Outpost Cafe

GREAT food!! Dennys and IHOP need to come here and take notes what real good diner food should be. We had the breakfast. Everything was cooked perfect. Service was excellent. Wish this place was closer to home!! 5-5 recommend!

Taste of small-town America. Totally worth a detour. I love finding spots like this. Tasty food, comfortable environment, and friendly people. Reanne was a wonderful waitress. She put in extra effort to make sure I had a quality experience. I’ll be back. 😎

I ordered a breakfast sandwich with bacon and a side of hashbrowns . I sent back right away because bacon was burned. I saw that one side of my eggs were burned when my sandwich came back. My bacon came back par cooked. I did not eat it. I turned my breakfast sandwich into a grilled cheese. The hasbrowns tasted old, and rubbery.

What a cute and delicious place to stop and eat. All the food was homemade and amazing!! The waitress was nice and really on it with helping all of us and it was just her and the cook. All and all very happy we stopped here!! Thanks for the yummy dinner and great service!!

I ordered the macho hombre burrito, I asked how big the burrito it was. They said it was big and a decent size. It was not. The taste was good not great or bad just good. But for the price not that good

My daughter, granddaughter and I went for dinner yesterday 1/30/26. We sat at the counter. We had a wonderful waitress she was on point with everything. I got the pastrami sandwich my daughter got the chili burger and my granddaughter got the kids pizza. Everything was amazing and delicious. I will say the french fries were good but their chips that are homemade were amazing. Just want to say thank you all at the outpost for a wonderful evening and our waitress was amazing. She was a blonde sorry I don’t remember her name.

Food is absolutely amazing. I had the brisket burger, and my wife had the salmon. If you like pickles, you have to try the fried pickles. Amanda, the server was the best service ever. I can't say enough about this. Wish I had found it earlier.

I love coming here for breakfast on the weekend, as they have great food & service. The portions are generous and the sides are fantastic. I enjoy the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw, the outpost chicken club, Big Mikes pastrami, and my kid loves the French toast. I also like coming in for their daily specials. The pie is good too! Definitely a must. Additionally, this building has some history in the high desert and has been consistent for decades. The vibes are positive and welcoming Thank you Outpost Cafe!

This is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to!! We decided to head to Big Bear for the weekend and got super excited to know we get to eat at the Outpost on the way (when you take the back entrance into Big Bear - which is way less treacherous from the high desert side that the front mountain climb side BTW) Anyhoo...we got here early around 9:30 am and we've never had breakfast here - and it was freaking amazing! We know their burgers are among the best in the country and our waitress, a long-time employee said it is because he buys high-quality meat. I agree and put an exclamation point on that! Based on that statement, girlfriend got the Ground Sirloin & 2 Eggs ($17.99) anc d cones with 2 sides so she got the biscuits & gravy (because when biscuits & gravy are homemade you gotta get them!) our waitress warned us that the cream gravy is pretty "peppery" but we love pepper in our cream gravy - and it was wonderful. Reminded me of the biscuits & gravy that my grandma would make when I was a kid & we would go up to the mountains. Her second side was the flapjack which was everything a flapjack should be. I had never had the chicken fried steak here so I decided to get the Chicken Fried Steak & 2 eggs ($17.99) - and being a self-proclaimed chicken fried steak connoiseur, I give it 2 thumbs way up! My 2 sides were buiscuits & gravy (of course) and hash browns which were perfectly seasoned & cooked 2 a golden brown...and perfectly delicious! I also got my eggs over easy and these were quite possibly the best over easy eggs I've ever had! The Outpost is still one of the best truck stop diners...EVER!!

I have passed by the area a few times and never noticed this cafe before. I checked it out on Yelp and decided to try it out myself. Walked in and was able to seat myself. The girl that took my order was nice and friendly. Inside was a very diner vibe loved the old school feel to it. They also serve beer lol I ordered the Hangman Burger with sweet potato fries and a side of ranch. Let me just say that the burger was so delicious and full of flavor I was very satisfied and impressed with it. The sweet potato fries were so fire and the ranch was insanely good!! I would drive here just to get a bucket of that ranch haha. Overall the meal was amazing and very filling! I will definitely be back to try more items and bring the family!

The food we ordered was the prime rib, breakfast and the breakfast three meat scrambler. The food was good. It was a good type of breakfast café spot. The only thing I will say is the wait time is crazy meaning not to have a seat cause you can just sit yourself but being attended to there's only two waitresses and it's a full house there. I feel like knowing they're right off of the main highway close to the freeway. They need to hire more waitresses besides that it's a cute little cozy place but like I say you try and decide.

So a girl that I was seeing, we decided not to do the traditional family gathering this year. We decided to take a drive up to Outpost Cafe in Oak Hills. A cafe located off the 395 & next to Pilot gas station. I ordered the Turkey dinner & a coffee. Not only the plate is was big enough for two, they plate was flavorful & tasty. The waitress are friendly , courteous & very attentive. I can't wait to go back to try other things on the menu.

In the high dessert off the 15 fwy / Pilot travel center Truck stop Outpost cafe established in 1961 in the City of Oak Hills Ca. Area of High Desert / Hesperia Ca . Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 3pm -5pm All burgers $2 off All pie $1 off All liquor $2 off All beer & wine $1 off Breakfast all day (except for waffles) Lana our server was spectacular!!! Her beautiful friendly smiles were warmly received by everyone. Her attentiveness with refills and checking in on us was awesome. The reason why I stopped here on our way to Las Vegas was for their mushroom burger, generous amount of mushrooms and with each bite the charred grilled smoke aroma of the meat. The meat it self needed salt , actually I prefer sprinkling my own salt anyway . Glad she recommended their fried pickles, Fried pickles in spears shape was an excellent choice, the shape maintains it's crunch when fried, the batter / bread crumbs seasoning offers crispy texture . I would change the zucchini to the same spears shape as the pickles. When fried the zucchini was too soft / mushy and did not hold its texture well. Or maybe slice it just a tad thicker IMO Definitely order: fried pickles , sweet potato fries , BBQ chicken sandwich and mushroom burger.. oh don't forget their pies!!!

The menu is up another $1 from 3 months ago. My entree came with frozen soggy vegetables for $17.99..How disgusting and cheap. I can get those at a grocery store for $3... How hard could it be to steam some fresh veggies? Service was good but the server didn't give me happy hour prices and charged me for a double drink when not ordered. I think that I'll stick to coming here for breakfast.. dinners, not so good ...

With all the traffic among the multiple gas stations here, you would probably miss this unassuming structure, which looks more like an old home from a bygone era. Lucky for me, my curiosity got the best of me. When I went inside, it's like an undiscovered diner where locals seem to hang out. I sat at the counter to review the menu. I saw they have biscuits and gravy and asked if they still serve breakfast during lunch time. The elder server said yes. So I ordered it with one egg sunny side up. While waiting, I noticed the signs posted around the walls, the t-shirt servers were wearing, the portrait of the most interesting man above the fireplace...they have a fun sense of humor. My order came, I ate it all up...which means it's really good. I paid the server and gave her a tip. I'd come here again even if I have a full tank of gas.

I was told, when we arrived at 8.30 that it was too late to order any food. This has never happened there before. Very disappointing.

This cafe is located off of 395. It's a wrap around restaurant and you can seat yourself. The service was great, the food was really good. Must try the house made chips! I can't find a negative thing to say about this place. It's a new favorite even if it's out of the way.

This is my go to place when I drive to Vegas. I usually order chicken fried steak and scrambled egg whites with hot cakes. On my last visit I had chili omelette and that was excellent also. Service is very good and ambiance is nice too. Easy and plentiful parking and good prices. Highly recommend!

Great as usual. Service is top notch, fast and friendly. The decor is pretty cool, has some history from the area. The food never disappoints. Portion sizes and prices are good. Give them a try!

Great food! We had fresher squeezed orange juice!!!! We had the hash and biscuits and gravy and all amazing. Wait staff was friendly.

What an experience joke I ordered the cob n the 1 piece of bread was bigger than the fish, good luck never again

Another excellent meal! This time was breakfast. I wanted a burger but since it was early was not in the mood so I got the sirloin steak with eggs ($17.99) and sides of biscuit and gravy and a pancake. Everything was delicious but the standout was that sirloin steak!!! Whoa. They cook steaks over a fire here and you can taste it. Plus the meat is such good quality. Dang!!! My BF got chicken fried steak with eggs, and two sides got a biscuit and gravy and hasbrowns. The chicken fry was off the hook and so was those hash browns. I also love how peppery the gravy is. We left so full and happy. Nap time!

Delicious food, decent-sized portions, good service, but the place desperately needs a remodel or at least a deep clean.

You know those places that feel like stepping into a time capsule, where the food is hearty, the vibe is warm, and the portions could feed a small army? That's Outpost Cafe. Originally a gas station diner from 1929, this mom-and-pop spot has been serving up home-cooked meals long before road trips were even a thing. Breakfast, lunch, dinner--they do it all. And if you're a breakfast-all-day kind of person (like me), you'll be happy to know that pancakes at 6 PM are absolutely on the table. The menu? Huge. The kind where you spend 10 minutes debating between the omelets, burgers, country-fried steak, or something smothered in gravy. And the portions? Even bigger. Seriously, come hungry or be prepared to waddle out. The vibe is rustic, old-school, and exactly what you want from a classic roadside diner. It's the kind of place where you half-expect to see truckers swapping stories at the counter while regulars sip their coffee like it's a morning ritual. If you're driving from LA to Vegas (or crawling back home after a weekend in Sin City), Outpost Cafe is a must-stop. Fuel up with a solid meal before the long stretch of highway or grab one last taste of classic diner comfort before heading back to reality. Either way, you won't regret it.

Definitely one of the best places to eat in the High Desert...by far! Service is excellent, food is excellent, and a cold beer only makes it that much better! Their burgers a nice and tasty. Very decent servings. My favorite, just so happens to be the liver and onions If that's good, you can confirm that all the rest of the menu is scrumptious! It's located right next to a Pilot gas station facility, however do not be discouraged to visit this place. Besides filling up your vehicle's fuel tank, you get to fill up your tummy in the best way! I definitely say try them out!!

I'm a regular at The Outpost . Waitresses are nice the food is good My one bad experience of going there for many many years Be careful where you park Freaking truck driver hit my Jeep of course he took off I noticed it when I got done eating and went to my Jeep very pissed off! Just be careful where you park! ! My my neighbor ate there too same thing happened to him but he caught the truck driver as he was pulling away chased him down. Don't park in those two little spots on the side by the front door where the biker parking is do not park there either the 18 wheelers are doing u-turns right there ! Well that was an expensive lunch now I got to get that fixed

We stopped here on our way to Vegas because we wanted an all day breakfast. The service was great. It feels very rustic andhomey inside. We ordered the chili cheese fries. I think those were just OK but a good appetizer. I ordered the pastrami sandwich upon the waitress recommendation and it was very good. I got a side salad and tried both their homemade ranch and homemade blue cheese. Our table also ordered the veggie omelette with a side of hash, brown and flapjack. Those flapjacks were the best pancakes! The portions are huge so we had leftovers to take with us. The price was really good for the portions. This is probably our new regular stop on the way to Vegas!

Food is top tier and service is great everything a cafe diner should be other diners need to take notes! Also convenience of being near the freeway makes it easy for a quick grub before you head down the hill! Breakfast never fails!

Conveniently located off the 15 & 395, this is a great place for a delicious home cooked meal - breakfast, lunch or dinner. Homey atmosphere, friendly staff, and large portions make this a great find for those making their way across the Southern Californian desert or making your way on Route 66. #sturdygirlstyle @sturdygirlstyle

We've been a customer for 30 years and always look forward when in town. The past 3 times over 7 months food has had to be returned. Today my husband ordered a BLT, the bread was barely toasted and applewood bacon which the menu didn't post. We waited 20 min for my salad and bread came 30 minutes later. My husband sent his back and got biscuits and gravy which are usually good. The biscuits were NOT fresh at all. They should have taken his meal new meal off the bill. Did you change owners? There were 3 girls working running all over and it wasn't busy. Very disappointed!

I didn't think much when I first came here by looking at the dated decor from the outside. But don't judge a book by its cover. The food was pretty amazing, especially the biscuits and gravy. Probably one of the best I've ever had. We'll worth the stop by this truck stop institution.

Who would have thought this small little place would have great food?! Well, I'm here to tell you it is a must try!! Dee, our server, is AWESOME and always takes care of us! Give it a try if you're in the Oak Hills area!

Always awesome burgers!!! Kind service and a classic feel! It's like a step back to a slower more chill time. Love the atmosphere.

Good was great and so was the service! It's also has a western feel that makes the food taste extra hearty when you're there!

Nothing to write home about. Gristly ribeye, soggy cauliflower, solid baked potato though... Maybe a burger or breakfast would be better. They have been around forever so they must be doing something right.

This place never disappoints Hats off to the staff-- we always are welcomed with a smile and sent off with full tummies!

This is a hidden gem in the high desert! I had the New York steak and eggs and my wife had the tuna sandwich. Let me tell you... the steak was well seasoned and a thick cut, it was fantastic and highly recommended. The tuna sandwich was also tasty one of the better restaurant tuna sandwiches I have tried.

Claims to be fresh but most of the food is frozen,Laurie our server could've been better and was not too attentive even tho restaurant was slow,the cook lady in the back looked kinda dirty and my appetizer gave frozen and my pastrami burger looked like it was thrown together,place is alright not worth the stop Wendy's might be better,also bathroom stinks like old poopy pipes

Great Service, Friendly, Welcoming. Stop in here before catching the 15 South!!! Right next to Wendy's . Amanda was excellent! Thank you

randomly decided to have my birthday dinner here with family. It was my first time eating here and have to say the best food I've had out in a long time. The place was also chill and relaxing (not super busy and loud) enjoyed that also. The service was great also, Celeste was wonderful & very friendly and made sure we were taken care of as well as the other customers. she was definitely on it! thank you for the birthday song too by the way! thank you all for making my birthday dinner amazing (Cooks too) :) will be back again for sure.

We were heading home after our camping trip at Silverwood Lake campground and found this place. We decided to go here after reading a couple reviews and I was not disappointed at all! As busy as it was, the service was good and the food was good as well. The menu is very extensive (I should have taken pictures of it) with all kinds of choices. Reasonable prices for the amount do food. I ate a pastrami sandwich and wow, perhaps it's the best pastrami sandwich I've had in a long time. Taste was good, the bread which I chose french roll vs the other bread option which was sourdough, it was delicious. For the side I opted for french fries. They were crispy and paired well with a side of ranch to dip them in. I would totally recommend this place to stop by and have good food. The restaurant had a delightful ambiance as well. The decoration was rustic and funny signs throughout the restaurant. The restrooms were clean, which is a very good positive.

So I ordered the Mike's Pastrami thinking it would have a MOUNTAIN of pastrami as advertised on their menu, and paying around $18.00 for this sandwich surely it would have a good amount of my favorite deli meat. HOWEVER, upon getting home and looking at a very disappointing & sad excuse for a Pastrami Sandwich. This so called MOUNTAIN of Pastrami turned out to be more like a mole hill. Very disappointed with the Outpost Cafe as they USED to be a quality place. DO BETTER.

For a road side cafe, this place is great. They have lots of good counter seating and booths. The food is good for diner style dining. The severs are very friendly. I took my 80 year old in-laws, who are pretty picky with food. They have high class tastes, and they loved it. Perfect stop on the way too or from Vegas.

This place is good and the servers are great. I had a waffle breakfast with bacon and eggs. My Dad had an cheese and bacon omelet with home fries and biscuit/gravy. I do not recommend the waffle it was horrible. The batter tasted like flour and water ...thats it. Bacon was cold. Scrambled eggs were perfection! My Dads omelet looked great and he said it tasted good but the bacon was extremely hard in it. The home fries were burned black for the most part. The biscuit and gravy were the hottest hes ever had he said. I tasted the gravy and it was from a mix but not bad. The ambiance is old 70s truckstop and I liked it. The food needs a little help. The people were phenomenal.

Best truckstop food! We had breakfast here on our way to Vegas, it reminded me of years gone by when we would take road trips. Great food, great service! Coffee was great too, definitely will be back

Loved this stop! Met my brother here who is a truck driver and we sat outside despite the super windy day so I could accommodate my pups! They made them salt free burger patties that were huge! And the waffle pancakes and steak were all tasty! Eggs were really good! Definitely better quality compared to most restaurant eggs! Darker yokes and no ammonia flavor or smell. Bathroom was clean! Restaurant is cute inside lots of things to notice and check out! Anyone who serves cholula with breakfast knows what a good egg will be! Sorry Tabasco lovers you can keep your Tabasco! Which they also has by the way! Serving sizes were big and the service was friendly and attentive and even kept checking on us outside kept our coffee cups warm and full! Dog friendly is always important to me! And the pups had a nice breakfast with us on the patio!

Sherry was our server, always has a attitude and always seems to be annoyed. Customer service isn't her forte, I love the food here just need a different server next time.

Took my sister to breakfast here today. The chicken fried steak was really good!!! My sis was happy too !!! So I'll surely go again!!!

Oh my goodness. Thank you for awesome food and service. There was 13 of us at 8 pm. I liked my California chicken sandwich. Our group had ribs, fried zucchini, soup, Florentine omelette. Our server was so attentive. Thank you for everything.

Swung by for dinner prior to hitting up a conversation nearby on a Friday a few weeks ago. Service was great, and everyone was very polite. Food was delicious (although it was a simple burger). The fries, though, I loved. They were so much better than your average fry. Good portion of them. Definitely filling and hit the spot.

Hello, I am a regular guest at Outpost Cafe. I was very pleased with my delicious meal. My server Brianna, greeted me with a smile while taking my order and delivered my meal in a timely manner. I am very pleased with every meal that is offered on the menu. Thank you very much Brianna, for making my dining experience great and providing excellent customer service. You're the best!

Lori and Lana always know us when we come in. The outpost has the best food and always great service. It's our local spot with friendly faces and fun stories. I hope this place always is successful but want to keep it as my favorite home town spot. See ya on Tuesdays!

We drove 30 miles to eat breakfast here based on the Eater LA article we read. We're glad we did. The service was professional, but not necessarily friendly which is just fine with us. First off, the food was good and the portions generous. My wife had the pork chops and eggs. She says the pork chops were "tasty goody", the eggs were cooked perfectly and the tomato slices were fantastic. It was like they gave her the whole tomato. Grits were hot and perfect. I had the Roadkill Omelette with hash browns along with a biscuit and gravy. I found the food to be a little salty for my taste, but it all tasted good. The Roadkill omelet was very meaty. The hash browns were delivered crispy as they should be. The gravy was spectacular. Like I said it was all a little salty though. As a coffee snob and aficionado please consider this high praise at a 6 out of 10. In the last 7 years I have had coffee from all over world. This coffee was good. Slightly stronger or maybe a more coarse grind would help. Our cups never ran dry. $37.78 for 2 breakfasts was on the high side. The portion sizes mostly made up up for the pricing however. The pricing was more along the lines of a gourmet breakfast location. The atmosphere is rustic. It's a truck stop. My wife said she would not feel comfortable going without me there.

Grilled Pork Chops are delicious. They have a mild seasoning like fried chicken.......

Quaint little spot. Breakfast is priced well, more bang for your buck. It's good food and service is fast. We've never had a bad experience. It's right off the freeway and if you're looking for a place to eat quickly and get back on the road this is your place.

We come here all the time and I ordered the fried chicken. I was extremely disappointed. It was cooked to perfection but instead of four pieces there was only two edible pieces and two tiny little pieces that were a joke and they still charged me for four.

If you are traveling thru Hesperia, you must stop at Outpost Cafe!!! We've been several times but stopped by today for Brunch! Service was fast, and friendly.. the cafe was busy but not too busy for a Saturday AM.. go ahead and sit at the bar and order your breakfast!! The coffee was basically hot water so I'd skip that. It might have just been a bad batch bc I've heard good things about the coffee from here! What food to order: - travelers breakfast with pancakes -California Omelette is DELICIOUS & HUGE. you can share it! - BLT was great too!!! (Order it sourdough) Would order all 3 again! The hash browns are amazing and taste like freshly cut potatoes!