Despite being so busy (we came on a weekend around 10 am and it packed) our food arrived after only about 10 minutes of waiting! There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with nice views of the town streets. We decided to order takeout. We got the California Omelette with sourdough bread and hashbrowns and a Breakfast Burrito with sausage. I love me a good breakfast burrito, but this one was disappointingly bland. Every other aspect of the burrito -- the portion, the perfectly crispy texture of the hasbrowns, the crunchy, juicy sausage, the soft tortilla -- was perfect. If they only added more seasoning, this burrito would be so good. Instead, enjoyment came purely from texture, because there was essentually no flavor. The burrito would've also benefitted from a bit more cheese, but that is totally personal preference. The California Omelette was pretty good. It was a but more flavorful than the burrito, which kinda isn't a hard standard to pass, but could also benefit from more seasoning -- or even just more salt. The egg was fluffy and paired nicely with the freshness of the tomato. The bread was nothing standout, just your regular slice of toast. Hashbrowns were great -- super crispy on top, and nice and buttery on the bottom. Maybe the lack of flavor is just because we ordered takeout, so because the texture of the food was so good, I would definitely give Red Kettle another shot (dine-in) given the chance. Would just remember to bring a little salt or something with me though just in case, lol. read more

Red Kettle - California Omelette (w/ hashbrowns and sourdough bread) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Didn't wait too long to get seated or to have our drinks brought out to us. But we waited at least 30 minutes for our order to be taken and still waited another 45 minutes for the food to be brought out to us. Nobody ever came to check in on how we were doing, we all had finished our drinks well before the food came out. And when the food finally came out the server seemed so impatient when handing out the plates and just sat things down wherever on the table. Additionally after waiting that long for food, the hash browns and pancakes were burnt. They also took forever to bring us the check after we had finished eating, mind you they had already picked up everyone's plates. Service sucked food was mid, if not less than that. Mama's Egg House is far superior, I suggest going there instead. read more

Food in the service were wonderful. Ambience was really cute for a cozy mountain community.

This place came up as "Dog Friendly" so we decided to check it out. If you walk around the left side of the building, you can access the patio. We sat right down and were immediately waited on (surprising on a Sunday Morning!) I ordered the spinach omlette with avocado, and fruit. A side of bacon for my furry sidekick. The food was delicious! read more

Red Kettle - Spinach Omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Hands down our favorite spot in Idyllwild. Excellent for breakfast or lunch and consistently good

They were amazing.I can't wait to get back up there. So I can sit down and have a good meal with good fun and good friends.

Visited 2/28/26 I love coming up to idyllwild I usually don't stop to eat. But i Stopped in for breakfast and had egg Benedict... was absolutely best eggs Benedict I've had. The eggs were cooked perfectly!!normally where ever I go and order eggs Benedict the eggs are over cooked but not theirs. I give them full ratings... left with a smile and made my day! read more

Red Kettle has a nostalgic, vintage diner feel that's perfect for a cold morning. The hot chocolate was fantastic and set the tone for a cozy meal. I ordered a breakfast burrito with bacon and sausage (extra protein for a small charge). It was huge, super filling, and paired well with some Tabasco since the salsa wasn't very spicy. Great service, hearty portions, and an overall solid spot in Idyllwild! read more

Red Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Been coming to the Red Kettle for over 40 years. As a little kid it was my favorite, and while it's had its ups and downs, it's back to being my regular breakfast spot on Idyllwild. Consistent, friendly, and certainly the most affordable breakfast in town. read more

Went to Idyllwild for a day trip last week and we had breakfast at Red Kettle. Food was very good. Had eggs Benedict Florentine. Service was excellent. Megan greeted us with a very friendly smile and made us feel comfortable. Kathy, our server, was very friendly, too. Loved the cute decor of the restaurant. Very cozy atmosphere. We will definitely go back to Red Kettle. read more

This restaurant is a gold mine! City Hall should update their name to Gold Kettle. Small and busy restaurant, but great ambience. Not too loud where you can't enjoy a conversation with your party. Service is great, very friendly and efficient. All items are great. Their Eggs Benedict (comes extra runny) is one of the best I've had from a local diner. I will definitely be back. read more

Red Kettle - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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I ate here for breakfast twice during a stay in Idyllwild. I enjoyed it so much the first day that I came back and enjoyed it even more on my second visit. This traditional diner is housed in a historical, rustic building and the combination of atmosphere, top-notch diner food, and personal, cheerful service resulted in my high rating. My first visit I had eggs benedict with hash browns, The eggs were done perfectly, the English muffin toasted with crisp edges, and the ham was smokey-delicious. The hash browns were soft inside with a perfect crispy outer layer. The second visit was simply scrambled eggs, bacon, sourdough toast, and fresh fruit. All were prepared perfectly and the fresh fruit consisted of a wonderful variety (grapes, watermelon, strawberries, honeydew, and cantaloupe). On both of my visits I ate indoors but they also have a patio for days less hot than when I was there. I was in Idyllwild during midweek and was able to walk right in and be seated but I bet on weekends there'll be a wait. read more

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Visiting Idyllwild for the first time 2 weeks ago and the Red Kettle was one of the places we went for breakfast. Small but the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. Enjoyed viewing and reading the nostalgia on the walls. Service was excellent and the servers were very nice and attentive. Pancakes were fluffy and eggs cooked to perfection. Mountain Muffin was excellent as well. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Red Kettle - 2 Cakes Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Always a great Idyllwild go-to - and not just for breakfast foods! The staff has a great attitude and my guests bragged about the food / experience for days. read more

Really nice place. One of the few restaurants that was open on a Monday for lunch. Four of us with a dog. We sat on the deck (left side of my really bad pic). Our waitress was fantastic. Really friendly and helpful. I got the turkey melt. It was wonderful. My daughter got the grilled cheese. Others got the chicken fried steak. It was all great. We're in from out of town but if we're ever here again (likely) we'll definitely stop in again. read more

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While visiting Idyllwild, we stopped and ate breakfast at this place and it didn't disappoint. My huevos rancheros were not spicy and were perfectly seasoned. Country potatoes were also good, but were missing some seasoning. Place was clean and waitresses were kind and friendly. I recommend this place and will be back. read more

Red Kettle - Huevos rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

A good option for breakfast if you're an early riser. We all ordered different items for breakfast: country biscuit with gravy, French toast and polish sausage. The 2 strips of bacon that came with my order were especially delicious. It was the star in my takeout container. Meaty, not fatty, just right thicker with a slight chew, definitely a must try. The portions are so generous both hubs and I had enough for breakfast the next morning. read more

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Wow where do I start? Went after church and seen the line thought it would be worth the 30min wait. Skurrr wrong idea. Waited sat down, drink order taken after about 6 min wait. Finally got drinks and then started to order, was told couldn't order pancakes after noon. Didn't really understand that when we were seated before noon, the server took a while to come to our table, so had to settle and change my choice. Ordered my food and to say the least mediocre. I had patty melt don't understand how onions on my pattymelt was hotter than the meat. I almost burned my tongue on the onions. Chilli was bland and also subpar. I brought it to servers attention she asked if I had chilli before. I was lokey offended but I let it go. Fries were mid. Club sandwich was not decent and the onion rings left the worse after taste I've ever had. Definitely a 1 and done for me ,won't return or recommend. The spacing was too tight, music was ok. I feel patrons with pets should be sat outside for sanitary reasons. Also remember to bring napkins with food and fill the condiments before seating. read more

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No pics to share, but I enjoyed the corned beef hash breakfast and the orange juice I had. Nothing special--country potatoes, two fried eggs over canned corned beef hash, a couple of thick sourdough toast slices--and some above average OJ. Decent coffee. Solid service. A nice refueling stop in the midst of a long dual-sport ride. Just good, basic breakfast. read more

Classic small town mountain diner. Friendly staff, hearty portions, and endless coffee. All the makings for a great breakfast!

The food is wonderful the service was amazing. They tolerated my husband's jokes and laughed with him and we're excited to see him and us come back to to enjoy the food again it was great I would definitely go to this place every Sunday if I could.! Danielle Cammy and Michelle LOL read more

This is the kind of restaurant that so many chains have tried to copy, and can never come close to replicating the ambience, the personality, or the quality. Doesn't matter if you order a burger, a sandwich, Ribeye and eggs, or chug a bowl of sausage gravy, they nail it every time. If they have Cinnamon Rolls, do yourself a favor and don't hesitate, these things are as enormous as they are delicious. read more

Food is great. The noise level was over the time, aided my a brat young boy. His Mom and Dad thought it was cute. All other customers did not. read more

This is a traditional diner-style small restaurant right in the middle of Idyllwild; food isn't spectacular but it's very good given the fact that this isn't an expensive restaurant. They serve breakfast all day long (we'll, till 2pm when the restaurant closes) but if you want pancakes the griddle shuts down at 11am so keep that in mind. Their lunch menu is ok, chicken chili is amazing but the rest is ok. What really makes this place is its breakfast; huge homemade biscuits, home made patties plus locally produced sausage links complement your breakfast. Friendly service, hard to find that today. Expect long lines especially during the weekends. A must if you are in Idyllwild read more

Red Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

If I could give this place more stars, I would! The restaurant is a warm, FRIENDLY place with generous portions and really delicious food! Our server Kelly our server was awesome and gave us lots of helpful information about the area. We will definitely be going back. Especially now that we purchased a home in the area :) read more

It was my wife's and mine first time trying and the environment was super reminiscent of going back home to a home cooked meal! Parking is super limited if your staying in town then it's definitely walking distance from other locations such as gift Shops and other stuff which is super convenient ! The food was tasty as well my wife got the huevos rancheros and I got the eggs Benedict. Both were good and the prices were reasonable as well. If your new to idllywild the servers are super nice as well! Ask them any questions about what to do around town and they will pint you to the right location read more

Red Kettle - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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The food is great and the service. We visited here multiple times. This is our go to when we want breakfast in Idyllwild.

Great breakfast! Sat outside on the deck, very nice overlooking downtown. Wait staff was very attentive !

This place is super cute and homie feeling. My wife and I have been twice. The service feels like you're being service by your Aunty at home lol the food is more on the basic side, but still very good and satisfying :). I highly recommend going :) read more

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We had the chance to have Breakfast at the Red Kettle twice during a recent stay in Idyllwild. It is a comfortable, relaxed diner type of atmosphere where you see a lot of locals coming in to eat. The service was great, the food was tasty and I loved the humor and paintings on the walls! You can't go wrong giving this place a try! read more

location & parking: located on the main street of idyllwild in town! amongst many other lovely local businesses. there is plenty of street parking around and it's in a walkable area in town food & drinks: overall pretty good! super authentic, well made, flavorful, and yummy. their breakfast foods really hit the spot if youre looking for a good ol american diner breakfast. eggs benedict $17 with cottage fries (deep fried potato cubes, similar to potato wedges) chicken fried steak & eggs $16 with hashbrown & biscuit in gravy service: came on a beautiful friday afternoon and beat the lunch rush! a tip is to try going not during rush hours, since theyre pretty popular and got filled up quick. the staff were kind and attentive vibes: the ambiance is "good ol american diner", cozy, comforting, and it has a great cabin vibe too overall: 5/5 stars, def bookmarked this place for my next visit to idyllwild, when in need of some classic diner food read more

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2 years later we decided to return here and very glad we did. We sat on the patio to people watch and enjoy the beautiful weather while we ate. The food here is amazing! I suggest the Chef Salad! Delicious! Great friendly service. Happy customers everywhere inside and out on the patio. Weekdays are best to get the seating you want. Weekends are a bit busy. read more

The Red Kettle is our favorite eatery in Idyllwild by far, what makes our visit even more special is the snow. You get a great view of the town square from the restart, the staff is amazing they provide some amazing service which makes you feel right at home. Their menu is pretty good they have a large selection to choose from. Make sure you leave some room for some fresh pie, they have different kinds of pies daily. I would recommend showing up early for breakfast or lunch because they get very busy. read more

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I was there on a weekday. Kelly, the waitress, was beyond rude, other than her, it was okay.

Solid American restaurant with greattt breakfast. I was craving American breakfast for a while and this place satisfied my cravings. The atmosphere and vibe of the whole place was so warm, cozy, and lively. The food was so yummy and there were a lot of condiments to enhance the food. American breakfast is so bomb. The service was great, everyone was so nice and accommodating for us! The fruit had a lot of variety as there was strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple and it was all very fresh and tasty. The waffles and toast were cooked well. The omelette has chunks of sausage and it was yummy. Overall, a very solid place! read more

Red Kettle - Ham & Cheese Omelette, Waffle Breakfast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Very dog friendly patio. Service was superb. Brisket sandwich was very tasty. It seemed like the servers all helped each other instead of keeping rigidly to their assigned tables which was very refreshing. read more

the negative reviews on this place are too obnoxious to finish reading. why do people come to the damned MOUNTAINS looking for 15 minute service and Michelin star food? who RAISED these people? i went. chili cheese omelette: among the best that i have ever had in my life. chicken fried steak: pretty up there with the best you'll have in California (Texas does em best) the gravy is really flavorful and doesnt taste like flour or conrstarch. the pork chops: wafer thin yet very VERY flavorful and seasoned the service: you know, people complained about slow service. i can agree that this wasn't really "fast food", but we got our drink order taken within 5-7 minutes and our food within 10-12 after that. my wife and i must have made the mistake of going out to eat with someone whose company we enjoyed because we were so busy enjoying talking to one another that we weren't sitting there demanding to be catered to like we are in Buckingham Palace. what do people expect? this isn't McDonalds. i eat out often and i found the service to be perfect,. perhaps when you go out to eat and don't actually want to spend time with the people who you came with, you are dying to have food slammed in front of you in 5 minutes. if that's the case, go to Denny's. we loved the food and service and prices so much that we went back a few days later. same exact experience: PERFECT. Thank You for great food! read more

Great little breakfast /lunch place. Food was delicious and tasty. Service was excellent and the outdoor seating provides plenty of intimate space. There is also a dog bowl for your dog. read more

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The food was great I had the sweet potato and curry soup which was soooooooo good. The service was outstanding . A bit pricy but would do it again read more

Red Kettle - Sweet potato and curry soup with grilled cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California

I was at this place for a brunch. The staff is very nice and friendly. The food is so good here. If you are in this area I recommend to go check their food. The way the combo dishes are presented is so professional. Maybe they have a chef in their kitchen. Tip: If you have a dog, they will ask you to use the side door to enter the patio. read more

Red Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Idyllwild, California