The Villager Coffee Shop is the kind of place that makes you glad you stopped--classic diner…read morecomfort with a real hometown feel. The staff is consistently upbeat, the cooks move like a well-oiled team, and everything comes out the way you want diner food to come out: hot, familiar, and satisfying. It genuinely feels family-owned--not in a gimmicky way, but in the way people greet you, check in on your table, and serve your food with a smile. Locals roll in happy, chat a little, and you can tell this spot is part of the rhythm of Blue Jay. If you want the classic diner experience--easy, friendly, always solid--this is it.

TL;DR: be prepared for a wait. great service and probably the best breakfast in town?…read more Came on a Thursday morning and were surprised to see a wait. Put our name down and had to wait ~30min which was fine since we just window-shopped the nearby shops Ordered: - Corned beef hash (4.5/5): delicious flavor but wish there was a bigger portion of corned beef especially when compared to the hash brown. tip: ask for a hard fry to get extra texture - short stack pancakes (3/5): pancake texture was alright but not particularly special. Being covered in whipped cream doesn't help. Decent value though if you're fueling up Would definitely come back if we're back in town Cheers, Villager Coffee!

Had a great time visiting Belgian Waffle Works in Lake Arrowhead. The service was great. We got…read moreseated quickly and was attended to very fast with drink and menu selections. Never felt like I was forgotten. They came back multiple times throughout the meal and checked on us and refilled drinks. The food was very good. Waffle was great and eggs tasted good with a good amount of cheese as well. The biscuits and gravy were really good and the bacon was amazing. Interior had a good theme and was well decorated. I would come back for sure.

Had a party of 8 for a Sunday brunch and we got seated within 20 minutes of putting our names on…read morethe waitlist! We sat outside, but the heaters kept us warm. Food came out fast after ordering, and staff was attentive and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their meal and portions were generous with reasonable pricing. Highly recommend any of their waffles!! This place is probably one of the top 3 eateries to grab an enjoyable brunch in Arrowhead.

My friend found Sunsets on Yelp and it really stood out to us, so we decided to try! Very happy…read morewith how everything went :) Staff were so pleasant, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we stepped in! Our hostess was wearing a very cute Christmas hat, and she said she wanted to spread the holiday spirit! Our waitress was the sweetest ever; she was very helpful with our orders and even laughed at one of our funny interactions haha Everything tasted perfect! We shared the Kalua pork bowl and the Beachfire burger. The pork was extremely soft and tender, the coconut rice was fragrant, and the coleslaw was refreshing. The beef patty was cooked exactly to our liking, and my friend devoured the macaroni salad he chose as the side. The non-alcoholic Thai iced teas were delicious and innovative, we've never tried it with orange slices but it works so well! We did notice the drinks were about 80% ice though... I met the nicest, happiest woman in the restroom, and she recommended the sticky wings!! And the table next to us kept ordering more food (seriously, the menu was amazing) which they laughed about with their waiter LOL The decor was festive and inviting. They have touch-activated ambient mood lamps on each table and a fireplace playing on a screen (or was it real?) Highly recommend!

Let's just say I had expectations heading into this restaurant given previous reviews and word of…read moremouth. Unfortunately we left feeling very underwhelmed. We ordered the Pupu Platter which came with only one conglomerate piece of tempura when reportedly we were supposed to get 4 separate pieces. The coconut shrimp was raw as seen in the photo. Fortunately they replaced this with another platter of coconut shrimp. The shrimp and mahi mahi tacos were great as was the mushroom ravioli. However the NY strip (which came recommended) had an uneven cook as seen in the photo which looks as if they did not let the steak come to room temperature before cooking. Also was very Underseasoned with a bland taste. The mashed potatoes (also pictured) was bland as well without a creamy texture as expected of mashed potatoes. No complaints about service. Would like to think maybe we caught them on an off day since it was Memorial Day weekend but unfortunately the food left a lot to be desired. May have been better to just save the money and make a decent dish at home.

Had breakfast lunch and dinner here for a few days…read more The servers are really friendly and quick. They'll bring stuff to your table even if there's a buffet Ask them about veggie options because they'll have a dish for you Food wasn't spectacular but it was tasty

It's very hard to find any issues with eating here. It's very convenient if you are staying onsite…read moreand it's easy to get a table (even if you don't have reservations for dinner). Just show up before 7:45 pm (last call for seating). The food is very freshly made and is pretty good for a buffet. The kitchen staff will accommodate you if you have any dietary restrictions. Beverages and desserts are included in the price. And the staff is very attentive and friendly. It's so nice to have a low stress dining option onsite. Plus, there is a bar and tavern in the back if you want something smaller. Tip for dinner: save room for dessert. It's a small selection, but hits the spot for post dinner treat. Tip for breakfast: don't wait until the end of the dining time to get what you want from the buffet, the staff starts clearing the buffet items about 15-20 minutes before last seating and they won't refill some items.

So this was the final stop today after visiting two previous restaurants at the lake arrowhead…read moreVillage. I tried to come out once a month with my dogs and get a beer and a small appetizer at each location and usually dinner at the last location. This place was the best by far we were greeted by this tall gentleman with the beard bald guy super cool dude. This waiter was amazing full of personality. Customer service skills was excellent. We ordered the California Dog tater tots with garlic Parm and a peanut butter and jelly burger that was to die for everything. Everything was amazing except for it being a little windy on the patio and a little chilly, but that was the least of our worries our dogs were comfortable. The food was amazing. The ambience was exceptional and the service was top-notch. Thank you sir for the amazing recommendations. We will be back for sure from your friends with the Doberman and German Shepherd dogs. Thank you lakefront

The best wedge salad I've ever had. The server said they make their own blue cheese dressing…read more Their wings were great too

The food was phenomenal!! Everything there is sooo fresh and unique! You have to come and try the…read moreBlue Jay blue cheese burger and the strawberry sunflower salad. OH! Also the beignets- house made to perfection!! The service is impeccable, thank you to our wonderful waitress- Bindy;) we will definitely be coming back

My wife and I are Crestline locals and absolutely love the Spade and Spatula!…read more My wife is a vegetarian and there are limited options on the mountain for her. She loves so many of the vegan/vegetarian options and orders something different every time! I go with the blue cheese burger. Tried it for the first time and love it so much that I haven't tried anything else! The bacon is cooked to perfection and the balsamic glaze just makes for a perfect touch. It's my favorite burger-- on or off the mountain! Oh and the fries (with the homemade ranch) are delicious. If you are visiting and looking for a spot on the mountain to check out, this is the place!

The drinks we got were delicious (double salty dog, cappuccino, and heartbeat) and the staff were…read moresuper sweet and attentive. We even brought our two dogs and they came out with treats and a big bowl of water for them! Overall the inside is super cute and cozy and I would definitely come back!

I'll start by saying everyone was very nice both times I came in while on our little ski weekend…read more They have a very nice little book collection you can read, and if you can't put it down, you can buy. But the true star of the show are the cinnamon rolls! My son who is a roll fiend calls them, "the best cinnamon rolls since Denmark". And he ate cinnamon rolls every day there so you know he loves them. I'll just say that they are almost as good as my sister in law's holiday rolls and that's high praise. They're really traditional American rolls with just the right amount of icing, warm and fresh. (Came out at 8am, but they open at 7am??). Get them.

I stayed in GVL for the weekend, and we stopped by here for dinner on the way back home. It was not…read morepacked, but 1/3 the tables were full on a Sunday night which is a good sign. This is a low-key, "local vibe" kind of diner ~ do not go here for ambiance or high end cuisine. That said, the server was friendly and helpful with the menu. We both had burgers and fries/onion rings - I had the Ortega burger with cheddar cheese, 5/5, SO GOOD!! WILL GET AGAIN!!! I knew the burger would be good, this place is your "typical diner" - however, I was actually blown away by it!! Fries and onion rings were delicious too!! Salty, crunchy and perfectly cooked. Ranch sauce was fire too. My BF has been eating at this place for years now, and has nothing but good things to say about this place as well. We can't wait to go back soon and try the Mexican food, as our server recommended trying that cuisine. Based off these experiences and the friendly head nod from the cook as we left - we'll be back and will try something new. I actually look forward to trying breakfast there as well, at some point soon, as I heard the people seated behind us talking how good their waffles and pancakes are. Please try this establishment, I hope you enjoy as much as we did!

One of my favorite breakfast options in the Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear area. I live in Los…read moreAngeles, so it's great to find a retro, SoCal diner up in the mountains that reminds me of back home. The food portions here are very generous, and the pricing is extremely fair. Just like any diner the menu is very large and has a lot of great options on it. Service was very fast and friendly, and they are true champions with staying on top of the drink refills. There is a large free parking lot right in front so parking is very easy and close. Inside is pretty small, they have about six booths and twice as many counter seats so if it is busy, you may have to wait a little bit, but it will be worth it. For this visit, I chose the Chili Cheese Omelette and really liked it. I wish it would've had less beans and more meat but overall I can't complain because I finished the entire thing. They also do four eggs for their omelettes so it is a bit larger than you will usually get. As mentioned the coffee is great and they will continue the refills the second you need it. It's located in sleepy Running Springs, which is in between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. It's less than a 10 minute drive from both locations so it is a really great option for breakfast when visiting. We will be back next time we are visiting the mountains.

Super cute place, and truly on the water front, great view, lots of seating for big groups, staff…read moreis super nice who were very helpful. We came on a sunday at 11pm, so felt like there were minimal serving staff, so food took longer than expected, but the serving staff was very nice, and attentive. Service, environment, cleanliness, cute holiday decorations, sports on TV, 4.5 out of 5 Food was more of a 3, best thing we got was the Poke nachos, loved the fried wonton chips, nice cuts of tuna, great toppings. regular fries and parmesan fries were good, standard restaurant fries Philly cheese steak was ok, meat was good, bread was too thick and chewie. Burger was ok, average meat and bread. Fish and chips were ok, nice crisp, batter not too dense, needed seasoning, very plain. Chicken wings were ok, little dry, not too much flavor. Cool for groups, lots of alcohol options, good kid options, food was average. I would come back if I was in the area, and had a large group, and wanted alcohol. Dragon egg, neutral.

As a returning customer, unfortunately this visit wasn't as good as the last one I called Ahed to…read moremake sure they were dog friendly, which they are. I sat on the patio with my German shepherd and my Doberman. I even came inside to let the lady with green hair know that I was outside. I was completely unattended. No one came out to check on us. No one asked if we needed anything. The good news is I ordered the fish and chips and it came out a little bit cold and I was unfortunately disappointed. I really enjoyed this place. I really enjoyed the view but unfortunately the service didn't live up to the hype And by the way I still left a 22% tip I'm not that type of patron who won't leave a tip, but I was really disappointed with the service. I like to take my dogs to arrowhead village and bop around from restaurant to restaurant order a beer and a small appetizer and just explore. I really hope they get it together because the competition is very fierce out there.

Fantastic service, great variety of top shelf food & drink and artisanal stuff you wouldn't expect…read moreon the mountain except at Jensen's. Breakfast burritos are great, great value for money, shout out to the deli ladies.

I'm a pinch, this grocery store has you covered. There are larger grocery stores in the village and…read moreBlue Jay, but if you just need a basic like coffee, a soda, chips or pop tarts, you'll likely find them here. Large booze selection too! The sandwich shop at the back of the store has great options that end up being large enough to share, or two meals.