I can't say enough good about this place. Beautiful setting, they've done a great job with an old gas station, got a great vibe, and definitely a welcoming place for community to gather. Nice options for breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Lovely looseleaf tea. Also featuring local artists with drawings and pottery. read more

This shop is what we've all been waiting for!! Finally specialty coffee that is fresh and smooth. I just found my new daily routine! read more

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Great coffee shop and fresh soups and sandwiches and usual pastries and brownies! Staff are nice and welcoming in this local establishment :) read more

Definitely the best coffee shop up in Crestline. Was pleasantly surprised that they had pour-over! Pastries looked good but they ran out about mid-day. Also the seating is a bit tight inside, but plenty of outdoor seating. Good coffee and very friendly staff! read more

Great cup of coffee, decent breakfast sandwich, great atmosphere. Love the old gas station location.

I normally don't write reviews but as a manager of a coffee shop myself, I feel the owners should have an idea of what their guest are experiencing. upon entering this morning 9/12/21@12pm there was a line out the door, you could tell they were busy. No problem, I waited in line and finally reached the front. Was not greeted one time. The girl up front ( no name tag. Orange-ish brown hair, had green nails) was clearly frustrated and very annoyed. She was very short with me and had a horrible tone in her voice. You could tell she didn't not want to be there. She was not only rude to me but to the ladies behind me who got their two drinks before I got me one latte! One guy actually brought his latte back in complaint that it tasted like hot milk.... What a surprise when I finally got my drink (med latte with 3 shots) and it tasted like barely any coffee. Overly sweet and not good. I over heard that who ever is normally in charge was gone for the weekend, and when asked who was in charged no one could come up with an answer and eventually one girl chimed in and said she's in the back right now. Whoever is in charge her not only needs to talk to the staff about being polite and just faking a smile in front of the customers as well as calibrate your machines so your not selling flavored milk. read more

Service was amazing, friendly and gracious barista - hence 4 stars. But, coffee was average and breakfast sandwich not great - pastries looked amazing I would go with those. read more

My husband and I have been up here over a year. Whenever we were out and about, Higher Grounds was already closed. We were excited yesterday to find it open when we stopped in. Ordered a coffee w a shot of espresso. Simple. I am truly sorry to say that it was the worst coffee we had ever had. Not sure what was wrong with it but it tasted terrible. Combination of burnt coffee, spoiled cream and cardboard. It was awful. We threw it out after two small sips. read more

We discovered this place through a poor review of another coffee shop in the area lol - good thing we found it on the first day of our long weekend because we came by each morning of our stay. The beverages were delicious and so were the pastries. My favorite was the chai cupcake (get it warmed up... sooooo good!!) They have a large outdoor deck seating area, their own parking lot, and everyone around was wearing a mask and staying more than 6 ft away. I highly recommend this spot. read more

My go to coffee spot in town when I want to treat myself to an extra dirty chai latte. Staff is always friendly, bright and chipper. The bar, kitchen, tables and counters are always kept clean and the ambiance is very open and welcoming. Always a good day when I can stop by for a beautiful coffee, thanks team I'll be seeing you soon. read more

My new coffee shop/stop when I'm in the area. It's clean, hip, lots of natural light, has a very good vibration plus the coffee is excellent. They also have delicious food. read more

BEST coffee around by far! They get their coffee from Arcade coffee roasters in Riverside, which legit has the best coffee I've ever had. Super friendly workers and cool, trendy atmosphere. Their baked goods and breakfast sandwiches are also amazing read more

I was going to stop by at the local fast food spot for a quick cup of coffee but I decided to finally give this place a try and I'm so glad I did. Their drip coffee is so good and flavorful. It is super nutty, more so than any freshly grounded coffee I've had or made before, and not bitter like a certain popular coffee shop chain. I didn't know that this is how coffee is supposed to taste. I live locally and I'll definitely be coming back to try their cappuccino and lattes as well as more of their regular coffee. Their coffee cake was super yummy too! read more

Love this place! Coffee is very good. The only downside is the service. SO SLOW. And I don't believe it's COVID related. The staff are nice but jesus could they possibly move any slower? It easily takes 20-30 minutes to order and get drinks. Maybe that's just mountain life, I don't know. Just be prepared to wait. read more

Nice atmosphere and good food. Need more coffee ideas though. Plain selection. Hope this place stays open for business for a long time!

Great coffee and great service. Higher grounds is the place to go when you need Coffee. Our men's group meets there every saturday and we are always pleased with the service we recieve. The pastries are awesome as well. read more

Very impressed with this gem. Very well kept and customer service was great. Coffee was good too ;)

The girls that work here are so sweet and their ice tea is sooooo yummy!!!! It's a win win

Oh my goodness! This is the best coffee ever! The staff is so nice, their customer service cannot be beat. I had a maple latte and a hazelnut latte with almond milk. Both were incredible. I was hesitant on trying the maple latte, but it was one of the best lattes I had ever had, Ashley did a great job making it. If you prefer a milk substitute; they have soy, almond, and coconut to choose from. You have plenty of options! The place was extremely clean and it is such a cute little coffee shop. The prices are fair, especially for the quality of coffee you are getting. They have plenty of baked goods to choose from as well (some options are gluten free and vegan!!). They just started offering FREE coffee and pastries on Sundays! What a great way to serve the community! I would definitely recommend this place to a friend. You have to try it if you have not gone! read more

Great lattes and food! We had to hang out for a while as we waited to check in to our cabin. Everybody was so friendly and accommodating!

Amazing coffee! The salted caramel latte is really good and you can tell they put a lot of heart in to making their coffee.

Since new ownership this cute little coffee shop serves the best tasting latte in lake gregory area. Great patio too. Friendly young croud and a good vibe. read more

Nice young ladies and a good cup of coffee. They were out of most pastries by the time I was there at 9 but thats probably on me for sleeping late. Happy to have a spot to grab a latte! read more

Really adorable, detail oriented, shabby chic vibe. Nice baristas, and not too busy, so great for working. High quality loose leaf that they'll make hot or iced. An overall find read more

What a great addition to Crestline! Had a roast beef sandwich for lunch. Excellent roast beef, great bread, nice portions. What a gem of a place. I will be coming back often. Stop by if you are visiting Crestline, you won't be sorry! read more

Great music and their iced mocha with oat milk was awesome! My husband liked their passion fruit spritzer.

We Love the coffee here. The Nutella and breakfast pastries are awesome! I like that they have seasonal flavors.

We stumbled into Higher Grounds in desperate need of coffee before our day at Lake Gregory, and I'm so glad we did! This is my new favorite coffee place in our local mountains. I ordered a decaf coconut milk mocha, and it was one of the best I've tasted... rich and creamy with just the right balance of sweetness. I really appreciate finding small-town coffee shops with alternative milks since I can't have dairy. It took awhile for the gals to make our beverages, but it was totally worth it. The space itself is also clean, modern, and inspired with both indoor seating and a cute outdoor patio. I wish they sold more swag, because I totally would have bought a shirt with their logo if they sold one! Well done, Higher Grounds. I'll be back. read more

This is an amazing coffee shop in Crestline, the food is amazing and coffee is great. They do fun little outdoor markets every now and then and show huge love for the community! read more

Stayed up in Arrowhead to get away from Christmas nonsense...stopped by Higher Grounds on the way home for some coffee and donuts. Great little place, the coffee was great and I had a tasty and fairly priced apple fritter. Heartily recommend stopping by in your travels. read more

Higher Grounds offers a quiet, peaceful, friendly atmosphere. They have some baked goods, and they plan to add sandwiches to the menu. The croissants are large and taste good. I haven't tried the other baked goods, but I plan to try them soon. I tried the plain coffee, and it was very good. Coffee is my first test of any food service. The lattes are also tasty. I like their vanilla latte. Last time I went there, I had a glass of orange juice, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was fresh squeezed from real oranges, not a bottled or frozen juice. They have some outdoor seating, as well as indoor tables. It's very cozy. read more

Wow, Higher Grounds Coffee was actually impressive. Small touches are nice. Everything I have ever purchased here has been fresh and tastes terrific. Staff is really friendly and will help you with everything. Higher Grounds Coffee... Can not ask for more. read more

Such friendly baristas and a nice location. I enjoy the patio. A really nice place for coffee and snacks. Or a breakfast sandwich or a sandwich at lunch time. read more

The coffee is good and the staff are nice. I like the atmosphere. They also have wifi and plug-ins.

Best Coffe on the entire mountain. Plus wonderful staff. Pastries are also very delicious.

Was driving by and pulled in for a cappuccino. Very friendly staff and the drink was great. Had driven over from Lake Arrowhead and if ever in area will stop again. A great addition to the area for sure! Like the name too very catchy. read more

Great little place! My partner and I stopped in on our way back home from our vacation. I had the oat milk latte and it was delicious! I recommend stopping in for some delicious coffee in this cute town read more

I was a bit disappointed. I decided to give this place a try on a Tuesday. I wanted to find a spot to enjoy a latte and a nice view. I drive from San Bernardino only for it to be closed. It was 9:30 am. Yelp said it was open. So I was sad. So I will give 2 stars. I liked that it was a block away from lake Gregory and I was able to drive around the lake on a cool crisp morning. read more

Not only they have delicious coffee and none coffee drinks but now they will be serving delicious sandwiches! I highly recommend it. read more

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One of my favorite places on the mountain. They are always hosting cool events and doing things that are cool for the younger people on the mountain. Super nice staff and great coffee. I also suggest trying out a sandwich because they are so good! read more