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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
Friday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone
760 252-6165

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Did You Know?
At 1.6 million acres, Mojave National Preserve is the third largest National Park Service area outside of Alaska. Death Valley National Park and Yellowstone National Park rank first and second.

Last Updated: August 01, 2009 at 12:42 EST