Lumberjack Cafe

Lumberjack Cafe is an absolute gem! Their breakfast is insanely delicious and always hits the spot — especially their breakfast menu. You can tell everything is made fresh and with care. It’s no surprise this place is always busy — it’s clearly a local favorite for a reason. The location is beautiful too, making it an even better place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a great meal. Highly recommend stopping here if you love a solid breakfast and amazing burritos!

Family owned, cozy and delicious food! Had the Annie's Omelette and The Complete Family Breakfast, so good and hug portions can definitely share. The pancakes were yummy and fluffy.

LA native and their Chorizo burrito is absolutely delicious. HIGHLY recommend getting this. I ordered with light in the eggs

I can not emphasize how great this restaurant is. My mom and I came in last minute due to a social media spot being closed on Thanksgiving. When you walk in, theirs a cozy home vibe. The waitresses that attended us were very friendly and hospitable. My mom and I loved this restaurant! If you’re looking for authentic, delicious food in Big Bear, and don’t want to just go to take pictures for social media, This is the spot! I promise you won’t regret it.

We were seated quickly, food and drinks came out quick. Quevos rancheros and eggs Benny(great smoky flavor) were delicious with crispy hashbrowns. Mimosas were poured with a heavy hand which we needed. My only gripe for the location was pakring but that is not their fault. Definitely family friendly and a great place.

Got into an accident infront of the resturant, all the staff quickly csme out to check on us offered us to stay inside use the bathroom. We ended up ordering food and it was absolutely delicous and fresh. Waiters were consistently checking on us. Very very friendly place definitely do recommend

Loved the food and service. Very friendly.

Old school dinner feel with American-mexican food selection. Big portions for the price. Well worth stopping by if you love to eat. Great friendly service. Very clean restaurant!

Food was great... Logger potatoes were really good if you like homestyle potatoes. OJ was refreshing. Wait was longggg... We waited almost an hour to be seated. It is a small homestyle diner so I understand why. We were originally quoted 30 mins, then that passed and we were still outside waiting... It was Sunday around 10am, we were the last of the breakfast/brunch guests I'd estimate. Overall, it was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meal but probably because we were also hangry. If you come, just plan to wait a while if it is full. Service was great as well.

Omg their food is so good!! And their portion sizes are huge!! We had the breakfast burrito and it was soooo bomb!!! The cafe is a cute little place run by super sweet ladies. We had great service! Will definently be back! Thank you!!!

Small and quaint. Local spot for the people who live in Big Bear. Rude a$$ old man yelled at my daughter to close the door. Immediately changed his tune when I walked in behind her. The food was okay. Nothing to write home about. The coffee wasn't very hot. the hot chocolate looked delicious. Small spot, so be prepared to wait. If you're a big guy like me, its kind of uncomfortable. Overall the waitress' are nice and the food was good. The bathrooms are small, so again, not very good for fluffy individuals like myself. I liked it. I'll be back.

This is a sweet little community cafe filled with locals who are loved on by the servers. We also saw a few hikers. We tried the full breakfast with eggs bacon and pancakes- one sourdough and one buttermilk. The sourdough have a strong sourdough flavor; we liked the buttermilk pancakes the best. We can see why the locals like it so much.

Found it on Yelp and it did not disappoint! My husband and I loved the logger potato's. Very tasty

My bf and I were looking for a nice cozy breakfast place to eat at and we saw the amazing reviews and decided to try this place out. My bf had gotten the two egg breakfast with bacon, hash browns, wheat toast,and I had gotten the chilaquiles with green sauce. Service is very fast and we didn't wait that long either. The place is super clean and I just love the portions. This place is definitely the most coziest cafe I've been to and is definitely come back again!

I have not known this place to open up on time ever. The website will tell you 24 hours however, the hours are 7 AM until 2 PM. The food is good, the sourdough pancakes are delicious. My biggest complaint is that they're unreliable when opening when you have a day planned I had of you. We had a large group of people that were very disappointing this morning, most of them I've never been here before, and this is their first impression.

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat. Is your basic dinner food. Service was very fast, waitress was friendly.

Wanted some breakfast not too far from our Airbnb and this was the place. No line out the door when we went in but definitely got packed as we got seated. Seemed to be ran by a family in a restaurant that definitely was a house turned restaurant. The service absolutely great for a minimal staff and every seat filled. They even had beer which was tempting at 10am.

We stayed in the touristy downtown of Big Bear and on our way back to the great valley below, elected to grab a quick breakfast just outside of town. We decided to visit this wonderful little restaurant on a beautiful autumn Thursday morning. We were one of maybe four other people in the place. It was nice, quiet setting. We could only imagine the place on a weekend or holiday morning. Our experience was what I expected coming from a small family owned place, with real food and real service. The owners live on site and run it as a family. The daughter of the owners (and her little munchkin) was our server this fine morning. Anything we needed, she was right on top it. Food was terrific. After leaving we decided that this would be one of our go-to places when up in the hills of Big Bear. As a footnote, I asked if they had any house made hot sauce and was promptly served a divine, spicy habanero sauce. Since the owners are of latin descent this little secret menu sauce was outstanding. Ask for it!

Good place to stop and have a bite to eat when driving through Big Bear City. I had two sourdough pancakes with the combo option which consists of eggs and four strips of bacon or sausage. Buttermilk pancakes are also available. Be forewarned, the pancakes are very large here. One pancake will probably be enough for the average appetite. Definitely plan on taking the leftovers home. The sourdough pancakes are at least one inch thick and have a strong, fermented tart flavor. The base flavor and aftertaste is very similar to a Chinese white sugar sponge cake, if you are familiar with that. The flavor grows on me but I can see it is not the usual buttermilk pancake. The texture is also much chewier than the usual pancake. I would get these sourdough pancakes again the next time I pass through here.

We came in at lunch time; Tuesday at 1:45. They said they were ONLY taking "carry-out" orders? I ordered a grilled cheese and French fries.... My husband ordered a BBQ burger with fries. We grabbed our food and headed down the road to the park to eat. Once opened, my grilled cheese was cold and the cheese was NOT EVEN MELTED??? BBQ hamburger had BBQ sauce from a grocery store poured on top of an; overcooked, frozen patty!!! BOTH lunch items were THROWN IN THE TRASH!! The outside of the restaurant had trash and all exterior lights were broken? What a dump.

The food was good, the service was fast and the staff were friendly and attentive of us, I would definitely stop by this spot again in the future.

I had the Lumber Jack Benedict which was really good! Loved their gravy and biscuit. I asked for eggs scrambled soft and logger potatoes which were good BUT would have been even better with bell peppers and onions. I would get this again. I give this a 8.5/10. My bf got Huevos Rancheros and he asked for avocado and mushrooms on the side. He gave this only 6/10 and he said it tasted better with what he added. The sauce was more for chilaquiles. The restaurant is nice really and clean. The workers are very nice especially our server! I wish I got her name SMH! They do have good coffee by the way!

Review is a little overdue, we were here last month. We came here after trying to find a place for breakfast. Everywhere in town had a minimum of a 1 1/2 hour wait so we decided to drive a little further. They also had a wait but we were able to wait in our car and they call you when your table is ready. Small place - looks like it may be family owned/run - simple - food is GOOD! We would absolutely come here again!!!!

Decent food, decent portions (on some options), but overpriced for the quality. This is one of the several brunch and breakfast options in Big Bear. In lieue of a wait list, parties literally wait outside the door for a seat. For my group of 6 on a Sunday morning, I believe we only waited about 20 minutes. The interior decor is... interesting. There's a noticeable religious vibe, considering we sat by a shrine for the virgin Mary, I believe. I understand tourist businesses were hit hard throughout the pandemic - especially one that thrives during the winter months, mainly - but I wasn't impressed with what was received versus the menu price. The food isn't bad, mind you - picture Danny's food with less color and seasoning. Still, I'd expect more.

Food/ comida muy deliciosa, nuestra familia llegamos con hambre, y salimos más que felices. Las porciones son muy razonable, the food Amazing. The staff is friendly, feels like home. We can't wait to go back. P/s it's a good place to eat outside, the atmosphere and nature, it's a beauty.

This is the second time I have come and food has been always on top. The lady who attended my husband and I was very pleasant and making sure we were good, there's those over due ask but she's just making sure we are comfy n well service and I thank her for that! highly recommend when you're stopping by Big Bear.

Looked up best breakfast in Big Bear and this place popped up. The food and service was amazing. The portions were huge with plate sized chocolate chip pancakes that were very fluffy and delicious. We will definitely return in the future.

The vegetarian omelette sounded AMAZING! Ordered it. For sure they would SAUTEE the veggies before throwing them inside an omelette. Nope. GIANT chunks of tomatoes- bigger than my mouth. Onions must've been on sale because there was no shortage of those in this omelette. So much so, that you really couldn't eat it even if you were OK with giant raw veggies. Sooooo.....thank glad I ordered a biscuit and gravy on the side. Not. The biscuit was so hard I almost asked for a steak knife to cut it. Waste of money here. Pissed. The photo is of my breakfast AFTER I 'ate'. The coffee was good. Literally -that was it. Waitress brought the check without even asking us if the food was good and paid no attention to the fact that a couple plates are pretty untouched. Just terrible. Definitely won't be back....

Went for breakfast here yesterday based on fairly solid reviews. I'm an eggs Benedict fan, and decided on that with a side of fruit. I enjoyed it, but would rather have a thicker slice of ham if they're going to put ham, vs Canadian bacon or ham steak. This ham has the thinness of sliced lunch meat and well, it was just okay. My girlfriends enjoyed theirs too. Basic sausage and eggs....and French toast with strawberries and cream. Service was adequate and in no way did we feel forgotten. A sign posted outside letting people know that it's first come first serve and to get in line back outside, would be helpful. Instead, so many of us walk inside with our entire party, and it's so small only to find out that you have to go stand in line. All in all it was enjoyable, and we'll definitely be back.

Never again! Walked in and asked waitress if we can put two tables together for our party of 7. Waitress said it would be ok, but owner yelled at us in front of all of the patrons there that we couldn't move tables. I stated that her waitress was the one that said we could move the tables. I told the waitress and she didn't even offer an apology. I Asked if the other lady was the owner and she stated yes. Then I told waitress that she should've told owner that she is the one that stated we could move tables. Owner didn't even offer an apology for yelling at us for her waitress's mistake. Food was very cold and barely edible. Very overpriced and they had the nerve to give themselves an 18% tip!

This has been our go-to breakfast place in Big Bear for years now. The first time I was here, I ordered their sourdough waffles and I was hooked! The flavor of the sourdough combined with butter and maple syrup... SO good! That's what brings us back here every time we are up the mountain-- well, the waffles AND their super friendly service. The staff are always so polite and kind. This place gets pretty busy in the morning, so don't be surprised if there is a wait. However, the staff does a great job at being attentive and still providing great service even when they are packed. Give them a try and #supportsmallbusiness

If you want to avoid the crowds & have a good b'fast come here! If feels like a family owned restaurant with great hospitality. I have 0 complaints. Coffee was good too. Not too light and not too strong. The waitress was great about refilling my cup as soon as it was getting low.

Absolutely the best SOURDOUGH waffles anywhere on the west coast! They are World Class. We have come here with our family for over 13 years every time we come to Big Bear! Any the owners are the sweetest people you'll ever meet. A must have for your vacation trip to Big Bear!

This is a hidden gem in Big Bear! Away from the super busy downtown, this was extremely convenient to our Airbnb. The food was truly standout. Our group got the red chilaquiles (add chorizo!), corned beef hash, and the veggie omelet. All amazing. They even obliged with mimosas light on the OJ =). No wait on a Sunday morning. Clearly a family run establishment, absolutely go!

Patio not open as stated. Horrible staff. The Morales Family needs to adjust their dog friendly patio advertisement. Staff was rude and said "yes it's closed". Have a nice day with complete sarcasm. My dog is a service dog but at that point, after realizing the poor service; hostess, waiter I decided to leave. Staff refused to give their names or the owner's. I just looked at the license on the wall to learn that the Morales family. I'll never return. Thelma's is awesome though!

Food is plentiful and filling. Service is good. Ambiance is fitting. Get your grub on!

Decided to come here for an early breakfast on a Saturday. There is not much parking at first when you get there. We had to go down a side street to park in a neighborhood. We got seated right away and the waiter immediately asked if we wanted coffee (yay because we needed that asap). The service was quick and efficient. It's a cozy standard breakfast spot with a variety of options to choose from: omelettes, burritos, Mexican style, pancakes, waffles, etc. I got Annie's Omelette which includes 3 eggs, sausage, tomatoes, onions with a choice of hashbrowns or potatoes or fruit and toast! Very big potions that are definitely shareable if you don't want any leftovers. We were in and out quickly to get the day started!

This place is a hidden gem. The wait staff were so nice. The food came out quick, hot and delicious. I am addicted to their breakfast sausages. I order more and every one at my table loved them.

Everything about this establishment deserves five stars! We make sure to come here for breakfast everyday of my annual bday trip to Big Bear because we have tried many breakfast places and this place is by far the best that it would be a detriment to my taste buds, pocket book and time to go anywhere else! Our server, Alysia, who was our outstanding server last year continues to prove to be worthy of the highest praise in every aspect of her duties and her personality is a delight. Anyway, we will be back tomorrow for my favorite second dish and enjoy eating on the patio. With huge portions, outstanding flavors, quality food and exceptional service, If you haven't already you must check out the Lumberjack Cafe! You won't be disappointed!

Been coming here for years. One of the best places on the east end of Big Bear for breakfast.

Delicious food, and great service. A nice family restaurant. My hubby ordered a burger with all the toppings, and requested jalapeños on the side. My son ordered nuggets and fries and I ordered the chili. Everything was great. They also have burritos and chilaquilles.

We went to Lumberjack Cafe as it was close to our cabin. We found the staff to be friendly and the food was good. If we found ourselves near this place again we would eat here!

A must stop for us when we are up. Always get the chilaquiles and add steak to them. Portoins are generous and the family that runs it is very nice.

Closed? We went twice and both times it said open on Yelp but was closed/ closed sign. I'm putting 5 stars bc a business shouldn't be demoted bc they are closed. But call before you go to see if they are open. To add: it's winter but snow is currently cleared roads open.

Good warm cozy encouragement. Enjoyed a war tasty breakfast. My husband added salt to his breakfast meaning it might be a bit on the blander side. It might just be a preference. He claims it is good and he added it to our to go back places. My logger potatoes were buttery and good, my steak very tender. Over all we recommend

We stayed in Big Bear for a couple of days. We enjoyed breakfast at Lumberjack Cafe. We enjoyed the outside patio dining area, service was friendly and prompt, wasn't very busy when we arrived. Good coffee Food was most excellent and everything was delicious. Reasonable prices. Family enjoyed it! Great breakfast to start the day!

Food was mediocre. Read another review with a comparison to Dennys and that's exactly what's going on here. I jumped on here to call out one of the servers who gave us dirty looks, side eye and made sure to give us one last eye roll as the wind blew the door open after we left and she came out to close it.

Excellent breakfast with a good variety of options. I personally love the chicken fried steak and eggs. Staff has always friendly and courteous.

Stay Far Away. The menu they have on THEIR OWN WEBSITE is more than 50% cheaper than it actually is! The same items that are $6 on their website are actually $15 or more. Absolute highway robbery. On top of all this, the food is less than mediocre. The service is also poor (they won't refill water, serve some ppl and leave others at the same table waiting 10-15min more for their food, and don't ever come to check on you). For the price, the low-quality meals...this place is a rip off and you shouldn't even bother.

Good home cooking! Great food and variety! Some portions are big so you may be taking leftovers home with you unless your starving. Service is great. This place is a locals hotspot!

Extremely over priced for what it is.. food was mediocre. Staff comes around with coffee a lot, kitchen took a log time and people sat after us were served long before us. Better off just going to dennys tbh. Two burritos and two cups of coffees shouldn't cost the same as going out to a steak restaurant.

No complaints solid breakfast. Small place though which could present problems on Weekends I imagine but food was great, we got lucky and in with minimal wait on an early Sunday morning. Everyone was satisfied, my chicken fried steak was fabulous and loved the potatoes they served on the side really good! No one had any food left on their plates.

Lots of choices for a late breakfast in this area. Hard to pick, so we went to Yelp for ideas. The Lumber Jack had a quaint name and a decent feedback score so off we went. Overall a good choice to be sure. Might I recommend their lumberjack potatoes as you breakfast spuds choice. Very fresh and super tasty without too many extra ingredients. We had the chicken fried steak breakfast and it was slightly better than average; this dish can often be hit or miss. I'll give the cook credit though, they know the difference between over easy and over medium. My coffee was only so so, not the worst but not great either, that is part of the 3 star review score. Would we come back? Yes. I'd come back, but order iced tea instead. My wife frequently makes the better choices. Oh and their takeout uses Styrofoam containers and I did see drivers picking up delivery orders while waiting.

Really solid overall. Service was great. Food was spot on. You get exactly what you pay for. Just an overall good cafe. Nothing more nothing less. I was not disappointed in any way. Thanks y'all.

Delicious food & friendly service. We will definitely be back! I HAVE to go back to try their Sourdough Waffles!

Really nice people, great service and always good food. Give them an opportunity to treat you to a pleasant dining experience!! I am always happy with everything!

I get that it's Memorial Day weekend but I can't imagine this place is any more efficient any other day. We arrived around 10 and stood in line to be seated. The bizarre part was that rather than take names, they made you wait in line to be seated in order...so we had to wait until the party of 5 in front of us to be seated before we were acknowledged...even though several smaller tables sat empty in the process. After waiting my entire life to be seated, we were finally taken inside (even though I stared at a perfectly good table outside the entire time we waited.) The waitress was super friendly so no fault there. Menu was decent with mountain prices. The food was okay but took forever to come out. I tried the sourdough pancake and honestly, if no one had told me it wasn't buttermilk I probably wouldn't have known. It just wasn't overly sweet. Bacon was well cooked so they get points for that. Asked for my hash browns well done and they came out normal. Didn't eat half because they were mushy and oily which isn't my jam. All in all, I'd say you can skip this one if you have anything else to do that day.

Amazing little breakfast cafe in big bear. It's a small, homey spot that really embodies the name lumberjack cafe with its Knick knacks and old school vibe. We stumbled in before heading home and was surprised with the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. I subbed chorizo and the mix of potatoes and the side of what tastes like homemade salsa was divine. It's also the size of a small baby so bring your appetite. The pancakes were also unbelievable - they are super thick and fluffy and have the perfect ratio of chocolate chips. Could not recommend this place more - the service was also pretty fast and there wasn't much of a wait unlike some of the other places in town on a holiday weekend!