Coming from the UK, I took a road trip with my daughter, who lives in the US, and she introduced me…read moreto Idyllwild. We had a wonderful evening at Farro. The cocktails were excellent, the food was great, and the live jazz in the garden made the experience even more special. A truly delightful evening and a memorable stop on our road trip!

My server Brian is great the food is outstanding got to sit and chat with Marshal Hawkins and his…read morelovely wife Desiree. Plus listen to an excellent trio playing European Gypsy style songs Couldn't finish the pork chop which was the best I've ever eaten. This is Italian elevated for sure !!! Come up and get some soon ( Frank did not pay me for this review! )

We chose Cafe Aroma for a birthday dinner and were so happy we did!…read more The bread with garlic in olive oil was a perfect light starter. My husband also enjoyed an old fashioned that was excellent. For dinner he husband ordered the ragu, and I had the penne in creamy basil (without shrimp). Both dishes came out quickly, were well prepared, and completely satisfying. Service was extremely friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We reserved the patio so we could bring our pup, and the staff immediately offered her water, pets, and even a treat. I always appreciate a restaurant that makes dogs feel welcome rather than like an inconvenience. The patio also had a lovely ambiance, with white tablecloths and the same polished table settings as indoors. My only minor note was the live music. The singer was fairly loud and close to the tables, which made conversation difficult. Instrumental music might fit the early dinner atmosphere a little better. If you prefer a quieter meal, dining indoors may be the better choice. Overall, a great birthday dinner and a wonderful experience!

I read a bunch of the 1-star reviews. I read some of the…read more4-star reviews. I have to go with 5-star tho. OVERVIEW of 5 : Seated without reservation (*make one! We got lucky*) Server was amazing Food expediter was super nice Food was delicious Elegant, fine dining experience Music was my mountain playlist (and not too loud) View of mountains for me. View of architecture for my wife. PARKING: Parking can be difficult in the small lot, but there's parking along the street too. INSIDE: It was perfect weather. 68ºF at 6pm after a warm day. They have "indoor/patio" style seating which may be difficult for some to access by multiple steps. We were seated at the top, a table away from the music, along the window side. They have heat lamps - but temps were perfect (lots of people and hot food warmed everyone up). I wanted to walk around the restaurant. The tiered architecture is interesting. FOOD: High End Vegan! Yes - I'm guilty of wanting to give them 5 stars just looking at their vegan menu. (And omnivore selection) Yes - I appreciate the care that it takes to prepare a plate. BUT This food was just delicious by itself. Even in a cardboard box, this food would've been amazing. VEGAN "cheese" appetizer (great for 2-3 people) Nut cheese was warm and tangy. This is NOT just cashews and nooch in a blender. It is spiced with something that brings a little heat. *you will want to lick the bowl. PRO TIP: The welcome bread with ... oh shit.... WELCOME BREAD / Garlic Olive Oil This crusty bread served with microplaned garlic + olive oil is fantastic. Garlic Fiend? You're gonna love this. Not a fan of garlic? What's wrong with you?! I mean... just serve from the oil side. Save some bread for your vegan cheese.... VEGAN CHEESE (cont.) Order the gluten free bread (a little more like Uti's toasted dinner roll) with your vegan cheese app. Omnivores at your table will be surprised how well this vegan cheese and wine pair with each other. TROUT I think my wife got the trout. She loved it. Light and delicate. VEGAN KIMCHI TOFU I've had kimchi. I've had tofu. We all have. This was prepared on a bed of roasty veg that was a great match to the salty kimchi. I don't know if there was a marinade preparation (sesame paste?) with the tofu, or it was made locally, or both, but this firm tofu was excellent. Sweet. Nutty. Salty. Fresh tasting and filling. The vegan menu here isn't just an "alternate version" of an omnivore dish. It is its own thing. DESSERT MISTAKE = not getting it. We thought there would be dessert in town, but we got out late. Town had closed. MUSIC Tonight's music was a pair of musicians playing CS&N, Neil Young, Bob Seger... acoustic session: Guitar, Violin, Mandolin. Quiet & sentimental performance was a perfect accompaniment to a long hike day. THERE ARE 1-STAR REVIEWS of this place. They have their reasons. I've only been here once. But I experienced NONE of the things they've mentioned. Moreover, we experienced even better than what other 5-star reviews suggested. This is an elegant spot, framed by a perfect day in Idyllwild. If I come back to the town, I will want to try other restaurants, but I'll definitely come back here. Not *just* because of their vegan options, but definitely *for* their vegan options.

Is it a must anytime you go somewhere and there's an ice cream shop? Of course in my opinion, you…read morecan never have too much ice cream. Anytime we make a day trip up to Idyllwild, this place is always a definite favorite. Summer in the mountains with ice cream dripping down your hands. The good old days when you were younger but now it's in a cup...lol... Messy and sticky fingers hits differently these days when you're older. Saturday afternoon and there was a line at this place. Good for them and thats usually a good sign whenever you go somewhere. We've been a few times and each has been great. It's a little ice cream shop along the main strip of town. Their downtown area where all the restaurants, shops, wineries and so on. Always a line when we come but it does move fast. The menus on the front counter wall so you can check it out before you get to the front. After you order, there's a pager that's given to you. Pick up is around the side when your pager goes off. It's not a big ice cream parlor, with 2 small tables and chair in-front of the ordering counter and a couple of bigger tables on the side of the building. We went with the sampler tray I believe it's called. Four different flavors in individual cups for 12.00. It was a little wait as it seemed like there was only one worker on deck. She was taking orders and scooping the ice cream. The other person could be on break or lunch. Anyways, it was ok. The four flavors were quite nice but one was just ok. Our least favorite, the coconut which was an additional 1.00 added to the order. The others three was excellent. Of course I would forget the all the flavors but remember the one we didn't like. Ice cream was great, the one we enjoyed. It was nice to just have a seat and enjoy the treat. Everyone that was there was doing the same, enjoying their treats. It's like a staple here in the mountain. I didn't know if there's any other ice cream shop in town but this one is worth it and alway a must for us when in town. Until next time.

One of the best ice cream shop in Idyllwild. This is one busy location with long lines. Staff were…read moregreat and try to accommodate everyone with their orders. They are known for their homemade ice cream, soft serve, and shakes. They have variety of flavor selections and each ice cream order comes with free cookie. We ordered a scoop of Lavender and Cookie-n-Cream. The ice cream tastes delicious; it's creamy and soft. Ambiance: nice. Seats are in front and back.

Cute little bakery located in idyllwild! The food/bakery items are on the pricier side.. however we…read moredid enjoy the live music and the garden like patio. It was a nice stop after a morning of hiking in the area. Overall the food itself was a little too expensive for what it was.. my mom and her friend had the soup of the day which was basically just chili and cheese (nothing really special) while my husband had a simple BLT (also nothing really special) and I had the blueberry pie (which was cute but really just a pie). We spent over 50 dollars on those items which is honestly WAY overpiced in my opinion but then again we still enjoyed our time. Cute place in general :)

We ordered the soup and sandwich combo. Sandwich was basic but tasty the soup was cheddar and…read morebroccoli pretty good. Service was good, lots going on for a small place. Pretty small place but did have outdoor seating. We did also order hot coffee that was good as well.

Amazing, amazing, amazing!…read more My wife and I were in town for the weekend and went here twice. First time we got the apple fritter, which was unique and absolutely outstanding, definitely get the apple fritter if you know what's good for you. The coconut cream pie was also amazing. So much coconut flavor and the crust was great. On our second visit we had to get a cinnamon sugar donut and a maple bar. Best maple I've ever had. Texture on both donuts were superb. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting!

Drove a ways because of a couple things on menu - chocolate doughnut and maple/bacon. They say 'get…read morehere early 'cause we'll run out!'. Showed up Monday an hour after opening and they had neither. Semi-pathetic choices. Ordered a couple and the woman helping me seemed put off because I didn't order more. Both seemed like leftovers from Sunday. Hard pass when other choices in the area.

This is one of my favorite stops on my motorcycle rides through the mountains. The coffee is…read moreexcellent--you can really taste the quality. It's rich, smooth, and always hits the spot. The staff is friendly, the shop is clean and cool inside, and the atmosphere is relaxing. It's the perfect place to take a break, enjoy a great cup of coffee, and soak in the mountain air. I'll definitely keep coming back.

This is a great little spot near the circle with a welcoming atmosphere and consistently friendly…read moreservice. This was our second visit, and both experiences were just as enjoyable as the first. This time, we ordered a chai latte and a protein smoothie, and both were fresh, flavorful, and really hit the spot. It's always nice to find a place that's just as consistent on a return visit. Thanks again for another great experience. We look forward to stopping by again the next time we're in the area!

Pizza and atmosphere is amazing We love the music Sugar Bear…read moreis great on the Saxophone!!

This spaghetti was amazing best spaghetti ive ever had! service was okay, they could've came around…read moremore. Ambiance was amazing we had a nice mountain view

Hal is the best bartender, hands down. Personable, friendly and she makes a mean drink. Ask for Hal…read morewhen you make it to the Brewpub. Can't miss.

Best restaurant I've been to in Idyllwild. Great mountain-town atmosphere, relaxed vibe, and super…read moreeasy with both a baby and a dog. Burger: 9.3/10 3rd Stone From the Sun Saison: 9.2/10 Exactly the kind of place you want to eat at when you're in Idyllwild. Highly recommend.

My review is solely on the arcade and I'm going to have to disagree with the previous reviews on…read morethe arcade. My family and I really enjoyed our time here. Although there aren't many machines we had fun with the ones they had. Hardly any machines were out of service and yes the tickets had to be counted but we made it easy by folding our tickets in 5. Of course we did not expect a Dave and busters experience but with what they had we managed to have a great time. Also the owner seemed so friendly she even gave my nephew free tickets. As for the empanadas we were not lucky enough to try them but we would have loved too. I'm always happy to support small businesses especially when they involve having a good time with our family.

Terrible service. Very rude lady working there. Absolute waste of time and money. Avoid this place…read moreat all costs

You won't believe the great food experience Tommy provides. He is a beyond amazing chef. He cooks…read moreduring the day and provides takeout meals from 5 pm on. Each week he cooks different days, and he posts his meals on Facebook so that you can call in, the day before, and order a scrumptious meal. He also has frozen meals, soup, desserts and various other sides available there too. I can't tell you how wonderful his meals are. They usually include soup or salad, biscuit or bread, entree and a dessert. The portions are huge ( my hubby and I share) and the price is so so reasonable. You enjoy a wonderful gourmet meal for the price of the average burger and fries! I can't recommend him highly enough.

Tommy's cooking is amazing! Delicious plentiful meals with all the accompaniments. If you haven't…read moretried it, you're missing out. Just wish I lived closer so I could buy more often. And he's a nice man.