Been meaning to come here for years but it's always very crowded especially on the weekends…read more Obviously that's a great sign right? We went today, a Tuesday and found parking right away and a seat right away. Within 30 minutes it was packed and people waiting outside. They are very organized as far as wiring your name down and getting people seated in the order they arrived. It's very quirky inside, stickers and dollar bills everywhere. Plus a lot of military patches and stickers. I appreciate that. Music was loud but not too loud. Collective soul was playing when we walked in and eventually a John Anderson song played. I appreciate the mix. Service was quick and friendly, there was a vibe and every one seemed to work in sync very well. Nice. Wifey got the Spinach, ham, cheese and onion 3 egg omelette. Hash browns. Sourdough toast. I got the Burger, 3 eggs sunny side up and Hash browns. Sourdough toast. It had to be a 1/2 pound burger easily. Delicious. I appreciate a place that gives you more butter than you need for your toast. Overall what a great place and tons of food. No, seriously......... tons of food. Someone next to us got a pancake and it was bigger than my head!

Came here recently and this was the perfect spot for breakfast. We got the Grizzly Bear which comes…read morewith bacon, 2 eggs (we got ours scrambled), hash browns, and biscuits and gravy. We also ordered one blueberry pancake on the side. Word of caution, be prepared to EAT. My friends and I split everything but we still had leftovers. The inside is really cool, filled with stickers, dollar bills, photos, you name it from past patrons and really gives the space a lot of character! The service was super fast and the workers were all super kind. The vibes inside were actually so fun from the decor, the workers and the music!

TLDR: Cash only;…read more Portion sizes are still on the bigger side; Our favorites: buckwheat pancakes, corn beef/pastrami hash. ----- Been here many times over the last decade whenever we are in Big Bear. Our latest visit yesterday was still overall a very positive experience. Much to our delight, their buckwheat pancakes are still the best pancakes EVER (imho). These pancakes are the reason why we come to Teddy Bear every time. Something about the flavor and texture just makes them stand out. In fact, we no longer order pancakes anywhere else. Corn beef hash and pastrami hash are still so very flavorful and satisfying. The cinnamon cornbread is still good. Coffee might seem a little weak for some (like my husband) but good enough for me. Our server was super busy so service was understandably a tad slow but decidedly adequate.

Pros: We liked the feel of a "small town diner" and staff were very friendly. They have tons of…read morefood options and service was quick. Came here on a Saturday for lunch and we were seated right away! Cons: We were not expecting this place to be cash only! The chairs were uncomfortable and the bathrooms are not nice. Their soda machine wasn't working and they didn't offer iced coffee (although they did give us hot coffee and a cup of ice). Their Ceaser salad had way too much dressing to the point where it was soggy! Overall it was an alright place for our weekend getaway lunch. But we would not eat here again.

I visited Big Bear for a weekend getaway to celebrate birthdays and we were looking for a brunch…read moreplace that had mimosas with a great breakfast menu. We stumbled across Stella Luna and I'm glad we gave them a try. Right off the Main Street downtown you'll find this modern chic restaurant with outdoor patio seating. The staff is very friendly and attentive. We got seated right away. Our servers were great and had the best recommendations and kept the drinks coming -always making sure that our glasses were full. At the end of the brunch these servers turned into friends and made a lasting impression of this venue.

Stopped in here to grab a drink and a snack b4 finishing our walk around town…read more Place is adorable and dog friendly for those that have- bc we met the cutest dog, Milo who was hanging out next to us. I ordered a Nutella espresso martini mocktail and my man ordered an allagash beer (not on the menu, but on tap) - NEW beer for them, which was a great bonus! There were several people working as wait staff and one bartender, who was the manager that day onsite. Seemed like he was making tons of drinks for several tables - because, sitting at the bar right in front of him- took maybe 5+ minutes to even acknowledge that we were sitting in front of him in the middle of the bar- then it took 15 + minutes to get the two drinks and an order of fries. That was the only downpoint- but everything else was fine. Fries were great with a nice homemade ranch dressing. My mocktail martini was good - quite a lot of foam on top- but pretty and tasted kinda like a fancy chocolate milk. I never usually like wasting money on a mocktail $8 for it- but was yummie. Might come back next time and try some of the food. Great ambience - clean and nice location and size - especially compared to some other places in the village.

Their crepes are amazing! Fave sweet = strawberry fields forever, fave savory = double cream…read moresalmon, so delicious! They also have a vegan option. There is a cute shady outdoor patio to sit and eat - very dog friendly! You can get your dog a pup cup or dog meal here too :)

We used to come here all the time a few years ago because we were obsessed with the salmon crepe!…read moreIt's been a while since we've been back, and we were actually surprised there wasn't a line because this place is usually packed (for good reason ) and we didn't get to normal go to double crème salmon but what we did get was good Luckily everything was just as good as we remembered .The food was quick, the service was friendly. We'll be coming back a lot sooner next time. This is a must try if you love crepes. My kids each got one and they could have shared they are a good size!

Perfect lunch spot in Big Bear! Casual grab and go but they also have lots of dine-in tables if you…read morewant to stay and eat. I split the Hungry Bear sandwich and we got it on squaw bread. We also asked for them to add mustard to the sandwich. One sandwich is perfect for two people, I can't even imagine having a full one to myself! One half was perfect. I loved the sandwich and it totally hit the spot. It was packed with lots of meat and it was filling.

Man, I almost never leave reviews, but this place earned one…read more I stopped by after a long hike and the food was ridiculously good. I got a sourdough sandwich with bacon (can't remember the name, unfortunately) and an order of chili cheese fries. The sandwich was awesome, but those chili cheese fries were the real star of the show. The flavor was insane. Chef's kiss. If you've been hiking all day and need a place to refuel, this is it. Great food, great portions, and exactly what I needed after being on the mountain. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Big Bear. Ambiance was nice too, you can see the lake from the parking lot.

We had a wonderful breakfast at Country Kitchen in Big Bear! The food was amazing--some of the best…read morepancakes I've ever had. They were fluffy, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. A special thank you to Rosie, our waitress, for providing excellent service. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout our meal. If you're in Big Bear and looking for a great breakfast spot, I highly recommend Country Kitchen. We'll definitely be back!

Country kitchen is a place that didn't pop up on my search bar. I had to scroll for a little bit…read morebecause it is about a mile down the road from all of the typical restaurants. The food was very good, numbers of little changes and things, and the waiter was incredibly accommodating and nice It feels good to actually be a customer and actually get served instead of people that pretend that they are doing Anton a favor by letting me eat it. I prefer this place over grizzly Manor and the munchies place in town. They have my recommendation.

Let's start with the good. Very friendly people and that goes a long way with me. I was greeted…read moreimmediately as I entered and asked if I could bring my pup in as I ordered and they said yes and even gave him a pup cup. However I ordered their back country burrito and it was average at best. Heavy on the egg and pico. There was hardly any bacon in it. And they didn't have hot sauce. I also got their August cold brew and it was pretty watered down. The flavors tasted a bit off. In addition the burrito was nearly $17 and the coffee was about $7. I definitely overpaid. Maybe I'll return to try other options, but not really the place for a breakfast burrito if you're looking for one.

This place was great! I got an iced dirty peach cobbler chai (seasonal summer drink) and it was…read morereally good! You know how sometimes coffee shops advertise a drink that's supposed to taste like something but really just tastes like a regular latte? That's not the case here. Their flavored coffee actually tastes like what they say it will! The line was all the way out the door when we went, so if you're in a rush this might not be the place unless you order ahead, which you can do. There's plenty of seating both upstairs, downstairs, and outside, and the place had a fun rustic vibe to it.

Birria is fire up here Didn't expect to find birria this…read moregood in Big Bear but El Rincon came through. The consommé is rich, the meat is super tender, and the plate was loaded. Staff was cool and made us feel welcome the whole time. Definitely coming back next time I'm up here

What a great place for authentic Mexican dishes. We had a great lunch here while visiting Big Bear…read more The service was phenomenal, there was plenty of parking, practically no line, and plenty of seating inside. Didn't see any outside seating so I don't think it's dog friendly. The dishes we had were super flavorful with perfect portions. The tortillas were delicious! Will definitely return the next time I visit the area.

Amazing!! So tasty and delicious. Best donuts! Really really good. Best in big bear! Staff was so…read morefriendly!

Such a cute do it spot and have been wanting to try it! The…read morelines are out the door in the morning! But it was Memorial Day weekend, So I skipped coming early and decided to go in the late afternoon. They didn't have a huge selection, but I did try the strawberry, blueberry and Crumble donuts. Blueberry was my favorite, OMG sooo yummy! Also tried the Mexican potato salad which tasted like ceviche and was spicy! Service is very friendly and we were there to try the apple fritter. The cashier told us that we can order it and pick it up the next morning and skip the lines. Good to know! Went the next morning and walked right up to the counter and got our fritters. I'll definitely be back to try the coffee and sandwiches.

I simply wanted to take a moment and point out how impressed I am with the service by "Grizz". As…read morethe solo employee outside of the kitchen her attentiveness, concern and friendly demeanor made all the difference in our last minute dining choice. Specifically: Asking me what I liked or didn't like about the food and why. Kudos Grizz I notice your forward progress and I applaud you.

Delicious but expensive!…read more I got a single cinnamon roll and an iced tea- the roll was awesome and I was really excited about it, but those 2 items came out to $13.50 before tip. High even for a vacation town. I probably won't come back. Too bad it was a great cinnamon roll but not worth that price tag. I didn't ask the price beforehand though, so live and learn. Outside the road is very load but the patio is great. Inside was a cute diner, but I sat outside.