Cute little bakery located in idyllwild! The food/bakery items are on the pricier side.. however we did enjoy the live music and the garden like patio. It was a nice stop after a morning of hiking in the area. Overall the food itself was a little too expensive for what it was.. my mom and her friend had the soup of the day which was basically just chili and cheese (nothing really special) while my husband had a simple BLT (also nothing really special) and I had the blueberry pie (which was cute but really just a pie). We spent over 50 dollars on those items which is honestly WAY overpiced in my opinion but then again we still enjoyed our time. Cute place in general :) read more

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We ordered the soup and sandwich combo. Sandwich was basic but tasty the soup was cheddar and broccoli pretty good. Service was good, lots going on for a small place. Pretty small place but did have outdoor seating. We did also order hot coffee that was good as well. read more

The Sunflower - Outdoor seating - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

All I have to say is I can't believe this place closed. We would go there every day when we would visit. So disappointing, we loved their food and especially their peach pie. Place was always busy, great ambiance too! read more

We went in March of 2024 visiting to get out of the city, forgot to post my review. But this place was so cute, I love sunflowers so we had to stop in for breakfast. We both got a breakfast burrito, both were very delicious! The wait wasn't too long and the cashier was super friendly. They had large outside with tables and chairs, and oh yah pet friendly ;) saw bunch of dogs having fun with their owners. read more

The Sunflower - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Stopped by as we were walking through Idyllwild and are super glad we did! First of all the owner was absolutely lovely and service was fast and friendly. Their brownie and their blueberry muffin were fantastic! Highly recommend the brownie. Someone behind us said we were lucky they weren't sold out as people come to Idyllwild just to get a bunch of them and you can see why. Super gooey, rich, and overall fantastic. It's a cute little place with outdoor seating outback (part is covered and there are heaters). It's attached to a parking lot so no worries there. read more

The Sunflower - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Tiny mountain town bakery/café with a relaxed vibe and outdoor seating only, on the patio or in nature as the backyard. Plenty of parking. Tasty breakfast menu and pastries. Good coffee. Don't expect much alteration to the menu or brown sugar for your coffee. Your meals are served in a to go compostable container. I sat on the patio overlooking the woods, surrounded by nature all the while listening to a wonderful local artist strumming lovely classic and original Country songs on his guitar. I ordered the scrambled eggs with one extra egg (3 instead of 2), avocado, country potatoes and 2 slices of wheat bread. The eggs were fluffy and everything tasted great. I enjoyed my coffee. The lady manager/Owner was friendly and helpful. The young female assistant on the other hand had a little bit of an attitude. Thus the 4 instead of 5 Stars. Pricing is reasonable. If you ever go to the wonderful little town of Idyllwild Pine-Cove, be sure to try The Sunflower. read more

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I took a day trip to Illywild with my mom and sister for Mother's Day because getaways are a must! My mom is a coffee lover! She enjoys going to new coffee places and bakeries. I found The Sunflower in a quick Yelp search. She ordered a latte and a danish. They did not have a regular danish by the time we arrived. So she went with the peach one. Danish is something she hardly eats. She took one bite and fell in love. I finished eating the rest of it. It was big and every bite was worth it. Having sweets is not bad if you have them in moderation and don't eat them often. read more

I almost don't wanna write about this place, because I wanna keep it all to myself... I found this place by accident, and it was the happiest accident I've ever had. When I tell you, I had the best brownies in my life, I am not kidding when I say I went back and got three more to take home. I'm almost considering coming up here at least once a month just to stock up on some brownies. They were so delicious, firm yet gooey at the same time, had a little bit of chocolate chips, and a light layer of powdered sugar. The staff was super helpful with recommendations, and we're very friendly and quick with service. There's a really cute back patio, live music playing, and a clean bathroom available for any tourist in the area. Would definitely return here in a heartbeat. read more

This hidden little bakery was a nice find. Next time I will try breakfast here. I grabbed a buttery tart to go and it was delicious. Until next time! read more

This review is several months late but alas here we are. I ordered a sheet cake for my partner's birthday in October 2024. Chef Janie was very thoughtful and communicative. I gave her about four days and ordered it ahead of time. I went to pick it up and met Janie in person for the first time and she was a delight! The building itself is super cute and the ambiance is boho chic. All the coffee and pastries looked great. Definitely going back the next time I'm in Idyllwild. read more

The Sunflower - Birthday sheet cake - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

7$ + tax for a small Peanut butter brownie that was so raw . Don't charge customers so much if you can't even cook your goods properly . read more

Cute place and enjoyed the live music, and I guess I'm aware that everything in town is pretty overpriced but the sandwich was $16 for just cheese and egg. It was pretty bland, had to put a lot of salt, pepper, and hot sauce on everything for some flavor and same with my friends who ordered the breakfast burritos. At first I assumed the sandwich came with a meat since the options were listed below it, but then found out it was an extra charge and the cashier wasn't going to tell me. I asked the bread options and she listed croissant as one and I was super interested, then saw that the croissant was also an extra charge and she didn't tell me? It was just confusing. Not about to pay $18 for a breakfast sandwich. So I said nevermind and just give me the plain meatless one on sourdough haha. And everything is served in to-go boxes plastic utensils. It was all fine, just could've saved my money and gotten a quality bagel down the road instead. read more

The Sunflower - Good morning sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Great bakery and coffee! Highly recommend and try the Cinnamon Rolls! Will return to this cute place.

Super cute breakfast spot and great coffee. Awesome back area to sit with dogs too. Excellent portions. I will go back.

The place itself was in a back parking lot so keep going until you find it! There aren't a ton of people working so be patient. They have buzzers that go off when your order is ready. I got the burrito and a dirty chai latte. The burrito was delicious!! The dirty chai wasn't as spicy as I'd like but it was fine. I loved the outside seating area in the back.. they had a musician when I went. read more

The Sunflower - Front of building - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Cute little bakery with a good selection of pastries, coffee & sandwiches. Service was good. They have a really nice sitting area in the back of the bakery with a lot of seating. We had the Mixed Berry Lavender Tart and the Brownie and both were good! read more

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Absolutely the best baked goods in the World...even at this altitude. Breakfast and sandwiches served in an idealic seating area which is private and cozy. Staff were so wonderful and friendly! Perfect spot for a quick daytrip getaway from LA or PS. Thank you for being you! read more

My friends and family have been visiting Idyllwild for decades and this location used to be a gem. This little cafe/bakery has gone through many owners and it hasn't been until this last iteration that we've been displeased. The prices do not comport with the quality of the food, the beverages or the service. The most disappointing aspect is the delectable pecan sticky rolls are no longer made and served by the new owners. read more

Can confirm the brownie is delicious, we got there before they were available and waited for them to be ready. The breakfast was okay, they did have live music which was a nice treat in the morning. Cute seating area behind the building as well. read more

$16 for half a dozen cookies was a lot. I get it, small business local ingredients. But damn that's way overpriced. Good butterscotch scones. Friendly staff. A little overpriced but good. read more

Warm, cozy & comforting are the best descriptions for this place. Homemade breakfast, pastries & sandwiches, hot & cold beverages all served fresh! Be in early as they finish & close early. Bear the line & expect so much goodness! They have a nice porch where you can enjoy your breakfast while kids can play in the yard :) read more

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We got the blueberry pie, peach pie, and carrot cake. The service was amazing, everything was ready in 10 minutes and was delicious. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The outdoor seating was calming with soft and peaceful music. 10/10 would come here again. read more

Great little place for a quick pick-me-up. We stopped by this local gem on our way back from a morning walk. Small little coffee shop with some baked items in a display case. While we didn't have coffee, we did buy an everything bagel and a spinach&feta pastry. Spinach & Feta pastry: 4 stars! Very good pastry. The lovely girl behind the counter offered to warm it up for us but we declined since we had a kitchen of our own here in the cabin. While this is not the best pastry I have ever had, I will say that it is quite good - not dry, and and the spinach flavor was there. I am always happy to see savory selections of pastries offered in an otherwise sweet (bakery) world. Service: 5 stars. I wish I got the name of the lovely girl who took our order as she was very kind and efficient. I would come back here again for another savory treat. read more

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Customer service was severely lacking, with the lady at the counter giving aggressive responses of "speak up" and giving attitude when we asked for a mocha cold brew. The iced coffee and latte we received were very bland for the price. The lady who made our coffees was very nice. read more

Wow! Unassuming establishment where you might make the mistake of passing by or limiting yourself to the eye catching pastries...but do yourself a favor and get a coffee, get a bagel sandwich, hang on the patio for a while...absolutely everything exceeds expectations! Friendly local vibe, dog friendly throughout and great prices. And the coffee was genuinely one of the most balanced, simple, clean tasting brews I've had in a while. read more

The Sunflower - Apple cinnamon danish on the back patio during the winter - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

I have no idea what was going on between the staff but for some reason it was taken out on our order and it took 45 min to get a bagel and cream cheese. Before ordering I guess make sure everyone is in a good mood. Food was fine. Probably won't go back. They also sell out of paries quickly. read more

The Sunflower - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Great sandwiches, charming patio seating and a live musician. We came late afternoon so they were sold out of a few of the baked goods. Everything tasted, looked and smelled delicious. read more

This place is so quaint and the workers are very friendly and attentive. Thank you for the delicious cherry danish and warm coffee on a cool morning. Many blessings! read more

Fine service. Nothing exceptional one way or another. Drip was mediocre. Latte was also same. Strawberry muffin was disappointing. Mid tier all around. Nice outside seating in the back with all the morning squirrels. read more

Absolutely love this place! I have not had anything I have not loved from breakfast sandwiches and burrito's to lunch sandwiches to bread, croissants and pastries for home and love their pies and the flourless chocolate cake is yum! The service is always friendly and helpful and I always feel right at home whether I'm dashing in for takeout or enjoying the beautiful patio that is just so special. Really looking to trying out their dinners which I think are weekly or monthly. I will most certainly be getting all of my holiday desserts here and they are very open to doing special orders as well. A local fave! read more

Very tiny shop that's sort of hidden, super cozy backyard benches. I went there for the cinnamon roll but they ran out so early; their sandwiches are delicious and pastries are perfect! This place is a gem! read more

Stopped by for coffee mainly, it was after breakfast was no longer being served. Ordered a couple coffees and some chocolate chip cookies just because. All the baked goods looked fabulous. Was super sad for the people working the counter, because we watched a string of tourists walk in and argue with them over not having breakfast. One thing though, the chocolate chip cookies were rock hard. read more

Incredibly charming spot to relax and enjoy idyllwild. Live music, fresh baked goods, excellent coffee, and a large outdoor area to enjoy all of these things right in the middle of nature's glory... what more could you want? Oh and the owners are super nice as well. read more

Got a peach danish and it was delicious! However ordered a bacon and eggs breakfast and the eggs you can only order them scrambled (not sure why ) had a funky taste. Potatoes were bland and had no flavor . Ordered a Mexican mocha which was pretty good but my partner ordered a vanilla coffee was over priced and flavorless . Probably would only come back for the pastry read more

We were so lucky to have found The Sunflower Bakery. Janie saved us and our wedding cake, when our another vendor became none responsive. Our wedding cheesecakes were such a huge hit that all of our guests were asking for more. She accommodated our dietary requests with such kindness and honest genius-ness. She has a wonderful decorative eye as well; so much so that we asked her to style the cakes on our behalf. She did an AMAZING job! We appreciate her so much and highly recommend! read more

The Sunflower - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

The cutest coffee place in town. Great selection of coffee and tea and breakfast and baked goods. Great service too. And the patio is everything read more

Stopped by for some blueberry muffins. They were quite a treat with hints of coconuts. Discovered they even have Canadian buttered Tarts! I'm from Montreal so I immediately knew the owners were Canadian which was very exciting for me. I love this little spot especially when the weathers gets warmer and you can sit outside among the manzanitas. read more

The Sunflower - Muffins - Bakeries Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Espresso machine was down had to get regular coffee and it was the worse coffee I had. Water down and tasteless. Apple turn over was ice cold in the inside. read more

Second visit today in a rainy day, wanted to have breakfast here. The food was well prepared. Not heavily spiced and served in take out box which I appreciate. I knew I wouldn't finish so I like that I could take the leftover after I finished. The place is very dog friendly. We were allowed to walk our pup in the cafe (some places allowed dogs but outside only and dog cannot walk inside with us.) coffee is ordinary, nothing too special. I got the cappuccino. I'd occasionally go back to have breakfast there. They have pretty nice outdoor seating in the back during nice weather. I can see that in the late spring and summer, it'd be cozy to hang out there. Also got a cinnamon candle. A bit pricy but it's like a gift type of merchant so it's normal. Smells nice read more

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This place has a really nice vibe, including a patio out back and a picnic style eating area. I like to get the caprese sandwich for lunch every other week when I an up, and they have the best bakery brownies I have ever eaten. Overall a perfect Idyllwild experience. read more