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Serves meat, vegan options available. Labels the vegetarian and vegan choices which include a tofu scramble, seitan burger, soyrizo potato quesadilla, and sides. Has plant milk option. Under current management since 2011. Open Mon 7:00am-8:00pm, Tue-Thu 7:00am-2:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:00am-8:00pm.
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61715 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, California, USA, 92252
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Last update on 20 Jul 2023 by AlyceHerrera
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38 Reviews
First Review by attagirl
BriannaHorn
Points +178
Good seitan sandwich - Edit
I’ve been here twice. The first time was in 2021, and it was incredible.
Read moreWent back on New Year’s Day and was much less impressed, mostly because the homemade seitan sandwich was dry.
If they just got better vegan sauces (like vegan mayo), it would totally get 5 stars.
Also, the home fries are allegedly made with butter (but not marked). Plz just switch to olive oil. 🥹
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phernandez0916
Points +16
Great Vegan options - Edit
Fantastic job with the Hell Burger and Rye IPA!
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Vegetate
Points +331
Went here twice - Edit
When we arrived at Joshua Tree the Cafe was about to close but we got the hello burger to go. Densely packed with delicious seitan, this kept me going all evening. We went back because the staff had been so friendly and sat in. Got the vegan hash with soyrizo and tofu scramble and it was great another really substantial meal
Read morePros: Nice staff, Generous portions, Clearly labelled vegan options
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Vegnrnr
Points +63
A few really good vegan breakfast options - Edit
You will need to modify your order to make it vegan but servers are happy to do so. They have Just Egg. Their homemade polenta is delicious for the gluten free folks.
Read morePros: Just Egg, Homemade Polenta
Cons: Limited vegan options
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ireneagui5
Points +18
Vegan options - Edit
Joshua Tree doesn't have alot vegan restaurant with Happy Cow found several options at Crossroads and we were surprisingly happy with our choice and recommend to other vegans.
Read morePros: Food was yummy, Service was excellent , Wait time was minimal on a busy weekend.
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Pissrat
Points +58
Yeah....no. - Edit
As others have mentioned this place is really suspicious, things labeled vegan that are not. Ended up stopping here because it was the only thing open, honestly wish we didn't. Got the portobello burger made vegan. Lettuce was wilted, loaded with raw onions, bread and mushroom were tough and hard to eat. Fries were also cold. The bathroom was filthy, and on your way there you can peek into the kitchen which is also filthy. If I had seen the bathroom/kitchen before ordering I would have left.
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LaineyMonster
Points +209
Risky - Edit
Despite one review warning that the burger wasn’t vegan there were so many others that were positive and an updated menu I tried optimistically. A local even suggested it! I ordered the “Hellburger (vegan)” and mentioned it to be made vegan…. The brioche bun is not vegan and was not readily subbed for the sourdough even though I mentioned it specifically to be safe. The Chipotle aioli, that I suspect has all the heat, was not on the burger so I imagine that is also not vegan friendly. The seitan? It’s the Tofurkey deli slices. I also have a service dog in tow and the staff (and actually much of Joshua Tree) was not the most willing to accommodate; not really the best experience overall and bummed I didn’t eat elsewhere on this trip. The other vegan options are egg dishes where they substitute Just Egg for scrambles, but my friend said they were bland.
Read morePros: Vegetarian
Cons: Busy, Not Vegan, Not Dog Friendly
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jjespitz
Points +78
Many vegan options - Edit
There quite a few options marked vegan and even more that looked like they could be made vegan if you ask. I got the hell sandwich with a side of black beans. They were both delicious. I would definitely come again.
Read morePros: Many veg options, Tasty
Cons: Not fully vegan/vegetarian , Long wait, even at 3pm
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Veganmouse
Points +1291
Lots of options - Edit
Lots of ways to customize their food vegan. Love the option of either just egg or tofu scramble (it's cubed tofu vs scramble, but still nice to have the option).
Read moreFriendly service, decent prices. highly recommend this breakfast
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snootsareforboops
Points +20
NOT vegan - Edit
Neither the Hell Burger nor the Impossible Burger are vegan despite being labeled as such on the menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-26
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bf8
Points +51
Best Meal I had in JT - Edit
My girlfriend and I went here for dinner and breakfast during our stay in JT. We thought this was the best meal we had in town. Good amount of vegan options and really friendly service. If you're going for breakfast, get there early as it gets crowded.
Read morePros: great food, friendly service
Cons: service can be slow
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theevword
Points +698
Vegan friendly Joshua Tree spot - Edit
I recommend going here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can substitute some things with just egg which is nice for breakfast options. There are several to choose from and every time I go it’s good.
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Cute spot
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Vegica
Points +823
Good vegan options - Edit
Good vegan options for breakfast and lunch. We had a salad (a little bit to oily) and an impossible burger. There was no problem to add portobellos and tofu to the salad. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Labeled vegan options, Friendly staff, Fast service
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JessicaMuñoz
Points +82
would def come back! - Edit
i got the impossible burger with no mayo and fries with 3 bean chili (vegan). i didn’t think to ask about the bun until AFTER i read some reviews… so i did eat the bun but someone else said they offer sourdough bread an as alt? my bf got the tacos with a side of black beans! so good, lots of food, price was good ($40 for both and a drink); would give 5 stars if i could!
Read moreokay, so i DID come back the next for breakfast and it was so worth it. again, good food and big portions. i got the UNusual breakfast with potatoes, sourdough, and veggie sausage (the potatoes are cooked in butter, so you have to ask for them to be made vegan!!!) with avocado and tomato on the side a vanilla oat latte. my bf got a vegetarian breakfast with real egg and dairy but he loved that too.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-12
Pros: couple of vegan opts, vegan items clearly labeled, modifications easy
Cons: no vegan cheese on burger (still good tho!)
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nimai
Points +20
Nice JTree Vibes - Edit
Cute western cafe with Joshua tree vibes. It has a handful of vegan options or items that can be modified to be vegan. The hell burger bun is NOT vegan even though it’s labeled vegan on the menu. You must request to use the sourdough bread instead.
Read morePros: Has several vegan options.
Cons: Staff lacks knowledge of what being vegan means
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RyanGaine
Points +16
Hellfire burger is really good - Edit
The Hellfire is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend. The Seitan was cooked perfectly and just salty enough.
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +4205
Bun Not Vegan - Edit
I called to ask about the brioche bun. It’s not vegan and they do not have a vegan bread option according to the girl on the phone. It’s a shame because I really wanted to try them out. Also, the hell burger is labeled vegan yet the bun contains egg and dairy which is very aggravating. It should not be labeled vegan.
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AlyceVHerrera
Points +92
They have just egg - Edit
They have just egg and serve breakfast till 1:30. They charge an extra $2 for the just egg and charge for almond/oat milk for your coffee. Even with the extra charges it’s my go to breakfast place in JT.
Read morePros: Just egg, Homemade seitan
Cons: Charged for vegan milk in coffee
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MikeFeinstein
Points +1602
Filling tasty vegan food - Edit
Had the soyrizo potato quesadilla. Big plate, really high quality, tasty, filling. See attached pics. After spending time camping in close by Joshua Tree National Park - and eating what you can carry in your vehicle and keep fresh - to come out of the Park and eat tasty vegan like this is fantastic. Also the restaurant has a very comfy community feel, with a nice wooden interior and also some shaded outdoor seating - the latter a benefit during the COVID era if you want to maximize your time in open air environments.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-20
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mep
Points +420
Yummy Vegan Options - Edit
Vegan Hells Tacos were yummy and filling - I would absolutely recommend this spot for a vegan meal in JT!
Read morePros: Great for omnis and vegans
Cons: Service not great, but seems to be par for area
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Crazyplantslady
Points +285
Good amount of vegan options - Edit
Good little places, a bunch of vegan options. The Seitan burger was really good, fries were okay. The service is kind of slow but they are really busy. Definitely a good spot for vegans.
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Wero
Points +91
Good food, bad luck with service - Edit
We went there on a very busy March weekend and that definitely showed. Waited about an hour for food, which, in all fairness, was really good. The Hell burger was tasty, inventive and really filling. I got it with a side salad that had cheese on top (which was easy enough to scoop up, should have asked about the ingredients). I would go back for the food but on a less busy day.
Read morePros: Fun vegan burger , Big portions
Cons: Bad service , Really long wait time
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mfeicht
Points +92
Hell Burger! - Edit
do yourself a favor and get the Hell Burger and/or the tacos. I got the burger for dinner one night and went back the next morning so i could get it again. So good
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wags
Points +24
Great place in Joshua Tree - Edit
Stopped here for dinner and had the Santa Cruz quesadilla. It comes with black beans and slaw on the side. Loved it!
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Yergi
Points +192
Great little find - Edit
Perfect spot for some vegan food when heading out through the desert. Had the vegan burger and tacos, and the tacos were absolutely amazing. Not loads of vegan options, but what they do have is great.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Lovely staff, Great vibe
Cons: Not loads of options
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PorshaB
Points +213
Good - Edit
The hot as hell saitan tacos were good. Taste better than they looked. They would be better in a crispy shell or as a burrito because the tortillas were ripping apart from the juices of the meat and slaw. I did add sat and pepper and hot sauce. All needed in my opinion. My husband got the soyrizo and potato quesadilla. Mine was better, his didn’t have much flavor and what it did have was a very distinctive taste that we couldn’t figure out 😂. The Arnold Palmer was undrinkable. It was sooo sour it burned our throats.
Read morePros: Good service, Cute place
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veganchoochoo
Points +313
Vegan soy Ruiz hash! - Edit
Only a few vegan options but They are super good.
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