As newer full-time residents, we find Crestline Cafe part of our home. The food is outstanding…read more Prime rib special is everything special! Generous portions, included! The real part of Crestline Cafe comes from the community. The servers, every one who works there are warm, friendly, professional. It's always a treat to have Paige as our server. She's become part of our Crestline family!

Decided to stop by here for a quick brunch before heading home from Pinecrest and one of the guides…read moresuggested Crestline Cafe. Arrived with a party of 4 and there was a short wait to get seated. There's about a total of 12 or so tables but it was moving at a decent pace. Unfortunately things went south from there. Got seated and the waiters were pretty fast and attentive. I had an early breakfast so decided to go with the lunch Patty Melt as it was a restaurant house specialty. Friends ordered the BBQ sandwich and Ragin Cajun. It took almost 30+ minutes for the food to come out and most of the meats came out very dried for some reason. The fries were fabulous though. Decor is very mountain diner-esque but clean and comfy. Maybe what we ordered was not exactly their specialty as I saw lots of people eating breakfast. But the lunch menu was just not it on Sunday sadly. Was so hungry from the long wait that I even forgot to take photos of my food.

The food was very tasty and service was efficient and friendly, therefore I recommend this…read morerestaurant with no reservations.

First time trying out this Diner and it was one of the best breakfast I've ever had. I had the…read morechile verde omelette and my girlfriend had a pancake breakfast. Everything was a 10/10. The sausage was delicious and the serving was huge. This will definitely be my go to spot. I highly recommend it. Customer service was also amazing. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

I stayed in GVL for the weekend, and we stopped by here for dinner on the way back home. It was not…read morepacked, but 1/3 the tables were full on a Sunday night which is a good sign. This is a low-key, "local vibe" kind of diner ~ do not go here for ambiance or high end cuisine. That said, the server was friendly and helpful with the menu. We both had burgers and fries/onion rings - I had the Ortega burger with cheddar cheese, 5/5, SO GOOD!! WILL GET AGAIN!!! I knew the burger would be good, this place is your "typical diner" - however, I was actually blown away by it!! Fries and onion rings were delicious too!! Salty, crunchy and perfectly cooked. Ranch sauce was fire too. My BF has been eating at this place for years now, and has nothing but good things to say about this place as well. We can't wait to go back soon and try the Mexican food, as our server recommended trying that cuisine. Based off these experiences and the friendly head nod from the cook as we left - we'll be back and will try something new. I actually look forward to trying breakfast there as well, at some point soon, as I heard the people seated behind us talking how good their waffles and pancakes are. Please try this establishment, I hope you enjoy as much as we did!

One of my favorite breakfast options in the Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear area. I live in Los…read moreAngeles, so it's great to find a retro, SoCal diner up in the mountains that reminds me of back home. The food portions here are very generous, and the pricing is extremely fair. Just like any diner the menu is very large and has a lot of great options on it. Service was very fast and friendly, and they are true champions with staying on top of the drink refills. There is a large free parking lot right in front so parking is very easy and close. Inside is pretty small, they have about six booths and twice as many counter seats so if it is busy, you may have to wait a little bit, but it will be worth it. For this visit, I chose the Chili Cheese Omelette and really liked it. I wish it would've had less beans and more meat but overall I can't complain because I finished the entire thing. They also do four eggs for their omelettes so it is a bit larger than you will usually get. As mentioned the coffee is great and they will continue the refills the second you need it. It's located in sleepy Running Springs, which is in between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. It's less than a 10 minute drive from both locations so it is a really great option for breakfast when visiting. We will be back next time we are visiting the mountains.

Stockade Grub & Whiskey has quickly become one of my favorite places in Crestline. The moment you…read morewalk in, the vibe feels warm, rustic, and welcoming. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and really makes you feel like part of the community. The food is consistently great, but my absolute favorite is the brisket -- perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor every single time. And if you come on the weekend, the live band takes the whole experience to another level. Great music, great food, great people... it's the perfect combo. It's the ideal spot to relax after a long day, hang out with friends, or enjoy a good meal on the mountain. If you're in the area, you definitely need to stop by. Highly recommended!

I loved the staff at Stockade Grub and Whiskey! It was a full house and we had a party of 5 but…read morethey did what they could to sit us down as fast as possible. We opted to sit outside and they turned on all of their outdoor heaters for us, even though we're were initially the only ones out there. It was a cold night but the heaters made it comfortable. I ordered the chicken tenders and fries. One of my friends ordered the bacon bbq burger with onion rings. We split these plates so we could both try two different dishes. I accidentally ordered a buffalo sauce instead of the bbq for my nuggets, and I was not a fan of the sauce. It was a dark sauce with too much smokiness to it. My friend ordered a side of bbq and that one was much better. The tenders are crispy and pair well with their bbq sauce or their ranch. The burger was also tasty. Fries were okay and I did not like their onion rings. They had a different taste to them. I couldn't put my finger on the flavor but it wasn't good in my opinion. My other friend ordered mozzarella sticks, and they were not good. No cheese pull, and it honestly tasted like moderately fried string cheese. The food took a really long time to come out. I know they were busy, but once the food came, we inhaled it because of how hungry we were. The vibes there are excellent though. We really enjoyed the music and the staff were fantastic. I still recommend making a pit stop here if you're ever in the Crestline area.

The Villager Coffee Shop is the kind of place that makes you glad you stopped--classic diner…read morecomfort with a real hometown feel. The staff is consistently upbeat, the cooks move like a well-oiled team, and everything comes out the way you want diner food to come out: hot, familiar, and satisfying. It genuinely feels family-owned--not in a gimmicky way, but in the way people greet you, check in on your table, and serve your food with a smile. Locals roll in happy, chat a little, and you can tell this spot is part of the rhythm of Blue Jay. If you want the classic diner experience--easy, friendly, always solid--this is it.

TL;DR: be prepared for a wait. great service and probably the best breakfast in town?…read more Came on a Thursday morning and were surprised to see a wait. Put our name down and had to wait ~30min which was fine since we just window-shopped the nearby shops Ordered: - Corned beef hash (4.5/5): delicious flavor but wish there was a bigger portion of corned beef especially when compared to the hash brown. tip: ask for a hard fry to get extra texture - short stack pancakes (3/5): pancake texture was alright but not particularly special. Being covered in whipped cream doesn't help. Decent value though if you're fueling up Would definitely come back if we're back in town Cheers, Villager Coffee!

My first time at the Cedar Glen Malt Shop and I LOVED IT!!! It's a 50's styled diner with the…read moremusic, decor, fantastic food, and great smiles! When it comes to burgers, this place came to play hard ball! They serve up 1/3 lb Angus beef that is absolutely tasty! I had the "Hudson Hornet" - a mushroom & Swiss burger with all the fix'ns. Dripping with deliciousness! The grilled onions really complete the burger (comes with). All of their burgers look great! My son had the Chevy Impala - a bacon cheeseburger with their awesome onion rings and bbq sauce. A MUST have at the Cedar Glen Malt Shop is their ice cream! They use THRIFTY's Ice cream!! Whether you go for their shakes, malts, reg ice cream or go big and get their Banana Royale (I did) or the banana split, you won't be disappointed or hungry! Another note worth mentioning, they offer a gracious Military discount. Just ask. Parking can be difficult to find especially right when they open. I've noticed people pretty much park wherever they can. This place is also very popular with the locals. Thank you Audrey & Candy for the great experience! The staff their love their job and it shows!! Happy 80th Anniversary Cedar Glen Malt Shop, I wish you guys many, many more wonderful years serving some of the best 50's Diner food around! I'll be seeing you soon!

A true Arrowhead gem (or nearby, we were staying in Running Springs). If you find yourself craving…read morea good burger with a clean, comfortable atmosphere, this cute 50's-themed diner is the place for you. The dining room is clean, comfortable and open. Service was quick and friendly...but the highlight was the food! Their homemade fries and perfectly battered onion rings were hot, fresh and tasty! The burgers were juicy and flavorful, but a tad on the greasy side - which was our only "negative". However, the real star of the show was their banana split! Our son had never had one before and this was the perfect banana split to set the bar! Not only was the presentation awesome, but the ice cream, banana and toppings all complimented each other perfectly (except I would say no sprinkles next time, not a fan of sprinkles). Their vanilla malt was creamy and perfect as well! Cedar Glen Malt Shop is definitely a solid diner to get your burger, malt/shake fix!

El Jefe Steve is a master at his craft, we have made this place a weekly event in our home…read more His food is incredible, fresh made patties made with the perfect meat blend. From the home made ketchup to the Mac and cheese balls, the menu is dialed in down to the last detail. Steve is a one man machine and takes customer service to heart! He treats everyone life family! 0

We had this food truck cater our facility for lunch. Horrible service, unorganized and…read moreunprofessional. My co worker and I didn't end up getting our food. We waited 40 minutes and they were serving numbers 14/15, we were numbers 32/33. So another 40+ minutes? We ended up leaving. Another co worker who was first in line ordered a burger, well done, got a pink patty. I hate to leave a bad review, but I have to be honest and warn others. I don't recommend this food truck for a large company lunch in, maybe if the crowd was small, which at this point was small because only one department was out, maybe they would be able to manage better. We were so excited for this lunch. What a let down.

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"!

My partner and I stopped by for brunch on the way home from Lake Arrowhead, and we're so sad that…read morethis place isn't closer to us! Honestly one of the best American style breakfasts we've had, and service was very friendly. Plus the price was great! The pancakes were our fav by far, fluffy and delicious.

Don't let the location in San Bernardino fool you, this spot is actually a hidden gem. The place…read moreitself feels a little old and outdated, not gonna lie, but once the food hits the table, you forget about all that. Everything is simple, well made, and priced right. Honestly, how can you complain about good food that doesn't try to rob you? Service was also on point. Friendly, attentive, and they actually make you feel welcome, which is rare these days. This is one of those places where you come in with low expectations and leave impressed. Just go try it for yourself.

I was here yesterday and it's our go to spot after the range. The staff are always friendly and the…read moreportion to price ratio is great. I tried something new which was the Hobo skillet. I love a bisket so had that by itself. No gravy please. Lol. Food was decision. Thank you ladies for a great experience.

The food proportions are huge so I would recommend splitting dishes with other party members. It…read morewas pretty tasty as well. However, idk if my nose was off that day but the restaurant smell kind of threw me off. Would maybe come again if it smelled cleaner.