Stayed in Joshua Tree for a week during the LA fires. Came here for breakfast 3-4 times. The food is very good and not overpriced. The JT sandwich was my favorite, and their home fries is good. Staff is very friendly. They seem to have a lot of Chinese food like stir fries offered for some reason? I might have tried it but I was only there for breakfast.

My coworker mentioned that this was the most popular diner in Joshua Tree, so my group and I had to check it out before we left! It's located in between a real estate company and the Valero gas station on 29 Palms Hwy in Joshua Tree. There are free street parking around the area which seemed to be almost impossible to find during the weekend after 8:30-9am. We arrived around 8am and asked for an inside table in which we didn't get seated until about 9am (that 20-30 minute wait turned into about an hour wait, busy!). We were finally seated and can see why it took long as the inside seating area was quite small and cramp! Maybe about 24-26 people seating capacity. I ordered their Deuces Wild! entree with French Toast, scrambled eggs, and sausage patties. Loved and hated how they had so many different options to substitute with/upgrade to LOL but I also loved that they had either the sausage patties or the sausage links! Not many restaurants have that option. My meal was HUGE. 4 half slices of French toast which was delicious with two big pieces of sausage patties. What a great deal! It wasn't anything special as it was an ordinary breakfast plate but a great morning meal to have. My boyfriend order their Breakfast Burrito with bacon and side of guacamole. My friend also order one but with sausage and her was actually noticeably bigger than his. Sucks for him, LOL but regardless, the breakfast burrito was delicious lots of fillings. The salsa on the side enhanced its flavor. My other friend got their Tuna Melt Sandwich with a side of chili. The tuna melt looks stacked with a lot of protein - what a steal as well! I didn't try it as I'm not a huge fan of canned tuna. The chili, though, was very delicious. It had a hint of spicy aftertaste which was amazing. We shared a single Banana Buttermilk Pancake which took up the entire entree plate - HUGE. It was good with the bananas, but I thought it was a tad too salty - not sure if it was from the butter. Overall, a great day diner for people visiting Joshua Tree. This restaurant is probably the most popular diner out in the desert as I always see people waiting outside. But then again, the indoor dining area was quite small. They also have healthy sounding Cambodian food from the previous owner which was quite unique! But my breakfast needs kicked in instead of trying their Cambodian food. Maybe next time!

What a pleasure to dine at JT Country Kitchen after a nibble at Kitchen in the Desert in nearby Twentynine Palms. There was something of a wait to get a table, but fortunately the hostess was not a liar or a thief: she predicted a 20-minute wait and a 20-minute wait it was. What a breath of fresh air to not be lied to in a hateful world. The menu at JT Country Kitchen boasts an array of breakfast and lunch options, including but not limited to chicken fried steak, hamburger, pancake, and sandwich. There is also a small selection of Cambodian dishes which raises a single eyebrow and begs the question of why such dishes fall within the purview of this venue. That, however, is not for me to say and is certainly not for you to say. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad. The ordering process for all involved parties was tenuous: the server had great difficulty understanding our speech and cross-referencing our requests with the options available on her portable electronic device. In fact, one of our guests' entire order was incorrect. She ordered a Cambodian dish, but was given another Cambodian dish. It should be noted that not all Cambodian dishes are identical. I had tremendous difficulty ordering dressing for my side salad, as the options printed on the menu did not correspond with the options in the server's head. So it goes. Having overcome the challenge of ordering, food was served and consumed. The food was good--nothing spectacular, but formidably satisfying. But if you compare it to Kitchen in the Desert, it was brazenly delicious and of impressive heft and breadth. The pancake in particular had the diameter of a dinner plate and was tender and moist on the lips and tongue. The single pancake, which sold for just under $6 in January 2025, is the size of approximately six pancakes at Kitchen in the Desert, which would sell for $57 as of January 2025. A nearby patron had a tantrum about forgotten sourdough toast and chicken fried steak cooked medium-rare, which was too raw for said individual's constitution. This, however, was not my business. The ambiance is adequate: neither spectacular nor uncomfortable. Surely patrons visit here for the food, not for a shallow desert aesthetic unsupported by quality food and service. That said, the service was friendly despite our many communication difficulties. As a passerby in Joshua Tree, it burdens me to say whether I shall return to JT Country Kitchen. But if I find myself in Joshua Tree again and in search of food, JT Country Kitchen will be a top option.

We were greeted by a friendly and helpful hostess. The wait went by fast. Service is nice, expeditious and friendly. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It was cold and we sat outside. We waited for our food for about 15-20 minutes. The food was good, we enjoyed the veggie omelet and country fried steak. We would come back if we were in the area again!

I took a trip to Joshua Tree. I wanted to spend some time alone, embrace the desert, and let insight come to me. Insight did come to me. I named it Minerva and described it as an Athenian Owl. I used these descriptions to bring life to my inner wisdom that must be consulted when I travel through my days. I made this discovery after eating at JT Country Kitchen. I am not saying that JT's was the responsible party for helping me find my lost owl--that was 1000% the desert-scape of Joshua Tree. But the hearty breakfast that JT offered me did provide the sustenance I needed to climb, walk, and withstand the desert for my realization to arrive. So JT's does deserve more than praise for its home cooking, Western motif, and down-to-earth roots because its vittles gave me strength on a day where the desert and I met. I went there on Saturday, and I went there on Sunday. The first day I went there, I had their country fried steak, described as a "yummy classic" and recommended to me by the server. I do not know his name now (I should write more things down), but he did wear a flannel and a hat both days, and he had a goatee. So he definitely sported place-appropriate clothes. But he did give me the right recommendation--for the country fried steak was yummy, and if I lived closer to the joint, I can see how I could describe this dish as a classic. For now, I feel comfortable describing it as a new favorite. You see what I did there? I have had country fried steak before that I very much enjoyed. But this country fried steak was unique because it was not like the others--thickly fried. This one was lightly fried, where the fried outer layer tasted lightly crispy and could fall from the chicken. Other country fried steaks that I have had were deeply thick and ensconced with batter. I arrived at Yum Yum central on a lightly breaded yet fried boat. The chicken was moderately covered in gravy. The gravy tasted like a Grammy's love--simple, true, and warm. The plate also came with two eggs--I chose them to be scrambled; you might choose them to be fried or boiled--toast, and potatoes. I swapped the toast for a biscuit because I imagine a lot of cowfolk eating biscuits next to fires and horses. I chose the country kitchen potatoes, which were country-fried potatoes sautéed with bell peppers and onions. All of the elements made a lovely composed dish that I crave again. I had the perfect bite by design. I took one of the final pieces of my biscuit, lathered it with jam--they have Smucker packets, do not imagine fresh jam from a jar--and placed a piece of the fried steak on top, then gravy. I took the mouthful, and the dance of sweetness, carbs, and fried meaty goodness was a sensational flash mob, not a ballet soirée. The place has a small-town pace that explains some of the slips of the staff--like a longer wait than I would have liked to have. But I am a big city mouse, so I could sniff that flaw. However, if I were a country kitten, I would relish the extra wait for my milk and biscuits. They had one bathroom that was gender-neutral, which was a progressive touch for the setting. I approve of the inclusivity of this action as much as I approve of the roadrunner that I saw wandering during my stroll around Beaver Dam. If you know, you know. (Okay, if you do not know, Beaver Dam is a famous trail in Joshua Tree and truly spectacular in many ways.) The place has a crowd. I love that. That is usually a good sign. I went alone so I got seated almost immediately cause there was counter seating. But for other folks, that came in herds, there was a wait of time for their table and chair.

I came here on New Years and it was quite busy. Came early at around 9:30 and had to wait for 30-45 minutes. We ended up splitting our group of 7 to two different tables next to each other so we didn't have to wait longer. One perk is that the outside area allowed dogs which is what we were looking for. In terms of food It was good. I got these items. JT Sandwich - Pretty much a boosted grilled cheese. It was good, there was quite a bit of flavor and overall I liked the taste. (4/5) Country Fried Steak and Eggs - Loved this. The country fried steak was perfectly fried and had a lot of flavor. I got the sausage gravy and it was flavorful and good. Hash browns were crispy and made well. Solid dish. (4.5/5) If you're looking for a brunch spot in Joshua Tree, this place is good. Come early if you want to avoid the wait because it definitely gets busy. In terms of service, it was a bit slow, we had to wait 30-40 minutes after ordering to get the food. Overall solid brunch. Note - If you pay with cash you get 3% off which could be a few bucks. 10% discount for military vets & service members (firefighters etc) as well.

Came here on a Sunday morning with a group of 8. It was about an hour wait but we killed time by shopping around the gift shops and there was a little farmers market near by. The staff was so friendly in keeping us updating and trying to get us a table as quick as possible. The menu had some great choices and I highly recommend the breakfast burrito. The french toast was also amazing for a little sweet and savory combo. Dogs are also allowed here. Will definitely be back next time im in joshua tree!

This place we waited for about 45 mins to sit down and eat. The outside is quaint and where we sat was partly open. They had heaters around so it wasn't cold at all. The service was pretty good and quick and the food was really good. I got a pretty basic meal but I still thought it was really good

My family and I were in town and had no idea where to get lunch. Yelp said this place was good so we decided to check it out. It was very packed out in the patio area and it was an hour before closing. But when we arrived the hostess said "You're just in time, a space opened inside, i'll take you in." The inside reminded me of a country style diner in the wild wild west. The served breakfast, brunch and lunch options. We got the following: - the breakfast burrito - comes with bell peppers, onion, eggs, and potatoes. You can also add bacon, avocado, and sour cream, each for a few dollars more. The mild salsa on the side looked homemade and fresh. I enjoyed it, I regret not asking for the hot one. - Coachella valley desert citrus ale. - reminded me of a blue moon. It had wheat ale and citrus. The waitress said it was her favorite and she recommended it. She was spot on. It was delicious and surprisingly strong, don't take this on an empty stomach. - steak and eggs: (well done and w/scrambled eggs) my parents overall enjoyed it. They said it was cooked perfectly. Overall, the service was nice. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because there was a group of 5-6 that got seated before us, and we got our meals before them. I felt bad - maybe because they ordered more food and it took a bit longer to prepare(?). But I still want to come back to try their biscuits and gravy.