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    Lumberjack Cafe

    4.0 (573 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Annie's omelet and hashbrowns
    Jaydee D.

    5.24.26 We always hit up lumberjack every memorial day weekend to make sure to get the cornbeef hash... so delicous and that crunchy hash browns hit the spot everytime! At 8:00am no need for long lines in waiting and parking which they recently repaved. Our host is super sweet & friendly, too. And they always do refill coffee, water, and whatever your choice of beverage. Today, instead of cornbeef hash, I got Annie's omelet, and the sausage is not the little ones that are pork links, but kind of like polish sausage style ones. Super yum and subbing bell peppers for mushroom. Anyway, I am hoping that they never change the menus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, the restroom has also been redone too. Super awesome cozy and seats enough and ample areas outside that seats up to 4-6ppl and whom may have dog-friendly seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely be back again! Thanks guys, keep it up!

    Hoss. It never disappoints. 3 eggs, hash browns, sourdough toast and a big hamburger patty.
    Mike S.

    Love this place for breakfast. Had the Hoss. It never disappoints. 3 eggs, hash browns, sourdough toast and a big hamburger patty. Wifey had the lil Joe, one egg, bacon, hash browns and 1/2 of a sourdough waffle. Sourdough waffles are amazing. Service is amazing. They're all very nice and attentive. If it's the weekend prepare to wait for a seat and parking is limited and can be a challenge. Just keep circling.

    Danielle G.

    Service is slooooowww, but the large plate size and flavor made my hangry man baby quite content. The sourdough pancake was delicious, and my basic scrambled eggs and side of avo were good (red salsa is AMAZING), but the chefs kiss was my hubby's "chainsaw and eggs" plate. He has commented at least ten times how much he liked it. Whew, he was hangry so crisis adverted! Service though, very very slow. We had to get up to go get coffee or napkins, but no biggie.

    The food here is amazing. The sourdough pancakes were awesome. Family complete breakfast truly the top pick and country fried steak was a huge stand out. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Please check this place out.

    1 Pancake
    Adrienne Z.

    Last girls trip to Big Bear, and my friend raved about the green chilaquiles breakfast from Lumberjack Cafe, so we rolled out of bed early on Saturday and rolled into the cafe at 9:00 am. I spotted corned beef hash on the menu and you know me I couldn't resist! Corned beef hash can be a gamble but this one was a slam dunk with crispy edges, tender center and entirely delicious. My eggs over easy were a tad runny but the hash more than redeemed them. But the real showstopper? The green chilaquiles. The salsa was... unexplainably magical. Bright, zingy, and just different enough to make you wonder if they bottled this stuff in fairy dust. I wish they sold the sauce separately so I could bring a jar home and pretend I made a chef's kiss at home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]By the time we finished eating, the restaurant was packed and people were waiting for tables proof that great breakfast travel far and fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bottom line: I'd drive back to Big Bear just to eat here again. Breakfast is my jam, and Lumberjack Cafe is now my jam's new best friend. Would I recommend? Absolutely! If you love a solid breakfast lineup, a surprising salsa, and crispy hash, Lumberjack Cafe is your spot.

    Realized I didn't take a pic halfway through my food
    Ariana S.

    We came in on a Sunday morning around 10, we didn't have to wait long to be seated. It's very small inside. This place needs better customer service, one of the girls sat us at our table and literally just dumped the utensils and menus on our table without saying a word. Our waitress was great tho, she was very lovely and accommodating, actually communicated with us. The food was good, 8/10 The eggs and hash brown were my fave, they were very buttery (not so healthy I guess) My son got the breakfast burrito and it was huge, he really liked it, but was only able to eat half.

    Country Fried Steak
    Celsa Z.

    Great service and good food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice seating outside to enjoy the weather during the summer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Awesome little gem in Big Bear. Will be coming for sure. Super friendly staff, quick service, and best of all GREAT FOOD!

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    Awesome breakfast and some of the best french toast ever! Highly recommended and fair prices. Will be returning for sure.

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    Great lil cafe. Breakfast was delicious. Chilaquiles were really good. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

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    One of the best breakfast picks in Big Bear. All the classics plus great homemade Mexican breakfast options.

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    Best breakfast burrito I have ever had and their coffee is amazing! Service is awesome too!

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    Such yummy food!! Taste of authentic Mexican and American food!! Service was awesome and prices were great!

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    Green Chilaquiles where great and service was excellent. Had to order a side of pancakes to satisfy my breakfast needs.

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    Had breakfast here and decided to have a Mexican plate (Chorizo), coffee was good and service was perfect. Nice little family owned place.

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    Food was good, service was a little slow but everyone is really friendly. I would come back again

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    This place is all about eating. Service is great. So many options for sides. Breakfast rocks. A must if you are up here.

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    Food was great, and for the price I would come back here again and again. Atmosphere was a bit crappy service was slightly slow but ok.

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    Chicken fried steak was awesome and cheap. Staff is super fast and friendly. A pit stop every time we come for sure.

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    Grizzly Manor Cafe

    Grizzly Manor Cafe

    4.4
    (3.3k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    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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    Pickles Pie Shop

    4.5
    (461 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    So we decided to stop in here again. It had been five years since our last visit. I am super glad I…read morestopped in. I had the opportunity to visit with Mrs. Pickles and she was just a sweet gem. Although we got there at 11:30 and they had already sold out of all of their full pies and pot pies. They did have a good selection of some sliced pies left. So we ordered a couple slices of blueberry and thyme pie. Wow! What an outstanding pie great texture outstanding taste. It was simply amazing. Mrs. Pickles was very friendly and took time to explain the ordering process how we can call in orders and things like that. I am so glad we came in here and gave it another shot. If you are driving by this little place that looks like out of a storybook stop in you'll be glad you did there. Remember to lineup an hour before they open to get your best selection. Also, while you're there, walk around and look at the amazing job, they did outside the restaurant of planting some sustainable food. They did a wonderful job with their espalier apple tree they started along one side of the building. In addition, it looks like they have a fabulous looking raised bed garden that they've got started. Also, is your walking in? They've done an amazing job setting up sustainable plants and a spectacular looking irrigation system. This time we will be calling in and placing some orders beforehand. Great little shop you have their Mr. and Mrs. Pickles.

    I sincerely apologize because I cannot for the life of me remember which pies we bought, but they…read morewere so delicious that we ate them all in one sitting. I believe we got two pies that were two different berry mixes among other things. My husband wolfed both down because he ate one and loved it so much that he had to eat the other one. Mind you, my husband has grown up eating pies his whole life. His grandma used to make them from scratch all the time when she was still alive. So pies are a very sentimental and favorite food of his. I got the chicken pot pie, absolutely delicious. I'm obsessed with chicken pot pies and this one super hit the spot. Hubs is so very sad that we don't live close to the Pickles at all. We just happened to be in Big Bear on vacation and decided to stop by to grab some pies to take home. Our cousin was with us and got one slice to share with her parents and they ate it all. It wasn't enough. We all wish we had more. We'll definitely be back when we're back in town. Shoutout to Mr & Mrs. Pickles, your love and craft really shows in your food. Mr. Pickles was so nice too! He was taking the orders and tending the register. It's also such a cute little whimsical cottage, I love it!

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    Humble Pot Pie and Chicken Pot Pie
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    Moonridge Coffee Company

    Moonridge Coffee Company

    4.2
    (833 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    This place is cute! It's such a vibe, everything seems to be made from scratch. The pastries are my…read morefavorite and the sandwiches are pretty good too just wish they would toast or warm up the bread. Maybe next time I'm up there I'll ask if that's something they can do. It would elevate the sandwich to the next level. If you don't want to wait, place your order online and pick it up. You know how when you go to a tropical place and people say they're on island time well same goes here their on mountain time and everything takes a bit longer but its worth the wait. Staff is friendly and I believe the owner is the one who took care of me last time and he was a super cool & nice guy! This place is definitely the neighborhood hot spot.

    I visited Moonridge Coffee Company on a Tuesday afternoon. During my visit, I recognized one of the…read morescheduled performers as someone I had previously seen listed on the California Megan's Law website, the performer is a registered sex offender. Seeing that individual performing in a venue where women and children were present made me deeply uncomfortable. Because of that experience, I chose to leave and do not plan to return. I have also contacted the owners to express my concerns as have multiple members of our small community. The owners refuse to address the community over our VALID concerns. Every customer has to decide for themselves where they spend their money. For me, I don't feel comfortable supporting a business after this experience, particularly one that attracts families with children. We should not have to share space with registered sex offenders.

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    Inside pastry shelf
    Moonridge Sandwich & Spring Mocha, with a view of the Moonridge Coffeehouse.  So so good!
    Moonridge Sandwich & Spring Mocha, with a view of the Moonridge Coffeehouse. So so good!
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    Broadway Cafe

    Broadway Cafe

    4.5
    (641 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I almost didn't write a review because I assumed a place with a 4.5-star rating didn't need another…read moreglowing recommendation. Then, while waiting for the check, I made the mistake of reading the one-star reviews. Now I *had* to leave one. Yes, the food isn't served at lightning speed. Ours wasn't either. And you know what? It was worth every minute. This is a small, family-run restaurant--not a corporate chain with an army of cooks hidden behind swinging kitchen doors. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, tasted homemade, and arrived hot and fresh. The staff was warm, welcoming, and working incredibly hard. As a bonus, they're genuinely dog-friendly. We were able to enjoy breakfast with our pup on the patio, and they even have a dog menu. That's not just "dogs allowed"--that's a business that goes the extra mile. Somewhere along the way we've confused "not instant" with "bad service." We expect fresh, made-to-order food from small businesses to appear with fast-food timing, then punish them when it doesn't. Patience has become a lost art. If you're in a hurry, there are plenty of drive-thrus. If you want an outstanding breakfast, friendly people, a place that welcomes your dog as warmly as it welcomes you, and food that's worth waiting for, Broadway Cafe is absolutely deserving of its reputation. We'll happily be back.

    In response to the owner's reply…read more.. Service isn't just serving food and tasting your food. It's a combination of your logistics and workflow of your organization. Perhaps unorganized in the kitchen or slow in production. This isn't merely just waiting but the fact that your own staff told us different wait times. We did wait. We waited according to your instructions and schedule. We were told many different wait times every time we followed up and asked. The time kept getting longer and longer when there were no other parties waiting but us. First we were told 30mins, then literally minutes later it changed. Then an additional 20mins added. Then, 30. Then we waited, and it changed again. They kept telling us it would be longer and longer. Why would the time go backwards? A small gilled cheese sandwich for an hour? One order. You can ask any business owner or any place outside of your small town that it is a ridiculous wait time for a customer to wait for that long for one small sandwich. Instead of arguing back with your customers, a decent thing to do would have been to apologize and just have accommodated the sandwich just for having us almost an hour of waiting without even getting in. A true business owner wouldn't have responded in how you did. Not only horrible service, but bad ownership practices so I see where it reflects poorly.

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    Inside
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    Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger
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    Jakobes Famous Foods

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    4.3
    (270 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    We ordered 4 cheeseburgers. Very juicy and flavorful! Everything tasted so good! Esme, the cook did…read morean excellent job! Patricia, the server was very friendly and attentive!

    SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES! My husband and I were in Big Bear for our anniversary and decided to have…read moredinner our first night at Jakobe's, a lovely little mom and pop Italian restaurant also serving more regular diner options. Patty greeted us when we came in the door and said we could sit wherever we wanted. She was lovely, very attentive and helpful. Her sister owns the place. She even gave us scads of recommendations for other local places to try and things to do. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan with a side house salad while I got the scallop fettuccine dish and splurged the $3 extra to get their Caesar salad (totally worth it, made in house). Everything is made to order and each dinner came with a board of homemade bread and house made butter for the table. Folks. That bread. Was So Good. Soft and tasty and the parmesan, garlic, parsley butter melted right on it. There was something that didn't hit my palate right on my dish, so Patty offered to get me something else. I decided against that (because the scallops themselves were stellar) but I agreed to some extra Alfredo sauce to mellow out the flavors in the pasta, which worked great! When she learned it was our anniversary, Patty gave us a slice of cheesecake on the house the likes of which I have never tasted before. I don't order cheesecake often, but this was beautifully creamy and sweet. If you want to support local businesses, I highly recommend Jakobe's. They're good people who cook great food and care about their community. SUPPORT LOCAL! DON'T LET THE CHAINS WIN!

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    Nice clean open layout
    Nice clean open layout
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    French Toast
    Cozy dining area with a modern farm country vibe!

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    Cozy dining area with a modern farm country vibe!

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