We came to Catalina Island for the day, and Pancake Cottage was our first stop for breakfast. There…read morewas a long line when we arrived, but the wait was only about 30-40 minutes and moved surprisingly fast. Our server was very friendly and took the time to explain the menu before we ordered. The chilaquiles were authentic and delicious, especially paired with the fresh side of beans. The pancakes were fluffy, buttery, and cooked perfectly. The restaurant was clean, the staff was welcoming, and we enjoyed a nice view of the island while dining. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend stopping by for breakfast. The only downside was the waiting area. There was quite a bit of luggage from other guests, so you need to watch your step to avoid tripping over straps or bags. Other than that, it was a great visit and a place worth checking out when you're in Catalina.

Food: I ordered the Country Squire Combo, which comes with eggs, sausage/bacon, hash and pancakes…read more The sausage was nicely flavored and cooked. The hash was OK--would have liked more of a crisp to it and seasoning. And the pancakes... the texture threw me off a bit. It was kind of bread-y and not as fluffy as you'd expect. My partner ordered the Chorizo Sizzler, which, as the name suggests, came out of the kitchen smoking on a sizzling plate. As the heart of the dish, the chorizo actually had a nice flavor to it--it was just drowned in a sea of thickly cut potato wedges. Service: No complaints. Ambiance: While there was a sprinkle of decor throughout, I couldn't tell what the vibe was from this place--rustic? However, it felt lively at breakfast--all tables were filled, both inside and out.

My mom and I recently visited from Europe, and it was our first time in the United States. I was…read morehonestly pretty nervous about ordering because English isn't my first language, and my mom doesn't speak English at all. Justin was the one who helped us, and he made the whole experience so much easier. He introduced himself, was very patient with us, and never made us feel rushed. He gave us time to look through the menu and answered all of our questions with a smile. My mom was worried about not being able to communicate, but Justin made her feel comfortable and welcome from the start. That meant a lot to us. The restaurant itself also had a really warm and cozy atmosphere. We loved the country-style interior. It felt welcoming and relaxed, which made it even easier for us to enjoy our first restaurant experience in America. Justin also took the time to recommend some great places to visit on the island and even gave us some suggestions for Los Angeles. You can tell he genuinely cares about people and wants them to have a good experience. This was honestly one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had. Justin played a big part in making our first trip to America such a positive memory. Thank you, Justin!

The restaurant has a cozy and comfortable country-style interior with a charming old-fashioned…read morefeel. They offer a wide variety of breakfast options, so there is something for everyone. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The food took a long time to arrive even though the restaurant was not busy. I also asked for extra plates, but they never arrived. To make matters worse, by the time the food was served, it had already cooled down. It was disappointing, especially considering it wasn't during a busy period. I really liked the atmosphere and menu selection, but the service and food timing definitely need improvement.

First visit to Catalina island and Descanso Beach was a busy spot with rocky beach and a club. The…read morecabanas are free but is first come first serve. When it's time for lunch, Chill is the cafe conveniently located on beach for you to grab a drink or bite. We ordered a vegetarian wrap and a fish sandwich, both were ok.

Came out for a weekends day. Had some good drinks with friends and a DJ playing. The staff was very…read morefriendly and made sure we had everything taken care of. Would come back again!

We absolutely loved this little coffee shop! It's located in the back corner of the arcade area in…read moreAvalon, surrounded by beautiful trees and plenty of tables & seating areas! The staff here was so lovely, it was our first time & they offered plenty of suggestions/modifications they can make to your drinks. Not pictured here was the chocolate croissant and the berry danish we had that were absolutely delicious as well! The inside is quite small but so so cute. They have so many little trinkets to look at for purchase as well. Our drinks came out very quick which was awesome! I will say we went quite early in the morning on a Thursday, and again early morning on a Friday and it wasn't busy. However, we stopped by again later in the day on Friday to check out all the cute stores surrounding and it was PACKED! To beat the crowd, go early. We loved it here and will absolutely be back next time we're in Avalon!

For a Sunday morning before catching the ferry back, it was quite busy. There aren't many places…read morethat have good lattes and Catalina coffee has enough variety. It's a little space to grab and go with seating outside in a quaint courtyard. I got the Mant Blanc with orange zest.

Quick & Good, no fuss. Conveniently located by the Golf…read morecourse, they have a bar. Good food & drinks, great prices. And they have a HH!!

No frills & not beachside but worth the walk for a great value especially for happy hour after…read more2:00pm daily. $2 street tacos had a lot of meat & decent sized. $22 pitcher of margaritas that actually had alcohol & not just mixer in them. Good size patio & I would go again!

Great coffee spot stop with a nice selection of baked goods…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

After stepping off the boat and checking into our hotel, we wandered down Front Street, stopping in…read moreat Catalina Island Brewhouse for lunch. It wasn't busy as it was during the week, and we found a table on the patio. Mr. B ordered a flight to try and we ordered a pineapple jalapeno pizza. I know many say pineapple doesn't belong on a pizza, but we happen to like it. The crust of the pizza was thin and covered in melted cheese, chunks of pineapple and slices of jalapeno. It was the perfect amount of spice and the pineapple calmed it down by adding a hint of sweetness. The beer was great, the pizza even better and you just can't beat the views of the bay. Service was good, and we were off to a good start of eating on Catalina Island.

I love the Village Grind, I try and always stop when I pass through Wrightwood. The service is…read morealways friendly and kind. Sometimes on quiet days in town there is a wait because the cashier is also responsible for preparing the food/drinks, but it's always reasonable. The prices are very fair, they do not hit you with the "mountain tax" at all. The drip coffee is tasty and the espresso is good as well! I haven't had the pastries yet but they look good, especially the donuts, and I'm excited to come back and taste them. Today I had the breakfast burrito, the cashier was very helpful and accommodating of some recent dietary restrictions I have developed, and she made me a great burrito! I swapped out the bacon for avocado (not normal for me, but like I said, dietary restrictions) and it was just as good as with bacon! My burrito has avocado, eggs, hash browns and tomatoes, and it was exactly what I needed. Good to note that the only bread option is sourdough, however, it is very tasty homemade and fresh sourdough, which is quite the treat. Unfortunately, not for me today, but I have enjoyed it in the past. I usually get to go and drive up the hill to picnic with a view, but I'm looking forward to eating in one day. That atmosphere is very cozy and calm, both the inside and the patio are nice. Speaking of atmosphere, I was happy to see many pride and pro LGBTQ flags in the restaurant, helping foster a welcoming environment for all. TLDR - 1. Good food , good coffee , very fair prices. Mostly serving sandwiches, pastries, coffee. 2. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere and staff. 3. Big wine selection. 4. Cozy interior or nice patio for Al fresco dining.

Cozy coffee spot with great ambiance. Feels like a warm cabin. The service was efficient and…read morefriendly. They were out of the Mexican Latte unfortunately. Instead I ordered the white mocha + lavender latte which was smooth. White mocha + lavender latte: 4/5

Truly wish I could give this place a 4.5 as 4 seems too low and 5 too high. Of course this is based…read moreoff what's available in Avalon as I feel options are limited but this is probably my new go to whenever I visit Catalina and looking for a nice dinner. Everything I had here was really good, nothing here wasn't delicious. I tried the chicken parmesan, spinach and artichoke dip, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, Parmesan Crusted Halibut, Caesar salad with chicken substituted, and chocolate cake. The standouts for me personally were the salad which was absolutely delicious even though I'm not the biggest salad guy, but the chicken was perfectly grilled and seasoned and the lettuce had good add ons to make every bite flavorful, and the chocolate cake which was extremely rich. It's also worth mentioning that my party of 8 showed up at 8:40pm and closing time was 9pm (the hostess let us know that this was okay a few hours prior when scheduling our reservation) yet the service never seemed upset, pushy, or any way negative toward us which tbh I would. Definitely need to give some credit there.

Food was very good and dining inside and outside was nice. Flavors were on point and only thing I…read morewould recommend is some type of complimentary bread. The pasta dishes had lots of extra sauce which would've been perfect with complimentary bread. But overall this was a very solid Italian restaurant and service was excellent!

We were on our Day 1 hike around Catalina and Airport Restaurant was one of our stops. We got there…read morearound 3:10 PM and they closed at 4 PM. I think if we had missed this experience, I would've cried. This is one of the most fun airports I've ever seen. The café has a very nice menu of unique items. I grabbed the buffalo cheeseburger with bacon and avocado. My friends Wanted the buffalo chile but they were sold out so they tried the BLT sandwich. The Killer cookies looked so tempting! There was a lot of merchandise to look around. There was really nice indoor space and a scenic outdoor seating space. I also got to see some small private planes land and takeoff as i was eating. Very unique experience. The food was delicious. Highly recommended. Above all else the staff were so nice. Please come and create your own adventure.

We took off for the Catalina Airport In The Sky to get out of a very crowded Avalon as a 4000 plus…read morepassenger cruise ship was in for the day. Best decision we made. The drive up to the airport was beautiful. We got to see the nature and back country of Catalina Island. Plus we got to check off the Airport in the Sky restaurant off of our small airport diners list. Once we got to the airport, we took a look around and decided to take off on a hike. The weather was perfect and the hike was beautiful. As we rounded a corner we looked up and off on a nearby hill was a buffalo just grazing. After the hike we went back to the restaurant and ordered our lunch. Mr. B had a nice cold beer and I chose an iced tea. He ordered a burger and I was in the mood for diner food, so a grilled cheese and fries for me. The burger was great. Stuffed with onion, crispy bacon, a juicy burger and topped with avocado. The fries were like steak fries and were hot and yummy. My grilled cheese was delicious. The bread was nicely toasted and the cheese was melted and gooey, just the way a grilled cheese should be. We sat on the patio, and watched pilots come and go, hiker's come and go. Small tour vans bring guests for a short time to grab a cold drink come and go. It was sunny and beautiful on the patio. We chose a Killer Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookie to go. We walked over and watched planes take off and land while eating our cookie before our shuttle van was back to take us down to Avalon. We booked the shuttle through Catalina Conservancy which was a better option than a tour van or taxi. Just note, it can be pricey to get up and back and then add a meal on top of it, so be prepared. But it was well worth the trip, and the hike was fabulous.