Not every review is written because of a bad experience--sometimes you write one because a place truly exceeds your expectations. That was definitely the case here. My husband and I were returning from a hiking weekend with our two doggies when we searched for a pet-friendly place to have lunch. Google suggested Farmhouse 78, and we are so glad it did. At first, I didn't notice the outdoor patio, so I went inside to ask. From the moment I walked through the door, every employee was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made me feel valued as a customer and even offered to let us dine inside with our dogs. Out of respect for other guests, we chose to sit outside on their lovely patio. Everything about this place was wonderful--the cleanliness, the atmosphere, the service, and how quickly our food arrived. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. My husband had the pork sandwich, and I ordered the cheeseburger with French fries. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and homemade. When I went inside to pay, I had the pleasure of meeting Cyndie at the register. I told her how impressed we were with our experience, and she was just as warm and friendly as everyone else we encountered. If you're visiting Santa Ysabel, do yourself a favor and stop by Farmhouse 78. Great food, wonderful people, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

We had high hopes this place would improve... but nope. This was my second visit--and definitely my last. I even brought friends who had never been here before, thinking it could become one of our regular stops when we're out hitting the trails. Instead, it left a bad taste in everyone's mouth... and not just from the food. Waitress: Where do I even start. She claimed she was hard of hearing--but her attitude spoke loud and clear. Tossing menus on the table, aggressively slamming salsa down, and getting snarky over being off because our party count was off by one person. Seriously? It took two seconds to adjust the table, but apparently that was just too much. Yes, she technically did her job... but with such a cold, unwelcoming, and rigid attitude that it made the whole experience uncomfortable. What really stood out? We were there first and ready to order, yet she chose to take care of every smaller table that came in after us. No communication, no "I'll be right with you," nothing. Just ignored. Basic courtesy clearly isn't part of the service here. And trust me--I used to be a waitress. I handled large parties all the time and actually communicated with my tables. It's not that hard. Honestly, if gratuity hadn't already been forced onto the bill, she would've gotten $0. The only pleasant person we encountered was the busser--quick, friendly, and actually seemed like he wanted to be there. Maybe swap their roles, because he outperformed her by a mile. Food: Let's talk about the food... if that's what we're calling it. Everything came out cold. Not "warm-ish," not "could be hotter"... just straight up cold. It felt like our plates were sitting under a heat lamp for way too long before making it to the table. One "white" friend asked to have her meal fixed--fine, no problem. But when another "Hispanic" friend asked the same thing? Suddenly there was attitude, menu slamming, and mumbling under her breath. So... what exactly was the difference? Why the inconsistency and hostility? If the kitchen is that backed up, maybe management should step in and help instead of letting food die in the window. Just a thought. Final Thoughts: This place had potential... but that waitress single-handedly ruined it. We'll be taking our group (and our money) elsewhere--Dudley's Bakery is looking like a much better option moving forward. I usually bring large groups out here, so this isn't a small loss. Unfortunately, if this is the level of service they're okay with, this place isn't going to improve anytime soon. At this point, it's less "Farmhouse charm" and more "junky barn energy." read more

Super cute restaurant with delicious food and house made strawberry lemonade which was amazing!! The only thing I would have changed would be the Parmesan on my salad--it really just didn't have much flavor. read more

First time coming here. It was clean and staff was professional and polite they greeted you as you. I took my mom to lunch. This restaurant is in Santa Ysabel California. Food was great has the triple decker with had bacon and turkey was amazing and she had Nachos. The atmosphere was great laid back . Friendly. I highly recommend to anyone I be back again 5 stars food 5 stars professional staff 5 stars clean and amazing atmosphere Thank you read more

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We stopped in for lunch on Sunday and everything was great, the food had good flavor and our waitress was very kind. Highly recommend. Also, very clean and beautiful inside! read more

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Decent little eatery & one of only 3 restaurants closest to where we live if you're heading towards Julian or Ramona (though technically, Santa Ysabel extends going up to Julian, small area known as Wynola Flats has 2 restaurants & bakery on the border, other than desert, none of them have breakfast and this is where Farmhouse 78 covers it all. But be aware as most businesses out here, close early & extend 2 hours late Friday and Saturdays only. Now onto the good stuff! Breakfast is main event here on the weekends, and let me tell you will not be disappointed, but you do have to get here before they stop serving, and it is worth it! I had the biscuit, egg and gravy dish, and it was delicious! The baby cakes (which are mini cupcakes) are tasty, but not too sweet. For lunch, they have burgers sandwiches, salad, soup, etc.. And then there's also a supper menu which we haven't tried yet. But you do have to get here early if you come during the week It's busy on the weekends with locals and tourists, driving through on the weekends. They offer dessert, which is just a hard decision, because you have Julian Pies & Dudley's bakery across the way. It's a good little corner to make a pitstop anytime you feel hungry. And farmhouse. 78 offers a lot to fill you up. read more

Farmhouse 78 - Babycake - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

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Fiancé and I stopped by here first, as we were there for the pie next door. First off, the service is amazing, staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making it so pleasant as soon as you enter. It's very clean, a beautiful open space and light. They weren't joking when they said everything is farm fresh! I ordered the Shrimp Po'Boy and boy oh boy was it delicious! My fiancé ordered the chicken fingers. Absolutely everything was perfect. The French fries: superb! Food is definitely chef's kiss. We shall return and try other things on the menu. Please visit this place whenever you come for pie, or just because, they are great!! Prime location and wonderful staff. read more

Farmhouse 78 - Shrimp Po'Boy and Chicken Fingers - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

We stopped here for breakfast before a day of off-roading at Anza Borrego. Excellent brunch fare and really generous portions! read more

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We came to dine at the Farmhouse 78 around 11:15am on Sunday after the Santa Ysabel Hike. Walked in during rush hour and was greeted by the host and was immediately seated with menus! She was so nice, she fixed the bottom of the wobbly table leg. There happened to be several employees cleaning tables and refreshing ice tea refills but inconveniently only one waitress taking eleven or twelve table orders! Whoa! Not sure what was going on or why she was the only waitress but we were waiting for our order to be taken. The table next to us was waiting for a box Togo and another table asked for hot sauce. I think they were almost done with their meal 20mins when they asked the waitress again. She finally brought the bottle but didn't bother checking the bottle because it had no hot sauce in it. Empty! The table asking for the Togo box had to ask twice before she brought the box and bill! She finally came over to take our order and we asked her how her day was going and she said I am so tired and laughed. We have seen restaurants wars on cooking shows and the restaurant owner and chef say the number one thing you don't tell your customers is that you are tired. You always show customers your smiling face. Get this girl some help! Food came out cooked well and seasoned well. Turkey Club was delicious, bread itself was flat but if toasted more, and when eaten together tastes good. The Club could have went easy on the mayo. It was a bit overdressed in between the lettuce. Onion rings were an extra charge. Chocolate cookie was delicious. read more

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I'll keep it short - do not come here. Much (not all) of the staff is terribly rude, starting from the top. Much like a couple others have said, we've had very rude waitresses serve us and made us feel like we were inconveniencing her even though this was her job. She also seemed to be nice to either those she knew or of a certain demographic. Deciding to give a second chance a month later, I called the restaurant ahead of time to see if that particular waitress was still there and to provide feedback. I was forwarded to the owner, and had the most off-putting and rude reply. This place used to be a gem. But not anymore, and I'll never go here again. read more

OMG!!!! Not only is this a beautiful drive to get here but everyone is so friendly. I have been here multiple times and I am never disappointed. On Wednesday, I decided to visit again and ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich. Holy crap, this I soooo good!!! Pricing is great considering how good the food is. Most importantly....the carrot cake. One slice is big enough to feed an army, not complaining of course. By far, one of the best carrot cakes I have ever had, aside from my own. Highly recommended this place. Everything on the menu is delicious!!!! read more

Farmhouse 78 - BEST CARROT CAKE EVER!!!! - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

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Our experience here was extremely frustrating from start to finish. The waitress had an attitude the entire time- no smile, and no basic attentiveness. We weren't offered water, and every time I tried to get her attention this entire time, she deliberately looked away. Another waiter had to bring us water instead. When she came to take our order, we gave order for my kid and for my husband but for me I asked for just a couple more minutes to decide because I was handling my baby, and she sighed before saying okay. Even after that, I waited over 10 minutes and called her twice to let her know I was ready. She wasn't busy-I could clearly see her standing behind the counter. When I ordered a burger and asked if it could be substituted with a chicken patty instead of beef, first she flatly said no and spoke on behalf of the chef without even checking. Then She said 'I can do Impossible patty but no chicken'. I've asked for this substitution many times at other places and it's usually not an issue. Eventually, I had to settle for an Impossible patty. Also they had other chicken patty options in other chicken sandwich options which I saw when she was gone. And she didn't even suggested that if you want chicken you can order a sandwich. We also asked for a baby chair for our child. She said she'd check, but never gave us any update. I later saw her standing at the counter complaining about us to another waitress. When she noticed I could hear and see them, she abruptly stopped talking and walked away. The food took over 30 minutes to arrive for a very simple order-one omelette, one burger, and chicken nuggets for our baby. My burger was burned and inedible, and I didn't even finish it. The irony was at checkout (I went to the counter, didn't want to waste our time there) and asked for check- she suddenly appeared with a big smile asking, "How was the food? Did you like it?" after completely ignoring us the entire meal. We were really disappointed, especially since I had been encouraging my husband to visit this place for days. We'll be back in Julian soon with friends and family-but we will definitely not recommend this place. read more

Farmhouse 78 - Impossible burger - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

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Visited 3/10/2025 My Visit to, Farmhouse 78 First this place is very clean and nice and lots of seating inside. Lots of parking next door to Don's Market Julian Pie and Dudley's Bakery. Also convenient if your heading up to Julian. The staff were extra nice and service was fast and courteous. We started with The Jumbo Chicken Wings, Naked with BBQ Sauce on the side. The wings were a pleasant surprise with a Great well seasoned Crispy Batter and nice and juicy tender and perfectly fried. 8 wings $17.00 A little pricy but a great Wing. Loretta ordered The House Chicken Pot Pie. $16.00 Different than we've had before Had a flavor like Broccoli Soup not Chicken Pot Pie Flavors. Not to my liking. I ordered The Farmhouse Cheeseburger, $19.00 Kind of overpriced for a cheeseburger but it was A decent burger with good flavor and cooked perfectly Medium Rare. Could have been bigger Juicy with a nice slaw on top. Includes a good sized order of tasty French fries . I would order again. All in all this place is a ok stop for a bite. A bit overpriced but to be expected for being a tourist Stop kind of place. I will be coming back for The Crispy Chicken Wings Soon. They were our Favorite plate of the night. Loved Them. read more

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This was my first time in town and we came here for breakfast. My goodness the food was delicious! We were surprised it wasn't packed on a Saturday morning when we walked in. We were seated promptly by the very kind hostess. There was a beautiful piano in the restaurant that I wish someone was playing! We ordered The Farmer and the Classic Combo. The Farmer had a delicious and large home cooked buttermilk biscuit on top with a very good house made sausage gravy! It was a so good! And for the Classic Combo, I got sausage with Sunny Side Up eggs and an English muffin on the side. The sausages had great flavor and the hasbrowns were cooked so well! I also ordered a hot hocolate and it was quite large but also very delicious! When the server brought put our food she asked if we wanted yot sauce and I asked what kind they had and she named 3 and we asked for all three and she gave us an annoyed look that made us feel uncomfortable and I actually thought it was pretty rude.. she made us feel like she was fake nice to us the entire visit.. that was kind of weird but the hosted was genuinely sweet to us, she even gave us a refill on coffee and greated us even we left. The food is good, definitely worth a visit! read more

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We finally stopped here for a late lunch. We were the only people in the restaurant. So service was good and quick. Went with the pulled pork and fh salad. The salad was big but kinda dry. We asked for more dressing and they brought out a creamy something. It was supposed to be a vignette. The pulled pork sandwich Had a good amount of pork and very flavorful. We split this dish and there was plenty for two. Nice inside and clean. Plenty of parking outside. read more

Farmhouse 78 - My half of the pulled pork sandwich and salad - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

Came here for breakfast and we were one of 2 parties there on a Saturday morning at around 8:30am. I got the burger. It wasn't bad but the highlight was the french fries - they were lightly fried and delicious. The breakfast portions were pretty large and everyone enjoyed their food. Nice large place with lots of windows and natural light. I would consider returning next time I'm in town! read more

Just wanna say I had one of the best meals I've had in a while with a group of friends here after a nice long hike at eagle rock. I got the champagne cream chicken (I think that's hat it was called) and it was absolutely delicious didn't know what to expect because I've never heard of champagne cream, but man was it good . The service was so great as well our server Cindy (if I'm remembering her name correctly) fully made sure we taken care of! She was so nice and was able to properly tell us all the details of the menu with ease. Thank you for the amazing time me and my friends didn't even expect! read more

Farmhouse 78 - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

Can I just say, WOW!!! I'm overdue on this review and I checked out their menu the day before getting here. I ALWAYS bypass Farmhouse on my motorcycle- either stopping at Dudley's, Julian Pie Co., or Ramco across the street. First glance at the menu- PB&J wings! Yuppers! This is what grabbed my eye. I left Palm Springs at a toasty 9am (already 100 degrees) and was headed home to San Diego. Hubby said he'd meet me up in Santa Ysabel & I mentioned lunch. I was not in the mood for outdoor Al fresco dining. My skin felt like chicharron and i needed AC so bad! Hostess gave us a booth & my gosh! The lights on the wall are wayyyyy too bright. Felt like LEDs were blinding me! (This is the only reason why I docked a star). Staff was great. I slurped 2 strawberry lemonades (sweet strawberries muddled). The PB&j wings were huge! I had no idea! Sweet and saucy jam w/ crushed peanuts. Then, I ordered a petite farmhouse salad, but w/ ranch dressing. It got to the point- I was kinda deboning my chicken meat from the wings and putting it in the salad... (which was a great combo, btw). And then I ordered a soup (and I didn't get the garlic bread- but, at that point- I was STUFFED). There was no way in heck I had room for a bite of pie. Everything looks tasty on their menu. read more

Farmhouse 78 - Strawberry lemonade; PB&j wings; tomato basil soup; side garden salad. 10/6/24 - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

I'm so glad I found Farmhouse 78 when planning my birthday weekend trip. I wanted to find a spot that had lots of different options and had a cute atmosphere. This is exactly what I found! We came at 8AM right as they opened and we were greeted and seated immediately. I got the hot green tea and Farmer's Wife breakfast. While we were waiting, they gave us a couple complimentary seasonal baby cakes. Delicious! They were like tiny little muffins. I appreciate that they gave me a hot water pot and a green tea bag along with lemon and honey. The serving size of my breakfast plate was LARGE- I couldn't finish it all. The ingredients were all very fresh and I enjoyed the dressing on my greens. I wanted to "eat light" before a day full of eating but it left me stuffed for a solid 5 hours! Everyone in my party enjoyed their food. We received excellent service throughout our meal and their bathroom was clean and well-stocked. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area. read more

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Stopped here on the way back to San Diego from the desert, great restaurant, was not disappointed! Service was great and I got the hot honey chicken sandwich which was delicious. Loved the fries too. So good!! read more

Farmhouse 78 - Hot honey chicken sandwich which - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

Great food and huge portions. The restaurant is very inviting and clean and service was very good too. When the platters arrived our whole group was just awe-struck with how much food they had, especially the ham steak. Worth the stop during our visit to Julian. read more

Farmhouse 78 - Ham steak with hash browns and eggs. Huge send help - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

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We had the clam chowder, grilled cheese with brisket, pot pie, brisket sandwich, and the hog burger. Everything was really good. A ton of fries came as sides. Service by Cindy was excellent and courteous. Good spot to start off Julian tour. read more

This place was okay. First time making my way up to Julian and wanted to get something to eat in the Santa Ysabel area. It was very busy when we got here because it was the weekend. We put our name down and were told it would be about a 25 minute wait. The workers seemed very busy and unorganized. As a customer, I felt unwelcome and ignored. They felt very slow for the amount of tables they had open and the amount people waiting. Seemed like their system was not efficient. The inside of the restaurant was decorated cute and the food was not bad. The only reason I'm not rating this place 2 stars is because my food was good although it was on the pricier side. I got a grilled cheese with tomato basil soup which went well. My boyfriend got the salt and vinegar wings and thought it was too vinegary. Overall, I wouldn't come here again. I don't think the food or the ambiance was worth the wait or the price. I would probably find somewhere else to eat next time. read more

Farmhouse 78 - Grilled cheese with tomato basil soup - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

This place could have easily earned 5 stars if it weren't for the service. I'm a pretty tough critic -- I deduct one star for each major issue -- but let's start with what went right. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the Champagne Chicken (with pappardelle pasta instead of mashed potatoes), the Chicken Pot Pie, and the Fish & Chips. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. My Chicken Pot Pie definitely wasn't frozen or pre-made -- I could taste the fresh herbs, and everything was cooked perfectly al dente. The Champagne Chicken was tender with a rich, flavorful sauce, and the fish was crisp and fresh. Even the fries were hand-cut -- think In-N-Out style, but better. We all practically licked our plates clean. Now, here's why I only gave it 2 stars: 1. The Hostess - Absolutely terrible. And I'm not exaggerating -- I overheard at least three other tables complaining about her attitude. When she sat us, she set only two place settings. I told her, "Oh, there's actually three of us," and she snapped back, "Well, you only told me two," as she walked away. For context, we weren't even on the waitlist because the owner/manager, Kathy, forgot to add us after talking to my husband at the takeout counter. So no, she didn't hear us say three -- she wasn't even nearby. As we were leaving, another family mentioned they didn't tip because of how rude the hostess was. 2. The Waitress - She told us our food was next since we ordered next, but then served the table beside us first. That table happened to know the owner, who came over to greet them. Then she served another party before finally bringing ours. 3. Cold Food and Poor Service - When our food did arrive, it was cold. My mom's fish wasn't even warm. The waitress never checked on us, didn't refill our drinks, and didn't return until it was time to drop off the bill. To be fair, the owner did mention that their computers had gone down for an hour, which might explain some of the chaos. And as we were leaving, the hostess (who honestly looked like Wednesday Addams with her long black pigtails) finally smiled and said, "Have a good night." Maybe because her shift was almost over. Overall, the food alone deserves 5 stars -- but the service brings it down to 2. With better staff training, this place could truly shine. read more

I ordered a chicken pot pie to go since we were hitting the road from Julian back to the OC and wanted my daughter to have something to eat for lunch. Ordering was easy at the counter and we waited maybe 10 minutes for it to arrive. What I thought would be a put together pot pie was a deconstructed pot pie, with puff pastry on the side and the chicken gravy portion in a soup cup. And that's basically what is was: soup. It sadly didn't have any flavor and just lacked a thick consistency. The pastry was cooked fine. I wouldn't order it to go again. read more

We had the burgers, a lettuce wrap and a regular. They were tasty and well sized. We also had an order of fries and an order of onion rings, a beer and a cider. The fries and onion rings were good. The beer was good and I didn't care for the pomegranate cider. It had an after taste that wasn't pleasant. The service was good and the food was served quickly and the restaurant was lovely. My only complaint was when I paid for the meal with a card, I was not asked about a tip amount. The next thing I knew it was added to the bill ($15) . I told the server that I did not approve a tip ( I was planning on leaving cash) but she said I must have added it. Two burgers, sides and a drink over $90! Maybe it's me but I think it's too pricey! read more

A friend and I stopped by here for breakfast after camping down in Lake Jennings. After seeing the photos on Yelp, we were eager to come here. The ambiance is amazing here. We loved the decor and atmosphere and it felt very homey. The food was delicious. We both were very disappointed in the service. We didn't have a waitress for almost 20 minutes after being sat. We noticed other parties being sat after us and they got service before us. I'd probably consider going elsewhere if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Fantastic food and great service from Sindy. Definitely needs some sorte of a fly trap. The dang fly wanted my hummy food. Lol read more

Went here for a birthday treat with friends and had such a great time. They have a parking lot with a Tesla charging station, which was a lifesaver since my friend's car was nearly out of battery. I'll definitely be coming back for their Salt & Vinegar Wings and Sangria. They were so good. The service was good. I loved the modern farmhouse vibe. read more

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Hot honey chicken sandwich.. holy crap it's good. Service quick, very clean, everything was great would come back here again for sure if I'm in the area. Went to get pie after and the market. Can't recommend enough read more

This restaurant was better than I imagined! I had a salad, my son had the burger and fries, my man had the jalapeño burger. Fast friendly service. Clean atmosphere. read more

Decor: sterile and dated Service: extremely slow and inefficient, although our sever was very friendly Food: Coco's or IHOP quality but higher in price. The fried pickles were mis-described and had soggy batter coating. The chicken pot pie was tiny and as bland as the decor. Highly NOT recommended!!! Keep driving! read more

I love the farmhouse aesthetic. This spot is really cute. They were not busy when I came with friends for brunch on a Saturday. All the food looked great. I absolutely loved the Salt & Vinegar Wings. They were by far my favorite dish that I tried there. The Chicken Pot Pie is small but also tasted good. I did not like the tuna in the Ahi Tuna Tacos and I did not like the Potato Salad. They just didn't taste good to me. Service was okay. I want to go back just for the Salt & Vinegar Wings. read more

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My favorite place to go to when we are down in this area. We ordered the pastrami sandwich and it comes with fries or mac n cheese. The sandwich is so , so good along with crispy fries. Try it with their homemade ranch dressing. The restaurant is just like a big farm house, So warmth and welcoming. Didn't get a chance to try the desserts but it looked scrumptious! The services were excellent. read more

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Everything was just ok. The food was very under seasoned. Service wasn't bad but slow considering there were very few customers but friendly. read more

Farmhouse 78 - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

This is our "go to" place when visiting Julian. Cindy is often our server and she is a sweetheart. She enjoys working here and it shows. We both had the brisket bowls, which is one of our fav things on the menu. This time, we added the "chefs whim" veggies" which was Brussels sprouts. I don't know what he does to them but they are delicious. The brisket is always moist and the corn hash is amazing. The restaurant is bright and clean with friendly team members! Keep up the good work! read more

Farmhouse 78 - Delicious brisket bowls and Brussel sprouts! - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California

Cindy our server was great. The food was amazing I had the chicken sandwich. I can't eat the fries due to my Crohn's disease but the chicken and BBQ sauce was great. If we are up here 100% would come back! Strawberry lemonade was great too read more

I'm not sure about any of the negative reviews, they must've had a bad day because This place is delicious! Chicken pot pie was very good, homemade type taste. Shrimp po boy was amazing and flavorful! Workers here were nice and very attentive and checking on everyone inside. You can literally see their faces scanning the room to see if anyone needs anything. Cindy our server was very nice!! First time here and in this city, we are satisfied! Thank you Farmhouse 78 read more

Stopped by after visiting Julian ( so many people there lunch lines were hours). Wife ordered Chicken Pot Pie and I ordered the Hot Chicken Sandwich. This was the best meal we've had in a long time. Pot pie was so cute as crust was a not the traditional crust on top, but rather chicken shaped crust standing in the pot pie, and the pearl onions were the eggs. Wife said it was the best pot pie she has ever eaten. My Hot Chicken sandwich had a taste profile that was the right heat and nice flavor balance. Best I've ever eaten. Service was excellent, and the restaurant was modern and updated. Could have asked for better food and service. This will definitely be on come again list. read more

We were visiting Julian for the day and saw this place and thought we would give it a try as we knew everything in Julian would be packed on a Saturday. So glad we did. It's a cute place with friendly service. I had the bacon burger and my girlfriend had the fried chicken tenders. My burger was delicious. Loved the onion straws and house made bbq sauce. I typically don't care for chicken tenders but I tried my girlfriends and these are tenders I could get behind. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and will be back next time we are out this way. read more

Farmhouse 78 - American Near Me - Santa Ysabel, California