Feb 9, 20232 min
Updated: Aug 1, 2023
Organic food is the promise...
Organic food with a carefully curated small menu of something for a grab and go bfast or lunch.
I did NOT say brunch as that typically conjures up a comfortable, relaxed, leisurely meal. Nope, not here. Expect roughly painted concrete floors, wooden ladder back chairs, white walls, and a random scattering of house plants. This is clean and utilitarian, no hospitality here! John and I were looking for a new place to try while in the high desert last week. John saw that this place was highly rated so, why not!
The Yucca Tree Eatery is fast-casual service. The woman at the cash register was eager to take another order. Next in line! Up comes the bevy of 30's-something, conservative, well-to-do Orange County opposite-sex couples. We are the only same-sex couple. We do not feel welcomed, there doesn't seem to be anyone that cares! It's a very windy and chilly winter morning and the women are dressed in skin-toned stretch pants, the men in baggy shorts, and both in trendy winter jackets. It's a look, a very self-absorbed experience... don't plan on any human contact with these customers, they are on a breakfast mission and don't notice anyone else, they expect you to notice them but not engage.
We listen to Harry Styles singing Only Angel from the house's playlist.
Our $63 breakfast of two egg sandwiches and two beverages is brought to the table. The young lady seemed a bit (pleasantly) surprised that we would look her in the eyes, smile and sincerely thank her for assisting us. I'm pretty sure that doesn't happen often. Sigh.
- Organic foods prepared well
- No frills
- No hospitality
- Utilitarian
The extremely expensive food was very good!
- Yucca Valley is proudly remote, and has a population of about 21,000.
- The Yucca Tree Eatery is located about 50 minutes from downtown Palm Springs and 2 hours from LA
- Open 6 days a week, 8a-3p, Closed Sundays