The Dez

Delicious, healthy food and warm service (4/5 Green Stars) I would definitely come here again and recommend trying it out for a meal or camping/hiking provisions. I had the Hummus & Lentil (V) - seasoned lentils tossed with lemon vinaigrette, baby lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes & red onion served on pita bread. I recommend eating it all together on the pita rather than deconstructing it with your fork, by the way! I also had the vegan sausage roll and thought it was excellent. And I know sausage rolls – they are one of my all-time favorite foods. The Beyond Meat sausage was combined with delicious pastry that was slightly spicy – I think they used Hot Italian sausages. And do not ignore the homemade ketchup that goes with it – it’s really good! Staff members were very friendly and the restaurant is fun, unpretentious and stocked with good provisions. It’s also dog-friendly, according to a cute write-up on DogTrekker : ) I’m giving the Dez 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on the following: • A good chunk of the menu is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Reducing our meat intake is a key action for mitigating climate change, deforestation, water use, water pollution, and of course animal suffering. • Some ingredients for vegan dishes are organic – chickpeas for the wrap, brown rice for the Buddha bowl and cocoa for the almond joy date balls. • It’s an inclusive restaurant – an important feature in this climate. • Room for improvement: skip the beef as it really has ridiculously big environmental footprints (carbon and land) compared to eggs, chicken, and pork. Use compostable to-go boxes instead of polypropylene.

During our one-night camping trip at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park, we decided to skip packing all our cooking supplies. A quick Yelp search for sandwich spots with good reviews led us straight to Dez Fine Food, and it absolutely lived up to its reputation! They have two convenient locations, just a few doors apart. One specializes in warm sandwiches, which is perfect if that's what you're in the mood for, and it's also where you'll find the restroom. We tried the Desert Dirt Smoothie, a Tuna Melt, and for my boyfriend, the Pastrami and Swiss. Every item was delicious and truly hit the spot. Staff were super friendly and helpful. We were thoroughly impressed and will definitely be returning!

Great spot! The food is super yummy - loved the German chocolate cake, chai, and the hot caprese sandwhich is incredible!! Great find for vegetarians! All the staff is very sweet and kind as well! Wish we had this at home in the Bay Area!

The sandwiches and bagels were just okay, nothing special. The raw spinach in the bagel made my mouth feel a bit tingly.

Such a cute spot to grab your coffee in the morning. You can tell that it is a popular spot among the locals and it is worth the visit to try some local coffee! Great pastry’s as well! The staff is very attentive and welcoming, great service!! Such a good spot and worth a visit!!

Really kind staff and great grab-and-go options in addition to some menu items made to order. Loved the BLT, especially before hitting the park! Solid coffee / lattes, too. Great way to start the day. Only regret is not grabbing a slice of cake.

They play Lana De Rey! And their Tuna Melt and Chai taste soooo good! I feel like I’m pregnant 🫃

Absolutely one of the nicest experiences I had at Joshua Tree. The lady said she really appreciated how politely I asked. I told her my name was Jeff, and she put me down as 'King Jeff'. And although I can't prove it, I feel like these sandwiches we bought were made with extra love. So yeah. I recommend this place. ✌️

Amazing food. I always drop by The Dez when I'm visiting Joshua Tree. They have a great variety of breakfast/lunch items, snacks, drinks, and good coffee. If you're vegan, definitely try their Chickpea Wrap! 10/10

Joshua Tree Coffee across the street only had coffee drinks and I was in need of an alt caffeine fix. I saw a sign for the Dez offering matcha so I made the (dangerous) run across the street for it. The Dez is a cute and tiny shop with made to order drinks along with premade sandwiches, pastries and salads. Great options for food on the go or a desert picnic. The matcha wasn't bad and I appreciated they had all the alternative milk options to choose from!

ORDER breakfast panini (3.5/5) tuna melt (3.5/5) turkey pesto panini (3/5) overall, everything was lacking a bit of seasoning. the breakfast panini had the most flavor since it had bacon. the tuna melt and turkey pesto panini was on the plainer side. there was nothing special. SERVICE (5/5) only 4 people are allowed in the store at a time, so the wait was long. my order was wrong, but it was fixed super quickly. friendly service! AMBIANCE this is a takeout only restaurant, so it was quite small inside. however, they have a second location was tables available. there was a bit of a wait on a saturday afternoon.

Horrific Accusatory Combative Heartless Staff Allison V, Sabrina along with Derek that are the staff at this coffee shop treated me like I was a stealing criminal harassing me in front of my children & other consumers. They were way out of line and over the top. I stepped inside with my two toddlers and two ladies, after four people walked out. As I was standing inside with my two girls, I began to put their sweaters on, it was a chilly day. My husband had just passed me their jackets that he grabbed from our truck. The male employee Derek starts screaming, "4 at a time and the rest need to get outside." My husband left immediately to be respectful of their rules. It was understandable it's a tiny place. I asked Derek if it's okay to finish putting my daughter's sweaters on. Derek said, "yes, after you do that YOU can pay for the merchandise YOU stole." I looked up at him and said, what are you talking about? Derek along with others continued falsely accusing me in front of my daughters saying I stole water. I said I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm trying to put their sweaters on to get outside & even offered for them to search my bag to prove a point. Then Allison started screaming again at me to get outside dismissing me, harshly hushing me up, and wouldn't let me get an answer as to why I was being accused. She wouldn't let me ask questions in my defensive and continued to demand me to get out then resolve it, dismissing me. The fridge was never once opened. If they had checked the camera footage they would have seen what a ridiculous accusation they made. I told my daughters to go standby the water which in my daughter's eyes was the "fridge", because that's where their water was stored. They waited there for 2 seconds as I quickly grabbed their sweaters from my husband at coffee shops door two steps away from their "water fridge" & began putting their sweaters on them. I have no clue what was going through that employees mind. Any of their minds for that matter. It is bizarre considering my two arms were being used to put my daughter's sweaters on their bodies. I don't have a 3rd or 4th arm/hand to open the fridge door & steal a water. I'm not an octopus or a magician. It wasn't physically possible for me to do what I was being slandered for. That's why i'm flabbergasted, hurt, & really don't know what gave them that impression. I'm in shock they started yelling, screaming, & accusing me in front of others customers, & my children. Along with treating me poorly telling me to get outside when I quite literally had done nothing wrong & had stolen nothing. When I called to get the owners name I hung up & was going to wait, but then Sabrina the supervisor calls my phone back & I answer to her yelling & harassing me at the top of her lungs adding in threats. I will press charges on her. She refused to give me the owner of the coffee shops information. I called the police & made them aware of what transpired. I will be taking further legal action for the defamation mistreatment I endured on Easter Sunday in front of my children. The slander & false accusation I received from this place was extreme when they had no reasonable trustworthy information, or be sufficient, in themselves, to affirm a belief, that a crime was being committed. They were heartless, delusional, unprofessional, & disrespectful people. Allison literally told me no one cares when I tried calling to let them know their employee misheard & misjudged this hurtful situation. It was completely unnecessary. You do not want to support a place like this. They lack morals and ethics. Most importantly common decency and kindness. The fact that they accused someone of stealing that they had no proof of stealing is beyond me. This place should be shut down if they don't replace the staff. What a sad vile environment to have in such a beautiful town. The saddest part was when we walked out, my 6 year old daughter said, "mom you never even said anything about grabbing water." She was as confused as I was. I can't believe my 5 and 6 year daughters had to witness ill-treatment and outrage from a coffee staff. I'm genuinely curious to see the character of the owner in the way they respond to this review. How they handle or resolve this situation will speak volumes. I pray for their sake they investigate the facts, look up camera footage, hear how their staff shouted at me & handle disciplinary action accordingly. Staff can't hold their composure & they become deregulated, explosive, unethical, & rude in front of children. They handled and misjudged the situation to the highest extremity for no reason & were proof-less. I hope they feel remorse for the emotional distress they caused from their foul behavior. It's UNACCEPTABLE! In a world where you can be anything, be kind. A Kelcie C. Just message me asking to take down the review...iyiyiyi

I can only judge on the matcha - it was fairly priced but it was very milky. The place is pretty small and cute they have a variety of options for food and snacks and some cute cakes but the matcha itself was not good no earthy or floral taste.

This has to be my favorite spot to have a bite in Joshua tree! You get more than what you paid for. The portions are huge. Ordered a matcha latte and chipotle sandwich. Both delicious! The staff is EXTREMELY friendly and welcoming. Come by for great food and great service !

My friends and I visited this place for an early lunch. My boyfriend ordered the grilled cheese & soup and it was really good. Unfortunately, they forgot my order even though I was the first to order so that's why I'm only giving three stars...

LOX BAGEL - Salty, needs more cream cheese. Comes with capers, dill, and onions. Bagel is small. DEZ CLUB - Bacon, Turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato. Pretty good! Bacon is crispy and not too salty! SAUSAGE ROLL - only had chicken or beyond beef. Got the chicken. The crust was not flaky. And the sausage meat had a casing, which is not authentic. It's supposed to be ground sausage without the casing. It was nice that it came with sauce though. SERVICE - it was busy, took a solid 15-20 min to get food. I think the owner is Aussie or Kiwi! AMBIANCE - it is TINY!!!! It's a takeaway place. Don't sit down here. But a big one is opening up across the street. OVERALL - nice place to get takeaway if you don't want to sit down. I will get the club again and maybe something else. But not the sausage roll or lox bagel.

Highly recommend to anyone in JT! The Mesquite BBQ Beef Toastie was the best sandwich I've had in a while! Crème brûlée cheesecake was also phenomenal as well as the ground beef pie! Will be eating here regularly!

There are not a lot of places to grab a quick bite for breakfast or lunch while in Joshua Tree {aside from the typical fast food likes of McDonalds, Jack In the Box, Etc. - And don't get me wrong, I love me a good Egg McMuffin}, but if you want delicious, healthy options all while supporting a local small business - You need to check out The Dez. Located right in the heart of Downtown Joshua Tree, there will be plenty of street parking available or there is a complimentary lot located directly across the street. Look for the cute little red car out front and you have found the right place. The team here is wonderful and responds to the crazy lines in a timely manner with a smile on their face. I had the pleasure of speaking with who I believe is the owner or manager, and she was an absolute gem! We chatted for a few moment about how the restaurant is getting busier and how she appreciates each customer and their patience while the team puts their heart into preparing the menu items. Amazing service! Since The Dez is open seven days a week from 7am to 5pm, this is the best stop for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. Drinks galore - A fantastic selection of Coffees, Teas, Cocoa.. with every flavor pairing you could imagine. There is a section filled with pre-made fresh Salads, Sammies, Cheeses, and Side Dishes but you can also order customized items at the counter: Cold and Hot Sandwiches, Bagels, Breakfast Panini's, Buddha Bowls, Quiche, Sausage Rolls and all the treats your sweet tooth desires. Heading out on the road..pick up a Picnic Bagged Lunch with your choice of a Sammie, Bag of Chips, Fruit & a Cookie! We were headed out to do some off-roading so we opted to split a pre-made Turkey & Swiss Sammie {with Mixed Greens, Tomato, Dijon and Mayo all between a fresh Grinder Roll} & a Joshua Tree staple, the Date Shake - Oh my gosh, this was absolutely delicious and the perfect combo! That Date Shake!! We were only two sips in when we knew we had to return the next day to get this again! We returned the next day to get bagels for another day of off-roading, and unfortunately we did not get another shake since it was only 9am and thought that was a bit too early for a shake - PSA.. Get the shake no matter what time of day it is.. you will not regret it! We will most likely do another Joshua Tree weekend next winter and The Dez will be my first stop!

Best Vegan chocolate confetti cake! Not dry at all. Great flavor. You could have fooled me. The frosting is like buttercream! Wish there were more vegan desserts, but the one thing they did have was excellent! We will be back!

Great place to pick up anything you need for a picnic in Joshua Tree. They've got baked goods, like croissants and sausage rolls, and hot and cold sandwiches, like roast beef and turkey sandwiches. Everthing we got was satisfying, fresh, and tasty. They carry Stumptown Coffee (in case the lines are even longer at Joshua Tree Coffee Co across the street). I tried their delicious and slightly sweet date shake. Whiie the lines can sometimes be long, service is efficient and it's worth the wait. When we visited, it was only a takeout joint, but they look to soon be opening a bigger sit down place just a block away on 29 Palms Hwy.

I love a grab and go. They have a great selection of snacks, pastries, groceries and meals to go. I grabbed some snacks and was happy with all of it. Cute coffee bar serving Stumptown. I will be back. It's a very small shop and I'm assuming it gets quite crowded on weekends. Patience is a must. The staff were very sweet but again it's a tiny place so keep that in mind if you're in a rush. Nice selection of goods.

Love the Dez! Staff is always so nice. But it's a very very small place so be prepared to wait. Their sandwiches are heavy with the greens which I love. Food is ready quickly.

Food: The chickpea wrap was delicious with a generous portion of arugula inside. The ratio of chickpea spread and greens is perfect. I had this two days in a row and I was in chickpea heaven. Would recommend 10/10. Tried their oat milk latte and drip; they serve stumptown so you know it's going to be good. Service: A bit slow, but it's a tiny shop with a few employees so it's understandable. They definitely do the best they can and they're very pleasant so it wasn't the biggest deal to wait. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're on a time crunch, though. Ambiance: Small and busy. But lots of choices on their menu and treats displayed.

Food is delicious, space is charming, staff is genuine and sweet! Took home a coconut cake! We will be back!

Cutest shop in Joshua Tree! Got their summer strawberry matcha with oat milk and a breakfast panini on croissant. The drink was so refreshing, not overly sweet and the strawberries tasted super fresh. The breakfast panini was also unbelievably delicious! Came on a weekday at around 8AM and it wasn't busy. They also give our free dog treats for dogs who come in! So cute!

It was my first time in Joshua tree and I was very glad to find this gem the lox was amazing. The orange juice was fresh ..when I come back to Joshua tree I will definitely make a stop here just friendly reminder there is no tables to eat but the customer service is good and quick

convenient location if you're taking a stroll down the town. the only seating was the bench right outside, so be prepared to take your food on the go! most of the food items don't really require a full sit down! it's a small little cafe, so it gets crowded quick, but it wasn't overwhelming. the lady at the register was very pleasant in the early afternoon and helpful. after some time of contemplating bc everything looked amazing, i got the lemon tres leches to cure my sweet tooth. it was sooooo incredible!! not too sweet and not too tart, but the perfect balance! i love a lemon dessert! especially cake!! i know ill be thinking about this cake now that im back home i was also able to try some bites of my friend's bacon cheddar quiche and it was good as well!

Came here after a night out in the desert. Super cute store with ready to go foods perfect for picnics, food they make and lots of delicious novelty/cute snacks. The staff was beyond friendly. They took my groups order and gave us a buzzer to know when it was ready. It came out in a decent amount of time. We did have a big order and they had a customer before and after us, so they were busy. I can't resist a date shake in the desert, so of course I got one. You can taste the love and those delicious California dates. The straw is a little thin for a date shake, but it was divine. Breakfast panini was great too. Sausage roll was good, I took it home for a snack later. I can't stress enough how sweet and kind the staff was. It was a pleasure stopping here on my way out of town.

The breakfast panini was almost worth the hour we waited for it. The owner / woman behind the register was really wonderful, and was honest when she mentioned they were feeling a bit overrun. We did not expect to wait for an hour, however, for what was a pretty basic panini even after placing the order. Food is still great! 1. Breakfast Panini - 4/5 2. Salmon Lox - 3/5

The lemon bars and chocolate croissants were really good! The service was also excellent

I have never had such a good tuna melt sandwich EVER. I love this place so much, it is small so it gets crowded but people are nice and wait outside before going in. My friends recommended this place and I definitely agree, we got the food to go and brought it into the park for a meal before a hike!

This breakfast panini was delicious! Very well made, hot, and very filling. The restaurant is very small and only allows 3 customers inside the shop at a time. In my opinion it would be helpful to have a better line system, as some people would just walk right in and ignore the line/start getting defensive when we told them there was a line (this does not necessarily have to with the owners, but may want to think of a better line system to avoid this conflict). We came on a Saturday morning and surprisingly there wasn't that long of a wait. We waited about 20 min for our food.

Excellent selection of fresh food options. Vegan and vegetarian options. I had a beyond the sausage toad in a hole which was delicious. Chai tea was great. Service is fast. It's a to go place with no tables so plan ahead.

Cute little coffee shop, perfect for grabbing your joe to go. They have some pastries too; danishes, croissants, the usual suspects. Less usual is the Sausage Roll, a chicken frank wrapped in pastry. Coffee and breakfast are where it's at, but but they do have some wraps and little salads to go. But be careful if you plan to let them sit - many things have mayo, and I wouldn't recommend leaving them in your car while you explore the park. So breakfast is by far the best, but I do think the Dez is the best way to start your day.

Not going to lie. This place is pretty dank. Their matcha late was delicious, their desserts were definitely memorable, their quiche were WOW one of the best I've had in years, the puff pastry on those bad boys were something special. We also had this pretzel hotdog corn dog puff pastry pig in a blanket thing suggested by one of the staff and it was surprisingly good considering I strongly dislike hotdogs. The place is very small and there wasn't any space to eat in doors which is fine because we were ordering to go anyways. Overall vibe was very chill. The staff were great helping us pick out things for dinner. I will be back the next time I'm in the area.

We used Dez to cater both breakfast and lunch for a photo shoot in Joshua Tree. They worked with us on our many dietary restrictions and delivered a delicious spread. Their quiches were a huge hit for breakfast and the Buddha bowls stole the show at lunch. I highly recommend!

I LOVED their Breakfast Panini! It was crispy and very filling. I got their Vanilla Latte w Oat Milk, which was also very yummy. However, the total for me for the two items was around $17. They were also very kind when my friend dropped her bagel on the floor, they offered her another one for free. The place itself is very tiny, so it is more of a place to pick up coffee and go somewhere else. They sold a lot of other goods as well inside, aside from food and coffee.

Perfectly crispy sandwiches, amazing egg, great cheese pull on the grilled cheese. Gourmet sandwiches. Most delicious.

This place makes delicious warm breakfast paninis. Plenty of bacon, egg, and pesto to start your morning right. They also make great cold sandwiches - perfect to take into Joshua Tree National Park. We had the Grinder and Turkey and Swiss. Both so flavorful! Inside is small, so place your order with the crew, take one of the pagers and wait outside for your food! They also have scrumptious chocolate bars and such on the counter for a sweet treat later. We visited each morning we were here and we're not disappointed once.

This is a great find! It was a recommendation from Jericho at the Autocamp and she was spot on! I ordered avocado toast because it sounded good (and I don't like avocado) and I devoured it. So good. Golden latte with oat milk was also on the mark. Thank you ladies for such a great start to my day - unforgettable.

There's a reason this place always has a line and the wait is worth it. Great coffee and food, especially the desserts. The tiramisu is the best I've ever had. Staff is also friendly and helpful. This is my new "must stop" for every trip to the JT area.

Best small hidden gem for healthy yummy premade salads, Sandos, etc.! Not to mention the million other wonderful treats you'll find in here... From artisan cheeses to HoneyMamas chocolates, to the best desserts (slices of cakes, lemon bars, cookies). BEST TUNA MELT IN THE HI-DEZ. Swear by it. Also, their Capellini pasta, Orzo salad, and Cinnamon Rolls are winners. It's a small place, so have patience and enjoy browsing when it's your turn! The owners are fabulous, their offerings are pristine. A perfect stop before yo ur stay at an Airbnb or camping trip in the park. And perfect for snacks to have around the house!

This was our favorite place in Joshua Tree! First off the staff there are fantastic. We were telling them about the alien tour we were taking and they made a ton of suggestions on other cool spots we could to toss Secondly ALL of the food was fantastic. The cheese Danish there was probably one of the best I've ever had. The sandwich's, pasta-salad, and every dessert were all fantastic. I dare say skip going to a restaurant and just grab stuff from here. The space is small, but packed with goodies.

The matcha tasted like cold milk, the vanilla latte tasted like gas station coffee. Felt like we were annoying the employee when we asked for it to be fixed. Too expensive to not taste good. Should have just waited to go somewhere else. Front area is very tight space almond croissant was delicious

My boyfriend and I are in town for the week and this has been the best spot for breakfast and coffee. The bagels and breakfast paninis are 10/1Everything is so so so so good. We got there carrot cake and lemon tres leches and wow so amazing!!!!!

Great coffee - they use Stumptown and prepared it really nice. Great service. Great food. Cute little place for pick up. We enjoyed the healthy options! Everything is awesome.

= L O C A T I O N = The Dez consists of a counter and a tiny space for ordering and picking up food, only accommodating three people inside at a time currently. The inside is cute and hipster, and would not look out of place in LA. Unfortunately, no bathroms. = S E R V I C E = They had a line out the door, probably because all the other establishments surrounding the area were closed. It took quite a while for my tuna melt to get to me, and I had ordered before the rush of people lined up. = F O O D = + TUNA MELT: I gotta give it up for this tuna melt, it was really good! You can tell that they use quality ingredients, and it had layers of flavor. I also appreciated the side of arugula that came with it. It definitely hit the spot. // (4/5) = D R I N K = + CHAI TEA ($4.25): This drink was pretty average, but a welcome warmth during the chilly day. // (3/5) Not a bad option for grab and go sustenance during our time at J-Tree! ======================================= Food: 4 // Service: 3 // Environment: 3 // Price: 3

Three stars because when the nice man who was taking our order asked the older lady in the back if my friend's food was fully gluten free (she has celiac disease) the lady rolled her eyes and got all pushed out of shape like my friend was asking for a ridiculous request...she's literally allergic. It's not like my friend was trying to be difficult. That immediately left a bad taste in my mouth. The avocado toast was good though. If you have food allergies I would suggest not coming here.

Great sandwiches and fantastic coffee. Friendly staff and we learned that the owner is from Melbourne so there is a lot of Aussie influence. Highly recommend!!

The food is delicious. The drink is good too. We got our sandwiches (breakfast and lunch) here when it opened the door in the morning and then spent a whole day in the Joshua Tree National Park. Next time when we come here, we will definitely get our food from here again.

We got the dirty chai iced latte, two sandwiches. The dirty chai iced latte was basically the chai with a shot of espresso. I thought it tasted okay and for the price, ehh I could probably go elsewhere. The roasted Turkey and provolone on a croissant tasted good but about an hour later I didn't feel so great. I'm not sure if it was the cheese or what, but I had it in a cooler bag so not sure what happened. The other sandwich we got, Genoa Grinder was good according to the person that ate it. It consists of salami, ham, mozzarella, provolone, red onion, arugula, and tapenade (a mix of veggies) on a baguette type of bread. He felt fine after eating his sandwich. There was a long line to wait for sandwiches and coffee. The sandwiches were pre-made but they also sell coffees and breakfast. Considering the nearby restaurant wasn't taking any takeout orders at that time, I noticed a good portion of people coming from that direction. Which was why it took awhile to get into the establishment since it only allows one party at a time.

Came for coffee and will be back for goodies or desserts. Staff was so friendly and Sabrina couldn't have been more informative or sweet. She had stickers for the kiddos and made great recommendations. Will definitely be back.

Long line outside as we waited to get to Joshua Tree Park, so we decided to investigate. Fantastic Coffee!!! - the best in SoCal! Sandwich- get the warm toasted ones, much better than the rolls Dessert- yummy cinnamon rolls. Store inside has all kinds of goodies. It's small and the wait long for food, but worth it. Looks like they are moving to a larger shop the block over.

Absolutely one of the nicest experiences I had at Joshua Tree. The lady said she really appreciated how politely I asked. I told her my name was Jeff, and she put me down as 'King Jeff'. And although I can't prove it, I feel like these sandwiches we bought were made with extra love. So yeah. I recommend this place.

Love, love, love this place! The cutest little shop that has the yummiest coffees and tastiest treats! I can not go in without getting one of their baked goods with my latte. Staff is super friendly and always on top of it! Thank you for always making my day- if I could give more than 5 stars I would!!

Such a wonderful small town establishment! Every time we visit Joshua Tree, we make the Dez our go to spot! It's turning into a great tradition! Big shout out the the entire staff! Ally was so professional and amazing! Definitely recommended!

I savored a delightful vegetarian pesto sandwich, expertly crafted by one of the staff members exclusively for me. The team here is friendly and super helpful when it comes to recommendations. I definitely plan on returning!

Great place to put together a top-notch picnic with little to no effort. Exactly what we needed! Every product is carefully curated. The even have Honey Mama's chocolate, kombuchas, vegan options and delicious coffee. It smells amazing in here.