FYI Cash only! But they have an atm in the lobby. Really fast service. The food was insanely good. Ate it too fast for a picture. My wife and I shared a cinnamon roll and the avocado and bacon omelet. 10/10 read more

Awesome burgers, great service, reasonable prices and awesome all-around experience. Definitely the place to go for any meal! Went twice during my visit because the food was so good. Give it a try-you won't regret it! read more

Cozy place, great service, and very friendly staff. Chicken pot pie and country fried steak are good. 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. read more

It's important to note that this rating has nothing to do with the food, as we ended up leaving before 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. read more

Talk about déjà-vu, walking in here just brings back memories of a time in the long long ago, then I found out I did come here 15 years ago! When this place already looked like it's been here for ages. A staple to the Village, the only thing that's different is the menu; now it's all accessible via QR code rather than menus that's passed through hands from everywhere. If you need glasses to read, bring them. My parents were having trouble navigating the menu without their glasses through the phone. Even with the biggest font it still is not the same scanning with your eyes rather than our fingers. Plenty of breakfast items to choose from, the blueberry pancakes seem to be where it's at. Tons of blueberries and a stack is more than most places give. The waffles were not as good as their pancakes. And the hashbrowns outshined the omelette but it's such a cozy restaurant you would eat the warm orange slice on your plate and smile as if grandma is still around and sane. Coffee was blander than brownish dishwater though but the service felt like the friendly sun on your face. read more

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Had an amazing breakfast this morning. The food was great. Bur the best part was the staff. They kept my coffee filled and were very friendly, easiest 5 star Ive given. read more

Was looking forward to some good food! But cash only? For a restaurant in 2026?? Nah. You all have to update. It's almost 2030! For goodness sake! Took my business elsewhere. read more

I stopped into this quaint restaurant in Big Bear Lake today for dinner. It's a nice little restaurant cutely decorated. I'm a fan of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup and there was very good. It hit the spot. I enjoyed it very much. The service was friendly and professional and very quick. I would definitely stop here again and try some of the other delicious things they have on the menu. read more

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The food here at the teddy bear restaurant was great. I highly recommend it. I had eggs and hashbrowns along with a biscuit and gravy. Everything was good, though the biscuit was a little dry. My wife had a Belgian waffle. The food all looked much better in person than I've seen in pictures in the reviews. It was quite busy, because it was Father's Day and there was a wait, but prices were reasonable. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Two eggs, hashbrowns, biscuits, and gravy. - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This is a go to spot for us when we're staying at our house here in Big Bear. Like most of the local favorites it's a small building packed with big flavor! The service is always good and you cannot find better comfort food on a cold snowy day!!! The inside is rustic and reminds me of a mountain cabin . You will almost always be told it's an hour plus wait, but have no fear and a little patience. More often than not people will go somewhere else and you will be at a table in no time as you will move right up the waiting list. read more

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The wait here can be an two hour wait easily if you come on the weekend. I didn't eat pancakes or the pie, so it's possible those are good and this could've deserved a higher score. I ordered the Spanish omelette, and everything on my plate was very average. Nothing was bad, but I wouldn't wait more than 20 minutes for this meal. The staff was friendly, this place is cash only so keep that in mind and parking is limited. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Good but was hoping for better. My wife got a pot roast with fries and a side of salad. I got their country fried chicken steak with mashed potatos. The pot roast was pretty good. The chicken steak was very meh. If I were to do this again, I might sub out the country fried chicken steak with chicken pot pie. Their apple pie must be popular because it was out when we wanted a slice. This place is cash only, so come prepared. read more

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A little disappointed with the salad, good variety of lettuces but no other vegetables. The pot roast has a great flavor but you do not get anything with it, meaning carrots, onions or potatoes. They do give you a choice of potato but if you are looking for traditional pot roast meal, this is not it. Good service and a cute cozy vibe with good seating outside when warmer read more

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Food was solid. Service was meh. We kept being told that we were up next but kept waiting and waiting and waiting. Ignored lots of times by the staff. Nice little restaurant in downtown but apparently not enough seating. Not very many parking spots so you may have to find street or public parking. We eventually ordered to go. We got the country fried steak which was good but what you'd expect. But the eggs Benedict was another story. That was definitely the highlight. Done to perfection. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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What a cozy and delicious breakfast joint. Located in the downtown village in Big Bear. Please know it's cash only but they do have an ATM if needed. They also have a private parking lot. No dogs allowed inside. The portions were large. I was only able to finish half of my country fried streak. The gravy is absolutely delicious and rich. This is a great place to stop for a warm hearty meal after a chilly day. And the service is fairly fast for a place that serves such hearty large portions. I would definitely come again the next time I come to Big Bear. read more

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Great place for lunch! Didn't try their breakfast but I'm sure it's consistent with its afternoon. Great food, good service. Love the small and quaint atmosphere. If you don't know what to get I would suggest the lemon caper chicken if you want to feel healthier but the chicken pot pie if you want to go for one of the heartiest meals on the mountain. read more

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Came in late Monday morning, place was full but was able to get a table. Cash only, atm on site charges $2.50 convenience fee. Ordered quickly and food came out in 6-10 minutes. Service was just ok. Tried the smoked pastrami meal, shortstacks of strawberry & choco chip pancakes & a hot chocolate for $46. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Everything in the picture is chicken pot pie, pot roast, French fries, tomato soup, and cornbread. Pot pie crust was very dry along with the cornbread. Tomato soup tastes like it was out of a can and was served warm not hot. Unfortunately the best item was the French fries, they were very fresh and crispy. Everyone has their own opinion and this is mine. Try at your own risk. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Chicken pot pie, cornbread, French fries, pot roast, tomato soup. - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Teddy Bear Restaurant is one of our favorite places to dine at for breakfast & lunch when visiting Big Bear. They have overall great services from checking in to dining in. The staff are nice and attentive! One thing to note is that the restaurant is cash only, they do have an ATM at the restaurant to take cash out for a small fee. The restaurant has a cozy and warm feel to it with a welcoming vibe! I ordered a turkey avocado melt sandwich, which came with an option of soup, salad or fries. My dish was very tasty, and I look forward to resorting it again! read more

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What We Ordered: -1/2 Grilled Cheese with French Fries $7.89 -Pastrami Burger with French Fries $19.69 -Pastrami Hash and Eggs with Biscuit and Gravy (0.69 Each) $18.38 -Cinnamon French Toast $14.99 -Bear's Best with French Fries $19.69 We visited Teddy Bear for a late lunch after arriving in Big Bear Lake. We went to play mini golf first because it was too early to check into our Airbnb. The kids were very hungry, so we finished our round a few holes early. The mini golf "loss" meant we had to buy lunch! We tried another popular diner that was closer, but they stopped taking dine-in orders, so we drove to Teddy Bear. It wasn't busy since it was a bit later for lunch. I asked our waitress for recommendations, and she suggested the Pastrami Hash and Cinnamon French Toast. I upgraded my Pastrami Hash with a Biscuit and Gravy for $0.69, but it was unmemorable and I didn't finish it. The Pastrami Hash, however, was great, and I highly recommend it. The Cinnamon French Toast was also excellent - sweet but not overly so, with a delicious, gooey center like a cinnamon roll. My wife ordered the Pastrami Burger, which was quite good, and I also recommend it if you're not in the mood for breakfast all day! You won't be disappointed. My sister ordered the Bear's Best (slow-cooked shredded beef on sourdough with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and onions). She said it was less than satisfactory and a bit dry, but I can't personally recommend it since I didn't try it. She was the only one who didn't enjoy her meal. I also loved that they used crushed ice for the drinks; my Mr. Pibb was perfect. Overall, I was very impressed with the food at Teddy Bear, and I would definitely return! P.S. Just a heads-up, Teddy Bear is cash-only, so bring your cash money! read more

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Cash only but they have an ATM. We were a party of 7 and ordered several different dishes but unfortunately all were bland. I hate wasting food but we left with most of the food uneaten. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Glad we stopped by this place for breakfast. Reviews were all good which makes it even better. We originally stopped by another place but they happened to not be pet friendly even though it was posted on their page. This place is perfectly located right in the heart of town. Also it was great that we were walking distance from it. There's a small parking lot but in the area there street parking or public lots scattered. First off, it's CASH ONLY. Signs posted and an ATM machine located right inside by the restrooms. You check in with hostess, for a Monday morning it was an about a 10 minute wait. There's inside seating and a bar area as well as separate dining area near the patio. Patio area is pretty big with covered seating. Nick who took care of us was very sweet. Menu wise, you scan it from the QR code on the table. They pretty much have everything but as it was breakfast, needed some kind of egg dish. Also the orange juice was reasonable for the size was given. Went with one of the omelette with turkey and served with their O' Brien potatoes (house potatoes) and upgraded to a biscuit and gravy and cinnamon corn bread. Both an additional fee. Also the ham sandwiches with a side of tomatoes. Plus an additional side of onion rings. Food was quite good for breakfast and didn't take long to arrive. The onion rings were crispy and served with ranch. Both the biscuits and gravy and cinnamon corn bread were excellent. I could just eat that all day. Service was really nice. Everyone was friendly down to the host and all the workers. Ended up pretty full so we didn't get to try their pies as they're known for it. It did look good inside the glass case. Now that we know about this place, we definitely be back for another meal. read more

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One good thing is the portions are huge! The chocolate pancake filled the entire plate. But the rest of the food came out either overcooked or cold. This place sure gets lots of traffic and I'm not sure why. Pass next time we're in town. read more

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Maybe I'm being a little unfair here. Food was very good, good portions and very tasty. Prices were reasonable. Environment is nice and old school. Service was fine. The problem? I'm ok with them only taking cash as it sort of matches the old fashioned vibe, but then why can't we have a menu? I hate those silly little QR codes glued to the tables. I don't want to sit peering at a tiny menu on my phone. read more

Great spot in Big Bear for comfort food! Portions are huge definitely come hungry. Everything we ordered was warm, hearty, and tasted like true diner-style home cooking. Service was friendly and the place has that cozy mountain vibe that makes you feel right at home. Perfect stop after exploring the area. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Had to try this spot located in the downtown Big Bear Village. On a Sunday morning we ended up turning our breakfast plans into lunch after a surprising one-hour wait. I suspect we were overlooked on the list and unless I spoke up we might have seen folks seated after us who arrived later. I believe in giving grace, so I didn't complain outwardly but the overall flow felt disorganized. Once seated inside, it took about 15 minutes for the waiter to come by and take our drink order. Its cash only which isn't a deal-breaker for me, but it's worth noting for budgeting on the fly. For the food, I ordered a bacon burger out of sheer hunger and we shared a cinnamon apple pancake to split the wait. The burger arrived with a soggy bun and didn't leave a memorable impression. The pancake, however was the bright spot--delightfully tasty. My photos aren't great because I almost forgot to snap them totally my fault not the restaurant's. Given this visit and the overall experience I'm unlikely to head back on my next Big Bear trip, though I'm sure others may have better luck depending on the day and time. If only the service could race as fast as the cinnamon spiced scent of those pancakes this place might become a comforting repeat stop. For now bring cash if you'd like to avoid the ATM fee and consider visiting earlier to hopefully catch better flow and shorter wait times. read more

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It's ok. I don't know why all the long lines maybe there's not much other options here. I really was disappointed and I don't understand the hype. read more

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I chose to try this place because of its name and now we can't wait to go back. The food is comforting and perfect on a cold day. Well actually any day. We ended up ordering a piece of every pie they had with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The pecan pie, the Apple pie, and blueberry pie were all amazing. There was one more that was like more tart that looked like blueberry but maybe was boysenberry. That one was just ok. I am missing their chicken noodle soup and chicken pot pie. If I wasn't so far away, I'd regular go back for both of those. read more

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Busy on weekends, we waiting about 2.5hrs to get seated. Once we got seating the staff was nice, but they weren't really attentive. We only saw our waitress twice. The food was alright, the cinnamon cornbread was interesting, & i did like how they have the syrup for the pancakes warmed up. My friend ordered a hot chocolate & the handle to the mug was cracked. The back side where we were seated wasn't the cutest, it felt a bit dirty & felt as if it may have been a storage room at some point. The other side of the restaurant was cute tho! That's where I hoped we'd be seated. read more

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The Tomatoe Soup was excellent thick & rich in flavor, so good I was remptedto ask for a second serving but Wai r Ed to see the real size of the rave on the chicken pot pie. THE CHICKEN POT PIE**** WOW*** so big , hot. Meatÿ full of vegetables* OMG in this case size matters enormous & deliciousness with every bite not disappointed at all no more room for an extra bowl of soup. What will I get on my next visit? The service was top of the line, my glass never went empty everybody very attentive. The place was packed not lacking for business. Keep up the excellent service. Food etc read more

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This was our first time at Teddy Bear Restaurant and we are so glad we found it! Our server Emiliano gave us the best service. I asked him what he recommended and he did not hesitate to provide options, share detail of ingredients and provided side options. My husband and I both took his recommendations. I ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich, and husband ordered the chicken pot pie ,which like Emiliano said " it's the size of a football"! Since we were so happy with dinner we asked what he recommended for dessert . He shared all options and then gave us top 3 . We ended up taking the boysenberry pie and it is the best pie I have ever had! Overall we left so satisfied and so impressed with everything. We thanked Emiliano, he let us know all the specials and invited us to come back to try the breakfast . We sure will ! We suggest you do too! read more

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This review is mainly for the service but the food was delicious! Perfectly cooked and came out in great timing! They have a ton of options for anything you're craving. We brought our 2 labs that don't really go out often. So when we saw the. Patio open we just went back there to get out of the way without realizing how rude that was to not check in at the front. Our server was so kind and understanding. Luckily there wasn't a wait so we didn't cut anyone but didn't make us feel bad. I don't think we were even her table but she helped us out no problem. Decent sized patio that had tons of dogs coming through. read more

After a day of snowboarding grilling cheese with a bowl of tomato soup was perfect to eat. The bread was perfectly toasted and the amount of cheese was amazing. The tomato soup wasn't over powering. It brought me back to childhood days. Dipping that grill cheese with every bite. Perfection. Waitress was super nice and welcoming. It was nice little diner style. Only thing that might be a con it's cash only. But they do have an ATM in the lobby. So that's a plus. Definitely a spot I return when I visit Big Bear again. read more

This place is CASH ONLY, so be prepared! They do have an ATM available in the lobby if you need it. This place was so worth it! The portions of their food were big and the ingredients tasted high quality! This place had such a cozy local dinner feel, and had the cutest bear decorations. I went with a large good and every single person throughly enjoyed their meals. I personally got the veggie burger and it was pretty basic but still tasty. Their fries had a good flavor and texture! Lightly crunchy exterior with a soft center. The staff was very friendly and understanding. I had originally ordered their tomato soup as a side for my burger and as they handed it to me I asked if it was vegetarian because I had forgot to ask earlier. They had informed me that it was not vegetarian and happily changed my side to fries instead. I really appreciate them being accommodating! It was such a pleasant experience eating here, so if you get a chance, you should check it out! read more

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Quick trip to ski at Snow Summit this weekend with my son and friends led us to a search for a solid breakfast Sunday morning. Teddy Bear Restaurant was listed #3 on Yelp for breakfast so we figured it would be a great option since it was also in the Village area where we could walk around for a bit after before heading home. Being a busy weekend, due to all the fresh snow from the prior week, we expected a little wait. Upon arrival the lot was full so we drove a couple streets over and parked in the Village free public parking lot. Meanwhile we dropped my son, Cole, and his girlfriend to check us in. By the time we walked over, we could tell it was going to be a little bit of a wait, due to so many people waiting outside in the adjacent lot. Cole said they quoted 30/40 minutes. He went to walk around while we waited for our name to be called. Meanwhile, it was quite the adventure hanging in the lot. People don't like to look for parking I guess as numerous giant vehicles and a massive truck kept kept us all entertained in watching them try to navigate and park in tiny spots, with people everywhere and banks of snow. One huge truck was incredible close to smashing into the truck next to it and the people inside that truck weren't happy. After about 40 minutes our name was called and the parking lot entertainment came to an end. But before we went in, I was thinking how this place needs a phone based check-in system. I would have happily walked the Village for 40 minutes vs. blocking the lot uncomfortably with 30 other people - keep in mind it's covered in dirty parking lot snow and tons of cars coming in and out and a few trying to park in spots way too small. Not the greatest spot to hang. That said, we'd waited and we were ready to eat. The #3 Yelp rating and some dude who walked about 20 minutes before our name was called and said 'it's worth the wait', got our expectations up. Although he said the Bison Burger was awesome, come to find out there is no Bison Burger. We tried to put our investigation caps on but nothing on the menu sounded close to 'Bison' and the waitress confirmed they didn't offer one, haha. We all ordered and drinks came out quickly. I had an OJ and coffee. The OJ was fine, nothing special. Although I did ask for a small and the waitress didn't say anything about sizes and proceeded to being me a rather big OJ. The coffee was weak. More like dark tea than coffee. Not great. And the mugs looked to be personalized with the Teddy Bear name but they were worn and mine was missing or rubbed off completely. The water and OJ cups were plastic and worn as well. Def years of wear and tear - prob time to replace them. Breakfast was a 3 for me but in Big Bear I give it a four. Nothing against Big Bear but in the past I haven't found anywhere that wows me. I had the egg breakfast and ordered over easy with bacon, house potatoes (instead of hashbrowns) and I ordered biscuits and gravy (instead of toast). Two problems - eggs over easy were liquidy and white - not cooked enough. The toast came out instead of the biscuits and it was a little burnt black on opposite side which they flipped down. They were busy so I didn't ask to fix it. But, I did realize later they upcharged for the biscuits and gravy and I had wished I'd had that instead as the toast wasn't great. Overall, I can tell it's a popular place there due to the crowds - and because it's been there for quite some time. Two takeaways: Make your staffs job better by investing in a simple mobile text system when your table is ready so people can check in and get an update to show up 10 min before. That way they can explore the Village instead of blocking the entrance and parking lot. It makes for happier customers too. Replaced used and old dishware. You charge plenty to keep your basics clean and presentable. Service was fine. Meal was okay. Eggs not great. Bacon soggy :( And didn't get my biscuits and gravy. So, actually, reversing my initial take on giving and 4 and instead sticking with my gut rating of 3. I know it was a busy weekend but all in all I think you can do better and I hope my review helps you improve and get plenty more 5s as I believe you have it in you. read more

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To start, this place has the most lack-luster service I've experienced in quite some time. (We had a similar experience when we came a year ago) We came for breakfast and our waiter was very unattentive - and it was not busy when we got here. We literally only saw him when he came to get our order, when the food came out. I actually had to go ask the host for our check. When taking our order, my girlfriend asked him about what the pie selection was and he said "They are in the display case, you can go pick anything you want." - Are you F-in kidding me!!? (We want to know what they are and what the best one is!) So the reason for the 2 stars is because I am so angry about the shit service here! For the food - we got the Pastrami Hash & Eggs and the quality and portion of the food was 5 star, but everything good about our meal was severely diminished by the passive aggressive neglect of our server. Thanks buddy, I doubt we will be coming back here because there are plenty of other restaurants that are happy we came in and are excited to serve us! read more

I have a feeling this place is discriminatory and needs to be shut down for health and food safety. It's disgusting and I had to wipe my dogs feet after. Could use a shut down and a proper deep clean cus your employees clearly don't care. Just because you're one of the few places to eat, doesn't mean you get to treat people badly. The food was subpar at best. I had a side salad with my burger and the salad looked to be from a bag - lettuce and pieces of carrot, nothing else. Burger could've been better too. We came here bc it says it's dog friendly. But they weren't very friendly My dog was excited and just had gotten out of a long car ride. We went out to the patio through the restaurant and he barked a couple times... didn't seem like anyone reacted to it and no he wasn't barking AT customers. This woman with glasses and dark brown curly hair came over and was honestly pretty rude with her delivery of "we can't have dogs barking at customers they're getting scared." She looked to be a server but she wasn't our server. First she was rudely telling that to another customer who had walked in with her dog that also just needed a minute to settle, but I knew she was talking about us. I let her know it was our dog and she repeated herself with the negative tone again like she was very annoyed by us. We considered leaving bc it didn't seem like a dog friendly place at all but my mother in law has a bad leg so we just needed to sit down somewhere and grab a quick bite. The server could've been more polite to people just walking in for the first time. Dogs are going to bark. He just needed to settle in and needed a few minutes. Again, the female server was so rude and it left a bad taste in my mouth the whole time. Dogs bark. It's like telling babies not to cry bc it's disturbing other customers. Or don't take dogs.. idk. Her tone was just so off putting. Bc she was so abrasive toward the other diner who was Asian and myself it passed my mind if this place allows for racism in their service. After reading another review saying this place denied a dad and a kid with a service dog dine in saying "we don't serve your kind" left me speechless which is why I wonder if prejudice and discrimination is well and alive at Teddy Bear Restaurant. Cus if so that's crazy in 2025. The only saving grace was our server Issreal. Very nice, FRIENDLY, and attentive. He was the only person at least flashing a smile and seemingly pleasant. He's the only reason we left a 25% tip. Also the bees outside on the patio were flying all over our food. The next table to us ended up all standing up and finishing their meal early. The bees actually got into their food. So if you're allergic to bee stings like me, I'd sit indoors. Honestly if most of the team at this place are looking so miserable and perhaps overworked, management is doing something wrong. Please clean the restaurant up.. or at least the bathrooms. I've seen public subway bathrooms cleaner than theirs. Will not be recommending or coming back. read more

The food is delicious and the servings are huge! My pancakes were amazing, they were so fluffy and delicious. The pancakes were so big they needed their own plate lol. Everything was good. Service was good our server Jamie was sweet. I believe they only accept cash. Prices are on the higher side. read more

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always a good time here! ambiance is lovely and the food is always delicious and big portions! i will say, it is slightly annoying that they only have QR code menus yet are a cash only restaurant. little ironic, but worth the inconvenience to visit!! read more

Took a trip up to big bear, scrolled through tik tok and through Yelp to find a good breakfast restaurant. HEADS UP THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY!!! We went during a weekend day, so there was not a line to get seated and the staff were somewhat welcoming. I ordered the chicken fried steak with eggs and hashbrowns. The inside the restaurant it's a cute little diner that can accommodate a decent amount of people. This country fried steak to me was a lot better than the other breakfast place that I went to. Overall great food and I loved the diner vibes read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Inside the restaurant - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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