Bomb bbq. Ordered it for the kids on vacation. Pork and chicken were so good. Spicy bbq sauce was…read moregreat. Banana pudding didn't last long in our group. Will order again.

You'll find this newly-opened little shop shortly after exiting Highway 173 into Cedar Glen on Hook…read moreCreek Road. Converted from a vintage service station, Smokee's Outpost contains a variety of foodstuffs, sauces, spices and rubs, baking mixes, books, apparel, and other mountain-themed souvenirs and curiosities. But that's not all, folks. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica, the owner, who let me know that they will also be serving freshly-prepared barbecued meats. That being said, it appears Smokee's will be a new option for lunch and dinner, as well. If you're reading this before Thursday, June 18, that's when the outpost will be having its ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration. This would be a great opportunity to stop by, sample some barbecue, look around, and welcome this locally-owned business into the Lake Arrowhead/Cedar Glen community. The owner is really sweet, and I'm sure she'd be thrilled to have you stop by! Welcome to the neighborhood and best wishes, Smokee's Outpost!

Would definitely recommend this sweet little shop in the Village area of Big Bear! Walked in and…read morethe owner was so friendly and welcoming- they have honey and lots of bee related items , very inexpensive and super cute stuff. The items pictured md in my review only came out to about $12 bux! They have lots of different bee patches, good sizes, for about $2 bux a piece and lots of giftables as well.

Best honey ever and I have tried so many different kinds and flavors but queen bee is my favoriteread more

Jerry is the best baker I know. She made the most delicious wedding cake I have ever had…read more We had a three tiered cake. The top and bottom layers were ginger-doodle with gingerbread frosting and the middle layer was chocolate with espresso frosting. The flavors were amazing and the cake fit our rustic Christmasy theme perfectly. We had a very small and intimate wedding in December 2024 to which Jerry and the Gingerbread House were amazing to work with and gave the best service. We also had some of their goodies from the shop and those were also incredible. Thank you, Jerry! We can't wait to come back for some more sweets.

Ok, if you have a sweet tooth this is the place you will want to visit while you are visiting…read moreSanta's Village. I am sure the kids will not argue with you! We had waited in line outdoors for most of the time. It was quite cold and windy during the wait. One place I wish they had outdoor heaters . The house is decorated on the outside just like you would imagine a gingerbread house would be, cute, adorable and delicious looking. Once you walk into the house you will find some displays of familiar candies. Maybe something you may want to get the next time you are at your convenience or grocery store. Save room for the some of the beautiful and delightful dessert that are displayed behind the acrylic shield. And don't forget something warm to drink! The drink orders once made are handed out at the window on the side of the building. We ordered quite a bit, just wanting to try everything that looked and sounded delicious. My girls enjoyed the cinnamon rolls while the pretzel, and molasses cookie were my favorite. My girls agreed with me on the cookie as well. The grandkids enjoyed their cake pop. For hot drinks, we ordered hot chocolate and hot chai. For me, it was worth the wait. I would order more molasses cookie and an extra pretzel! The customer service was friendly despite the line of people that was coming through. Great job staff! I plan to stop by this house again the next time we come to Santa's Village.

Goodwin & Sons is a gem near Lake Gregory. The inside and outside are both beautiful, and the…read moreclassic soda fountain area with ice cream in the middle makes it a stand-out star. Every time we go this way, we have to stop at Goodwin's. The market portion itself has a great selection, and the chance to get an old fashioned root beer float before or after walking the trail around the lake is such a win. Check this spot out!

Today I went to get a juice at 5:50pm, but she said she already cleaned the juicer. Ok?? It says…read morethe coffee and juice bar is open till 7. That fits I guess. Every time I buy chicken here, I get chicken juice all over my hands because they're terrible at wrapping it in their little styrofoam trays with saran wrap. They're always leaky. And the produce is often subpar compared to other stores. Wilted or spotted from age. But alas, they're the closest store, so I keep ending up there. Do I recommend? Absolutely not! Sometimes I drive an extra 15 mins just to have better options.

I wanted to take advantage of being in big Bear on a Tuesday to come by the local farmers market,…read morebut unfortunately, it decided to rain today. The market was still going on, but much less activity and hardly anyone there. I think the parking lot is usually pretty full and as you can see the picture it is very empty today. Standard lineup of farmers market things like produce and crafts and other food items. It didn't take long to walk around, I think there were less vendors than usual due to the rain. I did buy a loaf of delicious bread and and planning on stopping by again in the future if I'm ever around on a Tuesday.

Every Tuesday except for in winter time is the Big Bear farmers market. 8:30 AM till 1 PM. Ample…read moreparking next to all the vendors so you don't have to walk too much at all. A lot of lovely fresh produce and some unique items like local honey, Kefir cheese, radish sprouts, sports jerseys, dog treats, great looking hats, many wonderful flavors of fresh hummus, fun tie-dyed shirts, dresses and rompers, gemstones, sports items, etc., etc.! Everything looks very fresh and delightful. Very friendly vendors that greet you with a big smile and sometimes will give you discount if you ask for one! I'd get there early though on the hot summer days, I got there at 11 and it was baking out. Very enjoyable experience other than the hot pavement for my dog! Highly recommend this farmers market!

The parking of this ice cream store is off of Village Lakes Rd, where there is a ton of shops. You…read morewill have to walk north to lake to find it at the end. Yesterday, Upon entering i noticed how super clean this store was, highly organized with attention to details. This ice cream store doesn't have tons so flavors but you can still mix and match, have sundaes, shakes & malts, floats, push pops, paletas, affogatos, hot chocolate, whipped iced coffee too! You can either have cones, waffles cones, cake cones dripped waffles cones, bowls or cups. On top off all of that you can also treat yourself to toppings such as: chocolate chip cookies, gummies, nuts, sprinkle, Oreos, marshmallows, pebble cereal, bits of snickers. They also have chocolate chip cookie, pie, churros, Caramel apples, Bavarian glazed nuts, chips, themed drinking cups, drinks, pins, chargers, rock crystal candies, toy machines. Alex R was working that day, she asked us if we had and question, we did, she answered them beautifully! 2 scoops of chocolate & vanilla, 2 scoop cotton candy, 2 scoops of strawberry cheesecake, 2 scoops mint in chip all in a large cup to go! Their price points are spot on! All were delicious! I would love to Thank Alex R for a fantastic & memorable visit. I would like to thank Village Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe for wonderful visit! I'll definitely be back again! I'll tell all my family & friends to visit here!

If you venture down the lake's main thoroughfare toward the new concert venue, you'll find the…read moreVillage Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe as the last business on the left. With some outside tables offering scenic views of the lake, this is a great spot to take a rest from browsing and grab an ice cream cone, cold drink, specialty coffee, or sugary treat. The shop offers Thrifty Ice cream in assorted flavors, cone choices ranging from simple sugar to freshly-made, warm waffle cones for cradling your scoops, and a variety of additional crowd pleasing snacks such as churros, baked goods, specialty lattes, Dole Whip, soft serve, and other edible treasues too numerous to mention. Price wise, their offerings are a bit on the higher side - I paid around $10 for a large chocolate malt (shakes are cheaper) - but you will probably encounter a small, quickly-moving line upon entry. And though ice cream can be found at other village businesses, indeed, there are some confections that are unique to this site. Our server (apparently only one on a weekday afternoon) was pleasant and efficient, rapidly filling orders and fielding any questions as she moved to and fro translating the pictured menu offerings into the equally-tempting tangible goodies that excited patrons scurry away holding. It's hard to resist this little spot as you peruse the shops along the esplanade - and what's better than strolling around that walkway bend to the lakefront businesses with a refreshing treat in hand? I'm sure you'll find something that catches your eye and, subsequently, dazzles your tastebuds.

It's such a cute little shack and the smell of the coffee inside smells so good! The lady working…read morethere was so sweet, funny and friendly. Enjoyed having a little chat with her about the randomest things. All the beef jerky was absolutely delicious, I think we took home four different flavors. I also bought the coconut cream coffee beans and the butterscotch coffee beans. The roast is sooooo smooth and not acidic, the flavor is absolutely fantastic. I wish the location was closer to home as we were just visiting during vacation, I would totally buy more jerky and coffee from here!

Tim has a very nice way with customers very helpful. Offered me some samples to try. The beef jerky…read moreis amazing.! prices are comparable with most beef jerky places

I had a issue with the jerky. They officially do not take back returns. However after emailing…read moreJeff. He refunded my purchase.

Buy your jerky Online or drop in our store in Big Bear City, 410 Big Bear Blvd. Incredible, fast…read moreshipping, orders are filled the same day they come in.