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Crossroads Cafe

A place to eat in Joshua Tree, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Breakfast.

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Crossroads Cafe in Joshua Tree
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Why go

Joshua Tree's go-to diner for breakfast before hiking.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Joshua Tree, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Joshua Tree Saloon, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Joshua Tree
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Breakfast

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Joshua Tree, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Joshua Tree Saloon

    Roadside saloon with burgers, karaoke and live music.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum

    10 acres of large assemblage sculptures in the desert.

    Sight · 4.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pappy & Harriet's

    Pioneertown barbecue joint and live music venue in an old Western set.

    Food · 10 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hidden Valley Nature Trail

    1-mile loop through a boulder-ringed valley once used by cattle rustlers.

    Activity · 12 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Barker Dam

    Short loop to a small reservoir and petroglyphs.

    Outdoors · 12 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Ryan Mountain Trail

    3-mile round trip climb to 360° views over the park.

    Activity · 14 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Crossroads Cafe is a stop on our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Joshua Tree

Crossroads Cafe is our only food pick in Joshua Tree; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Joshua Tree guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Joshua Tree run from 57°F in December to 102°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Crossroads Cafe itself, we suggest: Breakfast.

Modelled monthly averages for Joshua Tree from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Joshua Tree weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA
Coordinates
34.13470, -116.31698
Destination
Joshua Tree, California

Crossroads Cafe: quick answers

How much time do you need at Crossroads Cafe?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Crossroads Cafe. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Crossroads Cafe?

Our pick: Breakfast. Insider tip: Breakfast burritos are the order.

Where is Crossroads Cafe?

Crossroads Cafe is at 61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Crossroads Cafe?

Crossroads Cafe appears on Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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