The raisin bread French toast is excellent. Bread is homemade and covered with a rum raisin sauce. My nine-year-old granddaughter loves the club sandwich. She says all the ingredients taste very fresh. Her mom's favorite is the chopped salad. Again the ingredients are fresh, the dressing is homemade and delicious. Her dad likes the breakfast with fresh homemade bread, eggs cooked perfectly, potatoes and all the trimmings. We have never had a bad meal. The servers never rush you. They are usually on top of things refilling drinks and attending to your needs. The prices are reasonable. The Decor is homey. Many of us locals come here on a regular basis. It is good to see the familiar faces of all the waitresses and hostess. I also love that they let allow a local business to advertise in the restroom. It is a positive for the local economy. read more

Haven't been back for awhile and this place definitely did not disappoint. Took my sister and nephew for a breakfast run , Even though was about a 55 min drive - But definitely definitely worth it for the pumpkin pancakes made from fresh Purée with a not too sweet buttery toffee sauce to drizzle . I skipped the syrup since it didn't need any additional touch . Staff is friendly and spot is a cute design not too far from the Apple Farm. A hidden gem in Yucaipa . read more

Kopper Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Good food! Sat outside and I was still able to enjoy with COVID rules and regulations.

The Kopper Kettle Kafe is a cozy and quaint little place located in upper Yucaipa. It's next door to the Yucaipa Bike Center on Yucaipa Blvd. They have great All-American breakfast options and the prices are good too. Parking is limited, and if you go on a weeKend you could have a short wait. The staff is friendly and the service is good!! read more

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The food here is amazing and the staff are great. Awesome, fast service and great food. You can't go wrong. The Pumpkin Pancakes are a bucket list item for sure read more

The Pumpkin pancakes were great. Big portions so we decided to share a two egg breakfast and two pancakes and there was a little left to take home. Service was great. read more

Terrific place. Interesting ambiance featuring painted wall scapes and scenes feeling warm and interesting Food is home style but huge portions And Great! Prices are right and staff is also fantastic. We are coming back for sure. read more

Food is great when you pick up your food it does take longer then usual then our food is left back there and gets cold this is ridiculous won't be coming back that's fersure horrible service read more

Food is a 3, service is a negative 2 = 1. I live down the street and been here countless times. The service is remarkably bad. It's not that they're rude, they are just easily overwhelmed and incompetent. The Good: Breakfast is decent. The butter rum sauce for French toast, waffles, pancakes is their claim to fame. Everything is else is pretty standard. The Bad: Service and parking! If you have a party over 4, 1 of you are sure to have a bad experience. Your food will be late, cold, partially served, forgotten. (Especially your toast) Tip: Go in a small group. If you can't find parking right away this is your cue to go elsewhere. read more

The food is whatever's , The price is a little high.. and the 80s decor is like ok, I don't get it.. it's just weird!!

My family has been going here for years. Great place if you're looking for a country style meal. The pork chops are my favorite. My nieces love the Mickey pancakes, my mother loves the waffles, the breakfast burritos are a favorite of my nephews, the skillets are always a good choice. Oh and if you get lucky enough to try their pastries, you're in for a treat! It's great home style cooking. I'm there a handful of times a month and would recommend. Liv read more

Will never be returning to this place. Waitresses had disgusting attitudes entire time serving us. Felt very judged the second I walked in. Do not recommend if you are a minority. Very unwelcoming environment. read more

Dining room w/character. Good coffee (& Coke, not Pepsi). Great service. Good variety. Excellent eggs Benedict. Wonderful pumpkin pancakes. Homemade strawberry jam. 8 out of 10 biscuits . Your wife has to tell you "don't lick the plate" good gravy (seriously. awesome gravy). Family of four gets all they want (and more ) for $55 (with generous tip). Check and mate. 5-star breakfast ALL THE WAY! read more

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Had chicken fried steak was very good as was service. Raisin bread was really good too. Bathrooms were clean but out of soap. Very relaxing atmosphere. read more

Been coming here since 1995. If I could split the ratings by giving the food 4 stars and the service and attitude of the owner (Stacy) and the waitresses 1 star, I most certainly would. I always returned because the food is decent. It's not super fantastic but it's pretty good for Yucaipa and the location is good. The staff, especially the owner has always been my issue. To say she is unfriendly is an understatement as I used to go there 2-3 times a week and not once did she ever say hello or nice to have you or thanks for coming back. She completely ignored me and treated me like I was invisible. I just kinda blew it off and figured she was a man hater. The 2-3 stops a week collapsed into 2-3 trips every couple of months. It's now 2017 and to date the owner has still not even said hello. 22 years of eating at her cafe and I don't even deserve an acknowledgment. Recently, actually this morning I noticed one of the long time waitresses had some attitude. I'd call myself a regular but after the snotty attitude I witnessed today, I think I'm gonna call it a day and patronize another cafe. I can go several other places without the bitchy attitude and hateful mouth of some waitress that hates her job. I also am one of those people that over tip because waiting on the public and being on your feet is a very tough job. I even over tip when I get treated less than what I expect because I figure these gals have it rough and I respect what they do. But I think I've had enough of the Kopper Kettle. read more

Very clean and nice workers great food and warm atmosphere wonderful baked cinnamon rolls with yummy frosting this has turned out to be one of yucaipa"s lost treasures I must reccomend the spinach and mushroom omelet with homemade biscuit and gravy better then any I have had thanks kopper kettle you made my day!! read more

Kopper Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

They were able bake a fresh apple crumb pie today, for my grandma's 91st birthday. It was still warm. This is honestly, one of the best apple pie's we have ever eaten. We appreciate the love we tasted. Thank you. read more

I want to give this place a good review, but I can't. I keep giving them chances to prove me wrong. This 3rd attempt I'm giving up. Food is good...service is horrible. This last occasion was a busy day. My family was seated right before a rush. We sit down and wait about 15 minutes before anyone comes over to give us menus or take a drink order. Meanwhile 3 other large parties that came in long after us get seated, get drinks, and get their orders taken. Our food is finally out to us about 50 mins after arriving. All of the parties that came in after us are gone and I'm shoveling food into my mouth so I can make it to work on time. The server claims the cook is slow or something to that effect. Doesn't explain why we sat unattended for 15 mins. Not the first time this has happened here, but it is the last. Moved on! read more

This review is not about the food, it is about the service. The food was fine, even good and deserves the four stars that this restaurant currently has. The service, however is abysmal. This was our third time visiting the Kopper Kettle and we had hoped that the service would get better but it just got worse. No drink refills, finished my whole breakfast before getting my side of toast and careless, rude employees. To top off our experience, my boyfriend found a plastic lid at the bottom of his drink (see photo) after drinking it. We will not be returning. read more

Kopper Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

I love the butter rum French toast it's my favorite. I get it every time so I can't really review any of the other food. My husband and son get different things every time we go and they are never disappointed. read more

This place never impressed me. Atmosphere feels very strange. food was ok.

I live in Yucaipa and have been to this establishment numerous times and have had nothing but good things to say about the food, but...., today the service was the worst! I blame the waitress totally, very disrespectful, rude. Waited soooo long for our order after having inquired once already and told 2 more minutes and then to have her converse with the next table over for greater than 5 min, when food arrived, COLD!!! Needless to say this waitress had sneezed into her hand upon taking our order and never once went to wash her hands before heading back to kitchen, disgusting!!! Yucaipa consists of a greater population of geriatrics , many are immuno compromised, this is very unsanitary and a means of spreading disease within a small community. Hand washing is #1 in aiding in preventing the spread of disease!!! read more

I love Kopper Kettle! They have a big variety of food. Breakfast is one of my favorites. And the Holiday pies are wonderful I alway order 3. The Kettle is only open for Breakfast and lunch. I believe the close at 2:00. Staff is courteous and very helpful. read more

Maybe because am a person of color? I arrived her early Saturday morning with my step mother and step brother who are Caucasian. We waited over 35 minutes to find out that the gentlemen never wrote our name down. The feeling of uneasiness was frustrating for me. I was completely uncomfortable with this place. There was a bunch of other people walking around and this old man tap my shoulder asking "to not step on his dog tails" personally I saw the animal and would not. A party of four decided to intrude in on our conversation and made rude remarks after. Personally this joint is beautifully put together and well managed but my expectations are at Lin. I won't ever come back. Even if am in this small town again. I won't. read more

One of the best restaurants in Yucaipa. Very homey and comfortable atmosphere. Customer service is always on point. The food is no different... simply AMAZING! The drinks come in mason jars too, which is a nice extra touch read more

Always have loved their food, always there for their community, not overly priced and great service. Highly recommend!

The device was slow, servers didn't feel welcoming and the food was just okay. I couldnt recommend this spot.

This is our second time eating here. The first time was too long ago. Never left a review but I remember the food was really good. Today, I was reminded how good they really are. Actually, way better than last time. But why give 4 stars only, I would have given 10 stars if they did something during the pandemic when everything was closed, like clean and renovate the whole place. The first thing I noticed when I entered was not the smell of their really good food but the smell of grease from their kitchen. And that smell is everywhere in the restaurant and sticks to clothing and hair. The floors are beaten up and totally needs deep cleaning. The whole place is really in dire need of deep cleaning. Most of the restaurants renovated and cleaned during the pandemic. And reopened with fresh clean smell. But not this place. Still have a lot of patrons though because of great service and great food. read more

For more than 14 years, the Kopper Kettle Kafe & Katering Co. has been serving fresh, delicious and quality breakfast and lunch items to a throng of loyal customers. The fairly large country-looking restaurant is a popular hangout for many people who eat here three to four times a week and use the restaurant to socialize. Choosing a breakfast item is no easy task. The menu is features large selections of traditional as well as original dishes that scream out "choose me!" After reviewing the menu for what seemed an eternity, I decided to try the raisin bread French toast for $6.75, the veggie omelet for $7.95, and the signature pumpkin short stack for $6.95. The French toast starts off with three thick slices of homemade raisin bread that is dipped into an egg bath, fried on both sides and topped with a delicious warm butter rum sauce. The bread is sensational and it is no wonder this is one of their best sellers. Quick note: check my Yelp profile for extended coverage of this and other great restaurants. Also, let's stay in touch! Add me as a Yelp friend to talk and share tips about the best eats in the Inland Empire! Ok, now back to the food :) The three-egg omelet features Swiss and cheddar cheese along with fresh carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and squash and served with a choice of home fries or hash browns and homemade biscuits or toast. The omelet was very good and was a good healthy choice since there was not an over abundance of cheese in it. The most talked about item on the menu is their outstanding two large pancakes with a wonderful pumpkin flavor topped with a incredible sweet and rich butter toffee sauce, whipped cream and walnuts. The pancakes were fluffy and a true culinary award-winning dish. After being spoiled by three excellent breakfast dishes, I was hoping the lunch items I ordered were as good as what I just sampled, lucky for me, they indeed were just as great. Next came the chicken fried steak for $8.25, a large crisp tenderized cube steak breaded and fried until crisp and topped rich creamy country gravy, and served with two eggs and choice of potatoes and breads. I appreciate that they make this item from scratch and not the frozen premade ones many restaurants sell. Another great dish was the turkey club sandwich for $8.50, a masterful combination of an ample portion of fresh oven-roasted turkey breast, crisp bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato slices and American and Swiss cheese on three pieces of toasted sourdough bread. The sandwich was cut into six pieces. The sandwiches were massive and are difficult for anyone to bite into it, even those with "big mouths." This sandwich was absolutely one of the best I have had and came with an equally large portion of fries. Rounding out the feeding frenzy was the terrific tri-tip sandwich for $9.95, including tender and tasty slices of tri-tip served on a roll with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions and fries. The tri-tip was tender, juicy and nicely seasoned but the only change that I would make is to ask for grilled onions instead of the raw onions since I think caramelized onions would add even more flavors to the sandwich. Make sure you save room for the unique freshly made waffle with creme brule and topped with fresh berries or the popular strawberry shortcake. Another treat is the homemade marshmallows served with their hot chocolate. You sure don't find that too often. They also sell a variety of pies, cakes and other delightful baked goods that you can purchase on the way out. Owner Sue Gray, her daughters Stacie and Heidi and the rest of their talented and friendly staff really care about the quality of the food, and all of the staff go out of their way to make all of their customers feel like family. I know I sure did! read more

The food here is really good. Homemade bread is great. Pancakes are great. The bad- prices are a bit high. Breakfast food is about the cheapest food to make and an omelette should not cost upwards of ten bucks and then 2.50 for a drink. Also bad is the service. Very slow and kind of rude with fake niceness. I kind of stopped coming here because the waitresses are not particularly friendly. At all. With the exception of Victoria the hostess. She's great. All in all, we will stay with our usual breakfast spot, Kafe Royale in Calimesa. Better prices, MUCH better service. Good food too. read more

Hit and miss depending on when you go. I've eaten here for breakfast about 8 times and I've noticed that when there's a full house the quality really drops. The wait staff has a tendency to forget you exist even before they've taken your order. I've also had some pretty questionable tasting food that felt rushed or perhaps say too long. That being said I've also had some pretty decent meals that are typical of a home style restaurant. Overall, the gamble is not worth the reward. Take your chances if there aren't many people there. If it's packed go somewhere else. read more

We've been going to the Kopper Kettle since 2003 and return for the excellent dishes prepared. They have some of the best chicken-fried steak you'll find in this area. I'd like to present a concern has always been there...and something so basic I'm amazed the staff has never learned (think "waitressing 101") that I think the Kopper Ketle doesn't really care about or it'd change: You have to specify, when ordering coffee/tea, "Can you please bring creamer and sweeteners?" I know this sounds stupid, but for Christ's sake, it's like going to a restaurant and having to say "Can I have silverware with that?" No kidding. It's NEVER CHANGED. To this date, instead of bringing sweetener and creamer for coffee--a pretty standard deal given it's a breakfast-lunch place--it's nearly unbelievable to me that we have to ask 9 of 10 times because the staff will bring you your coffee without anything else. Kopper Kettle, can you get a clue that even a new teenage waiter/waitress would figure out after a week on the job? Thanks & thanks for the otherwise excellent grub. read more

This is one of those local favorites that serves your typical "diner" fare that's anything but typical. Take for instance the pumpkin pancakes...melt-in-your-mouth, pumkin spice and cinnamon goodness in every bite. The slab turkey in the Monte Cristo sandwiches are moist and delicious. Whatever you order, be sure to top it with some of the homemade strawberry jam. Actually, the menu is 90% homemade, and the owner hires local students to wait tables. At prices less than chain diners, this spot is the gem of Yucaipa! read more

We do love the food but they seem to have horrible seating order for wait staff.. the same wait staff may have tables in opposite sides of the restaurant .. takes forever to get the food but luckily it's good once it arrives. The owner seriously needs to read these reviews and re-evaluate the service efficiency & I'm sure their staff would get bigger tips and overall, everyone would be happier ! read more

This has been our go-to breakfast place for over a year. The service has gotten much better lately and the food is always good. The rum raisin french toast, the avocado bacon omelette and the special breakfast (simple items) are my favorites. Arrive early for breakfast because it gets crowded pretty early. read more

A friend and I went in today during lunch and had probably the worst experience I've ever had here. My friend and I had both ordered breakfast burritos that typically come with fruit as the side. When my friend expressed that she had a fruit allergy, the server was rude and rushed her into making a decision into changing her side and failed to inform us that there would be an up-charge that came with changing her side. After dropping off our food, she failed to come back to the table to check on us. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish my food because the burrito that I received large chunks of meat in it and I'm a vegetarian. She also left our water glasses empty for the majority of our trip and never offered a refill. All of this being said, I'm definitely hesitant to return. read more

Really love the newest servers! They are cheery and on it! Pumpkin pancakes are a must. Cinnamon raisin toast a must. Everything else is just as good. Full menu and good baked goods. read more

The food is sometimes good but I'm always left with a nasty taste in my mouth from the awful service. Most of the older ladies that have been there for years are so RUDE! I really hate coming here because the wait is too long, which would be fine, but since these ladies are so unpleasant it does not make it worth it. Last time we were here our bacon was so burnt, the waitress didn't even comment on the uneaten bacon. This place should learn some hospitality, because it is lacking. read more

1.) Ambiance A nice cozy country kitchen feel complete with a lot of noise and children running around unsupervised. Okay, it was a Sat. morning, so the booming sound level and kiddy mayhem could be overlooked. However, a few minutes into the meal there were a few people outside (Ever seen the People of Walmart?) standing with their faces planted against the glass looking in at the restaurant. Odd. 2.) Food I ordered the "special" eggs benedict (maybe it should have been those pumpkin pancakes) with a side of biscuits/gravy to share with my companion who ordered scrambled eggs and home fries. The potatoes and biscuits were really good, along with the coffee and juice. The mason jar was a nice touch for the juice/water. Unfortunately, the eggs benedict was swimming in what resembled a molten lava spillage of mediorcre hollandaise sauce. Also, the gravy that came along with the biscuits was nothing special taste wise, as I was looking forward to something better that's made in house. 3.) Service Sufficient service with certain employees walking around just refilling coffee. That was another nice touch to add to a pretty decent cup of Joe. 4.) Price/Value Well, for good coffee, potatoes and biscuits I suppose making these items at home would have been equal to and more cost effective. The portions were rather huge, so if walking out of the place resembling the Michelin Man is fine for you, then I say "Go ahead and clean off that plate of goop." It wasn't a horrible experience, but I probably won't be back just the same. read more

Took a break from this location for a while, 2 months. We returned today had a great experience, toast had butter on it, omelette was full, fruit was fresh and our meal was served at the same time to both of us. High five to servers and cooks. read more