Crystal Lake Cafe

It's been 3 yrs since I rode my bike up to Crystal Lake Cafe ,, and I can't believe I never posted anything about my ride up to Crystal Lake Cafe,, well let me tell you " absolutely amazing" ,, it was not easy peasy to ride a road bike up and up till find yourself at Crystal Lake Cafe,, along the way some amazing views that you could only capture on a rode bike ,, by the way had a breakfast burrito 🌯 when I got to the top ,, I earned it ,, I ate 🤤,, I recommend anyone who like to cycle and love the outdoors then this is it .

Published 2 years ago

Crystal Lake Cafe is amazing. The staff are amazing and kind. They have perfect hot chocolate. Their food is good, and while they don't have many options, its more than enough given their location. Its good food too, always well made and hot. Definitely worth a stop for either a cup of something hot, or a cool trinket to remember your journey with. Amazing sights and great environment.

Published 3 years ago

Beautiful day roads were free of any falling rocks or sand totally clear ! The ride to Crystal
Lake was great! Its well worth the trip . Had one of the best cheese burgers very good stuff! Its a great way to spend an afternoon exploring..

Published 5 years ago

I can't say enough about how much I love this place. Adam and his family are the most gracious hosts to all who visit. I love introducing friends and family to this haven. The food is just great, and the cabins Adam rents out are amazing. Please respect the speed limits, family's with kids are out and about and if you camp, please drown the fire pit before leaving. Enjoy and visit often. I do.

Published 10 years ago

I adore this place and Adam. It is becoming a tradition when visiting my friend in the Glendora area to spend a day driving up to Crystal Lake, chilling with my fuzzy buddy and my friend enjoying Crystal Lake. An amazing hidden little spot. Then afterwards getting a snack and sitting on the patio at the Crystal Lake "Cafe" - my friend is now determined to try everything on the menu and I quite enjoy the grilled cheese. Whatever Adam does on the outside is so wonderful. This is such a wonderful experience to spend some time here - no cell service. No white noise. Fresh air from the trees. This quaint little spot really does make the experience so much more.

Published 2 years ago

Awesome spot to re-energize after a long day of riding. The owner is super nice and has a basic menu he cooks himself. They also offer various supplies for people camping. They have a patio outside that is great for story telling and meeting new friends. A definite stop if you make the beautiful trip up that way.

Published 9 years ago

This is gem of a spot high up in the mountain. But, it’s only and hour or so drive from LA. Rode up my motorcycle to have a great ride and a snack from the cafe. They take credit/debit cards too.💳💵

Pictured, is the yummy grilled cheese sandwich with a cola, that I enjoyed ton the cafe’s patio. 😎

Published 3 years ago

The drive up to the Cafe was long but beautiful and worth every bit. Me and my friends were so excited to go see the legendary Crystal lake camp and buy merchandise from there. Once we got there I felt like a fan girl looking at the Jason vorhess sweaters that they had on display. I was going to waste all of my paycheck that same day, but sadly there was nobody there operating the store 😕 we waited and waited for 3 whole hours and nobody came out. Going to be honest we could've stolen a lot of things from there during that whole waiting span but didn't. Didn't know why it said open if nobody was operating. I was sad and disappointed to be honest. Had saved up a lot of money just to spend a couple of nights there, but overall if your a nature guy this is the place to go.

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Love coming here after hikes. Always has some hot food and the person managing the place is as nice as they come.

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I adore this place and Adam. It is becoming a tradition when visiting my friend in the Glendora area to spend a day driving up to Crystal Lake, chilling with my fuzzy buddy and my friend enjoying Crystal Lake. An amazing hidden little spot. Then afterwards getting a snack and sitting on the patio at the Crystal Lake "Cafe" - my friend is now determined to try everything on the menu and I quite enjoy the grilled cheese. Whatever Adam does on the outside is so wonderful. This is such a wonderful experience to spend some time here - no cell service. No white noise. Fresh air from the trees. This quaint little spot really does make the experience so much more.

Published 2 years ago

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The drive up to the Cafe was long but beautiful and worth every bit. Me and my friends were so excited to go see the legendary Crystal lake camp and buy merchandise from there. Once we got there I felt like a fan girl looking at the Jason vorhess sweaters that they had on display. I was going to waste all of my paycheck that same day, but sadly there was nobody there operating the store 😕 we waited and waited for 3 whole hours and nobody came out. Going to be honest we could've stolen a lot of things from there during that whole waiting span but didn't. Didn't know why it said open if nobody was operating. I was sad and disappointed to be honest. Had saved up a lot of money just to spend a couple of nights there, but overall if your a nature guy this is the place to go.

Published 2 years ago

I had the breakfast burrito and it was solid with great outdoor seating. The drive there was stunning!

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Outstanding customer service 👏 nice place to go after hiking or camping 🏕.. I found out about this place from YouTube Lopezexplora channel ( Thank you Sir) .

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Great service

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I go here just to get the grilled cheese sandwich. The views are nice but that sandwich 👌🏾

Published 2 years ago

The Special Frito Pie, surprisingly fantastic. The other food my group ordered was also all pretty good. We all enjoyed camping, but would camp again just for the Chili, (the special Frito pie is a chili with cheese, onions, peppers, and Fritos)

Published 2 years ago

For the location their prices aren't bad and they have a good selection of items. Worth stopping by for a snack. They even had ice cream.

Published 2 years ago

It's been 3 yrs since I rode my bike up to Crystal Lake Cafe ,, and I can't believe I never posted anything about my ride up to Crystal Lake Cafe,, well let me tell you " absolutely amazing" ,, it was not easy peasy to ride a road bike up and up till find yourself at Crystal Lake Cafe,, along the way some amazing views that you could only capture on a rode bike ,, by the way had a breakfast burrito 🌯 when I got to the top ,, I earned it ,, I ate 🤤,, I recommend anyone who like to cycle and love the outdoors then this is it .

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I have been coming to crystal lake for 35 years . My kids are now coming to the campground on there own . The best thing about the cafe is Adam and his family . Over 30 years I have grown to know Adam and I have been fortunate enough to be able to help him with some plumbing work. It’s a great place to stay the cabins are perfect . The food is excellent and just right …..

Published 2 years ago

Amazing and beautiful place to enjoy with family👌👌👌

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It's really good for before and after a hike

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Love it!!!

Published 2 years ago

I was just expecting a Sit down Cafe, Not at all. Bad customer service, very rude when we asked if they took Apple Pay. The man taking the orders was very rude telling ppl to hurry up. We ordered a Frito Pie not what was expected l. Paid $22 for something I can make at home. Never again. I don’t recommend at all. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

Published 2 years ago

as always, friendly service with a smile, great food, great view and great atmosphere.

Published 2 years ago

Crystal Lake Cafe has some great breakfast and lunch options, hot chocolate and coffee.
You can also buy other personal items, firewood, and camping supplies there.
A great place to visit in the Los Angeles National Forests.

Published 2 years ago

Has almost everything in this cafe. Serves quick food and coffee if you are tired or cold.

Published 2 years ago

Todo excelente el lugar el ambiente las.personas

Published 2 years ago

Great place and great people 👍

Published 2 years ago

Muy rico chocolate

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Para la ubicación está bien

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Muy lindo lugar para disfrutar en familia

Published 2 years ago

Does anyone know what dates it starts to snow here?

Published 2 years ago

Me encanta el lugar , disfrutas de la magnífica naturaleza .

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If you need a little getaway from the city craziness and want to just enjoy the fresh mountain air. This place has it all. The only bad experience is the public restrooms but hey it's An outdoor experience. The only thing I go for is the chili bowl.

Published 2 years ago

It’s a small little shop with the essentials up in the canyons. Been there a handful of times.. owner is decently friendly but they simply don’t have a whole lot to offer. Better than nothing, but you’d probably be better off getting what you need in Azusa before coming up.

Published 2 years ago

Thank you Adam and Gabriel for all the help. I will be back soon

Published 2 years ago

After motoring up the mountain, decided to stop for a bite. Got a cheeseburger which was the worst burger I've ever had, no fries. Should have stopped at Camp Williams. My suggestion would be to pass this place up if you can.

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Amazing place....very peaceful.

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Hermoso y Bello lugar!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Published 3 years ago

We love this place we’ve been coming here for years. Great food and drinks great prices. The cabins are amazing they are clean and neat. We love being greeted by Adam and his lovely family.

Published 3 years ago

Buen lugar

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I haven't eaten the food yet, looks
good !!, I always take my own food. If you forget your, coffee, sweets 😋 They have it for a price you expect to pay way up for that's only store in Crystal lake. I rough it in the cabin, Adam is a great host and Owner. A Family business. He does what he can to make your Camping or Cabin experience Decent, No beer or Telephone for public.

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This is gem of a spot high up in the mountain. But, it’s only and hour or so drive from LA. Rode up my motorcycle to have a great ride and a snack from the cafe. They take credit/debit cards too.💳💵

Pictured, is the yummy grilled cheese sandwich with a cola, that I enjoyed ton the cafe’s patio. 😎

Published 3 years ago

La carretera es dificil. Tiene muchas curvas cerradas. Si no vas a acampar, no hay mucho que hacer.

Published 3 years ago

Just as it was when I was a kid. The place is out in the middle of nowhere. It has everything for such a small place. The owner / cook is a nice, fella.

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Really simple yet nice place with good food, fast service and great people.

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Great patio for outdoor dining

Published 3 years ago

Our favorite quick getaway

Published 3 years ago

I love crystal lake cafe it's such a beautiful place to go and enjoy some nice chili and more food offered there and a nice area for families and to enjoy nature ❤️

Published 3 years ago

The Gents running the store are incredibly friendly, and on a slow day, are happy to chat with you about whatever.
The food was fun to get more for the experience than the taste. The firewood is cheap compared to any other campsite or big store.

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Outside seating in the fresh clean air, next to the rental cabins, was not too busy during the time I was there, we went after a hike which was very convenient, the food was quickly prepared right there next to you, I would definitely go back again when I am in the area.

Published 3 years ago

nice little Café

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Gota get my fix of a great breakfast barrito and som bass fishing.

Published 3 years ago

Nice quick stop for cuppa joe

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The only restrooms are across the road at a camp ground. Worst restrooms ever.

Published 3 years ago

Adam is a friend of my family and makes the best frito pie i've ever had. When there's snow it is crowded, but everything is right there for you. The sledding run is a few minutes from the cafe, as are the abundant trails if you want to hike. There's also a cool amphitheater and a presumably 1950s Dodge m37 snow plow, as well as an assortment of friendly cats that may come to see you if you sit outside. Also, the hot chocolate quality has gotten significantly better over the years. It is also a great place to mountain bike around, but be warned that the roads up there are narrow. I could write more about this amazing place where I try to get my family to go with me, but all this talk is making me want to go to the cafe right now!

Published 3 years ago

Cute little Cafe, great people and found a cute little cat out there! I hope it’s doing well lol

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Hermoso lugar

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Still can't believe this is close to where I live.

Published 3 years ago

A great place to go to get away the chili's fantastic go grab a bowl and go sit in the forest and enjoy the surroundings

Published 3 years ago

Great little place run by friendly and dedicated owner plus support staff who also owns the rental cabins near by. A little quirky but for me it is part of the charm. Very lucky to have this place in the middle of nowhere so keep those expectations in mind when you find yourself here and enjoy. Make sure to tip generously as they deserve it for keeping this gem going!

Published 3 years ago

The best ever

Published 3 years ago

Had the Frito Pie and a Coke. So yummy. There are lots of things to choose from on the menu in addition to a general store.

Published 3 years ago

Had a hot dog, chips, and Pepsi for lunch today. Classic flavors after a morning hiking to Smith Mountain. Perfect!
And it's always fun browsing around the variety of stuff in the store.

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Fun times

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great service

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Great spot for a quick break n bite.

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Nice place 👌 👍 👏 ☺️ 😊 😌

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코코아 마시면 기분이 좋아요.

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Small shop for fast food dishes and snacks. No indoor seating but they have tables outside. Bring cash, they appreciate you more if you do. The camp site and cabin rentals are feet away.

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Crystal Lake Cafe is amazing. The staff are amazing and kind. They have perfect hot chocolate. Their food is good, and while they don't have many options, its more than enough given their location. Its good food too, always well made and hot. Definitely worth a stop for either a cup of something hot, or a cool trinket to remember your journey with. Amazing sights and great environment.

Published 3 years ago

Great place

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Awesome I can't say enough about this place Adam runs this place and makes amazing food it's only about a 45-minute drive from the bottom of the mountain going there is like being an entire different state

Published 3 years ago

One of the best forest spots in LA

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Published 3 years ago

An important resource as you get further away from civilization. Prices are understandable as they are making these luxuries available in such a remote location. You can get grilled hot food or snacks. No water fountain though, which would really be a great resource for cyclists. Cabins next door are really nice looking and reasonably priced for the weekend (planning to try this out soon)

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Great place run by wonderful people.

Published 4 years ago

Purchase grilled cheese sandwich, tasted like it was grilled with old grease. Had some chillie and it tasted like the bottom of the pot. It could have been so much better. So bummed.

Published 4 years ago

Endroit simple mais authentique, ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale. On y trouve l'essentiel et même davantage.

Published 4 years ago

Very nice people
Very kind

Published 4 years ago

Good place

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Highly recommended, just for a visit or tent camp or even rent a cabin for the night! 👍

Published 4 years ago

Had an excellent experience staying in the cabin. My one-year-old and three-year-old loved the freedom of the outdoors and the constant stream of ice cream from the cafe. Staff are friendly and personable. My only worry is that this good review will make it a more popular destination, and take away from the tranquility provided that is so rare in Southern California.

Published 4 years ago

A bit expensive it good food. Friendly staff and beautiful surroundings

Published 4 years ago

Love it here. They have everything you can possibly need. Reasonable prices and very nice owner.

Published 4 years ago

I can't say enough about how much I love this place. Adam and his family are the most gracious hosts to all who visit. I love introducing friends and family to this haven. The food is just great, and the cabins Adam rents out are amazing. Please respect the speed limits, family's with kids are out and about and if you camp, please drown the fire pit before leaving. Enjoy and visit often. I do.

Published 4 years ago

This place is part of a Dying Breed of establishments. The quaint camping store Cafe combination with its selection of snacks, camping gear, souvenirs and rustic charm. The proprietor Adam is interesting and charming and has lots to say about his life there and the local mountains and things to do in that area. The menu is a bit Limited and the interior selection of dry goods small but pretty extensive considering you're in the middle of the mountains. It's open 6 days a week only closed on Tuesday.

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Such a neat cafe, loved the ammendities.

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Great food great people for a place in the middle of nowhere it is fantastic it's also a great place for bikers to stop get some food and refreshments

Published 4 years ago

Mui Bonito lugar

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Good food, great service the little things that make a day off seem like a day off.

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The cafe was fine. But Crystal lake should now be renamed Crystal puddle. Also there was stuff floating around in it. I don't know who takes care of it but they should be fired.

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Great 👍

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A nice destination ride on a motorcycle due to the great roads. This Cafe has good food and friendly people serving. Outside dining area too. This is a favorite ride of the South Coast BMW Riders Club.

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Duper nice

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My friend Bob and myself fished that lake probably over 100 times in the 70s .best trout fishing ever.do not go up there in the winter on a motorcycle.

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Peaceful and comfortable cafe. Various items and prices are reasonable.

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This is one and only Cafe around Crystal Lake. Hahaha

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Es uno de mis sitios favoritos para ir a acampar. Hay una cafetería o mini tienda de artículos básicos. Venden hamburguesas, leña para hacer fogatas, entre otros artículos más. Les recomiendo visitar este lugar para un buen día de distracción ya sea con amigos o familia. En mi canal de YouTube tengo varios videos de este bello lugar.

Published 4 years ago

Excellent superb customer service by the lady. It's a blessing to have a place to eat in the middle of no where. Good food.

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Great little place in the woods , after a bicycle ride up hwy 39 , nothing like a burger and ice cream cone !!

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I had a great time here, I loved the view!

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Top of the mountain. Cooler air. Great food. Great views

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It will serve its purpose as a supply shop on top of a mountain but nothing to write home about

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It's beautiful up here an cafe really nice an good food bring enough cash because there's a $10 minimum on debit/credit.

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En esta temporada de invierno es más hermoso en realidad todo lo relacionado con la naturaleza es increíble mente hermoso

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I didn’t eat anything here but I was surprised to see there is a cafe on the top of mountain .

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Muy Hermosa lugar

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This place has good warm food for those snowy days. Store is packed full of things that are really cool. The owner is very sweet and helpful. I love this place

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Beautiful lake.

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El lugar hermosa lastima la park ranger quitando los carros y poniendo ticket tiene hambre la polecia

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😀😀😀😀

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Maravilloso lugar😍😍.

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Frito Pie

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Delicious food, the chili is the Bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍 the historic cafe has everything you need

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Excelente para descansar lugar tranquilo y hermoso paisaje

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Me encanto este lugar hermoso para quien le gusta la naturaleza

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幽靜

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Great Tuna sandwich.

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Beautiful ride there, and the smell of the mountain air crisp and clean.

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Owner (assuming he's the owner as he's always there) is super friendly. The cheeseburger was surprisingly good. Cooked perfectly. Not at all busy on a Wednesday afternoon which is a bonus. Great views and place to relax. No cell service with Verizon which is a pro or a con depending on how you look at it.

Published 5 years ago

Messy the kitchen look clean. Fun drive up

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Drove up the mountain and met Adam and saw the cabins and enjoyed a hamburger and a cup of chili. Both Delicious 😋. My hunny and I camped for 2 nights and enjoyed the scenery and getaway from the city. Had a lovely time, hopefully we'll be back soon to enjoy Crystal Lake Cafe again and stay in one of the cabins. 🐻🌲🐿️🏕️🔥📵🌌🌠

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The owner is very wonderful Adam really nice person go well go out of his way to help you food is great and the atmosphere is wonderful if you've never been to Crystal lake it would be the place to visit very beautiful

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Good place for resting and breakfast burritos.

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Está fabuloso pienso regresar pronto

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Best burgers in this area 😊

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If you need a can of soup, citronella sticks, or candy, this is your place. 'Cafe' it is not. Step inside and you will think you are in someone's very disorganized garage and sells food in the corner. Stopped here after a hike to nearby Lewis Falls, thought we would give it a whirl, boy were we in for a surprise. Before we ordered the lady told us they were out of chicken. Two of my daughters ordered grilled cheese, my daughter and I ordered cheeseburgers, and my son in law ordered the chorizo burrito as they were out of sausage. None come with fries or drinks. My daughter walked over to the cooler to get 4 drinks, at which time the cook walked in with a very dirty shirt, and the lady (3x) told him what we had ordered. We paid ($47) and stepped away from the counter. A group of 4 guys walked up and no sooner had the first two given their order, the lady called us to get our food! This was concerning to me, for the amount I paid surely they did not just microwave it all?!?! Grabbed napkins and walked out to the picnic deck. The cheese on the burgers was melted to the point of liquid making the bun soggy. The meat was cooked and hot, so took my chances, but did not finish. The grilled cheese had this yellowish orange crusted stuff on the outside that smelled like grease and cheeze- its. My girls picked off the chips and attempted to eat, but could barely finish half. My son in law's burrito was enough for two people, but was basically a large tortilla with meat laid on the center and folded in half. My son had to wrap it up himself. Was o.k., but felt a little ill after. Thankfully we grabbed a handful of saltines as we were all feeling a bit off. We also discovered the soda would expire in two weeks. **Bottom line, bring your own food (however the grills are covered due to fire danger) as there are plenty of shaded picnic tables. Ample parking and a restroom. Good luck!

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Great place to stop and have a snack. Very nice people

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