I'd read about this little hidden gem in one of the local magazines (Avenue) and it intrigued me. It referenced being in the same neighbourhood as Diner Deluxe & OEB. I have driven South on Edmonton Trail too many times to count and never once noticed this little cafe tucked into a strip mall.
Late Father's Day morning we decide to try our luck and go out for brunch. We ventured over to Edmonton Trail to inspect the line ups at Diner Deluxe and OEB. And as we expected the Diner Deluxe line up was ridiculously long, OEB had about half a dozen waiting outside and then I remembered the Joshua Tree Cafe. We found it, pulled into the parking lot, walked up to the door, walked right in and grabbed one of the last few tables available...while watching all the others in line across the street.
The cafe was clean, inviting and as some of the other reviewers say the coffee is damn good. The food was simple & tasty and I really appreciated the plate was not overflowing with home fries like at other places. These other places pour on the home fries, I can never eat it all and I always wonder (when there) how much food waste there really is as I see empty plates with leftover home fries being carted back to the kitchen. Thoughts for the Universe I suppose.
Everyone was pleased with their meal and it was made much more enjoyable by being able to walk in, sit down and order right away and relax while the kids doodled in their books.
A great meal under $10 per person is a good reason to return!