Great breakfast spot! The first time we tried to come by was on a Saturday morning and there was a…read morehuge wait, but now that I've had a meal I can say it's worth it! Unique atmosphere and great food, what more is there to ask for? Service was quick and friendly. Great classic diner coffee and the pancakes are elite.

This is a diner style breakfast place that serves pancakes bigger than your head. The coffee is…read moredelicious and hot. Food comes out fast, huge portions and friendly wait staff. They all work together to keep your drinks filled and bring your food out hot. Nothing fancy here but it's a Great place if your looking for something hearty, with big portions!

TLDR: Cash only;…read more Portion sizes are still on the bigger side; Our favorites: buckwheat pancakes, corn beef/pastrami hash. ----- Been here many times over the last decade whenever we are in Big Bear. Our latest visit yesterday was still overall a very positive experience. Much to our delight, their buckwheat pancakes are still the best pancakes EVER (imho). These pancakes are the reason why we come to Teddy Bear every time. Something about the flavor and texture just makes them stand out. In fact, we no longer order pancakes anywhere else. Corn beef hash and pastrami hash are still so very flavorful and satisfying. The cinnamon cornbread is still good. Coffee might seem a little weak for some (like my husband) but good enough for me. Our server was super busy so service was understandably a tad slow but decidedly adequate.

Pros: We liked the feel of a "small town diner" and staff were very friendly. They have tons of…read morefood options and service was quick. Came here on a Saturday for lunch and we were seated right away! Cons: We were not expecting this place to be cash only! The chairs were uncomfortable and the bathrooms are not nice. Their soda machine wasn't working and they didn't offer iced coffee (although they did give us hot coffee and a cup of ice). Their Ceaser salad had way too much dressing to the point where it was soggy! Overall it was an alright place for our weekend getaway lunch. But we would not eat here again.

I visited Big Bear for a weekend getaway to celebrate birthdays and we were looking for a brunch…read moreplace that had mimosas with a great breakfast menu. We stumbled across Stella Luna and I'm glad we gave them a try. Right off the Main Street downtown you'll find this modern chic restaurant with outdoor patio seating. The staff is very friendly and attentive. We got seated right away. Our servers were great and had the best recommendations and kept the drinks coming -always making sure that our glasses were full. At the end of the brunch these servers turned into friends and made a lasting impression of this venue.

Stopped in here to grab a drink and a snack b4 finishing our walk around town…read more Place is adorable and dog friendly for those that have- bc we met the cutest dog, Milo who was hanging out next to us. I ordered a Nutella espresso martini mocktail and my man ordered an allagash beer (not on the menu, but on tap) - NEW beer for them, which was a great bonus! There were several people working as wait staff and one bartender, who was the manager that day onsite. Seemed like he was making tons of drinks for several tables - because, sitting at the bar right in front of him- took maybe 5+ minutes to even acknowledge that we were sitting in front of him in the middle of the bar- then it took 15 + minutes to get the two drinks and an order of fries. That was the only downpoint- but everything else was fine. Fries were great with a nice homemade ranch dressing. My mocktail martini was good - quite a lot of foam on top- but pretty and tasted kinda like a fancy chocolate milk. I never usually like wasting money on a mocktail $8 for it- but was yummie. Might come back next time and try some of the food. Great ambience - clean and nice location and size - especially compared to some other places in the village.

Their crepes are amazing! Fave sweet = strawberry fields forever, fave savory = double cream…read moresalmon, so delicious! They also have a vegan option. There is a cute shady outdoor patio to sit and eat - very dog friendly! You can get your dog a pup cup or dog meal here too :)

Crepes were so good!…read more We got ham, egg, and cheese personally loved this add raspberry jam and it tastes just like a monte cristo! There was such a long wait for our crepes but it was worth it. Very small place no restroom which matters if you've got kids, not fun when it's raining because there was limited space out of the rain. Whip cream was lovely we got lavander and regular hot chocolate was so very yummy. Staff was super friendly even though the busy pace.

Perfect lunch spot in Big Bear! Casual grab and go but they also have lots of dine-in tables if you…read morewant to stay and eat. I split the Hungry Bear sandwich and we got it on squaw bread. We also asked for them to add mustard to the sandwich. One sandwich is perfect for two people, I can't even imagine having a full one to myself! One half was perfect. I loved the sandwich and it totally hit the spot. It was packed with lots of meat and it was filling.

Man, I almost never leave reviews, but this place earned one…read more I stopped by after a long hike and the food was ridiculously good. I got a sourdough sandwich with bacon (can't remember the name, unfortunately) and an order of chili cheese fries. The sandwich was awesome, but those chili cheese fries were the real star of the show. The flavor was insane. Chef's kiss. If you've been hiking all day and need a place to refuel, this is it. Great food, great portions, and exactly what I needed after being on the mountain. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Big Bear. Ambiance was nice too, you can see the lake from the parking lot.

Country kitchen is a place that didn't pop up on my search bar. I had to scroll for a little bit…read morebecause it is about a mile down the road from all of the typical restaurants. The food was very good, numbers of little changes and things, and the waiter was incredibly accommodating and nice It feels good to actually be a customer and actually get served instead of people that pretend that they are doing Anton a favor by letting me eat it. I prefer this place over grizzly Manor and the munchies place in town. They have my recommendation.

$10.99 Burger Tuesdays!!!!…read more Any single Patty Burger on the menu, including a patty melt, excellent crispy french fries and a large drink. This is an amazing value and the burgers are excellent, the fries are great and the sodas are huge with plenty of refills. Service is exceptional! Love Country Kitchen!

This place was great! I got an iced dirty peach cobbler chai (seasonal summer drink) and it was…read morereally good! You know how sometimes coffee shops advertise a drink that's supposed to taste like something but really just tastes like a regular latte? That's not the case here. Their flavored coffee actually tastes like what they say it will! The line was all the way out the door when we went, so if you're in a rush this might not be the place unless you order ahead, which you can do. There's plenty of seating both upstairs, downstairs, and outside, and the place had a fun rustic vibe to it.

I discovered Moonridge Coffee Company a year ago and didn't review the very good cup of coffee I…read morepurchased. I returned this summer and let me say that they make a fantastic cup of coffee! This is a very cool, independent coffee shop where locals and tourists like me congregate. From the friendly folks behind the counter to the variety of comfortable seating options, this spot is a welcoming place to sip, eat, hang, play a game, or watch a Bob Ross episode. I'm kind of a coffee purist and really enjoyed their dark roast drip which was rich, dark, and smooth. The do have a full menu of hot and cold drink options which all looked just a tasty. On one of my visits, I ordered their Moonridge Breakfast Sandwich, without cheese. It was delicious and well constructed, with toasted sourdough, thick bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, some red onion, and a very yummy garlic aoli. They offer packets of hot sauce and other condiments for folks like me who want a bit of heat. I'm not a big pastry person, but their pasty case look really good with a wide variety of options. There are lots of coffee options in Big Bear and I've tried a few. I'll stick with Moonridge Coffee Company for a great cup of coffee and meal. I highly recommend this location and will return.

Birria is fire up here Didn't expect to find birria this…read moregood in Big Bear but El Rincon came through. The consommé is rich, the meat is super tender, and the plate was loaded. Staff was cool and made us feel welcome the whole time. Definitely coming back next time I'm up here

What a great place for authentic Mexican dishes. We had a great lunch here while visiting Big Bear…read more The service was phenomenal, there was plenty of parking, practically no line, and plenty of seating inside. Didn't see any outside seating so I don't think it's dog friendly. The dishes we had were super flavorful with perfect portions. The tortillas were delicious! Will definitely return the next time I visit the area.

Amazing!! So tasty and delicious. Best donuts! Really really good. Best in big bear! Staff was so…read morefriendly!

Such a cute do it spot and have been wanting to try it! The…read morelines are out the door in the morning! But it was Memorial Day weekend, So I skipped coming early and decided to go in the late afternoon. They didn't have a huge selection, but I did try the strawberry, blueberry and Crumble donuts. Blueberry was my favorite, OMG sooo yummy! Also tried the Mexican potato salad which tasted like ceviche and was spicy! Service is very friendly and we were there to try the apple fritter. The cashier told us that we can order it and pick it up the next morning and skip the lines. Good to know! Went the next morning and walked right up to the counter and got our fritters. I'll definitely be back to try the coffee and sandwiches.

I simply wanted to take a moment and point out how impressed I am with the service by "Grizz". As…read morethe solo employee outside of the kitchen her attentiveness, concern and friendly demeanor made all the difference in our last minute dining choice. Specifically: Asking me what I liked or didn't like about the food and why. Kudos Grizz I notice your forward progress and I applaud you.

Delicious but expensive!…read more I got a single cinnamon roll and an iced tea- the roll was awesome and I was really excited about it, but those 2 items came out to $13.50 before tip. High even for a vacation town. I probably won't come back. Too bad it was a great cinnamon roll but not worth that price tag. I didn't ask the price beforehand though, so live and learn. Outside the road is very load but the patio is great. Inside was a cute diner, but I sat outside.