Outpost Cafe

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.

The food at this restaurant is simply delicious. Before going, I had heard comments about similar places where they only treat frequent customers well, so I went in with certain expectations. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the service here is excellent for everyone, even on my first visit. Aside from the outstanding service, the portions are quite generous, so keep in mind that one dish can easily be enough for two people. Definitely great value for the price! Overall, the atmosphere, service, prices, and of course, the food are top-notch. 100% recommended. I’ll definitely be back!

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!

he Outpost Cafe, located at 8685 US Highway 395 in Oak Hills, California, is a cherished dining spot for both locals and travelers. Known for its classic American comfort food, the cafe offers a variety of dishes that cater to diverse palates. Among its standout offerings are the Repeater and Hangman burgers, both of which have garnered high praise from patrons. The Repeater Burger is a testament to the cafe’s commitment to quality. Crafted from a blend of brisket and short rib, this burger remains exceptionally juicy, even when cooked to medium well. One satisfied customer noted, “Had the Repeater burger, supposedly a brisket/short rib grind. I believe it because even at a medium to medium well cook, it was really juicy.”  This combination of premium meats results in a rich, flavorful patty that stands out among typical burger offerings. Equally impressive is the Hangman Burger. While specific details about its ingredients are limited, customer feedback speaks volumes. Such testimonials underscore the burger’s exceptional taste and the lasting impression it leaves on diners. Beyond its delectable menu, the Outpost Cafe is celebrated for its warm, old-school ambiance and attentive service. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, the cafe offers a memorable dining experience that combines hearty meals with a welcoming atmosphere.

Clean, convenient, courteous. HOME MADE PIES. Warm and welcoming staff. Paired with the most competitive gas prices in the area AND a beautiful view, Outpost Cafe is the perfect road break. Thank you for getting me back on the road, comfortably happy.

Great variety on the menu, old western vibe, and a perfect place to stop if you’re on a long road trip!

I managed to stop here before heading down the Cajon Pass, and boy, was I glad! Some truckers were raving about this little gem, and they were not exaggerating. This is the best truck stop restaurant that I've been to West of the Mississippi. I ordered the ribeye, and it was cooked to perfection. I've paid far more for far worse and will now make the Outpost a must-stop destination.

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 of 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 a 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.

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!

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!!!

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 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.

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!

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'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!

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.

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.

Outpost review We have been dreaming about the food here at Outpost Cafe for weeks and we were headed to Big Bear from LA and decided that the one hour detour was worth it so here we are! These 2 burgers are possibly the best burgers I've EVER had - not kidding! I had to get the Hangman Burger ($15.99) - which again is the best of the best burgerS there is. It's a short rib patty, applewood smoked bacon, choice of cheese (I got cheddar), spicy Chipotle Mayo, lettuce, tomato & crispy onion straws on a brioche bun - and it is still fantastic! I got the coleslaw as my side which is just okay by itself but I got a side of their homemade blue cheese (or ranch) dressing to put in it and that takes it over the top. My girlfriend got the Route 66 pastrami burger ($15.99) - which is also among the best burgers I've ever had. It's a wonderfully seasoned patty with mustard, pickle & Swiss cheese piled high with mouth watering pastrami and comes with a side. She got a salad with homemade honey mustard dressing which is wonderful. For dessert, we had to get a couple of slices of their legendary carrot cake. They get 2 different ones (both are awesome) but the slightly better one is the one that has coconut shavings on it - and that's the one they had today! Girlfriend also noticed a slice of coconut meringue pie in the case so we had to try that too - and it too was a 5 star dessert! Outpost Cafe is still the best highway stop restaurant around. We'll be back again!!

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Fabulous meal as always at The Outpost! Got the Route 66 burger on brioche with onion rings on top with a side of bbq sauce. Delicous! Will ask for it medium Rare or rare next time tho as I didn't get my pink inside. I also am that freak that does not love a toasted buttered bun so will order it soft and untoasted. Got 2 pieces of delightful carrot cake and then also tried the coconut merangue pie which was excellent. We were dreaming of this place for months so so glad to be back and have had yet another an epic meal

Great food quite environment and the staff is very friendly, it gets a little confusing when it's busy but it's good food will recommend for everyone to try to be sure to ask for everything your ordering don't go based of the name in pm chef but morning chef she is great

All of our dishes were delicious. The medium-rare ribeye was perfectly cooked and delicious. The mashed potatoes were so good. Perfectly crunchy onion rings. That ranch was tasty. All perfect and loved it all.

Found a gem of a dinner late on a Friday night slog out of LA to Vegas...Great service, sit down diner with lots of options definitely recommend stopping by

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.

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!

After eating here, I now ask why have we not eaten here during the 29 years that we've lived in the High Desert. Now that we're in the process of leaving the desert, I finally decided to give them a visit. With a little bit of research, I knew I wanted the juicy Lucy, but as I browsed through the menu, it was not there. So when our excellent server Laurie greeted us, I asked about the juicy Lucy and she confirmed that they did take it off the menu, but she was certain the chef would not have a problem making it and I'm glad he did. It was juicy, full of flavor, tons of meat cooked to a perfect medium rare and delicious homemade onion rings to accompany it. Also their salad dressings, such as their ranch and blue cheese all homemade and delicious. As I said earlier, our server Laurie who was excellent made our first visit the best experience ever and sad that we'd probably have to wait for Vegas trips to be able to visit here again. She is a true pro. Handled the entire restaurant single handedly. Very friendly and very welcoming to everyone. All I can say is I'll return whenever possible but I truly missed out on all the possible opportunities during the 29 years that we lived in the HD.

Went there for the first one when we moved back up the hill Definitely good food. The biscuits and gravy can use a little help but over all one of the best places on the high desert

The best kept secret in the high desert. Try the strawberry rhubarb pie amazing. Sit in Lori's sections and she will take great care of you. See you next Tuesday Lori ;)

I dont want to give away the best place to eat in the high desert...but this place has the best food..drink...and desserts. The ladies are amazing and the best service around! Thank you Lori and Lana for treating us so well!

We had only come here for breakfast, but we decided to come for a hamburger and a Mike's Big Pastrami. The food was wonderful and our favorite server, Rebecca, was the best! Delicious food and wonderful service made for a great date night!

I live not even five minutes away so we come here often for breakfast. They're not too busy although it might seem like it because their parking lot is little hectic and they're quick. The staff is friendly and usually on point except for one. Receipt shows her name as Elsa. It was our first time being served by her. We were waiting to have our order taken. Twice I was told they'll let our waitress know. She still hasn't come by. Third time the other server (brunette girl who's always on it) yelled across the restaurant to take our order then she finally came over. Anyway food comes she just drops it off. Never once did she check on us. I had to ask the runner for condiments after being fed up on waiting for her to come by or thinking she will. Later she just drops off the check on the table without saying a word walking away and I ask her for a box. Never brings it and never picked up check again. Mind you that she was literally behind the bar not doing anything. I saw her hovering over the table or standing staring at the kitchen doing nothing! She had one other table who was dining alone and one other guy dining alone at the bar she was taking care of. We waited for her up come but had to get up to ask someone else for box and hand check. She has the middle section and it's not very big but I would avoid her section at all costs next time. Does the bare minimum and should not be in the service industry with that work style. it's sad the others have to pick up her slack.

Great food, large portions, lovely people. You shouldn't need to add more. Doing so just adds nonsense.

Was visiting family in Apple Valley and stopped at the outpost on our way up the hill. Our server Elsa was super friendly and kept topping off my water before I even had to ask! (I am a thirsty person). It was a bit busy inside but the food didn't take too long and portion sizes were good. We got eggs Benedict and steak and eggs, steak was a little overdone for my liking but we will definitely go back

Aside from the food, service is trash. Got a server there named Elsa, just worthless. Can't even greet or break a smile with her guest. Too bad! They lost me as a customer.

Normally I love the Outpost Café and I come here quite often with my Minions but the service today was absolutely horrible. The waitress and cook were too busy laughing with each other instead of taking care of their customers. I ordered a Corona with lime; received the Corona but no lime. Asked for lime again; wasn't brought. And this was after waiting for a bit just to put in a simple drink order; my dinner order was never taken. I decided to just pay for the Corona (never drank it and never received my lime) and just left. Won't ever come back on a Thursday.....

I ordered original grilled cheese (American on sourdough) with fries. Grilled cheese was delicious but the fries were AMAZING. Shoestring cut and crispy. So yummm.

Cut road side diner. Great menu. Good food. Super friendly and helpful servers. Clean restaurant and bathrooms. Easy to hop on and off 15fwy

We stopped here for a brunchy lunch on our road trip. Good food, good portions and friendly staff. We elected to eat outside which was a little dusty (but they warned us that was the case). The umbrella shade kept it comfortable even while the temps were soaring. Had the fish burger, which was a generous portion of fish, the Reuben, which was delish, fries, a burger, and the divorced eggs. Food was all very good. They make their own chips and the waitress suggested trying it with their homemade salsa. I would never have done that without the suggestion but it was wonderful! The divorced eggs had almost a half avocado on them. Sweet tea was nice and refreshing and not too sweet. Would definitely go back next time we are on that route.

Excellent friendly service, value and flavor here for a simple breakfast today. 2 easy, bacon and 2 flaps. Nailed it. Not everyone does but this young chef sure did. Don't miss this place, they got hot beer and poor service. Not. Clean restroom and plenty of parking and table space.

Breakfast was basic. I've had better French toast, these weren't well cooked. Home potatoes were way overcooked. I do appreciate that they let adults order off the kids menu and kids menu is well priced. Wait staff was friendly. It's a one and done for me. Wish I had taken pics.

Outpost Cafe is what you wished EVERY breakfast cafe would be like! Comfortable, rustic, down home, and just good. What I mean by Good, Is the friendly service, the great food and the lightning fast service. This isn't their first rodeo and I shows. Rabecca was my server and she was a pleasure. Did I mention that they have quite an extensive menu? I don't pass through that often but when I do I'll make it a point to stop by for a nice warm meal. Enjoy.