This deli serves Boars Head. That means the deli meat has no fillers, no gluten, no trans fat and…read moreno msg. So the taste is going to be high quality deli meat. I ordered the classic club it has turkey, ham, London broil roast beef and provolone on sweet onion. I also ordered the P&B special. This one has pastrami, bacon, London, broil roast beef, Swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, onions, mayo and. Chipotle gourmaise. also, my sweet onion bread. Then I added everything like peppers, spinach, olives, Italian sauce, vinegar, and a little oil. I added a little bit of everything on on both of the sandwiches. Very very good. Didn't expect the sandwiches to be huge. They have nice sitting underneath the tree in the shade next to a water feature. Nice place to have a sandwich on a nice day. The young gentleman working the shop did an excellent job at helping out and describing everything and giving suggestions. Mel M Yelp26:12

First time here and I'm impressed! Very clean , small dining area inside , tables outside next to a…read moresmall waterfall . We ordered the Club sandwich and a pot pie soup bread bowl ! Absolutely loved the bread bowl ! Definitely will be back ! Service with a smile and decent priced food !

PIZZA!!!! To all the…read morewest coast idiots... warming up a slice of pizza is what you do. their not gonna cook a pie just so u can have a fresh slice... fresh means made that day.. this random convenience store coulda gave u a microwave rubbery garbage.. except they dont.. id say 5 starts for this type of joint.. but nah you complain cuz u a dumb yelp hipster

terrible experience, went to put in gas and the employee exclaimed "they went to the bathroom and…read moredidnt even get gas" to the other employee. while my friend put gas AT $7 A GALLON. ill never go back

First time here , decided to try it based on the reviews . Sandwich was bigger than I figured it…read morewould be , nice portion for the price ! Fresh ingredients and in and out quickly , so that was a plus ! Service was friendly , sandwich vibe ambiance. They also serve açaí bowls which I intend on trying next time !

Oh. My. Gosh!! So glad to see an amazing business back in this location! Finale are the days of a…read morevacant building or a meh corporate chain that served bland food. Hellooooo Pitstop Deli! We've heard so many great reviews- but, this is what my belly needed! Rode out here and got the sliced rye Boss sandwich (you can also get sandwiches served on a 9in roll). The mound of thinly sliced deli meats ( pepperoni, Genoa salami, & Black Forest ham) are perfectly stacked with provolone cheese and banana peppers. If you want The Works- shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes, black pepper & salt. Easy in the vinaigrette dressing and bread coated with mayo & mustard. I didn't leave a crumb in sight. And I made it a combo w/ some dill pickle Kettle chips and a fountain drink! The young fella behind the counter was friendly, chatted with us before he made our orders. Enough seating to relax for a bit and watch tv. There's a bathroom inside too.

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.

We started coming here because our family photographer (XO Kim -- check out my review!) highly…read morerecommended it, and it has become our tradition after every photo session for about five years. Enticing our kids with the animals at XO Ranch and then grabbing food at Descanso Junction has been our routine that just works. It has made taking family pictures a better experience. We always bring our dogs to the photo shoot and sit outside on the patio at Descano Junction Restaurant. We have enjoyed sitting outside. There is a wooden chair that my kids love squishing themselves into. At night they have garland lights. Unfortunately the laat time we came the heater did not have gas and we were freezing. My two younger kids still opted to eat with us because they wanted to eat with our dogs and sit in the chair. Portions here are generous and priced well. Honestly, I could probably share with my youngest, but since it's a bit of a drive for us, we each get our own dish and take home leftovers. Some menu items are served only at certain times and days, so plan around that. Service has always been consistently good -- friendly and attentive, even when we're seated on the patio with the dogs. They sell dog friendly burger patties for $5.99. Our Favorite Items Smaller Bites These come with two sliders and one side. We've tried all the options and have zero complaints. Burgers My kids love the burgers here. They're a great size and always come out juicy. We order them Medium to Medium-Well. For sides, you can pick fries, potato salad, or coleslaw, or pay extra for battered onion rings, soup, or a salad (I usually upgrade). Favorites for my family: * Traditional * Bacon Cheeseburger * Ultimate Burger My favorite burger is the Mushroom Burger I'm a mushroom lover, and this one is always cooked perfectly. Taco Salad Huge. I order it with Carne Asada and it's delicious every time. BBQ Combo: You can create your own combo. Options: Jack Daniel's Tri Tip Saint Louis Style Pork Ribs Smoked Pulled Pork Desserts I'm a dessert person. I don't have a must eat here but its a good way to end the meal. We have tried the brownie, cheesecake and apple pie. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out. Great portions, fair prices, tasty food, and consistently good service. And don't forget to walk around the shops on the same lot afterward.

We bicycled up through desert mountain country wondering if we had enough water when we came upon…read morethe Junction. Our server Alyssa and food and icy drinks were a godsend. Had our own window side booth by the window. "Stay as long as you like," she said. Get the taco salad - huge crispy edible bowl packed throughout with chunks of grilled chicken and surprises at every level like avocado slices cheese and refried beans at the base--if you make that far! The cowboy and highway biking decor was perfect to recharge our enthusiasm for the endless mountain climb to Julian. She said watch out for rattle snakes!

Friendly cashier. Nice area. The food was not the best…read more Every hamburger ordered was wrong. Some ordered plain and were received with onion and mustard. Some recieved with pickles. Fries were soggy. Drinks warm, given without ice. Ice cream cones were delicious. No bathrooms but have a sign that public restrooms are across the street at the park. If going to enjoy the food, sit across the street on the tables at the park. So beautiful. Sorry. Forgot to take pics of our meals.

This place is still the place to stop while visiting the nearby area (or passing by). They offer…read moreburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, fish or chicken sandwiches, and fries. We love the outdoor setting in the middle of the mountains. The menu may be large but very simple to understand. They also offer ice cream oo. This has been our spot to stop off at, after visiting the mountain areas nearby. The staff is very friendly and work quickly to get the food made. Be mindful, they don't have any restrooms available.

We finished up a beautiful hike along the PCT and were absolutely starving. It had been a few years…read moresince our last visit to Pine House Cafe, so we stopped by for lunch before heading back to San Diego. I was craving a burger and went with the Beef Angus with cheddar and fries. The burger was solid with a mildly flavored patty and fresh garnishments. However, the fries were a 10/10! They were made with a delicious batter and fried to perfection; they taste great with ketchup, ranch, or even just on their own. The service was quick, friendly, and accurate. There is plenty of seating both inside and on the patio. I especially love that they are so open and welcoming to PCT thru-hikers. It's a great local spot and we'll definitely be back. Thank you!

I've been here twice after tough hikes in the heat out at Mount Laguna. Both of the times I've been…read morehere I was dying for a burger and a beer. This little restaurant is owned by a couple French guys and to be honest they've got some really interesting looking French dishes on their menu that I bet are fantastic. I would love to try them sometime and I bet that would increase my score of this restaurant. They've got four taps and the beers come out frigidly cold. Absolutely perfect after being outside. My burger was pretty good, the patty definitely gave me frozen burger vibes, but the fries were amazing. They are that battered type that is super crunchy. I asked for a side of ranch dressing and it was a prepackaged Ken's steakhouse branch. Was a little disappointed by that, hoping for homemade ranch, but not a dealbreaker. The server was very friendly and very quick. The interior is cute, looks like a log cabin, and in the front, there is a very nice looking patio area that if you want to be outside looks quite enjoyable. They are obviously very supportive of the PCT hikers. They've even got a little area where you can buy snacks and put them into a donation bucket for the hikers which I think is cool.

A place for family get-togethers, we have been here many times for the good times. Smaller than…read moreusual gathering this time, five for lunch mid-week. We ordered the Avocado Bacon burger with Onion Rings, Bacon Burger with Onion Rings, 2 orders of Apple walnut salads, and a Reuben sandwich with Onion Rings. Burgers were made to order, and onion rings were perfect. The Reuben was stacked with meat, and Apple walnut salads, fresh ingredients, and ample size, including a choice of Janet's pies: apple, blueberry, etc. Service was excellent, prompt, and efficient. The whole restaurant gives that homey country feel, complementing the town of Alpine.

Janet's is one of those places you go to for a reason--and that reason is breakfast. From the…read moremoment you walk in, the log cabin-style building gives off a charming, rustic vibe that instantly makes you feel at home. It's cozy, welcoming, and has that classic "local favorite" energy. The food absolutely delivers. Portions are huge, so come hungry. Their breakfast is the star of the show--everything is hearty, comforting, and done right. The muffins are next-level, and the desserts? Honestly, ridiculously good. It's the kind of place where you end up taking something sweet to go even if you're already full. This isn't a spot you go to for lunch--this is where you go when you want a proper, satisfying breakfast that hits every time. If you're craving big portions, homestyle cooking, and a warm, rustic atmosphere, Janet's is definitely worth the visit.

Steve is, without a doubt, one of the greatest guys I've ever met. He runs an immaculate operation…read moreat Country Wine & Spirits, where every patron's needs are effortlessly anticipated. He goes so far above and beyond that his caliber of customer service feels like a rare vintage in today's world. Look no further for your wine and spirits--this establishment is strictly top-shelf.

So good! Make sure to get the classic club. Perfect as it comes. Great prices for what you get too.read more

Hidden gem! Don't skip on giving this place a try! With the different options of diners in the area…read moreand the hype on which may be the a better place, Soups and Such is a quiet secret! It was late in the day, just after 2pm before closing at 3pm. They were sold out of couple side items. It was a bit windy that day, so it was very chilly. We started with a cup of creamy tomato soup. That hit the warm cozy spot! We decided on the bbq brisket sandwich with the potato salad. OMG, it was the perfect pairing! The sweetness of the sauce from the brisket and the tangy potato salad. I ate every bite together! I love fries and sweet potato fries, but they were sold out. Staff were super nice! There were still customers coming in for lunch after us. There is a small outdoor patio area where you can eat if you have dogs. Lunch was so yummy! Thank goodness we decided to come here instead of the other restaurants/diners on the Main Street! 2026: 20

Took a day trip to Julian and stopped to try this place out based on the yelp reviews. This place…read moreis a hidden gem. Small little cafe with a lot of personality. Plants hanging from the ceiling and painting on the walls. We decided to have an early lunch and arrived around 1030am on a Sat. and holiday weekend. (MLK). Great choice since we missed the crowds. I ordered hot green tea which was served in a cute teapot. Which they also sell. I decided on the soup and 1/2 sandwich special. The BLT and the vegetable soup was so flavorful. Wished I had ordered a full order. My husband ordered the Curry Tuna sandwich with a side of potato salad. I'm not a fan of curry but if you are this sandwich is amazing. And the potato salad had so much flavor. Everything we ate was amazing. Service was great too. I would highly recommend. 5 Stars for sure!!