La Copine
New American restaurant · Homestead Valley
848 Old Woman Springs Rd, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Highlights
Fried chicken, shrimp & grits, creative seasonal dishes
Fried chicken, shrimp & grits, creative seasonal dishes
"Even by Joshua Tree standards, La Copine is in the middle of nowhere. That said, this daytime cafe (open 11am-4pm) serves the best food in the High Desert and is worth the extra drive to Flamingo Heights. The fantastic, always-rotating menu is on the smaller side, but with options like shrimp rolls, steak sandos, and duck confit, it covers a lot of ground and is more upscale than most places you'll find around Joshua Tree. The bright, open space is the ideal hangout spot after you’ve immersed yourself in The Integratron sound bath nearby." - brant cox
"Minimalist desert style meets thoughtful and creative dishes at this stylish fine dining hot spot. La Copine hits all the right notes with its sun-bathed interior and seasonal dishes. The rotating menu includes an eclectic array of cuisines, which may feature items like rillettes de canard, beets and burrata, creamy grits, and warm beignets. Only open Thursday through Sunday, La Copine is very popular and only offers a handful of reservations booked via text message — but it’s worth waiting for a table. (Note: La Copine is closed for the first two weeks of January.)" - Matthew Kang
"Praised by local guides—Seth Pettit calls it the “best restaurant in the area”—and described by the New York Times as offering “reassuringly confident food that appeals to both brunching families and retreat-seekers on a cleanse.” The menu changes seasonally; expect to show up early (seating is first-come, first-served) or be prepared to wait." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Even by Joshua Tree standards, La Copine is in the middle of nowhere. However, this daytime cafe (open 11am-4pm) serves our favorite food in the high desert and is worth the two-hour drive into no man’s land. The constantly-changing menu is on the smaller side, but with options like artichoke toast, rockfish ceviche, and a lamb burger, everyone in your group is going to find something they love. The bright, open space is an ideal hangout spot after you’ve immersed yourself in The Integratron sound bath in nearby Landers." - brant cox, garrett snyder
"Even by Joshua Tree standards, La Copine is in the middle of nowhere. However, this daytime cafe (open 11am-4pm) serves our favorite food in the high desert and is worth the two-hour drive into no man’s land. The constantly-changing menu is on the smaller side, but with options like artichoke toast, rockfish ceviche, and a lamb burger, everyone in your group is going to find something they love. The bright, open space is an ideal hangout spot after you’ve immersed yourself in The Integratron sound bath in nearby Landers." - brant cox, garrett snyder
