Part 2 of last night's date night was around the corner at Copehouse Bar. It had started raining,…read moreso we were grateful for the short walk to arrive. We seated ourselves at our favorite raised table in the corner on the far side of the bar. My husband and I stuck to traditional cocktails, and old fashioned and a Negroni. Our friends chose signature cocktails: the Turbo Granny and the Electric Feel. Now the Electric Feel was not just a drink, it was an experience. Our server explained to our friend that he should sip a little of the drink, then chew the Szechuan buzz bud for about 15 seconds, letting it coat his whole tongue, then enjoy the rest of the drink which would taste different afterwards. Our friend went through all those steps and said it was incredible, like all the flavors were enhanced along with different sensations in his mouth, kind of numb and tingly. His wife was not satisfied with his description of the experience, so she bought a Szechuan buzz bud for $2 and she said it was kind of like pop rocks. These buzz bud looks just like a little flower bud like the end of a dandelion once the seeds are blown away. It comes from a plant. Totally fascinating! We enjoyed our one cocktail each here and just had great conversation. It was a fun night because of the company, and also because we had a little adventure going to two amazing places!

We finally made it to Copehouse Bar & Bistro after living in SoCal for some time. It was Memorial…read moreDay weekend, and we decided to try local spots. We decided on weekend brunch, especially since there were endless mimosas. Our kids have a recollection of being down the class umbrella alleyway, so they were amazed when they saw it. A short while later, we were in front of the restaurant and were quickly seated by the staff. They didn't ask if we preferred outdoor or indoor seating, but we were seated inside right next to the kitchen. We heard that indoor seating was better for service anyway. The interior of the restaurant was "very fancy," and my daughter thought we were in a date spot. We knew we wanted French fries and opted for the garlic Parmesan fries. At first, the kids were weirded out by the arugula, but my daughter ended up enjoying it, noting the bitter and salty notes. My son devoured the entire plate (not the arugula) and asked for another round. We also ordered the lemon ricotta French toast, made from Brioche bread, lemon blackberry butter, whipped lemon ricotta cream, blackberries, mint, and maple syrup. They perfected the crispy exterior, which contrasted well with the fluffy bread. My wife ordered the breakfast pizza--a focaccia pizza topped with marinara, ham, spinach, fresh tomato, red onion, a sunny-side-up egg, and herb-infused maple syrup. This was really delicious with the tart, fresh tomatoes, the salty ham, and the sweet maple syrup. I ended up eating the sunny-side egg by itself, so we didn't get to try the pizza with the egg. Lastly, I ordered the steak and eggs, but it was sadly a small portion. I ordered it medium rare, and it came out medium. The seasoning was a bit strange and would have been better with simple salt, pepper, and garlic. The mimomas really made my wife happy. She started feeling it pretty quickly. She chose the pineapple juice while I got the traditional orange. Not sure if the alcohol made the food better or the other way around. I was brought to reality when I saw the expensive bill, though.

HI, I was visiting California and thanks to my daughter Jade who took me here. I had the Bloody…read moreMary and also Chicken and Waffles. Both were delicious!! Thank you to Sofie too!

Had a chance to visit both the State in Rancho and Redlands. This review will be for Redlands…read more To put it simply- Amazing spot in the heart of Redlands. The quality of food was fresh, prepared just right, and the service was fast and welcoming. It's in the nice down town Redlands area so never too busy or loud, in the small city. Our server, Aubrey, was also AWESOME so definitly give her a raise lol. My buddies and I were wanting some steaks and drinks after work, and we were not disappointed. 100% will be back. The only thing to be weary of is if you get outdoor seating. Many folks downtown tend to smoke marijuana so sometimes the smell will make its way into the patio area.

I love the omelette and how they make it, the veggies are incorporated into the egg rather than…read morehaving a flat egg and it folded over the veggies. I asked for extra crispy hash browns and they delivered- not usually a fan of hash browns but these were good! Big portions as well! Biscuits and gravy were good, I prefer Carolyn's. Next time I'll order toast instead. Coffee is decent! Service is great, the ladies serving me were very nice. If I'm out in the area I'll definitely visit again!

We were greeted and seated within a few minutes of walking in. There is indoor seating at tables or…read morea bar set-up down the stairs or you can sit in a covered patio (they do have a small AC unit). Monday had a short rush around 1030am. Since we were seated at the table closest to the front door, in between the stairs, it was bothersome to have parties waiting to be seated right next to our table. Especially, when kids kept running up and down the stairs. They would also get in the way of the servers bringing food from the kitchen. Just seemed like an accident waiting to happen. What about the food?: Variety of options for either breakfast or lunch. I went with the crab cakes eggs benedict. Yes, my go-to. And my partner had the country benedict. You definitely get a lot for what you pay for. We both would have liked more sauce. Personally, I like my hollandiase with more tang. Ultimately, it was a satisfying meal but not necessarily something I craved to get again. But if i were to go back, I'd go with an omelet and something from the griddle. The service was attentive. We were given our drink orders right away and checked on multiple times. There was a busboy who was really attentive to fulfilling drink orders and cleaning tables once they became vacant. Amazing work ethic! Note: when you pay, you go up to the stand at the entrance to do so. Small parking lot shared with other shops, but there is some street parking. Although, we didnt go on a weekend so I imagine it's tough to find a spot during peak hours. Edited to add photos

First time at Don Orange. The food was fine, decent portions. The traditional quac was really good!…read moreBut the thing that made our visit outstanding was our waiter Jimmy. He was professional, efficient & friendly. We had a large party & he didn't miss a beat.

Food was delicious!!!…read more I had the nachos and they were very substantial. I asked if the sauces on top had mayo and was told they only have cream Our waiter was great as well, very attentive! I wish I'd gotten his name The music was good but it was a little too loud I couldn't hear the other people at my table, and they are not quiet ladies. The walk to the bathroom was an experience though. It felt like you were entering catacombs so weird. Otherwise everyone working there was nice, all 3 of us love our food, the starter portions were more than enough for one person to have as an entree. Sharing between 2 people would be a good portion but idk the size of entrees because we only got starters. Seemed nice and clean too Enjoyed our time here, we will be back

This cool little spot is right next door to Martha Greens Dough'Lectibles, so we decided to give it…read morea try. It is a breakfast/lunch spot so just know that they close at 2:30. I opted for breakfast while the mister decided he wanted lunch. Ham Eggs Benedict with home fries for me and a turkey sandwich with onion rings for him. Home fries were really good and so were the onion rings. Eggs Benedict was alright, and the turkey sandwich was decent. Our server was friendly and seemed to know quite a few patrons . The ambiance was my favorite thing. It's quaint and homey. I will definitely come back because I want to try the French toast.

Great service and great food! The bakery has an excellent selection of sweets, and the prices are…read morevery fair for the quality you receive. Located in the heart of Old Town Redlands, the atmosphere is charming and traditional, with beautiful brick-lined surroundings and colorful flowers that make the experience even more enjoyable. What stood out most today was the sense of community and kindness. I especially want to thank our veterans and active military members for their service and sacrifice. There was a lot of good karma and positive energy around today, and it made the visit feel even more special. If you're looking for delicious food, tasty bakery treats, reasonable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely a place worth visiting!

The food was good! The service is personal what ever you need! It's simple with only 9 tables and…read morethe counter with 10 seats! I still like the breakfast over lunch but that's my opinion!

The food and service is absolutely amazing! I love this place,...must visit…read more The ambiance is great!

Long overdue as all my other ones usually are…read more This is for one reason only. I like to see consistency. They have 2 locations near me one in Yucaipa and one in Redlands both are fantastic. No matter what you get the food is amazing. I recommend the sampler platter as you get a little of everything and highly recommend the shakes I mean just look at it! Pulled pork, chicken,brisket and sausage are all amazing. Mac and cheese is good not great but still worth the order. Cesar salad good but eat a little quick as they dress it generously. Service is impeccable at both locations every time always nice and pushing for a positive experience with plenty of room and tvs all around for you to enjoy your food. 10/10 bbq spot and would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a spot that's consistent.

It's about time Redlands had a truly exceptional barbecue restaurant. The ribs, brisket, and…read moresausage were all cooked to perfection. We ordered two full racks of ribs and two Holy Trinity platters, and every bite was outstanding. The service was equally impressive. Eddie and his significant other were incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely family-oriented, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. I highly recommend this well-kept, spotless establishment. They have truly set the standard for what a great barbecue restaurant should be. If you're looking for authentic, delicious barbecue and outstanding hospitality, this is the place to visit.

Came here for the first time with friends and we all ended up really liking our selections, like…read morethe Magpie, The Ron Swanson, and BBQ Chicken! If I came back, I think I'd definitely order another 12" pizza . The Matcha Latte with Lavender also became a favorite. And I really appreciated how friendly and helpful the staff was with all our questions and the recommendations they gave , especially since it was our first time here. They definitely made the experience even more enjoyable and delicious!

I've been coming to Bricks and Birch since I moved to Redlands in 2018. I have always loved the…read morebreakfast pizza and eggel, and getting some sort of coffee with it. I hadn't been in a few months, and decided to drop in this morning to eat, have coffee and edit photos on my laptop. During the several hours there, I got to overhear exchanges between customers and staff. The morning shift boys were young, but friendly. Let me tell you, once the day shift crew came on, the energy shifted. Andy, I HIGHLY recommend you replace the tall, thin guy with the glasses. The whole time he was there, he acted as if he didn't want to be there. He was rude, stand offish, and completely disregarded customers. As soon as he BLATANTLY ignored a female customer who was trying to have a conversation with him but gave attention to her male counterpart, I was over it. Listen, I get it, he might have not wanted to entertain someone's story. But customer service means to acknowledge the customer and treat them with respect. I can't even count the amount of times I've divulged in conversation with people I didn't want to, but I still treated them like a human. The woman was visibility upset about how off putting he was. I packed my things, went over to the woman and told her feelings were valid because he had been dismissive towards others ever since he came in. I know you're not going to care about my review, I know you're not going to lose much money if I never come back. But people need to aware what kind of employees are here. As for the food and coffee - The ingredients no longer taste fresh on the breakfast pizza. It tastes cheap and rushed. The iced vanilla latte I had was mid at best, I forced myself to finish it. Which is disappointing because I have loved both for years. I think the young boys need some better training on how to make coffee, but at least they were personable. The young guy with long curly hair - keep up that positive energy. You're gonna go somewhere. Highly recommend bringing Quay back full time, maybe make him a manager or part owner because every time I've been there and he's makes the pizzas, everything is He's a staple, and is clearly loved by all the customers who were happy to see him when he walked in. Also, maybe put the birch back on the empty corner wall, looks like someone ripped it off and it looks bad.