I'm so glad that a great restaurant has taken over the old Bread Basket location in Idyllwild. They were wonderful, but since they went out this location has changed hands a ton of times. Let's hope Tommy's is here to stay! We went for breakfast on Friday morning. Breakfast doesn't have a ton of options on the Hill, other than the coffee & pastries route, which there are a lot of. Some of them are just basic, or unreliable, or overpriced, or all 3. I ordered the 0815 breakfast, which is the usual bacon, eggs, hashbrown & toast. Except that this comes with 4 pieces of bacon, and 2 of these great little sausages that remind me of Medisterpolse from Denmark. It was very good, and the Rye toast was marble Rye. We also had the French Toast. It was awesome, and reminded me if the cinnamon toast I used to eat as a kid. It was Texas Toast with a crunchy cinnamon sugar layer on the top, and it came with fresh fruit. We went back for lunch in Saturday. We made reservations, but didn't really need them. There were quite a few people eating out on the deck, but there was still space left. I had the fireman's special, a tri-tip sandwich with onions & cheese (hold the peppers & horseradish). It came with your choice of fruit, waffle fries, soup, or a plate from the salad bar. I went with the salad, since Mom was getting fries with hers. The salad bar was smallish, but had some great prepared salads. Curry coleslaw, carrot salad (a non-mayo version, unusual), potato salad with bacon (similar to German style), and corn salad. Everything was great, and I didn't even finish a half of the sandwich, it was that big. It was delicious, and they ran out of tri-tip just after I ordered, because a couple firemen ordered it too (and you know they know how to eat!) Mom had a burger & waffle fries, which had bacon, Swiss, mushrooms, & grilled onions in it. It was really good, and has to be the best burger on the Hill. No way she finished more than half of it, but she did eat the rest for dinner! I will probably try the Sunday Brunch next time we're up, it sounded good. We already had lunch plans this time. read more

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Wow, this was so fun with my family! Had brunch starting with mimosas and lots of good food. Patio dining with a singer guitarist made the meal extra special. read more

Great restaurant for lunch. Delicious food and wonderful owners and staff. Highly recommend read more

A haven away from the bustle. Kind, patient staff. Alot of intentionally thought out details made for comfort. Loved this place. Awesome food. Felt like I could hang out for hours so calming. Good vegetarian options. read more

Tommy's Kitchen - Cute decor - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

This place has a quirky fun vibe. The outdoor seating area was very inviting on a warm day. Server was friendly. Live folksy music added to the atmosphere. And the food is not bad too. read more

This restaurant has wonderful brunches and sandwiches at lunchtime. They are open for take-out, and you can bring your meal home or eat on their outdoor deck. Their food is consistently good! Last week, I had a tuna salad sandwich on croissant with a side of fruit. The owner even threw in a delicious side of potato salad. The service is great too. I wish they were open on the weekends too instead of only Monday thru Friday, but I try to patronize them every week. read more

Tommy's Kitchen - Tuna salad sandwich on croissant with fruit. - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Great food! We're local and we take advantage of Tommy's evening meal deals during the week, and the frozen soups and side dishes for in between meals. Tommy's has meat dishes and veggie meals, and the desserts are sumptuous! For locals and guests, the prices are affordable and the food is tasty and wholesome! I don't want to forget the breakfast burritos, they are huge, we usually buy two on the weekend and split them over two mornings. read more

Excellent brunch in the most beautiful setting, and delicious bottomless mimosas. And I can't forget to mention the friendly staff. Love this place! read more

je ne sais quoi [zhuh nuh se kwa] Spell Syllables Examples Word Origin noun, French. 1. an indefinable, elusive quality, especially a pleasing one: 'She has a certainje ne sais quoi that charms everybody.' Origin of je ne sais quoi: literally, I don't know what source: dictionary.com There are a lot of small factors that just added up to this 5-star review. 1. The ambiance here had just a little bit of magic to it. Perhaps it was the multi-colored chairs? Or maybe how the late-morning rays of light came through the stained glass windows coloring the cafe in jewel tones. Maybe it was the whimsical patio? Or even the funny climb to the second floor where you had to watch your head to get to the restroom? Whatever it was, it was comfortable, welcoming, warm, and inviting. 2. The service was just so sincere. My hubby walked by the food-pass bar on the way to the restroom, stopped when he saw a sweet person working there, juicing oranges via a hand press. He commented that watching her do that really made him want some! Then he scurried away to use the restroom. Moments later when he came back, she arrived at the table, brought him a glass and told him it was on her. Dang. I haven't seen that kind of kindness from restaurant staff in a long time. 3. The food was just flipping delicious! Two small house blueberry muffins were brought to the table. They were so moist and sweet! The orange juice was amazing! The entrees; fantastic! Chicken Curry: It came served over rice with fruit! Bananas, grapes, oranges, and strawberries scattered the perimeter of the plate, with a yummy dollop of yogurt in the middle. That is the most unique presentation of chicken curry we had ever seen! The Firefighter Special: Schnitzel with an equally unique pan roasted spaetzle, and delicious gravy. The best schnitzel I've ever had. Ever. 4. That salad bar! They are not messing around with this salad bar! It's also advertised as the only one in Idyllwild. It's loaded with actual salads, like curried chicken salad, beet salad, a fruity corn medley, couscous salad, cucumber salad, a feta cheese yummy concoction, and a few others I can't remember. Tommy's is quirky, and comfy, and delicious, and special. Really, really special. If you're in Idyllwild, please don't miss out on this truly exceptional cafe. read more

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Just really really enjoyed my meal here. Idyllwild is a perfect place and coming here for breakfast solidified that. They gave us complimentary coffee cake..! They have an awesome selection, beautiful views, amazing service, and of course, AMAZING FOOD. Really happy with this place. Just had to share my happiness haha :) I'm sure I won't be feeling the same when I get my bill ;) read more

Tommy's Kitchen - Blueberry pancakes (MUST HAVE), meat burrito, and a Texas toast sandwich... amazing - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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This was a great little lunch spot, the salad bar was fresh and great. Fried chicken sandwich and the quiche were wonderful. Service and very mellow live music on the patio were great. I highly recommend this spot, we will be back. read more

Great weekend brunch. Friendly staff. A very nice local place that's good for visitors too. Love this place. read more

Tommy's Kitchen - Outdoor dining. - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Absolutely love it here. Great staff, food, very affordable, and tastes so good. Love all the homemade items in the salad bar. The chickpea salad is amazing and I want it on a sandwich like tuna! read more

Omg! The brunch was amazing. All the food tasted homemade with real natural ingredients. Old world style. There was soft live music and the mimosas flavors were very good. Also loved the fur throws over the chairs. read more

We had Tommy's Kitchen takeout Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was excellent. Scalloped potatoes, carrots, green beans, turkey and gravy, stuffing, preceeded by a fine salad with goat cheese and butternut squash soup, fresh baked rolls. Loath as I am to admit it, their cranberry sauce is better than mine. A very good value for the price, generous portions -- enough for 2 meals. We are locals. If you are a visitor, hope that this place is open! read more

I was looking for pet friendly places to eat at for our dog vacation and came across Tommy's Kitchen. There is a large, shady patio area for your pup. The service is very friendly, and it looks like some of the customers are regulars! The day's special was the spicy chicken sandwich. I think this was the most ordered menu item of the day, and it also came with a soup, salad, or waffle fries. The sandwich was pretty good. I liked the crispy fried chicken. I think it was dipped in hot sauce or buffalo sauce. The salad inside the sandwich was a little too flavorful, which I don't think paired too well with the chicken. I think it would taste better plain or with less seasoning so that the chicken would stand out more. It was still delicious, however, and my husband finished both sandwich pieces (which is saying a lot, since this guy eats less than I do.) Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I'd definitely come here again to try other items on their menu. Their breakfast menu looks good. read more

Tommy's Kitchen - My boy with his water bowl. - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Fresh, farm-to-table goodness and prompt service can't be beat. Server Kerri took good care of us on their comfy patio, seating lined with Sheepskin covers! read more

I felt in love with this place. The food was so delicious and the staff was super friendly. We got complimentary champagne because they were celebrating their 7th year anniversary. I definitely come back and I highly recommend Tommy's kitchen. read more

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The only reason I tried this restaurant is because some firefighters told me they had the best hamburger on the hill. wrong !!! The only thing that I thought was better was the mushrooms. The meat looked hand formed and fresh but the seasoning and flavor did not make my taste buds smile. The waffle fries sucked they were cold and hard crispy. The price was ridiculous $14.00 as was the coffee $3.09 for a weak brewed cup. The ambience is nice the bathroom clean ( just duck going up the stairs ) and the service nice. If I'm paying top dollar I want better tasting meat. The crazy train was better, the lumber mill was also slightly better too. I'm going to give them a second chance I'm sure other dishes are better. Hope next meal is good read more

5 in our party. We had the Roesti breakfast and it was delicious. Beautiful and relaxing environment with good food! read more

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Absolutely loved our Saturday brunch at Tommy's Kitchen! The quality of the food was high--my favorites were the breakfast sausage, the smoked salmon with capers, and the cannoli, which tasted freshly made. Their fruit and vegetables were remarkably crisp, and the coffee was excellent. But what really made this spot for us was the beautiful deck adjacent to the charming 100 year old building, the comfy sheepskin draped on the chairs, the kind & genuine servers, and the live singer, a local artist. She was so good people were literally speaking in hushed tones so they could hear her! Tommy's Kitchen just has good vibes all over the place---the pine scented air as you eat is just a bonus. read more

Nice little breakfast spot with a Swiss theme and a handful of dishes. They gals that work here are super sweet. There are a few spots in front, 6 or so, and you can park directly across the street on the road which provides another 3 or so spots depending if snow has been plowed over there which may block a few or people don't know how to parallel park (at least 50% in SoCal). read more

The food was great and portions are very large. The waitress was very friendly and made good recommendations. We sat outside on the patio, which was beautiful and very quiet. read more

Tommy's Kitchen - 1/2 Belgian Waffle with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Thanks to my fellow Yelpers, I became a fan of this place as well. This restaurant is a local favorite. Servers know their customers. The servers make you feel like you are part of their family. I love the outdoorsy feel of it. It's like you are eating in somebody else's backyard. Kid friendly and dog friendly. Nope, not sure about the cats. I didn't see any cats. Sorry :( For their Sunday brunch, they have a wide selection of your favorites. Silver dollar pancakes. Bacon for dayzzzzzzzz! Sausages. Eggs, 2 ways. Plain and with veg. An entire table of desserts, etc. etc. You pay extra for Mimosas. It's ok. It's unlimited till you can't stand no more. Make sure you have somebody with you, please! Their restroom's upstairs. Watch your head! You'll know what I mean when you check out this restaurant. You'll thank me for that. Thank you guys for a fun and yummy breakfast! read more

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Our go to brunch place in our favorite weekend town. Pretty standard American breakfast buffet with great European pastries , all you can drink mimosas of various flavors. Also fabulous live entertainment , Terry Jo Stratton - very 70s folk style singer a la Joni Mitchell , Linda Ronstadt - ish. Definitely worth the visit ! ( oh yeah, friendly staff) read more

FRESH ingredients, friendly welcoming service. Enjoyed patio with our dog for late lunch. Very nice gal playing guitar made for relaxing vibe. Salad bar was outstanding. Curry chicken salad & pastrami sandwiches were delicious. But back to that salad bar.... everything was so tasty! Bought some things to take home (red onion marmalade, house made hot sauce & house made pickles) Hats off to the chef.... what a special place. read more

Tommy's Kitchen is a great brunch spot. They have salmon, waffles, pancakes, sausage, etc. And a dessert bar. Though the cinnamon rolls were kinda dry. But the lemon bars taste like lemons, if you catch my drift. The food's good and service is too. They also had a live singer the last time I was there. read more

Tommy's Kitchen - Hot Chocolate. Not part of buffet I don't think. - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Amazing lunch. We enjoyed ourselves very much here at the cosy outside patio. Fresh salad and lovely eggs. I had the crossant special and it was a winner. Great fries and big portions. Staff was friendly and the sun was shining. Would come again! read more

We drove over three hours to try this little Swiss Cafe and would do it again ! The salmon was exquisite and the people couldn't have been nicer! The community of Idyllwild could use support since the fires blocked major roads and left them with a lot of tourist traffic going elsewhere. It is a sleepy quaint neighborhood with art galleries and gift shops. The food is excellent. read more

This place is by far our favorite restaurant in Idyllwild. Came here after hiking suicide rock and the special was spaghetti carbonara with salad for $11.99! Literally $11.99. The salad was from the salad bar which had a load of fixings. I can't even tell you all of them Hummus and corn salad and beets and curry something, potato salad, bow tie pasta lots of good things. And that was just the salad. Then the spaghetti carbonara came and it was delicious! My husband got the burger with bacon on it and he said it was a 10! Hands down best burger in Idyllwild! read more

The food and service here is sublime. We had our breakfast in a quaint room that had lots of light. The server owner was so hospitable and it was obvious she took pride in her establishment. I was very impressed by the lovely surroundings and even more impressed by the taste of the food. I had the Rosti hash browns and eggs vegetarian style and the vegetables and spinach were fresh. My husband had the bacon and eggs and he said it was delicious as he cleaned his plate. This is officially my favorite place in Idyllwild as the prices are fair considering the quality of the food. Come here rather than some of the other tourist traps as you will not be disappointed. Note: We also came for lunch and the ciabatta sandwich was delicious as was the homemade soup. The service was once again hospitable and caring. read more

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Went here last year and the year before that when I visit my aunt and uncle for the art and wine festival and the food is freaking awesome. Pastries and everything is incredible whoever that chef is just wow read more

It's tucked away a little bit further down the road. It was so good I came here for breakfast and dinner. It's German/Swiss food and it's absolutely delicious! We were there on a Saturday night during prime dinner hours and was shocked to see how empty it was for how amazing the food is. I ordered their soup of the day which was split pea soup with proscuitto. The depth of flavor was fantastic! I also ordered their beef stroganoff. It's not your Campbell's cream of mushroom style stroganoff for sure! I was expecting it to be bland or requested some hot sauce but the sauce was so flavorful no additional condiments were needed. It was topped with a sliced hard boiled egg and some pickled veggies. Definitely recommend merlot to go with it. I stopped writing reviews when yelp took away my elite status but this restaurant was so good that I broke my streak to write for them. read more

Tommy's Kitchen - Beef stroganoff - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

This is absolutely my favorite spot to eat in Idyllwild. The food is superb and service is excellent. We went there twice this past weekend; once for breakfast and a second time just for drinks. The outdoor dog-friendly patio is decorated with trees and flowers. They give you blankets in the morning because it can be pretty cold out on the patio. I ordered the scrumptious veggie omelette that was filled with cheddar cheese, veggies and herbs. The server brought out some complimentary fresh pastries from the chef. The mimosas are made with fresh OJ and are only $3 on Sundays. This is the one place you must check out when visiting Idyllwild! read more

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Such a cute place! The food was delicious. They gave us some free coffee cake. Yum! I had the roast veggie rosti which is like these buttery fried hash row s with inions, zucchini, mushroom, topped with two eggs. It was so good! My wife had the texas toast breakfast sandwich, which she really liked. It had an omelette, with cheese, jalapeños, bacon, and sausage. Tons if food; we need to share something next time. Dog friendly and they brought water out for our little fur baby and there were three other pups there. The service was great, constant refills. We'll be back again! read more

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Popped in early for breakfast about 8:30am on Saturday. Seated right away and coffee with a smile shortly after . Delicious complimentary mini scone offered while we waited for our food. We both had the recommendation from our delightful waitress the rosti. My husband had bacon and sausage and I had roasted veggies. Outstanding and very generous portions. These people, owner, Chef and wait staff know how to do this! Please give this great warm , friendly and welcoming restaurant a try. We will be back and probably tomorrow morning read more

Tommy's Kitchen - Roasted veggies rosti with sunny side up eggs. - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Googling this place does no give it justice. This is a must visit if you're staying in Idyllwild. You can eat outside surrounded by the Mountain View. The food is delicious! The bacon is next level. The staff were kind and filled my coffee without missing a beat. Love! read more

Tommy's Kitchen - 0815 Breakfast with all bacon - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Best Meal I've had during this COVID times. It was packaged but brought to the table with very comfortable outdoor seating. Very attentive staff. Even accommodated me with a sunny table because of the brisk chill. Also this view was amazing, great outdoor seating and the coffee was the cherry on top! 10/10 will be returning to Idyllwild just for this AMAZING place and people! read more

Tommy's Kitchen - Sennen Rosti Sunny SIde Up just like their menu says - Modern European Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Had heard lots of good things about Tommy's since they opened. It's one of those quaint places that just invites by its contemporary appeal. It has a large shade deck that is expected in California. Its a clean newly renovated structure. I was fortunate to run into a local couple that we're celebrating the gentleman's birthday. We chatted and they invited me to photograph their plates. Laurie Hidy aka Mrs. Pickles one of the local bakers was so impressed with all the offerings. She herself raved about the Marinated oranges they had for dessert. Allen her husband loved his beef stroganoff. My curry was perfect. It was a fine sauce not too heavy and not overwhelming. It was like a tasty wine. The chicken was very tender. I was truly impressed with the fried banana on the side. Portion size was perfect. I appreciate the music was not too loud and appropriate for the space and setting. Kristin my server was very professional and attentive. Chef Stevie stepped out and greeted some customers and checked on their satisfaction. It seems everyone was very pleased. This establishment is ideal for an intimate dining experience or for friends gathering. Oh yes they have a well sorted salad bar which is not a common sight anymore unless you're at Wholefoods. read more

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This was my favorite place !! My boyfriend and I were in town only for the weekend and through yelp we discovered this place and omg!! The food was super delicious! We came on a Sunday around 12:00 ishh we only waited for a table less than 5 min. Our waiter was super accommodating and friendly. I decided on the all you can eat breakfast brunch, the food was nice and warm my Favorite thing was the French toast! I was beyond surprised on how great the food was! Next time we come back to idllywild we are definitely coming back and eating here again! read more