The Sugarloaf Cafe

Name: The Sugarloaf Cafe
Address: 70111 CA-74, Mountain Center, CA, United States, 92561
Telephone: (442) 400-9674
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

7 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

70111 CA-74, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Innovative
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

The Sugarloaf is my idea of a perfect surprise- we make great food and offer kind service, in the middle of nowhere. To Go and Picnic style eating only - NO TABLE SERVICE ; NO INDOOR DINING

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food, Home cooking
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(442) 400-9674
Website
https://www.thesugarloafcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gabbi Rose and Tony Guillen
Catering
We make it and bake it, you take it. Also we will bring it- but that didn't rhyme. Our catering tab on our website provides details, or send an email to gab@thesugarloafcafe.com!
Private party facilities
With 17 acres of beautiful dwarf forrest to play with, the Sugarloaf is available to book private events which are fully immersed in natural beauty. Our sister property, the Nightingale Camp, is happy to provide space for parties of larger size including weddings, zoom weddings, private dinners, and adventure day hikes to the Santa Rosa mountains: please inquire by sending an email to camp@thesugarloafcafe.com!

Location
70111 CA-74, Mountain Center, CA 92561
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Cross street
Pinyon Drive
Parking details
Park in any available open space! All surrounding dirt is yours to park in.
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crystal Geyser Gallon$3.50
La Croix$2.00
Grapefruit, Key Lime, Lime, Limoncello, Coconut, Hibiscus
Bundaberg Ginger Beer$4.00
From Australia!
Monster$3.75
Original, Sugar Free
16 oz Iced Tea, Black$4.00
Pulled
Hibiscus Iced Tea
We brew strong, fresh tea every day and bottle it for you to pour over ice when you wish. This process ensures us that your iced drink won't get too watery on hot days, and extends the value of your tea purchase!
- Regular$4.25
- 1/2 and 1/2 Lemonade$4.74
Green Tea$4.00
Pulled
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Can$2.00
Straightaway "Apicco" Spritzer$8.00
A summer "Aperol Spritzer"! Some say the spritz got its color by way of Italian women, who disguised their public imbibements by staining them red with bitters. Made with the producer's in-house amaros. 250ml, 13% Alc. by Vol.
Farmstrong, Can$10.00
Red, House, White
Tazo Black Tea Bag$6.00
Yields 3 Gallons
Hot Cocoa$4.00
Sugarloaf Coffee Mug$8.75
Box O' Joe$25.00
Vietnamese Coffee$6.00
Coffee: Iced, Cream, Sugar. Coffee Syrup: Vanilla (+ $0.75), Cherry (+ $0.75), Chocolate (+ $0.75)
Glass of Milk$3.75
Iced Coffee
Coffee: Iced, Cream, Sugar. Pie add ons: Warmed, Ala mode, vanilla (+$2), Ala mode, chocolate (+ $2), Whipped Cream (+$2), Non-Dairy Whip (+$1.74), Pint of Vanilla (+$6), Pint of Chocolate (+$6), Non-Dairy Whip (+$4.74), Add Scoop Lemon Sorbet (+$2), add to Coffee (+$1.74)
- 16oz$6.75
- Large, 24oz$8.00
Malvasia Bianca, Onward$9.00
Sparkling Rose, Pink Party, Bottle$25.00
Stella Draft
- Regular$9.00
- 24oz$13.00
- Pitcher$22.00
Prosecco, Umberto Domani Luigi, Bottle$40.00
Dry Italian Sparkling White Wine!
BLTA$10.75
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Add a fried egg for extra flavor
Biscuit
House made buttermilk drop biscuits. Huge and delicious
- Single$6.00
- 6 Pack$30.00
- 1 Biscuit + 1 Gravy$12.00
Bighorn Breakfast Burrito$11.75
Our most versatile menu item! Add any of our house smoked BBQ, bacon, sausage, gravy, avocado. So many selections, you could have a different combination every time!
Quiche$10.75
Served with Salad
Glass of Water
Ice Cream Scoop
- Vanilla 1 Scoop$3.25
- Vanilla 2 Scoop$5.00
- Chocolate 1 Scoop$3.25
- Chocolate 2 Scoop$5.00
- Lemon Sorbet 1 Scoop$3.25
- Lemon Sorbet 2 Scoop$5.00
- Pistachio 1 Scoop$3.25
- Pistachio 2 Scoop$5.00
Glass of Ice
Instant Coffee 10 pk$4.00
Tasters Choice
Half & Half Quart$6.00
Hot Tea$2.75
Hot Cocoa
- Small$4.75
- Large$6.00
Gatorade$2.00
Fruit Punch, Orange, Lemon Lime
Instant Decaf 10PK$4.00
Tasters Choice
Side Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream$2.75
Spicy Mojito$7.00

Small Plates

Biscuit
House made buttermilk drop biscuits. Huge and delicious
- Single$6.00
- 6 Pack$30.00
- 1 Biscuit + 1 Gravy$12.00
Ribs in a Basket$10.75
Fries
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00
Pioneer Chili$13.75
Soup du Jour$12.75
Side Simple Salad
Dressing: Dressing on the Side, Ranch, 1000, Simple, Blue cheese, OIL & VIN, Tzatziki, No Bacon, No Cheese, No Onion
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00

Lunch + Dinner

Brisket Reuben$16.75
12 hour smoked brisket with coleslaw, thousand island dressing, and provolone, on Texas toast. Comes with one side
BLTA$10.75
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Add a fried egg for extra flavor
Buttermilk Greens Salad$10.75
A bed of romaine lettuce with home made buttermilk biscuit crumbles. Dressing: Dressing on the Side, Ranch, 1000, Simple, Blue cheese, OIL & VIN, Tzatziki, No Bacon, No Cheese, No Onion
Quiche$10.75
Served with Salad
Sugarloaf Cobb Salad$15.75
Grilled chicken breast with hard boiled eggs, bacon, tomato, blue cheese, and avocado on a bed of romaine
Santa Rosa Tri Tip Sandwich$14.75
Santa Rosa Tri Tip Salad$16.75
The Sugarloaf Burger
1/3 pound patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and cheese
- Regular$10.74
- Beyond Burger$12.74
Soup du Jour$12.75
Pioneer Chili$13.75
Babyback Pork Ribs
You know you want the baby back baby back baby back...! And with super good reason: these sweet, tender goodies just fall off the bone and are bursting with smokey sweet flavor. Order a half rack, a full rack, or several of each. They freeze well, and can be ordered hot off the grill or tempered and chilled to be heated at home
- 1/2 Rack w/ 2 Sides$17.95
- Full Rack w/ 2 Sides$29.95
- 1/2 Rack w/ 3 Sides$20.50
- Full Rack w/ 3 Sides$32.50
- 1/2 Rack ala Cart$13.00
- Full Rack ala Cart$25.00

SALADS

Sugarloaf Cobb Salad$15.75
Grilled chicken breast with hard boiled eggs, bacon, tomato, blue cheese, and avocado on a bed of romaine
Santa Rosa Tri Tip Salad$16.75
Simple Greens Salad$8.75

VEGAN

Bag of apples$6.00
6 Apples Bagged. Fuji, Granny Smith
Vegan Brat & Fries$12.75

BBQ

Brisket Meals
Our 12 hour smoked brisket. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. Enjoy with 2 or 3 sides
- 1/2 Pound w/ 2 Sides$22.74
- Full Pound w/ 2 Sides$37.74
- 1/2 Pound w/ 3 Sides$25.74
- Full Pound w/ 3 Sides$39.74
Beef Ribs Ala Carte$12.74
Beef Ribs Meal$17.74
Beef ribs are huge in every way: they have a bold and meaty flavor due to our house rub and the nature of a beef rib. Beef ribs are hard to find, and easy to fall in love with. Pull big chunks of meat off with your fingers, and dunk into our house made spicy BBQ sauce. This is the bone to take that insta with, grrrrl. @eatatthesugarloaf. Choose two side orders with this meal: French Fries (with or without Old Bay Seasoning), Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Mac n Cheese, Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread, Baked Beans, roasted veggies, or a small dinner salad (House Pinyon Valley Ranch served on the side)
Santa Rosa Tri Tip Ala Carte
- 1/2 Pound$13.00
- Full Pound$20.00
Brisket Ala Carte
Our 12 hour smoked brisket. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. Comes as 1/2 pound or full pound portion
- 1/2 Pound$18.00
- Full Pound$32.00
Babyback Pork Ribs
You know you want the baby back baby back baby back...! And with super good reason: these sweet, tender goodies just fall off the bone and are bursting with smokey sweet flavor. Order a half rack, a full rack, or several of each. They freeze well, and can be ordered hot off the grill or tempered and chilled to be heated at home
- 1/2 Rack w/ 2 Sides$17.95
- Full Rack w/ 2 Sides$29.95
- 1/2 Rack w/ 3 Sides$20.50
- Full Rack w/ 3 Sides$32.50
- 1/2 Rack ala Cart$13.00
- Full Rack ala Cart$25.00

Side Orders

BBQ Sauce Quart$8.99
8 oz Mason Jar
Fries
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread
- Slice$5.74
- Whole$45.00
BBQ Baked Beans
- Small$6.00
- Large$10.00
Sausage Gravy$4.75
Potato Salad
- Small$6.00
- Large$10.00
Side Simple Salad
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00
Side Breakfast Potatoes$4.75

Bakery

Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread
- Slice$5.74
- Whole$45.00
Biscuit
House made buttermilk drop biscuits. Huge and delicious
- Single$6.00
- 6 Pack$30.00
- 1 Biscuit + 1 Gravy$12.00
Quiche$10.75
Served with Salad
Pie Dough, One Ball$6.00
Scones$4.95

Pie

Key Lime$39.00
Fresh Peach
- Mini$12.75
- Whole$39.00
Banana Cream
- Mini$12.75
- Whole$39.00
Sour Cherry Crumble Pie$39.00
Side Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream$2.75
Side Whipped Cream, 8 oz$7.75
Pie Dough, One Ball$6.00

Non Alcoholic Beverages

Arizona Iced Tea$1.50
Lemon, Green Tea, Sweet Tea, 1/2 and 1/2
Box O' Joe$25.00
Bigelow Sweet Dreams 10PK$4.00
Gatorade$2.00
Fruit Punch, Orange, Lemon Lime
Iced Coffee
Coffee: Iced, Cream, Sugar. Pie add ons: Warmed, Ala mode, vanilla (+$2), Ala mode, chocolate (+ $2), Whipped Cream (+$2), Non-Dairy Whip (+$1.74), Pint of Vanilla (+$6), Pint of Chocolate (+$6), Non-Dairy Whip (+$4.74), Add Scoop Lemon Sorbet (+$2), add to Coffee (+$1.74)
- 16oz$6.75
- Large, 24oz$8.00
Glass of Milk$3.75
Hot Cocoa$4.00
Iced Tea$3.00
Instant Decaf 10PK$4.00
Tasters Choice
Instant Coffee 10 pk$4.00
Tasters Choice
Vietnamese Coffee$6.00
Coffee: Iced, Cream, Sugar. Coffee Syrup: Vanilla (+$0.75), Cherry (+$0.75), Chocolate (+$0.75)

Hot Beverages

Hot Cocoa
- Small$4.75
- Large$6.00
Hot Tea$2.75
Box O' Joe$25.00
Hot Cocoa$4.00
Instant Decaf 10PK$4.00
Tasters Choice
Instant Coffee 10 pk$4.00
Tasters Choice
Tazo Chai Tea Bag 10Pk$4.00
Tazo Black Tea Bag$6.00
Yields 3 Gallons
Vietnamese Coffee$6.00
Coffee: Iced, Cream, Sugar. Coffee Syrup: Vanilla (+$0.75), Cherry (+$0.75), Chocolate (+$0.75)
Twinings, Earl Grey Tea 10PK$4.00

Community Meals

$25 Family Supper$25.00
Discount meals prepared with LOVE for economically-challenged Friends and Family in our Community. This week we offer a Whole BBQ chicken with 4 sides!

Kids Menu

Fries
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00
Kids Grilled Cheese$6.75
Served with Fries

Candy

Sugar Daddy Pop$2.99
Zots$1.75
Whirley Lolipop$2.98
Big League Chewing Gum$1.99
Altoids$3.99
Peppermint, Spearmint, or Wintergreen varieties
Blow Pops$0.50
Gold Mine Gum$3.99
Fun Dip$1.50
Haribo Sour Bears$2.98
Haribo Twin Snakes$2.98
Harry Potter Candies$2.99
Giant Pixy Stick$1.99
Jaw Breaker Ring$1.75
Pixie Stix$1.00
5 Stix
Rock Candy$0.99
Cherry, Strawberry
Pop Rocks$1.50
Select: Strawberry, Cotton Candy, Tropical Punch, Blue Raspberry
Starburst Favreds$1.75
Skittles$2.00
Sugar Babies$2.99
Sweet Tarts Roll$2.00
Toblerone$4.00
Tootsie Roll Lollipop$0.50

Ice Cream

Haagen Daz$4.00
Select: Dark chocolate, Vanilla

Dairy + Dairy Alternative

Glass of Milk$3.75
Half & Half Quart$6.00

Baking + Dry Goods

Grapeseed Oil Liter$15.00
Pie Dough, One Ball$6.00
Cornstarch$2.74
Argo, box
Hot Cocoa$4.00
Instant Decaf 10PK$4.00
Tasters Choice
Instant Coffee 10 pk$4.00
Tasters Choice
The Sugarloaf Roasted Coffee$14.99
1 LB Whole Beans; Enjoy Our Specialty Roasted Coffee At Home, By Black Mountain Coffee
Sugar Free Pancake Syrup$3.75
Splenda 3.8oz$7.00
Tutu's Chips$6.95
Naturally Gluten Free, 10 oz Bag
Uncle Bens 36oz Box$14.50
Twinings, Earl Grey Tea 10PK$4.00

Snacks

Jack Links$3.95
Potato Salad
- Small$6.00
- Large$10.00
Quiche$10.75
Served with Salad
Tutu's Chips$6.95
Naturally Gluten Free, 10 oz Bag
Scones$4.95
Soup du Jour$12.75

Sauces & Condiments

BBQ Sauce Quart$8.99
8 oz Mason Jar
Grapeseed Oil Liter$15.00
The Sugarloaf Roasted Coffee$14.99
1 LB Whole Beans; Enjoy Our Specialty Roasted Coffee At Home, By Black Mountain Coffee
Sugar Free Pancake Syrup$3.75
Tazo Chai Tea Bag 10Pk$4.00
Tazo Black Tea Bag$6.00
Yields 3 Gallons

Market Goods

Side Whipped Cream, 8 oz$7.75
Ice Box Birthday Cake$40.00
Ice Cream Scoop
- Vanilla 1 Scoop$3.25
- Vanilla 2 Scoop$5.00
- Chocolate 1 Scoop$3.25
- Chocolate 2 Scoop$5.00
- Lemon Sorbet 1 Scoop$3.25
- Lemon Sorbet 2 Scoop$5.00
- Pistachio 1 Scoop$3.25
- Pistachio 2 Scoop$5.00
Bagged Ice$4.00

Breakfast Foods

Extra Homemade Jam$1.50
Breakfast potatoes$3.00
Grilled cubed potatoes
Quiche$10.75
Served with Salad
Biscuit
House made buttermilk drop biscuits. Huge and delicious
- Single$6.00
- 6 Pack$30.00
- 1 Biscuit + 1 Gravy$12.00
Bighorn Breakfast Burrito$11.75
Our most versatile menu item! Add any of our house smoked BBQ, bacon, sausage, gravy, avocado. So many selections, you could have a different combination every time!

BBQ

BBQ Sauce Quart$8.99
8 oz Mason Jar
Beef Ribs Ala Carte$12.74
Pastrami w/ Sides
- 1/2 Pound w/ 2 Sides$22.74
- Full Pound w/ 2 Sides$37.74
- 1/2 Pound w/ 3 Sides$25.74
- Full Pound w/ 3 Sides$39.74
Babyback Pork Ribs
You know you want the baby back baby back baby back...! And with super good reason: these sweet, tender goodies just fall off the bone and are bursting with smokey sweet flavor. Order a half rack, a full rack, or several of each. They freeze well, and can be ordered hot off the grill or tempered and chilled to be heated at home
- 1/2 Pound w/ 2 Sides$13.00
- Full Pound w/ 2 Sides$29.95
- 1/2 Pound w/ 3 Sides$20.50
- Full Pound w/ 3 Sides$32.50
- 1/2 Rack ala Cart$13.00
- Full Rack ala Cart$25.00
Beef Ribs Meal$17.74
Beef ribs are huge in every way: they have a bold and meaty flavor due to our house rub and the nature of a beef rib. Beef ribs are hard to find, and easy to fall in love with. Pull big chunks of meat off with your fingers, and dunk into our house made spicy BBQ sauce. This is the bone to take that insta with, grrrrl. @eatatthesugarloaf. Choose two side orders with this meal: French Fries (with or without Old Bay Seasoning), Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Mac n Cheese, Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread, Baked Beans, roasted veggies, or a small dinner salad (House Pinyon Valley Ranch served on the side)
BBQ Chicken Meals
House smoked to deliciousness with BBQ sauce on top, comes with 2 or 3 sides
- 1/2 Chicken w/ 2 Sides$14.95
- Whole Chicken w/ 2 Sides$23.95
- 1/2 Chicken w/ 3 Sides$17.50
- Whole Chicken w/ 3 Sides$26.50
Santa Rosa Tri Tip Meals
- 1/2 Pound w/ 2 Sides$17.95
- Full Pound w/ 2 Sides$24.95
- 1/2 Pound w/ 3 Sides$20.50
- Full Pound w/ 3 Sides$27.50
Brisket Ala Carte
Our 12 hour smoked brisket. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. Comes as 1/2 pound or full pound portion
- 1/2 Pound$18.00
- Full Pound$32.00

Sandwiches

Mac Daddy Burger$15.00
2 1/3 pound patties with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mac n cheese, and BBQ sauce
The Sugarloaf Burger
1/3 pound patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and cheese
- Regular$10.74
- Beyond Burger$12.74
BLTA$10.75
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Add a fried egg for extra flavor
Santa Rosa Tri Tip Sandwich$14.75
Brisket Reuben$16.75
12 hour smoked brisket with coleslaw, thousand island dressing, and provolone, on Texas toast. Comes with one side

Baked Goods

Ice Cream Sandwich$3.74
Ice Cream Sandwich flavors: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter
Biscuit
House made buttermilk drop biscuits. Huge and delicious
- Single$6.00
- 6 Pack$30.00
- 1 Biscuit + 1 Garvy$12.00

Top Sellers

BBQ Chicken Meals
House smoked to deliciousness with BBQ sauce on top, comes with 2 or 3 sides
- 1/2 Chicken w/ 2 Sides$14.95
- Whole Chicken w/ 2 Sides$23.95
- 1/2 Chicken w/ 3 Sides$17.50
- Whole Chicken w/ 3 Sides$26.50
Brisket Meals
Our 12 hour smoked brisket. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. Enjoy with 2 or 3 sides
- 1/2 Pound w/ 2 Sides$22.74
- Full Pound w/ 2 Sides$37.74
- 1/2 Pound w/ 3 Sides$25.74
- Whole Pound w/ 3 Sides$39.74
Vietnamese Coffee$6.00
Coffee: Iced, Cream, Sugar. Coffee Syrup: Vanilla (+ $0.75), Cherry (+ $0.75), Chocolate (+ $0.75)
Sugarloaf Cobb Salad$15.75
Grilled chicken breast with hard boiled eggs, bacon, tomato, blue cheese, and avocado on a bed of romaine
Santa Rosa Tri Tip Salad$16.75
BLTA$10.75
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Add a fried egg for extra flavor
Brisket Reuben$16.75
12 hour smoked brisket with coleslaw, thousand island dressing, and provolone, on Texas toast. Comes with one side

Main

Whole Cornbread$45.00
Sausage & Peppers & Fries$12.75
Served on a Roll w/ a side of fries
Game Rental
Rent our games for up to 3 hours
- Croquet$40.00
- Bocce Ball$40.00
- Horse Shoes$20.00
Sage$10.00
Tecate 12 PK
- Single$6.00
- 6 Pk$16.75
Quiche$45.00
Bucket O' Seltzer$30.00
6 Seltzers
Sausage Gravy Quart$14.00
Mask & Gloves$6.00
OFF! Bug Spray
- 6oz Bottle$8.00
- 2.5oz Bottle$4.00
- Wipes$2.00
Homemade Pickle$2.00
Budweiser
Bottle
- Single$5.00
- Draft$6.00
- 6 Pk$12.98
Baked Beans Quart$12.75
Fathom IPA
IPA
- Single$8.00
- 6 Pk$17.98
Potato Salad Quart$10.00
Sunday Special$13.74
Coachella Valley Brewing Hazy IPA
- Single$7.00
- 4 Pk$14.98
Soda, 6 Pack Cans$6.99
Mix n Match OK!
Diet Dr. Pepper Can$2.00
Ribs$30.00
Shiner Bock
- Single$7.00
- 6 Pk$17.95
Beef Rib
- 2 Beef Ribs + 1 Side$23.00
- 3 Beef Ribs + 2 Side$29.00
- 4 Beef Ribs + 3 Side$40.00
Ribs
- 1/2 Rack w/ 1 Side$20.00
- Full Rack w/ 2 Side$40.00
Red Stripe
- Regular$6.00
- 6 Pk$16.95
Elysian Day Glow
Can
- Regular$6.00
- 6 Pk$16.95
Pacifico
- Regular$5.50
- 6 Pk$16.50
Pacifico$16.50
Shock Top
- Regular$6.00
- 6 Pk$16.95
Guinness Over the Moon
- Regular$4.00
- 6 Pk$12.00
Shock Top$17.50
Hefe
- Regular$6.00
- 4 Pk$18.50
New Castle
- Regular$7.00
- 6 Pk$17.95
Belching Beaver
- Regular$5.00
- 6 Pk$17.00
Fresh Strawberry
Fresh strawberries in a fruit glaze heaped with fresh cream. Chilled, perfect for a warm afternoon treat
- Mini$12.75
- Whole$39.00
Bread Pudding$6.00
Sticky Bun$6.75
Milkshake
Milkshake flavors: Fresh Raspberry, Lavender Vanilla, Lemon-Limoncello (Dairy Free), Cold Brew, Chocolate, Cacao Nib & Mint (Dairy Free)
- 16oz$7.00
- 24oz$11.00
Float$4.75
Sundae$11.00
Cheesecake
A local and employee favorite! Chef Brian's secret family recipe. Creamy and delicious with a graham cracker crust
- Slice$8.00
- Whole$45.00
Mask
- Single Mask$3.00
- Pack of Masks$45.00
Pop Tart
- Strawberry$5.00
- Cherry$5.00
- Brown Sugar$5.00
- Half Dozen$27.00
- Peanut Butter & Jelly$5.00
Parfait$7.00
Golden State Cider$8.00
Peach Cobbler$9.00
Straightaway Negroni Spritzer$8.00
The Negroni Spritz was born from a hurried bartender mistaking prosecco for gin, thus resulting in this bubbly libation. But mistakes that involve prosecco do not remain mistakes for long. The drink has been embraced by Italians as a less potent cousin of Camillo Negroni's original cocktail, and has now made its way to you. Delight in this post-work apéritif and let the day's mishaps fade into distant memories. Made with the producer's in-house amaros. 250ml, 13% Alc. by Vol.
Straightaway Fiori Spritzer$8.00
What better way to begin the evening than sipping the botanical fizz of an iris-imbued spritz? Dotting the hillsides of Italy, the iris fiore, or flower, is revered for its aroma and regality. And regal this drink is: a sophisticated blend of floral notes with a touch of bitterness that positions it above the rest. Made with the producer's in-house amaros. 250ml •, 13% Alc. by Vol.
Red Bull$5.00
Select: Regular, Sugar Free Red Bull
Whiskey Peach Pie$7.00
Double Crust, Fresh Peaches, Shot of REAL Whiskey in Every Pie!
Double Crusted Apple Pie
- Whole Double Crust Apple Pie$6.00
- Slice Double Crust Apple Pie$6.00
- 6" Mini Double Crust Apple Pie (Pre-Order Only)$14.00
- Whole Apple Crumble Pie (Pre-Order Only)$36.00
- 6" Mini Apple Pie (Pre-Order Only)$12.00
Sugarloaf Burger$10.00
Mango Cart Draft$3.00
Pie
- Cherry Crumble$5.00
- Caramel Pecan$7.00
Poptarts$5.00
Select: Cherry, Blueberry, Brown Sugar
Moon Pies$4.00
Select: Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel
Coke Can$2.00
Dr. Pepper Can$2.00
Canned Chilies$9.00
Toast
- 2 Slices$2.00
- Loaf of Toast$22.00
Thai Ice Tea$5.74
Pink Palmer$4.74
Turkey Leg
- One$8.00
- Two$18.00
Luponic Distortion IPA$9.00

Beer + Wine

St Paulis Non Alcoholic$11.98
Sauvignon Blanc, Pebble Cove$9.00
805
IPA
- Draft$9.00
- 24oz$12.00
- Pitcher$25.00
Aurora Hoppyalis Draft
Karl Strauss IPA on draft: California- American IPA- 7% ABV. Aurora Hoppyalis is our San Diego-style IPA brewed with Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra hops. Robust flavors and aromas of tropical fruit, pine, and tangerine linger through a dry, crisp finish.
- Draft$9.00
- 24oz$12.00
- Pitcher$25.00
Malvasia Bianca, Onward$9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shebang!$32.00
Steel Reserve Can
- 24 OZ Can$5.00
Sparkling Rose, Pink Party, Bottle$25.00
Prosecco, Umberto Domani Luigi, Bottle$40.00
Dry Italian Sparkling White Wine!
Bighorn Breakfast Burrito$11.75
Our most versatile menu item! Add any of our house smoked BBQ, bacon, sausage, gravy, avocado. So many selections, you could have a different combination every time!
Quiche$10.75
Served with Salad
Glass of Water
Instant Coffee 10 pk$4.00
Tasters Choice
Half & Half Quart$6.00
Hot Tea$2.75
Gatorade$2.00
Instant Decaf 10PK$4.00
Tasters Choice
Side Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream$2.75
Spicy Mojito$7.00

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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7 Reviews

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LaurenS
Palm Springs8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gabby, Tiffany and Pitmaster (Dave?) are amazing! They made our Valentines Day so special with an amazing meal in the woods! Gabby even made a special accommodation to make us some potato salad to go with their yummy baked beans. Like all of us, Sugar Loaf has been impacted by Covid, but they made an intimate and tasty meal in a beautiful setting possible for our VD! Thank you guys for all you do and staying open during really challenging times! We WILL be back as soon as you will have us! Lauren and Les
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PaulO VIP
Palm Springs61 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 21, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Outdoor dining only, with several picnic table areas set up around the property. After the excellent bbq and pie, take the path leading to the Cactus or Saw Mill hiking trails in the San Bernardino National Forest.
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Steve62
Chicago16 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 2, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We drove up into the mountains to check this place out. It was a beautiful drive, but at the end it was 20 degrees cooler and then the sun went down. Outdoor seating only, as expected. The pulled pork was tender and really delicious. My wife got the tri tip and that was also wonderfully prepared. The main problem was that we went on a Sunday evening and they were out of brisket, ribs, and pastrami, plus Mac and cheese. Their sauce was good, but if recommend they develop a couple of sauces, including one a bit zesty. The sour cherry pie was fantastic. I loved it!! My wife said the pecan pie was also very good. Overall this is a great place for BBQ and pie.
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KentK
Los Angeles132 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 31, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very poor attitude from the owner. We at 12:00pm and was told the ribs will not be done until 1:30. Ok... ordered basked beans and they were not ready. The came to talk to us and explain what happen and we understand but she said my wife still did not look happy. I told her we came up he to have ribs & brisket and yes we were disappointed. She said she did not like that we were happy and did not want to serve us. We will NEVER go back nor recommend this restaurant
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TroyF
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was really good, but we drove up from La Quinta not knowing that there was no seating available. This information should have been put on OpenTable or their website. That being said very good food and if you are up for a fun drive for pick up you should do it. To be clear they had a picnic table for us to sit on, but in a location that really didn't make a lot of sense.
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KentK
Los Angeles132 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great meal
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PalmSpringsDiner
Palm Springs650 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fun place! And staffed by such cheerful and enthusiastic people! When this restaurant popped up on Open Table, I thought, "Why not? It's a short and beautiful drive from the Coachella Valley, so let's check it out! And I'm glad we did. The relaxed surroundings and very relaxed pace was just what we needed to step away from an unnecessarily busy time in our lives and, instead, enjoy some "comfort food" in very comfortable surroundings. Super-casual and friendly was just what we needed (and exactly what we experienced). Probably not the best place to go, if you're in a huge rush, but the Sugarloaf Cafe is a marvelous antidote for feeling as though one needs to be in a hurry for anything.
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The Sugarloaf Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (442) 400-9674.

The Sugarloaf Cafe is rated 4.2 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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70111 CA-74, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Additional information

Cross street
Pinyon Drive
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food, Home cooking
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Park in any available open space! All surrounding dirt is yours to park in.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gabbi Rose and Tony Guillen
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thesugarloafcafe.com/
Phone number
(442) 400-9674
Catering
We make it and bake it, you take it. Also we will bring it- but that didn't rhyme. Our catering tab on our website provides details, or send an email to gab@thesugarloafcafe.com!
Private party facilities
With 17 acres of beautiful dwarf forrest to play with, the Sugarloaf is available to book private events which are fully immersed in natural beauty. Our sister property, the Nightingale Camp, is happy to provide space for parties of larger size including weddings, zoom weddings, private dinners, and adventure day hikes to the Santa Rosa mountains: please inquire by sending an email to camp@thesugarloafcafe.com!

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Breakfast Beverages

Crystal Geyser Gallon$3.50

La Croix$2.00

Bundaberg Ginger Beer$4.00

Monster$3.75

16 oz Iced Tea, Black$4.00

Hibiscus Iced Tea

Green Tea$4.00

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Can$2.00

Straightaway "Apicco" Spritzer$8.00

Farmstrong, Can$10.00

Tazo Black Tea Bag$6.00

Hot Cocoa$4.00

Sugarloaf Coffee Mug$8.75

Box O' Joe$25.00

Vietnamese Coffee$6.00

Glass of Milk$3.75

Iced Coffee

Malvasia Bianca, Onward$9.00

Sparkling Rose, Pink Party, Bottle$25.00

Stella Draft

Prosecco, Umberto Domani Luigi, Bottle$40.00

BLTA$10.75

Biscuit

Bighorn Breakfast Burrito$11.75

Quiche$10.75

Glass of Water

Ice Cream Scoop

Glass of Ice

Instant Coffee 10 pk$4.00

Half & Half Quart$6.00

Hot Tea$2.75

Hot Cocoa

Gatorade$2.00

Instant Decaf 10PK$4.00

Side Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream$2.75

Spicy Mojito$7.00

Small Plates

Biscuit

Ribs in a Basket$10.75

Fries

Pioneer Chili$13.75

Soup du Jour$12.75

Side Simple Salad

Lunch + Dinner

Brisket Reuben$16.75

BLTA$10.75

Buttermilk Greens Salad$10.75

Quiche$10.75

Sugarloaf Cobb Salad$15.75

Santa Rosa Tri Tip Sandwich$14.75

Santa Rosa Tri Tip Salad$16.75

The Sugarloaf Burger

Soup du Jour$12.75

Pioneer Chili$13.75

Babyback Pork Ribs

SALADS

Sugarloaf Cobb Salad$15.75

Santa Rosa Tri Tip Salad$16.75

Simple Greens Salad$8.75

VEGAN

Bag of apples$6.00

Vegan Brat & Fries$12.75

BBQ

Brisket Meals

Beef Ribs Ala Carte$12.74

Beef Ribs Meal$17.74

Santa Rosa Tri Tip Ala Carte

Brisket Ala Carte

Babyback Pork Ribs

Side Orders

BBQ Sauce Quart$8.99

Fries

Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread

BBQ Baked Beans

Sausage Gravy$4.75