Hungry? Well, let me give you some advice, try breakfast here. Every order I saw served came on at…read moreleast two large plates. I ordered their pork chops and egg breakfast, only able to eat about half. One plate was was two thick and juicy chops and a ton of perfect hash browns. The other plate had two thick slices of tasty sourdough toast and a couple of large eggs, served over easy; they were cooked to perfection. Service was beyond amazing even though this little joint was packed, the crew was happy, the music was perfect if you like lively tunes, even the cooks made appearances to circulate with the customers. My wife and I agreed, they all love their jobs, and the restaurant; they were having too much fun the morning we were there. It was a pleasure to behold. Worth the wait (if any) is all I can say.

Worth the wait if there even is one. Great service & amazing food. I'm literally still thinking…read moreabout the pancakes! Small little breakfast joint but they push out food fast. Super cool inside with fun stuff all over the walls. If you like jalapeños and mushrooms get "the mess"!

This review is mainly for the service but the food was delicious! Perfectly cooked and came out in…read moregreat timing! They have a ton of options for anything you're craving. We brought our 2 labs that don't really go out often. So when we saw the. Patio open we just went back there to get out of the way without realizing how rude that was to not check in at the front. Our server was so kind and understanding. Luckily there wasn't a wait so we didn't cut anyone but didn't make us feel bad. I don't think we were even her table but she helped us out no problem. Decent sized patio that had tons of dogs coming through.

It's important to note that this rating has nothing to do with the food, as we ended up leaving…read morebefore ordering. My low rating is entirely based on the customer service experience within the first few minutes of arriving. I came in with my dog, fully aware that we would need to sit outside. Since most restaurants still have you check in first, I stood at the podium where there was a sign indicating a server would check in guests. After standing there briefly, an employee asked if we wanted to sit on the patio. I said yes, and he responded by telling us to "go up the ramp." Not even in a friendly manner. Me being me I just wanted to verify that I didn't have to check in as it wasn't just myself, my party we're not all with me ..wanting to make sure I was following the correct process, I politely asked if I didn't need to check in first. His response came across as annoyed, basically repeating that he had already told us to go up the ramp. The interaction felt unnecessarily dismissive and rude. There's a difference between being direct and making guests feel unwelcome. I'm usually not someone who leaves negative reviews over one interaction, but both my husband and brother-in-law also noticed the attitude, as they were close enough to hear and it immediately made us uncomfortable enough to leave. Before leaving, I did take a quick look at the patio area and noticed it was very shaded with leaves scattered around from the wind, which didn't make the outdoor dining setup feel especially inviting either. Overall, this was disappointing because I had chosen this spot to celebrate my 30th birthday and was really looking forward to enjoying a big, delicious pancake. Unfortunately, the experience started off on the wrong foot and we decided not to stay.

This is a go-to every time we visit Big Bear because there is nothing else like it. There's just a…read morevibe here with super friendly staff, funky music and even funkier decor. You're part of the fam as soon as you walk in through the giant shark mouth. It can be a little overwhelming for a first time visitor with its mix of regulars and first timers. There is a winding line that jumps across the main aisle when it gets long, and sometimes goes out the door on busy days. Just ask anyone and they'll help you figure it out. They all had that same experience their first time in this non-traditional order system. The bro behind the bar will invite you to order a drink while you wait in line to order your food, which you can also do at one of the kiosks after the line jump. When you get to the front, you order from one of three giant screens you scroll through to pick your food and drinks, pay with your card and wait for the staff to tell you your order has washed up on the beach. I've tried several of their bows but have settled on the Pele bowl, usually with a cucumber base and only one scoop of rice. They have beef, chicken and ahi in a wide variety of flavors, and again, if you're not sure, ask a staff member and they're happy to help you through the process. They have small waffles as a base option but I have not tried those. I'm sure they're good. There is a reason they're consistently ranked one of the top restaurants nationwide -- yes, poke on a mountain top -- unlike anywhere else you may have it.

Since my last visit they moved into a new location which is a big upgrade! It's a super fun, quirky…read more(you literally walk in through a shark's mouth), awesome tropical vibe and has way more interior and exterior seating than their old location. When you enter, you order on a touchscreen and then they'll call your name and/or number for your drinks first then your food and you walk up to the counter, get your food and then sit wherever you want - like at In&Out! I highly recommend getting their smoothies since they are DELICIOUS! Think tropical blended drinks but without the alcohol. So refreshing and you can still do the curvy drive up/down the mountain! Their poke bowls aren't as amazing as I remember sadly. They are a little too over the top in terms of strong thick sauces and bold overpowering flavors. Their pulled pork bowl was still yummy though despite all of their rice in all of our 3 bowls being a little undercooked (I prefer the fluffy sticky rice) So 5 stars for ambiance, 5 stars for service, 5 stars for drinks and 3.5 stars for food imho. Too bad I can't give 4.5 stars.

This place has HUGE Scooby-Doo like sandwiches that are absolutely DELISH, with fast and friendly…read moreservice. The restaurant is small but cozy, decorated with art that gives it a rustic vibe. The playlist was fire (Arctic Monkeys & Morrissey, yes please). They have clean single-stall restrooms for both men and women, with a changing table for baby in the women's restroom. Breakfast is served all day, and they offer Pepsi products, coffee, tea, and juice. :)

My wife ordered the Raven sandwich and I ordered my usual of a sausage breakfast burrito. That…read moreburrito never fails and it's by far the best I've ever had. But hold your horses, I just took a bite of my wife's Reuben sandwich and to say it was spectacular would be an understatement. It was incredible. We are frequent customers of mountain munchies and this place never fails! The service is always excellent too! Thank you Eddie.

We stopped by here to get a coffee and snack before our morning hike. The shop had plenty of…read moreparking in the front. There was a line, but the staff worked quickly to take food orders. The inside is spacious with two different seating areas and a seating area outside. I got a vanilla latte and an everything bagel. The latte had a good flavor. The oat milk made it taste very creamy. The bagel was great. It was slightly crispy on the outside and soft with a slight chew on the inside. My puppy enjoyed the outside seating and being greeted and petted by the customers. Overall, I would return. I would like to try their lunch items.

BEST COFFEE IN BIG BEAR!! Every time we visit Big Bear, Moonridge Coffee is the place to be!…read more The coffee is really, really well made! Delicious. Breakfast sandwiches are super bomb too :) There's lots of seating, including an upper room where you can chill out. Very clean, everything is fresh. Staff members are super friendly too! I don't recall his name, but the cashier with the blonde curly hair (and glasses I think), he was super nice and had great menu suggestions. Definitely recommend this place!

Very welcoming and amazing service I really like coming here for a nice hot chocolateread more

Quick stop before our drive back home to San Diego…read more Was fully expecting just a cafe but they have a full food menu, chill hip hop music playing, long tables with plenty of seating, kiosks. It was honestly a chill vibe on a Sunday morning. Most negative reviews are about specific experiences or communication with the staff but overall I'd say this is a really cool spot to come by for a casual breakfast or just coffee, if you're just ordering something quick and simple. They've got games like foosball, mini connect four and jenga if you're trying to hang out longer. Can't say much about how it is when this place is busy but our experience was great for a Sunday morning. Only got the viet coffee and a lemon loaf but the menu also had breakfast burritos, beef bulgogi bbq, and even pho! Wow. If we had more time I would have ordered more to eat. Loaf and viet coffee were good! They use La Viet beans for the coffee. Photos of that pho bowl impressed me. I'll definitely consider coming back :-)

Great place. Great service and great food. Great portions. The waitress was super nice. We were…read morevery pleased. The burrito is huge. And the French toast super yummy. Only thing I would fix is the restaurant had a strong bleach smell, I would have rather smelled a yummy breakfast when we walked in. But we would definitely return!

Dining room is small so expect a wait. We visited on a Sunday around 11am. We were told it was a…read more20 minute wait but ended up waiting 50 minutes. We're a larger group and there are only a couple of tables that could accommodate. There were a few outside tables that would work but they were being used by folks waiting to dine. Perhaps Lumberjack didn't have then manpower or it was too cold to service. I don't recall seeing patio heaters. It was sunny out and in the mid 40s. We dined towards the end of the rush. By the time food was dropped off, several tables were empty. Food is good. Price is high for some items though it isn't a surprise, being expensive to trucking up goods. My husband ordered a single buttermilk pancake and I had the Little Joe (one egg with two bacon strips and Logger potatoes (yum!)) plus a sourdough pancake. I'm a fan of the sourdough. My husband... not so much. He said it was good but prefers buttermilk. One friend ordered the breakfast burrito; said it was massive but cumbersome to hold requiring fork and knife. Another ordered the Complete Family Breakfast which is definitely a deal. It was a lot of food especially with the pancakes almost as big as the plate. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. The kids cleaned their plates. There are two single restrooms though it seemed like only one was available at the time. Parking lot holds maybe10 vehicles plus one handicap spot. Be careful exiting the lot if parked along Big Bear Blvd. There was an accident in front by where we parked. Not sure if there is parking on the side streets. We circled a bit waiting for cars to leave the parking lot.

One of the friendliest staffs we've encountered! The pricing is reasonable and the food quality is…read moregreat. We visited this place three times during our last Big Bear trip, which says a lot. I especially loved their hot chocolate and breakfast options. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area!

I have been to Big Bear several times and have driven by this restaurant on numerous occasions…read more Our daughter and son in law have been there before. They suggested we meet here for dinner tonight. My wife and I arrived first. We ordered a Notty Lager and a white house wine off the Happy Hour menu. We ordered margarita bread. It was delicous, fresh, and hot. We also ordered the artichoke dip with chips. It was also delicious, as were the wings with Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. My wife had the Jicama poke tacos. They were fresh and delicious. Our daughter and son in law and daughter had the chicken pesto sandwich and both of them said it was delicious. They took their sandwiches home because they were so big. Our son in law had an IPA and really liked it as well. Our server was Brandon, and he was great, especially with our grand children. This place was a hidden gem and worth eating at.

I always have to stop here for a sweet treat when in the Village! The line can be long and look…read moreintimidating, but it moves fairly quickly. They have great ice cream, fudge & caramel apples!

We came in for dessert and saw how packed it was. We thought this was a good sign, but we were…read morewrong. Dont get there chocolate. Stale. Stale. Stale. We will not be back. Pros: * Nice enough staff. Not friendly, but when we came back for our return due to the stale flavor of the dark chocolate toffee caramel apple, she did it. * Cute store Cons: * Stale chocolate. I thought is was the toffee bits, but when I returned it and got the Dark Chocolate caramel apple it was still stale. I tried a tiny bite of apple and caramel and it was good. For sure, it's the chocolate. Not good. Especially considering how many chocolates they sell. I had already returned the first apple and it was busy. I was over it and just took the loss and threw away the apple. Extra: * Small shop. I dont recommend big parties or strollers * They are named for ice cream and fudge so maybe those are good. I cant say.

Great service, but the food is the kind you get at theme parks. Very low quality…read more The area is super close to the water but also super busy and chaotic, with the valet right next to it. Walking across the street is dangerous, so be careful with children and strollers.

One of the best breakfast spots in Big Bear. The restaurant is small, quirky, and family-run with…read morefriendly and efficient service. They're located closer to Boulder Bay, away from the Village, so they were less crowded which we appreciate. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. Our family ordered the pigs n blanket ($13) and the breakfast burrito ($13). Portions are generous and the hot chocolate is good too! The food was deliciously homey. They also offer pies! Don't overlook the pies and other pastries! We ordered a slice of the apple boysenberry pie to go and it was spectacular - flaky crust that was unbelievably light and done to perfection. Definitely give Blanca and Pierres a try!