Crossroads Cafe Menu
Crossroads Cafe in Joshua Tree offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of the desert's raw magic. The menu features comforting, hearty dishes from robust breakfasts to crave-worthy burgers. Named after a traveler who found clarity gazing at the desert, the cafe is a haven for soul-searchers, creatives, and adventurers. Customers praise the traditional diner vibe, friendly service, and delicious food like the Tuna Sandwich and Reuben. The cozy atmosphere encourages conversations and connections, making it a destination for anyone on a journey. From the Country Breakfast to the Sourdough French Toast, every dish is crafted with care and flavor. Crossroads Cafe is more than a cafe; it's a place to pause, share stories, and leave feeling lighter on your own path. Visit for a taste of Joshua Tree mojo and a truly memorable dining experience.
Breakfast to Nowhere
The Usual
2 eggs any style
The Un-Usual
scrambled Just Egg (vegan egg substitute)
Biker Scram
2 eggs scrambled with your favorite ingredients
Tofu Scramble
w/ pesto, ranchero, spicy chipotle or peanut-ginger sauce
Xroads Omelet
w/ choice of jack, cheddar, swiss or feta
The Winner's Circle
Legend
Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato, Bell Peppers, Cilantro, Jalapeños, Onion (Green, Red or Yellow)
Cheddar, Jack, Swiss, Feta, Portobello, Pesto, Ranchero Sauce or Chipotle Sauce
Bacon, Sausage, Ham or Vegan Soyrizo
Avocado or Guacamole
Country Breakfast
2 eggs any style, home fried potatoes & homemade biscuits smothered in country sausage gravy, topped with green onions
Homemade Corned Beef Hash
2 eggs any style with corned beef hash & green onions, served with choice of toast or baked good
'SoyRizo' Hash
2 eggs any style with home made veggie 'SoyRizo' hash & cilantro, served with corn tortillas. Make it Vegan! - sub vegan Just Egg or tofu w/ ranchero sauce for eggs
Mike's Mess
eggs scrambled w/ potatoes, bacon, mushroom, topped with jack & cheddar, tomato, sour cream, green onion, with choice of toast
Messie Jessie
eggs scrambled w/ potatoes, 'SoyRizo', mushroom, topped with jack & cheddar, tomato, sour cream, cilantro, with choice of toast
Roadside Specials
Sandwich and Biscuits & Gravy
Desert Fried Egg Sandwich
2 over-hard eggs & cheddar on grilled sourdough
Biscuits & Gravy
Buttermilk biscuits w/ creamy sausage gravy & green onion
Mama Cruz Huevos Rancheros
2 eggs over-easy on a corn tortilla with jack cheese, topped with ranchero sauce
'SoyRizo' & Eggs
2 eggs scrambled with homemade vegan chorizo, cheddar cheese & avocado. Served with corn tortillas
Zydeco Breakfast
2 eggs any style served with spicy andouille sausage, salsa & corn bread
Polenta & Eggs
2 eggs any style, grilled herbed-polenta with feta cheese & ranchero sauce. Make it Vegan! - sub vegan Just Egg or tofu w/ ranchero sauce for eggs
Border Crossing
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
2 scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla with jack, cheddar, & ranchero sauce Served w/ black beans, sour cream, cilantro & cabbage slaw
Buttermilk Pancakes
Sourdough French Toast
Flatiron
Hi-Ho Combo
2 Pancakes or French Toast
Plus: 2 Eggs any style. Then Pick One: Home Fries, Fruit, Veggie Sausage, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, or Andouille
Benedict
black forest ham
FlornTom
spinach & tomato
Eggs Barrio
bacon & avocado
Eggs Valencia
avocado & tomato
Weekend Specials
Side Roads
Egg
Toast or Baked Good
Fresh Fruit
Home Fried Potatoes
Bacon or Sausage
Ham or Andouille
Veggie Sausage
French Fries
Chili Cheese Fries
Macaroni & Cheese
Black Beans
Fresh Salsa or Sour Cream
Ranchero Sauce or Chipotle Sauce
Hamburger Heaven
6oz. beef patty* w/ mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Impossible Burger
vegan burger w/ mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Hell Burger
grilled seitan, slaw, tomato, avocado & chipotle aioli
Grilled Portabello
mixed greens, tomato, onion & new mexico chile aioli
Grilled Ahi Tuna
6oz. ahi tuna* w/ slaw, tomato & jalapeno-lime aioli
Destinations
Destinations - Add
Cheddar, Jack or Swiss
Bacon, Avocado or Guacamole
Mushrooms, Carmalized Onions or Jalapeños
BLT
bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo
Baltimore
BLT plus avocado
Turkey Club
turkey, bacon, sprouts, tomato & mayo
Tom Tom Club
turkey, avocado, sprouts, tomato & mayo
Pioneer Pesto
chicken, tomato, red onion, pesto & mayo
Toasted
Grilled
New York Reuben
corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut & 1000 island
L.A. Reuben
turkey, swiss, sauerkraut & 1000 island
Tuna Meltdown
albacore tuna salad, tomato & cheddar
Garfunkel
artichoke heart salad, roasted red peppers & jack
Grilled Cheese
cheddar & jack
French Dip
tender roast beef served with au jus
Fake Philly
seitan, grilled onions & bell peppers w/ jack cheese
Rolled
Side Ditches
Mixed Greens
Caesar Salad
Spinach Salad
Cup O' Soup
3-Bean Chili
Mac & Cheese
Organic Mixed Greens
rasberry vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar
Thai-Dye Salad
romaine, cabbage, cucumber, apple, peanut-ginger dressing & green onion
Salads
Salad - Add Ons
Chicken Breast
3oz. Ahi Tuna
Avocado
Portabello
Chicken-Cilantro
Soup of the Day
Dirt Bag
chicken-cilantro soup served over a biscuit
Soup & Salad
cup o' soup or 3-bean chili & choice small salad
Chili & Corn Bread
3-bean chili with cheddar, sour cream & green onions
Road Side SssPlatter
bowl of mac & cheese, cup o' soup or chili & your choice of a small salad
Soup & Stuff
Tacos
Ahi Tuna Taco
grilled ahi, chipotle sauce, avocado, slaw, fresh salsa, sour cream
Hot as Hell Taco
seitan, peppers, onion, chipotle sauce, avocado, cabbage slaw, jalepeños
Chicken Quesadilla
jack cheese, grilled chicken, tomato, spinach, roasted jalapeño-lime aioli
The Santa Cruz
homemade 'SoyRizo', dice potato, tomato, cilantro & guacamole
Quesadillas
Kiddy Breakfast
Kiddy Pancake
w/ fruit
Kiddy French Toast
w/ fruit
Burger Sliders
Chicken Sliders
Kid Grilled Cheese
Kid Quesadilla
Kiddy Fries or Fruit
Kiddy Drink
Milk, Cranberry or Apple Juice
