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    Cedar Glen Malt Shop

    4.4 (687 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CEDAR GLEN MALT SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Ryan S.

    Growing up on the mountain, Cedar Glen Malt Shop has always felt like one of those places that has simply been part of the landscape. The old school burger joint atmosphere and 1950s diner vibe give it a ton of character, and it's the kind of spot that feels comfortably familiar the moment you walk in. On this visit, the chili cheese fries were the star of the show. They were perfectly cheesy, generously topped, and exactly the kind of comfort food I was craving. The fries themselves were fantastic and held up well under all that delicious chaos. While plenty has changed around the mountain over the years, it's nice to have places like Cedar Glen Malt Shop that still deliver the same nostalgic charm and satisfying food that keep people coming back.

    Their gloriously perfect banana split!
    Lala H.

    A true Arrowhead gem (or nearby, we were staying in Running Springs). If you find yourself craving a good burger with a clean, comfortable atmosphere, this cute 50's-themed diner is the place for you. The dining room is clean, comfortable and open. Service was quick and friendly...but the highlight was the food! Their homemade fries and perfectly battered onion rings were hot, fresh and tasty! The burgers were juicy and flavorful, but a tad on the greasy side - which was our only "negative". However, the real star of the show was their banana split! Our son had never had one before and this was the perfect banana split to set the bar! Not only was the presentation awesome, but the ice cream, banana and toppings all complimented each other perfectly (except I would say no sprinkles next time, not a fan of sprinkles). Their vanilla malt was creamy and perfect as well! Cedar Glen Malt Shop is definitely a solid diner to get your burger, malt/shake fix!

    Swish Cheese and Mushroom Burger!  delicious
    Thomas K.

    Locals favorite hidden gem! Awesome huge burgers, malts and excellent service. One of my favorite places in Lake Arrowhead

    Grilled cheese with fries (kids menu)
    Nicole H.

    A greasy spoon diner with 20 burgers on the menu, chili, and sandwiches with an extensive shake and malt menu. Prices were great and parking was easy. They take cards.

    Strawberry shake
    Julie R.

    Stumbled upon this diner on Yelp and made sure to stop in when we were in town last weekend. Definitely felt like I stepped back in time when entering - greeted by friendly faces and the food & shakes are delicious!!! Hubby & I shared the Impala burger and this was sooo good - it had bacon, cheddar cheese, onion rings & BBQ sauce. This burger is perfection - drooling now just thinking about. The cheese pulls were insane. Fries were piping hot and so fresh. Ordered our kiddos a cheeseburger, Mac & cheese and strawberry shake and every single one of those were as delicious as the next! Our kids LOVED the cardboard cars that the food came in so much that we brought them home with us & now a part of our interior decoration . All in all, everything here is so good, fresh and the will definitely be back again soon for another shake!!!

    Belle L.

    Great quality char-broiled burger with hearty and fresh ingredients. Satisfied my burger cravings. Cookies and cream malt shake was dessert in a glass. Love the old school diner vibes. Sparse parking!!

    Toni N.

    Cedar Glen Malt Shop is a cute little place..clean, inviting, and full of old memorabilia that gives it real character. The food was tasty and the staff are friendly. Audrey was especially attentive. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the Lake Arrowhead area.

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    Samantha L.

    This place was so cool! It's an oldies style diner that was just super cute! My family came twice during our stay in Lake Arrowhead. Once we came solely for dessert, and they did not disappoint!!! The ice cream sundae was so yummy and I loved the way it was presented!! The second time we came for dinner, and let me just say that the burgers here are huge oh my goodness!!! They were very tasty and felt like a good quality burger!! The service was nice and friendly, and interior was clean. It's a small spot, they have a small bar sitting area and sort of limited seating. Parking is limited and tight- just something to keep in mind if you go during dinner time!

    Impala burger
    Connie P.

    First time here, will I come back? Hard NO. The one guy who sat us was actually welcoming. I ordered the impala (bacon, cheeseburger with onion rings) and fries I ordered extra crispy. Burger was dry, and the fries? I mean, let's just call them thin, hard potato chip fries? They we extra extra crispy that I couldn't taste the Potato part! Oh and The soda was flat and warm! I even got a different drink the second time and still flat smh. Still left a 20% tip and as we left, I said thanks have a good day! & I think I heard the girls mumble a bye smh idk maybe their reviews are off of their desserts because it sure wasn't the food.

    Stingray
    Tina C.

    If you're looking for a good burger and fries. .this is the spot. Fresh, flavorful and juicy burgers. Ordering over the phone was easy, receiver was professional and friendly. Loved the theme of the restaurant, everything was clean, and prices are reasonable.

    Kids menu mini corn dogs in a 1955 Chevy Bel Air.

    This place is Awesome!!!!!!!! The food is great, the menu is unique, and the food is the best. Also, if you order from the kid's menu, they deliver the food in classic car models and you can take them home!!!

    Banana Royale (loaded with chunks of fresh banana)
    Pawnee Rick T.

    The Cedar Glen Malt Shop is a great place to have a burger, shake, or sundae while visiting this mountain community adjacent to Lake Arrowhead proper. Prices are in line with similar establishments in the area, and the shop's hours are better (since most of their nearby competitors close several hours earlier). Although I haven't had a full meal there in years, they primarily serve a variety of burgers (cleverly named in homage to their 50s automotive theme) along with the usual sides complementing such eating fair. Several burger orders passed by my table while waiting for my sundae, and I must confess that I came very close to "chasing" my dessert with a burger after seeing how juicy and generously topped they were! Be aware, however, that the physical building is small, so you may need to wait for seating or elect to belly-up to the stools along the counter when near capacity. Seating a large party is, undoubtedly, extremely challenging. Similarly, parking is also problematic, with only a handful of small, narrow spaces in front (along Hook Creek Road). Suffice it to say, for most burger, shake, or sundae lovers this inconvenience does not come close to outweighing the reward of sinking your teeth into heaven-on-a-bun or voiding your Weight Watchers membership by indulging in a high-calorie frozen dessert of choice; for the few others who are unwilling to wait, take-out is an equally rewarding option.

    Chocolate chip Malt
    Amanda R.

    Such a cute diner! Malts and shakes are addicting and the food is good too. I personally wouldn't order the chili cheese fries again because their regular fries are so good. Turkey burger was best I've had. Staff is very friendly! Parking is limited

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    Love the ambiance and atmosphere at this malt shop. Enjoyed some chili fries and a chocolate sundae with strawberry ice cream. Yum!

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    Delicious burgers and shakes! I got the black cherry shake and it was Amazing! Highly recommend this diner.

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    Ask the Community - Cedar Glen Malt Shop

    Take out only?

    Yes

    Are they doing indoor sitting?

    No - take out only

    Can I eat out side?

    No there is no eating space outside, but you can take it down by the lake nearby

    Can you place an order to go?

    Absolutely! Call us at (909) 337-6640 and we'll be happy to help you out.

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