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Cafe 247

4.2 (362 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Ivy N.

Leaving Coachella Camp my buddy decides to take the scenic route home because LA traffic is such a drag and bore. Sometimes I feel as if we took a wrong turn but came out to be a right turn. This little diner in the middle of no mans land took us back into civilization surprisingly. It's such a cute diner filled with unique license plates and cool signs. It looks like it use to be a home so it gave a mom & pop type diner feel. I don't even bother looking at menus now because it's a bit overwhelming with all the choices they give people these days. So I just go by what's a favorite or popular of the people here? The lady said either the all meat breakfast burrito or the jalapeño avocado burger. It was early in the day still so I went with the breakfast burrito. It was so yummy packed with protein. I finished it while trying all the hot sauces that were on the shelf. I do recommend festival goers to stop by if you go home this route. The breakfast is on point!

Make Lucerne Sexxxy again

Great food. Great service. Rockin band. Sexxxy ladies. Cool vibes. Sweet motorcycles. Thanks for supporting the local business. Come on back!!! This is Nyte Rydah Magic who loves you!

Peter T.

Food was great fast and hot!! Carmen is killing it on the grill!! We all loved out food

Charlise G.

This was one of the coolest places I've been to. The atmosphere was cool, the people were so kind and welcoming. Loved the way this place was decorated too! As for the food, it was delicious. We also got PB & banana shakes (you have to get one, it was the best shake I've ever had). Such a great place to stop for lunch, we'll definitely be back!

Chopped scrambled eggs

Tried this restaurant on a whim as we were on our way home from Joshua Tree. Pretty much the only thing around. My partners veggie burger and fries were very good, but my scrambled eggs look like they had been put through the blender. Something about cooks in these FarOut places that they wanna stand around and chop the eggs like they've got nothing else to do while waiting for the deep fried hashbrowns to cook. Don't recommend this place.

The cheeky entrance

Had a terrific lunch on the way to Palm Desert from Las Vegas. A really friendly and mellow place along a lesser traveled route (HWY 247 from Barstow). Great chat with Matthew, the owner, who made these non-locals feel right at home!

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Theresa C.

Food is absolutely amazing down home flavor. Excellent variety and choice. Service is great. They usually go above and beyond for you ambience well, let's just say it's a unique kind of place.

Beef ribs
Tony S.

I don't usually expect much from eateries in small desert towns. But Cafe 247 loons that curve, offering among the best beef ribs I've ever had. A lot of places claim to have ribs that slide off the bone, but they're usually sloppy, greasy, and leave you walking in search of a bottle of TUMS. Not here! Slow cooked, delish, and simply superb, this is my go to rib place off the mountain. I had a portion of my friend's kielbasa, and while I'm not used to having it in bbq sauce (traditional Boston Polish delis serve them with mustard and sauerkraut), after a few bites, it grew on me.... quickly! Adding to the dining experience is a super unique ambiance that's a cross between a biker's club, an art junkyard, and Hollywood museum of memories. It's quite an eye-catching, entertaining place. Highly recommend!

Double Bacon Burger was absolutely amazing. Great seasoning and overall taste!
Rocky C.

Very happy I stopped by here. Truly one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time. Can't wait to come back and try the BBQ on the weekends. I was just passing by but now I'm officially a regular customer. Definitely recommend to try

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Jan V.

I wanted to drive out to Cafe 247 because I was craving tri-tip or something BBQ. I had never eaten there before, but on one trip I passed by and knew I would be back. They weren't serving tri-tip for lunch, only dinner. So I ordered the Pastrami burger with cheese, fries, and a side of BBQ sauce. It was July 29th on a Tuesday, and there was no one in the dining area, so I visited on the best day. I loved the outside area with quirky stuff all around from the past. Inside was designed with signs and other good things from days gone by. The staff were friendly and helpful. I ordered my food, and it didn't take long for them to bring it over to my table. The meat was fresh and very tasty. The size of the sandwich was big and very filling. I loved the fries. The food was terrific. I didn't care too much for the side of BBQ sauce because it was a sweet style. I like a more savory flavored sauce. The cost of the burger, with added cheese, fries, and bottled water, came to about $22. In total, I spent $32 because I bought a couple of souvenirs. On the way out, I went to the ladies' room, and there were funny signs and stickers from people who had visited. I was able to put my sticker on the door and also outside in the dining area. All in all, my visit was great, and I was sad to leave because the nostalgic feeling it gave me reminded me of my childhood. I would definitely recommend this eatery for anyone who is looking for an experience of the bygone era.

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8 years ago

Drove here for the bbq but it's only on the weekends. Got the bacon burger instead was really good.

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Really good food good people will always come back Great place to stop and eat and rest

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5 years ago

This is the best spot in the desert. Good food, good people, great atmosphere. It's all about the American way.

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7 years ago

From MeatHead Movers to Cafe 247! Awesome service and even better food! Thank you, you guys are awesome! I'll definitely be back again!

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We stopped by on our way home and decided to try the ribs. Great place with wonderful food!! I definitely recommend this place!

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Glad you loved our ribs! Thanks for the recommendation too.

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The jalapeño popper burger is on point! Thick cut sweet potato fries were perfectly cooked. Highly recommend

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Thanks for the review Mike. We will see you soon.

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Awesome Colby! Thanks for your review!

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9 years ago

Absolutely the best place to eat in Lucerne Valley. Burgers are enormous, BBQ is on point, and Breakfast burritos are a meal.

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Are there any vegan options?

Do you allow dogs?

Yes dogs are welcome.

How is your seating area for a 90 year old with a walker?

From Parking to Seating and, even, Restrooms all at ground level.

Can they accommodate a large crowd 50-60?

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We were up in Big Bear for the week. Found this place off other Yelpers! So happy we tried it…read more Small unique diner with delicious food. We actually went twice. Although the wait can be a bit they are super fast. I had the waffle combo the second time we went. delicious. Had a bite the first time and just had to come back for it again. Also had the sausage patty. OMG this was next level. Biscuits and gravy were also delicious. My daughter liked the waffle as well. My son and his wife liked the enormous pancake! Diner is really small and decorated with stickers and money, very cute. We will define come back here when we are back in town. Highly recommended!!!

Happy Fathers Day! Or at least it is now that we're finally eating breakfast over an hour after we…read morehad hoped we would be.. and not at Grizzly Manor either. Here's why: we arrived at 9:50 for breakfast, 6 adults and my 2 year old. We put our name in, and were told it would be 45 minutes. 50 minutes in the heat outside goes by. (Two of the adults are in their 80's mind you.) We're really hungry lol. Two 4 seater tables finally open up in this tiny place. A small family of 3 shows up and knows the hostess (pixie haircut and piercings, don't know her name but can't miss her.) she waves them in and gets them one of the 4 seaters, no wait for friends I guess! 2 minutes later a third 4 seater opens up in the same row but she sat her friends at the one right in the middle. So they call our name and then tell us we have to separate our family to get seated and take the two 4 seaters on opposite ends of the table they gave away. They don't give a (insert your favorite curse word here). I guess it's okay though because they warn you on their menu that the staff might be moody lol! A great scapegoat for terrible service. Never again. Here's a tip to anyone reading: go literally 1 minute west down the road and eat at the first restaurant you see. They were phenomenal!

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I stayed in GVL for the weekend, and we stopped by here for dinner on the way back home. It was not…read morepacked, but 1/3 the tables were full on a Sunday night which is a good sign. This is a low-key, "local vibe" kind of diner ~ do not go here for ambiance or high end cuisine. That said, the server was friendly and helpful with the menu. We both had burgers and fries/onion rings - I had the Ortega burger with cheddar cheese, 5/5, SO GOOD!! WILL GET AGAIN!!! I knew the burger would be good, this place is your "typical diner" - however, I was actually blown away by it!! Fries and onion rings were delicious too!! Salty, crunchy and perfectly cooked. Ranch sauce was fire too. My BF has been eating at this place for years now, and has nothing but good things to say about this place as well. We can't wait to go back soon and try the Mexican food, as our server recommended trying that cuisine. Based off these experiences and the friendly head nod from the cook as we left - we'll be back and will try something new. I actually look forward to trying breakfast there as well, at some point soon, as I heard the people seated behind us talking how good their waffles and pancakes are. Please try this establishment, I hope you enjoy as much as we did!

I have been coming here for many years.. Yesterday we stopped in for an afternoon snack…read more. We decided to share an order of chili cheese fries and an ice tea.. When the order arrived it looked good with the exception of the onions.. Covered in onions.. We didn't order it that was as menu says you can add onions and we didn't - but it showed up and were were kinda in a hurry and hungry.. (The chef grabs the frozen fries with his bare hands as touching other foods) Just an FYI So the chili cheese fries were a soppy soaking wet mess. We didn't even eat 1/2 of them as it was like a cheesy wet soup. Probably worst chili cheese fries I have ever had. The server had no smile or personality and other than taking our order and giving us our check.. She said nothing to us and we were sitting at the bar.. She wouldn't even look at us and ask how everything was.. This place didn't feel the same from the pervious visits.. I will probably not return here again.. The only reason I gave two stars, is that the place was clean..

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