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    4.4 (60 reviews)

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    Pilar says, Yummy! Thanks you!!
    Marla M.

    I am telling all my friends with dogs about this place. It is THE best place for dogs, and their humans. They have a full doggie menu, and immediately brought treats and water out for my dog. For my breakfast, I enjoyed the Tahquitz skillet, and it was so good. They were very busy and short staffed, and the waitress kept apologizing. No need, it was totally fine! We had the best time:))

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    Jeff L.

    On Tuesday morning there aren't too many places open for breakfast in Idyllwild when we checked all breakfast spots "open now". We saw this place a short but beautiful & scenic 10 minute drive down the Highway - and so glad we did! The atmosphere of this place is a cute mom & pop mountain vibe with lots of wood paneling and deer antler chandeliers. They also have a great deck outside for when it's not too hot. I got the chicken fried steak & eggs ($12.50) with scrambled eggs, hash browns and biscuits & gravy. I have to say, this chicken fry rivals my favorite chicken fry back in Redondo Beach (LA) at Snax. The hash browns were great and the scrambled eggs were fluffy. My girlfriend got the house toasted turkey club sandwich ($11.50) which came highly recommended and it too was pretty fantastic. All-in-all another 5 star experience on the road!

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    Dani P.

    As a regualar camper in the area, the locals kept telling me about this amazing breakfast place "Mountain Center Cafe"...now FORK & SPOON...I am not sure what the hype is all about, tasted like regular food, nothing that I could say WOW that was great! I arrived just as they opened and thought it was very cute, indoor/outdoor seating and a very nice waitress. Only one working....I sat inside, got a glass of water and ordered. As soon as I completed my order, she pointed to a sticker on the menu that said SAME FOOD/NEW PRICES and told me that they have new owners and the prices have changed...2 yrs ago! If it's been 2 yrs, why are the new prices NOT LISTED on the menu...? Got the Flat Head Combo, 2 eggs, 2 meats, potato's and 2 pancakes. Eggs-were a little dry Bacon was well done as requested Potato's you could tell were previously frozen and cooked to serve Pancakes were flavorless The service was great, food was average, but glad I went.

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    Elizabeth G.

    Cute little business. The turkey bacon croissant sandwich was delicious and the service was great. Very friendly staff.

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    Service was good. Food is amazing. The cook knows what she's doing in the kitchen. Fun decor. Overall can't wait to come back soon.

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    Such a great restaurant it was our total go to for date night when we used to live in the desert

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    Great food and reasonably priced. Loved the biscuits and gravy. Had the county fried stake. It was wonderful. Patio seating was awesome!

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    Great food and atmosphere. Great service and friendly staff. A must for breakfast. Biscuits and gravy were perfect as were the hash browns.

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    Great food and awesome service. There patio is adorable with lots of things to keep the little one's entertained which is a big plus

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    This place rocks! Good prices, delicious food and good vibes. Pet friendly patio and really cool aesthetic!

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    Below average coffee shop quality food. Service was average. Overpriced. Is definitely not a 4.5.

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    Love the food, the owner, and the staff. I would definitely Recommend this place. They are also dog friendly and my pup loves it too.

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