Reviews Route 62 Old Timer Diner

A must stop at this quaint town that feels like time has not passed since the 1970’s. Excellent home feels, they know their locals by first name basis. Breakfast and lunch items served all day! Restaurant open early in the morning too. Apparently the diner is being ran by new management, and from what we experienced, we loved it. Their drip coffee is superb, and it’s organic with free refills. I didn’t feel the need to add any creamers. I got their eggs scrambled with bacon and toast. If you don’t want your toast buttered, let them know. Credit cards accepted above $10. Excellent cleanliness and diner decor. Sit up at the bar or in the booths. They have a large event room, easily for 40+ people.

We were visiting nearby in Joshua Tree and stopped in for lunch at 11:30 but they were serving breakfast only and no lunch till 1:00pm. That was disaponting because the smoker outside was churning and it smelled so good! So...we left but said we are coming back for dinner and am I glad we did! On our visit they have just recently reopened so the decor was still under some construction but there was still plenty of seating on the picnic bench tables with great atmosphere. The open table and shared seating make for a great vibe. The staff is super nice, made great suggestions on menu items and the food came out quickly. There was a slight mixup on my order but they quickly...seriously...quickly took care of it and got us our food. Oh...food...yeah, thats probably why you are reading this. We ordered the chicken thighs with potato salad and the spare ribs (full rack!) and corn salad. The  chicken thighs were not bone in and were cut into pieces. They had a great smoke flavor, and still very moist and tender. The spare ribs in the full rack version was a huge portion. They had a great flavor and an amazing in house made BBQ sauce (which you can buy a bottle...which we did). I think they smoked them a bit too long as the ends were a bit burnt and the meat completely fell off the bones. I like mine to have a bit more bo6te to them but others prefer the fall off the bone method. Dont get me wrong, they were still very good and some of the best tasting I've had in a long time, just slightly left in the smoker too long (in my opinion). So overall I would give this place 5 stars all around. The food, the atmosphere and the staff are all excellent.  If you are driving through make a stop, if you are a local, support these guys.

I love the aesthetic of this diner! Waitress was so sweet and the food was devoured by my husband and me😂 definitely a good stop! Got two delicious burgers, fries, and drinks for less than $20! We’ve been in the desert for two years while my husband is stationed here and finally decided to try this place! 10/10 recommend it!

Atmosphere's as classic as it gets . Great staff, awesome place to have breakfast ;) I think they should have a larger sign that is easily visible to drivers along the main road. That sure helps!

this place feels like home. Their rye bread is so delicious! They have everything you could want on their menu. Their coffee is fresh and always brewing. I’ll be stopping by every time I visit Joshua tree.

Diner 62 is a wonderful addition to the desert food scene. We are thirsty for quality food and 62 delivers. Everything we have had off of the smoker/grill has been great. Lots of flavor and fresh ingredients, well seasoned. Salad was fresh and there are some great dressing options. Menu, ingredients and execution are on point. There is so many tired and conventional bbq joints up here (official cuisine of the hi desert) but this is fresh and fun. Owners and staff were very friendly and have excellent service overall. The owners are really interested in making this place special and asked for our feedback and listened with the type of care that successful business owners do. We are frequenting this spot, and enjoy it every time.

Great food in a old school and nostalgic setting with extremely nice staff. Thank you for the experience !

Stopped in for dinner after a drive through the park on a Sunday evening. The staff was delightful, answered all our questions, and made a delicious vegan friendly recommendation for my meal. If the oyster mushroom tacos are available when you visit, don’t hesitate. :) Our burger was perfectly cooked and the fries were crispy delicious. The pulled pork was well sauced and a great match to the potato salad. All of this and I haven’t yet mentioned the beautiful tables, perfectly sized for entertaining your whole group. Will definitely return for another meal, when I’m next visiting this area.