Spirit River Café

Great brunch spot. Food is delicious, coffee is fresh & hot & good (I'm picky). My Benedict meal said 3 eggs on the menu & I received 2 (this happened twice), but there was plenty of food & it was very good. Service is friendly & cheerful but not super attentive. They are busy indeed!

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I give this place a 5 + stars plus. My husband and I go here as often as we can. It's a small place, but the food and service are terrific. We have never been disappointed.

Had to come here as the place is very popular on Google. The place is small but cozy. I would like it better if they had booths, but I can deal without from time to time. The service was amazing. Cara was our server and she did an amazing job! But it looks like the other servers do a great job too. The food was good as well. Will be coming back to try out the lunch menu soon.

Nice little spot. Good and quiet atmosphere.

I found this place because the first review says best breakfast in the area. I had the Texas Skillet, and I got to have BANANA BREAD AS A SIDE! That was an amazing option!!! The atmosphere was like a happy with a ranch twist, and the staff was super friendly and were there to refill my coffee and ask me if I needed anything without having to flag them down. The prices for everything were very reasonable for the amount of food you get and they offer mamosas to top off your meal. The reason the food score is lower is because of my tritip. When you walk into a ranch style place and they offer tritip in your skillet, you would think of a juicy tender piece of steak to sop up you runny eggs and shared vegetables. The peices of steak I had were the size of small bacon bits and were overcooked and chewy. It was a little disappointing, but the rest of the food was pretty good. I will definitely try to make it back to try one of the huge burritos that walked past me or one of those omelets.

Yes. Come here. Be kind. They are working hard here and provide great service and delicious food. We ordered biscuit and gravy, Texas skillet, Pecan French toast cinnamon roll. Everything is super delicious and the prices are average. Not cheap but not crazy stupid either lol.

The atmosphere is good. The people there are very nice! The portion sizes for the meals are big, but the meals are still delicious.

Food was delicious and hot. I ordered the steak and eggs with mini waffle. Staff is friendly, definitely an old school diner vibe because the servers were predominantly women. Restaurant is tiny so I wouldn't recommend for a large party. Recommendation: Baked goods

Prices are slightly high, but portions are very large (sometimes I wish restaurants would sell smaller portions - like 2 eggs omelets instead of 3 - at a cheaper price). Very friendly staff, the service is however a bit slow. I like the western decor and the vibe. There are patio seating options (50% under the sun so bring your hat and sunscreen!) The food was good but nothing spectacular. My potatoes were on the dryer side, slightly under seasoned. The French toast was good, just overly sweet. Go there if you crave large breakfasts! I would go back to try their lunch.

Apple Valley: Open for breakfast and lunch only and closes at 2 PM. I believe they're closed on Tuesdays but check. Beer, wine & champagne. Pack yourself in this small and mighty cafe serving large portions of whatever you order. Everything is homemade. If you're there on a Thursday or Saturday, order the hearty Meatball Soup. It's VERY delicious and hearty, full of fresh vegetables, potato and meatballs. If that doesn't fill you up then any one of their breakfast scrambles or omelets will be enough for the entire day. I like the Reuben Sandwich ~ with some nice choices of sides like homemade potato salad or since I'm already clogging my arteries with a Reuben, their onion rings are superbly crunchy. Pot Roast: Ample portion and very tender pot roast. Great homey meal. Turkey Bacon Club: Kudos to you if you can eat it at one sitting. Plenty! Very good club with fresh lettuce/tomato makes this a filling lunch. Be sure to check their daily specials and note: this place gets busy so go with the busy flow. Service is prompt . Easy parking. 3% charge for credit cards (ugh).

Amazing food and service as usual. Clean and cozy. Highly recommend you give them a try.

I've been here once before but that was YEARS ago so this felt like the first time. We got there at about 1pm, they close at 2pm. We could *feel* the rush. We were hurried to a table and immediately asked about drinks. Server showed up soon after and asked if we were ready to order. She was speaking fast, wrote everything down, then we noticed her rushing around the restaurant to her tables. I understand hurrying within that last hour but it made us feel rushed. We were all still eating when we received the check. On the food; the corned beef was OK. A bit dry but it seems to be popular here. I ordered the ranch potatoes and an egg, and grabbed a cinnamon roll to go. The cinnamon roll was not heated up so I received it wrapped in cling film inside a box and it had a side of soft butter with it. The potatoes were alright but unseasoned. Large hearty chunks of potato with some green bell pepper and onion. I would have liked this to have some more crispy edges; the crispy parts are the best. I enjoyed them anyway. The cinnamon roll was taken home and heated up later. It became gooey and sticky and was delicious! I don't understand the butter with it so didn't use that. If anything I would have liked more icing on the side, but this was good though. It's a "cinnamon pecan roll" and at first I thought they were missing a pecan topping or something, but when eating it I found all the good stuff on the inside layers! The food was fine. Cinnamon roll was my favorite part. The service made us feel rushed and we were out of there around 1:30 so there was still time before closing even after we left. This visit didn't make me want to go back.

UPDATE: a few years later and everything is as great as it's ever been. Same great team of people, which must tell you that this place is a great place to work. If the employees are happy, the food and service will be good. The place is always busy, which also means something. And if you're a Karen that complains about the wait, the people behind you will be happy to take your place.

The menu size is perfect and the breakfast food was literally amazing! The waitresses are attentive and the service was great. We sat outside on the patio and the ambiance made for a perfect desert day!

Always really good breakfast, I haven't had something here I didn't enjoy. Staff is friendly and this place is a cool diner to stop by whether you are from Apple Valley or not.

Found this little gem on our way home from Vegas. So glad we stopped because this was one of the best breakfasts we have had in a while. Do yourself a favor and start with the banana bread. I had the bacon, avocado and cheese omelette and my husband had the cowboy skillet. The pancake was so delicious and fluffy and even the wheat toast made it's way into the to go box. Stellar service and friendly staff over all. We are going to make this place our "must stop" on the way back from Vegas from now on. Thank you!!!

Wonderful cafe for breakfast or lunch. Today it was 82 degrees out, absolutely beautiful, so we sat on their large patio. They are dog friendly! I had the patriot waffle; one Blueberry Belgian Waffle with strawberries and whipped cream on top. Everything was delicious. Service was really fast. This place is very popular, it looked like a 5-10 minute wait to sit inside for any groups larger than 2. Five stars for great food, outdoor seating, and being dog friendly.

Food: 8/10 (Berry Oatmeal Is soo good with brown sugar, Enchiladas W rice & beans Eh 5/10 , Breakfast Burrito Big 8/10) Service: 10/10 I appreciate the servers coming to check up on us every moment they could. Alyssa is such a sweetheart & very helpful. We appreciate your service sister keep it up. You are awesome!

Everything is fresh, and delicious. I love all the choices of sides they offer. Service is amazing, very prompt, with everything. Love the decor,

Great food, great service. Just a simple soup and salad this time around, but maybe the best vegetable beef soup I've ever had! Staff very friendly.

Adequate seating, Clean and well kept. You're greeted when you walk in with a smile, and seated fairly quickly. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is plentiful and flavorful!

I have been going to this restaurant off and on through the years. It is in the Spirit River Center that has the statue of Roy Roger's Trigger at the entrance. I ordered an Athena Scramble with fresh fruit and flatbread. It is eggs scrambled with olives, tomatoes, and mushrooms topped with crumbled feta cheese. The flatbread came grilled on one side and was crispy and soft at the same time. It was enjoyable with the contrast in texture. I also ordered a single pancake, buttermilk this time as they did not have buckwheat that morning. All of the items were tasty and very satisfying. This is a good place for breakfast and lunch. A good restaurant to put on a rotation. Food and service is consistently good here.

Definitely coming back the food was delicious the service was great and it is very fair priced! Place is clean and it's a relaxing place for breakfast nothing wild

My favorite Breakfast place in the HD They have the best Biscuit's & gravy around. service is always great. Definitely a hidden gem for the HD

First time there, was seated quickly & attended to immediately. Loved the food & service!

I just learned of this restaurant during the week. They had an excellent variety of options, unique toast selections, and friendly staff. The food was a bit pricey, but I may be living in the past since I don't eat breakfast out often. It was a little difficult to find them once I parked. Their entrance was in the courtyard and I saw no signage to the restaurant entrance. Also, be sure your entire party is present, you will not be seated until everyone is there.

Walked in and was greeted with friendly smiles. This place is a country style all American food cafe. I found this place through a friend and it did not disappoint. I had breakfast burrito with country potatoes and an ice tea. Every bite was delicious! The jalapeño tortilla was a bonus! Simply delicious! If you like it e tea, they brew it to perfection. Parking is plenty here. Bathroom is well stocked and clean:

Update: still dine here frequently. Things are mostly the same. Still come for the corned beef hash. Post covid they have seating outside. Service can be a little hit and miss if you're seated outside and they get busy but it's not enough of an issue to take a star off. Still would recommend.

Me and my family still come here all the time. we've loved it for years and they always provide great service

Food 7/10 Coffee 5/10 Service 4/10 Value 8/10 Food: The food at this location is standard diner food your usual breakfast brunch items. The Texas skillet was very well put together no issues with meal. For the location being a diner/cafe the food was as expected. The use of hot sauce is usually required with these spots. But the beef was not dried out and the eggs were cooked well variety of veggies used was basic for the skillet all in all acceptable. Coffee: Coffee is advertised as freshly ground coffee so "bean to cup" for diner coffee it was good not too bitter but still bold drinkable either with or without cream. Basic coffee though not much to say. Service: The waitress I had was ok welcoming but seated me in a corner right next to kitchen entrance. But that is not the waitress fault but is the owner fault for doing a poor job with the table layout. The owner should look into changing the tables around in my opinion the location was not using all the tables at time I went so in my opinion why seat someone in a bad table when others are open. But could be how the waitress routes are which is an owner issue. The waitress could have been more attentive though that needs to improve but I was also right by the kitchen entrance so inconvenient for a waiter or waitress to stand there for a long period of time. Value: This diner gives prices that equals the service atmosphere and food of location which is acceptable

Long wait, food was bland. People were nice but it's a small venue and the prices are expensive for food that doesn't match in quality.

Someone recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. My two teenage boys, ordered French toast and they loved it. The large portions filled them up, very delicious. I would definitely recommend. Service was fast and friendly. Place is clean, small but the flow is fast.

Amazing restaurant. Best breakfast in the high desert and lunch. Fish and chips are great. Burgers are great. Service is awesome.

Truly best customer service we've had. First day going Saturday and had to go back Sunday because food was great tasting and service is great!

I give the Spirit River Cafe ! I don't know why I didn't think to write a review sooner, but better late than never. Head's up there is usually a wait. We have been coming here 9 years now. Let me say I'm kind of picky when it comes to food being done right. The food is always delicious! The service continues to be friendly and excellent. I love the country music, country vibe and its decor. I recommend the Vera Cruz Omelet with their homemade house salsa. If you have a sweet tooth you can't go wrong with the Pecan Cinnamon Roll French Toast is awesome with sausage patties and eggs or Patriotic Waffle by itself. I really haven't tried anything on their menu I don't like and if you're an early bird they have a nice discounted menu before 8:00AM.

Service was great and food was tasty. Had the pancakes which was also tasty. Ambience of the restaurant was great and short wait time to be seated.

Amy the waitress is as rude as it gets. I formed a breakfast club and we went every wednesday. Needless to say we stopped going.

This is an excellent place for Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch. Everyone here loves their little place. Food is very good and they are very accommodating. They can make you pretty much anything you like. Special requests can be accomodated. I recommend the Mediterranean Veggie with Grilled Chicken and fruit for your side. For breakfast well it is all good. Matt the owner is super nice. The place is only open until 2:30 pm. Food and service is well worth any wait.

Service was good. Food was underwhelming. Not terrible, but nothing special. I was a little shocked that they are charging mysterious "Admin fee" on top of their bill. I already gave a 25%+ tip... so was not too happy about their admin fee. Altogether I paid more than 28% of the food. No reason to go back.

Have been going to Spirit River for years. The quality has never gone down, and everything is served hot and fresh. Best salads and dressings ever. The service is exceptional every time. The only downside is the wait, which can be long due to the popularity. Even though the ownership is changing, will continue to frequent unless things change.

This isn't my first review. I've written a few since my first but didn't post but..... I'm actually sitting here right now. All because my dad because, first I don't like their food and second because I think the waitresses are prejudice as all get out. We walk in and the girl ask if we wanted to sit at the first table in the corner when you walk in. ( we ALWAYS get sat there. I say, no and with an attitude, big attitude she walks to the table against the window and throw, yes, throws the menu on the table. The one the asked about the coffee brings the coffee and before I can open my mouth, she's gone. I wanted some French vanilla for my dad. Now, our waitress is super nice and really sweet. Now, two black women just walked in and they sat them at the area with the round mirror. I'm not crazy, lol it's on purpose! Enough of this. I won't be back. I want to thank , Markey ( maybe spelled wrong ) but if not for you!

For years, this was THE go-to place for breakfast/lunch here in Apple Valley. Last visit, a few days ago, was greeted with "Hi...you know it's cash only now?" That was a bit of a shock, but more so, seeing how empty, the typically full place, was now. Not sure what's going on, but the service was mediocre and the food fell short from before. I hate seeing this happen to one of our favorite spots. Praying they turn around and go back to the original way of business and get better cooks. Otherwise, they'll fold like so many others have. Sad to think.....

I came here with two of my elementary age kids. The hostess was friendly l. We were seated right away and a server got us drinks. The food choices for breakfast was great. Lots of choices for different tastes. They had a early bird menu for 7.99. I didn't see anything I wanted on there, but I thought that was a nice touch especially if you're dining on a budget. I had the steak and eggs and my kids had the eggs, pancakes, and hash browns from the kids menu. My steak was cooked well and had a nice flavor. I had asked for my hash browns to be crispy and it came out the way I wanted them. The coffee was also great. They grind their own coffee, and it tasted fresh. The server was great at keeping things filled and was very friendly. The bathrooms were also clean. There wasn't anything broken, and there was no graffiti. The ambiance was great. It has a western feel. Everyone was very friendly. Overall, it was a great experience. I highly recommend breakfast here if you're in the area.

We were welcome with open arms by Mat. I will come back again for the great food. Had an awesome chat with Mat and the customer service was A1.

Delicious food, good waitresses, super friendly, and attentive. Will be coming back soon.

The wait was brief, the service was great, and the atmosphere is nice! The food was also very delicious and well-proportioned for the price! I got the Mexican Skillet with Chorizo and Scrambled Eggs. Will definitely be returning to try other items on the menu!

Excellent food and service! We come here 1-2 times a week for many years with pleasure! So much variety: breakfast (cinnamon roll French toast!), burgers, salads and fajitas! Comfortable and friendly atmosphere! You won't be disappointed!

What a gem in apple valley! My bf and I come here at least once a month for some mimosas and hearty breakfast. Skillets are always perfect and very filling. For the amount of food you get and possible sides...the price is right. Staff has always been polite and on top of any requests. It's a small restaurant and I wish they could expand in the future. The staff does take on a lot when it becomes busy but they always come around to check on their customers.

This small breakfast and lunch spot is our go to spot while traveling from Las Vegas to California. We found this spot by accident and it's been the best accident ever. Food: Customer service: Ambience :

Went here for breakfast and the food was excellent. Garden skillet and biscuits and gravy were flavorful and cooker perfectly. Quick service with good coffee refills. It was cash only when we came in because their system was down but that was communicated clearly.

Delicious food and great service! I always love coming here for a good meal. My favorite from their breakfast menu is probably the patriot waffles or their biscuits and gravy! Everything is yummy though so can't go wrong when ordering food here. Nice ambiance too and location! I highly recommend trying out this restaurant in Apple Valley!

Best service and food I've had in a long while. Got the cowboy omelette and couldn't have been any better. Gravy and everything were perfect!!

Good food, fair price (I mean everything is expensive everywhere especially with the increased minimum wage imposed recently!!). Even on a Thursday afternoon there is always a wait, but not a long wait. I will recommend this restaurant if you are in Apple Valley.

Great food great prices. My new favorite breakfast place while in Victorville Ca Hard to find its in the back

My family and I came here from Big Bear. It's amazing! We all loved the foods and the service was really good. Friendly people! I highly recommend this restaurant. We will come back for sure! This is a good cafe for brunch

First off the place was busy but we were seated right away . The atmosphere was family friendly the staff also very friendly and fast . I got the waffle breakfast as did my uncle he said it's to die for .... Lol Well I will say it did not disappoint . Waffle was light with a good crisp and had almost a cake like taste .. I didn't need any syrup . Eggs scrambled perfect and bacon crisp just the way I like it . This is a nice little food place . Will defiantly be back