Food, as always delicious! Service always friendly and we are good friends with one of the servers, her name is Corana .. Bathrooms clean and well stocked. You won't go away hungry! They are only open for breakfast and lunch and sometimes there is a bit of a wait because it's a smaller cafe, but it's worth it! read more

Just have to say once again, I really like this local driven cafe - even though it's crowded and busy & closes at 2pm. A very homemade vegetable meatball soup is my go to on Thursdays or Saturdays when in need of a soup fix. If you're eating in, it's tight but there are a few tables outside and sometimes service is available on the patio. Portions are large! The staff is always pleasant, quick and efficient. Pay with cash to avoid the 3% surcharge. Closed on Tuesdays (March 2026) read more

Spirit River Cafe - Vegetable meatball soup on Thursdays and Saturdays. Delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

Prices are slightly high, but portions are very large (sometimes I wish restaurants would sell smaller portions - like 2 eggs omelets instead of 3 - at a cheaper price). Very friendly staff, the service is however a bit slow. I like the western decor and the vibe. There are patio seating options (50% under the sun so bring your hat and sunscreen!) The food was good but nothing spectacular. My potatoes were on the dryer side, slightly under seasoned. The French toast was good, just overly sweet. Go there if you crave large breakfasts! I would go back to try their lunch. read more

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Food is great. Everyone friendly. Prices are reasonable for the amount you get. Easy 2-3 meals in one plate.

Hometown environment. Great service! Tasty Café experience! Definitely come here again. read more

Spirit River Cafe - Cowboy Skillet with biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

Wow! So good! Be prepared for a bit of a wait to be seated because they are busy but it's 100% worth the wait! Once ordered the food comes out fast! The food...... omg delicious and so much food! Huge portions! I had the pumpkin bread with mine. The best I've ever had! We all loved everything. The decor is rustic and looks perfect. read more

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The service was super nice, the restaurant was a little cramped but for a small cafe it was nice. The food was absolutely delicious, the pot roast was cooked and seasoned just right. Highly recommend this place when it's open. The slim hours may lead it to being packed but it's worth it. read more

Spirit River Cafe - Pot roast with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

Our server was amazing and totally efficient. She made our breakfast even better. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be back when we're in town read more

This place has amazing food and fast service. The workers are lovely as well! We go here all the time

I've been here once before but that was YEARS ago so this felt like the first time. We got there at about 1pm, they close at 2pm. We could *feel* the rush. We were hurried to a table and immediately asked about drinks. Server showed up soon after and asked if we were ready to order. She was speaking fast, wrote everything down, then we noticed her rushing around the restaurant to her tables. I understand hurrying within that last hour but it made us feel rushed. We were all still eating when we received the check. On the food; the corned beef was OK. A bit dry but it seems to be popular here. I ordered the ranch potatoes and an egg, and grabbed a cinnamon roll to go. The cinnamon roll was not heated up so I received it wrapped in cling film inside a box and it had a side of soft butter with it. The potatoes were alright but unseasoned. Large hearty chunks of potato with some green bell pepper and onion. I would have liked this to have some more crispy edges; the crispy parts are the best. I enjoyed them anyway. The cinnamon roll was taken home and heated up later. It became gooey and sticky and was delicious! I don't understand the butter with it so didn't use that. If anything I would have liked more icing on the side, but this was good though. It's a "cinnamon pecan roll" and at first I thought they were missing a pecan topping or something, but when eating it I found all the good stuff on the inside layers! The food was fine. Cinnamon roll was my favorite part. The service made us feel rushed and we were out of there around 1:30 so there was still time before closing even after we left. This visit didn't make me want to go back. read more

Spirit River Cafe - Huge cinnamon role! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

The food is usually good. The service is usually good. I care about the politics supported by businesses. This leans to support the right even at the cost of losing business. I won't be back as long as they support DJT and petitioned to recal California's gov. read more

Tried it out because of the great reviews and the reviews did not lie. Food was delicious, service was amazing.

You have to try this place amazing it won't disappoint food service every thing top tier read more

Spirit River Cafe - This place is amazing food service everything can't wait to go back - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

This was a Local secret and now everyone knows, The Food is always Hot and Tasty. With Daily Specials, The Waitresses are always smiling and friendly, Cozy Spot thats off the Highway with plenty of Parking read more

Amazing food and service as usual. Clean and cozy. Highly recommend you give them a try. read more

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Food was delicious and hot. I ordered the steak and eggs with mini waffle. Staff is friendly, definitely an old school diner vibe because the servers were predominantly women. Restaurant is tiny so I wouldn't recommend for a large party. Recommendation: Baked goods read more

Their food is good all the time! Service is always great ... attentive and fast Place is clean and well-kept ... no complaints We love getting our breakfast here read more

Great quality and large portions. Service is good and friendly. General American dinner decor and very clean.

I just learned of this restaurant during the week. They had an excellent variety of options, unique toast selections, and friendly staff. The food was a bit pricey, but I may be living in the past since I don't eat breakfast out often. It was a little difficult to find them once I parked. Their entrance was in the courtyard and I saw no signage to the restaurant entrance. Also, be sure your entire party is present, you will not be seated until everyone is there. read more

This is my families go to breakfast spot in Apple Valley! It's smaller, but very homey and the food is fresh and not greasy at all. Waitresses are all very nice and their menu is extensive. I always recommend Spirit River to my local friends we're looking for a great breakfast or lunchtime experience! read more

The Food was exceptional!! Service was all good evening though they get busy! Prepare to wait...but definitely worth waiting for!

Great food and service. Reasonable prices. Simple but cozy ambiance. This is the first local restaurant I've found that actually makes a good steak and egg breakfast! My wife is enjoying all the different omelet and skillet choices available. I tell you, we were diehard Molly Brown's Country Cafe patrons until we discovered this place. Highly recommended. read more

Wonderful cafe for breakfast or lunch. Today it was 82 degrees out, absolutely beautiful, so we sat on their large patio. They are dog friendly! I had the patriot waffle; one Blueberry Belgian Waffle with strawberries and whipped cream on top. Everything was delicious. Service was really fast. This place is very popular, it looked like a 5-10 minute wait to sit inside for any groups larger than 2. Five stars for great food, outdoor seating, and being dog friendly. read more

Honestly 10/10, I had a craving for fries with ranch and a coffee and this exceeded my expectations. The Tri tip sandwich was so flavorful and savory, best tri tip sandwich I've had, the fries are battered and the ranch is delicious. It's a very busy restaurant (no surprise here) so I do recommend coming before you're hungry! It was very quick to get seated and the food did not take long at all either, it's a very warm welcoming place and I will definitely be going back again! read more

Spirit River Cafe - Tri-tip sandwiches with fries and ranch. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

We stopped by on a Sunday late morning/early afternoon with a large party, and I was honestly impressed. Even with the weekend rush, they seated us within 15-20 minutes. They also have a nice outdoor patio with umbrellas, and while the inside is small, it's cozy and still fit our large party comfortably. The food was amazing. I ordered the turkey sausage and eggs, but the real star was the banana pecan bread. I would go back just to buy a whole loaf and snack on it all week. Everything came out hot, fast, and fresh, and every staff member we interacted with was genuinely kind. Overall, great service, great food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a place I'll be returning to. read more

I have been going to this restaurant off and on through the years. It is in the Spirit River Center that has the statue of Roy Roger's Trigger at the entrance. I ordered an Athena Scramble with fresh fruit and flatbread. It is eggs scrambled with olives, tomatoes, and mushrooms topped with crumbled feta cheese. The flatbread came grilled on one side and was crispy and soft at the same time. It was enjoyable with the contrast in texture. I also ordered a single pancake, buttermilk this time as they did not have buckwheat that morning. All of the items were tasty and very satisfying. This is a good place for breakfast and lunch. A good restaurant to put on a rotation. Food and service is consistently good here. read more

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The menu size is perfect and the breakfast food was literally amazing! The waitresses are attentive and the service was great. We sat outside on the patio and the ambiance made for a perfect desert day! read more

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We had brunch on 4th of July! The plates are nicely served. Service is great and food is delicious. It was a full house but the servers were on top of things. read more

Spirit River Cafe - Yummy stuff - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

Perfect Lil diner in Apple Valley. Everything I've ever tried has been good. They are always busy.

Great food & service never a bad meal there. Sometimes there is a wait but it's worth the time to wait.

Cute little country cafe off the beaten path. Plenty of seating both inside and outside, if you have kids outside is a great choice, big open courtyard for them to run around and play. If you want to sit inside you may have a little wait, we chose outside and got seated right away. Food was amazing and super large portions! Enough to feed a cowboy. We ordered eggs Benedict, the thick ham steak took up 1/2 my plate, super yummy. Full order of Biscuits and gravy, holy cow it could have fed the whole table, I recommend the 1/2 order for 1 person. The biscuits were freshly made and so soft and tender, sausage gravy was delicious as well. Last by not least the Cowboy omelet, my husband said it was fantastic and he is an omelet aficionado. Prices were fair IMO, $58 for the 3 meals and 3 drinks, especially for the amount of food you get. We had doggie bags to take home. I pay that for 2 meals in Southern California where we live and never have left overs. Staff were amazing and super friendly and on top of it, didn't have to wait for anything. Kitchen staff seem to be super efficient because as busy as they were our food came out really quick and cooked perfectly! We really enjoyed Spirit River cafe, we visit Vegas often and will be back for sure. read more

Spirit River Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

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Great food, great service. Just a simple soup and salad this time around, but maybe the best vegetable beef soup I've ever had! Staff very friendly. read more

Food: 8/10 (Berry Oatmeal Is soo good with brown sugar, Enchiladas W rice & beans Eh 5/10 , Breakfast Burrito Big 8/10) Service: 10/10 I appreciate the servers coming to check up on us every moment they could. Alyssa is such a sweetheart & very helpful. We appreciate your service sister keep it up. You are awesome! read more

Plentiful of food and the service of the hook. Ambiance is what you bring in. Keep up the great job y'all! I wish I took a picture of my Cowboy Omelette with house potatoes. read more

Walked in and was greeted with friendly smiles. This place is a country style all American food cafe. I found this place through a friend and it did not disappoint. I had breakfast burrito with country potatoes and an ice tea. Every bite was delicious! The jalapeño tortilla was a bonus! Simply delicious! If you like it e tea, they brew it to perfection. Parking is plenty here. Bathroom is well stocked and clean: read more

Spirit River Cafe - Steak Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

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This place is great! It's small but the food is great and the staff are wonderful and so nice! read more

Spirit River Cafe - Pot roast and tri tip steak sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

UPDATE: a few years later and everything is as great as it's ever been. Same great team of people, which must tell you that this place is a great place to work. If the employees are happy, the food and service will be good. The place is always busy, which also means something. And if you're a Karen that complains about the wait, the people behind you will be happy to take your place. read more

Definitely coming back the food was delicious the service was great and it is very fair priced! Place is clean and it's a relaxing place for breakfast nothing wild read more

Spirit River Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apple Valley, California

Someone recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. My two teenage boys, ordered French toast and they loved it. The large portions filled them up, very delicious. I would definitely recommend. Service was fast and friendly. Place is clean, small but the flow is fast. read more

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Always really good breakfast, I haven't had something here I didn't enjoy. Staff is friendly and this place is a cool diner to stop by whether you are from Apple Valley or not. read more