I have passed by Coal Bunker for weeks. I finally got to try it today! It did not disappoint. The restaurant is beautiful. It has rail train vibes inside. It's got rustic charm. I love the attention to detail. It's on Main Street in Fallbrook. The service is friendly. The waitresses are so nice and attentive, they give great recommendations. The food is delicious! I've never had stuffed avocado before, it was fresh and tasty. The avocado was perfect and the seasoning in the stuffing is elevated. My husband loved his chili cheeseburger. The baked potato skins were my favorite! We will be back! read more

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The service was excellent and so was the food! We had the pretzel bites first. The bread was delicious.... And then a burger with regular mac and cheese. Both very good. The burger was cooked perfectly. Their ranch is 10/10 and the star of the show that has no photo because we ate it way too fast... the bread budding. Next time I'm getting one all for myself! read more

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Great burgers and crispy fries! The outside seating was convenient for our dog. They also brought water for our dog :) Service was good on a Wednesday evening as the only people outside. We will be coming back. read more

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Great food and they were so sweet with our overtired boys. We loved the burgers and atmosphere.

This place is really cute. They have some nice job. The appetizers were good between the table we had the pretzels, nachos and potato skins. I think my favorite was the skins. I had the creamy Tuscan chicken. It was delicious really flavorful. The burger with habanero was eaten and said to be really spicy. The house salad is my only negative. It co sister of ice berg lettuce, the halves of cherry or grape tomatoes and 3-4 slivers of red onion. Other than that everything was great. read more

We were seated very quickly as it was not crowded at all. The lemonade was delicious as it is made in house. The Mac and cheese with chicken was something new I tried and really enjoyed it! Unfortunately it did make my bridesmaid sick as she ordered the same thing as me. Another one of my bridesmaids ordered salmon that she talked about the rest of our trip to Cali. She LOVED the salmon she said it was the best salmon she has had in a very very long time. The ambiance is cool with an old miner railroad town feel. The service was okay our server was nice but the one helping to serve the food was a little rude. read more

The Coal Bunker - Lemonade - American Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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Came back here again when I visited my daughter. I know it's one of her favorites and it's pretty much one of mine when I go to Fallbrook. Cute place with good vibes. Our server took our order right away. Friendly guy. We ordered for the table pretzel bites. Omg those were really tasty melt in your mouth bites of heaven! It came with nacho cheese sauce I ordered the wedge salad with pesto chicken. I love wedge salads, and this was probably one of my favorites. It doesn't look too big until you actually cut it up and I only got the half salad, which is plenty especially since I got the chicken with it. We shared the bread pudding which was very good. Thank you Coal Bunker. My tummy did a happy dance read more

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No seed oils!! Husband got a wedge salad and he loved it! I got shepherd's pie, it needed more condiments to enhance the Flavor, but we will be back! read more

Ate here after my son had an away game at the local high school in Fallbrook. Cute place! Looks small from the outside but surprisingly big inside. We ordered sandwiches: the Rueben, the Bunker Club and the chicken melt sandwiches and all were very tasty. Good atmosphere, attentive waiters, quick turnaround of food and good portions. Highly recommend. read more

Great food, friendly service ...a little slow to seat on weekends without a host/hostess (plus they can't see you waiting from dining room, so they seem to forget who and how long). Still, would return for a casual and cozy night out in Fallbrook with heartwarming food made from scratch. read more

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They have a side kitchen at Fallbrook youth baseball fields. That's where I had the chicken stuffed avocado and when I say it was gone in 10 seconds flat, it was gone quick. The flavors with the ranch tasted amazing when I got there I got the last one or I would've bought about four more. If you're ever in the area or at Fallbrook youth baseball fields, you must try it. It's behind field three next to the snack bar. read more

The Coal Bunker - Chicken ranch stuffed avocado - American Near Me - Fallbrook, California

Great food good portion size. The ambiance is really rustic and kinda family cabin feel. The kitchen is pretty fast but there was only on server when we came in with a large party. Would eat here again if we are in the neighborhood read more

Wedge salad is the best I've ever tasted Privacy, excellent service. Great ambience.. away read more

My first experience and will return. I had the Coal Bunker Burger. The burger was good. Cooked well, topped nicely standard farm to table style. But the showstopper was the wedge salad. The perfect amount of dressing and toppings. Crispy iceberg wedges. Can be ordered in half or full order. of The Tuscan chicken also had amazing flavors. read more

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A group of six of us were there today for lunch. The eating area was roomy, with not too many tables/chairs, so it was not crowded. There is a good mix of booths, tables, and high-top tables along with a bar. The beer selection is very extensive, with beers from all over, many of which I have not heard of. I had the buffalo chicken mac & cheese. It was very good. The noodles were not overdone and very tasty. I liked the chicken, but the spicy sauce overpowered the cheese. The flavor of the mac & cheese can easily stand by itself. Also, the serving size was perfect for me, I was satiated when I left. There are several other mac & cheese dishes, I look forward to returning to try the others. Mac & cheese is not just for kids anymore. read more

The Coal Bunker - Buffalo Chicken mac & cheese - American Near Me - Fallbrook, California

Service was very good but we will be removing the Coal Bunker from our Airbnb/VRBO Guidebook. We didn't love the food the first time we tried it, not long after opening. Wanting to support local, we tried it again last night. Again, great service, beet salad was good but I couldn't eat much of the Mac with Buffalo chicken and the pastrami sandwich was a big disappointment. We really do appreciate that the emphasis is on homemade and healthy ingredients (pastrami for one). The Mac states 4 cheeses but underneath the inedible buffalo chicken, barely a cheese taste and watery. We are not happy about removing a local place from our guidebook but we also care about our guests and don't wish to send them to a not great place. Glad you are supported by so many locals. Wishing you the best. Truly. read more

Food is eclectic menu. Service is impeccable. Friendly. We live in OC but eat here every time we visit Fallbrook. read more

The Coal Bunker is an adorable and fun dining experience. It low key reminded me of Claim Jumper like the vibe just a little more updated. Food was delicious and you can tell it was made with love. The service was great. Can't wait to come back. Very happy customer. read more

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Food,service and ambiance were delicious,friendly and cozy. The peanut butter pie was a sweet surprise. The MONDAY $5.99 Magaritas were a good deal too! read more

Upon arrival, both my husband and I felt this place had a good vibe and we both had never been before. The servers were super friendly, attentive and kind. Here's where it starts to go sideways...we ordered burgers and two appetizers. We ordered the beet salad (since we love beet salads) and that thing was so small, it could be considered child-size. For the money, not worth it. We ordered the queso beef dip and that was tasty but I was too scarred by the beet salad to enjoy my queso. The queso was not hot enough and with so few tortilla chips for two people? Ok, enough of the drama. The burgers came. I ordered my burger pattie medium. It tasted burnt. It was just ok. Not something I would say would bring me back for another try. Aside from the service, this place was just meh. We're glad we tried it. May or may not want to come back. We'll see. I'd have to really like the food enough to take photos. No photos. We've lived in Fallbrook since 2014. read more

Yum. Great burger and veggie upgrade! Those are the bomb. Good food in Fallbrook is hard to find let alone locally sourced. Thank you for bringing it. read more

All the food is made completely from scratch and is very wholesome. It might be reflected in the price, but the price is definitely worth it. The environment and vibe are very nice. The servers are courteous and informative. Honestly I don't know why I don't visit here much more often. I would highly recommend it to anybody new to town or just visiting for the day. read more

Fallbrook, Ca. We happened to drive by this place and decided to have lunch here. Big and airy building with kind of a completely non decorated theme except for the entrance lobby that appears to have no function. The booths were comfy, and the remaining tables may have been obtained at a yard sale. I liked it, making a point of keeping it casual. The surprise was the food. Many menu selections, it was difficult for me to choose. Mostly comfort type American dishes and burgers. I had the Shepard Pie and it was like a generous home cooked meal. It was an excellent portion and artfully cooked, I savored every bite. The stuffed avocados are a must. We tried every variation. My favorite was the pulled pork, but really, all are delicious. Our waiter was a friendly sort who was attentive and helpful. read more

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Great food & service! Solid menu with variety for all. Even picky kids loved it. Highly recommended spot if you're in the area.

Three of us ate at Coal Bunker this past Friday. We will not return. Two of us had a salad with our meal. The salad was made with old white iceberg lettuce and some of it had brown streaks. We did not finish our salad. I had a portabella mushroom sandwich. It was sliced and kept coming off the bun. I have had these before but the mushroom was never sliced and in a gravy. One of us had a beet salad with hardly any beets. read more

A Hidden Gem with Good Food and service at reasonable prices. If you find yourself in Fallbrook and haven't stopped by coal Bunker, you're missing out on one of the best dining experiences this town has to offer. This cozy little spot delivers big on flavor, hospitality, and an interesting historical kind of vibe. Kind is like all of downtown Fallbrook. So, let's talk about the food--because Every dish is made with care, and you can taste the difference. The menu offers a mix of comfort food classics and creative specials, Mac and cheese good burgers and a wide variety of beers and wines. but if you're in town on a Tuesday, do yourself a favor - Show up for steak Night. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Coal Bunker is the kind of place that keeps you coming back. Great food, friendly faces, and a steak night that's worth planning your week around--what more could you ask for? read more

I'm a big fan of Coal Bunker. I love that it's all seed oil free and everything is made from scratch. The food is high quality and locally sourced, and even the bread for the sandwiches comes from a bakery in town. I've been here multiple times and never been disappointed. Everything I've tried has always been delicious! read more

Great food! Great service! Cozy ambience! High quality food no seed oils. no fries. fresh grated cheese and ask about their special of the season. read more

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It looks like a tiny place from the street but it's huge and the food is pretty good.

All I can say is when can I go back? Everything was amazing from the atmosphere to the food to the friendly service to Thirsty Thursday. So dang good!! read more

This used to be the home of the local newspaper paper when we moved here a long time ago. Now it's a fun place for burgers, hot dogs & Mac and cheese and other foods. From the outside it seems quite small but very roomy on inside. read more

I really like coming here, service is usually very good and sometimes we have a big party! Yesterday I had the tomato soup, a bit spicy yet very delicious! And always have to have their homemade bread pudding, it's to die for! read more

What a special place. Great service. Excellent food. Unique environment. Looking forward to going back!

We had two dogs with us so we sat at one of the outdoor tables, which are basically long tables with picnic benches for seats. Our server informed us they were busy that evening and apologized for the wait, but it was not that bad. I had a side of mac & cheese and roasted veggies. Both were on the small side, but it worked out fine as I was not that hungry; they tasted fine. My husband had the pressed chicken melt with a side Caesar salad, and it was very good. read more

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This is our favorite restaurant in Fallbrook. I always get the exact same thing when I go, The Bunker Burger. It is amazing! The burger is always cooked to perfection and seasoned well, loaded with cheese, bacon and caramelized onions. Sometimes I can't finish it, but it's still good leftover, which never happens with a burger. The bun is nice and soft and grilled & the bunker sauce is pretty good too, but I feel like the burger is great without it as well. They make all their sauces on site. The Italian vinaigrette is great on the side salad, but their homemade mac and cheese is great as well. It can't comment on many other options on their menu because I've only ever eaten the burger there. And we never take our son who is super picky because they don't have French fries or any food that he would eat on their menu. They do have some beers on tap and a pretty good selection of canned beers/drinks. I tried a rum and coke there once and their sake based spirits are a bit weird for my taste. Anyhow, service is always decent as it's a small space and you can usually catch someone's attention if you need anything. If you're lucky enough to be able to snag a booth, do it! They have two super cute and private booths with comfy cushions and there are several other seating options, a few high tops and some regular height tables as well as some bar seating if you'd like to sit up at the counter. So if you're hankering for a fat juicy burger, go check out our favorite Fallbrook restaurant, The Coal Bunker! read more

The Coal Bunker - The Bunker Burger - American Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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My bf and i absolutely inhaled every dish we got !!! For all my dawg lovers they have some PREMIUM meats !!!! And same for my mac and cheese lovers ! Perfect about of cheese , the noodle was soft but not mushy honestly id rate it a lot higher if I had the chance too , but truly 100/10 :) and customer service was amazing as well. They were so swift with taking our orders and getting them out in a timely manner !! Again 100/10. If you visit Fallbrook pls go to this cute cozy place !! They have the games on (college and professional) and each booth is very private yet not secluded lol sorry if this is all over the place read more

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Nice, quaint place. Cozy lighting (the harsh/bright lights at some restaurants is ridiculous). Food is amazing!! The fact that they do not cook with seed oils is a HUGE testament of what kind of place they want to put their name behind. The service was wonderful as well. read more

Beer was cold and service was good. For several reasons , just not a fan for me. Nice People , Ridiculous prices. Sorry , all my friends Consensus. read more

Perfect balance in the menu. Every time we've gone it's been top notch service with excellent food and a cool layout.

As you enter into the restaurant on ground level, you enter into acquaint room with antique furniture and a sign that says service upstairs. When you step upstairs you immediately entering into another time zone. Simply decorated with antique chairs and boots dated back in Time. It's a very simple, but friendly place. The waiter that served today was a very friendly young man. He was very informative when we asked him about certain dishes on the menu. I He checked in on us periodically to see if we needed anything else. This was our first time of going to this restaurant, but we went here for several reasons. First of all, it was a restaurant in our community so we wanted to support our community here in Fallbrook. Secondly, we've heard so much about the service and food, we wanted to talk about it on Yelp. I look forward to visiting this restaurant again. read more

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