Pre-mixed Margarita Mix + Tank Top + Sun = Fun and Sun Burn…read more Went camping in Idyllwild last week... well our city dogs decided that hiking was NOT on their things to do list. We decided to hit the local beverage establishment and just relax with drinks at our camp site. The place is a bit of a dive and the prices are a little steep, but they have what you need and the next town is like 30 minutes away. The girl working behind the counter was real nice too!

They have amazing bourbons but the prices are astronomically inflated. Buyer beware Don't get…read moreripped off.

Hal is the best bartender, hands down. Personable, friendly and she makes a mean drink. Ask for Hal…read morewhen you make it to the Brewpub. Can't miss.

Best restaurant I've been to in Idyllwild. Great mountain-town atmosphere, relaxed vibe, and super…read moreeasy with both a baby and a dog. Burger: 9.3/10 3rd Stone From the Sun Saison: 9.2/10 Exactly the kind of place you want to eat at when you're in Idyllwild. Highly recommend.

Leanna is a really good chef the chicken was real chicken breast tender as I have ever eaten…read moreanywhere ( even my own home cooked chicken) delicious potato salad and a slice watermelon Kevin playing music for a delightful afternoon lunch If you're interested in great quality in a town up on the hill you might want to check out this bistro. Patio seating in the fresh mountain air

This place is some how terrible and expensive. I would becool with all the prices they were…read moretransparent about if the food was even half way decent. I can't believe the lack of quality. 20 dollar monte christo and the cheese isn't melted. 19 dollar sangria. They're praying on tourists only ever coming once and not looking at the receipt. They added 23 percent extra because we had 6 people. The place was empty and we sat at two different tables. There was no extra accommodating. A flat charge could be understandable but it ended up costing an extra 32 dollars. Just absolutely awful. And whatever system they're using doesn't show the check beforehand unless you ask for it so we didn't see the 23 percent fee til after we added tip.

There's a few cute little spots in Idyllwild and this is one of them. I've walked by it a few times…read moreand had a peeked inside and went on about my day. The last visit we were here, one of the locals mentioned wine tasting here. There's another tasting room that we would frequent as we've been to it numerous amounts of time. Now we know about this place . There's a couple of tables outside but the main room inside is the vibe. Of course you see the tasting counter right when you walk in and the mid century furniture on full display. It was mellow when we arrived with a couple on the patio and another at the bar area. The lady working was the sweetest and very friendly and welcoming. Nice person to talk to. It's also pet friendly which is great. Loads of wine to choose from as you would expect. There's one main wall which displays the wines like a decor wall and retail I believe. What they had on the menu all looked quite nice but with it being hot, a nice cold glass of rose is alway a good choice. Also where it's located right in the heart of the square with the Mountain View. Million dollar view with a nice glass of wine. The rose that we went with had a nice crisp to it. Not overly sweet but great. Perfect for a daily refresher. The place isn't that big with the inside as the main tasting room. There's a few tables along the patio, then you have the bar counter with a couple of seating. The rest of the place is a whole major vibe. Their color choices and fun furniture brings everything together. Let's not forget the wine as it's the main attractions. Finally trying this place out, it was great. A good recommendation from a local is alway a plus whenever you're visiting somewhere. Idyllwild is cute, not too big but what they have tucked in town are major gems. Wine was great and the place was cute. Will definitely be back again.

A very cute lounge in the heart of Idyllwild. It is located upstairs in between some shops and a…read morecoffee place. The inside isn't too big but it has nice decor and friendly staff. There was a nice wine selection and I had a glass of champagne and my husband had a cider. They were playing some fun music and the vibe overall was very relaxing. This is a great place. If you wanna just hang out for a little bit and slow down with a nice drink.

What a charming theater and eatery in Idyllwild. I'm happy in some ways we almost stumbled upon…read morethis place by accident. I was craving a quick bite and saw that this spot had a lot of signage for appetizers, small bites and movie theater snacks. While I normally wouldn't be as inclined to grab food from a theater when there are so many restaurants around, I saw that this spot wasn't yet busy and knew I needed to grab something on the go so I gave them a chance. The theatre inside is actually adorable and old timey. Small but first the old town vibe. They had a lot of decor, some arcade looking games and general move theater decor. A gentleman was working behind the counter and was super friendly and nice. Told him I was just wanting to grab a hotdog to go and he whipped it up right away. This gave me time to make a pit bathroom stop and they were clean and easy to access from inside. Didn't have to buy a movie ticket to use, just purchase food or such. It was all an easy and nice experience for wanting something on the go and no fuss. Friendly service, cheap bites and a cute atmosphere. Mind you the simple hotdog was actually delicious and a 5/5. Wow! I'd love to come back to watch a movie and grab some small bites. Nice place, friendly staff and a cute vibe.

Don't waste your time or money here. I recently had a bad experience with the service and products…read moreat this establishment. I brought it up and was directed to the owners. The owners were intoxicated and became very aggressive told me to get over it. The husband called me a miserable c-word and chased me to my car. I am in my 70's. Beware

We drove up from Palm springs to escape the heat for the afternoon and found this cute little…read morecorner of Idyllwild for lunch. We all loved our food, especially the special of the day which was a homemade focaccia bread sandwich with various meats in it. The 4 of us shared the one sandwich and then we had salads, but to be honest, I wish I had had the whole sandwich to myself because it was delicious. We also had a special sangria of the day that was nice and we were all very content. The music is an extra added bonus and made the ambience quite nice. The only negative was trying to find the place because her sign is very small, but if you look for red umbrellas and a guy playing music, you can find it tucked away in a corner of the cute little town.

Nice spot, great sounding menu. Too bad they aren't keeping a watch on the cook to be sure he is…read moreturning out food they can be proud to serve. The sandwich was nothing like the description, small, dry, and hardly the meats, cheeses, and sauce stated in the menu. The French toast was miniature served in a 3 inch ramekin, never seen that before, not optimal. The apple pie crust could not be cut with the requested knife, The ice tea tasted like hose water. When I spoke to Leanne on the phone I was at first politely informative. Until she got defensive telling me I was wrong. Instead of just simply assuring me she would check on what's being served out of her kitchen. Too many proven good choices in that town to give her another chance.

Coming from the UK, I took a road trip with my daughter, who lives in the US, and she introduced me…read moreto Idyllwild. We had a wonderful evening at Farro. The cocktails were excellent, the food was great, and the live jazz in the garden made the experience even more special. A truly delightful evening and a memorable stop on our road trip!

My server Brian is great the food is outstanding got to sit and chat with Marshal Hawkins and his…read morelovely wife Desiree. Plus listen to an excellent trio playing European Gypsy style songs Couldn't finish the pork chop which was the best I've ever eaten. This is Italian elevated for sure !!! Come up and get some soon ( Frank did not pay me for this review! )

Family-owned business that's a staple in Idyllwild. With a great selection of meat and produce,…read moreit's a friendly place to grab the essentials without driving down the mountain into Hemet or Palm Springs. They have a weekly ad like that big grocery chains, and the prices are reasonable. Staff is personable and remembers regulars. I just popped in to grab some enchilada sauce for my parents, and was pleasantly surprised at the selection available. The aisle layout is a little confusing and I noticed some didn't match, but the selection is better than I expected!

Bigger than expected and they had almost everything! The only thing they don't sell is bathing…read moresuits, but to be fair, no one does here, haha. We got everything else we needed. They even have Hotwheels which is something I love. This is forsure the best grocery store/market in the entire town. All the employees are nice, too.

We chose Cafe Aroma for a birthday dinner and were so happy we did!…read more The bread with garlic in olive oil was a perfect light starter. My husband also enjoyed an old fashioned that was excellent. For dinner he husband ordered the ragu, and I had the penne in creamy basil (without shrimp). Both dishes came out quickly, were well prepared, and completely satisfying. Service was extremely friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We reserved the patio so we could bring our pup, and the staff immediately offered her water, pets, and even a treat. I always appreciate a restaurant that makes dogs feel welcome rather than like an inconvenience. The patio also had a lovely ambiance, with white tablecloths and the same polished table settings as indoors. My only minor note was the live music. The singer was fairly loud and close to the tables, which made conversation difficult. Instrumental music might fit the early dinner atmosphere a little better. If you prefer a quieter meal, dining indoors may be the better choice. Overall, a great birthday dinner and a wonderful experience!

I read a bunch of the 1-star reviews. I read some of the…read more4-star reviews. I have to go with 5-star tho. OVERVIEW of 5 : Seated without reservation (*make one! We got lucky*) Server was amazing Food expediter was super nice Food was delicious Elegant, fine dining experience Music was my mountain playlist (and not too loud) View of mountains for me. View of architecture for my wife. PARKING: Parking can be difficult in the small lot, but there's parking along the street too. INSIDE: It was perfect weather. 68ºF at 6pm after a warm day. They have "indoor/patio" style seating which may be difficult for some to access by multiple steps. We were seated at the top, a table away from the music, along the window side. They have heat lamps - but temps were perfect (lots of people and hot food warmed everyone up). I wanted to walk around the restaurant. The tiered architecture is interesting. FOOD: High End Vegan! Yes - I'm guilty of wanting to give them 5 stars just looking at their vegan menu. (And omnivore selection) Yes - I appreciate the care that it takes to prepare a plate. BUT This food was just delicious by itself. Even in a cardboard box, this food would've been amazing. VEGAN "cheese" appetizer (great for 2-3 people) Nut cheese was warm and tangy. This is NOT just cashews and nooch in a blender. It is spiced with something that brings a little heat. *you will want to lick the bowl. PRO TIP: The welcome bread with ... oh shit.... WELCOME BREAD / Garlic Olive Oil This crusty bread served with microplaned garlic + olive oil is fantastic. Garlic Fiend? You're gonna love this. Not a fan of garlic? What's wrong with you?! I mean... just serve from the oil side. Save some bread for your vegan cheese.... VEGAN CHEESE (cont.) Order the gluten free bread (a little more like Uti's toasted dinner roll) with your vegan cheese app. Omnivores at your table will be surprised how well this vegan cheese and wine pair with each other. TROUT I think my wife got the trout. She loved it. Light and delicate. VEGAN KIMCHI TOFU I've had kimchi. I've had tofu. We all have. This was prepared on a bed of roasty veg that was a great match to the salty kimchi. I don't know if there was a marinade preparation (sesame paste?) with the tofu, or it was made locally, or both, but this firm tofu was excellent. Sweet. Nutty. Salty. Fresh tasting and filling. The vegan menu here isn't just an "alternate version" of an omnivore dish. It is its own thing. DESSERT MISTAKE = not getting it. We thought there would be dessert in town, but we got out late. Town had closed. MUSIC Tonight's music was a pair of musicians playing CS&N, Neil Young, Bob Seger... acoustic session: Guitar, Violin, Mandolin. Quiet & sentimental performance was a perfect accompaniment to a long hike day. THERE ARE 1-STAR REVIEWS of this place. They have their reasons. I've only been here once. But I experienced NONE of the things they've mentioned. Moreover, we experienced even better than what other 5-star reviews suggested. This is an elegant spot, framed by a perfect day in Idyllwild. If I come back to the town, I will want to try other restaurants, but I'll definitely come back here. Not *just* because of their vegan options, but definitely *for* their vegan options.

My family and I always come here and they never fail to make us feel welcome, happy, and satisfied…read more The food is your classic American style diner but with beyond meat and plant-based options for vegan and vegetarian friends. Our server, Arcy (please forgive me if I spelled your name wrong!) is always lovely and just a delight to be around. She is very knowledgeable and is very helpful with any questions we have. As far as the restaurant itself, it's very in touch with the mountain, cabin vibe. It's very comforting and a nice change from your average diner. It's safe to say that my family and I will come back as we've done the years before on our trips to Idyllwild.

My girlfriend was craving a fat, juicy, pink in the middle burger and the winner of the selection…read moretonight was The Lumber Mill. It was their unique burgers that caught our eye so we decided to come in and see what's good. The first thing I noticed is that their prices seem a bit pricey for a burger and fries but all the prices here in Idyllwild are elevated so these prices are in alignment with other restaurants. And for me as the prices get higher so does my scrutiny of the food and overall experience. My reason for 3 stars instead of 4 is price vs amount of food you get - and the fact that they charge $5 for a Dr. Pepper. That's a bit obscene in my books, so 3 stars. Now the details... I was gonna get a pastrami burger ($20.99) until I noticed the Bacon Lovers ($19.99) and I'm a huge bacon lover and this is the first time I've ever seen a bacon lovers burger so I had to go with it. It is a juicy beef patty stuffed with bacon bits & topped with American cheese, more bacon and 1000 island dressing served on a brioche bun. They cooked it to a perfect med rare and it was really good. It comes with your choice of side (fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans or garlic mashed potato's. You can upgrade to fried pickes, zucchini, sweet potato fries, onion rings or corn nuggets for $2.50 and our waitress was raving about the beer battered onion rings so I chose those. The burger was great and so were the onion rings, however as you can see from the picture, there were not many onion rings AT ALL. I don't mind a $2.50 upgrade charge but give me some onion rings PLEASE!! Not happy about the quantity fr that upcharge! My girlfriend got the Wild Western burger ($20.99) which is a juicy beef patty topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce & onion rings. She didn't really like it much. She also upgraded to fried zucchini and she didn't much care for those either. It seems like there are good things here and some not great things here. If there is something ypu want to try here, I would go through the reviews and see what people are saying about it. Again, I feel like I got taken advantage of with that up charge on the 6 onion rings they gave me, but they did deliver on how good they are. I would recommend doing your research before ordering here.