Not every review is written because of a bad experience--sometimes you write one because a place…read moretruly exceeds your expectations. That was definitely the case here. My husband and I were returning from a hiking weekend with our two doggies when we searched for a pet-friendly place to have lunch. Google suggested Farmhouse 78, and we are so glad it did. At first, I didn't notice the outdoor patio, so I went inside to ask. From the moment I walked through the door, every employee was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made me feel valued as a customer and even offered to let us dine inside with our dogs. Out of respect for other guests, we chose to sit outside on their lovely patio. Everything about this place was wonderful--the cleanliness, the atmosphere, the service, and how quickly our food arrived. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. My husband had the pork sandwich, and I ordered the cheeseburger with French fries. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and homemade. When I went inside to pay, I had the pleasure of meeting Cyndie at the register. I told her how impressed we were with our experience, and she was just as warm and friendly as everyone else we encountered. If you're visiting Santa Ysabel, do yourself a favor and stop by Farmhouse 78. Great food, wonderful people, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

We had high hopes this place would improve... but nope. This was my second visit--and definitely my…read morelast. I even brought friends who had never been here before, thinking it could become one of our regular stops when we're out hitting the trails. Instead, it left a bad taste in everyone's mouth... and not just from the food. Waitress: Where do I even start. She claimed she was hard of hearing--but her attitude spoke loud and clear. Tossing menus on the table, aggressively slamming salsa down, and getting snarky over being off because our party count was off by one person. Seriously? It took two seconds to adjust the table, but apparently that was just too much. Yes, she technically did her job... but with such a cold, unwelcoming, and rigid attitude that it made the whole experience uncomfortable. What really stood out? We were there first and ready to order, yet she chose to take care of every smaller table that came in after us. No communication, no "I'll be right with you," nothing. Just ignored. Basic courtesy clearly isn't part of the service here. And trust me--I used to be a waitress. I handled large parties all the time and actually communicated with my tables. It's not that hard. Honestly, if gratuity hadn't already been forced onto the bill, she would've gotten $0. The only pleasant person we encountered was the busser--quick, friendly, and actually seemed like he wanted to be there. Maybe swap their roles, because he outperformed her by a mile. Food: Let's talk about the food... if that's what we're calling it. Everything came out cold. Not "warm-ish," not "could be hotter"... just straight up cold. It felt like our plates were sitting under a heat lamp for way too long before making it to the table. One "white" friend asked to have her meal fixed--fine, no problem. But when another "Hispanic" friend asked the same thing? Suddenly there was attitude, menu slamming, and mumbling under her breath. So... what exactly was the difference? Why the inconsistency and hostility? If the kitchen is that backed up, maybe management should step in and help instead of letting food die in the window. Just a thought. Final Thoughts: This place had potential... but that waitress single-handedly ruined it. We'll be taking our group (and our money) elsewhere--Dudley's Bakery is looking like a much better option moving forward. I usually bring large groups out here, so this isn't a small loss. Unfortunately, if this is the level of service they're okay with, this place isn't going to improve anytime soon. At this point, it's less "Farmhouse charm" and more "junky barn energy."

This location is outside of Julian so it's not as busy. They have pies you can get in slices or…read morewhole pies to purchase. All of their pies are so good but my favorite is the apple berry crumb with vanilla ice cream on top. I love the crumb on top of the pie since it adds a nice texture. Their pies are all super delicious and service is great.

Honestly one of the best apple pies I've ever had! The crust is perfectly flaky, the filling is…read morewarm and flavorful, and it's just the right level of sweetness. Adding a scoop of ice cream takes it to another level such a perfect combo. You can really taste the quality and freshness in every bite. Seating inside is a bit small, but they do have outdoor dining which is great. Service is fast and efficient too.

Trays full of fresh bread of different varieties, whole pies, a case full of beautiful desserts and…read morebaked goods, plus an excellent lineup of sandwiches, the only problem is what to pick. This has become a go-to spot post-hike in the area and always is the treat I look forward to. On my most recent visit I had the BLT which had avocado, an egg, and chipotle mayo on brioche - hit the spot. Each sandwich comes on a different type of bread, which adds to the flavor profiles for each. Sometimes places just put it all on wheat or sourdough, but I like how the bread is paired to add to the sandwich. There's seating inside and out and always plenty of parking, though I can imagine on the weekend, it's more competitive. Although the spot has been around for a while, I just recently got introduced to it on enthusiastic recommendations from others, so I pass that enthusiastic recommendations onto you.

I read that the owner of the French Gourmet bought Dudley's and promised not to make any changes to…read morethe baked goods.  That does not appear to be the case.  We showed up at 1pm on Wednesday and it was quiet.  In the past there was a big lunch crowd and the shelves were full of fresh baked breads and pies.   Supposedly, breads are baked every other day now.  I bought a loaf of Hawaiian sweet bread and it was at least a day old.  I suspect more like 2 days old.  The outside was starting to get hard while just the center was soft.  There was an aroma of bread sitting around for a while.  King's Hawaiian bread from Costco has a fresher aroma and has a fresher more vibrant flavor while you get twice as much bread for the price. Maggie misses the fresh baked fruit bars and were soft and full of sweet fruit flavor.  Cashier told us they are only baked on Saturday now.  We touched the fruit bars and they were all hard from sitting around half the week.  It's sad as we loved stopping here after a trip to Julian for fresh baked treats and Doc Brown's Root Beer.  Looks like we will have to buy all our baked treats at one of the Julian bakeries like Apple Alley that bakes their pies every morning.  https://www.hungryones.com/2021/10/apple-alley-bakery/ Staff was nice and efficient.

Had a first company come bye and do a crappy job at a old house we stayed in lakeside this company…read morecame and did a walk thru asked questions and actually looked thru the house Great honest people ...much respect to this company and Mr. Darren.

The electrician I used to repair our breaker had relatively quick turnaround time, appeared…read moreknowledgeable, and worked with a sense of urgency.

Smooth service and transparent price. Respond to the message is very quick and helpful .read more

I highly recommend using this company. Their customer service was outstanding and the technician…read morewas very professional. They really work with you and appreciate your business.

Great experience working with EPOCH Surveying & Mapping. They were quick to respond and…read moreprofessional throughout the entire process. Nicholas took the time to speak with me over the phone and clearly answered all of my questions. The proposal was detailed and easy to understand, and there were no surprises. They provided clear documentation and were responsive even after payment when I had follow-up questions about my property line. Overall, very professional and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend them.

Quick response, fast quote and reasonable...Nicholas allowed me to tag along while he helped…read moreidentify my property lines. I was able to ask allot of questions about property lines and potential disputes since he has allot of experience. I learned allot and the piece of mind knowing my true property lines is priceless. I would recommend!

Eric did a great job running power to my backyard. He installed a new 20-amp circuit from my main…read morepanel, extended conduit along the rear fence, and added a weatherproof outlet box exactly where I needed it for future backyard projects. The work was clean, professional, and completed at a fair price. Communication was excellent throughout the process, and he took the time to explain everything before getting started. It's clear he takes pride in his work and does things the right way. I would definitely use Power On Electric again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable electrician.

Eric upgraded our panel from 100 amp to 200 amp and installed an EV charger. Everything went super…read moresmoothly and he walked us through the whole process. Definitely recommend him for any of your electric needs!

Answered quickly and Very Friendly I will be checking back…read moreto find a female pup. Very Nice owner.

Beautiful frenchies! I met and bought my stunning puppy from them. Lovely family, very…read moreknowledgeable, and willing to put up with new puppy owners questions and concerns! :)

I needed an experienced low voltage person to make sense of my homes networking box. Home Smart was…read morequick to get back to me and showed up when they said they would. Work was done quickly and expertly!

The original project was difficult. It required fixing a gate call-box that worked wirelessly. I…read morehad tried other professionals but to no avail. Manuel came a spent almost a full day trying everything. He was unsuccessful. He recommended fixing the problem by running a wire to the power source. Long and short of it, it took three days to complete what should have taken a few hours. Manuel remained upbeat and optimistic throughout. At the end he didn't even ask for more money, which I ended up readily giving because he truly deserved it. I recommend Home Smart Electric without reservations for quality, price and overall reliability and performance.