Frontier Café

We have stopped by the cafe three different times twice for breakfast and another time to pick up some to go salads. The breakfasts were outstanding. We had avocado toast and two breakfast sandwiches, the classic and the sausage, grilled cheese and a bagel with crewm cheese. We also purchased three sandwiches to go and enjoyed them after we hiked 4 miles at Joshua Tree. Be prepared to wait it might take a little bit of time, but it's well worth the wait. All the food was very fresh.

We went here for breakfast and we were not disappointed. One has to order at the counter and we had the classic egg sandwich ( this was yum), cream cheese bagel, salted caramel iced latte ( this was great) and a regular latte. Service was very quick and there's ample seating indoors and outdoors. The place has some really nice paintings too.

We went here for the vegan options. I had the BLT, my vegetarian partner had the grilled cheese, and we shared the chickpea salad. We also each had a cold brew coffee. Everything was very good! Definitely will return.

Lovely BLT sandwich and the classic egg sandwich (with extra avocado) was so moist and yummy!!! Coffee was great as well. A fantastic pit stop for brunch from the freeway, or on the way to Joshua Tree National Park / Pioneertown. Also many restrooms!

Great service, coffee and atmosphere BUT i got a bag of the breakfast coffee beans from them which clearly state medium roast. I flew back home, and opened to find the darkest and the most oiliest beans i have ever seen. I really do not like dark roast and a good label on the beans would have been really nice.

Really really delicious breakfast spot. The service was very fast and the food was lovely! Only improvements would be less plastic (if you’re eating in it shouldn’t be disposable!!) and there was no toilet paper in the bathroom. I would defo eat here again!!

We came here after our animal sanctuary tour! I took a look at the menu even before we got there and I was hooked!! I got the Green Dream sando. I’m no vegan but sometimes I just want my veggies lol. This did not disappoint at all! There was so much flavor. I do also like how they automatically give you a side salad as well. I got a basic vanilla latte and boy it hit the spot. Not overly sweet. Fair warning though, if you do go in the afternoon be prepared for the lunch rush. We didn’t mind though.

I just stopped by to get a warm cup of coffee, the place is really nice, charming, very clean, great for hanging out with anyone, and don't worry about bathroom, there are like 3 I guess, very welcoming and friendly people, there was a line but in not time at all it was my turn to order, the girl who took my order is very friendly. I had a pistachio latte, 16 oz for 6 bucks, I really love the flavor, well combine the coffee and pistachio flavors, so creamy. Service is very fast and my latte came up very fast despite the place was packed.I would definitely drive 2.5 hours and try their sandwiches and other lattes . Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting This area whether coming from LA or nearby areas.

Delicious Stop on the Way to Joshua Tree! We stopped by here on Thanksgiving weekend during our road trip to Joshua Tree National Park, and it was an excellent decision! The food was incredibly fresh and delicious. We ordered the everything bagel with homemade herb cream cheese (amazing!), yogurt and fruit parfait (best I've ever had!), and mixed greens sandwich (super healthy and tasty). My hubby raved about the chicken salad sandwich. The standout for me was the homemade herb cream cheese - I'm still dreaming about it! And my toddler devoured the entire yogurt and fruit parfait. Highly recommend this place for healthy, tasty, and fresh food. Perfect pit stop on the way to Joshua Tree!

This place had an endless line for a Sunday brunch/lunch period! Definitely a popular spot. They have a good system set up to handle the volume too, and the staff showed their experience when we were there. Seating is both indoor and outdoor, but outdoor gets noisy since it's right on the highway. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and got a chocolate muffin for the table. Food for 4 of us took about 20min to come out, which wasn't bad considering the number of people ahead of us. The staff expedited the line as well, or tried to - barely anyone was there just for drinks. The sandwich was really tasty. I was a little skeptical at first because the chicken salad reminded me of sort of a mix between a tuna salad and a macaroni salad (both of which I don't like), but it tasted pretty good! Especially with all of the other fillings and the warm, toasted bread. So good. The chocolate muffin was a hit as well, but then again, we devoured most of it as an appetizer. Water and utensils are self-serve, and they have a bathroom. Oh, they also sell beans from Joshua Tree Coffee Company!

If me saying I visited Frontier Café twice in one weekend on a Joshua Tree trip doesn't speak for itself, I'm not sure what more to say. Stopped by for a healthy wholesome lunch on our way into a weekend getaway and ended up back for round 2 on our way out. Had an iced matcha latte (refreshing!), lox bagel (delish!), and yogurt parfait (simple yet perfect!) during my visits but really just wanted to try everything on the menu. The simple, fresh, and whole ingredients are always inviting to me. The interior is super cute with a variety of seating styles for groups of all sizes, the little trinkets tell a cute story, and the space is open and airy. Seems like the café is a favorite for locals and passerby's alike because it was busy both times around. I've already recommended Frontier Café to a couple friends and will continue to do so.

They do know how to make coffee. Tuna melt is amazing. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great place to hang out with friends and family.

Spacious place with plenty of seating. There are both breakfast staples and coffees as well as lunch options. Service can be quite slow so be ready to chill. We got a cappuccino with almond milk which was pretty good, a prickly pear palmer (very sweet but not bad just different that what I expected), avocado tartine (ok) and sausage, egg and cheddar sandwich (pretty tasty). They have some parking spots in the back and street parking around.

Frontier Cafe is quintessential Joshua Tree: a mashup of art decor, friendly service, good vibes. The menu is simple - breakfast items served all day followed by salads and sandwiches. There are a few specials for the day (I think) that give the menu a little personalized touch. I opted for the tuna melt ($15.00) which is tuna salad, pickled onions, melted swiss + mayo on rye. Honestly, this is as classic tuna melt as tuna melts get. They do a great tuna salad (not runny whatsoever) and I really liked that rye bread was used instead of sourdough. Delish. The BLT was quite good as well. Both are really good versions of your favorites. I loved the convenience of the cafe - order at the counter and seat yourself. It's the perfect place to grab a bite to heat after a hike or before you head on home.

We didn't expect too much looking up coffee spots here in Joshua Tree. We stumbled across Frontier Cafe based off of their Yelp review and we were decently surprised of their selection! After a very thorough inspection and analysis of the menu, we decided to go with the prickly pear palmer and the honey lavender latte. The prickly pear palmer had a nice sweet and sour tangy taste with a dash of iced tea flavor. It was such a refreshing drink while being in the desert. The honey lavender latte has hints of floral with a warm, sweet honey base. It's a very likely drink for individuals who don't want to be completely wired from the caffeine. Expect this place to have long lines because of their great drinks. The people in the back are churning out food and drinks as fast as they can so I commend them for their hard work.

Nice, airy cafe with light fare! Dog-friendly patio and good takeaway options. Busy with a line on a weekend morning but service was prompt. Not a BLT connoisseur but my BLTA here was five stars. Really flavorful; I cleaned my plate. Oat matcha was mid, but still refreshing.

Nice little Cafe, very airy and has a bohemian vibe. I had the blt sandwich which came on a very nice bread, the bacon was perfectly cooked, the tomatoes were massive and very juicy delicious. The service was good and try the ice tea with the prickly pear flavoring, quite tasty.

As much as I love Frontier Cafe for many reasons ... today ... I'm extremely disappointed by the amount of tuna salad in my tuna sandwich ... it was sparse and not even covering the sandwich from edge to edge..., I feel cheated and when I go back to Frontier Cafe..., I will be sure to ask them to make amends .., for this

A favorite spot in Yucca Valley! Frontier Cafe is a made to order light bites and coffee shop. You order at the counter and can sit in their indoor or outdoor space. There is one table for large groups, but otherwise, tables are for smaller parties. The food and drink here is a stand out! I had a delicious BLT with avocado that came with such a tasty aioli on it. Bacon was so crispy and cooked perfectly. Really good! I also ordered a matcha latte and appreciated they had all the alt milk choices available and lots of syrups in case you want to spice things up. Lavender syrup in my matcha is my favorite.

We were recommended here for breakfast while staying in Joshua Tree, and it wasn't that long of a drive from there. It's a pretty large, open cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating (and they allow dogs in the outdoor seating!). It's great for a quick bite, a sit down meal, or a place to catch up on a bit of work. Breakfast was pretty good! Really enjoyed the classic egg sandwich - well-toasted bun, and the herb Mayo brought the whole sandwich together. Lox bagel was also tasty - could've used a few more capers, but an overall delicious bagel. They have a pretty good cafe menu option, too. The drinks we got were pretty good. They were unfortunately out of all of our first picks for coffee drinks, which was a bit disappointing. Parking was only street parking while we were here, but there were plenty of options. A good stop for breakfast.

40 min wait to get a mediocre cappuccino. Go somewhere else. 40 min? Are you kidding me? How long does it take to steam milk and poor a shot of espresso? I will do everything in my power to steer others away from this business simply due to the audacity of waiting 40 minutes for a cappuccino.

One of my favorite coffee shops I came across in Yucca Valley! Came here twice during my stay and each time ordered a Hot Pistachio Latte with Oat milk! My friends and I all ordered different drinks and the top favorite was the pistachio latte, sugar free vanilla and mochas! The staff is extremely friendly and open to providing suggestions if you're unsure of what to try. We didn't get a chance to taste any of the food but the Tuna Melt looked really promising because they make everything fresh to order. I loved the decor and overall vibe of this place. It was very welcoming and cozy! I could even imagine this as a great place to work remote

Solid to-go spot when you're in Joshua Tree. We came here for a quick breakfast before heading out for a long drive back. It seemed like a lot of people were thinking the same because the line was very long and it took us almost 30 minutes to get our food in the morning. I wanted to try something unique so I got the everything bagel with a cashew artichoke spread ($4.75). The bagel was pretty toasty and while the spread was good, it was way more chunky than I thought it would be, so it was pretty hard to actually spread evenly on my bagel. Overall, it was good, but I might make the trek to drive further out and try to find a spot that is less busy.

Fast service and great cowgirl meal and a beautiful sunrise. I will visit again and hopefully on the patio but a bit too windy.

The best coffee shop in Yucca Valley! We stopped here for coffee every day of our trip. Excellent lattes, good breakfast sandwiches. Service was always friendly and fast. Plenty of seating, clean restrooms and free wifi. No complaints, this is my go to spot in the area.

I recently came here after 6 years since my first visit, to find they are still the best coffee shop in the area. The shop is spacious yet homey, with plenty of indoor and patio seating. They roast Joshua Tree coffee, and have a nice espresso machine. A blackboard menu offers a great selection of light breakfast and lunch fare, in addition to drinks. The pastry case was sparse at 11am on a Wednesday, but the cheese danish I selected was fantastic. It had delicate, crisp layers, with a smooth cream cheese center that was not overly sweet. My Cappuccino was exceptional: bold, nutty espresso with balanced acidity, and a fluffy oat milk cap. The barista working was genuinely friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.

I've only come here for coffee but this place is always busy when I got in Sundays. Coffee is solid. I haven't tried the food but it looks really fresh and good. People working always are friendly. Check this place out.

So so yummy! Very fast and friendly service. Plenty of seating arrangements inside and out. VERY spacious. Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options. They even have a condiment and utensil station for those who need extra! This place is very casual and laidback for those who want to read a book, eat breakie and drink coffee. Prices are very affordable! I honestly prefer this over the Joshua coffee shop. You can never go wrong with a simple, yet comforting cafe like this. Thank you!!!

After eating mediocre food at many similar cafes, I went here low expectations. To my delight, my egg sandwich was excellent. Would recommend and eat here again.

Cozy cafe with a good ambiance located next to an antique and vinyl store (which is where we parked). Ordered a cold brew and the lox bagel.The salmon was fresh and bagel was a decent size. Cold brew was a decent size as well. You order your food at a counter and get a number for your table if you are dining in.

We made the mistake to go on a Sunday. The breakfast portions were small and it too over 30 mins for 2 drinks. Then we still had to wait over 30 mins for our two sandwiches. Definitely a place for people with patience or learning to be patient lol vibe was nice.

Tammy makes the best breve Cappuccino ever!!! Great place with independent vibe full of local and visiting people

Perfect place for espresso drinks, teas and light fare like sandwiches and salads, conveniently located amping the boutiques and galleries of Old Town Yucca Valley. I love the goat cheese tomato jam tartine, and the prickly pear Palmer is incredibly refreshing on a hot Mojave afternoon! Everything is fresh and delicious, and there are plenty of options for people with special dietary needs and preferences. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and the patio is dog-friendly. Walls are covered in local art and flyers advertising all the cool local events. You can even pick up some Joshua Tree Roasters coffee while you're there, as well as some cute locally designed stickers and souvenirs! Best of all, service is always friendly and quick! It's no wonder Frontier is so popular among locals and tourists alike!!

Stopped here on the way out of town since The Sourdough Cafe down the street (our original plan) was closed. What a major disappointment for me...I was looking forward to my first cup of joe for the day. What I ordered was an Iced Cold Brew with SF vanilla syrup and oat milk. What I first got was a plain cold brew...no biggie, I figured they could easily make it right. Took it back, and was given an overfilled cup of bitter, watered down, curdled, trash of a coffee. We didn't have time to have them make it again..the line to pick up coffees were long, and honestly I was too irritated to deal with it again. Threw it away. His BLT was good and my Lox Bagel was just ok, not worth $15+ Seems like a tourist trap and a barista that may be too overwhelmed to care. Oh, and since it was so overfilled, I spilled coffee on my shirt when I tried to carefully sip it. The dining area was cool, and clean for being super busy. I left in a crappy mood. Now on to find a Starbucks..

Super friendly service and delicious food in a neat little building with a lot of characters to watch. They have something for all dietary plans, from vegan to omni and whatever in between. I had a breakfast sandwich, which was really tasty, and it came with a nice side salad. The only downer is that the specialty lemonade I got (rose flavored) was on the small side with a LOT of ice. The food took a little while to get, but it was worth it in the end.

I came in to Frontier Cafe after a trip to Joshua Tree. The perfect stop on the way home, Frontier Cafe sits right in the heart of Yucca Valley, off 29 Palms Hwy. Street parking is pretty easy, and there's a parking lot in the back, too. Walking in on a Sunday morning, the place was packed. The line was almost out the door! Just like any other cafe, you put in your order and then pick up at the counter. I ordered a drip coffee and an everything bagel. I thought it was kind of weird that you get a number, but don't get one of those stand things to put it in. I ended up just taking one from another table. I found a seat and had my coffee with a view out the window and music at a pretty high volume. The music was really good, so I was fine with that! The coffee was great, too. When my bagel came out, I was pretty confused by the presentation. The vegan schmear comes in two cups, alongside arugala and radish slices covered in dressing. I would have preferred to have the schmear on the bagel, but I get that have the schmear in cups makes things easier. However, the toast level of the bagel was a bit offensive. It was wayyyy too toasted. I would have preferred the option to have the bagel toasted, like a traditional bagel shop. So while the food may not be (from what I experienced) the best (although all in all the food was tasty), the atmosphere is so cute and you can't beat the location. I'll be back to try something else when I'm in town!

We went to Joshua Tree for my friend's bachelorette weekend, and stopped here on our way out of town. - Incredible coffee & tea - Delicious food! - Friendly and helpful staff - Love the ambiance inside and on the patio We really liked everything we ordered: - Drip coffee with cream - Oat milk matcha - Decaf oat milk latte with vanilla - Tomato soup - Breakfast sandwich - Avocado tartine (photo included) - Everything bagel with vegan cashew artichoke spread (photo included)

Frontier was a perfect start to my Friday! I was in Joshua Tree / Yucca Valley for a quick-cation. After a gorgeous mother nature day in Joshua Tree National Park and having a semi-fasting night -- going to Frontier Café for the most important meal of the day was perfect! Of course at 6:30am I'm in bed Yelping around for some breakfast spots. This popped up as the first location. The name of course caught my eye (being a big Disneyland dork, I thought Frontierland lol). Also my friend was vegetarian and he is selective on coffee. This spot looked great -- they have what looks like customizable and special coffee and their avocado toast looks delicious. For me -- I was eying the Lox Bagel. I need my omega-3! I got a Lavender Latte; so good! Love myself some sweet aroma in the morning where I immerse in nature and the frontier. The bagel and lox hit the spot. I love capers and lemon. So refreshing and with the smooth cream cheese. Totally delightful! The overall vibe is local. They use Joshua Tree Coffee, which I love. No wonder why the coffee tasted un-Starbucks. They have local artist work on the walls and even sell some local gifts. It's charming. It definitely was the hippie/vegan/desert vibe. Bo-ho had a little influence too. There is inside and outdoor patio seating. Parking is behind their adobe orange building or on the street. The staff that worked there were super sweet as well. I just love local mom-and-pop places like this. Great vibe and energy!

Nothing wrong with the food. What I take issue with is that there are only cardboard disposable plates, black plastic silverware- to boot individually wrapped, and only plastic cups or coffee cups with plastic lids even when eating in at frontier. Condiments has to be collected from a central sharing table and brought to own table in disposable lidded plastic containers. Nothing is bio degradable. I checked. The sheer amount of non-recyclable and completely unnecessary plastic trash must be humongous! Can we have multi use silverware and proper plates, please? There are water saving dishwashers out there if they use excessive water use as an argument. I won't be back.

Very cute place. The matcha latte and regular latte is very good. They have alternative milk options which is always great! I liked the atmosphere inside. Plenty of seating. Went here twice actually during our trip to Joshua tree. Parking was hard to find in the lot behind but seems like there's a lot of street parking.

Such a cute little spot. I ordered my food to go and I was not disappointed. I ordered a salad, a side of pesto pasta salad and an iced americano. The salad not only looked beautiful but was delicious and a good size. The service was great, it took a bit for my food to be ready but it was worth the wait.

Perfect breakfast spot in the desert, always busy with all walks of life, fantastic breakfast burrito , good local coffee, what more can you ask for? Ample parking on the street or in the back.

The food is amazing and drinks for a really good such a cute vibe however it is so packed and although we ordered ahead of time just be aware, you will be waiting 45-1 hour for your order. There are no pets allowed inside unless they are service animals which is good to keep in mind.. and despite the long wait, the service was amazing as we did order an item incorrectly, and they fixed it. No problem. As for the ambiance very cool spot in Joshua tree.

DELICIOUS coffee & sandwiches! Visited Joshua Tree for the first time and my parents and I made our first stop here on a Friday mid-afternoon! A bit of a line (7 people before us when we arrived) but for good reason! I'm from LA and this shop is on par with amazing quality coffee. The vibe is hipster-like filled with so many cooler people than myself (the fashion here is superb!) It's attached to/next door to a touristy hipster $$$ cute clothing shop filled with boho clothes, Tees, cards, magnets, candles and more! (Coffee + shopping-- a great combo right?!) Our coffee came out within reasonable time, but the sandwiches... a while. We waited ~10 minutes to order food in line, ~10 minutes for drinks to come out (after ordering), and ~30 minutes for sandwiches to come out (after ordering)... but worth it! They have 3 bathroom stalls in the back. Overall, a must-stop place if you're a coffee lover like myself and also happen to be hungry for some food!

Solid coffee and breakfast spot in Yucca Valley. Gets busy on weekends so expect a line after 10am. Staff is friendly and efficient. I always stop here for at least a coffee when I'm in the area. Space is surprisingly larger than you'd expect with a few tables that aren't crowded next to each other. Definitely worth a stop.

Amazing food. Love the baristas here, they're so sweet. It feels like such a cool cozy vibe on a hot day.

Very busy and crowded spot serving breakfast, lunch, and coffee. We were there for about an hour, and I never saw the line die down. You order at the register first, then find a table and they'll deliver your food. I noticed a lot of people get to go, but by the time we got our food, we could all sit at the table. The coffee wasn't that great as other reviews have said... but the sandwiches were YUMMY Most of our group got an egg sandwich with avo & bacon served on a super soft brioche bun. The egg was actually very fluffy and I liked the creaminess of the avocado I got the BLT, which was equally as good! Sourdough sandwich bread stuffed with a good amount of bacon , lettuce, tomato, and a nice mayo spread. I liked that this didn't make you feel too heavy after Recommend for the food, but I'd try somewhere else for drinks

We had a great experience at Frontier Cafe today! We ordered two yogurt parfaits, an egg sandwich, and the bagel with lox. The food was all delicious -- sweet perfectly ripe berries in the yogurt parfaits, and a nice thick slice of fresh tomato in the egg sandwich. The lox bagel had all the yummies -- thinly sliced red onion, capers, a sprig of dill, and a just-right schmear of cream cheese under the lox. We also enjoyed our drinks (cafe latte with oat milk, regular coffee, iced chai tea latte, and hot chocolate). The service was friendly and prompt. The whole vibe in the cafe was relaxed and easygoing. I highly recommend stopping in for a meal here and will go again if we are in the area!

Found this place on our way back from Joshua Tree. Looks like a busy lunch spot. The service was great, and they put our food together quickly. We ordered the Lox Bagel, Breakfast Sandwich, pumpkin latte and matcha latte. I loved the Lox Bagel but it was topped with an abundant amount of onion. If you don't like onion, then I suggest you mention this. I wasn't a fan of the matcha latte but the bagel was amazing.

Stopped here for a quick drink while browsing shops in Joshua tree and loved it so much we came back a few times. I ordered an iced matcha latte the first time with a little bit of honey and it was great - not too sweet and strong on the caffeine. They had a lot of syrups to choose from so the second time I ordered a matcha latte with peppermint syrup and it was perfect! Not too strong on the syrup. My friend ordered an iced chai with hazelnut and it was amazing! I also ordered their breakfast sandwich and it was really delicious. Friendly service, good food, and great drinks.

Score: 9/10 Buzzwords: Inviting/Spacious Atmosphere, Great for Brunch Came here a Saturday afternoon ~1pm for some coffee and snackage prior to the drive back to the city. While there were about 5 guests in front of us in line, the wait was less than ~5-7 minutes before we were able to order our: Herb cream cheese bagel, Side soup, ice vanilla latte, and kombucha/CBD sparkling water. While everything was worth the stop, the star of the show was the delicate balance between the rich and flavorful herb cream cheese and the side of refreshing arugula salad. Honorable mention had to be the sensory experience of the CBD sparkling water which felt like one was drinking a glitter rainbow bomb from a can. Overall, there can be a bit of a wait to order and the lines can extend so far back as the front door HOWEVER, this place is great for a breakfast/brunch snack and pick-me up coffee. There is some great shopping to be done in the adjacent stores and the pleasantly positioned outdoor eating patio overlooks the busy cross section gives lent to the overall eating experience some additional character.

Made a day trip to Joshua tree and decided to have a quick bite here before heading home. I ordered the breakfast egg Sandwich and added avocado and bacon. It was very good! I also ordered an iced pumpkin coffee. It was good, not very sweet and not too bland. I plan on stopping by again in the future to try out something different.

Friendly staff, coffee's good. Sunrise salad always hits the spot. Got that hipster vibe circa 2010. Also, they have wine and beer which is cool

Long wait time with poor service. The bathroom does not have soap or toilet paper or paper towels.

Get the BLT. Thanks for coming to my TEDTalk. The servers were very nice here and the turnaround was fairly quick given we were in the midst of a late lunch rush. We'd originally gone in for coffee and left with our bellies full of BLT and potato salad. One of the best BLTs I've had in a while with crispy bacon, fresh green tomato, and a sourdough buttered a toasted slathered with a herb mayo that would probably clog my arteries but WAS SO GOOD. Ample seating inside and out and fun atmosphere. Saw families, couples, bachelorette parties all having fun and enjoying their fare.

cutest little cafe with a great selection. they had unique flavors like cookie butter chai and pumpkin lattes. indoor seating and looked like they had such a great food selection. service with amazing!!

The place is too political for me, not very fond of the flags they fly. The coffee is ok at best. Service is alright. The drinks are served fairly quick. Doubt I'd be back. Parking was a problem