Gisselle’s Cafe

When in Phelan. This is a must try! Comes out so hot and fresh and expeditiously...I dont think I…read morehave enjoyed myself at a cafe as much as this. Cafe has a long history going back as far as 1934. French toast home made goodness drenched in butter. Amazing house salsa w their Light Eater Breakfast plate--I opted for the 1 egg over medium w shredded beef enchilada beans w cheese and corn tortilla. Epic little breakfast! Cozy friendly atmosphere. Excellent and attentive customer service. 10 stars. Coffee also not acidic at all. So good. Thank you!

The food has gotten a whole lot better here. Came here with my extended family & everyone was happy…read morewith their plates. I love the turkey avocado bacon sandwich with Onion rings it's so tasty and very-filling. The service was also on point this time which made everything go even more smoothly.

Rick's Roadside Cafe - Create your own sandwich. Roast beef, pastrami, jalapeños, red raw onions, mustard, swiss cheese, on grilled garlic sourdough Yummy!!!

Create your own sandwich. Roast beef, pastrami, jalapeños, red raw onions, mustard, swiss cheese, on grilled garlic sourdough Yummy!!!

See all

French Toast

Mountain Top Cafe

4.5(441 reviews)

2.5 mi

Stopped by for a quick lunch with my family after exploring a nearby (sort of near kind of a 10min…read moredrive still) farm. It was a challenge getting into the lot from the west side because of incoming cars going super fast but luckily there's plenty of space to pull into and park since the whole lot was huge. There's no lines dividing the cars so we parked with other cars to line ourselves up. The place looks quite small, but super adorable and I feel such at home, super welcoming staff and the decorations and fall color scheme really pops your eyes to want to touch everything (but you shouldn't)! We were a large group of 8 and luckily they had a large table for us all, the staff were super nice. Christina and her son were always super helpful and attentive, it got really busy during lunch hour and they always made sure we got everything. We ordered a few dishes to share because we had breakfast not long ago, we got the fried chicken dinner, club sandwiches, and pasta with meat sauce. I enjoyed the fried chicken, super crispy, juicy and tender meat, the flavor is wonderful and not too salty. Also me and my dad appreciated the sautéed fresh vegetables instead of mushy steamed ones most places have! Shoestring fires were great I love the thin fries better! I think the dinner rolls were super soft, chewy, and fluffy, goes so well with their yellow butter. Pasta was delicious, super herby and you can tell they used plenty of vegetables and ground meat to make it hearty! The place was such a gem, I felt like we didn't get much time to enjoy everything since it was supposed to be a quick lunch! Definitely would recommend and will come back when we are in the area. Restrooms were available to customers and clean!

I love this place! The food is terrific and the service is…read morefriendly and comfortable. I always know I'm going to have a great dining experience at the Mountain Top

Dining Area, really felt like home.

Philly cheesesteak

See all

Front view of the Cafe.

Downtown Burgers

3.6(179 reviews)

0.2 mi

Come here every weekend. Phelan doesn't have much food. This place has good quality food and large…read moreportions. Very tasty. A wide variety of food. The people at the drive through are nice people! No other place in phelan is comparable to downtown burgers. good jobs guys! À la mexicana, country skillet, chicken fajitas, abc burger with chili cheese fries. They don't miss

I love it here! There are so many different options to choose from, and honestly, everything I've…read moretried has been delicious. Some of my favorites are the Downtown Deluxe, steak and shrimp, menudo, and the Swiss burger. There's something for everyone, and I always leave satisfied. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to!

Please clean your drive through..

See all

New updated Menu with pictures.

Grizzly Cafe

4.4(880 reviews)

Charming little mountain café with cozy, homey diner vibes. Went Sunday afternoon and had about a…read more15-20 minute wait, but ended up grabbing a seat at the bar area. Our server was HUSTLING through the Sunday rush but was still so sweet and attentive, which deserves a shoutout. Service overall was quick and friendly. It's a little pricier, but portions are generous. The tortilla soup was substantial and SO tasty, plus it came with garlic bread... say less. Sweet potato fries were plentiful and delicious, and the Tim sandwich lived up to the hype from all those good reviews. Definitely a solid choice. Ranch is classic restaurant-style, and the chipotle mayo was actually really good. I love to dip, so naturally I had to sample the sauces. Priorities. Bathrooms are a decent size, but individual-use only. Excited to come back during winter time when this place is dusted in snow for that ultimate cozy cabin dinning feel

Juicy chicken. Generous avocado. Melted cheese. Buttered bread toasted to a crisp. Thick sweet…read morepotato fries with a tangy honey mustard. So. Freaking. Good. I'll take another 14 of them right now. Fast service!

Giftshop

See all

Neighborhood homes

Burger King

2.0(53 reviews)

0.1 mi

My daughter wanted to come to BK to play in the kids playroom. It was kind of disgusting to see how…read morefilthy the place was. We didn't stay long and we used a lot of hand sanitizer before leaving.... * The tables the floor and the entire play area was covered in greasy grimy old hand prints. * It's too bad really, the food was good and the people were nice. Now, if they could just send in a couple of people to spend a day cleaning the place so it's not such a biohazard we would definitely come back...

It's about 5:00pm I walked into Burger King after arguing about the 8 dollar trio in the drive thru…read morewhoever I spoke to said the freezee wasn't available when I asked inside short Mexican girl asked an older Mexican lady and confirmed it was part of the deal I asked for two and both were filled less than half way with one spilled all over my cup didn't even bother to clean it I had to ask for napkins on work for triple a and frequently visit stores all over the area will never come back here and I'll let my coworkers know not to visit this location again

Royal Crispy Sandwich, Chicken Fries, Chicken Nuggets, Original Chicken Sandwich, Drink

Classic Wrap Spicy Wrap Honey Mustard Wrap

See all

Whopper, Drink, Fries

McDonald's

1.8(122 reviews)

0.1 mi

I like the food at this McDonald's. It's typically always good at the lunch hour. Better than other…read moreMcDonald's. What went downhill is: customer service. Staff completely ignore you. They want you to order at the kiosk. The won't help you or ring up your order at the register. They also ignore you for drink refills. They took away the drink fountain so thats ridiculous. They remodeled this McDonald's and took out the drink fountains and cash registers. Why can't you have staff help people ? Why are we forced to use the kiosk? I'm so over it. I used to eat here all the time until the customer service went downhill. The food is overall still good compared to other McDonald.

Why every single time I come to this McDonalds location they always send me to park at their…read morecurbside pickup. And wait an extra 15-20 minutes This is very annoying, I understand there's a lot of customers sometimes but cmon every single time is exhausting. I just want to grab and go Please hire more employees

See all

Blue Ridge Inn

4.2(126 reviews)

Amazing miso cod special tonight! Everything is all so delicious! Such a local treasure here in the…read moremountains! Great service as always in such a cozy warm ambiance!

We were in town for the weekend and decided to finally try this restaurant. They open for dinner at…read more5pm, and the setting is unique, the restaurant is housed in what was once a Victorian home, giving it a charming rustic appeal. I'll admit, the initial smell reminded me a little of an old Las Vegas casino, but don't let that fool you. This is the only true sit-down restaurant in town, and if you're looking for a romantic dinner, this is the spot. We arrived right at opening, and the bar already had regulars enjoying their evening. We were seated in the main dining room, where it was just us, and another party of four. Kara, who greeted us, was bubbly, personable, and welcoming. Our server, Alicia, was equally wonderful. Both ladies were knowledgeable about the menu, quick with recommendations, and incredibly attentive. They had that sixth sense of knowing what we needed before we even had to ask. We ordered a nice variety to share: the tempura, seasonal fire-roasted artichoke, fried zucchini and squash, spinach salad, Malaysian shrimp, Pacific cod fish & chips, and the top sirloin steak. Honestly, we walked in with zero expectations, but this small-town steakhouse really delivered. The food was delicious, but the service stood out as truly top notch. Kara and Alicia made the experience memorable, and for that reason alone, we'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.

Spinach Salad

See all

New menu as of December 2022

Evergreen Cafe

3.9(440 reviews)

My husband and I usually visit Wrightwood during Xmas. When it's a snowy, winter, wonderland of a…read moreski town. But this time we arrived in the summer to wander around on foot in the warm mtn air. And we drove around looking at all cozy neighboring cottages, for thirsty and hungry for a lil snack and walked into Evergreen Cafe, which is the street it sits on. Ethan greeted us warmly, I ordered two iced tea and a tomatoe soup. And he refilled our iced tea, without asking, thank ya! All were yummy and exactly what we needed for a mid-summer day snack around town. There's also, a wrap around outdoor patio, so we'll bring our doggos next time for a proper vege burger sit-down meal. Hehe. This was our very first time wandering this downtown area, we never knew it existed and it was FUN, friendly, and very cozy. :) Thanks for the wonderful service Ethan. We appreciate you, and will return soon. For more adventures in Wrightwood with the doggos this time. Heheh

Local diner with cozy ambiance and super friendly service. I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad, which…read morewas way heavy on the dressing and not like any Caesar Salad I'd ever had. Generous portions, though; the salad could feed two. I would stick with the breakfast all-day options next time, which seemed to be more popular with the other guests. Street parking.

My family with our humongous brunch!

Hash browns and bacon

See all

Evergreen cafe in Wrightwood, Ca

The Yodeler

3.7(257 reviews)

Nice place even if you are not eating anything! They have a…read morejukebox in the restaurant with pretty cheap prices around $1 per song! Staff are very nice and actually talk unlike most Californians.

My wife and I went to the Yodeler last weekend in Wrightwood CA, and it was great as ever. I have…read morebeen here since the late 1970s and throughout the years have seen different menu changes, but the building has stayed relatively the same. My children like this place, my wife likes this place and obviously lots of other people do. My wife and I shared the poutine, and we had some chicken wings as an appetizer. She likes Guinness draft there and I had Sour Monkey Triple draft. The poutine was good and it was the first time my wife had tried it--she loved it. I thought there could have been a little bit more of the cheese curd, it was fried, but I know every place makes theirs a little different. The atmosphere is great; it reminds you of a cabin on the inside and of course you're in Wrightwood CA so it's a perfect mountain hangout. The tables are clean, the area swept up and a very inviting indoor environment as outdoor environment. This is a rustic environment, so don't expect four-star accommodation. Again, as I said, it is perfect for this area, and I would expect nothing less. The service was great, we had two or three different servers, and they were always polite, knew their menu well, and offered upgrades. Had a great conversation with this server and he had been coming up there for years himself before working there. His daughter and wife were outside, and he would periodically chat with them which made us feel like it was a great family environment. The menu is varied and they have some excellent hamburgers; I have had the patty melt in the past. There is something about being 5000 feet above sea level, having a cold drink, and hot food; it's amazing. If you happen to be up in the Wrightwood area stop by at this place you will not regret it the food is hot and tasty, the beer is cold and the service and ambience is excellent,

The full restaurant

Patty Melt. Cooked to perfection

See all

Bar

Mexico Lindo & Seafood Restaurant

4.2(178 reviews)

0.4 mi

Great food and service is prompt without hovering. Relaxing…read moreatmosphere and friendly staff

Delicious and fresh food. I've been there multiple times and the quality is always consistent. I…read morehighly recommend this place!

The fountain of you

Beef Quesadilla

See all

The patio deck

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

7 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Jennifer A.

0

1

2

4 months ago

We came upon this place by accident and we can't say what a GREAT accident it was!! Ray & his wife were very welcoming it was like going to have breakfast with family!! We will be back for sure!! Thank you Ray!! read more

Rj G.

0

1

0

2 years ago

Finally made it in to the not-so-new place in town for the first time and it was wonderful. Food was great, Ray was delightful, looking forward to the next time I can make it in here! read more

Scott B.

0

15

2

5 months ago

Every time I've been in there great food and great service . The biscuits and gravy are amazing and menudo is good. I don't really have any complaints about this place read more

George S.

0

1

0

2 years ago

George S. Been there several times already and was sold the first time I went. Quality, service, friendly, it's my go to place.

Ray A.

59

4

2

2 years ago

Please come out and try this awesome diner. Home made biscuits and gravy, dressings, soups and great service as well...

.. ..

0

1

0

1 year ago

the service was amazing staff was very nice and the food was great i will be coming again:)

Melissa D.

0

2

0

2 years ago

They have great food. Both American and Mexican food. Very clean and great service.

Gisselle’s Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

Browse Nearby

BEST of Phelan, California Restaurants near Gisselle’s Cafe

BEST of Phelan, California Things to Do near Gisselle’s Cafe

BEST of Phelan, California Breakfast near Gisselle’s Cafe

BEST of Phelan, California Desserts near Gisselle’s Cafe

BEST of Phelan, California Coffee near Gisselle’s Cafe

BEST of Phelan, California Brunch near Gisselle’s Cafe

BEST of Phelan, California Dinner near Gisselle’s Cafe

BEST of Phelan, California Shopping near Gisselle’s Cafe

BEST of Phelan, California Thrift Stores near Gisselle’s Cafe

Best of Phelan

Things to do in Phelan

Browse Brands

Brands by name

Browse Articles

Articles by date

People who viewed Gisselle’s Cafe also viewed

Lil Bit Country Cafe

3.9

(77 reviews)

Weirdest interaction I've ever experienced with a restaurant!!! Very very poor customer service…read more I wouldn't come here again if you paid me. Very awkward, uncomfortable interaction there today. So uncomfortable we had to leave after ordering our drinks. Never in my life have I ever experienced anything like it!! The 3 women working there laughed the entire time, never greeted us, and was completely unprofessional. It's hard to even write a review like this but I couldn't let it go.

A long time family favorite . Delicious food and excellent service. We usually are a large crowd (…read morebig family) and are always treated with detail to each persons detailed orders. So thankful this place is nearby

Spirit River Cafe

4.5

(576 reviews)

Food, as always delicious! Service always friendly and we…read moreare good friends with one of the servers, her name is Corana .. Bathrooms clean and well stocked. You won't go away hungry! They are only open for breakfast and lunch and sometimes there is a bit of a wait because it's a smaller cafe, but it's worth it!

Just have to say once again, I really like this local driven cafe - even though it's crowded and…read morebusy & closes at 2pm. A very homemade vegetable meatball soup is my go to on Thursdays or Saturdays when in need of a soup fix. If you're eating in, it's tight but there are a few tables outside and sometimes service is available on the patio. Portions are large! The staff is always pleasant, quick and efficient. Pay with cash to avoid the 3% surcharge. Closed on Tuesdays (March 2026)

Evergreen Cafe

3.9

(440 reviews)

My husband and I usually visit Wrightwood during Xmas. When it's a snowy, winter, wonderland of a…read moreski town. But this time we arrived in the summer to wander around on foot in the warm mtn air. And we drove around looking at all cozy neighboring cottages, for thirsty and hungry for a lil snack and walked into Evergreen Cafe, which is the street it sits on. Ethan greeted us warmly, I ordered two iced tea and a tomatoe soup. And he refilled our iced tea, without asking, thank ya! All were yummy and exactly what we needed for a mid-summer day snack around town. There's also, a wrap around outdoor patio, so we'll bring our doggos next time for a proper vege burger sit-down meal. Hehe. This was our very first time wandering this downtown area, we never knew it existed and it was FUN, friendly, and very cozy. :) Thanks for the wonderful service Ethan. We appreciate you, and will return soon. For more adventures in Wrightwood with the doggos this time. Heheh

Local diner with cozy ambiance and super friendly service. I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad, which…read morewas way heavy on the dressing and not like any Caesar Salad I'd ever had. Generous portions, though; the salad could feed two. I would stick with the breakfast all-day options next time, which seemed to be more popular with the other guests. Street parking.

Mollie's Kountry Kitchen

4.0

(74 reviews)

The liver and onions were amazing! The breakfast burrito was good. Need more flavor but not bad…read more The half order of biscuits of gravy was really good. Service was a little slow, very friendly and decor was amazing!

Great service, great food, fair prices every time! This place slaps and never disappoints!I love…read morethe decor and atmosphere of a real 50's diner and modern day ascetics.

Leos Country Cafe

4.5

(26 reviews)

Nice little spot. The kind that if you blink, you miss it so be ready. It comes up very quickly and…read moreit's just before Cottonwood Avenue. The service was very good. The food tasted wonderful, and the portion is definitely on point with the cost. Wanted to find and try a new spot and there definitely is a new spot to go back to.

What a pleasant surprise! Stopped in on our way back to Vegas. The cafe is cute with plenty of…read moreseating. The food is fresh cooked and truly good! My 15 month old seems to love cheese quesadillas this week. They didn't have this on the menu but happily made it for her. I had the guacamole burger and it was SO good! The guacamole was made at the time of my order!! Yum! The hubs had turkey melt. The turkey was super thick, not deli meat. He said it was great! The food is really good and quality. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be stopping by on our next Cali trip.

Mountain Top Cafe

4.5

(441 reviews)

Stopped by for a quick lunch with my family after exploring a nearby (sort of near kind of a 10min…read moredrive still) farm. It was a challenge getting into the lot from the west side because of incoming cars going super fast but luckily there's plenty of space to pull into and park since the whole lot was huge. There's no lines dividing the cars so we parked with other cars to line ourselves up. The place looks quite small, but super adorable and I feel such at home, super welcoming staff and the decorations and fall color scheme really pops your eyes to want to touch everything (but you shouldn't)! We were a large group of 8 and luckily they had a large table for us all, the staff were super nice. Christina and her son were always super helpful and attentive, it got really busy during lunch hour and they always made sure we got everything. We ordered a few dishes to share because we had breakfast not long ago, we got the fried chicken dinner, club sandwiches, and pasta with meat sauce. I enjoyed the fried chicken, super crispy, juicy and tender meat, the flavor is wonderful and not too salty. Also me and my dad appreciated the sautéed fresh vegetables instead of mushy steamed ones most places have! Shoestring fires were great I love the thin fries better! I think the dinner rolls were super soft, chewy, and fluffy, goes so well with their yellow butter. Pasta was delicious, super herby and you can tell they used plenty of vegetables and ground meat to make it hearty! The place was such a gem, I felt like we didn't get much time to enjoy everything since it was supposed to be a quick lunch! Definitely would recommend and will come back when we are in the area. Restrooms were available to customers and clean!

I love this place! The food is terrific and the service is…read morefriendly and comfortable. I always know I'm going to have a great dining experience at the Mountain Top

Leane’s Restaurant

5.0

(23 reviews)

Leane's has a full menu with everything you could want. I ordered the nachos and they were the best…read moreI've ever had. There was a TON of carne asada on it, along with cheese, pinto beans, guac, sour cream, and pico. Delicious!! My husband ordered the barria ramen and loved it, too! I'm so glad we took a chance on this little restaurant on our way to Vegas! Try it!! You won't be sorry!

Not a fancy place, but clean, friendly, and most importantly; the food is good. Had the home…read morebreakfast and some coffee instead of waiting in-line at the DMV inline, and was not disappointed. Can't wait to try them for lunch or dinner next.

Sancova Mexican Grill And Bar

4.7

(221 reviews)

Amazing restaurant with delicious food and great service every single time we visit! Yvette always…read moregoes above and beyond to make each visit feel special. All of the servers are wonderful, but I truly appreciate the extra care and attentiveness she gives us. We always look forward to coming back!

Very great food Great flavor…read moreCustomer service is outstanding Will definitely recommend this place

Bosco's Diner

4.6

(468 reviews)

My husband and I have been coming to Boscos for years! We live down the hill now but we never miss…read morean opportunity to stop by. It's such a hidden gem and definitely worth checking out. Prices are not outrages and it's so yummy! Everyone at Boscos is always so welcoming and attentive. I love coming here and the yellow curry is definitely my favorite! If you ever find yourself in Victorville, stop by and check out Boscos diner!

The food is amazing with whatever u get here.. I highly recommend the chicken fried rice or the…read moreshrimp fried rice.. They also have other options that are good too.. the steaks are delicious and the pork chops.. even their wonton soup.. I didn't get the fried shrimp this time but I highly recommend the fried shrimp.. They give u huge shrimp.. if u do come u definitely won't be disappointed.

My Hero Subs & Pub

4.1

(135 reviews)