I have been visiting Bear Valley for over twenty years and the store has been through several…read moreiterations. At present, it is well stocked, provided excellent, friendly service, and was open during normal business days and hours. My numerous past experiences, were vastly different and frustrating. So, the current operation is doing a great job, and I hope they can keep it going. Cheers to them for finding their way back.

Absolutely loved our sandwiches! The place looks a bit…read morerough around the edges... BUT! The Ruben and the SW turkey was really really good and huge... on a different note the staff were very pleasant and I watched the guy making our sandwich wash his hands about 7times in a 45min sitting... very clean.

There isn't much in terms of groceries in Arnold, so this place was the place to be. Some of the…read moreitems were a bit expensive, however we were glad to find all of the groceries we needed for our meals. It was conveniently located near gas stations and restaurants and our vacation rental. The people working there were very friendly too.

I walked into Big Trees Market at 6:50 PM last night (3/31) to grab a few quick items. There were…read morestill multiple customers shopping--completely normal. At 7:01, an announcement came on saying the store had been closed for one minute and to head to the register. Totally fair. I needed one more thing from produce so I hurried- another announcement at 7:02 said to "stop shopping- we are closed" I grabbed my last item and went up front. By 7:03, I was already being checked out. And yet the reaction from staff was... unbelievable. There were several employees standing at the front just staring at me--clearly irritated, like I'd personally ruined their evening. It was three minutes past closing. Not 30. Not 15. Three. Then it somehow got worse. They were out of bags (understandable), so I asked if I could use the hand basket to carry my items to my car, which was literally parked right in front of the doors to the store. I was told no, "these baskets cant leave the store"--and that I needed to go outside and get a cart instead. So I had to run out, grab a cart, and come back in... while the entire staff stood there watching me. There must have been 6 or 7 employees glaring at me with dirty looks like I had insulted them personally. The older checker was grumpy and rude, but honestly the whole team contributed to making the experience feel hostile and unwelcoming. I completely understand wanting to close on time. But if ringing someone up at 7:03 feels like a crisis to your staff, that's a management issue--not a customer problem. Also- why not sell reusable bags if you run out of bags so often? I would have bought one to make it faster for me to exit the store. Seems like a simple solution to avoid the extreme stress your staff is experiencing

What a fun place! We drove to lake alpine and saw the restaurant so we figured we'd stop in for a…read morequick bite. We're glad we did! The staff was.l very friendly, the food was above expectations, and they have a great view of the lake. We look forward to eating there again soon.

We were told dogs were welcome on the deck part of the restaurant. We walked up with our Staffie on…read moreher leash and right away one of the North face wearing Beamer crowds foofoo dogs charged mine. Ours barked as it ran up on her and several of the upper crowd complained and we were asked to lock ours in the car. The food is pricey which didn't bother me but a hamburger and 5 French fry's was not what I was expecting for the price we paid. If they're going to ban one dog, they should not allow any dogs on their deck. Not to mention, my Staffie is a service dog and had her vest on.

A special place w/ quality food & a variety of cuisine. Ready to serve all when other options are…read moreclosed in the village! Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Angela works hard to serve up tasty cuisines that will tantalize your taste buds!

This is a little cafe in Bear Valley Lodge. It allegedly opens and 7 am, so it is an option for…read morebreakfast and espresso, etc. (free coffee is also available at the front desk around 7 am, or in the general store at 8 am). We got egg sandwiches that were very good. On the negative side, the ambiance and service is like a Radio Shack: garbage on the ground, and no one at the counter to help you (I imagine they were understaffed when we were there). And on Sunday I wanted to make sure they were open at 7 on Monday morning--they assured me they would be, but when Monday rolled around they didn't open at all.

The Pourhouse is spectacular. Great selection of beers. The crew working there was super friendly…read more The location was great. The outdoor seating was fantastic. There were some activities for little kids too, which was great in keeping them entertained.

Good fun atmosphere, family oriented, and nice huge outdoor seatings. Good beer selections and…read morebottled sodas for non-alcoholic options. We stopped here on the weekday around noon so it was not that crowded and it was a cooler day. I really liked sitting outside, but I could see it won't be comfortable to hang outside when it is hot. Super friendly service. Yummy sandwiches too.

Went in to get something at the deli the day of the street fair right across the street. Nope,…read moreclosed. Ended up getting a cup of mediocre coffee. If you're looking to deal with employees that hate either their job or customers, this is your place. Rudeness at its finest.

As would be expected of any chevron they have very good windshield squeegees and soapy water. They…read morestay open until10 pm which was great in a small town where most everything else closes by 8 pm. What was not expected was the lower gas prices. We had filled up in the valley thinking the remote location in Arnold would result on higher gas prices. Not so. Staff were also very nice.

Best Bloody Mary perfect after a long day of great fishing and long night of drinkingread more

If you want good drinks and good food, check out Off the Hook Deli! The staff is fun and friendly…read more All food is prepared to go, but there's a great seating area indoors (with a TV playing fishing videos) and more seating outdoors! There's always good music playing in the store and porch area. You're totally encouraged to embrace your vacations vibes! Go say Hi and get a Bloody Mary. You won't regret it!

Imagine this. Tuesday afternoon 2:30p / 78 degrees (hotter than your usual 78*) - Party of 2; Day…read moretrip drive from S. Lake Tahoe to Hwy 395. We decide to take a quick break and stop at Bridgeport. With our luck, both businesses found on Yelp were located on the same parking lot. Albert's Meat Market & Deli: From Today's Special menu, we ordered Roast Beef & Brie panini with grilled onions on rye which definitely hit the spot! Aside from the sandwiches, they also sell local eggs, ready to cook meat from rib eyes, ground elk and/or beef, sausages, jerky etc. The sandwich itself was well thought through beginning with the grilled onions and melted Brie cheese- just delicious! Overall service was top-notch! If your fur baby is lucky, they may get a little treat from the owner. Note to self: Bring a cooler! Jolly Kone (see Yelp page for review)

Stopped by during our camping trip at Bridgeport, Ca. I got a warm Rueban Sandwich ($13) & my hubby…read moregot a warm BBQ Chicken Sandwich ($13). The sandwiches were tasty, good sized, and they had a large amount of meat in them. Note, there aren't any bathrooms or seating except a bench in the front of the store, but we walked across the way to Jolly Kone and purchased 2 chocolate dipped cones and ate our sandwiches there.

Finally made a point of stopping for lunch. Very good sandwiches. My tri tip was well stacked. The…read morewife's turkey was piled high. Sides were tasty, ranch coleslaw and pesto Mac salad. Walked across the street to some honed made ice cream, also delicious!

Food is always amazing. Service is above and beyond. Love the front porch, its like having lunch…read moreat home with neighbors on the porch. The Tri-tip sandwich is awesome. Prices are good too. About $15 for sandwich with a side plus a pickle. Friendly folk, good food and reasonable prices. I do miss their pota

I absolutely love Sierra Hills Market. The store is clean, well-stocked, and the staff throughout…read morethe store are always friendly and helpful. They also make some of the best deli sandwiches around! We even spoke with one of the managers because we truly enjoy shopping here and hope to see one improvement in the deli department. The deli staff always acknowledge customers, which we appreciate, but the wait can be quite long because they continue finishing other tasks before helping the customer in line. We understand they have work to do, but it would be wonderful if serving waiting customers could be a higher priority. Since this is the only grocery store in the area, we hope the deli department can improve the wait times. We love this market and want to see it continue to thrive. With a little improvement in the deli service, it would be absolutely perfect. Thank you for listening to your customers!

I LOVE a good sandwich and this deli counter makes one! My go-to is turkey, swiss, avocado…read moreWith lettuce and red onion on sourdough. Perfection!