Crossroads Cafe

Closed now

Neighborhood: Downtown Joshua Tree
Hours: Daily 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Checked Oct 2026; confirm with the venue before you go.

Address: 61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Phone Number: (760) 366-5414
Website: crossroadscafejtree.com

Crossroads Cafe is a classic American diner in downtown Joshua Tree, near the main entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. It does not take reservations, so this made-from-scratch comfort-food stop works best with a first-come, first-served plan.

Diner Comfort With Latin Flavor

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner bring diner staples together with a substantial selection of Latin American dishes. Burgers, huevos rancheros, and breakfast burritos are among the familiar choices. For a pre-park meal or a break after desert exploration, the broad menu offers a relaxed counterpoint to the nearby national park entrance.

Choices for Different Diets

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices give groups with varied needs more options. Look for tofu scramble, the seitan Hell Burger, Soy-Rizo dishes, a vegan quesadilla, and three-bean chili. Joshua Tree Coffee Company coffee, beer, wine, and local drafts add beverage choices alongside the food menu.

A Casual Joshua Tree Pause

The small dining room has Old Western decor mixed with modern steampunk touches, plus indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking is available nearby, and free Wi-Fi is offered. At busy times, waits can build; parties of six or more are served on a single check, a useful detail to know before gathering a larger group.

Stop in before or after the park, allow a little flexibility for seating, and settle into a distinctly Joshua Tree diner meal.