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DON'T BRING YOUR SERVICE DOG. THEY WILL KICK YOU OUT. The first time we went here my friends had a small certified dog. Without asking if it was a service dog they told us we had to leave. So we went and sat outside (which we told them) and after 15 minutes in the cold wind without any artful showing up we left. Here we go.... second attempt a few weeks later: I ordered a veggie omelet. Asked to leave out the bell peppers and replace them with extra mushrooms. The waitress told me that there would be an extra charge (are these omelets pre-made). I asked why. She said because of the extra mushrooms. I mentioned that I didn't want the bell peppers. Wouldn't that be a fair trade? Last time I checked BP are more expensive than mushrooms. So I had to laugh when she insisted that I still would be charged extra for mushrooms. I felt like I was talking to a wall. Anyhow....I said... it's fine. Extra mushrooms, please. The result: veggie omelet with hardly any mushrooms at all. No spinach no nothing. Just a few onions 5 mushroom slices and cheese Oh and a few tomatoes. You can see in the pictures. I'm not making this up. The food was a bit bland and really nothing special. Prices are ok but I rather go elsewhere. 5 minutes after I had to use the bathroom and guess what happened there? Not sure if it's the cheap and poisonous seed oils being used or if there was some sort of bug in the food. Not sure. I didn't even try to explain to the waitress again about the mushrooms. I figured she would not understand anyway. Biscuits and gravy didn't seem like homemade. And if they were it was a very bland and bad version of homemade. Not sure if my standards are too high but I slowly starting to doubt my taste butts. Wish me luck, next time or I'll try a high standard kinda place. Update to management reply: Well, that's what you say in your reply about service dogs but it's far from true and illegal not letting customers inside. We weren't even given a chance to say that it was a service dog. Sadly, not even management understood that I wanted to substitute an item and not add. As mentioned above, I did not want to add just the mushrooms. I wanted to leave the Bell Peppers out. So it's a substitution, not an addition. And I completely understand the cost of products. Bell Peppers cost more than mushrooms. At least the one you were using. So therefore you still would have saved cost of making my meal. There was no need to increase cost. At least not at aaaaalllll the other places I go to. You are the only one that I know off. I did not try to get an addition for free. I tried to substitute. But again. I'm talking to a wall. If management does not understand such a simple task then I really can't be surprised that waitresses didn't get it either. Thank you for your reply but you misunderstood as well. Sometimes businesses just get too greedy.... the downfall of many. Just saying.
Andy BlassAndy Blass
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A traditional country diner in downtown Yucca Valley. The menu is a bit smaller than I expected but they still have a lot of great options. You can order to go at the counter or sit down in one of the many booths inside or seating outside. Our server was very polite and fast, even though it took quite a bit for food to come out. They have a large parking lot right next to the restaurant so parking is plentiful and close. We ordered Pancakes & Eggs and both were good as expected. I wish the pancakes would have been a bit fluffier but the butter they used and the size of them made up for that a bit. Also their coffee is very good and I could have much more than I did. Overall a really solid breakfast option in Yucca Valley. I would recommend and would go back next time I am in town.
Zan LeeZan Lee
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I like this food. Hearty servings and some good salsa. I've been here about 10 times over 8 years. Better food than many of the other places in Yucka. I've had burgers, steaks, burritos, sandwiches, and breakfasts and never disappointed. Although this last visit i ordered a medium rare steak but it was medium well. It is a typical burger stand with the same ambiance. It is not chic, hip or a facade but quite simply a burger stand with plenty of parking and some booths on the inside for seating and a couple tables outside. If your looking for an airbnb cabin check out my profile
The Ponderosa Running SpringsThe Ponderosa Running Springs
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Nearby Attractions Of John's Place
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park
All Roads Desert Market
Homestead Modern
Cactus & Oak Spa
The End
Paradigm Cinemas: Yucca Valley
Independence Guns & Ammo
Blonde Ambition Studio Salon
Desert’s Edge Vintage
Desert Curios

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park
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All Roads Desert Market
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Homestead Modern
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Cactus & Oak Spa
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Nearby Restaurants Of John's Place
Frontier Café
C & S Coffee Shop
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Yucca Sushi
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Frontier Café
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C & S Coffee Shop
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Algoberto's Taco Shop
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56249 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Casual venue offering diner classics, including breakfast, in a simple space with booths.
attractions: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park, All Roads Desert Market, Homestead Modern, Cactus & Oak Spa, The End, Paradigm Cinemas: Yucca Valley, Independence Guns & Ammo, Blonde Ambition Studio Salon, Desert’s Edge Vintage, Desert Curios, restaurants: Frontier Café, C & S Coffee Shop, Algoberto's Taco Shop, Western Diner Yucca Valley, Yucca Sushi, Jelly Donut, Castañeda's Mexican Food

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