In June, July, and August...La Copine becomes a dinner restaurant! We used to close the restaurant every Summer, but now that it has grown so much over the past 11 years we have decided to stay open--with different hours!
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We will only be serving dinner (no lunch) as the temperatures rise and it becomes too hot to work outside during the day. Join us for our special dinner service only available in the Summer! Reservations are open, text us: 760-289-8537.
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NEW Summer Dinner Hours:
Thursday: 5:30p-9:00p
Friday: 5:30p-9:00p
Saturday: 5:30p-9:00p
Sunday: 5:30p-9:00p
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED​​​​
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***In July & August the restaurant will drop Thursday's and only be open Fri-Sun!
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848 Old Woman Springs Rd. Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Reservations
We accept reservations via text four-weeks out at a time.
first & last name
preferred date & time
party size
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Note
You are messaging with a real copine! This has helped us keep more jobs in the area, and we love having direct contact with you. Send us a text and wait for a reply. It could take up to 24hrs to hear back. In high season it could take longer, but we do respond daily and will get to every message. Try not to follow up, because we go to the oldest message first. This comes with the occasional error, so be sure to double check all info sent and received. Thank you!
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International
Text over wifi is free with iMessage!
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Walkups
Walkups are always welcome. The waiting area is outside, so dress for the weather and come when it's convenient for you! Wait times are unpredictable, and can be excessive on holiday weekends, but we would love for you to join us. Sign-up in person at host stand on the patio.
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Seating
We seat on a first come, first served basis (reservations and walkups). Parties larger than 6ppl (up to 16) will be at separate tables and/or seated on our north patio. If you have a preference where you would like to sit, let us know. We do our best to accommodate everyone. Thank you in advance for your patience and kindness with our staff.
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Gift Certificate
Purchase: SQUARE ONLINE GIFT CARDS​ to send to your friends cell phone or email (be sure to send it to to them as a receipt will not open the gift card) or pickup a physical cards in the restaurant during our business hours.
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Takeaway
We are happy to do takeaway! All orders must be placed in-person at the restaurant, as they will be timed with the kitchen and subject to availability. Large takeout are subject to availability.
​Large Parties
We are not able to cater, but can accommodate groups up to 16 people in the restaurant during our hours. Parties over 6ppl are seated on our patio. At times, we can stretch the seating, but this needs to be approved ahead of time. We do our best to accommodate everyone.
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Dog Policy
We love dogs! They must be leashed and socialized. Check out the Pawparrazi of La Copine!
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A Brief History
La Copine began on a food cart in Philadelphia in 2010 after meeting with Kris Chau, she drew their logo in a journal over blood orange margaritas in a South Philly cantina. Nikki and Claire moved to CA in 2012, so they could legally get married and in 2015, they tied the knot. A special invitation to house sit in Pioneertown would change the course of their lives. It was free to get in to Joshua Tree National Park that Earth Day and a double rainbow appeared signaling the two to go explore. A fateful meeting at the Integratron deepened their call to the desert, as they were told about a nearby restaurant for sale, and the need for more places to eat in the area. Sitting outside the chain link fence that once surrounded the property, Nikki and Claire decided to do it. One month later, they moved to the desert and the rest is herstory...
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Music by C'est Claire, the nom de plume for singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Claire Wadsworth, owner/operator of La Copine. “Claire finds inspiration in the desert and at her restaurant, it’s her ‘storytelling laboratory’…On the surface, she’s checking reservations and greeting customers, but, behind the eyes, she’s a collector of anything she can use in her songs.” -- Benjamin Goulet for Desert Magazine
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Here is a list of all our favorite points of interest. Be sure to check the hours listed, and double check their websites, as some places are available by appointment only.
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