This tiny, popular eatery is known for its hefty portions of classic American breakfast fare.
Our experience at this place was incredible! The friendly staff and food were worth the 35-minute wait. We used the time to select our orders from the menu, and once seated, we ordered promptly. The hash browns were cooked to a perfect crisp, and the food was outstanding, making the wait well worth it. Make sure to include this place on your itinerary if you're in Big Bear!
Published 6 months ago
Worth stopping in at least once for the experience. The pancakes are huge, bigger than plate. A very busy spot, expect to wait 15-30 minutes. It's a smaller done making the most of their space; open kitchen set- up. Quick service once you are seated. The food is good and several choices of pancakes to include gluten-free. Everyone at our table enjoyed the plates ordered.
Published 4 months ago
So, are you looking for a great place to eat breakfast while visiting Big Bear Lake? Well, look no further than the Grizzly Manor Café, but we warn you, you better bring an oversized appetite because the breakfast portions are enormous. Our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs and we should have simply shared a meal, especially if you order pancakes or a specialty omelet. As for the taste and quality of the meal, simply one of the best breakfast meals you will find anywhere. As for the staff, every one of them had wonderful attitudes, funny yet professional and they sure made us laugh a time or two. This is not a very big restaurant with only a limited number of tables and some counter seating but what they lack in size they make up for it in the size of their meals and the prices are great. There is plenty of free parking on the side of the restaurant and the interior of the restaurant is decorated in a way to honor many who served in the United States Military, which makes it alright in our book any day of the week. Bottom line, great staff, fantastic food with supersized portions and all at a great price and served with a friendly smile. Thank you.
Published 3 months ago
Had a late breakfast here on our way out of town after having been up for a wedding. The staff was all super friendly and had a great vibe. The spot is small but they accommodated our party of 17 with no trouble and still had room for more customers. The food was absolutely delicious and came out super quick. You can see the chef cooking from where we sat and he was nonstop as was the rest of the staff. Portion sizes were beyond generous and everyone left very full. Would absolutely visit again if I'm up in Big Bear.
Published 4 months ago
First time in the Grizzly Manor Cafe. It was excellent and huge portions. My husband who is a pretty good eater couldn’t even finish his food. The staff were amazing and very attentive. Great experience. The restaurant itself is small so be prepared to wait a little. We only waited about 15 minutes, but larger parties seem to have a 30 minute wait.
Published 7 months ago
Amazing food. Amazing service. Best breakfast in Big Bear Lake. Truly one of the best places for a local owned restaurant. The French toast is delicious. Over medium eggs were perfect. The breakfast burrito was enormous and made to order with the ingredients I wanted.
Published 7 months ago
Delicious food without a doubt, and legit cool & friendly staff ..but I personally don't come here. It's too crowded, there are crazy long lines and wait times, full of tourists, it's just too much. But again, the breakfast here is amazing and large portions. A little pricey, overall recommend if you don't mind waiting in line.
Published 6 months ago
Saw this place being recommended on social media and came down. The vibes were good, interesting decor, portions were big, food was decent although nothing to rave about. Came on a Monday at 12 noon as a party of 2. We waited for 1-1.5 hours.
Published 20 days ago
Horrible service, but good food
Published 20 days ago
Published 21 days ago
The chef has amazing skills and doesnt miss a beat.
Published 23 days ago
Great restaurant. Large portions. Awesome atmosphere.
Published 24 days ago
Thank you for the great breakfast and service.
Published a month ago
Super cozy spot. Any place that opens before all the others is definitely one that will catch my eye. Ate The Mess and I loved it. But while I was eating it, every other thing I saw being carried to other tables made me wish I ordered those things too. Pancakes are huge, waffles are thick. Ill be back.
Published a month ago
I loved this place! Its tiny inside. They said the wait would be 35 minutes, but it was only 20. The service was great, and the food was amazing. Those pancakes were HUGE!... The cooks were so nice, and they even had music and were dancing. You gotta try it next time youre in Big Bear.
Published a month ago
So friendly place
Published a month ago
Published a month ago
Great breakfast spot. Huge portions and cozy spot. Great for all ages. Went on a weekday and it wasnt too busy and didnt have to wait. Weekend mornings are super busy. Pancake was ginormous. Eggs and hashbrowns were tasty. Loved the relaxed vibe and decor.
Published a month ago
Published a month ago
Great service, staff very helpful with foreigners. The real American lunch.
Published a month ago
It was my first time in Big Bear, and I could say that it was the only good food there. Tue pizza size pancakes are absolutely delicious. Good service, although the place is a little small for my taste. Great food overall.
Published a month ago
Delicious food and amazing service. Jimmy sandwich Definitely well be coming here by Next time I visited Big Bear Lake!
Published a month ago
Published 2 months ago
Great place, you are looking for amazing fast and delicious food. This is the spot. Cook was great, greeted us as we walked in with a big smile, the servers got out orders perfectly, amazing definitely coming back.
Published 2 months ago
Server refused to take my order and asked me if I wanted my own coffee or if I was going to just drink out of the cup of the person I was sitting with. Worst food I ve had in a diner in years and incredibly rude service. If I could rate it less than one star I would.
Published 2 months ago
Breakfast is awesome here, this is our default spot when we want to hit a breakfast location in Big Bear. The head cook is super cool and the staff is very friendly and the pancakes are massive.
Published 2 months ago
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Published 2 months ago
Funnplace to eat breakfast and lunch.
Published 2 months ago
Published 2 months ago
The breakfast was the best I ever had
Published 2 months ago
Nice team, delicious food.
Published 2 months ago
Small but cozy building. Service was fast and excellent. The best thing was the food.
Published 2 months ago
More grizzly than manor. Most expensive and second worst breakfast I ve ever had. So not worth it. The pictures make it look nicer than it is if that is even possible. The wait was more than a hour. Freezing because they keep the place at 60 when it s 25 degrees outside and the door keeps opening. It s covered in stickers, it s dirty, the vibe is ghetto. Like the town has a meth problem vibe. I had to show id to get the little puck that vibrates to let you know your table is ready. We both got the polar bear. The eggs were cooked well, the hashbrowns fried to the point of being tough and chewy and the pancake fell apart. The best thing about this place was the adorable waitress that gave us lunch and dinner recs-that were absolutely solid. Wheelchair accessibility: I wouldn t even try it. It s not worth the hassle. They would have to accommodate you by law, but you would be so uncomfortable.
Published 2 months ago
If youre looking for good breakfast and a whole lot of it, this is the place you want to be. Its upbeat friendly and you wont leave hungry but might leave with a little more weight on you . Gonna be my go to breakfast spot everytime i come up to big bear!
Published 2 months ago
I loved this place
Published 2 months ago
Published 2 months ago
My friend brought me here for breakfast, and it was AWESOME! Ill definitely be back!
Published 2 months ago
Huge portions, delicious food, friendly staff, and cool environment. Will definitely be going back :)
Published 2 months ago
The best omelette you can have
Published 2 months ago
This is spot is a must when visiting Big Bear, we are from yorba linda and theres not a single time that we visit Big Bear without having some of the best warm and satisfying breakfast . My family and I love this place , always looking forward to there Fathers Pat The Mess ....and there French toast are real good.....thank you Grizzly for the good times.....
Published 2 months ago
Best place to eat!
Published 2 months ago
Food, service and people were great
Published 2 months ago
The Best!!
Published 2 months ago
Published 2 months ago
What a pleasure to sit with the locals at this charming restaurant. Not many places you can have a great breakfast at 6:30am. We enjoyed the food and the welcoming of everyone from the owner cook to the customers. Thank you Big Bear for having such a charming community made up with friendly souls. Robert and Dianna Palm Springs, California
Published 2 months ago
This place is so friendly and the food is amazing. The chef and staff are refreshingly human and know how to crack a good joke. We already made plans to come back!
Published 2 months ago
Published 2 months ago
Great place, amazing breakfast.
Published 2 months ago
A wonderful establishment! Happy to have gone there. Great people working and excellent food. Very large portions. Will return if visiting the area again!
Published 2 months ago
Published 2 months ago
This place is totally wicked. Parking: Easy parking access off the main boulevard. Kid-friendliness: Fun family atmosphere for kids. Wheelchair accessibility: Level entry
Published 2 months ago
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Published 3 months ago
This place is an excellent no-frills diner. Portions are definitely more than generous and food is pretty delicious. Expect to wait a bit to be seated but service is excellent and extremely fast. I highly recommend this restaurant. Parking: Parking is shared with other businesses.
Published 3 months ago
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Published 3 months ago
The food is amazing, huge pancakes, awesome service, its not fancy voss water kinda kinda place, if you havent been you need to go. Pancakes are gigantic and taste awesome, biscuits and gravy are to die for, large coffee mugs, I cant say enough about how good this place is!!
Published 3 months ago
Breakfast burrito was terrible. Tortilla was super soggy and wasn t even wrapped correctly it just fell apart with how poorly it was wrapped and how soggy the tortilla was. Also the burrito comes with peppers, tomatoes and onions which is not specified on the menu nor online. The burrito itself comes with more vegetables than egg or bacon. Would not return
Published 3 months ago
This place is busy! Dont expect to be in and out quickly. The food and atmosphere are amazing. They have stickers, drawings and patches on walls and the ceiling. The pancakes were huge and didnt fit on the plate!
Published 3 months ago
Fun , very quirky, casual. Huge pancakes!!
Published 3 months ago
A must visit breakfast joint for thr best classics- eggs done any way, bacon, hash brown, biscuits and gravy, you name it. I recommend The Blob as it is a lot of food on one plate, and almost everything else is basically even MORE food (The Grizzly for example). Service was great, atmosphere was welcoming, and I will definitely be coming back in the future.
Published 3 months ago
YIKES I love a greasy spoon diner, but our food was actually inedible. Everything tasted like every scrap of burnt food thats been on their griddle for the past month. Like every bit of food had a horrific coating of carbonized grease, like when a restaurant doesnt change their oil on a fryer but this was all from a griddle top. Everything in the small space also seemed just unclean and in need of a head to toe deep sanitizing. The place is just covered in muck and the tables and seating are cheap and in need of repair. Line was long, service was fast, but Jesus Christ, the food is BAD. I felt like an absolute idiot for falling for such a tourist trap.
Published 3 months ago
Published 3 months ago
Published 3 months ago
Amazing experience, friendly staff, and fantastic food
Published 3 months ago
So, are you looking for a great place to eat breakfast while visiting Big Bear Lake? Well, look no further than the Grizzly Manor Café, but we warn you, you better bring an oversized appetite because the breakfast portions are enormous. Our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs and we should have simply shared a meal, especially if you order pancakes or a specialty omelet. As for the taste and quality of the meal, simply one of the best breakfast meals you will find anywhere. As for the staff, every one of them had wonderful attitudes, funny yet professional and they sure made us laugh a time or two. This is not a very big restaurant with only a limited number of tables and some counter seating but what they lack in size they make up for it in the size of their meals and the prices are great. There is plenty of free parking on the side of the restaurant and the interior of the restaurant is decorated in a way to honor many who served in the United States Military, which makes it alright in our book any day of the week. Bottom line, great staff, fantastic food with supersized portions and all at a great price and served with a friendly smile. Thank you.
Published 3 months ago
Published 3 months ago
This place was amazing. The busses, waitress and cook were all personable and polite. Food was amazing and thats an understatement. Beware the size of the pancakes. Theyll feed you for a week. Haha
Published 3 months ago
Published 3 months ago
Had a late breakfast here on our way out of town after having been up for a wedding. The staff was all super friendly and had a great vibe. The spot is small but they accommodated our party of 17 with no trouble and still had room for more customers. The food was absolutely delicious and came out super quick. You can see the chef cooking from where we sat and he was nonstop as was the rest of the staff. Portion sizes were beyond generous and everyone left very full. Would absolutely visit again if Im up in Big Bear.
Published 3 months ago
What a great quirky place to grab a bite. Fantastic food, atmosphere and staff. Food : 5/5
Published 4 months ago
Loved it. Total big city dive vibe with huge portions and clearly a ton of history.
Published 4 months ago
Published 4 months ago
Wonderful old school place with a great breakfast for my friend and I.
Published 4 months ago
Breakfast are fantastic
Published 4 months ago
Love the atmosphere here and the food was great!
Published 4 months ago
I was very disappointed. Our food was VERY greasy. My kid got sick after that.. my hash browns was all grease it didnt even look like hash browns, same thing with my eggs.. my son ordered scrambled eggs and it was all grease. Service was great though..
Published 4 months ago
I loved this place so much! We went during the middle of the week and there was no wait at all. The staff was friendly and provided great service. The food was DELICIOUS. I can t wait to come back!
Published 4 months ago
The food was legitimately delicious. One of the better breakfasts Ive had out in a long time. Go hungry, the portions are robust. Good service and a nice vibe. Best place we ate at in Big Bear....adding an update a year plus later... Forgot how incredibly huge the portion sizes are, thought I was ordering something on the smaller side and it was gigantic. Worth every penny and still delicious. Just go.
Published 4 months ago
The BEST breakfast food I ve had in quite some time. Definitely a must go to if you re in the Big Bear area and looking for a solid breakfast to start your day. My wife and I ordered a ham and cheese omelette and The Blob. The service was quick, portions were great, and the food was delicious. We re not from the area, but we will definitely be stopping back next time we make it to Big Bear.
Published 4 months ago
Love this place!!! Every time we vacation in Big Bear this is our go to breakfast spot. We tell everyone about Grizzly Manor. Delicious fresh huge plates of mouth water, tummy filling yummyness!:5 star Every time.
Published 4 months ago
Saw a large line out the door for the last few days so I decided to try it for myself. Was delicious. Large amount of food for the price. Had the waffle combo.
Published 4 months ago
Published 4 months ago
Worth stopping in at least once for the experience. The pancakes are huge, bigger than plate. A very busy spot, expect to wait 15-30 minutes. Its a smaller done making the most of their space; open kitchen set- up. Quick service once you are seated. The food is good and several choices of pancakes to include gluten-free. Everyone at our table enjoyed the plates ordered.
Published 4 months ago
Published 5 months ago
Food was plentiful and delicious. Service is outstanding. Because of this, it is a popular place to eat and the tables are close togeather.
Published 5 months ago
Published 5 months ago
One of those local must see stand-outs. Very popular, so arrive early or be prepared to wait for a while. One of the earliest-opening breakfast spots in Big Bear Lake. The interior is cramped with tables and a counter seating surrounding the kitchen in the middle of the room. All surfaces are decorated with pictures, signs, stickers, and currency with lots of notes. It is fairly noisy, but the service is good and fast and the food is good and very plentiful. We could easily split a breakfast and be very full.
Published 5 months ago
Always great food and people! I m in already couple of years !
Published 5 months ago
The Food was good and the service was great. Will come back again.
Published 5 months ago
Quaint little café to grab a bite to eat while youre exploring big bear lake. Excellent breakfast with decent prices. Depending on the time of the day, expect this gem of a café to be busy as its known for its tasty food and friendly service.
Published 5 months ago
Loved it. Food was amazing, staff was overall friendly and attentive. They need to expand though, place is very small and the wait times can get crazy.
Published 5 months ago
Thought we would give this place a try since it was close to where we were staying and the ratings were high. Very pleased with my decision. The atmosphere is awesome, the service is excellent, and the food was filling & full of flavor. Will be coming back!
Published 5 months ago
The establishment exudes a delightful and nostalgic atmosphere, complemented by a delectable culinary experience. The portions are substantial, and the service is expeditious. While there may occasionally be a brief wait for a table, the exceptional quality of the dining experience renders it worthwhile. I strongly recommend utilizing the establishments waiting list by calling in to optimize your dining experience.
Published 5 months ago
Sadly not like it used to be. Ordered a pancakes to go. Asked if there was butter and syrup in the box and they replied yes. Got home to find the butter missing and the complete inside of the pancake raw! Whats a pancake without butter?! Tried to eat around the edges but the batter was seeping out. Used to love this place back in the day and would gladly wait for the food, atmosphere and service. Now its just meh...
Published 5 months ago
Excellent customer service and great food
Published 5 months ago
Food and service were good.
Published 5 months ago
This is your classic breakfast spot. Youre gonna leave full and happy. Dont for to buy a bottle of the pepper plant hot sauce. Imported from Gilroy Ca. Food
Published 5 months ago
This is quite a place! Good food, served quickly with a side of humor and attitude its clearly a place thats been well- loved by locals and tourists alike for many years! And the mementos taped to the walls and ceiling are there to prove it.
Published 5 months ago
Published 5 months ago
Celebrating my birthday best time ever soon I will return thank you so much by greeting me food was excellent of commitment keeping customer satisfied Raiders fans
Published 5 months ago
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This place is a MUST in Big Bear. Food is delicious but be warned: the pancakes are HUGE! I ordered the Polar Bear, which came with bacon, eggs, hash browns, and 2 pancakes. I gave one pancake to each of my boys and we still took almost a full pancake home between the three of us. Also its a small place, so get there early and dont mind the wait. I think its worth it!
Published 5 months ago
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Published 5 months ago
This is a fun small diner that focuses on the classic breakfast. Food was awesome! I had the Ron Seymore (chicken-fried steak & eggs)! The fried steak was so flavorful and delicious. Service was outstanding. I never had to ask for a refill or condiments. Staff were friendly and accessible.
Published 6 months ago
Good breakfast, nothing extraordinary. I would return.
Published 6 months ago
It is one of the best old-fashioned breakfast places you can go to! Amazing food! Friendly staff!
Published 6 months ago
It was great! The servers were so nice and the food was delicious. We went on a Wednesday morning and the wait wasnt too long for how packed it was. I loved the notes on the walls too! It felt very at home and peaceful, would recommend!!!
Published 6 months ago
Always an amazing spot for massive pancakes. The servers are cool, funny, sarcastic and welcoming. The food here goes a long way. If you come here hungry, read the description and seem disappointed... Just wait to receive the order. You wont be leaving hungry, thats for sure. Parking is sparse, seats are sparse, food is delicious and plentiful. In my experience, come here before 10:45 am to avoid the massive wave of waiting people. We got here at about 10:20 and got seated right away. Best breakfast in town.
Published 6 months ago
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Published 6 months ago
Our experience at this place was incredible! The friendly staff and food were worth the 35-minute wait. We used the time to select our orders from the menu, and once seated, we ordered promptly. The hash browns were cooked to a perfect crisp, and the food was outstanding, making the wait well worth it. Make sure to include this place on your itinerary if youre in Big Bear! Parking: It was a bit difficult to find parking in busy time! Kid-friendliness: There are many options that a kids would be like!
Published 6 months ago
Food was Amazing best food we ate in Big Bear so far! Chicken fried steak and Breakfast Burinto was Awesome!
Published 6 months ago
Delicious food without a doubt, and legit cool & friendly staff ..but I personally dont come here. Its too crowded, there are crazy long lines and wait times, full of tourists, its just too much. But again, the breakfast here is amazing and large portions. A little pricey, overall recommend if you dont mind waiting in line.
Published 6 months ago
Great little place. Food Great too.
Published 6 months ago
A local staple - we go every time we visit big bear. Huge portions and delicious options!!
Published 6 months ago
Great food!
Published 6 months ago
Published 6 months ago
This was our second time dining at Grizzly Manor Cafe. The service was slow our toast arrived when we were almost done with our breakfast. The food was good. The restaurant is extremely over crowded. The tables are crammed together and claustrophobic. What we found unacceptable was guests that were allowed bring their two dogs into the restaurant and hide them under their table next to ours. These were not service dogs. The guests proceeded to feed the dogs from paper cups which they then placed in their table next to the commonly used items e.g. salt, pepper shakers, napkin holder, sugar dispenser. It was disgusting and a health code violation. According to the restaurants website dogs can only be allowed on the patio, not inside the restaurant. We wont be coming back! Id love to hear from the owner on how dogs are legally allowed inside the restaurant when all other dog friendly eateries only allow them on the patio.
Published 6 months ago
June 2024 This place deserves a million stars Great food & better service Both had the Chorizo scramble W W Fun atmosphere n servers are so fun & have alota patience BUT what sets this place above the rest I take a medication that I get from a Specialty Pharmacy & when I went to take it about an hour after I left because I had had it in my purse & my purse fell over I thought it dropped out there & so I went back to ask. omGOSH, they were SO kind, those 3 lovely ladies & busser looked in all of the Bussing Bins, emptied the trash can & even looked at the Security footage WITH me!! 1 even took my name & phone number incase they found the medication later & said shed pray for me I was already overwhelmed that when I got outside I cried Update Well. ... good news the medication was found, I must have wrapped the box in napkins to shield it from the sun & tucked it in plain sight because the total search of the truck & belongs 4 times didnt unveil it. ... then, DRUM ROLL. ... I set my glasses in that space n ontop of those napkins!
Published 6 months ago
Chicken fried steak, eggs, hash browns, and biscuits and gravy. Eggs and hash browns were excellent. The chicken fried steak was very chrisllie. Biscuits and gravy the biscuits were ok and the gravy was good. The waitress was very nice. The atmosphere was extremely noisy and the restaurant was very crowded.
Published 6 months ago
Amazing food. Amazing service. Best breakfast in Big Bear Lake. Truly one of the best places for a local owned restaurant. The French toast is delicious. Over medium eggs were perfect. The breakfast burrito was enormous and made to order with the ingredients I wanted. Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and great kids breakfast items. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get in and out.
Published 6 months ago
Really cool little place to get breakfast. The pancake was delicious but the eggs and hash browns were really greasy.
Published 7 months ago
Great place for some breakfast and certainly a busy place. The wait to be seated was only about 35 minutes. I d say it lives up to the other high reviews it has. Only reasoning for the atmosphere lower rating was the lack of climate control in the restaurant itself, seemed a little on the warm side indoors.
Published 7 months ago
First time in the Grizzly Manor Cafe. It was excellent and huge portions. My husband who is a pretty good eater couldn t even finish his food. The staff were amazing and very attentive. Great experience. The restaurant itself is small so be prepared to wait a little. We only waited about 15 minutes, but larger parties seem to have a 30 minute wait.
Published 7 months ago
Rude hosts, very dirty floors and tables, horribly cramped inside. Food ordered by other guests was oversized for the plate and eggs were full of grease. I was blatantly ignored for being a single diner, waited for 40 minutes while a local regular was helped immediately and couples were seated despite being further down the queue. Went to Denny s instead, had a standard breakfast without the fuss, grime, or localism. Feels like I dodged a bullet but god damn, what a waste of time for a serving of sass.
Published 7 months ago
Published 7 months ago
Some fun very entertaining. Def gunna revisit!!
Published 7 months ago
Published 7 months ago
Loved this cafe! So much so my granddaughter wanted to come back the next day for breakfast! We both had Sissy Boy the first day, she had bacon and I had sausage which was delicious! The next day she ordered the Sissy Boy again and I ordered a scrambled egg and we split the pancake and still didn t come close to finishing it. Their food is really good and service was wonderful! I would go back!
Published 7 months ago
Published 7 months ago
Love the local spot, people super friendly, a bit small, so make sure to keep that onto consideration
Published 7 months ago
Published 7 months ago
Awesome place. Great food. V nice staff.
Published 7 months ago
Published 7 months ago
Bit overrated. Food was okay, nothing special. We were told a 15 minute wait, but ended up waiting 40 minutes as they mistakenly crossed our name off the list.
Published 7 months ago
This place is wonderful! Great food and price friendly people. I love this place!
Published 7 months ago
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Published 7 months ago
A must stop in big bear. Great food. The staff is awesome. I love the atmosphere - need more places like this. Can t wait to eat here again.
Published 7 months ago
This place was so refreshing and professional and fast paced. Awesome and creative! Staff was really friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend for the perfect breakfast stop
Published 7 months ago
Portions were giant. Went in at 10am and didnt get hungry until 9 pm. The staff were all very friendly. Parking: Good amount of parking when not overcrowded
Published 7 months ago
Such a great little place!! Delicious food, and great service!! Food
Published 7 months ago
Published 7 months ago
Cool local spot with good music playing and yummy breakfast!! Just make sure you can take a nap after!! Portions are HUGE!!
Published 7 months ago
Beloved locally-owned breakfast café serving the best of house-made American comfort food. Breakfast is served all day until closing at 2:00 pm. Highly recommend their chorizo and eggs scramble and of course, the freshly made waffles! The bacon was perfectly cooked, too! Bottomless coffee refills are served up by an eclectic staff who delight in entertaining the guests as well as serving them!
Published 8 months ago
Best breakfast in Big Bear
Published 8 months ago
Small and delicious! A must go to! So fun before the Spartan Beast May 18th 2019
Published 8 months ago
Stopped in for breakfast. Wait was about 30 min. However, they have some benches outside that are shaded, so it wasnt bad. Its seems odd, but the most annoying thing about the wait was their front door. It slammed shut every time it was opened and closed. Think this just caused by memories of getting yelled at for letting the door slam shut when younger. Anyways, the atmosphere was comfortable, and there were things to look at everywhere. Music was great. Crew working was very cheerful, friendly, and fast. Food was pretty good except for the hashbrowns they were so overcooked that I felt like I was eating canned potato sticks. They were horrible. They were not just crispy on the outside. The whole pile was crispy inside and out.
Published 8 months ago
Very tasty place to get breakfast. Small quite diner with great service and polite employees. Definitely will come back.
Published 8 months ago
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Published 8 months ago
Must try!! If you are ever near the area, must try this spot! The pancakes were huge, and so tasty everything taste so good homemade cooking must try their omelette. Service was friendly. I highly recommend.
Published 8 months ago
Best breakfast in the country.
Published 8 months ago
The staff here was soo nice. Good food, good atmosphere
Published 8 months ago
It was worth the drive from Running Springs. I went twice. The pancakes are amazing.
Published 8 months ago
Published 8 months ago
Great food, great service, highly recommend!!!!!!!!
Published 8 months ago
Fun hole-in-the-wall diner with lots of personal decoration to it. Friendly, down to earth service with super wholesome food. Fills your stomach without feeling stuffed!
Published 8 months ago
Fantastic place!! Had the best huge pancakes and feel so full and content. Time to pass out and take a nap. Great atmosphere and staff.
Published 8 months ago
Very cool, grungy, small-town vibes. Food was tasty and they have a 10% PCT hiker discount. Hot chocolate was awesome! Vegetarian options: Rudy scramble was delicious!
Published 8 months ago
Classic small diner with good food, good service, and thru hiker portions.
Published 8 months ago
The cafe is small so it might feel crowded since it is popular. Food is delicious, staff is friendly and the cafe is covered with memorabilia but it is very welcoming. Love to go when in town
Published 8 months ago
Published 8 months ago
Very good food. Friendly staff.
Published 8 months ago
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Published 9 months ago
Great food and service!
Published 9 months ago
This was our favorite place to eat up on the hill. Does Jamie still own it? Anyone?
Published 9 months ago
Published 9 months ago
Best breakfast in the town
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Published 9 months ago
Really good, and a cute place! They also got us seated quickly at peak breakfast time on a Saturday.
Published 9 months ago
Wonderful experience for breakfast with my family. Great food and great service. Kid-friendliness: They were very attentive to my 3 year old and gave him stickers.
Published 9 months ago
Published 9 months ago
10/10 will definitely come here again! The food was amazing and definitely with the wait. Service couldve been better since we had to ask to get our drinks refilled but the team work was phenomenal between the staff.
Published 9 months ago
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Published 9 months ago
A pure killer, atypical as can be, I found the real American coffee, the waiters are great!! I recommend
Published 9 months ago
One of the best breakfast diners Ive been to. Hello from Orlando, FL!
Published 10 months ago
Only bad thing is the wait. Tiny place but everyone wants in! Over 30min for us but when we left, the wait was 1 hour and 30mins.
Published 10 months ago
Make sure you go early with enough time to wait. Its totally worth the wait though, food is delicious, service is great! Gets a little crowded but thats expected in a small place. Definitely a must go place in Big Bear.
Published 10 months ago
Best food ever great atmosphere friendly staff Mary, Amber, Jennifer, Fabian, Camille, Kai, and Ty one of the chefs let me try a piece of steak he made it was so good I wish they were open for dinner and hope they open up for dinner sometime soon if I could give 10 Stars I would thank you Mary and to all of your staff you guys are amazing
Published 10 months ago
A great first place to stop after a windy drive up! Service is excellent and friendly, menu is hilarious, and the Mess is the best! Only minor ding is the rather rubbery chicken fried steak.
Published 10 months ago
Food portion way bigger than expected.
Published 10 months ago
Great food. Online ordering was super easy.
Published 10 months ago
Published 10 months ago
A small place with big portions of food. The staff are attentive and great at serving you quickly despite the cramped quarters.
Published 10 months ago
Grizzly Manor Cafe is a gem in Big Bear, CA. The cozy, local vibe, coupled with their mouth-watering breakfast menu, makes it a must-visit spot for anyone in the area. From the moment you step inside, youre greeted with a quirky, warm atmosphere that only adds to the unique dining experience. The staff is known for being friendly and attentive, ensuring your meal is as enjoyable as possible. The menu is a breakfast lovers dream, with options ranging from their famously large pancakes to hearty breakfast combos that include eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon. Their French Toast breakfast is a personal favorite of mine perfectly cooked, dusted with powdered sugar, and simply delicious. Portion sizes are generous, to say the least, so make sure to bring your appetite.
Published 10 months ago
Published 10 months ago
Overly priced. They charge for a coffee which is usually complimentary with food.Plus if you have no cash they charge you 4% extra for card.. really?? And if so why don t you mention explicitly?
Published 10 months ago
Published 10 months ago
The wait is as expected, service and food was great! Just ask them to keep the door closed!
Published 10 months ago
Published 10 months ago
Unbelievable! Doug is the man! Food was incredible! Really surprisingly good! Service was fast!
Published 10 months ago
This place rocks! Old school and American culture in every bite! Delicious classic breakfast food at its finest! Amazing . My wife and I try to go every other week. Our little girl is best friends with Mary the new owner. Such a wonderful person. The staff are always friendly. They go above and beyond to make you breakfast time amazing. Prices are reasonable because the of huge portions! You get to watch the chef from where you sit. Tight seating and greasy spoon perfection. The new owner is amazing and carry on the legacy from the original owners. Love these people and their hole in the wall heaven. I will always go here for breakfast. Now Ive got left overs to get down on. Best breakfast place in Big Bear. Parking: Dominoes loves grizzlies so much they offer up their own parking for them. Kid-friendliness: High chairs and drawings. Stickers too. Wheelchair accessibility: Flat ground in and out the restaurant.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Grizzly Manor is my most favorite little place in the Big Bear Valley it is a small restaurant in Big Bear Lake that is famed for its delicious breakfast foods. My favorite meal here is The Blob its biscuits & Gravy with Eggs and bacon on top of it with hash browns on the side. I also very much recommend the French Toast Combo its incredible. This place is popular and because of that they get busy very easily. If you dont come early you may have quite the long wait.
Published a year ago
Great place for breakfast but long wait
Published a year ago
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- 200 reviews
- 4.6 rating
- Phone: +1 909-866-6226
- Address: 41268 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, United States
- Coordinates: 34.2437262, -116.901755
- Breakfast restaurant
- American restaurant
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Monday: 6 AM–2 PM
- Tuesday: 6 AM–2 PM
- Wednesday: 6 AM–2 PM
- Thursday: 6 AM–2 PM
- Friday: 6 AM–2 PM
- Saturday: 6 AM–2 PM
- Sunday: 6 AM–2 PM
- Identifies as women-owned: Yes
- Delivery: Yes
- Takeaway: Yes
- Dine-in: Yes
- Great coffee: Yes
- Breakfast: Yes
- Solo dining: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
- Beer: Yes
- Coffee: Yes
- Comfort food: Yes
- Quick bite: Yes
- Breakfast: Yes
- Brunch: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Counter service: Yes
- Seating: Yes
- Toilets: Yes
- Casual: Yes
- Cosy: Yes
- Historic: Yes
- Trendy: Yes
- Family friendly: Yes
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes
- Tourists: Yes
- University students: Yes
- Usually a wait: Yes
- Accepts reservations: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Debit cards: Yes
- NFC mobile payments: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Good for kids: Yes
- High chairs: Yes
- Free of charge street parking: Yes
- Free parking lot: Yes
- Parking: Yes
- Dogs allowed outside: Yes