The Villager Coffee Shop is the kind of place that makes you glad you stopped--classic diner…read morecomfort with a real hometown feel. The staff is consistently upbeat, the cooks move like a well-oiled team, and everything comes out the way you want diner food to come out: hot, familiar, and satisfying. It genuinely feels family-owned--not in a gimmicky way, but in the way people greet you, check in on your table, and serve your food with a smile. Locals roll in happy, chat a little, and you can tell this spot is part of the rhythm of Blue Jay. If you want the classic diner experience--easy, friendly, always solid--this is it.

TL;DR: be prepared for a wait. great service and probably the best breakfast in town?…read more Came on a Thursday morning and were surprised to see a wait. Put our name down and had to wait ~30min which was fine since we just window-shopped the nearby shops Ordered: - Corned beef hash (4.5/5): delicious flavor but wish there was a bigger portion of corned beef especially when compared to the hash brown. tip: ask for a hard fry to get extra texture - short stack pancakes (3/5): pancake texture was alright but not particularly special. Being covered in whipped cream doesn't help. Decent value though if you're fueling up Would definitely come back if we're back in town Cheers, Villager Coffee!

The drinks we got were delicious (double salty dog, cappuccino, and heartbeat) and the staff were…read moresuper sweet and attentive. We even brought our two dogs and they came out with treats and a big bowl of water for them! Overall the inside is super cute and cozy and I would definitely come back!

I can't say enough good things about LuluBelle's! This was hands-down one of the absolute…read morehighlights of our trip. My wife and I ordered two vanilla lattes, the chicken and waffles, and a sausage breakfast burrito. Everything was cooked perfectly and flavorful, absolutely zero notes. The coffee is fantastic, the breakfast was incredible, and the staff was friendly and efficient, keeping the service moving quickly even when they were busy. We ended up coming back the next two days as well. We loved it so much that we came back one evening to try their pizza, and it didn't disappoint either. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Excellent food, great coffee, and wonderful service!

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!

Decided to stop by here for a quick brunch before heading home from Pinecrest and one of the guides…read moresuggested Crestline Cafe. Arrived with a party of 4 and there was a short wait to get seated. There's about a total of 12 or so tables but it was moving at a decent pace. Unfortunately things went south from there. Got seated and the waiters were pretty fast and attentive. I had an early breakfast so decided to go with the lunch Patty Melt as it was a restaurant house specialty. Friends ordered the BBQ sandwich and Ragin Cajun. It took almost 30+ minutes for the food to come out and most of the meats came out very dried for some reason. The fries were fabulous though. Decor is very mountain diner-esque but clean and comfy. Maybe what we ordered was not exactly their specialty as I saw lots of people eating breakfast. But the lunch menu was just not it on Sunday sadly. Was so hungry from the long wait that I even forgot to take photos of my food.

Had breakfast lunch and dinner here for a few days…read more The servers are really friendly and quick. They'll bring stuff to your table even if there's a buffet Ask them about veggie options because they'll have a dish for you Food wasn't spectacular but it was tasty

It's very hard to find any issues with eating here. It's very convenient if you are staying onsite…read moreand it's easy to get a table (even if you don't have reservations for dinner). Just show up before 7:45 pm (last call for seating). The food is very freshly made and is pretty good for a buffet. The kitchen staff will accommodate you if you have any dietary restrictions. Beverages and desserts are included in the price. And the staff is very attentive and friendly. It's so nice to have a low stress dining option onsite. Plus, there is a bar and tavern in the back if you want something smaller. Tip for dinner: save room for dessert. It's a small selection, but hits the spot for post dinner treat. Tip for breakfast: don't wait until the end of the dining time to get what you want from the buffet, the staff starts clearing the buffet items about 15-20 minutes before last seating and they won't refill some items.

My partner and I stopped by for brunch on the way home from Lake Arrowhead, and we're so sad that…read morethis place isn't closer to us! Honestly one of the best American style breakfasts we've had, and service was very friendly. Plus the price was great! The pancakes were our fav by far, fluffy and delicious.

Don't let the location in San Bernardino fool you, this spot is actually a hidden gem. The place…read moreitself feels a little old and outdated, not gonna lie, but once the food hits the table, you forget about all that. Everything is simple, well made, and priced right. Honestly, how can you complain about good food that doesn't try to rob you? Service was also on point. Friendly, attentive, and they actually make you feel welcome, which is rare these days. This is one of those places where you come in with low expectations and leave impressed. Just go try it for yourself.

Cozy place, great service, and very friendly staff. Chicken pot pie and country fried steak are…read moregood. The cinnamon french toast is a must have. Only thing is they don't have a paper menu. You need to scan the QR code to see the menu from your phone. It is challenging for elderly people.

It's important to note that this rating has nothing to do with the food, as we ended up leaving…read morebefore ordering. My low rating is entirely based on the customer service experience within the first few minutes of arriving. I came in with my dog, fully aware that we would need to sit outside. Since most restaurants still have you check in first, I stood at the podium where there was a sign indicating a server would check in guests. After standing there briefly, an employee asked if we wanted to sit on the patio. I said yes, and he responded by telling us to "go up the ramp." Not even in a friendly manner. Me being me I just wanted to verify that I didn't have to check in as it wasn't just myself, my party we're not all with me ..wanting to make sure I was following the correct process, I politely asked if I didn't need to check in first. His response came across as annoyed, basically repeating that he had already told us to go up the ramp. The interaction felt unnecessarily dismissive and rude. There's a difference between being direct and making guests feel unwelcome. I'm usually not someone who leaves negative reviews over one interaction, but both my husband and brother-in-law also noticed the attitude, as they were close enough to hear and it immediately made us uncomfortable enough to leave. Before leaving, I did take a quick look at the patio area and noticed it was very shaded with leaves scattered around from the wind, which didn't make the outdoor dining setup feel especially inviting either. Overall, this was disappointing because I had chosen this spot to celebrate my 30th birthday and was really looking forward to enjoying a big, delicious pancake. Unfortunately, the experience started off on the wrong foot and we decided not to stay.

My friends and I had such an amazing experience! From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcomed…read moreand taken care of. Our waiter Cameron was absolutely the best. Super friendly, attentive, and made the whole breakfast even more enjoyable. He really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The food was incredibly fresh, delicious, and came out quickly. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Everything we ordered was amazing, we came TWICE during our 2 day trip. Great service, great atmosphere, and great food. We will definitely be coming back. If you get Cameron as your waiter, you're in great hands!

Check this place out if you are in the area!!…read more We arrived in the area a few hours before this business closed for the day and we were hungry. We figured a nice deli would be a good spot for lunch. At first, we weren't sure if the business was already closed for the day because all of the tables outside were already put away and the windows looked dark. We walked in and it was almost full. There are many typical options from the deli shop such as sandwiches, salads, soups, half and half combos, etc. There were also specials on the wall such as spaghetti. Steven ordered the BLT with Mac salad (the bacon looked nice and crispy, which is perfect) and I had the half soup and half sandwich. I ordered split pea soup which ended up being full of flavor and delicious. You only get three sandwich options of you do the half and half. (I forgot what the other two were) But I had the cold turkey. I didn't expect much from a cold turkey sandwich but I was impressed. It tasted fresh and delicious. The staff was great. They are all constantly helping each other and the gentleman who was helping serve had me chuckling numerous times with silly jokes or comments. I would definitely come back here if I'm back in the area.

Hungry? Well, let me give you some advice, try breakfast here. Every order I saw served came on at…read moreleast two large plates. I ordered their pork chops and egg breakfast, only able to eat about half. One plate was was two thick and juicy chops and a ton of perfect hash browns. The other plate had two thick slices of tasty sourdough toast and a couple of large eggs, served over easy; they were cooked to perfection. Service was beyond amazing even though this little joint was packed, the crew was happy, the music was perfect if you like lively tunes, even the cooks made appearances to circulate with the customers. My wife and I agreed, they all love their jobs, and the restaurant; they were having too much fun the morning we were there. It was a pleasure to behold. Worth the wait (if any) is all I can say.

Worth the wait if there even is one. Great service & amazing food. I'm literally still thinking…read moreabout the pancakes! Small little breakfast joint but they push out food fast. Super cool inside with fun stuff all over the walls. If you like jalapeños and mushrooms get "the mess"!

My entire family still loves it here! Best bean & cheese burritos, agua frescas and tacos!!!…read moreService is so kind too!

We have given lumis 5 chances and they have messed up every single time. The first 4 was when they…read morefirst opened. I haven't been back in months. I wanted to try their burrito because I was craving one. I asked what comes in it, the girl said meat cheese rice beans. I said ok can you add sour cream and guac she said sure. I also ordered asada fries. We get the food in a timely manner but it is lukewarm. We open up the asada fries and it's marinated pork. I never asked for that. I start to eat my burrito and it's doesn't taste like anything. The rice has zero salt and the al pastor is extremely greasy. I keep eating trying to find the beans, sour cream and guac. I can't find it so I open up the burrito and it's not in there. I specifically asked for sour cream and guac. If they didn't have beans they could have told me they were out. I'm sorry but I will not be coming back.

Saw this place on TikTok and knew we had to try it before heading to Big Bear! This place is…read morelocated in/near Lake Arrowhead. Parking is a bit tight and small so you might have to walk a bit to the place. They also make everything FRESH!! So be aware of long wait times. We went for a BBQ Chicken Pizza only. The pizza was fresh, thin crust, and made us want to get more. I'd say get at least 2 pizzas or add a salad/garlic knots to make the wait worth it (and so you're not hungry waiting). There is a bar at the bottom of the stairs to get drinks from as well if you didn't get any when you ordered inside. There is limited seating inside, but plenty outside in the downstairs area! While waiting I took pics of the surrounding area and was in love with the aesthetic of the entire area. I just wanted to wander around and admire the trees/decor all day.

LouEddie's Pizza is a pizzeria located just 5 miles from Lake Arrowhead Village and 1 mile from…read moreSkyPark at Santa's Village. The place was ranked #72 on the Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2015. The pizzeria specializes in fire-roasted artisan New York style pizza. [Parking]: I had no issue finding a parking spot at 1 PM on Sunday - there are designated parking spots in front of the pizzeria. [Ordering]: The cashier told our party that the wait will be 45 minutes and our party ended up placing one pizza order. The cashier gave us a buzzer and we just waited in the outdoor patio area in the back. [Atmosphere & amenity]: Right next to the pizzeria there's an onsite brewery. I had no cellular signal with T-Mobile, but the pizzeria offers free WiFi (must be near the cashier counter area to receive WiFi) so it was helpful to reload my GPS direction before leaving. The outdoor patio area has a beautiful view with trees and cabins surrounding the whole area. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlights are Yard Sale Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza, and Loueddies Special Pizza (also one of the featured items listed on Toast ordering platform). This place does NOT sell pizza by slice. *** LouEddies Special (LouEddies sauce (pizza and pesto), mozzarella, homemade sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, caramelized onions - $22.99): Solid pizza, but not sure I would wait 45 minutes for this. *** This place is worth a stop if you are coming to Lake Arrowhead Village or SkyPark at Santa's Village, but I would not recommend anyone to drive out of the way JUST for this pizzeria. Expect a great patio view, long wait time, and decent pizza.