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The Corvette and the Peanut Butter Malt!!!…read more If you're anywhere near the mountains, do yourself a favor and stop by Cedar Glen Malt Shop. This was hands down one of the best burgers and malts I've ever had. The burger was fresh, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Every bite tasted like it was made with care instead of rushed out of the kitchen. Then came the malt, thick, creamy, and packed with flavor. It was the perfect classic pairing with an already incredible burger. One of the coolest touches is how they name many of their burgers after classic cars. It's a fun, nostalgic theme that fits the old-school malt shop atmosphere and gives the menu a personality you don't see very often. Great food, friendly service, and a unique experience make this place well worth the drive. I'll definitely be coming back to work my way through the rest of those "car" burgers. Highly recommended!

I came here as a family of five, and overall enjoyed our experience…read more Service was overall friendly, very good and quick. However, I had to ask for one or two things multiple times. The kids meal was adorable and came in a cardboard 50 style car. If you're gonna order the macaroni and cheese, just be aware that it takes a little longer to cook compared to everything else, but it comes out hot. However, the noodles are slightly overcooked. The fish and chips are made with cod and I highly recommend. Very crispy and hot. You get three fairly generous pieces per order. The thing that really makes this place shine are there milkshakes and malts. We offered to upgrade the kids beverage to a peanut butter chocolate milkshake for a very affordable price and served as dessert for the whole table. This place is no-frills, but very family friendly. There were lots of families there. For napkins, they had a giant roll of paper towels on every table. The bathrooms were fairly clean.

50's Diner vibes, Love it!

Chicken Cesar Salad

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The Lakefront Taproom Bar and Kitchen

4.1(1.4k reviews)

We stopped by Front Taproom with my sister and her husband, so we were a party of four. The…read moreatmosphere was really nice, fun, and lively! It was definitely packed when we went. Our waitress, Hannah, was really nice. She introduced herself right away, took our drink orders, and was very friendly. We got our appetizer pretty quickly, but our main food did take about 30 minutes to come out. Since the restaurant was so busy, it was understandable, but it was definitely a bit of a wait. For food, we tried a few different things: Patty Melt on gluten-free bread: 3/5 It was okay. Elote Tots: 5/5 SO GOOD! Definitely one of the highlights. Taproom Burger: 4/5 Really good! California Hot Dog: 3/5 It was okay. Strawberry Lemonade & Regular Lemonade: 10/10 AMAZING! Two of us had the strawberry lemonade and two had the regular lemonade, and we absolutely loved them. We had a good experience! The ambience was fun, the drinks were amazing, and Hannah was very sweet. The food was a little hit or miss depending on what you order, and there was a wait for our entrées, but the elote tots and lemonades are absolutely worth trying!

Always love stopping by the lakefront taproom! They have great food and great views! They are…read morefamily-friendly and have activities for the kids (coloring books) and it's easy to accommodate kids at the tables. The menu is great whether you're in the mood for appetizers and drinks, a full meal, or both! They do classic bar food and also great salads. Easy to find something for everyone and they can accommodate different dietary restrictions. Everything we've had is always great so you can't go wrong. It's fun to watch the hustle and bustle of the Village and the boats and ducks on the water. They also have some TVs by the bar inside with sports on too. Worth checking out if you're at the Village!

Beers on tap

Blue cheese wedge salad

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Lake Arrowhead Pizza

3.3(679 reviews)

0.1 mi

Lake Arrowhead Pizza is a very good pizza parlor…read more It's bright and with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They serve whole pies and single slices. The menu offers a little bit of everything: starters, pizzas, sammies. There's a dedicated arcade room should you need some entertainment. We came here after a long, hot weekend of camping. It's a great space for a very large party. Portions are huge and perfect for sharing. Vibes were vibing with a fantastic patio view.

This is a fun place to grab a pizza on the lake. Being in the top floor at the Village, sitting…read moreoutside offers some really nice views. Plus, there's an arcade inside as well. The pizza is pretty good. Having had quite a few different pizzas as well as a couple different salads, I can say the food is why we come here. It's good.

PIZZA!!

Meatball sandwich

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View from Patio

Jersey Mike's Subs

2.4(54 reviews)

As some reviewers said, there was only one worker while I was there on a Sunday afternoon, but I…read moredidn't have to wait long for my turn to order. I got an Italian sub (#5) and it was pretty standard. The service I did receive was very warm, kind, and quick. I would stop by again if I'm craving a sandwich.

Terrible, awful service from these young female workers. They barely gave us any meat in our…read moresandwiches. When she rang us up she didn't want to take the $100 bill. And then after she gave us our change she walked away without even handing our sandwiches to us and I asked her where's my sandwich and then she rudely pushed it to us. I asked for a bag and she again with a lot of attitude just gave us the bag without bagging our food. I wish I got her name but it was at 1:30pm Sept 6th. We're visiting out of town and strongly suggest stay away from this location. ALL the workers are very very rude and unprofessional. Even the manager!

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Papagayos

3.1(933 reviews)

This is our new favorite place! Nice staff, great food and super cute ambiance!!!…read moreOur server was very attentive and kind. This place is so cute we can't get over it. The cheese quesadilla and the cheese enchilada were so good and tasty. It's our first time here but we will be back with our son!

Bad customer service by Lauren and Amanda - the food was not good…read more Customer service was horrible

Carnitas Plate

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Blue Jay Burger

3.0(172 reviews)

1.1 mi

Ok. Not updating…read moretheir operating hours aside: If you want a sandwich that actually looks better than the "picture" These guys do it right. Get the spicy chicken, western style. Trust me.

Tried the Sonoran hot dog today, it was an absolute unit of a hot dog, insanely delicious. I got it…read morewithout guacamole due to an allergy, and this thing was absolutely smothered in extra crisp bacon and grilled onions. I love the mustard, really sharp with the perfect tang. Service is always great through the drive thru and always worth the wait. Thanks again Blue Jay Burger, you guys consistently kill it with the quality, consistency, portions and price.

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Indoor seating area

Belgian Waffle Works

3.7(1.6k reviews)

1130am on a Sunday morning, party of 11 Seated almost…read moreimmediately which I think is remarkable Lovely brunch overlooking the lake Food was fresh, hot and delicious! Surprised about the quality given the other yelp reviews but our entire party was quite pleased Great, prompt service Reasonably priced

Really disappointing experience. We completely understand that the power went out and that Wi-Fi…read moreissues can happen, but the way the situation was handled was frustrating. We had already waited about 45 minutes and were second on the waiting list when everything basically came to a stop. What made it worse was the attitude from the woman working up front. Instead of being understanding or communicating clearly with customers who had already been waiting, she came across as rude and dismissive. Meanwhile, other surrounding businesses were already back up and running. Unexpected outages happen, but a busy restaurant should have some type of backup plan or process for situations like this, especially when customers have already been waiting that long. We were looking forward to eating here, but the lack of preparation and customer service made the experience extremely disappointing.

Mud Pie!! #IceCreamWaffle for Breakfast? Why not!! #breakfast #brunch #lunch at #BelgianWaffleWorks #LakeArrowhead

#SavoryWaffles at #BelgianWaffleWorks #LakeArrowheadVillage. #BelgianBreakfast #BrusselsBelgian #Benedict

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Spade And Spatula

4.4(456 reviews)

1.3 mi

Looking for a tasty brunch? C'mon in to Spade and Spatula! They have a wonderful Sunday brunch menu…read morewith all the traditional favorites, as well as some original offerings. Walking in yesterday, it was such a good-vibe, welcoming place. There was sunshine coming through the large windows and color all around. Our waitress was warm and welcoming as well as on top of our dining needs, even as it got busier. We 4, two of us being vegetarians, each found something delicious to enjoy. I got the BAT Omelette, which was generous with cheese, avocado, bacon, and as a delightful switch up, cherry and grape tomatoes. The presentation was a feast for the eyes, with its dainty and colorful flower petals on top. In fact, all dishes were beautifully presented. I ordered fruit instead of potatoes, which was enough to share. My mom found her bagel and lox delectable and a large enough portion to take 1/2 home. Friends found vegetarian enjoyment in the Goat omelette and the breakfast sammie. They were both well pleased with bellies full. All of us were happy brunchers ! As we dined, the place welcomed a steady stream of guests, both inside and out, which is furry best friend welcoming. So, on Sundays, come early. Great food, vibe, service....a perfect opportunity to break bread together when local or up the hill for a visit.

My partner and I just moved to the area and we saw this cute spot on Happy Cow. Lots of vegan and…read morevegetarian options. We love how theres a lot of paintings from local artists for sale as the decor. Small kitchen so they warned that the wait times are long for food. It was true. There was a lot of empty tables on a Friday night. Lots of parking in a newly paved parking lot. We ordered the veggie burger, strawberry salad, fried pickles, and hummus plate. There was a lot of leftovers as our eyes ate more than our stomachs. First the whipped hummus was divine. I liked all the crunchy veggies and pita bread but the juxtaposition of the mushy, wet dolmas felt strange. The hummus to veggie ratio was off. We had a few veggies left and wished for more hummus. We found it amusing that the fried pickles were more like pickle fries. The exterior tasted of onion rings. Absolutely would order again. Such a fun way to eat pickles! We love the strawberry salad. Goat cheese and strawberries was a match made in heaven. I do think the vinegarette was overpoweringly acidic. I wonder if more sweetness could balance it out. I also thought something bigger than pepitas like candied pecans or walnuts could offer a better crunch to the salad. We did not like the veggie burger at all. The patty should be more firm and structurely together but the mushroom mix was so soggy and mushy and fell apart easily. I wonder if adding a binding agent or flour or something or even deep fry it with a bread crust could make the patty more appealing. We would absolutely come back. Maybe not for the mushroom Patty.

Open concept view of where the kitchen magic happens

Sammie minus the bacon (plated separately) and breakfast potatoes

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Mountain Cravings

4.6(115 reviews)

6.0 mi

Never disappoints! Bomb…read more Been here a few times and got different things each time . Haven't been let down yet

Saved my appetite for this!…read more Super glad I did! Mountain Cravings was on my list to hit. The reviews did not lead me astray lol The menu is huge!! I wasn't prepared for that hahaha I was able to find a few things that were vegetarian friendly. My mom wanted nachos, and I wanted a cheese quesadilla. My dad was craving a burger. They had all of those. It was the perfect stop. There was some sort of street fair going on, so we grabbed our food and walked around the little town. Service was good. The restaurant isn't very big. They sure do whip up some good grub though! I can see why they have good reviews. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the mountain. Next time I go up, I will come back here.

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Tostilocos

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Additional breakfast items listed on the blackboard taken June 16, 2023; see my other photo for the main breakfast menu.

Domino's Pizza

2.6(135 reviews)

2.6 mi

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TOP OF THE LINE…read more Okay, okay, Domino's, commercial chain pizza, mediocre, right? Wrong. The pizzas these people serve up are superlative. A little overdone on the cheese so there's some tasty browned spots, well-distributed toppings, some cornmeal on the bottom for that just-out-of-the-oven touch. Not greasy, properly cut so the pieces come apart without the cheese gooing together. We ordered once because it was late and we were tired and it was quick and didn't break the bank. We ordered again because it was so good the first time. Well done, Domino's crew. We'll be back.

This location has always made me a good pizza and the service is very good. The secret to most…read morechain pizzas is extra sauce. It makes a big improvement

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A ham and Canadian bacon pizza.

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Pepperoni and mushroom

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Dylan D.

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7 years ago

For me, it's the McChicken. The best fast food sandwich. I even ask for extra McChicken sauce packets and the staff is so friendly and more than willing to oblige. One time I asked for McChicken sauce packets and they gave me three. I said, "Wow, three for free!" and the nice friendly McDonald's worker laughed and said, "I'm going to call you 3-for-free!". Now the staff greets me with "hey it's 3-for-free!" and ALWAYS give me three packets. It's such a fun and cool atmosphere at my local McDonald's restaurant, I go there at least 3 times a week for lunch and a large iced coffee with milk instead of cream, 1-2 times for breakfast on the weekend, and maybe once for dinner when I'm in a rush but want a great meal that is affordable, fast, and can match my daily nutritional needs. I even dip my fries in McChicken sauce, it's delicious! What a great restaurant, and Epstein didn't commit suicide. read more

Stewart R.

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2 years ago

Has to be one of the WORST McDonald's in the whole country... Very sad too, as it has the best location in the Lake Arrowhead Village! Lake Arrowhead Village is a Jewel of a place in the So. Cal. Mountains, and anyone in their right mind that owned it, would MAKE SURE that they were treating all of the daily tourists as VIPs. Not happening... Could be the SADDEST McDonalds in existence... If the owner (or absent GM) would handle minor issues, they MIGHT be worthy of that location. Sadly, it appears that the owners (and GM) are just gappy for their recent bump in pay, and CARE ZERO about YOU, the consumer (tourist, local, people with money to spend, grandparents, families,... did I miss anyone...)! Let's make them get BETTER!!!!! read more

Julie W.

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3 years ago

Very dirty inside & outside (patio) also the bathroom is always filthy.Terrible service. What a shame since it's right on the lake and could be a decent fast food place for people wanting a quick bite or for people with kids,and affordable for tourists who don't want to go to the more pricey places in the village . Food is typical McDonald's. read more

Josie D.

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3 years ago

I live up here and I can't stress enough how much I truly appreciate that this McDonalds tries to work hard for the unappreciated "bottom feeders" here's a thought for you ungrateful brats, stay away, period, just stay out of Lake Arrowhead, thank you!!! read more

Captain D.

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2 years ago

24yr local - SAD to say that this is 1 of the worst McD's .. sorry - I will not be spending my $$$ here ... hope they get NEW MGT to make this a nice place again --- the LOW RATING says it all.. namaste' CD- retired read more

Jay V.

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9 years ago

went at night (no other customers were there)to get french fries and they said it would be a 30 min wait. ordered mc nuggets and only gave me one sauce. but hey, at least their ice cream machine wasn't broken read more

Chloe T.

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3 years ago

If you decide to work here and then quit your ex co workers will talk all kinds of trash about you behind your back, do not recommend working or eating here read more

Chris P.

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11 years ago

It McDonalds. You get exactly what you expect from McDonalds. It does, however have probably one of the best views of any McDonalds in the country. read more

M. T. S.

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2 months ago

A Cash Side Hustle with Fries. Is this a scam or allowed at all Mc Donald's. What will corporate have to say about this?

Elton W.

Elite 13

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14 years ago

I had an egg McMuffin here and the muffin was like a rock

Bella H.

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2 years ago

I got a free drink by asking

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Food is great, pretty quick service…read more Fries were crispy and double burger hit the spot, chicken sandwich had good flavor too. Highly recommend the root beer shake.

Been meaning to try this place since I moved to Cedarpines, and overall, I'm glad I finally did…read more The fries are a 10/10! Genuinely incredible, whoever's on fry duty, keep it up. The chili is also a 10/10. The burger was the one letdown. The patties carried a bitter, over-charred note... not smoky in a good way, more like they picked up burnt bits off the cooktop that needed a good scrape-down. On top of that they were bland, and really needed salt, seasoning, or both. Both my brother's A Burger and my Green Chile Burger. That said, I didn't let the burnt bitterness ruin the rest of the meal, because everything else was so good. Hoping the burgers get some love next time, but even as-is there's enough here to enjoy. I'll be back for those fries and chili either way.

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We stop at this Subway often as we drive up to our home in Lake Arrowhead; its super convenient to…read morefill up on gas while we grab a sandwich. Really nice crew, and the kitchen is always clean. We prefer to spend our dollars locally and it's always a pleasure to chat with the folks that work here. Easy in & out at this intersection. Love the beautiful rose garden that decorates the parkway!

The new owner sunny ramlagan is an amazing guy. The store looks nice and clean better then the last…read moreowners. The veggies looks all nice and fresh and so does the bread. I would recommend going back again to all my mountain locals.

WaBa Grill

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Came here and left. No one was anywhere to be found…read more Wanted to try them but we waited and waited...but no one ever came out and there was a line waiting of peps. As we waited we could see this place needs a good scrub down. The inside doesn't look well maintained. We left because lines are already a drag but then a line with no one helping no thank you.

Delicious. We were very busy and the day got away from us. We came to this restaurant to have a…read morefast cheap and delicious meal and Waba didn't disappoint. I've been here before and I'm glad it is still a great spot. The staff was very helpful with the order since it's been a while since I've ordered. I was very pleased.

Crestline Cafe

4.1

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I was hungry and came at 1. A lot of people were leaving so a bunch of seats opened up. It was…read morepretty cold with the AC without a jacket. They took my order quick. Theres a TV playing car races. Lots of families on a Saturday afternoon. Mini arcade by the door. Saw a kid meltdown when his family had to leave but he wanted to stay by the machines. Lots of fun things on the menu. Classic American breakfast and lunch. I got the eggs Benedict with hash browns. Didn't disappoint. I saved half for later. No wifi so not a studying kind of cafe, which is unfortunate because I have an exam coming up but there's limited seats so it makes sense.

As newer full-time residents, we find Crestline Cafe part of our home. The food is outstanding…read more Prime rib special is everything special! Generous portions, included! The real part of Crestline Cafe comes from the community. The servers, every one who works there are warm, friendly, professional. It's always a treat to have Paige as our server. She's become part of our Crestline family!

IHOP

3.5

(24 reviews)

Our server Noel was super friendly and funny, and he helped our big group have a fun and…read morelast-minute dinner! Five stars for Noel! Dubai chocolate pancakes were delicious as to be expected. It is iHOP. It is also Applebees. The food itself did take longer for certain items, with some people waiting longer than others at our tables, but it was a Friday night. All in all, a fun experience!

Probably one of the worst breakfast I've ever had from any restaurant…read more The pancakes, we just don't get what they did to them, but they were not fluffy at all, completely dry, and they completely separate separated. The bacon was completely disgusting as it did not have any flavor of bacon, but just oil, and it took forever to get the food out. The restaurant was not even half full, so there's no reason why the quality should have been that bad. We are local locals and I have been there three times and it seems every time we go there's new people and from what our server told us pretty much all the originals when it first opened are gone because corporate is treating them like garbage, many of them only get five hours a day and only get one day a week and they expect them to be there for them when they're needed. This is no way to treat staff, especially in a small community like this. I highly recommend teddy bears, grizzly Mainer, mountain munchies as a far better choice for breakfast. The server was the only pleasant thing about our experience, but we will never be going back again as we know this will not get better because when the manager came by and asked how things were and we let him know they were not that great. He didn't even care. I guess he was just expecting the standard. Everything's fine.

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The food I've gotten tasted good, but they often seem to run out of sandwich fixings. I agine it's…read morehard to order the right amount of perishable food for such a seasonal park, but it takes it from a 4 star to a 3 star. Employees are so nice, service is good. There's limited seating though.

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger

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Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger - 4000 feet up in the San Bernardino mountains!…read more Breathtaking views while dining, whether you're sitting at a table by the window or on the patio! Shocked, excited and mesmerized to watch someone highlining! The Sphinx Rock, Temple Rock, and Lee's Rock sit right next to the restaurant. The main anchor points position the highliners in perfect view of the outdoor patio and tables next to the window! The steak taco salad was loaded with juicy steak on top! The Huevos Rancheros is a customer favorite! It was definitely memorable! Great customer service!

Came here first time in 2024. AMAZING…read more Made a trip up the mountain just to eat here again this year in 2026. Like other reviews mention, what happened? Overall still a decent experience. Service is friendly as ever. But at the menu prices I really feel like I'm paying for the view instead of the food itself. Notably, $13 for ice cream nachos. This is what we came for. This time the serving was 4 measly chips with a half scoop of ice cream and what seemed like the dying breath of a whipped cream can. Oh and the chips themselves that I remembered as crispy and airy were stale and rubbery. It was heart wrenching tbh. Oh and me and my boyfriend are currently playing rock paper scissors for the bathroom so there's that. Please get it together, we really wanna come back!

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This is one of those classic local spots that has been replaced by Denny's, Waffle House, and IHOP…read morein other parts of the country. It's a dying breed. The diner is cozy and the servers are welcoming. The food isn't Michelin-quality, but gets the job done at solid prices. I also think the quality has remained consistent over the years. Their menu is somewhat extensive with enough options for picky eaters. Overall, a great local diner that deserves more love. Would come again!

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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1130am on a Sunday morning, party of 11 Seated almost…read moreimmediately which I think is remarkable Lovely brunch overlooking the lake Food was fresh, hot and delicious! Surprised about the quality given the other yelp reviews but our entire party was quite pleased Great, prompt service Reasonably priced

Really disappointing experience. We completely understand that the power went out and that Wi-Fi…read moreissues can happen, but the way the situation was handled was frustrating. We had already waited about 45 minutes and were second on the waiting list when everything basically came to a stop. What made it worse was the attitude from the woman working up front. Instead of being understanding or communicating clearly with customers who had already been waiting, she came across as rude and dismissive. Meanwhile, other surrounding businesses were already back up and running. Unexpected outages happen, but a busy restaurant should have some type of backup plan or process for situations like this, especially when customers have already been waiting that long. We were looking forward to eating here, but the lack of preparation and customer service made the experience extremely disappointing.

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