Teddy Bear Restaurant

Without a doubt one of the best restaurants here in Big Bear Lake, especially if you are looking for some real down-to-earth home cooking. This restaurant has plenty of free parking right in front of the business. One key point to remember when visiting is that they only take cash, no credit cards accepted, but do not worry, they have an ATM located in the foyer of the business next to the restrooms. There is one large sitting area with tables or bar stools at the bar area, another smaller dining area towards the back and finally a small covered outdoor dining area. Our server was Rudy, and he was simply the best, friendly, helpful with great dinner selections and very polite. We had homemade chicken pot pie, pot roast with all the trimmings, house salad and a delicious tomato basil soup. The portion sizes were very large, and it was a little difficult to finish everything, so we did not, instead taking the rest of the food to go. Another must have, even if you must take it to go, is a slice of one of the many homemade pies, out of this world. This is one of our go-to restaurants anytime we are in town and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic home cooked meal.

Came on a Friday evening about 630pm. Was almost full house. Nice waitress gave us a corner table. The fish and chips were quite good. The tomato soup that came with the grilled cheese sandwich was amazing! One of the best I’ve ever tasted!

We went for the chicken pot pie, and everything was delicious. We were dad we were so full there was no room for pie for dessert. Everyone in the party was pleased with their meal. The service was great patient and friendly.

We had a truly amazing breakfast. The server considered all our preferences and maxed for us great healthy food! The home-fried potato was especially tasty. Great menu options 🤍

Spacious parking lot, small inside but cozy, excellent food cooked to order with incredible pie, ice cream, and coffee for dessert. We'll definitely return when back in the area. Cash only, an ATM is in the lobby.

Nice little homey place. Food was great! Service was excellent! Bella, our server was wonderful! Generous portions and the pie is amazing!

I ate here on a Thursday around 11:00am with my family and our dog. The patio was very relaxing; and the food was delicious. I ordered the Avocado, Tomato, and Arugula Sandwich with a side of Tomato Bisque. It was fresh and satisfying. The staff were very attentive and welcoming. You may have to wait a while to be seated, but the wait is worth it.

The place was alright. The burgers were made of Angus beef and cooked medium well, but it wasn't anything special. It was a decent restaurant, but for $18 a burger, I expected a lot more. It didn't have much taste, and its presentation was mid at best. It's a roadside burger joint built to seem better than what it really is. The staff was nice. There was no AC inside the restaurant, so it was absolutely humid inside, and it's quite small. It's cash only, which is another draw back, but they do have an atm inside the lobby, but it's $2.50, so come with cash so they don't gouge you at the atm. All in all, it was a mediocre experience.

I came at 3pm on a Sunday when the Line Fire stopped. I have heard many people canceled their trips to Big Bear due to the wild fire when I went to a ski shop. This is why the restaurant only had 3 groups of people. The service was outstanding. We sat at the bar counter and was served right away. The food is delicious. I especially love the tomato soup because it wasn't too sweet or soup. The burger was so big and filling. The chicken pot pie was big but it tastes like the pie I make at home so nothing special. The reason why I take off one star is because this is a CASH only restaurant. And restaurants or any business that require cash only don't declare their full income tax so that they can pay less tax, which means you shouldn't even bother tip them. I still tipped a little because the staff was nice. I know because my dad flipped restaurants.

I've eaten here in the past. I always liked it. I hadn't been in many years. We came in for an early supper and the place was nearly empty. I ordered the chicken pot pie and I chose soup for the starter over salad. Waitress seemed partial to the tomato soup, and it was absolutely delicious, very creamy and decadent. Chicken pot pie had good, flakey crust, but exactly 2 pieces of chicken....(?) Husband had Salmon that smelled funky. The part I really cannot respect is that the staff all just leaned around and talked and the place is in a desperate need of cleaning. I mean badly. Crud all over the floor and tables, windows were filthy, dust everywhere as well. In my years of restaurant work it was always "If there's time to lean, there's time to clean" and clearly there was time to lean, but nobody will clean. Also, I am pretty sure COVID is over, yet nobody gets a menu.

I'd been to Teddy's a few times during my many trips to BB. The food isn't great; it's just whatever, but usually the lines aren't crazy like at Grizzly and they allow dogs & we had our pup in tow. I had a horrible experience here over Labor Day weekend. I put my name on their list for patio seating at 10 a.m. for me, son, husband and pup. I was told the wait would be 20, 30 tops. There were maybe 2-3 groups with pups ahead of me so I figured it wouldn't be too bad of a wait. 20 minutes passed - nothing. 30 minutes passed - nothing. 40 minutes passed - at least 4-5 groups of people with dogs have been seated. I figured, hey, some folks probably put their names on the list and then decided to walk around so I continue to wait. 50 minutes passed - I asked if there was an ETA, was told "uhhh, yeah, soon" 1 hour passed - told "you're next" 1 hour 15 minutes - the host seats someone else with a dog. Hello? So I asked the host, I think you said I was next? His response was something along the lines of "Huh? Ohhhh. Yeah ...." Is that supposed to be helpful? So we ask what happened, and the host with the list tells us he accidentally scratched my name out when he overzealously scratched out other names off the list. So basically my name had been skipped multiple times over - they couldn't even tell me how many times I'd been skipped. They were on a completely different page of names when they tried to find my name. You'd **think** there would be a forthcoming "we're sorry about that, let us make it right" type thing. NOPE. The host - who, by the way, was clearly stoned out of his mind (which hey, no problem with that but do your effing simple job) literally laughed and continued with this, "yeahhh I don't know what happened, man." Then the manager or whatever tells us "mistakes happen." The end. No apology, no offer to comp us for anything for the inconvenience of waiting over an hour. Instead, we get this nonsensical comment that they couldn't change things around for just one person when they have a ton of other customers. What? We weren't even asking for some exception. The kicker - no apology, no sense of "oops, we effed up" - no, instead when we said this was not ok they responded in this snarky tone saying, "well, if you don't want to eat here you don't have to." At that point, my husband gets justifiably pissed at the incompetence and rudeness. So he says, whatever b****. Which, that's not OK but at the same time, the staff's conduct was not acceptable. But then the manager or whatever comes chasing him outside and loudly screams, "YOU'RE THE BITCH! DON'T EVER COME BACK HERE - YOU BETTER NOT LET ME SEE YOUR FACE AROUND HERE ASSHOLE!" And this person turns to another staffer and says "don't let him come back. EVER!" Seriously? You're in effing customer service. I've been treated better at 5-star fancy ass restaurants in Paris where you might expect attitude. I've never been so ill treated at any establishment, let alone a place that serves mediocre food to what is effectively a hostage audience of out-of-towners limited to the few places that serve breakfast here. Hard pass!

BRING CASH!!!!! I was held in Teddy bear jail until funds could arrive. I'm jk. But seriously. We had to go back to the hotel to get more cash. And we didn't have any. We were so stressed. But this couple PAID for our $60 breakfast out of the goodness of their heart. She has a cake business "custom cakes by Carolyn" and I was shocked she generously paid for us. Thankfully I found out she had Venmo after so I Venmoed her but it's nice humanity is still good. They need MANY signs that say CASH ONLY!! Outside, inside, at the tables, everywhere. In 2024 the owner needs to think about this. I couldn't even ask the workers for cash since they don't have Venmo either. Even farmers market accept card only. They have an atm on site but remember you need a debit card or a credit card set up for advanced cash withdrawal and there's a huge fee. I'm in my 30s but in today's society everything is done digitally or with credit cards. But we in big bear baby. Cash only here. Nice outdoor seating for the dogs. Parking is enough for maybe 10-15 cars? All items served all day. We got the pot pie and the pot roast. Pot pie. I wish it had more of a baked in crust. Flavors were good but not amazing. The rosemary was overtaking lots of the other flavors. Overall it was good but not the best we ever had. Pot roast was moist and tasty. Mashed potatoes were good. Overall I wouldn't come here if you don't have cash. But if you do give it a try. And also I'm getting a custom cake to support my saviors business.

We love it here! It's always a must stop for our annual trips. Although there's generally a long wait time, I do recommend coming in for an early breakfast or early dinner. The service here is always great & the staff are very attentive. I absolutely love the chicken pot pie, it's a must try :)

We decided to come for breakfast while spending Memorial weekend in Big Bear. The ambiance was definitely bustling since it's a Big Bear favorite. The restaurant has cabin style decor with an indoor and outdoor dining area and pet friendly, which is why we chose to come here. Now for the food, every dish we ordered was well crafted and full of flavors that showcased the restaurant's commitment to high quality cuisine. Our serving staff including our lead server were attentive, friendly, and polite. We're definitely coming back when in Big Bear!!

Cute little breakfast place. We had 14 people and they were accommodating. The service was fast as well which is always great bc we were hungry. We had a little bit of everything, the pictures have the description of what we got.

Cute spot on the main strip in Big Bear. I got the salmon and eggs and it was okay, not great. The pastrami and egg scramble was incredible tho and I would come back for that!!! Also tried the berry pie ala mode (rhubarb strawberry one) and it was fantastic. I guess that means to listen to the top 10 on the menu! Service was meh tho. Went for breakfast and the female blond server was not great, we had to go to her to place order, she made comments about what I was ordered, had to track her down to get refills, pay bill, etc.

This was our second choice. We stopped at the grizzly manor cafe, but it was the size of a closet and decided it wasn't worth the wait. We stopped here instead and waited about 30 minutes to get seated. It was the day after 4th of July so not bad.The staff were super friendly. The restaurant was really comfortable and had indoor and outdoor seating options. The food was really delicious and put together really well. We had a really good dining experience here. The chicken fried steak was so good. The teddy bear Benedict is a take of biscuits and gravy with pastrami. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The cash only is a little annoying and the coffee was a little weak. I want to come back for the PIE! Worth the stop worth the wait.

Not sure what the hype is about. We ordered the avocado turkey sandwich which was ok. The corn beef hash was good but hash browns were underdone. The restrooms had no baby diaper changing station which I don't understand why. Cash only. We would skip it next around.

Great restaurant, love the later hours for if we get up the hill late. Wonderful service and a good menu. We had burgers and fries and pie! Cash only! ATM in lobby.

We ordered takeout to picnic at Boulder Bay park. Called our order in ahead of time and was told it would be ready in 15 min. It was Sunday AM so restaurant looked fairly busy but food was ready in the time we were told, which we appreciated. Cash only. Veggie omelette was full of veggies and hash browns were crispy. Pastrami hash was tasty- good amount of pastrami.

The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful if you have questions or need suggestions. It's a cute little restaurant in the heart of Big Bear that does a great job giving you that "I'm in the mountains having a snow day" feel! Can't beat it. Chicken Pot Pie: it came with a vegetable and beef soup as the starter cup which was a pleasant surprise and piping hot, perfect for a cold day. The pie itself was very tasty! You could really taste the rosemary in it and if you're a fan of flaky crust this one is absolutely for you. Country Fried Steak: it comes with the option of hash browns or home fries - easy choice for us we had to get the hash browns! They were so crispy and fluffy all at the same time. The country fried steak tasted better and better with every bite. Kids French Toast, Eggs & Sausage: it's not a skimpy little kids meal option. It filled our 12 year old son up really well. Two slices of French toast, eggs and a single sausage.

This used to be one of our "must go" eateries in Big Bear Lake Village, but never again! The burger was ordered medium rare and came out very well done. The chicken on my salad was tough and dry. It tasted what I think a big pink eraser might taste like. I will say though that the lettuce was enough to feed 3 and there were 3 tomato slices, 3 egg slices and also 3 avocado slices. I think the $20 price tag wasn't worth it. I won't be back as there are a lot of other restaurants in the village.

Walked around the village until deciding to eat here because it was the busiest restaurant! Huge menu with something for everyone. The service was absolutely amazing, this guy was serving the whole restaurant extremely efficiently. Food came out so fast and he was so attentive to everyone. Tried the chicken pot pie and chili and everything was great! Super comforting, huge portions (pot pie can easily serve 2). Will be back to try some dessert for sure.

Tried this place on a Thursday morning, not too crowded when we arrived. Small little restaurant in the village. Our guy server came over quickly, once we put our order in he never came back until the check was ready, my mom had to as the girl server for the coffee she ordered and our refills. It's a small place but the guy was not to be found. Hopefully she got the tip we left. We told her she should. Our food.... Oh man what a disappointment. Chicken fried steak tasted like freezer burn, gravy was bland. My omelette lacked seasoning. I had to salt it which i never do. Pancakes were decent once there were tons of butter and syrup. Be prepared, it's cash only. We probably won't be back.

Quaint and cozy place to grab a casual bite, Today it was coffee and peach pie. We enjoyed looking out the window watching the snow fall. Our server was sweet and willing to tell us who they used for their delicious vanilla ice cream. The peach pie was perfectly flakey. We enjoyed their coffee and rustic ambience. Know that this establishment only takes CASH.

Food was good. I don't like pancakes but they were good. Service was slow. Cash only- they kept customers in line but there were plenty of tables inside. It's probably bc they were understaffed. They said we have fresh ground coffee but the coffee came from a portable bag. We sat at the table top and saw the pot being made and at a point they forgot to put a pot and it dripped and collected. No One noticed for a good 10 mins. When finally the guy who noticed did not wipe First but Put a new pot right above it causing it to Overflow. Not sure id come back.

My Boyfriend spent a great deal of time and effort to surprise me with a trip to Big Bear. The young man told us we cannot order a sandwich without sauce. This happened an hour ago. We were disappointed. He raved about this place from 7 years ago.

Went on a Tuesday afternoon, was seated immediately. Service was slow.Plenty of staff, but our female server took off for 10 minutes after giving us our food. The order was wrong, so finding someone to fix it was difficult. Not sure if it was the server's fault or the chef's. Everyone around us was waiting for their food. The wait staff stood in a group and talked crap about the customers loud enough for everyone to hear. Once the order was corrected, the food was ok.

Your typical greasy spoon; however they created a lovely vegetarian meal for my spouse who has food allergies. Biscuits and gravy were good. Service was fast and friendly. The place is smaller than I thought it would be. Also they are cash only which is frustrating in 2024. Still, has a great time. Would go again.

This is the second time we stopped by for dinner. It is Saturday evening and there were less patrons. Probably because of the Hurricane warning. Food - Country Fried Steak with salad and french fries. Good thing I requested for the gravy to be on the side, the Fried Steak is salty and so is the gravy. It would have been a double whammy. Plenty of rotten leaves on the salad too. I have to pick them literally. I ordered this last time and I don't remember it to be like this. Slow cooked Pot Roast with salad and mashed potatoes. Ugh!! The beef is so tender, flavorful and well seasoned. Recommended. Service - It was not busy and the servers aren't checking on the patrons. I have to stand up to get their attention as they were by the register chit chatting. As of the time of dinner, payment accepted is Cash Only. They do have an ATM at the entrance. But what happens if it is not working? They'll send customers on a wild goose chase. Free seating. It does have a bar and a few tables for al Fresco dining. Limited parking. Gender neutral facility.

Yum! My favorite thing to see on a menu is "All Day Breakfast". They have extensive options, and it took me way long to decide! The Pastrami and Eggs were delicious. Pastrami was crisp and fresh. Potatoes were yummy. The biscuit and gravy was huge and fresh! My husband really enjoyed his massive Jalapeño Mushroom Burger. Everything as far as food was great! Teddy Bear Restaurant accepts cash only. Luckily for us, we had some on hand. They have an ATM at the entrance for folks who don't. We sat where we wanted. It's hard to pick a spot when the whole diner is cute and cozy! Menu's are on a QR code on the table. Very pleasant experience all around.

Absolutely loved my experience at Teddy Bears Restaurant! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with an ambiance that's just right - cozy yet sophisticated. The service here doesn't skip a beat; attentive and friendly, making the dining experience truly enjoyable. Now, let's talk about the food - it's exceptional. Their French toast, a standout dish, is made with bread from their in-house bakery and is simply divine. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Teddy Bears comes highly recommended for a meal that promises to be memorable.

This is a really nice location to have breakfast. it is served all day. The food is really good and it just hits different because it's up in the mountains. The service was really friendly and the way to be seen there was not that long we did around maybe 15 minutes but you can enjoy the outdoors after eating breakfast you can walk around the village for dessert and just enjoy the scenery. My hashbrown was so burnt :( but I would definitely come back here again.

We came to this place 5 years ago and it was amazing. Great service, great food, staff was some of the best I have seen. NOW.....it is truly a 180 from what it was. It HAD to have change ownership, but damn. Service was awful. Regardless if you are a bit busy, you don't bring an attitude to the table. If we had not gone to the staff to take our order, we would have needed some pillows. Bad attitudes all around. Nobody managing them. The food was way below what it was. Eggs were way over cooked, toast was burnt...and even the coffee was cold. And we were not alone. Trust me, not worth Donald's. or your time  You can do better than this place by going to Mc Donalds.

We came here 5 months ago and I had the Orange Walnut Salad. I've been craving it ever since so we popped in for breakfast today so I could try the Denver Omelette and pancakes. Both were amazing and I got Biscuits and Gravy for the side which was delicious even if I was so full I could only eat a few bites. We shared the two meals and I also ordered the Orange Walnut Salad to go which is now dinner. I think the first time I ordered this salad I didn't even add dressing because it was so flavorful. But today since they sent me home with Ranch and Balsamic I figured I'd mix the two and OMG amazing!! Thank you Teddy Bear!! Very cozy place to enjoy a good meal!!

This charming little restaurant is worth the typical wait at breakfast for a table. If you are a single or couple you might grab a seat at the bar faster. I had the veggie omelette with egg whites and fruit instead of hash browns (which looked delicious) but splurged on the cinnamon cornbread as my side. All outstanding, including the coffee! No wonder they've been around so long. Be prepared they only take cash, there's an atm but I'm guessing the fees are high.

Before you go snowboarding, you have to stop in here and get a fresh breakfast. Service is always quick they know you have to get on the mountains. Get here early because you might not find a seat. Sit at the bar!

Went up to big bear to celebrate my 30th birthday with a few friends and when I was looking at places for us to try out Teddy Bear Restaurant popped up as one of the local favorites and I can tell why ! We were a party of 8 and they sat us right away ! I did have to ask for the table to be re wiped down due to some debris left from the party before but nothing major . We sat down scanned the menu and ordered with our server . There were a lot of other big parties there as well and I expected food to be a little bit of a delay but we got ours extremely fast ! Food was delicious all comfort food. I feel like you really can't go wrong with breakfast ! I wanted an egg break fast but also wanted pancakes so I got both ! The pancakes were huge !! I shared workable few friends and still had some left over ! If I ever visit Big Bear again I will definitely be back !

Arrive early parking is limited, pretty good breakfast place to eat a lot of options, it's CASH ONLY, but they have a ATM inside which is good! Sadly the waiters do take a while to come to your table or even check on you...

We're locals in Big Bear and have gone to Teddy Bear for a long time, but we ordered take out lunch and the food was terrible! Hard bread on the burger, small amount of meat on a patty melt and no cheese and they put hot food on a cold salad in a box It's too bad, for the front desk service was great and friendly.

We recently dined at restaurant in Big Bear Lake and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The service was ok we were seated immediately, drinks ordered. I asked for tea. He came back with water with a splash of tea. Brought me another drink. We ordered regular breakfast food, subpar at best. the potatoes were still raw and hard with no seasoning, the eggs were powered. We also had a 2 egg with polish sausage. Maybe our expectations were too high.. but if you reference to my photo I added, it's a hot dog. The prices were unreasonably high for the quality of the meal. Overall, it was not worth the time or money, and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a satisfying dining experience in Big Bear. There are plenty of other great restaurants in the area that are worth checking out instead. Grizzly manor on the main blvd is better. Oh and they ONLY accept cash, no credit or debit cards.

Support local restaurants and try Teddy Bear! This place has been here forever and such a great place to grab a bite before or after you hit the slopes! You can never go wrong with their breakfast platter and their yummy O'briens which is their signature hash browns with bell peppers!!

the WORST customer service experience i have ever had. Wanted to place an order over the phone & was immediately greeted by the rudest employee. Gave my order & he said the total was $20 more than the total on the website. When I asked him how that total was possible he told me that he "didn't have time for this sh*t". Absolutely unacceptable. Didn't end up ordering but bet the food would have been shit too.

Well deserved five stars. There are many aspects of our visit that we liked about this restaurant. 1. Located on the Main Street of Big Bear Village. 2. Cosy and clean interior. 3. Homely and tasty food. - I would recommend grilled salmon salad. Fish was cooked well and the greens were very fresh. Addition of orange was perfect. - I don't eat desserts often, however, the blueberry pie was delicious! 4. Service was good even-though our server forgot three extra items we ordered (avocado, cup of soup, and sourdough toast). We asked for those items to be removed from the bill. Overall it was very good experience and I would gladly come back here.

The food was okay, classic American breakfast. It's exactly what you expect from reading the menu. We had our dog with us so we sat in the patio, it was nice and shady so the heat wasn't a bother at all. Someone didn't have their dog tied up and it ran after another while we were sitting there, it's not really the restaurants fault but i've never had that happen in a dining area before. It took way too long for the food to come out. Though the food was good, it really was not worth the wait. It was also cash only, which is fine but not really convenient.

The Teddy Bear Restaurant in Big Bear, California has been a fixture in the community for over 30 years. This family-run establishment serves up home-cooked American-style cuisine in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. The restaurant's namesake teddy bear decor adorns the walls and tables, making the atmosphere warm and inviting. The menu features a variety of classic American dishes, from burgers and hot dogs to sandwiches and salads. Some of the more popular items include the BBQ burger, the turkey club, and the Reuben sandwich. The restaurant also offers a selection of wines and beers to compliment your meal. You can tell that this restaurant has been around for a VERY long time by looking at the architecture. I personally love how warm and cozy this place is at it is a piece of history worth visiting and incorporating into your visit.

If you are looking for large portions of zero flavor this is your spot! How they've been in business this long I do not know. I ordered the only steak on the menu and received what looked like a tumor with liver spots. Wasn't hungry anymore and saved $22.

This place is so good me and my husband like coming here. I love getting the chicken pot pie or I get the farmers. I believe it's called. It comes with eggs, potatoes, peppers, so good so so good oh and you must try the cinnamon cornbread that is my most definitely favorite, I would eat that for breakfast lunch and dinner

Nice name for restaurant. If need a dinner type restaurant, this is the place. They have been in business since 1944. It may be one of the old restaurants here. They located in the city scenic drive. Easy to find. We got the house steak and gunslinger chicken. The steak come with two side. We have potatoes and the house mixed soup. The steak is just good for lunch. The gunslinger chicken has a sauce on top. We got the chili soup and sweet potato fries All good come with corn bread. The house wine is affordable. The entire restaurant look like the lodge home. Service is good on the bar.

Food was ok, hot and fresh. They were pretty busy. We sat in the back, better for us because we had kids. Good was fast. Service was friendly. Nothing special but not bad. QR code for the menus, just a heads up for people that like something tangible. https://teddybearrestaurant.com/menu

Cash only, service dog allowed only if stays under the table on concrete floor even if he's wet and freezing. Not so pleasant stuff. DON'T RECOMMEND

We love this place and have been coming here for well over a decade. That said, their prices have recently risen to the point of being uncompetitive. I can't really justify spending $22 on a burger and fries here. Lovely place though and a great staff. It is cash only so be prepared for that. I give the place 4 stars for food and ambiance, 3 for service but one star for value.

BREAKFAST ALL DAY FTW! Everything is made with love. The portions are huge and the cooks know how to use the griddle- the hash browns and corned beef hash was PERFECTLY CRISPY! The tomato soup is creamy and grilled cheese was yum. Their broccoli and cheese was also yum too. My husband got the pastrami sandwich which he destroyed but we were all impressed with the PERFECT FRIES!!! Long crispy hot fries that you bite into a soft fluffy center! Dip that in some ranch and you're in heaven. The only criticism was the biscuit was hard in the biscuit and gravy but that gravy was money. Super good too bad the bread wasn't soft. Corn bread too was too dense and dry. Maybe because we are at closing time? Doesn't matter- go eat here! The food is delicious and well priced too!

We came from Vegas, Bella was our server on 9/28/2024 around 4:00pm ish....what a nice gal, she deserved this review. Very helpful as far as where I could find local homemade items. The pie was to die for, thank you Bella. I hope you get a chance to read this.

I'm not a local. But I always eat here for breakfast or late lunch! Their cornbread, crispy bacon, homemade chicken pot pie (sells out!) and fresh pies make this place like home to me. I eat here alone at the bar area or eat at a small cramped table by a window. Service is fast, quick, they write it all down thank goodness! Coffee refilled and creamers like French vanilla and hazelnut brought to table without asking just wait a little bit- the person only has two hands. My vegetarian friend was happy with their options. She is not a vegan. So butter and eggs are okay. Kiddo happy too with her sandwich of turkey and avocado. The other kiddo got a grilled cheese. I think their breakfast is best with their huge portions and perfectly crispy hashbrowns. In and out. Small spaces. Big portions. CASH only btw.... small parking so I park at the main area and walk over to the cafe. No Yelp wait list so drop off a scout to put your name on a list while you park the car. Yum yum comfort food. Salt, fat, butter, cholesterol. Salad and cottage cheese is available too. I did not order that.

Food was good but nothing to write home about. Decent wait time. Seemed like they had a ton of ancillary staff but not enough servers. Service was mids.

The food was all excellent and delicious. Decent prices as well. The servers were friendly and attentive. My only complaint was the wait time for a table which is understandable considering the location and the size of the restaurant. I will certainly go back next time I am in big bear craving breakfast.