Last year I was hiking the PCT and a bit of snow and ice spread out over 3 days grounded me in…read moreMount Laguna. So, I grabbed a room across the street at the Mt Laguna Lodge and ate many of my meals at The Outpost. I am going to be completely honest here... I fell in love with this place because of so many reasons, but mainly because it took care of "my people"... yes, the backpackers. The service was so incredible. From the friendly guys in the back on the grill supplying me with ingredient information to the professionalism of the lovely young lady working the register... to the barkeeps to an amazingly talented woman from San Diego who was the musical talent one evening... I seriously don't feel you could assemble a more amazing cast to encounter all in one place. The food... what kind of 5-star review of a restaurant would be complete if you didn't mention the food? Well, it was equally as great ... I found no reason to claim that the selections I purchased were anythjng less than flawless.... yeah, flawless. With a lot of people coming up from Greater San Diego on the weekends, they put out some incredibly amazing BBQ offerings (but only on the weekends). I never wanted to leave and they probably thought I was moving to the mountain beeeeecause mosat backpackers stay overnight ans then they are gone. Not me, lol. I need to say that no proper review of this business would be complete without saying that the husband and wife team running the place were well beyond super cool to me. Oh, and you know you stayed in town a good long time when you leave knowing all about little league teams having games canceled because of the weather and the history of the local structures. Fast forward almost a full year, and now... needless to say that I was pretty bummed out when I did a spur of the moment, 3-hour drive to Mt. Laguna (Saturday, March 7, 2026) for a re-experience, only to find The Outpost closed due to a septic leak. I am sure hoping that they will have this all fixed up soon... especially with the Pacific Crest Trail hiker season having launched on March 1 (it runs through May 31). Since the people that run this place are awesome folks, I would hate as much for them to miss out on their potential income as I would be disappointed for the hikers who may fail to have the chance to have the excellent experience that I had in 2025. Best advice: Call ahead to ensure they're open. My fingers are crossed... Respectfully, I Remain, "Trail Chef" P.C.T. 2025

My family and I stopped by here during our stay in Mt. Laguna. I must admit that I wasn't expecting…read moremuch given how remote the area is. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. We ordered the smoked wings, a California burrito, the little Laguna BBQ board , chicken strips and a pizza and everything was delicious. The food was flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant has inside and outside seating. The service was great. The lady was friendly and patient while we decided what to order. If we're ever in town again, we will definitely stop by The Outpost.

I love a good family owned business like this one. I learned that the place is mostly operated by a…read morelady and her mother in law. I came in for a meatball sandwich. The meatballs and sauce are made in house, which is always a big plus in a meatball hero. The meatball hero was only $10.99 plus tax, well priced indeed. The meatball sandwich came nicely toasted from the oven, so the bread had that light exterior crisp and soft warm center. The meatballs had a very good texture and a good flavor. In hindsight, a little more seasoning would have been nice. The sauce was very good, not overly sweet or acidic. A good down the middle. I liked that they put a very good amount of provolone and parmesan cheese on the sandwich. It was one tasty meatball sandwich. The service was very friendly and welcoming. I liked when I inquired about the food, I was given a good run down of the place. There's plenty of parking. There's only one table inside and a few outside the building. You will find them in Alpine!

Food and service was great! The calzones are delicious. Highly recommend. Christina the owner is…read morevery kind. Hidden gem in Alpine.

I like the food here. It's great for a quick bite on the go. The Vegetarian 8 inch, Half and Half…read moreand the Triple Combo when I'm not sure what to get. I like the cheese and the dough they use. The pizza's are made to order and I dig the music they play here. Frank Sinatra vibes. The sauce is also made with good ingredients. It all just taste fresh and homemade. It's cozy. Mel M Yelp 26:3

Gave it a second chance. Both times rude cashiers, the margheritta pizza was the saltiest thing…read moreI've ever tased. This time tried meat sauce spaghetti, nothing special but the 'garlic' bread is just sour dough with barely any butter. I don't understand how it can be this hard to make a frikin pizza or garlic bread Also they made us get it to go but gave no cutlery/utensils. Pitiful

This is a tough one. This place does good food. And beer. But I went in asking about their…read moreprotocols for gluten allergies. There are limited dinner options in Julian. And with a kid with celiac, who can get sick for days if a crumb of bread is digested, options are even more limited. We were stoked when the woman at the register pointed out that the bbq and salads were mostly GF (without croutons). And while she did mention there's a chance of cross-contamination with the gluten free pizza, as they make pizzas and there's flour around, she mentioned they change gloves and use clean utensils and have had many celiac folks eat there without issue. Bit we went instead for the most basic and least risky options. Half smoked chicken and a wedge salad. Then I saw the house made pickles. My kid loves pickles. I asked if they were GF. Any seasoning or anything that might contain gluten? She asked the cook and he said no. Gluten free. Which makes sense. They're pickles. Took the order back to the house and the kid went straight for the pickles. I don't have the time to explain how awesome it is when this kid, who's whole outlook on food has been shattered because of the celiac, can have some pickles and not have to think about getting sick. But here we are. From pure joy to anxiety and sadness in two seconds flat. I'm posting this not to bag on this establishment or the people that work there. We know it's a kitchen that serves food and drinks containing gluten. But when I've asked about protocols and tried to do my best to get the info, as well as making it clear that we are trying to be very careful about gluten as it's an allergy, not a preference, and then being reassured that the pickles and the bbq is as safe as they can make it, I was pretty bummed to find a whole freakin crouton in the middle of the container of pickles. Half of which the kid had already happily devoured. We The restaurant industry is not set up for people with food allergies. We know this. We try our best to navigate it by asking questions and getting as much info as possible. There are places that don't even know what celiac is. So we leave. There are places that are extremely knowledgeable about it from front of house to the chef. Those places we can put more trust in. It's never 100%. But fortunately we've had more good experiences than bad with restaurants that take it seriously. I'm sure this was a mistake. Not intentional. Pickles too close to the croutons. I can see how it can happen. All I'm asking is to be better about it. Be aware. Especially when I've asked repeatedly if it's all good and the answer given is yes. Or just tell me it's not safe to eat there for people with celiac and we can be on our way. A lot of restaurants are becoming more aware and offering more GF options. This is great. Lots of people eat gluten free to avoid carbs or because of gluten sensitivity. Celiac is another level. And a painful one at that. We appreciate and love going to eat food at places that take it seriously. Hoping for more of those places in the future. Julian Beer Co. we love you, but take note. Croutons don't belong in your pickles.

Jbc is always a great place to go. In Julian California. Highly recommend them. Pizza are good…read moreribs sausages salad. The staff is always professional and polite. They make sure they take care of you. They have entertainment some times. Got a pizza and susage and it came out great. Thank you yo the staff did a amazing job. Will be back.

Delicious! My husband and I came through town while on vacation and saw this place. The pizza is…read moreenough for probably 2-3 people and the burger and fries were perfect. We stayed inside which is decorated with tons of memorabilia from wars and highlights many hero's from the military, firefighters, police and more.

Had dinner at Heroes when Jeremy's on the Hill was a full house for Valentine's Day weekend. I was…read morebummed, but heroes saved the day! We got their Godfather pizza and Buffalo wings. Something to note is that they do not have apple cider which isn't updated on their menu! I do wish they did though or could source it another way. I liked their pizza, though my preference of crust is softer. Theirs is harder and crispier like a pretzel. We added garlic butter on the crust but didn't end up eating much of it because of it. Overall, there is a lot of seating throughout the restaurant, and you can sit outside as well. Service time does take a bit, especially because the pizza is wood-fired and it can get busy. The hospitality of the staff made us feel very welcomed after our dinner plans failed!

Pretty sure it's closed. Permanently. The roof is caving in. Went by there today and saw the state…read moreof it including the aforementioned roof, broken glass windows, boarded up everything, no cars in the parking lot, etc. We continued in our way...

Food was outstanding, service was exceptional. Quaint place to enjoy great food and support local.read more

Best place in town!! Love it !!…read moreFree burnt pizza Cold beers with great conversation Great place to boogie board right out front with flash flooding...

Working on a project for work in Calexico I was looking for local breweries. While not a brewery…read moreg-maps recommended Iron Door Bar. I decided to take the drive out there, after arriving too early on one attempt I came back to try again and they were open! I met Nate, tending the bar. Nate was awesome. We had a great conversation about all kinds of stuff like Michigan. I had to have him bake me one of their Red Baron pizzas. The place is decorated with all kinds of random quirky stuff, totally my kinda vibe. The pizza was good the beer better and the company the best! Definitely a spot worth making the trek out for! If youre in the desert stop in and support local!!

The food is really good, I was a little skeptical at first when I heard it was the best pizza…read morearound here and IT REALLY IS! Flavor is great! Toppings are amazing and they really do a great job not only with the dough but with the crust (dough) Their wings are really good! Baked not fried and their sauces are AMAZING! I highly recommend this place and the owner is so lovely and truly nice!

Long sigh... I really wanted to like this place. I've been searching for a new pizza spot in the…read morearea and this restaurant had a lot of great reviews. Yes, there were some bad ones too, but enough five-star ratings that I figured it was worth a try. Unfortunately, after the first bite, I couldn't even finish a slice. The pizza had an odd flavor that I couldn't quite place, and it didn't taste like quality ingredients. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, and that's not my goal here, but I was genuinely disappointed. We ended up throwing the pizza away and ordering something else. I'd say order with caution unless you already know and love this place. Btw-the pizza doesn't look bad. See my picture. Idk.‍ the people working in the restaurant were friendly and the restaurant was clean and located within a strip mall.

Great service and the food was great. We had the Prime Rib sandwich, the Steak Sandwich, the Club…read moreSandwich. All of them were delicious and HUGE. Particularly the Club. Enjoyed it and will definitely return.

I have been to Alpine Tavern many times in the past and it was consistently good. I was really…read moredisappointed when I went for a late lunch with friends today. They were out of steak, I normally order the steak sandwich. I ordered the Chicken Cobb sandwich. My friends ordered the seared ahi salad and the prime rib sandwich specials. The food took awhile to be delivered. My friends orders came out first, mine came out a couple minutes later. The presentation looked great. The tater tots were cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the chicken and prime rib were overcooked and dry. I'm not sure if I'll go back. I used to enjoy eating here.

Had such a great dinner tonight at Mediterraneo in Alpine!…read more We started with a few appetizers and honestly...they were the highlight. The MELENZANE RIPIENE (eggplant stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, and cherry tomatoes) was incredible: rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The calamari fritti was crispy and delicious, and the TONNO ASIATICO (seared ahi tuna with sweet chili glaze, ginger, teriyaki, and wasabi) was a huge hit at the table. We also had to try their house-made mozzarella sticks, don't skip these...the cheese pull alone is worth it For the mains, we had the CAPELLINI ALLA CHECCA and the RIGATONI ALLA NORMA, and both were fantastic. You can really taste the difference, the pasta is imported from Italy, and it shows in the texture and flavor. My husband also ordered the margherita pizza and said it's the best he's ever had, which says a lot! The space itself is big, welcoming, and super versatile. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus a large bar with a full menu. We tried a couple drinks from their spring menu: the pistachio espresso martini and the berry margarita both were so fun and tasty. The staff was also incredibly friendly and attentive, which really made the whole experience even better. Bonus: they have a great family-friendly area with arcade games and a pool table, which makes it perfect whether you're going out as a couple or with a group. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!

Cute spot! They have karaoke certain days. They have a lot of seating. Big parking lot with lots of…read moreparking. They give you a couple different kinds of bread and butter to start off with. The pasta was delicious. I had one with eggplants and ricotta. It was full of flavor. I also had a glass of wine that was smooth and delicious. Workers were friendly. Great spot