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Outpost Cafe

4.3 (727 reviews)
Open 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Turkey Burger is excellent.
Ronald C.

Turkey Burger is excellent. Thick nicely grilled patty with pickles, cheese and condiments. Tastes like a regular cheeseburger.

Chicken Fried Steak & 2 Eggs
Jeff L.

This is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to!! We decided to head to Big Bear for the weekend and got super excited to know we get to eat at the Outpost on the way (when you take the back entrance into Big Bear - which is way less treacherous from the high desert side that the front mountain climb side BTW) Anyhoo...we got here early around 9:30 am and we've never had breakfast here - and it was freaking amazing! We know their burgers are among the best in the country and our waitress, a long-time employee said it is because he buys high-quality meat. I agree and put an exclamation point on that! Based on that statement, girlfriend got the Ground Sirloin & 2 Eggs ($17.99) anc d cones with 2 sides so she got the biscuits & gravy (because when biscuits & gravy are homemade you gotta get them!) our waitress warned us that the cream gravy is pretty "peppery" but we love pepper in our cream gravy - and it was wonderful. Reminded me of the biscuits & gravy that my grandma would make when I was a kid & we would go up to the mountains. Her second side was the flapjack which was everything a flapjack should be. I had never had the chicken fried steak here so I decided to get the Chicken Fried Steak & 2 eggs ($17.99) - and being a self-proclaimed chicken fried steak connoiseur, I give it 2 thumbs way up! My 2 sides were buiscuits & gravy (of course) and hash browns which were perfectly seasoned & cooked 2 a golden brown...and perfectly delicious! I also got my eggs over easy and these were quite possibly the best over easy eggs I've ever had! The Outpost is still one of the best truck stop diners...EVER!!

BBQ Bar-B-Que Chicken Sandwich
Vuoch L.

In the high dessert off the 15 fwy / Pilot travel center Truck stop Outpost cafe established in 1961 in the City of Oak Hills Ca. Area of High Desert / Hesperia Ca . Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 3pm -5pm All burgers $2 off All pie $1 off All liquor $2 off All beer & wine $1 off Breakfast all day (except for waffles) Lana our server was spectacular!!! Her beautiful friendly smiles were warmly received by everyone. Her attentiveness with refills and checking in on us was awesome. The reason why I stopped here on our way to Las Vegas was for their mushroom burger, generous amount of mushrooms and with each bite the charred grilled smoke aroma of the meat. The meat it self needed salt , actually I prefer sprinkling my own salt anyway . Glad she recommended their fried pickles, Fried pickles in spears shape was an excellent choice, the shape maintains it's crunch when fried, the batter / bread crumbs seasoning offers crispy texture . I would change the zucchini to the same spears shape as the pickles. When fried the zucchini was too soft / mushy and did not hold its texture well. Or maybe slice it just a tad thicker IMO Definitely order: fried pickles , sweet potato fries , BBQ chicken sandwich and mushroom burger.. oh don't forget their pies!!!

Lunch time
Ashley R.

I have passed by the area a few times and never noticed this cafe before. I checked it out on Yelp and decided to try it out myself. Walked in and was able to seat myself. The girl that took my order was nice and friendly. Inside was a very diner vibe loved the old school feel to it. They also serve beer lol I ordered the Hangman Burger with sweet potato fries and a side of ranch. Let me just say that the burger was so delicious and full of flavor I was very satisfied and impressed with it. The sweet potato fries were so fire and the ranch was insanely good!! I would drive here just to get a bucket of that ranch haha. Overall the meal was amazing and very filling! I will definitely be back to try more items and bring the family!

Breakfast skillet
Bridgette Q.

The food we ordered was the prime rib, breakfast and the breakfast three meat scrambler. The food was good. It was a good type of breakfast café spot. The only thing I will say is the wait time is crazy meaning not to have a seat cause you can just sit yourself but being attended to there's only two waitresses and it's a full house there. I feel like knowing they're right off of the main highway close to the freeway. They need to hire more waitresses besides that it's a cute little cozy place but like I say you try and decide.

Biscuits and gravy with sunny side up egg.
Sakol M.

With all the traffic among the multiple gas stations here, you would probably miss this unassuming structure, which looks more like an old home from a bygone era. Lucky for me, my curiosity got the best of me. When I went inside, it's like an undiscovered diner where locals seem to hang out. I sat at the counter to review the menu. I saw they have biscuits and gravy and asked if they still serve breakfast during lunch time. The elder server said yes. So I ordered it with one egg sunny side up. While waiting, I noticed the signs posted around the walls, the t-shirt servers were wearing, the portrait of the most interesting man above the fireplace...they have a fun sense of humor. My order came, I ate it all up...which means it's really good. I paid the server and gave her a tip. I'd come here again even if I have a full tank of gas.

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Kimberly J.

This cafe is located off of 395. It's a wrap around restaurant and you can seat yourself. The service was great, the food was really good. Must try the house made chips! I can't find a negative thing to say about this place. It's a new favorite even if it's out of the way.

Turkey dinner
Chris P. B.

So a girl that I was seeing, we decided not to do the traditional family gathering this year. We decided to take a drive up to Outpost Cafe in Oak Hills. A cafe located off the 395 & next to Pilot gas station. I ordered the Turkey dinner & a coffee. Not only the plate is was big enough for two, they plate was flavorful & tasty. The waitress are friendly , courteous & very attentive. I can't wait to go back to try other things on the menu.

Genesis A.

Good was great and so was the service! It's also has a western feel that makes the food taste extra hearty when you're there!

Not cooked bacon after we recieved burnt bacon

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Had lunch with my daughter here today . Food and service was excellent. Had not been here in years

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3 years ago

We love this place!! Desert staple!! Basic truck stop food!! Great burgers! Waitresses are friendly!!

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Good breakfast burrito. Friendly service. Will make this a stop on our trips up to Mammoth!

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Service was great food was good place was clean. It's a cute stop. I had lunch there. We had burgers. Will be back for breakfast

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Bad service food made me sick place look dirty they took forever to get our food and they were not even busy

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A nice spot, serving great food. Service was prompt and spot on! Pop in when you've in the area!

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Their food is delicious whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. You get huge portions and they are very friendly. Prices are perfect

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2 years ago

Excellent food and service! Ambiance is pretty chill and nostalgic. I love their trucker steak and burgers. Super great food and prices.

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3 years ago

Best breakfast in Hesperia, service is always great, food is yummy.

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Good food , breakfast especially. Large portions . Quick friendly service. Very good value.

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Is prime rib served everyday?

Saturdays and Sundays only. Occasionally there's some leftover for prime rib and eggs on monday mornings =)

I must be at the wrong place started off with hard horrible meatloaf, a cold baked potato exchanged for a burnt, non cheese melted grilled cheese? ?

I don't know what to say, because every time I've gone here, and I've been going here occasionally since I was a kid (I'd say probably once every three months for the passed 10 years at least) it's always been a great experience.… Read more

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