I walked into Big Trees Market at 6:50 PM last night (3/31) to grab a few quick items. There were…read morestill multiple customers shopping--completely normal. At 7:01, an announcement came on saying the store had been closed for one minute and to head to the register. Totally fair. I needed one more thing from produce so I hurried- another announcement at 7:02 said to "stop shopping- we are closed" I grabbed my last item and went up front. By 7:03, I was already being checked out. And yet the reaction from staff was... unbelievable. There were several employees standing at the front just staring at me--clearly irritated, like I'd personally ruined their evening. It was three minutes past closing. Not 30. Not 15. Three. Then it somehow got worse. They were out of bags (understandable), so I asked if I could use the hand basket to carry my items to my car, which was literally parked right in front of the doors to the store. I was told no, "these baskets cant leave the store"--and that I needed to go outside and get a cart instead. So I had to run out, grab a cart, and come back in... while the entire staff stood there watching me. There must have been 6 or 7 employees glaring at me with dirty looks like I had insulted them personally. The older checker was grumpy and rude, but honestly the whole team contributed to making the experience feel hostile and unwelcoming. I completely understand wanting to close on time. But if ringing someone up at 7:03 feels like a crisis to your staff, that's a management issue--not a customer problem. Also- why not sell reusable bags if you run out of bags so often? I would have bought one to make it faster for me to exit the store. Seems like a simple solution to avoid the extreme stress your staff is experiencing

The only local market in Arnold, CA. Fully stocked for the most part. We were able to purchase what…read morewe needed for our family trip. Some items were expensive but given the location, I figured it's normal. Service was good, plenty of parking in the shopping center.

Went in to get something at the deli the day of the street fair right across the street. Nope,…read moreclosed. Ended up getting a cup of mediocre coffee. If you're looking to deal with employees that hate either their job or customers, this is your place. Rudeness at its finest.

As would be expected of any chevron they have very good windshield squeegees and soapy water. They…read morestay open until10 pm which was great in a small town where most everything else closes by 8 pm. What was not expected was the lower gas prices. We had filled up in the valley thinking the remote location in Arnold would result on higher gas prices. Not so. Staff were also very nice.

I would seek this place out. I would bring friends. I would order the same thing and struggle…read morebecause I would want to try other items. This is why we yelp! Sweet outdoor area and fun vibe inside. Super clean and delightful staff.

Perfect spot for a great burger and great service. We were up here visiting and doing some hiking…read more We came in 2 days in a row because my son loved it so much.

Our family took a quick weekend trip up to Arnold to have some fun in the snow. This was our first…read moretime here and we decided to check out this place for breakfast. It definitely did not disappoint. It's a cute little local bistro. Super cozy and warm with a super friendly staff! The food is good and the coffee drinks are delicious!! It's on the pricey side but understandable since I'm sure they get a lot of visitors. Why not charge more? It's a place to check out if you are staying up in Arnold!

We stopped by for a quick bite to eat on the way back from a weekend getaway in the mountains and…read morewere not disappointed. The portions were generous and I appreciated having the option of a salad as a side in an attempt to counteract the BLT lol. The bacon was thick and perfectly cooked and my husband's pulled pork sandwich was out of this world, I don't know which I liked better! It was very crowded but the staff kept up and food was delivered at a good pace. I will say, there were a ton of kids so it was loud, but that's not shocking during lunch on a weekend.

Stopped here after camping at Calaveras Big tree to grab lunch on the way home. We didn't have…read morereception, so we couldn't check Yelp- but this place looked cute and had a nice patio. We found parking on the back of the building. Upon walking in, we were a bit confused as to whether they were open or not. But the waitress came out finally and sat us at a nice table. We ordered the regular burger, the black garlic aioli burger and the big kids burger. Ok, I may have been starving- but it was great! The patties were actually made there instead of a frozen supermarket burger. Also the fries were tasty. Overall, far exceeded our expectations!

We ate lunch at Sierra House recently and were very pleased with the beautiful wooden interior…read more We enjoyed our meals as well. I had the Reuben with a side of chili and the wife had the Cuban sandwich with the soup of the day. Everything was done to perfection and the fish stew was fun to try. We will be back again!

One of the best meals I've had in a while. Starter salad…read morewith balsamic vinegar dressing cucumber, onion, carrots. Chicken Marsala, tender chicken breast, mushroom sauce to die for,rich and satisfying. Wild rice and some al dente green beans made for an excellent combination . Fresh toasted Pita bread served to the table, so you didn't waste any of the sauce. Mrs D had the Pita Falafel with house made potato salad. Hot crunchy falafel with tazikki, cucumber onion on a fresh pita. Potatoe salad had a curry flavor and a heavy coating of paprika, really good. We were the only patrons on a early Saturday night, I'm coming back to sample more from the chef, delicious.

It's been nearly two years since our last visit, and I'm bumping this up to a solid 4 stars. The…read moremeal and service weren't perfect, but a big improvement overall. We came early (5:30 on a Friday) and it was quiet at first. The wine list still had some gaps, but we found a Val Du Vino GSM we enjoy. The flaming cheese appetizer was delicious, though they didn't give us enough of a heads-up before lighting it--would've loved a chance to catch the moment. Still, it's a fun and tasty start with pita. Service felt a bit rushed early on, with multiple prompts to order entrées before our app even arrived, so we slowed things down ourselves. We split a gyro salad next, which was large and very good--honestly could've been enough with the appetizer. The chicken marsala lived up to the hype with a great sauce, but the sides (green beans and rice pilaf) were underwhelming. The beans were too sweet for me, and the pilaf lacked flavor--plain basmati rice would've been better to soak up the sauce. Overall, a good meal and a much better experience. We'll be back sooner next time.

We finally got around to trying this little gem and we couldn't be happier! What a great place for…read morebreakfast or lunch. The vibe is laidback and chill, a great place to eat, visit and relax. The service was great! Everyone was kind, friendly and attentive. It felt like visiting a friend's house with the added bonus of a delicious meal. The food selection is great. A unique take on some everyday comfort foods. Between the three of us we had the chicken fried steak omelette, delicious crispy bacon, homemade biscuits served with house made honey butter and jam, and delicious French toast. Pricing is fair, food quality is excellent and portions are generous. We had an overall great experience. This will be our go-to breakfast spot!! A definite must try!!

We've been looking forward to visiting Heart and Soul Country Kitchen for some time, and finally…read moremade it in for breakfast -- it did not disappoint. The service was absolutely phenomenal, and they even made our dog feel like part of the family! The food was cooked perfectly and tasted incredible. We truly can't wait to go back. This is a perfect spot -- whether you're a local, part-time resident, or visiting for the first time, I highly encourage a stop here. And whatever you do, don't miss the biscuit! Janey, Pete and Solo

What a gem! We've had a vacation property near Arnold for 2 years and just tried Giant Burger. Boy,…read morehave we been missing out. The portion sizes are great, the produce was fresh and overall quality of the food was wonderful. Our family enjoyed a grilled chicken sandwich with bacon, pastrami burger, grilled cheese and an order of chili cheese fries. The fries were so good with a crispy seasoning on the outside, the chili tasted homemade and the sandwiches were impressive. We will definitely be back. Sorry we haven't visited sooner.

Giant Burger has been a mainstay of the town of Arnold for as long as I can remember. The burgers…read moreare good, and their shakes, malts, ice cream are even better. The service is good, although I've never been there at a time where it isn't busy; as such the wait time is always a bit on the long side. It's a great place to stop after a long day on the lake though, so it's worth the wait. The ambiance is that of a busy burger joint, music, food, and people. Just do it! :)

***USP: A quintessential Chinese American restaurant in the…read morecharming remote mountain town of Arnold. The usual Chinese favorites like kumpao chicken, orange chicken, fried rice and chowmein all find a place on the menu. ***AMBIANCE: Typical 90s style Chinese restaurant ambiance. They used the large tables in the end of the restaurant for meal prepping as well so it was a very non formal relaxed home style setting. ***SERVICE: Can come across as rude but that's the typical on your face Chinese mom style attitude:) ***FOOD: It was umami heaven without going overboard! I mean this is what we come to Chinese restaurants for! Ooey gooey slurp worthy noodles, delicious chicken, delectable and crunchy veggies. Prices are low atleast when compared to the formidable bayarea prices. They have lunch specials as well which is what we went for. They come with soup, entree, carb: half and half noodles +rice or just noodles/rice. They had a hot and sour soup and I downed almost two bowls of it as the kids refused to have theirs. I enjoyed the bits of tofu in it. For my lunch entree I picked the house special chicken. And man was I in for a treat. It was thinly cut strips of chicken in an addictive sauce with jalapeños in it. I savored every bit of my meal. I sampled my family's string bean chicken and garlic chicken as well. The beans were crisp yet cooked through, just amazing!! The garlic chicken was delicious as well but came with a lot of large zucchini pieces.

In the tiny mountain town of Arnold, I didn't expect much. A friend and I were heading home after…read morea long weekend of sun, kayaking, camping, and inclement weather(such fun!). We debated our options for food before continuing our drive back home and d cided to find a Chinese food place. The Arnold Chinese Restaurant fit our requirements well. My litmus test for a new place is to order beef chow fun. I was pleasantly surprised when they had it on the menu. It's something that you have to have a constant fresh source for it to have a chance of being good. Secondly, even though I forgot to stipulate "dry-cooked", that's how they prepared it. (Proper chow fun is not served with goopy sauce). The seasoning of fermented black beans was perfect! Not something from a jar, but whole, fermented blacks beans full of taste. It was pretty good, overall. The server brought our food out very quickly, hot and fresh off the wok. I had to wait some minutes while it cooled down enough to eat. When I took my first bite, I was very pleased. The taste was spot-on. Their chef knows how to cook. Fortunately, the portion was fairly generous, too, as I realized how hungry I was. My friend had ordered a few different things stir fried, like garlic eggplant and tofu. It looked well-prepared, as well. It was quite a nice surprise that we found such a good Chinese restaurant in Little old Arnold.

I ordered the pepperoni pizza with white sauce. Delicious! I loved the crust too. Wasn't floppy…read moreand had a nice crunch! I'd definitely order this again. Maybe next time I'll add sausage

Went to snowshoe years ago and it was only mediocre. Fast forward to this week and two ownership…read morechanges later. We decked to give it another chance. Well the good is that the food was fresh and hot and the service is super friendly. We went early and had the whole place to ourselves for a little while. We got the black and bleu hamburger and jalapeño sausage pizza. The burger was good but had this odd cranberry type sauce. It was great with the generous burger but the bun was like a bolillo roll. The pizza was with no traditional red sauce which we must have missed. The pizza was hot and tasty but not as expected. The beer was a bit flat and they had several crossed out on the menu. Seemed like an old tap. Overall I would say it hasn't changed much all these years. I would say it's as expected after all these years later.