My friend and I went here yesterday, after we walked our dogs in the snow. We came from Orange County. It was our 2nd trip here to Wrightswood and the Grizzly Cafe. We ALWAYS LOVE coming here for lunch!! The food is ALWAYS DELICIUOS, reasonably priced, and the staff waitress are ALWAYS FRIENDLY and EFFICIENT!! We never eat anywhere else when we come to visit in Wrightswood, we ONLY eat at Grizzly Cafe! read more

Haley rocked counter service. Kept the Diet Cole flowing and offered background info on the moose read more

Grizzly Cafe - American Near Me - Wrightwood, California

Sam has got to be the best hostess/waitress ever, hands down. Nothing short of amazing and accommodating. She has definitely set the bar for quality customer service. read more

This place never disappoints! Food is always amazing.. especially the monte cristo! Staff is always super nice and very attentive.

Me and my family came on NYE, so of course there was a 40 minute wait. However it was worth it! Excellent service also, food was fresh. We come up every year and we love this cafe!!! read more

Omg, I don't know where to start this place is beyond my favorite restaurant in Cali! We have been coming here for over 2 years now, and last night we drove at 530pm just to go have dinner here! I always get there chili size it's by far the best one I have ever had in my life! We love the hot coco the food is amazing and so is the serves I haven't been disappointed one time! I love this place so much! I live in Glendora so it's a far drive but worth every penny! The prices are just as good as the food! read more

This is a charming and fun restaurant. The service is wonderful and the staff is very warm and friendly. I had the western burger which I would rate as a 4. My husband had the tri tip sandwich which he rated as a 3.5. The atmosphere is quaint and grizzly bear themed...of course. And they even have an animated moose head mounted on the wall! read more

Grizzly Cafe - American Near Me - Wrightwood, California

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The hostess Megan had an attitude. We arrived at 3pm and we were told it was a 15 min wait. At 3:30 I asked how much longer and I noticed our name was removed from the wait list. I asked why it was removed and nobody had a clue. We finally got a table at 4pm. Service needs improvement. read more

This is absolutely my favorite place to eat! It is ALWAYS the restaurant I choose for any event. In fact, I eat here at least three times per week. I have had most of the items on the menu & most of the daily specials and everything is absolutely delicious! I've never had a meal that I didn't love. The owners & staff are all kind & friendly and we've always had fantastic service. Otherwise, why would we keep returning?? The gift shop is also great & so much fun to always find a new treasure. Guarantee you won't be disappointed! Favorite dishes: Veggie Burger Crispy Chicken Salad Chicken Ceasars Salad Orange Chicken *Special* Grizzly Omelet Golden Acorn Chicken read more

The first person we came in close contact with was not wearing a mask. The receptionist or cashier was not wearing a mask. We won't be back. If you want people to show you the courtesy of keeping you safe by masking up go somewhere else. read more

Fun restaurant... a little small, but friendly and food was really good! Cute little gift store!!

Love Grizzly cafe. The staff is accommodating and kind and the Food is delicious!! Service was a little slow when we came but it's understandable considering the times we are living in. We are more than willing to wait for great food with friendly service. read more

I snowboard every weekend during the season and this place never gets old. I have never had anything here that I did not like. My two favorite things to get are the Monte Cristo and the Steak dinner. I actually share the steak dinner with my boyfriend. The prices are more than reasonable and the sizes are huge. I wanted to also mention the Waiters and waitresses. Holy cow they are machines!! This place is always soo packed when I come and I love watching how efficient the Grizzly Cafe team is. My water is never empty no matter how busy it is and food comes out soo quickly. I wish there were more places like this near Huntington Beach were I live. I almost never see anyone work as hard as these people. PROPS GUYS. THANKS FOR MAKING MY STAY IN WRIGHTWOOD AMAZING EVERY TIME!! read more

This is my favorite place in Wrightwood. Always great service and fantastic menu. Everything is delicious and the gift shop is awesome. This is a gem worth stopping for. read more

delicious! Went to Wrightwood for a quick visit to the snow for the first time and immediately found this little Cafe. i got the club sandwich. it was very good and very filling. my boyfriend also really enjoyed his meal. (he ended up getting the Philly cheesesteak sandwich) fries were crispy and soft. The environment was calming and the cookies they sold that day up in the front were amazing! read more

We like to camp in Wrightwood and have made it a tradition to stop here on our way out of town for a cooked meal after battling the trees and bears. Think comfort food and then think AmerIcana. The place serves up tasty, tradition diner fare. Beware if you have little ones, the attached trinket shop seems to draw them in like magnets and they are tricky, like Disneyland, and make you enter and exit right through all the stuff your kids don't need! We'll be back, this place is a high performing 3... read more

I want to say this place is really good, however my favorite server Hayley, isn't here anymore and i feel this place really let a good one go. The food is really good, but without the amazing service, it is just food. I used to drive up to this restaurant, specifically for the amazing experience I got with Hayley as my server. Its too bad she no longer works here, as I probably won't be going back anytime soon. read more

I think that they are over priced, but you get a good touristy vibe. The food is average to pretty good. I get a hankering every now and then for their home made chips or grilled sandwiches. They have a nice patio and are dog friendly. The servers are super nice! read more

Awesome restaurant. Come hungry cause there portions are big. My boyfriend and i shared the monte Cristo which was delicious!! Our 2 kids shared their signature burger which they loved as well. Be sure to come early before you hit there lunch/dinner rush because the wait times can be long. read more

it's a whole lot better than the food at the ski & snowboard resort lodges. a cozy place, with plenty of items on the menu, mountain appetite portions and great service. we felt just a bit out of place with our snowboard gear on, most folks in there just had on day wear. anyways, we enjoyed the eats. loved the onion rings. read more

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I come here for the warm atmosphere and the incredible Chili w/ cheese and onion bowl. I'd give it a Five but I haven't had anything other than the delicious chili. Friendly staff too. If you ride a motorcycle, hike/ camp on the nearby mountains or just love to explore new places, don't hesitate to stop on by. :) read more

Stopped here with a friend of mine for some breakfast Sunday morning on the way up to play some disc golf at Mountain High. Walked in around 9:20 AM and was seated right away. There's no doubt this place has that down-home country cabin charm you find in many family ran restaurants in the middle of nowhere. It has a real warm cozy feel. The seating area is not that big...maybe 12-15 total tables, so I can see how on busy weekends this place can get slammed with patrons. Ordered up our food and it wasn't too long until we were served. I ordered up the Pancake combo. Fairly big sized pancakes with butter, sunny side up eggs and two sausage links (quite small). The pancakes were really good...light and fluffy. For being quite large in size, the meal didn't over-stuff me. Just right for a day of playing some disc golf at 7000 feet above sea-level. The service was really friendly, almost creepy friendly (I'm not used to this in the city) and for two breakfast meals at just over 20 bucks, a real good meal for a real good price. Well worth stopping by if you're on Hwy 2 heading up to Mountain High or just passing through Wrightwood. read more

I found this place while I was up in Wrightwood for a day and was very pleasantly surprised by it's greatness. The waitress was fun, but not overbearing. She was always there when I needed a refill and brought the check quick. I saw the crew clean and clear out groups FAST, so that there was never a line. Everyone was especially friendly and helpful. As for the food, it was delicious. I got the Sierra Turkey Sandwich, which consisted of Turkey, Ortega Chiles, Swiss Cheese melted to perfection, on Grilled Sourdough with Chipotle Mayo. It came with pickles, lettuce, and a seriously large portion of fries. Additionally, I got a bowel of fresh fruit, that was actually fresh and sweet. Do yourself a favor and go here. read more

I don't know when exactly I'd be returning here to Wrightwood. I only came for a school field trip to Mt. High. I can't remember for the life of me what meal I ordered. I only remember my strawberry lemonade which was really awesome. For some reason I feel like I had a soup and salad, but a part of me believes I also had fries with some sandwich. I do, however, remember my friends getting a pasta and another person getting a steak. I remember us leaving extremely satisfied and wanting to come back. This place does NOT disappoint. The gift shop is also really cute :) read more

This place is everything u would want a mountain cafe to be. With it's homie decor and cute little nick naks for sale, this place really is a great stop before u hit the slopes. The whole interior looks a lit bit out dated at first, but very quickly u realize that the wood and checked tops add to the cozy feel. And everything is extremely clean, including the bathroom. I had ordered steak and eggs. And the steak was perfectly seasoned, I didn't even need any extra sauce. And the home style potatoes were very good too. My friends ordered the French toast and they looked really hearty and tasty: All the food is fresh and they use good quality ingredients. Way better than Denny's! I am now perfectly stuffed and fueled enough to have a day full of boarding! read more

My husband and I got a veggie burger and split it between the two of us. The waitress was extremely curt and rude, and looked down on us because we look like a couple of broke teenagers. We decided we wanted to take our food to one of the campsites for a picnic instead of dining in and when my husband tried to get our server's attention to change our order to go, she rudely interrupted him to say "I'm checking on your order in a minute." The burger was OK, the onion rings were good. Small portions for a large price but it's not like Wrightwood is a huge city, they can afford to do that. For what it's worth, this was our last outing before he left on business for three months so her bad attitude was poorly timed. Otherwise, I don't think I would've left this review. We were there on the 13th of April between 11-2 not exactly sure on the time. read more

I have been going up to the mountains all my life and the universal problem is, "Where do you stop to eat?" This is the place! I have eaten at a lot of "cafe's" and this one brings in the quality. I will give it to other reviewers, this place is small. DO NOT GO AT LUNCH OR DINNER. TRY THE OFF TIMES. Even then expect to wait. But this should be a clue for you. If it sucked, people wouldn't wait. The staff are always welcoming and helpful. They have a tough job putting up with people who have been waiting, but I think they just let the food do the talking. Which is what I will do. We always have a large group after a day in the snow. Kids, and adults just want something good so that the drive isn't ruined by a stop at Del Taco. (No offense Big D but you're not the right cap to a great day on the mountain.) The last time we ordered a few different things and everyone was very pleased. The list: Western bacon burger, BBQ sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, kids pasta, turkey? sandwich, hot dog, and other stuff. And now for the shining stars of the meal. Fresh potato chips with salsa. They come out warm and who knew they would taste so good with salsa. If they don't make the salsa fresh also I will be very surprised. It was warm but not hot and very very tasty. The sweet potato fries. When you order these at a large restaurant they are usually so fried and have been frozen for so long that they loose the sweet flavor that makes them a treat, but not here. These fries have all the flavor and none of the greasy blah that comes from mass produced fries. And now the main event. The chili. I just might have to drive here (2-3 hours) when I really am craving a good chili, and this isn't just good. It is what chili should be. When you think of someone traveling all day by wagon train , and stopping at night for chow. You can see the campfire and horses around, the bedrolls laid out and a big steaming kettle in the middle. This is what should be in that kettle. Flavorful, warm, filling. This is the best chili I have ever had outside homemade. Give it a try, just keep your jacket on in the car and roll down the windows for the ride home. It's worth it. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch session here after a long trek through the Angeles Forest Highway to get to the Wrightwood area. They are very motorcycle friendly and seems like one of the few eateries around the area. Parking was very easy, but the wait could be long if you don't call ahead. They have a gorgeous patio and a beautiful front porch with two sets of swing seats you can sit and relax on after a hearty meal. The view of the mountains is alone is just amazing with the fresh air and greens of the pine trees. I originally wanted breakfast, but barely made it on time (breakfast ends at 11:30) so we ended up grabbing lunch instead. We sat at the bar area and ordered a round of drinks, their strawberry lemonade is really refreshing with large pieces of fresh strawberries in it. Not too sour with the perfect balance of sweetness. I also had their classic hamburger (protein style) with subbed sweet potato fries and it was very delicious, the patty was on the saltier side though. A friend ordered their country fried steak and highly recommends it, good flavor and texture and the portion is very generous. Staff is awesome here, smiles and positive energy just gives this place a really nice, welcoming feeling when you first step in. They're also hella on top of their game when it's hustle time. We came in with a group of 25-30 then followed by another group of 20 riders so you can imagine the morning was INSANE. Kudos to them for keeping it calm and collected! Will visit again! read more

Grizzly cafe sure did impress all 8 of us. We ate here before our ziplining adventure. My friends loved the French toast, which they couldn't stop talking about! Greta was very attentive and asked if we wanted to split the check. (I know that this splitting can be annoying to some people). She kept our beverages filled and our tummies so happy. read more

I came here based on a review that you could dine on the patio with your pup. Upon arrival, I was told that it was not allowed. As of January 1, 2015 California legislation gives restaurants the option of permitting pooches in outside dining areas. Discretion to allow dogs, though, remains with the eatery. While I understand it is their choice, they're missing out on a potentially, generous & courteous community & one that likes to give 5 star reviews. read more

Great breakfast in a cabinlike atmosphere in the L.A. area mountains. Recoveing from the next day snowboarding soreness, indulging in a hearty breakfast was all that I had on my mind. Grizzlys provided a warm welcome and heavy plate. We tried the Grizzly breakfast and the eggs benedict. Both really good. The benedict had a nice flavor did not weigh me down. The Grizzly which just encompasses sausage, eggs, potatoes, bacon, etc was solid. The only complaint is of bacon that when trying for crispiness gets overcooked and almost tasteless...try again. The bacon issue and the fact that there is some sort of crackerbarrel-like crafts store in front are the only things making me withhold a star. I know that the store might be a money maker, but the food should be the focus..... Dafe read more

This is one of my favorite little breakfast spots. I have to eat here every time I visit Wrightwood. I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal either has anyone that I brought here. The portions are huge. I love how they change the entire decor so often. The people that work here are always so nice. read more

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Home of the largest french toast!! JK but the biggest french toast i had. Great friendly place to have a good meal. Ask for Alicia - !! Ohh they also have things for the vegetarian! read more

Thank you Kayla. The service was awesome since we walk in to the food that you suggested us to eat was perfect for me and my husband loved everything your customer service was the best thank you read more

Grizzly Cafe - Tim sandwich & Grizzly bear - American Near Me - Wrightwood, California

Jenny and Izzy were great. So friendly and efficient. The food was excellent and plentiful. I had the Chicken Salad Sandwich w/coleslaw. Also tried my friends Onion Rings....Yum! Great place post hike. Clean and available bathrooms. Don't look further, have lunch at Grizzlies. Added bonus there is a gift shop attached to the restaurant. read more

Best place for food in Wrightwood servers are friendly food is excellent dining experience is rustic gift shop is fun food prices are very reasonable you'll like this place good all year round easy to get to read more

A+ for excellent customer service! A+++ I ordered the salmon sandwich that had goat cheese. Interesting combination... and delicious. The bread had a lot of butter... that was the only downside of it. Fish and chips was also a great catch! After a motorcycle ride with around 20+ other bikers with us... they seated us outside... fast and friendly. read more

Having never been through Wrightwood before, I decided to stop in for lunch. It's a small town and this was the most prominent eatery. I liked it! It had a sort of warm, small town feel to the place and the food I had was good. I ordered the "Tim" sandwich, composed of jack cheese, a grilled chicken breast and avocado. It was moist and tasty. The decor was sort of homey/rustic and looked like a place you'd expect to find in a small ski resort area. Since the population of this burg is just north of 5000, the waitresses had good reason to seem familiar w/ most of the patrons during the time of the year when there's no snow on the ground. I am only giving Grizzly Cafe 4 stars rather than 5 b/c I was charged $1.25 to substitute cottage cheese for fries w/ my sandwich. Come on, folks! That was unnecessary ... Extra Bonus Points: This establishment has two wall mounted moose heads that face the main dining area. One of them moves a bit and is attached to a motion sensor. This was a huge hit w/ me b/c it reminded me of the cackling deer's head that tormented Ash (along w/ other pieces of animated furniture) in The Evil Dead II. read more

Was reading all the Yelp reviews and wanted to stop by this place and check it out. It was pretty busy but I figured it might because of the fantastic weather and I saw a lot of motorcyclists on the road. We waited 30 minutes for seats - we got there towards the end of the lunch rush so there was no one after us but about 6 groups of people before us. There is a little gift shop to look around while you wait. We finally got seated and the service took forever - just to even get a glass of water. From Yelp, I read that the BBQ sandwich was good so everyone got that. Sweet potato fries were extra but they were good. The sandwich was ok - not very impressed with the place. read more

Great little spot to grab some grub. I love taking quick day trips and discovering new places to add to my faves, and this one is new on the list. We've tried it a couple times now and the servers have always been great! They're following covid guidelines and there aren't many tables available, but we haven't had an issue getting a place to sit yet. The food is great! We've eaten from the breakfast and lunch menus so far and everything has been great. The French toast is delicious, although I don't know what kind of bread they use. It's so good, though! Eggs are LARGE, I believe I got 2 with my French toast and could only eat half. In fact, the portions are huge, I was only able to eat half of the entire meal; 1 of 2 pieces of French toast, 1 of 2 pieces of sausage, and half the eggs. Stuffed! Others in my group had zero complaints and from what I hear the chicken fried steak was phenomenal. The ambiance is... interesting. Very countryesque. Lots. Of. Deer. Heads!! I'm no hunter, I wont even kill spiders, so it's a bit odd to see so many heads in such a small area, but it fits the area... woodsy. Tables and chairs are cute log cabin style, but try to get a seat cushion otherwise your booty may be uncomfortable. Lots of vintage mountain sport equipment as decor which I love. Old ice skate and snow shoes, stuff like that, very cute. Again, the servers are great, friendly and attentive, getting whatever else is needed. The one small issue is the hostess... not nearly as friendly, not rude exactly, just... I dunno, blah. Not a big deal, maybe we just went on days she wasn't feelin' it, it happens, just felt like we were bothering her. We'll definitely be back, though! read more