More Than A Meal - It's A Big Bear Staple You Can't Miss! The Lumberjack Cafe isn't just our favorite breakfast spot in Big Bear; it is a vital part of our yearly traditions. For years now, we have planned my annual bday trip and April getaways to Big Bear Lake with Lumberjack Cafe ensuring a spot first on every itinerary. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Honestly we look forward to sitting inside or outside this cafe just as much as the actual vacation itself.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What makes this place truly magical is the people. Alecia is hands-down the best server we have ever had anywhere...PERIOD. Over the years she has transitioned from a familiar face to a dear who even remembers my order (I'm going to have to start switching it up more lol). Seeing her daughter, Aleka, carry on that same legacy of amazing, warm service that makes it feel like watching family grow. The food is consistently phenomenal and mouth-watering. My absolute must-have is the chocolate chip waffle which is packed with flavor, though the eggs Benedict is a very close second (they should market that Hollandaise sauce). My husband tries a variety of dishes and every single item he orders is a home run! Because they close at 2pm it is the ultimate neighborhood breakfast spot. As mountain visitors, we sometimes worry about how our favorite local spots survive the unpredictable winter seasons and we pray for this business to prosper for decades to come. If you are a traveler visiting Big Bear, you absolutely need to eat here. It will elevate your mountain experience, and like us, you will find yourself returning every single time you come back to the area. Thank you to Alecia & the entire Lumberjack Cafe Family/Team whose hard work and heart are quite apparent in every aspect of running a beloved local establishment. Finally, a special thank you to Alecia (and this time Aleka as well), for making another trip so unforgettable!!! read more

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Two friends of mine, who are locals advised me of this place. I met them there yesterday for lunch. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage and it was incredible. Everything was fresh, generous portions and cooked to perfection. I believe it is family owned and operated. The service was incredible as well. If you have the time, stop by this place you won't be disappointed. read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Sausage breakfast burrito. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

We just bought a place in Sugarloaf and have been trying out all of the local breakfast places. Today stop was the Lumberjack Café. Boy are we glad we stopped in. We were immediately greeted by a friendly young lady who told us to sit anywhere we liked. When we entered, there was no one else in the restaurant. This was about 730 AM. We were giving her menus and asked for a drink order. Our server came back, who was different than the person who sat us. She took our order and disappeared. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Within minutes, other families and individuals were filing in the restaurant and before you knew it, the restaurant was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] People sitting indoors and outdoors on a nice crisp morning. I ordered the vegetarian omelette that was huge. It came with spinach, onions, tomatoes, and peppers. It was outstanding. I also ordered the side of fruit that was a full bowl of in season fruit that had amazing taste to it. I also had a slice of wheat bread that was extremely fresh and tasted amazing.. The wife ordered sausage and eggs and a single waffle. It also came with a little bit of fruit. The sausage were links and were amazing. The eggs came cooked to order perfectly, and the waffle was great. We were impressed with the good service, the food was outstanding. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And it is a place that is enjoyed by locals as before you knew it. It was filled up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're in town stop by you will truly enjoy this little morning gem. read more

5.24.26 We always hit up lumberjack every memorial day weekend to make sure to get the cornbeef hash... so delicous and that crunchy hash browns hit the spot everytime! At 8:00am no need for long lines in waiting and parking which they recently repaved. Our host is super sweet & friendly, too. And they always do refill coffee, water, and whatever your choice of beverage. Today, instead of cornbeef hash, I got Annie's omelet, and the sausage is not the little ones that are pork links, but kind of like polish sausage style ones. Super yum and subbing bell peppers for mushroom. Anyway, I am hoping that they never change the menus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, the restroom has also been redone too. Super awesome cozy and seats enough and ample areas outside that seats up to 4-6ppl and whom may have dog-friendly seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely be back again! Thanks guys, keep it up! read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Annie's omelet and hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

First time trying this place and it won't be the last. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The relaxing atmosphere , great food, and friendly staff made it a must try place in Big Bear[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We got chilaquiles and chocolate chip pancakes and they were fantastic. The server was very friendly. Definitely recommend this place. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Breakfast perfection; quick and friendly service, clean restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]Crisp bacon, good portion size and not crowded![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Went back again same week to confirm! read more

there was a long wait for the patio. Not sure if they were short handed or not, but service was slow. Food was good but nothing too exciting. read more

Love this place for breakfast. Had the Hoss. It never disappoints. 3 eggs, hash browns, sourdough toast and a big hamburger patty. Wifey had the lil Joe, one egg, bacon, hash browns and 1/2 of a sourdough waffle. Sourdough waffles are amazing. Service is amazing. They're all very nice and attentive. If it's the weekend prepare to wait for a seat and parking is limited and can be a challenge. Just keep circling. read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Hoss. It never disappoints. 3 eggs, hash browns, sourdough toast and a big hamburger patty. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

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Terrible service, do not recommend going here. We waited 20 minutes for a table inside, once we sat down, a server came and brought drinks but never came back even after we kept asking. The server then started taking orders of people who arrived after us, and completely ignored us. We were left waiting for an hour. Do not go here. read more

Recently visited the lumberjack cafe on a trip to big bear. We had a group of 9 so there was a variety of items ordered. I ordered the breakfast burrito which was pretty good. The random shredded cheese that wasn't melted was kind of strange. The burrito was poorly wrapped making it difficult to pick it up and eat it. May be better wrap it better and cut in half. I need to cutting it open and eating the filling. The salsa they provided was pretty spicy but had good flavor. Everyone seemed to really enjoy their food and the servers were friendly. The worst part about this place is definitely the parking. Parking is super limited and dangerous getting in and out of. There happened to be an accident that happened while we were inside. My suggestion is to try to back into a parking spot to get out. read more

Service is slooooowww, but the large plate size and flavor made my hangry man baby quite content. The sourdough pancake was delicious, and my basic scrambled eggs and side of avo were good (red salsa is AMAZING), but the chefs kiss was my hubby's "chainsaw and eggs" plate. He has commented at least ten times how much he liked it. Whew, he was hangry so crisis adverted! Service though, very very slow. We had to get up to go get coffee or napkins, but no biggie. read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

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Last girls trip to Big Bear, and my friend raved about the green chilaquiles breakfast from Lumberjack Cafe, so we rolled out of bed early on Saturday and rolled into the cafe at 9:00 am. I spotted corned beef hash on the menu and you know me I couldn't resist! Corned beef hash can be a gamble but this one was a slam dunk with crispy edges, tender center and entirely delicious. My eggs over easy were a tad runny but the hash more than redeemed them. But the real showstopper? The green chilaquiles. The salsa was... unexplainably magical. Bright, zingy, and just different enough to make you wonder if they bottled this stuff in fairy dust. I wish they sold the sauce separately so I could bring a jar home and pretend I made a chef's kiss at home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]By the time we finished eating, the restaurant was packed and people were waiting for tables proof that great breakfast travel far and fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bottom line: I'd drive back to Big Bear just to eat here again. Breakfast is my jam, and Lumberjack Cafe is now my jam's new best friend. Would I recommend? Absolutely! If you love a solid breakfast lineup, a surprising salsa, and crispy hash, Lumberjack Cafe is your spot. read more

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The food here is amazing. The sourdough pancakes were awesome. Family complete breakfast truly the top pick and country fried steak was a huge stand out. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Please check this place out. read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

We came in on a Sunday morning around 10, we didn't have to wait long to be seated. It's very small inside. This place needs better customer service, one of the girls sat us at our table and literally just dumped the utensils and menus on our table without saying a word. Our waitress was great tho, she was very lovely and accommodating, actually communicated with us. The food was good, 8/10 The eggs and hash brown were my fave, they were very buttery (not so healthy I guess) My son got the breakfast burrito and it was huge, he really liked it, but was only able to eat half. read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Realized I didn't take a pic halfway through my food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

Excellent food and service. Friendly staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A classic mountain setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love their omlettes. This is the locals favorite breakfast/lunch hangout. read more

Dining room is small so expect a wait. We visited on a Sunday around 11am. We were told it was a 20 minute wait but ended up waiting 50 minutes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We're a larger group and there are only a couple of tables that could accommodate. There were a few outside tables that would work but they were being used by folks waiting to dine[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perhaps Lumberjack didn't have then manpower or it was too cold to service. I don't recall seeing patio heaters. It was sunny out and in the mid 40s[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We dined towards the end of the rush. By the time food was dropped off, several tables were empty. Food is good. Price is high for some items though it isn't a surprise, being expensive to trucking up goods. My husband ordered a single buttermilk pancake and I had the Little Joe (one egg with two bacon strips and Logger potatoes (yum!)) plus a sourdough pancake. I'm a fan of the sourdough. My husband... not so much. He said it was good but prefers buttermilk. One friend ordered the breakfast burrito; said it was massive but cumbersome to hold requiring fork and knife. Another ordered the Complete Family Breakfast which is definitely a deal. It was a lot of food especially with the pancakes almost as big as the plate. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. The kids cleaned their plates. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are two single restrooms though it seemed like only one was available at the time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking lot holds maybe10 vehicles plus one handicap spot. Be careful exiting the lot if parked along Big Bear Blvd. There was an accident in front by where we parked. Not sure if there is parking on the side streets. We circled a bit waiting for cars to leave the parking lot. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We were excited to try this breakfast spot and sat outside on the patio with our service dog.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They must have been spying on us whist we ate.. We gave the dog a small bit of food and were told we need to pay for an extra plate of $6.75. Enjoy your extra plate fee we will never return up your restaurant again. read more

Great place. Great service and great food. Great portions. The waitress was super nice. We were very pleased. The burrito is huge. And the French toast super yummy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only thing I would fix is the restaurant had a strong bleach smell, I would have rather smelled a yummy breakfast when we walked in[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. But we would definitely return! read more

Came all the way from the I.E to try this place. Let's start with the positives: [[HIGHLIGHT]]restaurant was clean and the server was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now the negatives: lumberjack potatoes were old and flavorless and both our breakfasts were COLD. Cold pancakes, cold eggs and cold potatoes. It wasn't very busy and we waited a long time to get our food. I don't mind waiting as long as the food is good and hot. Plus it was expensive. Will NEVER come back read more

Food was AWESOME! Great service to... [[HIGHLIGHT]]We asked locals where to go for breakfast. For some reason, Grizzly Manor was recommended, but that place is so small, that folks are waiting out in the cold.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thus place was a few tenths of a star less, but so glad we came here instead.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Grizzly has better pictures, but man, the food at Lumberjack was so fresh and skillfully prepared. No waiting either! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Next day, again went to Grizzly, but PACKED, so we tried Benny's. Very new and even more space than Lumberjack, but food was average, service was average and they charge more...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For now on Lumberjack is our ONLY place! read more

We were limited to the options for breakfast with a dog and ended up here. Luckily it'll we were seated quickly and the service was good. The food overall was decent but wished the food came out hotter, it was more warm than hot. We ordered the lumberjack scramble and biscuits and gray. It was split between the two of us and more than enough. The biscuit and gray was fine, but cold and the biscuit was a bit too hard for my liking. The scramble was decent. The service was good and attentive. It's along the highway and among the trees, cute location. If you have a dog, good option but likely wouldn't come back if it weren't the limited places we could go. read more

This is one of my regular stops when working in the area. It's a family run business that cares. Hot food is hot, cold food is cold. Great food friendly staff that welcomes you as a friend. This is on my top three restaurants list. read more

Great service and good food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice seating outside to enjoy the weather during the summer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great food and customer service. Parking is easy. We got seated right away on a Monday during January, with a party of 9. We sat at two different tables, but we didn't mind. The food came out pretty fast and everyone enjoyed their meal. Nothing fancy. Small town diner vibes. I would recommend this place. I give it a 8.5 out of 10. read more

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Great old school comfort food. Generous servings. Very prompt and courteous service. A lot of good food at a great price. No wonder the locals come here. read more

Loved this place! Was a local for over 5 years and regret not visiting sooner. We walked over with our large dog. Kids driving their little car(great parking for it ). [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat in the front patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got a tuna melt and a breakfast dish. Koda our great Pyrenees's even got some eggs. Everything was sooo yummy! Michelada was on point. The tuna melt! I've never had such a perfect tuna melt ever. The kids absolutely devoured the chocolate chip pancakes. Owners are great people too. They work hard to maintain their place in the community and it shows. They constantly have their regulars. read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Michelada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

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The staff here are really great, but the food just didn't taste fresh or cooked well. I got huevos rancheros and the eggs were quite rubbery. Sourdough pancakes were very interesting, but huge and a little hard to eat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a nice small town vibe, but also small town quality :-([[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Very friendly service. Our server took the time to explain the menu items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family friendly restaurant was able to accommodate our party of 7 adults and 3 kids as a walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They were busy but we never waited long for our food. read more

Great breakfast spot off the beaten path. Service was great. They were obviously recovering from a Sunday rush, but they still served us quickly. Everyone in our family of 4 was happy with our meal. Parking was a little tight, but the server was able to direct us to other close options. read more

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Lumberjack always has a great breakfast and the service is always good!! Go early or during the week because weekends get busy.

If you're looking for a family owned, authentic Mexican American food, this is it! Large portions, friendly service, and I LOVE when the young man is working- great way to teach the kids hard work (when I say family owned I want kidding). My hubby is a big fan of their chilaquiles, I like this omelettes with biscuits and gravy, and our boys like their waffles and pancakes! This time around, we went a little later, more towards lunch, so my husband opted for their Cubana torta! It had chicken, steak, cubana sausage and all the fixings! We've had many workers come up the mountain and this is their favorite spot. There are all Latin and.know good Latin food when they taste it! I don't get how they have less than five stars, but try it fod yourself! read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Cubana Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

Food was great... Logger potatoes were really good if you like homestyle potatoes. OJ was refreshing. Wait was longggg... We waited almost an hour to be seated. It is a small homestyle diner so I understand why. We were originally quoted 30 mins, then that passed and we were still outside waiting... It was Sunday around 10am, we were the last of the breakfast/brunch guests I'd estimate. Overall, it was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meal but probably because we were also hangry. If you come, just plan to wait a while if it is full. Service was great as well. read more

Yum! Good food AWAY from the main drag! If you're craving a classic mountain breakfast with no frills and full flavor, Lumberjack Café delivers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nestled right off Big Bear Boulevard, this spot feels like a warm hug after a chilly morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The rustic wood-paneled interior and friendly staff set the tone for a laid-back, satisfying meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not fancy, but that's the point. It's the kind of place where locals and visitors alike swap stories over syrup and sunshine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Whether you're fueling up before hitting the slopes or winding down after a hike, this café hits the spot. read more

We came and ate here two days in a row, delicious both times! Super nice staff. Had the best corn beef hash ever and great portion too! read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Corn beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

Supper yummy!! Loves the coffee and pancakes! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kid friendly too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait was a bit long but that was to be expected. What I loved most is that this place is family operated and that was obvious. The way the staff took care of us made us feel at home. read more

This is a sweet little community cafe filled with locals who are loved on by the servers. We also saw a few hikers. We tried the full breakfast with eggs bacon and pancakes- one sourdough and one buttermilk. The sourdough have a strong sourdough flavor; we liked the buttermilk pancakes the best. We can see why the locals like it so much. read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Pancakes are large and we enjoyed the buttermilk over the sourdough. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

Staff was very welcoming and attentive. Food was delicious and well proportioned. We came on a Thursday morning and there was no wait, but still pretty consistently busy. It was definitely a local favorite as some guests were treated by name; and many greeted each other. It was a nice quiet place where you didn't have to shout over the noise to talk to each other. My son had the sourdough waffle and a buttermilk waffle. Both were delicious and couldn't be finished. I had an egg white veggie omelet with bacon! It was seasoned very well and was very flavorful. Will definitely return. Thank you Alicia for a really good experience! read more

Lumberjack Cafe - Egg white veggie omelet with bacon and logger potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Bear City, California

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My husband & I were so impressed by this family-run cafe that we've gone 2 days in a row! If you find a place that's good, why go elsewhere? The food was tasty, the servers were welcoming and helpful, and always kept our coffee cups full. Both days the food was good but the California omelet was superb! The atmosphere was not fancy, but was simply comfortable and friendly. It was just what the two of us wanted: good food served with genuine smiles. read more

This is another BB fav of mine. GREAT food and Great Service. brought my lowlander friends. read more

Decent food, decent portions (on some options), but overpriced for the quality. This is one of the several brunch and breakfast options in Big Bear. In lieue of a wait list, parties literally wait outside the door for a seat. For my group of 6 on a Sunday morning, I believe we only waited about 20 minutes. The interior decor is... interesting. There's a noticeable religious vibe, considering we sat by a shrine for the virgin Mary, I believe. I understand tourist businesses were hit hard throughout the pandemic - especially one that thrives during the winter months, mainly - but I wasn't impressed with what was received versus the menu price. The food isn't bad, mind you - picture Danny's food with less color and seasoning. Still, I'd expect more. read more

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