opting for a bowl of the soup (chicken tortilla?) and a Caesar salad along with the mac&cheese. We were both especially pleased with the salad sides — both in terms of the taste and portion size. Would strongly recommend this restaurant to any one passing through the area.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed February 29, 2020
Good service and good food

We stopped on our way to the National Park and we enjoyed very much the food. The service was fast and very efficient. Highly recommended

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 28, 2020
Very good

We stopped here after leaving Joshua Tree for lunch. Our food was very good and fresh. My husband got a hamburger with salad and I got a blt with soup of the day. Others around us ordered breakfast and it looked good too.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 24, 2020
We ate here three times in three days!

There aren't many places to eat out in JT but thank goodness what they do have is very good. We arrived on a Friday night for the weekend and ate dinner at the Crossroads Cafe. Burger, Taco, Ahi Tuna were all very good. We noticed...they had a very enticing breakfast menu so we headed there Saturday morning. Some online information states they open at 8:00 AM but they actually open at 7:00 AM so get there early one the weekend as the tables can fill up. Their version of eggs bennedict is delicous. French toast was deliciouos. Everything was delicious! We grabbed a couple of the huge homemade brownies to enjoy later and they were also delicious!More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 5, 2020
Portions are HUGE!

I had the combo breakfast - eggs, bacon, homefries, pancakes. I'm a big eater and this is my favorite breakfast go to, but this one was so big I had to take one of the cakes home for later (and it reheated very well). Nice...funky place, friendly staff, friendly clientele. It's a must do if you are in JT.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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I watched the staff squeeze fresh OJ late Fridat for their Satuday AM rush. The Crossroads Cafe food is wonderful. Everyone works hard. Not sure what your problem is, but the restaurant is far from “a dump”. Perhaps you want... More
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crossroads Cafe
  • Yes, Crossroads Cafe offers takeout services.
  • Yes, Crossroads Cafe offers delivery services.
  • Crossroads Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4.5
    • Atmosphere: 4