OMG. This place was fantastic. The owner and staff were very accommodating to our large group. The food was great and they had gluten free bread and the sandwichs were 3-4 inches tall and packed with yummy stuff. read more

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I don't even know how to start! Happy Mediums came highly recommended by Lucid Coffee (in the same shopping center); Lucid Coffee is incidentally also really amazing Coffee, so try that too. Anyway, my wife and I came in for the first time last week and ordered the avocado toast and the smoked fish toast. Since it was our first time, we also got a piece passion fruit pie. The avocado toast was hands down the best avocado toast we have ever had in our entire life, and my wife orders avocado toast at most places she goes to for brunch. This avocado toast is leagues better than anything else we have had. I will usually prepare myself smoked salmon and cream cheese on a bagel for breakfast, so naturally I ordered the smoked fish toast. I can't begin to tell you all of the amazing flavors and textures both of these dishes had. Absolutely divine! The service is amazing and they even gave us a complimentary piece of pie. This pie...OMG! This pie! My wife hates passion fruit, but this pie is her new guilty pleasure. Made in a way that is very reminiscent of key lime pie, this pie is sure to keep you coming back here! Since we are foodies, we went up to San Francisco for the weekend and partook in a pretty incredible food scene. It was good, but we couldn't wait to come back to Happy Mediums for another brunch! We came in today and ordered the roasted cauliflower and the classic hoagie (avocado). Both were absolutely delectable! The burst of flavors and textures were so complex that these dishes cannot be described as anything short of creative genius. We also had the French toast bread pudding to finish off the meal. You know how when you take a bite of something that is so surprisingly incredible that it knocks you back and makes you lose your train of thought?!?! Every single bite was like that! Each bite was more delectable than the last. There is seating inside and outside, which we have chosen to sit outside both times we have ate here. The restaurant is very clean, their coffee and tea is absolutely delightful and the atmosphere is light, fun, and friendly. I cannot recommend this place enough...really, I was stopping people in the parking lot to rave about how awesome this place is. Everyone that I know that has eaten here say the same thing...this food is life changing! read more

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Had the best Avocado Toast!! What a cute little spot!! Came after apple picking to grab some lunch and the food was great and I really appreciate you guys hand picking the eggs firmer eggs for me- it was truly the perfect toast. My friend has a gluten allergy and they were really accommodating, which we really appreciated. Truly worth checking out, I can't wait to go back. Thank you! read more

Happy Mediums - Avocado Toast and Smoked Fish gluten free Toast and gluten free toast with jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

Happy Mediums Is Anything But "Medium." Happy Mediums is the kind of café that quietly ruins your standards for all other cafés. At first glance, it's effortlessly cool--warm, inviting, and unpretentious in that we-know-what-we're-doing way. But then the food arrives, and suddenly this is no longer a casual stop. This is an experience. The muffaletta deserves its own standing ovation. Perfectly balanced, deeply flavorful, and generously layered, it's the kind of sandwich that makes you pause mid-bite because your brain needs a second to catch up. Savory, bright, satisfying--this is how a muffaletta is supposed to taste. And just when you think you've peaked... the passionfruit pie shows up and casually steals the show. Tart, silky, and beautifully restrained, it hits that rare sweet spot where dessert feels indulgent without being overwhelming. One bite turns into several, and suddenly you're considering ordering another "for later." (You won't wait.) The café-style vibe is relaxed but intentional, and the service is genuinely warm--friendly without hovering, knowledgeable without being pushy. It feels like a place run by people who care deeply about quality and somehow make it all look easy. Happy Mediums isn't trying too hard. It doesn't need to. It's confidently excellent, and that's what makes it special. If you're local, this should already be on your rotation. If you're visiting, make it a priority. Five stars, no hesitation. I'll be back--probably sooner than I should admit. read more

Happy Mediums - Muffaletta and passionfruit Passion Fruit Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

Delicious food, amazing customer service and a cute little space. Can't really ask for more. Plain and simple read more

Happy Mediums - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

Our daughter went to Happy Mediums and surprised hubby and I with this beautiful and delicious Muffaletta Sandwich! It tasted so fresh and made with love! And the bread is amazing! We would definitely eat there again! read more

Happy Mediums - The delicious Muffaletta Sandwich that was big enough for hubby and I to share! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

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Dearest Gentle Reader, Happy Medium delivered exceptional service...thoughtful, attentive, and delightfully ahead of every need. From playing a birthday song to a surprising us with a delicious passionfruit pie, every touch felt special. The sandwiches were hearty, the caesar salad perfectly chopped. I'd recommend in a heartbeat. Full belly, full heart read more

Happy Mediums - Muffaletta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

The food was absolutely amazing. It was very fresh and filling. I got the popular muffeleta. Completely filled with fresh cut meats and their homemade pickles. My kids got the Rueben and they couldn't stop talking about how great it was. The staff was super helpful and friendly. It's a small location with not a lot of seating but totally worth a visit! read more

Fabulous 5 star plus food experience! Delicious and tasty including the crispypotato, cauliflower sandwich and the marvelous muffaletta. Make sure to try both desserts, the passion fruit pie was good, but the bread pudding with lemony lime topping is one of the best desserts I have ever tasted! Thanks Bonnie. We shall return. read more

Give this place a chance if you're near! Their Ruben sandwich was absolutely fantastic. Passionfruit pie could use more passionfruit flavor but otherwise also delicious (cream topping was divine). I also appreciated getting called by a worker to notify me the drinks we ordered were out and to ask for what we would instead. Speaks to their amazing customer service. It seems like their crew love working there, and the food tastes like it! read more

Halfway through my Breakfast sandwich, I was already planning my next visit! The food was delicious, so fresh tasting. We also had the Muffuletta sandwich. They offer this one as a half, but get the whole so you have another one to enjoy the next day. Also, because we were first time guests, they included a slice of the passion fruit pie. Wow! It was tangy and creamy. So good! The service was friendly and welcomed. The space is small but very comfortable. Guests were kind about moving on and cleaning up after themselves so you can grab a table. Like I said, when can we make another visit to Happy Mediums? read more

I am a certified Chef and Le Cordon Bleu alumni. I own two French bakeries and I thank you for the amazing experience we have received today. We will be back again and again read more

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Love this place !! The ambiance the food and the people !! I can't wait to try it all ! It tastes so fresh and home made. The staff were so welcoming. read more

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This was such a great find. I can't say enough about the food and the service. Great quality and care. I ordered the Muffaletta sandwich and it was delicious. Since it was my first time they gave me a piece of the passion fruit pie for free. What a super nice gesture. They also threw in a generous portion of the shredded Caesar salad. Everything is fresh and delicious. Great experience and great food. I will be back. Also it's a cute little place. read more

Oh my god, that's gotta be the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The egg was so light and fluffy, it was *perfect*. The bread was incredible too. The sauce was standout. Order the "crispy potato" as well, you won't regret it I'll be back for sure Make the drive here, it's worth it. read more

The food was delicious! Owners are very kind and gave us a free piece of passion fruit pie. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Happy Mediums - Mozzarella & Pesto with Turkey - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

ABSOLUTE AMAZING eatery in calimesa! I tried their Brussels sprouts ceasar salad, grain bowl, avocado toast, and passion fruit tart. Every single item was incredibly delicious! Perfectly balanced in flavors and textures, this place does it right! You can taste how high quality their ingredients are and each dish is made with love! I was blown away by their passion fruit tart with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfectly sweet and tart passion fruit filling and a torched meringue on top. This tart will live rent free in my mind. Please support this local eatery, you won't be disappointed! There's free parking in their lot and the prices are amazing! read more

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Food was fantastic and flavorful! Service was awesome! Very friendly and welcoming, took time to describe things and answer our questions. We will definitely be back. The avocado toast was the best I've ever had. The passion fruit pie was delicious and so flavorful. Family members also enjoyed the smoked fish toast and the Ruben. We will definitely be back! read more

Happy Mediums - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

YUM! My husband and I were pleased to learn about Happy Mediums while we were at Village Bakery. The sandwiches here are quality! They don't skimp on anything. I loved the ham and butter, and my husband said the muffuletta was amazing. We can't wait to try more! Service here is super friendly, you can tell they are passionate about what they do, and they are excited for you to be there. The inside is cheery, bright, and clean. Plenty of parking available, too! Great shop, great location. read more

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Ahhhh finally a local spot that feels like you're having brunch in downtown Redlands. The vibes, food, and service here - how lucky to be so close to a gem like this. There were lots of vegetarian and healthy options as well which we appreciated since there are not many local restaurants nearby that gives such a variety of options. We ordered an avocado toast, breakfast sandwich, and grain bowl for our first visit. Each item just felt very well thought out, fresh, and you can just tell by the way the dishes were presented that food is a passion for the masterminds behind these dishes. I loved that that while their focaccia bread was made in house, they used the bread from Village Bakery a few stores down as well (definitely appreciate a small business who also supports other small businesses!). We also got to try a slice of passion fruit pie which the owner, Shay, said he gave to all first time customers and OMG AMAZING!! I have never tasted anything like that before with such vibes flavors and for sure, will be ordering this delicious treat again. My family and I will definitely be back at Happy Mediums to support a small business that chose to open their doors locally in Calimesa. Looking forward to trying other options in the menu in the near future! read more

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WOW! This place is amazing! If you like unique and fresh flavors this is the spot! I had the Tri tip, my 7yo had the sausage breakfast and my 9yo the muffaletta sandwich. Each one was perfect and the kids really enjoyed all the flavors. We received a complimentary slice of passion fruit pie and again amazing. Price may seem high but it's really not for what you're getting. I'm so glad to have found this spot and will be coming back. read more

Happy Mediums - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

Cozy and intimate neighborhood sandwich shop offering a great selection of breakfast and lunch selections. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Best spot is the table by the window, good spot to hang out alone or with a friend. Sandwich portions are big and you could easily share.... If you're willing to share. This will definitely be my go to place for delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, dessert and lemonade. read more

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I went back today. It was incredible. I just can't describe how amazing their cauliflower flatbread sandwich was. It boggles the mind. read more

Happy Mediums - Cauliflower flatbread is insanely good!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

Happy Mediums is the sandwich and food shop in the former Village Bread location in Calimesa. It is outstanding. We had the avocado toast, breakfast sandwich (with the house-made sausage) and the crispy potato. All excellent. This will be our first of many visits. My Gen-Z daughter said the avocado toast was the best she's ever had, and noted the extras on this one - a passion fruit puree and a mild chili oil. Of course it used Village Bread for its sourdough base. It looked fabulous. The owner noted their pagers reach to Village Bread and even to George's Market next door. So you can put in your order, shop for your goods at the two other places, and grab your sandwich afterward when it's ready! If you're into locally-sourced ingredients, and savory recipes that will surprise you, then this is the place for you. read more

A local gem We ordered a few sandwiches to-go and everything was absolutely delicious! The pimento cheese sandwich is full of flavor and just melts in your mouth, the ham and butter sandwich is perfect in every way, and the muffaleta is impressive in size, beautifully put together,0 and packed with flavor. All of the ingredients are spectacular and the locally sourced bread from Village Bakery located a few doors down is an absolute plus! Can't wait to return! read more

Happy Mediums - Inside seating area! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

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I use yelp constantly for reviews, but rarely leave one. So when I first saw that Happy Mediums had. 5.0 rating across 100+ reviews I couldn't believe it. Every single review is spot on. This was my first time here, and the owner came out to deliver my food and greet me. He then proceeded to ask if this was my first time here and said "First timers get pie for free". How could I say no? The Breakfast Sandwich is perfect. The pie is perfect. The atmosphere is perfect. The servers and service is excellent. This place deserves and earned all the 5 star reviews. read more

Delicious sandwiches, soup, crispy potato, salad and desserts. Every single dish was a banger. Our family loved the comfy vibe of the shop and the service was so kind and friendly. read more

Happy Mediums catered a celebration of life at my home. Dealing with Bonnie was a sheer pleasure. She made recommendations and some modifications to their sandwiches to arrive at a perfect array of flavors and selections. They delivered exactly at the time promised, and plated all the selections onto serving trays very efficiently. The presentation was beautiful and they provided a description of each item on cards, so everyone knew what they were selecting. Everyone was blown away with the food. I was surprised to see that Bonnie brought to-go containers, but it was a brilliant idea because many of the guests took advantage. Everyone was happy to bring leftovers home to share with others, or continue the fantastic taste sensation for themselves. read more

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Eat anything, eat EVERYTHING! It's all delicious, stopped in on our way to Coachella & we're so glad we did. Coolest little place, great music playing, small indoor but perfect place to sit & grab a bite on a sunny day. Can't wait to stop in again next time we're out that way! read more

Wonderful brunch with my mom and super delicious meal. Got my pimento sandwich hot and grilled versus cold. They have gluten free bread for my mom since she needs that. The crispy potato flavors sOoooo good. read more

Happy Mediums - Pimento Cheese Sandwich & Crispy Potato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

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Our food was amazing! One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. We got it with a sausage patty, & the aioli was perfect. We also got the muffaletta, which had such refreshing flavors. The service was amazing as well, you could tell how knowledgeable the staff was about the menu & they made sure everything was perfect. Will definitely recommend this place & absolutely have to come back to try the desserts, they looked amazing but we were too full to try them! read more

Happy Mediums - Muffaletta Sandwich & Breakfast Sandwich So delicious and filling! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calimesa, California

I'm driving from LA to Palm Springs and used yelp to find this place. The food service and the ambience are killer. Gabriel was super friendly. Music was good. The accommodated my picky order with a smile. I met owners and while not sure on her name, she was extremely awesome. I see why this place is top-notch. 5 Place is amazing and a great place to stop on the way to Palm Springs if you don't live around here I would Stop in. I missed the breakfast, but hopefully I'll get that next time. Good place for sure!!! read more

Love this place! Friendly service and great fresh food. Cute little cafe style location. read more

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The food was excellent the service was next level. They were so nice to me and my wife explained the food , just above and beyond. We will definitely be back and totally recommend this place! read more

Wonderful little cafe. Clean modern decor. Friendly and helpful service. We had the reuben sandwich and the mozzarella pesto hot sandwich. Great value. Fresh and tasty. Got a free slice of passion fruit pie as first time customers and it was delicious not too sweet but just right. We will certainly be back read more

Delicious food! Friendly staff! New favorite place. Cannot wait to try more entrees here :)

Holy Crap, that was easily the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. I'm extremely picky and everything about that sandwich was perfect. I'm usually a DIE HARD sourdough guy but whatever bread they used on that breakfast sandwich was outstanding. The place is a little small but man, was the food good. I hate when 5 star locations disappoint and this one definitely didn't. The girl at the front counter was very kind and helpful as well giving me a free first timer pie. 5 stars easily, can't wait to try some more of their sandwiches. read more

I never write food reviews, but this place was SO GOOD I had to write one! They're serving up some of the best sandwiches around. I've been looking for a great local sandwich shop for so long, and Happy Mediums has been there hiding in plain sight. It's now the most recommended sandwich shop for me to share with everyone I know. I don't know what kind of magic they're working in that kitchen, but MAN ARE THEY KILLING IT! All the sandwiches are great! read more

Had a lovely experience! The customer service is great and the food was tasty! Ordered the hoagie with turkey breast meat...and ordered a slice of passion fruit pie. Very yummy! Will come back! read more

Fresh and delicious! A small place with a limited menu but cannot beat it for well presented, delicious food. I had the muffuletta sandwich, it tasted fresh with beautiful flavoring. It was pricey, $19+ for just the sandwich, no sides. Was it worth it? Yes! But will not be able to go as often as I would like with that price tag. read more