La Copine is a chic restaurant out in the middle of the high desert near Joshua Tree National Park. It’s a one-of-a-kind gem in a city with few culinary options. An east coast couple bought this old diner in the middle of nowhere to rehab it into a restaurant that continues to draw crowds despite it’s remote location and odd hours.
On The Menu
The dishes are inspired by dishes the Middle East and the deep South. My favorites so far are the Artichoke Toast and the Beignets.
Check out the menu, it changes from time to time.
To Get There
La Copine is Joshua Tree adjacent, just one city over in Yucca Valley.
848 Old Woman Springs Rd, Yucca Valley
Tip: Plan accordingly, the hours of operation change often
The Restaurant
La Copine has a desert hipster appeal with its whimsical mural art, vintage piano, woven tapestries, and the old shiny airstream outside that houses pop-up shops. The food is an eclectic blend, from fried chicken to a duck-chicken mousse. Try the turmeric latte, it has a really deliciously unique flavor.
La Copine Origin Story
The founders of La Copine, Claire Wadsworth and Nikki Hill, are a married couple who opened the restaurant to spend more time together. They began their journey with a food truck in Philly, offering breakfast dishes with a feminine flair. During their honeymoon in Joshua Tree, they discovered an old, vacant diner. They decided to buy it, and the rest is history. In my opinion, it’s now the best restaurant in the high desert!
Make sure you add this restaurant to your Joshua Tree trip bucket list, it’s worth a visit.
Do you know any other great restaurants in the Joshua Tree area that we should try? Please leave them in the comments below.