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    Raven's Nest

    4.4 (48 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Soft butter for sweet bread
    Margarette D.

    Obv a small business in the middle of nowhere. I was told at the front desk that they didn't accept mobile payments, but they did indeed. 1/3 meals I ordered was completely forgotten about. The main room has a lot of activities for kids and you can look at plains - but I'll never be returning. Experience had.

    The menu is easy to read and the soups are homemade as well as the breads and cookies
    Lauri L.

    We have driven past the glider airport many times, and each time we say that we need to stop, check out the planes and have a bite to eat. Today we did! The food is simple but my husband and I were both pleased with our breakfasts. The service was very good and friendly. It's a very simple place with wooden tables and a counter to order at, but it's fun to watch the fliers land and take off. Best part: delicious homemade breads!

    Antipasto salad  (split this huge salad with my hubby)!
    Christianne V.

    Best kept brunch secret in the Tehachapi area! Their food is great! Servers are so sweet!! Please remember to tip!! --- Everything is very fresh and they serve huge portions! Highly recommend getting their chili and also trying out their freshly made apple banana walnut and lemon blueberry breads! Very reasonably priced and beautiful views of the sailplanes gliding in and out of the airport. Plenty of parking and worth getting off the main roads to try this place out!

    Chili was very good, just the right amount of spices.
    John B.

    Ravens nest is a nice little Cafe attached to the glider port. Serving many food choices like handmade sandwiches, soups and salads. Definitely try the homemade chili with choice of bread which is made daily in house by the guy that took our order and made the food. I will be back again since I am a local resident.

    Sarajoy U.

    Very fun to take your kids to where they can see the plane gliders! The chilli was delicious and the boys loved picking out an ice cream. Workers were friendly.

    Nahshon P.

    Cute little place. I highly recommend you come 8n spring or winter as there is NO Air conditioner it is very warm in her today!!! I feel bad for the employees suffering in the heat masked. Terrible! The menu looks pretty good with the largest part being breakfast. I order A salad and half sandwich. I loooove all the airplane history and memorabilia all over the walls. Our order was taken and delivered quickly. Delicious RANCH!!! You know I love my ranch yall. The bread ...mmmmm my veggie sandwich was sooo good! Many goodies made from scratch! The crew here is so nice and this location has so .uch history!!! Fanily owned, here since the 70's! This location screams Tehachapi. Small, home town feel. I can't wait to come back on a cooler day with the family!

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    Anita H.

    Great little grill at the glider port. Fresh ingredients. Very nice cook and waitress. We had a veggie omelette with fruit salad and homemade banana bread.

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    The interior is very pleasing and cozy, and the staff is extremely welcoming and kind. My partner and I were greeted with warm smiles and great service. We ordered a sandwich to share as they aren't shy with stacking ingredients in there. We also ordered 2 slices of bread, lemon and banana bread, and we were given an extra piece that was cut from the end of the loaf. Everything was very tasty and I only regret not taking some baked goods for the road.

    Breakfast burrito
    Amber C.

    First time checking this place out, and it was such a cozy, enjoyable place. The staff was so friendly and wonderful, the breakfast burrito with fresh fruit, and the French toast were both excellent. And you can't beat the views! There isn't a lot of seating, but they have outside and indoor seating. Will definitely be back!

    While sipping my coffee and eating a delicious omelette...this is the view!
    Dustin H.

    Folks, this place is a little gem you should take time to experience. Tucked here in the mountains is a lovely family business teaching the world's best pilots the fundamentals of flight. Air Force test pilots, NASA astronauts, and a list of aviation trailblazers you wouldn't believe have come here for glider training. The RV Park and Cafe make the entire operation one-of-a-kind. The food is homemade and served as if you are one of the family. Previous negative reviews do not reflect reality of what I experienced here. Seriously, let's wake up and see one another for the gifts we offer the world. This is one of those special gifts.

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    I liked the chili and the view of the airfield and the gliders and the mountains was terrific.

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    My husband and I visited for breakfast and it was such a treat! Neat little spot to grab a bite and enjoy a gorgeous view and watch planes.

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    They were more than willing to go in early and make sure I had 50 breakfast burritos ready by 7:40 Monday morning.

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    Mountain Coffee House

    Mountain Coffee House

    4.3
    (230 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I love finding local coffee shops that open early enough for me to settle in and prepare for the…read moreday, and Mountain Coffee House was exactly what I was hoping for. I stopped in around 5:30 a.m., and it's refreshing to find a place that's not only open that early but also staffed by someone who genuinely enjoys being there. The barista greeted me with a smile, was friendly and welcoming, and made an outstanding Americano. It was incredibly smooth and one of the better Americanos I've had in a long time. I also appreciated that my drink was served in a real ceramic mug for a dine-in order--a small touch that made the experience feel warm and inviting. As someone who likes to get an early start, I was also happy to find plenty of outlets and reliable Wi-Fi, making it an ideal spot to get some work done before the day begins. Great coffee, genuine hospitality, and a cozy atmosphere made for the perfect start to my morning. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

    3/18/26 9:15 First…read moretime there, bad 1st impression. One barista, 3 people waiting for coffee. I waited 4 minutes to get order, and another 5 before I asked for a refund. i was on the clock and waited while the Barista chatted with a friend in line talking about meeting at a bar or something on Friday. Bu the time I waited 5 minutes after the order, the same people were still waiting for their drink. A couple that came in after me got there's before I did. 9:40 by the time a left with no coffee. No,"Someone will be right with you" No apology for the wait time. She offered me a coffee instead of the Americano I paid for, then I thought I paid via card, but I paid cash. The cashier couldn't tell on his end that I paid cash. $6.50. No customer awareness. I won't be back. I hate leaving bad reviews, but this crew was awful... Really bad look for those people. I wish them the best!

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    Old Isabella Coffee

    Old Isabella Coffee

    4.4
    (30 reviews)
    35.2 mi

    a cozy place with fresh coffee. I'm glad that such establishments exist with nice staffread more

    4/24/2026: My review should not have any stars since I can't honestly provide a review of their…read moreproduct, their ambiance.. my 3rd time trying to patronize Old Isabella Coffee and I've officially "struck out". After driving in to town from Los Angeles, I told my husband I wanted to grab a couple of coffees before going to his office, but I wanted to support a small shop instead of going in the the grocery store where they have a coffee chain kiosk inside. I believe in supporting small business! We had tried to visit Old Isabella Coffee twice before, but it was later in the afternoon and they were closed. I decided to give them a pass and try again since it's earlier. But today, we arrived before 1pm and parked. I went up the stairs to their entry door and it seemed very dark inside. The door was locked, and only then did I realize the blinds were closed. I checked the posted hours and they close at 1pm daily, but apparently they closed early on this day. A Friday, in a town that often leans on "weekenders" for increased business volume. While looking for the posted hours I saw the very friendly sign which shows a revolver pointing forward so you can look down the barrel of the gun and they proudly announce that there's nothing inside worth dying for. How warm and inviting! Well I, for one, was really looking forward to an amazing coffee beverage "to die for".. but now I know this won't be my place locally. I've tried 3 times and found myself alone at their place of business. In retrospect, the 3 ladies at the Starbucks inside the Vons store had a LINE of people waiting to buy coffee, snacks and lunch. As I joined the line, I casually said "I guess this is the place for great coffees in town!" and two of the guys in line said "they're reliably open, the service is great and have decent hours during the day". They were wearing yellow vests, maybe guys working on the street improvements or employees from SCE? If i owned a small business in a small town, i would definitely be pandering to just this type of customer. Extend operating hours, offer discounts to these contractors to bring them in daily! The guys said they're at Starbucks more than once a day, every day. That's a lot of opportunity lost to the little, local guy. So while I'm not usually a Starbucks person, when in KRV apparently they will be my go-to from now on. I tried to support local, but wasn't getting the support in return.

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