Idyllwild Guidebook
Coffee & Tea
The best Matcha Boba Tea you've ever tasted! Cappuccinos and lattes are yum, but a bit on the milky side so keep that in mind pending your taste preferences. Creative and modern approach to coffee and tea.
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Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243The best Matcha Boba Tea you've ever tasted! Cappuccinos and lattes are yum, but a bit on the milky side so keep that in mind pending your taste preferences. Creative and modern approach to coffee and tea.
The BEST mocha lattes & perfectly balanced cappuccinos (call 760-333-7690 for updated hours - they usually open late around 11 and stay open until 6ish). 54423 Village Center Dr Unit 1, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
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El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center DrThe BEST mocha lattes & perfectly balanced cappuccinos (call 760-333-7690 for updated hours - they usually open late around 11 and stay open until 6ish). 54423 Village Center Dr Unit 1, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
Handcrafted teas Made In Idyllwild - available by the cup or in bulk.
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Merkaba
54210 N Circle DrHandcrafted teas Made In Idyllwild - available by the cup or in bulk.
The best pour-overs, French press, & nitro (call 951-468-5095 for updated hours). They have amazing coffee flight tastings - highly recommend! 54425 N. Circle Dr. Idyllwild, CA
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Black Mountain Coffee Roasters
54425 N Circle DrThe best pour-overs, French press, & nitro (call 951-468-5095 for updated hours). They have amazing coffee flight tastings - highly recommend! 54425 N. Circle Dr. Idyllwild, CA
The longest hours of operation (call 951- 659-1379 for updated hours) - this is a touristy spot in the middle of town.
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Higher Grounds
54245 N Circle DrThe longest hours of operation (call 951- 659-1379 for updated hours) - this is a touristy spot in the middle of town.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Come hungry! Generous portions and delectable delights. A mix of American, Mexican, and Vegan-friendly brunch menu items. Also, great for lunch! For brekky, we love the Vegan Chorizo Burrito or the Prosciutto Benedict (ask to sub Mama's Biscuits in place of the traditional english muffin). For lunch, we love their the Humpty Dumpty Burger--if you're really hungry. Outdoor seating & Dog Friendly.
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Mama's Egg House
54241 Ridgeview DrCome hungry! Generous portions and delectable delights. A mix of American, Mexican, and Vegan-friendly brunch menu items. Also, great for lunch! For brekky, we love the Vegan Chorizo Burrito or the Prosciutto Benedict (ask to sub Mama's Biscuits in place of the traditional english muffin). For lunch, we love their the Humpty Dumpty Burger--if you're really hungry. Outdoor seating & Dog Friendly.
Lovely outdoor dog-friendly dining, and some limited indoor-ish dining (inside a covered patio). Daily special Quiche and/or breakfast sandwiches are our usual go-tos.
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The Town Baker
54385 N Circle Dr Lovely outdoor dog-friendly dining, and some limited indoor-ish dining (inside a covered patio). Daily special Quiche and/or breakfast sandwiches are our usual go-tos.
How to Order: Call ahead or walk -in. Pickup & limited indoor/outdoor (dog-friendly) dining. Can't go wrong with an order here. EVERYTHING is delectable!
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Stevie’s Hungry Habit & Thirsty Rabbit
How to Order: Call ahead or walk -in. Pickup & limited indoor/outdoor (dog-friendly) dining. Can't go wrong with an order here. EVERYTHING is delectable!
Not to be missed! Incredible melt-in-your-mouth hot n' fresh local donuts. Vegan, gluten-free, keto options sometimes available - place an order ahead of time if you want one of those specialties. How to Order: TEXT, don't call: (760) 285-4270 They deliver EVERY DAY NOW from their Brick n Mortar Shop. 54300 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
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Amelia’s Donuts & More
54300 N Circle DrNot to be missed! Incredible melt-in-your-mouth hot n' fresh local donuts. Vegan, gluten-free, keto options sometimes available - place an order ahead of time if you want one of those specialties. How to Order: TEXT, don't call: (760) 285-4270 They deliver EVERY DAY NOW from their Brick n Mortar Shop. 54300 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
Freshly made crepes, both savory and sweet. Limited indoor and outdoor (dog friendly) dining. We recommend the Chicken Pesto savory crepe and the Nutella Crepe with strawberries and bananas for sweet.
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Mamma Mia Crepes and Desserts
54225 N Circle DrFreshly made crepes, both savory and sweet. Limited indoor and outdoor (dog friendly) dining. We recommend the Chicken Pesto savory crepe and the Nutella Crepe with strawberries and bananas for sweet.
Swiss-infused American. We recommend brunch on Saturdays when you can choose signature dishes you want. Sundays is buffet-style if that's your thing. They have mimosas, so that's great too! Dog friendly outdoor patio.
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Tommy's Kitchen
54700 N Circle DrSwiss-infused American. We recommend brunch on Saturdays when you can choose signature dishes you want. Sundays is buffet-style if that's your thing. They have mimosas, so that's great too! Dog friendly outdoor patio.
Classic American menu, generous portions, made with Idyllwild love. Hot spot location, right in the middle of town with a dog friendly patio.
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Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrClassic American menu, generous portions, made with Idyllwild love. Hot spot location, right in the middle of town with a dog friendly patio.
Casual Lunch & Dinner
Modern California pub style food + microbrews and craft cocktails. Great atmosphere, lovely view. Plenty of indoor and dog-friendly outdoor seating. We recommend the Fish n' Chips (best we've ever had) and the Buffalo Cauliflower.
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Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrModern California pub style food + microbrews and craft cocktails. Great atmosphere, lovely view. Plenty of indoor and dog-friendly outdoor seating. We recommend the Fish n' Chips (best we've ever had) and the Buffalo Cauliflower.
Super casual, less expensive than Ferro pizza but still really great. We recommend their Veggie Gourmet pizza if you're a green olive & artichoke fan. They also have excellent sandwiches and paninis. We are big fans of the Italian Sub. Plenty of indoor seating + dog friendly outdoor seating in front and back.
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Idyllwild Pizza Company
54391 Village Center DrSuper casual, less expensive than Ferro pizza but still really great. We recommend their Veggie Gourmet pizza if you're a green olive & artichoke fan. They also have excellent sandwiches and paninis. We are big fans of the Italian Sub. Plenty of indoor seating + dog friendly outdoor seating in front and back.
A uniquely Idyllwild experience. Irreverent menu--if you aren't into dick jokes, this is not the place for you. DELISH loaded hot dogs with vegan friendly options. This place is a food truck, usually located in front of Wild Idy or along the 243 highway across from the playground. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Hwy 243 across from the Park: 11am until SOLD OUT; Saturday & Sunday Wild Idy: 11am unitl SOLD OUT.
Dick’s Dogs
A uniquely Idyllwild experience. Irreverent menu--if you aren't into dick jokes, this is not the place for you. DELISH loaded hot dogs with vegan friendly options. This place is a food truck, usually located in front of Wild Idy or along the 243 highway across from the playground. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Hwy 243 across from the Park: 11am until SOLD OUT; Saturday & Sunday Wild Idy: 11am unitl SOLD OUT.
A great selection of fresh deli-style sandwiches and subs plus ice cream, shakes and locally made pies n' treats all in one place! Limited outdoor dog friendly seating, great for takeaway and picnics.
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Atomic Cow Creamery
54200 N Circle DrA great selection of fresh deli-style sandwiches and subs plus ice cream, shakes and locally made pies n' treats all in one place! Limited outdoor dog friendly seating, great for takeaway and picnics.
Truly authentic and mouth-watering Mexican cuisine. Their al-pastor tacos and burritos are amongst our faves, along with their Enchiladas Suizas. PLEASE NOTE: this place turns into more of a bar scene at 9pm. If you happen to wander in for dinner around 8:45pm, be ready to be dodging pool sticks coming at your head at 9pm sharp. Our suggestion: stop in BEFORE 7:15PM for a great dining experience, or order food to-go. Looking for a real "locals" bar experience? Head there pretty much any night of the week after 10pm.
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Manzanita Cantina and Grill
26290 CA-243Truly authentic and mouth-watering Mexican cuisine. Their al-pastor tacos and burritos are amongst our faves, along with their Enchiladas Suizas. PLEASE NOTE: this place turns into more of a bar scene at 9pm. If you happen to wander in for dinner around 8:45pm, be ready to be dodging pool sticks coming at your head at 9pm sharp. Our suggestion: stop in BEFORE 7:15PM for a great dining experience, or order food to-go. Looking for a real "locals" bar experience? Head there pretty much any night of the week after 10pm.
This is a family friendly place, and a different approach to Mexican cuisine. In the battle of "Best of Mexican Food in Idyllwild" you're either Team Manzanita or Team La Casita. Try them both and decide for yourself! Definitely do not miss trying Roberto's Famous GREEN SAUCE--a delectable jalapeño and olive oil blend. Adds miles of flavor to any dish and available to take home in a bottle. We suggest you do!
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La Casita
54650 N Circle DrThis is a family friendly place, and a different approach to Mexican cuisine. In the battle of "Best of Mexican Food in Idyllwild" you're either Team Manzanita or Team La Casita. Try them both and decide for yourself! Definitely do not miss trying Roberto's Famous GREEN SAUCE--a delectable jalapeño and olive oil blend. Adds miles of flavor to any dish and available to take home in a bottle. We suggest you do!
Best-Of Dinner Experiences
Widely considered the "best" restaurant in town. Beautiful atmosphere, and a great spot for live music on the weekends. They also offer pickup. A great place for an extensive wine list, craft cocktails, apps, dinner and dessert. If you're celebrating a special occasion, this is your spot. Dog friendly outside.
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FERRO
25840 Cedar StWidely considered the "best" restaurant in town. Beautiful atmosphere, and a great spot for live music on the weekends. They also offer pickup. A great place for an extensive wine list, craft cocktails, apps, dinner and dessert. If you're celebrating a special occasion, this is your spot. Dog friendly outside.
Recently under new ownership, with the seasoned lead chef coming from Mastros in LA. Excellent craft cocktails, and a beautifully expanding menu--vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly! Large, warm, and cozy outdoor seating area that is a go-to for dog lovers.
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Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrRecently under new ownership, with the seasoned lead chef coming from Mastros in LA. Excellent craft cocktails, and a beautifully expanding menu--vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly! Large, warm, and cozy outdoor seating area that is a go-to for dog lovers.
this should be #1 if you are Vegan. They have the BEST VEGAN PIZZA ever! Often featuring a fun live band crooning old standards, blues. If you're a singer, don't be shy, They love when talented folks get up to sing with them! Dog friendly outside.
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Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
54295 Ridgeview Drthis should be #1 if you are Vegan. They have the BEST VEGAN PIZZA ever! Often featuring a fun live band crooning old standards, blues. If you're a singer, don't be shy, They love when talented folks get up to sing with them! Dog friendly outside.
Has always been an Idyllwild staple; however, in our humble opinion the menu can be hit or miss. That being said, we always LOVE the French Dip (meat melts in your mouth and the dip is on point), plus their classic cocktail game is strong. Dog friendly outside.
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Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview DrHas always been an Idyllwild staple; however, in our humble opinion the menu can be hit or miss. That being said, we always LOVE the French Dip (meat melts in your mouth and the dip is on point), plus their classic cocktail game is strong. Dog friendly outside.
Desserts, Breads, & Treats
Prepare to be HOOKED on chocolate for the duration of your trip. Most people that come here, end up coming back EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Incredible selection of locally handmade chocolates plus the BEST House Mocha in Idyllwild (or maybe, ANYWHERE). If you're a shake fan, don't miss out on their wildly addictive Chocolate Milkshake. So, so, SO good.
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El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center DrPrepare to be HOOKED on chocolate for the duration of your trip. Most people that come here, end up coming back EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Incredible selection of locally handmade chocolates plus the BEST House Mocha in Idyllwild (or maybe, ANYWHERE). If you're a shake fan, don't miss out on their wildly addictive Chocolate Milkshake. So, so, SO good.
THE BEST PUMPKIN pie and sourdough bread you ever did taste! EVERYTHING's amazing!
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The Town Baker
54385 N Circle DrTHE BEST PUMPKIN pie and sourdough bread you ever did taste! EVERYTHING's amazing!
A local favorite, featuring vegan ice cream options and special dog ice cream treats.
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Idyllwild Ice Cream & Jerky
54282 N Circle DrA local favorite, featuring vegan ice cream options and special dog ice cream treats.
An Idyllwild institution. We recommend their yummy sea salt caramels. A great place to take the kids, and those young at heart.
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Candy Cupboard
54250 N Circle DrAn Idyllwild institution. We recommend their yummy sea salt caramels. A great place to take the kids, and those young at heart.
Atomic Cow Creamery
54200 N Circle DrIce Cream, Pies, and various treats
Wine / Cocktails
Newest spot in town, featuring organic and biodynamic wines, and a rad selection of microbrews. You can have a glass at the bar, or grab a bottle to go. Keep an eye on their Instagram for Vinyl Nights--our fave local happening: spinning classic tunes every other Thursday. @thewinefinch
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The Wine Finch
54225 North Circle DriveNewest spot in town, featuring organic and biodynamic wines, and a rad selection of microbrews. You can have a glass at the bar, or grab a bottle to go. Keep an eye on their Instagram for Vinyl Nights--our fave local happening: spinning classic tunes every other Thursday. @thewinefinch
A town favorite, featuring locally crafted wines and one of the best music spots in town. Check their website for music lineup: https://www.middleridge.com/Music-Events
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Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N Circle DrA town favorite, featuring locally crafted wines and one of the best music spots in town. Check their website for music lineup: https://www.middleridge.com/Music-Events
The best cocktails in town! Can't really just go for cocktails though. You'll need to eat as well, and the food is fantastic, authentic Italian, pasta made in-house.
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FERRO
25840 Cedar StThe best cocktails in town! Can't really just go for cocktails though. You'll need to eat as well, and the food is fantastic, authentic Italian, pasta made in-house.
The best locally brewed beer + excellent craft cocktails--not to mention a beautiful view and great live music (call ahead or check their Instagram for music announcements).
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Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrThe best locally brewed beer + excellent craft cocktails--not to mention a beautiful view and great live music (call ahead or check their Instagram for music announcements).
A unique experience. Our local Idyllwild movie theater has an outdoor area in the back they have turned into a beer garden. They often book unique entertainment acts and food vendors. Grab a beer and watch the latest Hollywood flick or cult-classic during scheduled viewings. A great spot for sipping mimosas & people watching as well.
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The Rustic Theatre, Idyllwild
54290 N Circle DrA unique experience. Our local Idyllwild movie theater has an outdoor area in the back they have turned into a beer garden. They often book unique entertainment acts and food vendors. Grab a beer and watch the latest Hollywood flick or cult-classic during scheduled viewings. A great spot for sipping mimosas & people watching as well.
Relaxing Things To Do
Idyllwild Nature Center offers a variety of field study trips, environmental education programs and guided tours which can be scheduled by appointment and tailored to fit specific needs or interests. Programs focus on mountain ecology, habitats, flora and fauna, Cahuilla Native culture and the history of the San Jacinto Mountains.
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Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243Idyllwild Nature Center offers a variety of field study trips, environmental education programs and guided tours which can be scheduled by appointment and tailored to fit specific needs or interests. Programs focus on mountain ecology, habitats, flora and fauna, Cahuilla Native culture and the history of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The award-winning Idyllwild Area Historical Society is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and sharing
the history of the San Jacinto Mountains.
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Idyllwild Area Historical Society
54470 N Circle DrThe award-winning Idyllwild Area Historical Society is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and sharing
the history of the San Jacinto Mountains.