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Crestline Cafe, the premier American restaurant in Crestline, CA, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As a beloved Breakfast restaurant, we serve up fluffy pancakes, omelets, and other morning favorites made with love. Our Cafe is also a popular spot to grab a cup of expertly brewed coffee and catch up with friends or work on your laptop. As a Family restaurant, we're committed to providing a welcoming space for families with kids of all ages. Our menu features a range of options to satisfy every appetite, from classic comfort food to healthy alternatives. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty burger or a fresh salad, we've got you covered. Conveniently located at 23943 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325, we're just a short drive from downtown Crestline. Stop by today and experience the best of Crestline's dining scene at Crestline Cafe. We can't wait to serve you!

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  • ⭐ 1-Star Review for Crestline Cafe (August 13, 2025 Visit)
    Title: Rude staff, violent threats, filthy environment, and unhinged behavior — NEVER again

    We’ve been loyal patrons of Crestline Cafe for over 15 years, even at their old location when they were in Top Town. We always tipped generously, supported the business, and enjoyed the food — until August 13, 2025, when the entire experience became a disaster.

    ⏱️ 30-Minute Wait for Pancakes — Then Slammed on the Table

    We waited 30 minutes for pancakes. Asked three times. Got nothing but vague, evasive answers. Finally, we said we’d leave if food didn’t come in 3 minutes. Suddenly, it appeared in 2. Not because of effort — because of pressure. The waitress (who claimed to be the manager) slammed the plates on the table like we were an annoyance. No apology, no explanation, just contempt.

    🤢 Unsanitary Waitress in Manager Role

    The same waitress had raw, open-looking facial wounds — what appeared to be bloody, exposed sores or warts on her chin. It was hard to look at and extremely concerning from a public health perspective. No bandage, no covering — completely exposed. In any other business, this would be a health code violation.

    🥛 Overcharged: $18 for 3 Glasses of Milk

    Ordered 3 glasses of milk. Got 3 glasses. Billed for 6. They doubled the count, charging $6 per glass instead of $3. No explanation, no fix offered. Blatant overcharging.

    😡 Belligerent Breakdown from Waitress/“Manager”

    When I calmly asked what was going on with the delays and service, she became agitated, raised her voice, and snapped, “Don’t you see?” while pointing at the kitchen (which only had one person). I asked again if they were short-staffed — instead of answering, she started yelling, accused me of “always being rude,” and had what looked like a complete breakdown. Totally inappropriate, unprofessional, and mentally unstable behavior from someone claiming to be in charge.

    🚫 Threatened with Violence by Cashier

    When I tried to escalate to someone else, the cashier — a tall, skinny, young white guy with long blond hair and blue eyes — told me:

    “You’re bothering our customers. You’re about to be thrown out through the window.”

    That’s a direct physical threat to a peaceful customer — made while I was standing there with my wife and daughter. I told him I’d call the police. He immediately backed off and turned away without even addressing the issue. Shameful.

    🧼 Filthy Dishes, Cracked Plates, Dirty Glasses

    The plates were chipped, the glasses visibly dirty. The entire restaurant has gone from cozy and welcoming to a filthy, depressing dive. Nothing is clean. Nothing feels cared for.

    🧨 Final Warning to Others:

    This isn’t the place it used to be. It’s become hostile, filthy, mismanaged, and outright dangerous. Between the unsanitary visible wounds, the aggressive threats, the overcharging, and the meltdown by the staff claiming to be in charge, this place is now a nightmare.

    Never again. Crestline Cafe is dead to me.
    The people working that day were either completely untrained, chemically altered, or dangerously unfit to work in hospitality. I’ve never been treated with such open disrespect, aggression, and incompetence — especially after being a loyal customer for over a decade.

    We will NEVER return.
    Crestline Cafe is now a no-go zone for us and anyone we care about.

    AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS.
    Slow, overpriced, hostile, and dirty. They’ve lost their soul — and a customer for life.

    Signed,
    A doctor in your local community — someone who will continue to treat you, and others, with care and respect if you ever arrive to me in a medical emergency, despite the humiliating, reckless, and shameful treatment I received at your establishment.

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Sami Ammons
Sami Ammons -Google user
a year ago
Quaint, mountain cafe that serves a wide variety of food dishes. Decorated for the holiday. ;) Portions are large and you can share. We went to the restaurant with a local. Young server really "appears to not like her job". She doesn't remember requests well...Read More
Russ
Russ -Google user
a year ago
Damn. This place has an awesome menu. There are so many choices. I wonder if I should deduct a star for making it so hard to choose. I had a chili size, it was sooo good. I wanted a saurkraut sandwich but that would have...Read More
Ruben Negrete (Experience L.A.)
Ruben Negrete (Experience L.A.) -Google user
a month ago
Cozy restaurant with great food. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The menu has plenty of items to choose from.
Marisela Alvarado
Marisela Alvarado -Google user
4 months ago
We had the Stuffed French Toast and the Biscuits and Gravy, "Heart attack style." The portions were pretty huge. We definitely had leftovers and it was all at reasonable prices.
Julio Rengifo
Julio Rengifo -Google user
10 months ago
I stopped at the restaurant with a friend looking for a place to have a brunch. The atmosphere for the place it's pretty good. We stopped by around noon and they still were serving the breakfast menu. I ordered machaca. The shredded meat was very...Read More
Chitara Smith
Chitara Smith -Google user
5 months ago
Waited 40 mins from ordering to get our food. It comes out and the hashbrowns are ice cold. The rest of the food was lukewarm and very below average but the staff is great.
Joanna Cawelti
Joanna Cawelti -Google user
a year ago
Friendly, fast service! First, we ordered a cup of French onion soup. It was delicious, full of flavor with a gooey cheese top! Then we ordered the Best Western burger with sweet potato fries and The Logger burger with onion rings. The burgers...Read More
Nancy Javkhlan
Nancy Javkhlan -Google user
a year ago
super duper place, visiting lake arrowhead and happened to stop by. the fries are crispy and much more tasty than in n out or shake shack. i got the Philly cheesesteak which was also really good and per the seven year old's review, the burger...Read More
Bruce Hoffman
Bruce Hoffman -Google user
6 months ago
Very welcoming friendly atmosphere. Portions were large and decent prices. Seems to be a popular local spot.
KraZyTracEyness6
KraZyTracEyness6 -Google user
3 weeks ago
Always a nice experience at Crestline Cafe and the food never disappoints! We were served by Paige who was SUCH a sweetheart and gave us great service! Thank you so much Paige for your recommendations, checking on us and your amazing attitude!

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