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    Miner's Diner

    3.5 (892 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Felina V.

    Have you truly experienced Julian if you haven't been to Miner's Diner? Whether you start your day here with a classic breakfast or pop in during your explorations for an afternoon malt, I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone is always very friendly, and there are endless antiques to ogle while you enjoy your meal or snack, which really make up the entirety of the ambiance here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't forgot to pop down to the candy mine while you're there!

    Catherine C.

    This place is usually okay for lunch, but we came here for breakfast as it was one of two restaurants in the main area open early other than for pie. I think I'll stick to lunch here, the breakfast was pretty sad. The servers were nice and it was impressive that the lady who brought over our plates was able to carry 5 plates in one go with these super long nails. Our orders came out a little wrong, but they were kind enough just to bring out whatever was missing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is very small town Americana, with a toy train going through the back upper wall, reminiscent of Mr Rogers Land of Make Believe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is chill, but don't expect an exciting breakfast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Maiko K.

    We passed by Julian to an apple pie, however, the actual apple piece stores were already closed by the time we got there. We stumbled upon this restaurant and ask them if they had an apple pie and they did. This review is based on just their apple pie. I was so happy when I ate their apple pie because it was so good and we immediately ordered their whole apple pie to go as a gift for someone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their stuff all friendly and the place is very cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will go back again when I visit Julian

    Ice Cream Float
    Caroline P.

    Went to Julian for a day trip and was instantly transported into my childhood. We saw the sign for this diner and soda bar from across the way and added it to our itinerary for the day. I knew it would be good when I walked in and saw the train going around the top of the restaurant. We sat at the bar and ordered an oldschool root beer float. It was everything and more. The bartender was a local and told us all about the town. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was quick, and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a really cool candy cave down the stairs with a bunch of old candy brands we hadn't seen in years-- totally nostalgic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot for kids or just a quick diner![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    A view of the inside from a window seat
    Angela D.

    Upon entering, the hostess was absolutely sweet and attentive. A small party formed in front of us, unsure of what to do so she politely gave them their time to decide while acting quickly to help us get seated. She mentions a spot by the window, and I'm ecstatic (I love a good view.) The hostess even complimented my rings. Overall, great first impression! After spending a minute on the menu, our server arrives, no smile and not even a hi. She starts with a, "have you decided what to order?" We came in an hour before closing, I'm reasonable here. I know what it's like to be at the end of your shift so I wasn't really expecting much here. I responded with, "[I think we need another minute.]" She immediately leaves and doesn't ask about drinks. Strange, every restaurant I've been to always offers water at the start, but hey, there's a first for everything. It takes a good while to get noticed by our server again. By the time it got to ordering, no small talk from her, just straight to the point and all was very cold. You could tell she didn't want to be there or didn't want to attend us. I try not to assume things, but noticing how nice she was to other tables except us was off putting to say the least :( Another server came by with our shakes and was incredibly sweet! She explained everything then left on a good note of complimenting my outfit :') once we received our food, there was a noticeable difference in portions. I received a good amount of fries while my boyfriend barely received much. To make things worse, some of his fries were frozen :( the burger ordered was delicious though so we didn't want to make any issue of an already unfortunate situation. I will say this though, the food was very overpriced for what it was. Expect to pay $5-$7 more than necessary. When it came to payment, I needed a box and the server immediately comes by to drop the check, never once asking how the food was or if we needed anything more. I found her disassociating in the corner, simply avoiding too. The experience was pretty awkward honestly. Not to mention the food took a while to come out. The place was clean and some workers did an incredible job hence the 3 stars, but if you're Mexican, be cautious of the server with long black hair pulled into a ponytail and dark makeup. Safe to say, good for a one time experience, but I don't feel comfortable coming back.

    Wendy B.

    Ruben and French dip sandwiches were delicious. Perfect serving. The onion rings were a little heavy on the batter but crispy and flavorful. The fries were perfectly cooked. The service was great, quick and friendly.

    Tameka J.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Old school diner vibes, pretty simple - in a good way![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was super friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's tight in there so the place fills up fast. It was easier to seat a party of two than a larger group.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But people aren't there to lounge so tables seemed to turn over timely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not gonna lie, it was hard seeing people who ordered after get their food first. But again, it was packed on a weekend. Nothing fancy going on here, burgers, sandwiches - the usual. I did enjoy the phosphate sodas that you can choose the flavor of. Orange and vanilla was pretty tasty! The California BLT comes with avocado and cream cheese. Putting the cream cheese on the side worked, I tried it and ate it with most of my sandwich. Don't think I needed it it every bite though. Coleslaw was really good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the old toys they have displayed, even picked up some jax for my mom. That's her childhood claim to fame. The train that goes around up-top is fun too! Lots of historical items and pictures.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's an old place that's holding it down. Glad I checked it out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Looking into the candy mine below
    Joanne J.

    We came for an ice cream on a very hot day. Very cute and rustic on the iznside. Ice cream was delicious. Zz There is a candy mine below the restaurant that kids will love. There are inside and outside bathrooms, inline with the rustic vibe of the store.

    Martha M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool little diner that fits the whole gold mining history in Julian.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They've got a simulated "mine" downstairs that makes noises, maybe a tiny bit "cheesy" (I adore cheesy elements) but definitely fun to check out especially the little ones.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a tiny choo-choo train that goes around above you, and a big rustic wooden bear by the cashier area that pretty much screams "tourist photo."[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Didn't get a chance to try the food yet, but the whole old mining vibe makes it a fun stop if you're venture out there and are walking around the town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Jessilyn C.

    I can't believe I forgot to post my review! Glad people are liking the photos I posted. It totally reminded to post my review. First as we were walking by we saw the huge truck delivering vats of thrifty ice cream. So that's why we walked in. We all love thriftys and we no longer have any where we live. We loved all the sundaes and shakes we ordered. Service was great we loved our gal helping us at the counter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only reason I didn't give five star was because a couple of the gals watched a young man cleaning with a dirty rag, and wiping some of the glasses with the rag.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They were watching closely making sure our server didn't use the same glasses for Our sundaes. But it was okay because we all asked to have ours in to go cups. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has that old timey feel to it. Like a 50s soda shop[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Not sure we will be back because we all like in different stars and did a girls getaway. But it sure was a cute town. Not sure how the food was like since we only had the ice cream. But make sure to check out this place if you're visiting Julian.

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    Christian K.

    For Mother's Day, we went to Julian for some apple pie but wanted to get some breakfast prior. I first wanted to start off by saying that [[HIGHLIGHT]]the inside of the restaurant was absolutely adorable and loved the true "miners" theme that they had going on. Above they had some toy trains moving around, I thought that was the coolest thing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was okay, I forgot her name but our server was quite attentive and helpful. However, for the most part for how busy it was it seemed lacking. Especially, they stated that they had this "transitional period" where they need 15-20 min from breakfast to prepare to start serving lunch. A family of 8, with multiple Mother's had left because they weren't going to get served. To me personally, the food flavoring was unfortunately was quite bland. In specifics, the gravy was watered down and you can tell it was just warmed up from a can and served. Overall, I don't think I will be back to get their breakfast.

    Menu front
    Kyra M.

    Great restaurant for all ages. So much decorations, best vintage soda and ice cream shop. We went for lunch and the Food is great. Mainly diner food with burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, great fries and onion rings. Great kids menu. For a tourist area the food was very reasonably priced. Wait staff was so friendly and helpful!

    Inside of restaurant!
    Oscar Daniel R.

    Came here during the busiest time of the year! Definitely anticipate an over hour wait but totally worth it! I loved every bite of the tri tip dip sandwich. It was absolutely perfect. Service was kind and attentive. I will continue to return. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was so casual and great for groups/parties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    (1.8k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Must visit! When you visit Julian, you definitely need to make this your first or last stop! Julian…read morePie Company has so many different things to offer, you will definitely find something you absolutely need! We already got our pie fix at Mom's, but made this our last stop before heading out. It was so cold out, a super chilly day, there's nothing more perfect than to grab a hot cup of steaming Apple Cider! It hit the spot! I couldn't stop just standing there sipping my hot cider while waiting for our to go items to be prepared. We got two apple cider donuts, one cinnamon sugar and one chocolate dipped. Long ago, I tried these tiny heart shaped pie crust cookies covered in cinnamon and sugar - Apple Memories! These are crisp tiny bites of love that you want to take home every single time! There are actually two buildings. One where you can grab a bite to eat, the other has all the merchandise, and both have whole frozen pies to grab to go! The building where you can dine has a small inside dining area, it can get cozy in there, but on a chilly day, that is exactly what you want! Just outside there is plenty of room outdoors to enjoy the scenery. In the merchandise building I couldn't help myself... we took home a whole gallon of apple cider, and also bought a jar of Cinnamon Apple Honey Spread and a jar of Apple butter... absolute yum! The hubs also decided to try the apple cinnamon chapstick! Yes, you can grab one of these famous pies at many different establishments throughout San Diego. To make name a few, Iowa Farms, Spring Valley Market, Siesel's and even at Vons! But if you're in Julian, don't forget to try a pie, grab some Apple Memories, and don't forget to bring a hot thermos to take that hot Apple cider to go! Enjoy!!! Simply the Best! Series: 14 2026: 25

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    Strawberry rhubarb pie
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    Saturday night in Julian, most places are closed. But not Julian Cafe and Bakery ! It was doing…read moregold rush business, quite fitting for Julian. Just about every table was occupied, but the servers were efficient and certainly friendly. My order was the Cafe Hamburger ($16.95) which came with a huge portion of French fries, and slices of pickle, onion and tomato. I requested mayo to complement the house-made ketchup. The patty was thick, done medium well, and very tasty, clamped by a very fresh bun. Tammy was the server, and despite being quite busy, checked in once or twice. A great burger and great service.

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    Tables not too many
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    4.3
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    0.1 mi
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    I love pizza, but this was my first time trying this style and it did not disappoint! The BBQ meat…read moreoverload pizza is seriously a bomb. It's packed with flavor, loaded with toppings, and perfectly cooked with a nice crispy crust. The combination of smoky, savory, and slightly sweet BBQ flavors just works so well. Every bite was satisfying and definitely something different from your usual pizza. Great spot to grab a bite while in Julian good vibes, solid food, and a must-try in julian trip!

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    Julian Beer Company
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    My "I think I'm a photographer" angle
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    3.9
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