I have been visiting Bear Valley for over twenty years and the store has been through several…read moreiterations. At present, it is well stocked, provided excellent, friendly service, and was open during normal business days and hours. My numerous past experiences, were vastly different and frustrating. So, the current operation is doing a great job, and I hope they can keep it going. Cheers to them for finding their way back.

Absolutely loved our sandwiches! The place looks a bit…read morerough around the edges... BUT! The Ruben and the SW turkey was really really good and huge... on a different note the staff were very pleasant and I watched the guy making our sandwich wash his hands about 7times in a 45min sitting... very clean.

A special place w/ quality food & a variety of cuisine. Ready to serve all when other options are…read moreclosed in the village! Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Angela works hard to serve up tasty cuisines that will tantalize your taste buds!

This is a little cafe in Bear Valley Lodge. It allegedly opens and 7 am, so it is an option for…read morebreakfast and espresso, etc. (free coffee is also available at the front desk around 7 am, or in the general store at 8 am). We got egg sandwiches that were very good. On the negative side, the ambiance and service is like a Radio Shack: garbage on the ground, and no one at the counter to help you (I imagine they were understaffed when we were there). And on Sunday I wanted to make sure they were open at 7 on Monday morning--they assured me they would be, but when Monday rolled around they didn't open at all.

We were really excited to try breakfast one morning during our trip. Unfortunately, it ended up…read morebeing a disappointing experience. The espresso machine was out, which wasn't a huge deal since drip coffee was available, but the coffee itself was honestly pretty bad. It also didn't help that we were told the flavored syrup drinks were basically the same as their espresso specialty drinks, but it tasted like water down drip coffee. I ordered the French toast plate and my partner got the biscuits and gravy. The bacon seemed undercooked, the pancakes were dry, the biscuits and gravy were burnt, and the gravy itself was runny. Overall, for a meal that ended up being over $50 with tip, we were really disappointed with the quality.

Our family took a quick weekend trip up to Arnold to have some fun in the snow. This was our first…read moretime here and we decided to check out this place for breakfast. It definitely did not disappoint. It's a cute little local bistro. Super cozy and warm with a super friendly staff! The food is good and the coffee drinks are delicious!! It's on the pricey side but understandable since I'm sure they get a lot of visitors. Why not charge more? It's a place to check out if you are staying up in Arnold!

The Red Apple had me at 1st bite....of their addictive apple cider donuts! OMG. So I bought a…read morecouple of their apple cider donuts as I was passing through the town and audibly gasped at how good it was. Perfectly crunchy, light, moist, and not too sweet. I went back for more the day after meaning to bring back for family..and I ate more than half on the way home. Along with great selection of fruits, they have amazing baked good such cookies, pies, turnovers and interesting snacks like garlic chips and other dried veggies and fruits. I will 100% be stopping by next time I'm in the area.

Delicious pies, cookies and jam. I would recommend the apple pie, apple cobbler and the cowboy…read morecookies. We also got the harvest pie which had nice chunks of peaches in it but it was a little sweet. I am not giving this place a 4 stars since the girl who was helping us at the counter wasn't friendly at all.

Our family favorite place to get coffee, & mochas. They provide great friendly service, breakfast…read moresandwiches, burritos and pastries for your breakfast cravings. It's located in an outdoor wooden kiosk, next to Pinecrest Lake. We typically go there each morning and enjoy a walk around the lake beaches.

I love the Serene Bean! Mexicali Mocha is my go-to go while in Pinecrest and needing my caffeine…read morefix. Prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. There's typically only two people working, so enjoy the scenery while waiting.

The blueberry coffee cake was terrific, but buying a loaf of cinnamon bread to make French toast…read morewith was the big winner. Totally recommend

Went here this year and they definitely updated their customer service. I was greeted right away,…read morehelped right away and love their cold brew. I came right at closing and they were happy to help me and even gave me an extra donut for my son! I will definitely be back!

There isn't much in terms of groceries in Arnold, so this place was the place to be. Some of the…read moreitems were a bit expensive, however we were glad to find all of the groceries we needed for our meals. It was conveniently located near gas stations and restaurants and our vacation rental. The people working there were very friendly too.

I walked into Big Trees Market at 6:50 PM last night (3/31) to grab a few quick items. There were…read morestill multiple customers shopping--completely normal. At 7:01, an announcement came on saying the store had been closed for one minute and to head to the register. Totally fair. I needed one more thing from produce so I hurried- another announcement at 7:02 said to "stop shopping- we are closed" I grabbed my last item and went up front. By 7:03, I was already being checked out. And yet the reaction from staff was... unbelievable. There were several employees standing at the front just staring at me--clearly irritated, like I'd personally ruined their evening. It was three minutes past closing. Not 30. Not 15. Three. Then it somehow got worse. They were out of bags (understandable), so I asked if I could use the hand basket to carry my items to my car, which was literally parked right in front of the doors to the store. I was told no, "these baskets cant leave the store"--and that I needed to go outside and get a cart instead. So I had to run out, grab a cart, and come back in... while the entire staff stood there watching me. There must have been 6 or 7 employees glaring at me with dirty looks like I had insulted them personally. The older checker was grumpy and rude, but honestly the whole team contributed to making the experience feel hostile and unwelcoming. I completely understand wanting to close on time. But if ringing someone up at 7:03 feels like a crisis to your staff, that's a management issue--not a customer problem. Also- why not sell reusable bags if you run out of bags so often? I would have bought one to make it faster for me to exit the store. Seems like a simple solution to avoid the extreme stress your staff is experiencing

We were staying at Murphy's coming from the bay area. We decided to drive to Arnold to try Heart…read moreand Soul breakfast. Best decision we made food wise. Amazing Shrimp and grits. Flavors were incredible. It is also a large portion. Easily feeds two adults. We also enjoyed the fried green tomatoes that is like an eggs Benedict . Great Cajun sauce. Don't miss out on their breakfast and lunch! We'll be back.

This is a not to be missed gem! I would give it 6 stars if I could. We arrived mid-morning on a…read moreMonday and the place was packed. We were warmly greeted and seated in our choice of inside or outside (we chose in). We are from the South and know great southern cooking and this is the REAL DEAL (with a Cajun bent). Service is friendly, helpful and frequent with multiple folks helping each other. Everything is cooked from scratch and to order. Portions are over the top - you better be hungry! We had the Fried Green Ta'mators Beni and the Do Dat Omelet, that was served with a gravy covered biscuit that covered its own plate! Everything was delicious! Oh, their own house blend coffee is fantastic (I bought 2 pounds to take home).

As an Arnold local, I love having the option of getting a quality and delicious cup of coffee on…read moreour way to the Lake or through the pass. Comfortable seating inside and outside -- there's a great park nearby for littles walking distance from the coffee shop too. The barista was kind and made us great drinks and had good suggestions for the food options. Will definitely be back again when looking for a little escape up the hill again

While passing through stopped by this place for a drink. We walked up to the locked door which was…read morestrange because it was during normal business hours. Looked through the window and person at counter looked right at us and continued to ignore us. I guess it's drive thru only but let us know...

Convenient drive through coffee house just off highway 4...nice large entrance and drive…read morethrough...always friendly service.I really only get the smoothies here on a hot day...very good.Try the organic raspberry smoothie worth the stop.