Country Kitchen

You can't help, but notice this cute little place off the side of the main
road of Joshua Tree. It's so tiny, with only 7 tables and counter space
with stools for about a half dozen loners. That's probably why the
writing on the side of the building encourages "food to-go".
Unfortunately the interior hasn't taken on the same character that the
outside eluded to, but the close quarters and various sized squares of
poster board, informing patrons of various "specials" with colored
markers, almost seemed something out of a movie. You know the
part where the out of towner walks through the door and the place
gets quiet while the fearless waitress asks him, "What'll ya have?"
It's tiny alright. Though everything here is not homemade, it's
apparent that the things that are, are keeping them in business, that
and the cheap prices. You can get a cup of Grits for a mere $1.75 or
splurge on their most expensive dish, the New York Steak with
Mashed Potatoes, vegetables and Garlic Bread for $8.45. The very
limited kitchen space, leaves no room for a deep fryer, so you wont
find french fries, onion rings and such, serving instead sides like
potato salad, coleslaw, salad, soup, chips, home fries or hash browns.
Surprisingly, the Coleslaw impressed me far more than the Roast Beef
Sandwich which I ordered it with. The slaw was plenty moist with
fresh crunchy cabbage and an appealing sweetness. I don't usually
care for cole slaw, but I ate the whole bowl! My sister liked their Fried
Eggs & Ham Sandwich, but I personally wouldn't have ordered it on
wheat. I was puzzled when they asked if we wanted any salsa, which
in my opinion didn't go with anything we ordered, but my sister was
game, pouring it on her hash browns. One bite and I found myself
buying a pint to take home. I am in such absolute awe of their
Homemade Salsa which had enough spice, but was so unusually
sweet, it's addicting. I'm sure customers thoughtfully order, just to
have an excuse to indulge in this stuff. They are open at 6:30 serving
breakfast all day long and closing at 4:00 p.m. The food is simple and
old fashioned with everything from Chocolate Pancakes, Country Fried
Steak with Eggs or Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Liver & Onions, Corned
Beef Hash or Ham, Biscuits & Gravy, to a Chili Size with Cheese &
Onions. I'm personally coming back for their Peanut Chicken Salad
which I passed at another table on my way out. It looked better than
it sounded with finely shredded cabbage, chicken and crunchy wonton
strips. Even if I'm not looking for a meal, this is a mandatory stop for
another pint of that amazing salsa!

Located at 61768 29 Palms Highway in Joshua Tree.

Telephone (760) 366-8988