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Mojave National Preserve
"The Beanery" at Kelso
The Beanery at Kelso
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The Beanery: Hot coffee and hot gossip since 1924
 

Reappearance of a Mojave Desert Oasis!
After a nearly two decade-long haitus, the Kelso Depot lunch counter—"The Beanery"—is back in business. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, cold ice cream, a fresh deli sandwich, or the latest gossip in this unique setting, painstakingly restored to its historic, 1924 appearance.

Check-out the latest menu (PDF, 38 KB) and feel free to call ahead (see below) for large or group orders. We appreciate the heads-up!

Location
Kelso Depot Visitor Center

Hours of Operation
Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone
760 252-6165

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Did You Know?
A kaleidoscope of colors envelops the Mojave Desert after a winter of steady rains. Over 250 types of annual wildflowers grow in the Mojave.
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Last Updated: November 19, 2010 at 15:20 MST