The Villager Coffee Shop is the kind of place that makes you glad you stopped--classic diner comfort with a real hometown feel. The staff is consistently upbeat, the cooks move like a well-oiled team, and everything comes out the way you want diner food to come out: hot, familiar, and satisfying. It genuinely feels family-owned--not in a gimmicky way, but in the way people greet you, check in on your table, and serve your food with a smile. Locals roll in happy, chat a little, and you can tell this spot is part of the rhythm of Blue Jay. If you want the classic diner experience--easy, friendly, always solid--this is it. read more

TL;DR: be prepared for a wait. great service and probably the best breakfast in town? Came on a Thursday morning and were surprised to see a wait. Put our name down and had to wait ~30min which was fine since we just window-shopped the nearby shops Ordered: - Corned beef hash (4.5/5): delicious flavor but wish there was a bigger portion of corned beef especially when compared to the hash brown. tip: ask for a hard fry to get extra texture - short stack pancakes (3/5): pancake texture was alright but not particularly special. Being covered in whipped cream doesn't help. Decent value though if you're fueling up Would definitely come back if we're back in town Cheers, Villager Coffee! read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - corned beef hash - hard fry. sunny side up and hash browns. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

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We were in the area and needed a bit of breakfast so decided on this place. Service was great!! The veggie omelette was big enough to share which we did. However our muffins never got delivered. They gave us the bill & I asked about the muffins again, she totally forgot and they were on the microwave. I would pass on the pumpkin muffins. Nothing special at all. The coffee was also burnt so I'd skip that as well. Fills you up when you're in the area! read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - 1/2veggie omelet since we split with hashbrown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

Great breakfast/brunch place that is not as busy compared to the Lake Arrowhead Village. The ambiance is a cozy diner experience. We didn't have to wait upon arriving around 1pm on a Sunday even though it was pretty packed. The food didn't take long for it to arrive either. Great dining experience. Would visit again! Breakfast Burrito Veggie Style: 4.5/5 Children's Mac and Cheese w/ Biscuit: 4/5 Orange Juice: 4/5 read more

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Just driving by this place, it wouldn't seem like much. When you open the doors it's a beautiful spot with open seating. It's much larger than it would appear. I enjoyed the modern stone backsplash. Gave it a homey cabin vibe. The food was delicious. Didn't taste frozen at all. Can't go wrong with breakfast. The salsa was 10 stars. I asked if they made it in the back & the lady told me yes. It was so good I wanted to take some home with me. I highly recommend this spot. It was also super affordable. It was the cherry on top to my birthday on the mountain. read more

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Came to this place once before. It's okay, nothing super special but the service here is amazing!! This time around I got the all American cheeseburger and it was a little bland. The bread to meat ratio is off or else it would have been a little better. The onion rings are superb tho! We had a pretty big party and it was fairly easy to get a spot in the back. Prob cause my in laws are regulars but it's not too too packed. It's a little loud but nothing outta the ordinary for a small shop. read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - All American Cheeseburger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

We wanted to try a new breakfast spot in lake arrowhead, came across this place decided to try. Guess not. The minute we walked in with my ADA service dog, this middle aged man decided to take upon himself to speak loudly about service dogs, obviously we knew he was talking about us. Just because my service dog is in a carrier doesn't mean he isn't a "real" service dog. My service dog is trained to remind me to take my medication and detect when I'm about to have a panic attack. Not that I need to justify anything to an arrogant close minded person. But he continued to make out bursts that we decided to leave. So we didn't get a chance to try this restaurant. Btw please update your Yelp, clearly you do not allow dogs or even service animals read more

If you are in the Lake Arrowhead are, I would totally recommend the Villager Coffee Shop! This place is much more than a coffee shop, it is a perfect, quaint diner. My friends and I stayed in Arrowhead for the weekend and visited this spot for breakfast on our last day. We all tried something a little different and each of us left full and happy! We tried... Veggie omelette Sausage breakfast burrito Chicken-fried steak Chicken and waffles Meat omelette read more

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Although the food was delicious, we found a hair in our food and it took a while for our server Kimberly to check up on us. Even then, we had to ask every other server for help since she didn't go help us at all really. She was attending other guests and checking in on them, but hardly came to us. Everyone else was kind, but it kind of hurt the experience. read more

Love the local flavor at The Villager Coffee Shop. Plus you can walk & shop around Blue Jay from here. Check out the nightlife at the Dogwood next door or the Sports Grill across the street. Breakfast is good and great portions. Customer service is excellent read more

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Delicious breakfast. Had the breakfast burrito with mountain potatoes instead of hash browns. This thing was delicious. A top rated burrito in my book. Not just loaded with potatoes like others. Salsa was also very tasty. Family also enjoyed all their breakfast items. read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

Good coffee and was able to split the hungry villager with my husband. Good amount of food for a good price in a cute cozy diner atmosphere in lake Arrowhead. read more

This place was a delicious gem in Blue Jay, we were staying in Arrowhead and made the short drive. Service was amazing, staff were friendly and welcoming. The ambiance of the restaurant is cute and cozy, modern but still welcoming. We will definitely be back read more

Exactly what I was hoping for. Small mountain cafe with great food and warm employees.....

We are always looking for different places to try in the mountains and saw this one. The Country fried steak was good, the hash browns and runny eggs not so much. We also had the french toast which was okay. Service was a little slow. I expected better with the higher than average breakfast prices and the reviews.. read more

Great food,and great service. The eggs Florentine and Florentine omelette were both amazing.

I hadn't been to The Villager in years - not since back when it was Bill's Villager and had an all-you-can- eat salad bar (way before the dark days of Covid). Well, it's interior has had a major remodel, but the food is as good as ever! Since I was there for an early breakfast, I had to try the Country Fried Steak, which was HUGE! For a place that was always generous with portion sizes, the new owners have definitely honored the old tradition. Be aware, they also have a Chicken Fried Streak breakfast on the menu, as well, with addition proteins (bacon and sausage also added), but I couldn't fathom more on my plate than my breakfast already provided without fear of "busting at the seams." Even on a rainy Sunday morning (10/1) the place was fairly busy, and it appears locals remain loyal customers when bad weather discourages lowland visitors. The lady I was seated next to raved about the Eggs Florentine, which she had ordered despite claiming she had all the ingredients at home but couldn't replicate. Service was fast and efficient, with all the waitresses checking on me when passing by, which you don't always experience at a lot of diners where your primary server shoulders the load. Outstanding teamwork, Ladies! Numerous offers to fill my coffee throughout my meal and friendly checks to ensure I had everything I needed was the mission of the entire crew. I was rather touched by the fact that severals servers offered me a hearty, "Welcome back!" in unison when they overheard my comment that I had been here often when my Dad would dine with me in the years before his passing. Many of the local eating establishments have switched to shorter "off-season" hours - some even closing around 2:00-3:00 in the afternoon, but it appears The Villager is open later. Prices are reasonable and the portion sizes ensure nobody leaves hungry - prepare yourself for leaving with a "doggie bag," - even if dog-less! Your leftovers won't go to waste. I can't wait to come back on my next visit to sample some of the lunch or dinner faire. The weekend prime rib looks tempting; however, I have a feeling nothing on the menu would disappoint. Kudos to The Villager, its new owners, and the excellent staff (both in front and in the kitchen); you deserve every ounce of praise I have given. When in Blue Jay, this is a solid option for an outstanding meal! Go and try it for yourself. read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - Country Fried Steak w/ eggs over easy, potatoes, and sourdough toast - and the breaded patty was a BIG as my head! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

Last time we were here was when it was Bill's, over 4-5 years ago. The Villager has been renovated, cleaned up and servers are moving a lot faster. The food (chile cheese omelette & French toast were very good. Servers were very nice and prompt with ice tea and coffee refills. Given today's inflation the prices were very good. Glad to see it doing so well. read more

What an amazing breakfast!! I had not returned here since it was perviously known as bills and I finally decided to stop by today. I like how they redid the interior, they kept some of the old features of the previous restaurant but changed some other things up quite drastically and it looks nice! We ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast and the eggs Florentine breakfast. Though I ordered the steak for myself I have to say that the eggs Florentine were the highlight of the breakfast. The Hollandaise was the perfect flavor and consistency and the spinach paired really well overall with the whole dish; I generally avoid eggs Florentine because of the overpowering taste of cooked spinach, but they nailed it here, the perfect balance! I was honestly so shocked to see the giant piece of steak that I had received, most places shrank their portions of chicken fried steak, but This place left me speechless!! Placed the order over the phone, they were quick to pick up the phone and and take my order all while being nice. Food was ready within 15 minutes!! Definitely looking forward to coming back, they kept the traditional bills feeling with their own unique twist! read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - Chicken Fried Steak - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

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My husband and I love coming here for breakfast and lunch. The price is very reasonable and their portion size are huge. I always end up getting 2 meals out of their portion sizes. I highly recommend their breakfast eggs Florentine. And their pancakes! read more

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American diner with old Town vibes (very Arrowhead branding). My burger patty was dry but my kid enjoyed his. The corned beef hash was delish and so was the meat loaf sandwich--though the potato salad siding for me was the real winner there. Service was friendly and efficient. Lots of locals having brunch--always a good sign when the locals patronize a joint. We got lucky and parked steps away from the front door but I can see it being a problem on weekends and holidays. read more

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Good food, great customer service the employees are on it and make you feel very welcomed. I enjoyed it and will be back.

Delicious veggie breakfast burrito - it was enough for breakfast and lunch for me! Iced matcha was yummy as well. Service was great even on a busy Saturday AM. read more

First off, the waitresses are EXTREMELY FRIENDLY. That's why I really hate having to give just 2 stars to this place. As friendly as the waitresses and owner are; the service at the Villager is very, very slow (by the way; this is a common complaint for ALL the 5-6 restaurants in the town of Blue Jay!). I really don't mind slow service if one of two things happen: 1) It's incredibly packed and busy. 2) The food is AWESOME. Sadly, neither were the case here. There weren't that many people in the place. We both ordered the fish and chips platter; which consisted of a plate that was 3/4 full of basic french fries, accompanied by 3 small to medium-sized pieces of forgettable fried fish that looked and tasted as if it came out of a box. The tartar sauce tasted like someone mixed a bowl of relish and mayonnaise. I really, REALLY don't like writing less than3-star reviews of any business that employs fine people; but we honestly could have eaten just as well by knocking down a Filet-O-Fish combo meal in Crestline, or Lake Arrowhead. It would have been served quicker; the tartar sauce is more flavorful; and 2 of those orders would not have cost me $50 (granted we had a coffee, and a beer). I can't see myself recommending this place to any friends coming up to visit. Which is too bad when you consider how friendly the people are. read more

The food was great! My go to drink is the raspberry tea- it's my favorite. All the waiters are really nice and the vibe is really chill and cozy. :) 10/10 :D read more

The people so friendly, welcoming & amazing! You cannot find great service anywhere else and the super plus, the food is excellent! A must try when in town! Homie atmosphere. We are here so often, we have tried so many items on the menu and have not found anything we do not like. You can thank me when you see me as we are always here -The Hungry Villager -New York Strip & Eggs -Pork Chop & Eggs -Country Fried Steak -Meat Lover's Omelette -All American Classic Cheeseburger -Ultimate Western Burger -Black & Blue Burger -Pastrami Burger -Turkey Bacon Club -The Villager Burger -Grilled Cheese Sandwich -Chicken Noodle Soup read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - Hot Honey Glazed Salmon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

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Tried a few other breakfast spots locally, price was higher, service was ok portions smaller. Well, not here. Price extremely fair and matching the quanitiy. Service from the moment you enter the door till you leave is top notch. You are greeted, sat down and greeted again and again and again. Everyone takes care of you during your experience. Yes, it is an experience of pampering. Food didn't take long to receive and everything was the temperature it should be. The inside of the place is clean, music playing just enough to hear and you will see the staff singing as they work. Parking was the only drawback here. With how quickly the staff gets you served, I don't see those parking spots being occupied for long periods of time. From entrance to exit for my party of 2, must of been 35 minutes. We will be back. read more

So glad to see this coffee shop has reopened. New name, new look, new beginnings. Same layout with nice upgraded flooring, booths, tables & wall treatment. Quick fast and friendly service. Good food & price. Eggs moist. Bacon crisp. Waffle yummy. Pork chop cooked well but not tough. Generous portions. Will be back! read more

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Absolutely loved this place. Was looking for a diner vibe and that's exactly what we got. From the stools set up at the bar to the booths surrounding the restaurant it was a diner through and through. The service was fantastic all the way from the start with the person who sat us to the finish. Everyone seemed to really care and make sure we had a great breakfast. The food is the star here. I had the all American breakfast and it was everything I could have asked for and more! The only fault I could give is hoping they might have some better coffee next time. Hopefully they'll work on that. Either way I'd absolutely come back. read more

The Villager Coffee Shop is a phenomenal place to have breakfast if you are in the Lake Arrowhead area. The food was absolutely delightful and the service was amazingly friendly and efficient. Our coffee and water was always full! Also the food prices are not as tourist-gougey as Bin189 at the Arrowhead Resort or in the Village. We arrived around 10 AM on Sunday morning and were seated immediately. I loved the open feel of the table and booth layout. The food and coffee was fantastic. The hash browns were EXACTLY the way I like, very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The fruit salad had fresh peeled oranges in it and every piece of fruit tasted perfect. I normally don't talk about fruit but in this case it serves some of the spotlight. The restaurant seemed to be a mix of locals and tourists. When I heard a neighboring table order an egg white omelette I was reminded I wasn't that far from LA : ). There is parking in front of the restaurant, but also much more in a parking lot across the street so it was very easy to access. The service was exceedingly nice and efficient. We were greeted kindly, our waitress was super nice and attentive from arrival to departure. I would 100% come back again, and the next time I'm in the area will also try their lunch and dinner. read more

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I ordered the special Churro French Toast and my wife ordered the Veggie Omelette. Gotta say the breakfast here was good!!! I would definitely come back. Coffee was good too!! Went on a Tuesday morning with less people and food came out on time. Service was great. Kim was our server and the staff with friendly. She checked on us and refilled our drinks. Like the other reviews, this place had a recent remodel and looks great. Come here for breakfast if you're in town and you'll love it. Thank you!!! read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - Veggie Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

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Each time we have been to the Villager, the food has been great! I find myself eating way too much because it is so good. They are always busy but we have been able to find a table without waiting. read more

The Villager is a reincarnation of Bills Villager. Completely redecorated, new menu. Very well done. Our server, Mary Ellen was great. Personable, knowledgeable , attentive. She did everything right. My wife had the smoked tri-tip salad and was completely satisfied. I had the meatloaf sandwich. Wow! Excellent. I opted for grilled sourdough. My side was potato salad. We would be very happy to come back and order the same. Mary tells me they expect to have a beer and wine license soon. Maybe this week. Open 7am-9pm every day. read more

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Best hash brown in town, or maybe in California! Impressive quality breakfast! Will go back when we visit Lake Arrowhead! read more

The Villager Coffee Shop - Ham steak, hash brown and 2 eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Blue Jay, California

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The waitresses were friendly but I think our waitress had too many tables. Me and my husband ordered to coffee and there wasn't much creamer. I asked the waitress for more. I never received my creamer. I believed she forgot. 15 mins passed and I received my food by the time another waitress asked if we needed anything else we asked for more creamer. Finally I received some. But unfortunately my coffee was cold and so was my food but I didn't want to complain. I know it was a full house. I got to give them a 3. read more

Got a rose latte and I enjoyed it. I might've needed an extra shot. Maybe shrinkflation has gotten into shots of espresso bc this seems to be the feeling every coffee shop lately. This was such a cute little spot. It was busy though so no seating and we browsed through the neighboring store. Would recommend - but get an extra shot! read more

Food was great. Coffee was perfect. Portions were big. You will have food to go if you don't share plates. Service was fast and excellent. Nothing to complain about here.. will be back again next time we're here.. read more

Great coffee and matcha , the villager coffee shop is a cool hangout spot for some reading or a convo. It's also has a nice view of the lake. read more

Best chicken n waffles on the mountain!!! Great portions and fresh brewed coffee. Staff and service friendly.

Okay, hear me out. Try the raspberry drink. It's delish. The food is awesome, workers are really great, they have onion rings, cutesy but modern but not too modern inside, great for a chill lunch with friends or a date or even just to grab a drink. Very nice people, not too busy. in my opinion, Heaven as a coffee shop/ cafe. read more