Where to eat: the 27 best restaurants in Julian

From the very first bite, I was blown away! I tried the apple pie and the cinnamon roll, and let me just say—they were out-of-this-world delicious. Hands down, the best I’ve tasted so far! The flavors, the texture, everything was perfection and made the stop so worth it. If you know of any other spots serving desserts this good, send them my way—I’m on a mission to find the best! Go out, explore, and treat yourself to something amazing!

Julian is so popular that parking is just crazy on the weekends. This said, the café is probably the most popular and best place to eat downtown, so wait times for lunch can get to be well over one hour. Staff will let you know about this when they are taking your information for your reservation (you reserve your seat when you arrive when there are wait times, kind of like waiting in line). I was told 45 minutes to wait for a table for 2 at 2 pm on a Sunday (lunch rush). When I came back there was a misunderstanding and a second person told me it would be 30 more minutes. I came back a third time and thankfully found the person who I spoke to originally and she managed to seat us! I didn't catch her name but I'm so grateful! We were served drinks within minutes of being seated and it took about 15 minutes for our food to be prepared and it was worth every minute of the wait. There are some places where you specifically order the one thing because it's their specialty and the one good thing they sell, but here I try to order something new each time I come because the food is amazing and I want to experience it all! I ordered the chicken breast and it was amazing. It was juicy and the crust was crunchy and it melts in your mouth. The gravy has a wonderful blend of spices. They had an option of fries or mashed potatoes. I had mashed potatoes the last time, so I asked for the fries this time. They were crunchy but not hard, not salty at all, and not greasy. The coleslaw is fresh and light, not heavy or greasy, and not overly sweet. I ordered a double shot latte. It was perfect. I didn't want something sweet. But if you like something sweet, you can add flavoring. We didn't order desserts, because we were satisfied with our food, but we have taken whole pies home before and they are delicious. If you are in Julian, this is the place to go. It's definitely worth the wait.

Popped into this place for some pie and coffee after dinner as it was one of the only places still open. Waited about 20 minutes for a table but it was worth it. Had a piece of apple-boysenberry and a slice of their seasonal apple-pumpkin both with a crumble top and huge scoop of vanilla ice cream. So good!! Some of the best pie I’ve had. Will definitely be back.

The food here is delicious and the portions are super generous—definitely come hungry! The atmosphere is charming and cozy, but emphasis on cozy—the space is pretty cramped, and the bathrooms are oddly located through the kitchen, which feels a little awkward. Be aware that breakfast ends right at 11:30 sharp—miss it by a minute and you’re out of luck. Also worth noting: the entrance has a big staircase and is not wheelchair accessible, so plan accordingly. Despite the quirks, it’s a great spot for a hearty meal in a cute setting.

First time to this lovely town. Missed breakfast but we were extremely satisfied with our lunch. Cara took care of us like we were VIP’s. Literally the crispiest onion rings and fried chicken ever. We had to leave some room for the famous Apple-Peach pie slice a la mode and it was just delicious. Brought a whole Apple pie home and it’s nearly gone! We will be back for sure. 😊

What a great lilltle historic restaurant. We visited on a busy Sunday, mid-morning, and had a short wait, about 20 minutes. We were attended to immediately once seated by a wonderful server, Tara. Had to wait a bit after ordering our food but, to be fair, there were three parties of 7 or more that got seated just before us. Food was AMAZING and portions were large enough for two meals. I ordered the corned beef hash omelette with country potatoes and sourdough toast. Corned beef hash is made daily, in-house, and was on point. My wife ordered the pancake stack which consisted of two, plate size, fluffy pancakes served with butter and syrup. Total for the two breakfasts and an Arnold Palmer with free refills, including tax, was $38 and change. About the going rate these days, but the food quality and quantity was well worth the money.

We both had the Chicken Pot Pie Turnover. It was very disappointing. Not enough sauce/gravy in it. The gravy was all on top and soaked into the crust making it mushy. We asked for more but never got it. The Cole Slaw and French Fries were delicious.

Let me start with the positives: The food was amazing. I loved my burger, the soups were great, the house made potato chips and sweet potato fries were delicious. Just a warning, this place has a sign on the door that says they struggle to seat parties of more than for. A very nice man informed us it would be about 25 minutes to sit. It was only 5, which we appreciated! Unfortunately, it was about 20 minutes before our server took our order. It was another 20 minutes for food which i didn’t mind because jr was soo good. And I say that despite the fact that there were two mistakes on our check. My burger was brought without cheese which was fine, I just asked the server to take it off. They also forgot to write down our soup so that never came. When we got the bill, the soup wasn’t on there, so that was fine but the cheese still was. At that point I really just wanted to leave so I let the dollar go. I think they need maybe one more server for these really busy days. the food saved it from being a total wash.

Excellent Reuben sandwich, and salad. Our toddler had 1/2 grill cheese sandwich with Swiss on sourdough and super good!

Wife and I stopped by this place for breakfast and we were NOT disappointed! From the moment we entered, we were met with friendly greetings. Service was awesome and the food came out really quickly. Both of us got the breakfast plate with 2 eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. Everything tasted amazing! Especially the potatoes, which were perfectly seasoned and perfectly crispy. We would highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Julian!!

This is a must visit cafe! We went right at lunch time and were sat immediately. I had their tuna curry sanwhich and salad combo. My husband thinks they are the best burgers in San Diego. The little ones like their variety of grilled cheese. My folks enjoyed a BLT and sweet potato fries. Everything we had was delicious! We often come in the winter for their Thai curry chicken soup after a day of snow fun.

Great lunch spot in Julian! Salad nicoise and the tuna curry sandwich were especially delicious!!

Very healthy dishes 😋. Enjoyed so much went back for breakfast.

I was in search of some good soup in Julian and found it . I got a bowl of the corn chowder and a half a grilled cheese sandwich. It hit the spot and they were excellent. Cute little place. Loved it!!!!

What a fun little find! We stopped into Julian Beer Co. Brewery and Eatery after a local shop owner recommended it, and it definitely added to our adventure. This place has a cozy, small-town charm that makes you feel right at home. My husband and I shared the Classico Pizza and a 1/3-pound brisket. Let me just say—the brisket was incredible! Juicy, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The pizza was good with a nice fresh crust, but I probably wouldn’t order the Classico again since the garlic flavor tasted more like garlic salt, which was a bit too salty for me. Still, not bad at all—just not my personal favorite. Overall, this is such a quiet and quaint stop worth checking out. Just a quick tip: there’s no air conditioning, so it’s best to come during the cooler part of the day (unless you’re someone who doesn’t mind the heat!). Keep exploring, keep tasting, and keep the adventure alive!

The best food in downtown Julian. Great atmosphere. Outstanding BBQ. The brisket sandwich was melt in your mouth delicious as was the succulent chicken accompanied by tasty pesto pasta salad and cole slaw. The smoked beef rib and pizzas also looked top notch so I'll have to come back. Decent beer selection. Premium price super premium product.

This place is always busy so be aware of the long lines and wait times. It takes about 30mins to an hour to get to the front. The pulled pork sandwich is really really good. The brisket is pretty good as well. The sausage wasn't bad as well. I would definitely consider coming back but the long lines are no fun!

We went here on a weekday evening to avoid the weekend crowds. There was a short line to order but it went pretty slow. My friends who ordered through the QR code got their orders, especially the drinks, much quicker. If you order from the line, you are given a pager. If you order on your phone using the QR code, you will be notified when you order is ready at the bar. Food is hit or miss. Ordered the BBQ Pie pizza on a friend's recommendation and it was tasty. I do like the crust too. The pepperoni pizza was thinner and delicious too. The garlic artichoke pizza was a hit too. We recommend ordering the pizzas. The ribs were very salty. We didn't even finish half of the order. I do not recommend ordering those at all. I feel like the side dishes like elote and beans were okay. I guess we expected just good old fashioned elote and baked beans but instead got something different and the flavors just weren't working for us.

We got the brisket and the ribs and the street corn. And none of it was very good. The street corn was soupy and didn’t taste fresh at all, and the brisket was really salty and dried out and the ribs were also very dry and not very tender. The beer and cidar was very good and the casual atmosphere was fun, but you needed to bus your own table And wipe it off yourself. If we go back again, I think I would try the pizza.

It's a great place for family, friends and even pets to get together and enjoy the great food and weather. With plenty of inside and outside seating. The menu has a little bit of everything,from Vegetarian options to Meat Lovers Fest. Oh don't don't forget the variety of Pizzaa d Drink options. It's been a Family Fav.

My husband and I came to the Julian Beer Company to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary on the recommendation of my sister, who had a good experience here. I generally give a lot of grace in my restaurant reviews, but it was tougher with this one because we didn't have a great experience, but they have many good reviews and my sister had a good experience. I have to say that some of this was that the food was really not stellar, some of it was poor timing, and some of it is a matter of personal taste. I have gone ahead and given my opinion, but you should take these things into account before deciding to eat here or not. There is no wait staff. You order and pay at the counter then go and pick it up when they page you. There is really no other interaction with any staff member. We briefly were able to ask the young lady filling the ice machine to take a picture of us. We had to wipe down our own table before we sat down because no one was doing that. There are long tables that you share with others in two buildings, lots of outside seating at smaller tables and counter type seating all along the balcony railing. We got 2 half pound orders of brisket, 2 mac & cheese sides, one street corn mix side, one potato salad side and water to drink. It came to $55 with tip. We went about 4:30 to beat the dinner crowd. I was a little leary about going that early, thinking the food may not be as fresh. Turns out I was right. The brisket was not fresh and soaked in grease that was also pooled in the bottom of the serving containers. The slices either had a lot of fat on them, were dry end pieces, and overcooked meat shreds from the bottom of the pan that were soaked in oil. It was Iike they scraped the bottom of older stuff in the lunch pan and divided it up between us. I tried dabbing some of the oil off with napkins and soaked 4 napkins. I transferred my meat to a paper plate to get it out of the grease, and the plate became soaked with it. After cutting out all the fat from the meat, I probably had about 2/3 left. I tasted it, and it was very salty and very dry. I figured I would just put a lot of barbecue sauce on it. I tasted the sauce, and it was like thin tomato sauce with lots of chili powder in it. Not to my taste at all. I ended up mixing some of the ranch dressing they had there with the barbecue sauce to cut the chili powder taste and make it tolerable. On to the mac & cheese, which looked really good, but was luke warm and had very little taste at all, very dry and bland. I could hardly taste cheese at all. There was a crust of toasted cheese on the top and very little anywhere else and not saucy at all, just dry cooked macaroni that was dried out and crusty on the inside bottom and sides of the serving container. The street corn mix with black beans was a cold dish. The corn did not look roasted. It was more like canned corn and beans in ranch dressing with chili powder and cotijo sprinkled on top. It wasn't bad, but lacked that nice roasted corn taste. The potato salad was the best of the batch with large chunks of red potatoes in a creamy dill sauce, but it would have been better if the potatoes were at least bite size. We didn't bother trying to get anyone's attention about the meat and mac & cheese because they had become busy and there really wasn't anyone around to talk to except the order takers with a line of people waiting to order. Overall, it was a very disappointing dinner celebration. The picture is of the 4 grease soaked napkins in the brisket serving containers on the grease soaked paper plate with all the fat and burnt pieces I cut off of what I ate. My husband's serving was similar.

This is a can’t miss place while in Julian. Food is exceptional, and a lot to choose from, portions are generous. The vinegar—which came of course with the bread and with the antipasto salad I had—tasted like it was homemade. Great atmosphere too—very peaceful, and the staff is very friendly…can’t wait to come back!

Best caesar salad i’ve ever had!! The lovely waitress said the dressing is their own recipe. I also loved how the atmosphere felt like setting the table at home. There was a lot of homey decor like lamps and tables in there that made it feel so special. The music playing softly in the background was so lovely too!! Super sweet experience.

Always a great experience, the food and service are fantastic. Its also super cute and open when so many other places are closed for the day or evening. If your visiting Julian give them a try cute, clean and yummy!

My fiancé and I went here after touring our wedding venue in Julian. The food was so amazing we decided to have them cater for our wedding come up. My favorite food is pesto pasta and they had the best one I have ever tried (I don't live in the area and crave it all the time). The restaurant has a nice environment that works perfectly for date night, family dinners, or just a casual meal. I gave the service 4 stars only because they can get a bit busy, but the staff is still attentive and friendly.

Our server Christy was awesome! She made us feel SO welcomed esp since this was our first stop! The tomato soup was delicious and we liked their chicken piccata too. Dog friendly also!

My husband and I love to visit Julian and last night I had the delight of eating at Romano's. I ordered their Chicken Piccota and I got to say that it's hands down the BEST Italian entree I've ever eaten in my life! The garlic butter capers were freaking INCREDIBLE... We're definitely coming back!

We absolutely love coming to Romano’s in Julian. The service is impeccable and the younger man with darker hair that always waits on us goes above and beyond every time and accommodates our dietary needs. The food is excellent and the staff is very friendly. Love the cozy atmosphere too. 10/10

We only got an ice cream to counteract the hot day in Julian. The inside is rustic. Our single scoop ended up being about 4 after the waffle cone was filled up. There is a train that circled the restaurant and there is a candy mine below the restaurant with old time candies like gum cigarettes. The staff was very friendly with big smiles.

Great fun family experience. Good burgers, starters, milkshakes and even a little candy shop. The inside of the restaurant is very cool and full of character lots of retro like decoration. Staff very friendly and hospitable great service definitely recommend when I got this Bam👍

Fast and friendly service. Cute, retro decor. They have a G-Scale train running around the top. There's even a Soda Fountain. Came for breakfast, which was hot and tasty

Always go here, this time was blah. We were stoked cuz no wait. There were booths available but we were sat in a crappy 2 top. I asked if we could move to a booth, server said she would ck...what's the biggie lol 2 min later she said it was OK. Food took a long time even though it was dead compared to how it usually is. Western burger was not good. BBQ sause thin, onion rings cold...same with my partners mushroom burger. Chili was outta can. It's like a C+ only cuz the atmosphere is amazing. Server was doing bare minimum...didn't match the kitchy, home town vibe of the place. More of an east coast vibe. Not bad just lost something in the past few years. Next time ill try one of the deli's I saw. Oh ya...paper straws. Fin. Update, with our stomachs were not happy at night.

Pamela our server is THE best. Very nice,attentive and friendly. We ordered onion rings for the table. Very good. Crisp and flavorful. I ordered Miners burger. It had all the fixins- . Sadly it c was tasteless. The patty had zero flavor. They ought to add a little salt,seasoning salt as a patty needs help.

We were in town today a few minutes before 11 AM and wanted breakfast. They were only serving lunch. We were hungry and decided to stay. Gal was nice and opened front door for me as she saw I had difficulty walking up the steps and husband was parking the car. Spacious comfy booth. Cute place but upon walking in is a kind of negative sign about not serving people if they are not nice to staff. Not very welcoming and they could have made a funny sign not one that feels you are being reprimanded. I actually did not see till I sat down and it might of deterred me as we are always nice and tip well. Limited menu choices. I had a burger and husband had a patty melt. Both overcooked when we requested as rare as possible. Onion rings kind of doughy and both are meals were left halfway unfinished. Food just did not taste good or fresh. They charged us $6.00 each for a Coke and Diet Coke. Sorry $12 is out of line for a diner. They put on a service charge before I even paid. Our bill for small burger with fries and coke and patty melt with onion rings was almost $60. They did give us a military discount when I inquired.I told her I would pay cash and they removed.They also had a note about not taking large groups.We will definitely not be back nor recommend.

My first time here. Visiting friends in California and happened by this wonderful quaint little town called Julian. This restaurant is on the main street in town and looked like a little hole in the wall type of place that I love. Although the atmosphere was definitely up to par, the food left much to be desired. The food wasn't bad but they could have done alot better with the preparation. I got the turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich with a side of onion rings. The sourdough bread bread was dry and not toasted, they put very little turkey on the sandwich and just a few drops of mayonnaise. Also, the onion rings weren't bad, there was way too much breading for my liking. On top of that, the service was fairly slow even though the place wasn't that crowded.

We had wanted to visit this place for a long time. We were especially interested in trying the tea, since this place specializes in it. I was pleasantly surprised that it’s a very large space where you can buy everything starting with tea. There are so many kinds of tea — different, diverse, for every taste. There is also a big selection of beautiful tea ware: cups, teapots, and various accessories. You can also find home and kitchen accessories. The service was very pleasant. The tea was delicious. The scones were tasty and fresh. A cozy place to enjoy tea. I am very satisfied and highly recommend everyone to visit this wonderful place🩷

My boyfriend surprised me with reservations on our trip to Julian and it was the highlight of the day! The staff were kind enough to accommodate my boyfriend's preferences ahead of time, as he cannot eat most cheeses, and the service was amazing! The mini eggnog cheesecakes were my favorite and they have a huge selection of teas and related goods you can buy as well! Really amazing and friendly service, I can't recommend them enough!

I’m sad I didn’t get a chance to try their tea/food since I had a dog, but they have a huge array of teas and tea/kitchen equipment. There’s an upstairs too!

The most fantastic tea selection I’ve ever seen in one place. Great customer service and a lot of fantastic flavors. Also a great gift selection!! Super fun place for a tea lover.

Came during their 27 year anniversary and got their prix fixe Classic Afternoon Tea for $29.95 for adults and $9.95 for children. This is the quaintest tea shop, located inside a historic home that dates back to the Gold Rush. The shop also extends to the second floor. They play the calmest piano accompaniments throughout the store, have the cutest tea accessories, a plethora of antique to new teacups and teapots. The women who work here are extremely delightful and friendly. I have a tradition of coming here every year, by myself and a book, to just sit and take in this quaint mountain town with some delicious tea and foods.

Very small dining area but quaint. Decent selection of tea. Menu was tasty but also limited. We got the Afternoon Tea and at $32.95 per person was a bit overpriced for what you receive. Also, a suggestion to the owner, please place a sign in the dining room asking patrons to refrain from talking on their cell phones as this really takes away from the entire experience and will ensure that I won't be making the hour drive from San Diego again.

I finally had tea here during my last stay in Julian! It was well worth it. I was lucky enough to get a walk in afternoon tea and what an pleasant experience it was. I waited about five minutes for them to setup before taking my seat. Presented with a menu and the months tea selections, I ordered the four course afternoon tea selection with bottomless tea. I had salted caramel pureh tea and something with apricot. The finger sandwiches are AMAZING! As are the scones and dressings. They're not open on Tuesday or Wednesday, but if you can catch them when they are open, they have a wide range of tea and tea related items to peruse as well.

Great place for pie coffees OK. Go to purple owl if you want good coffee. The pie is amazing patio is awesome Al mode is a must. Try the apple crumble and the natural is really really good

During my visit to Julian, I couldn’t miss the chance to stop by Julian Pie Company — and I’m so glad I did. Their apple pie is an absolute classic: flaky crust, rich apple filling, just the right amount of sweetness, and that homemade taste you can’t forget. I loved it so much that I wished I had bought an extra to take home. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is friendly, and the pie itself is unforgettable. If you’re in Julian, this is a must-visit spot. It’s not just pie, it’s part of the Julian experience.

Still the 1st stop when we come into the town of Julian! There is usually a line but the employees move fast and are very friendly. We love the boysenberry apple crumble with no topping. You can have ice cream alamode but you don’t need it. The Carmel apple crumble is super sweet and needs coffee ☕️ to wash it down. Don’t forget the apple cider maple donuts to take home!

Love stopping here every time I visit Julian. This is the place that makes the BEST Pies! I always get a big slice of Pie with a Big scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream...SO GOOD!!

Julian pies are the best… If we lived closer we’d come more often! Happy they have separate (shorter) lines if you buy whole pies! Unfortunately, they had run out of their pumpkin apple pie just before we got there - so that was disappointing as it took years for us to finally visit there again! We ended up getting peach-apple and mixed berry - top it off with cashew yogurt and coconut creme and we’re on cloud nine! 😋

Nice spot with lots of outdoor seating. There’s the main restaurant and then a pies, merchandise, and souvenirs shop where the bathrooms are located. - mountain berry apple pie w/ ice cream 5/5 - apple cider donut with maple 5/5 - chocolate chip cookie 3/5 - coffee and cappuccino 3/5

Me and my significant other drove in from Yuma to get away, see trees, meadows. And it was beautiful. Spent 6 hours driving, 2 hours in town. Shout out to your business and the American legion. Great day.

Very good pie, sweet team, enough seating. We stayed in Julian for the weekend and the pie scene is pretty big. Multiple pie businesses for such a small community but its great to have so many farm-to-table options. I bought a bumbleberry pie to go and had a slice of apple with ice cream. The family loved it and they served it warm which was a nice touch. They also have a few lunch options which is great! Check out the video.

Julian is an amazing little town just around the corner from where I live and after a fun filled day we decided to stop by and get a few slices of pie. The pie was delicious but the only reason this is getting a five star is because I believe the older of the four workers there I believe her name was Bonita was amazing and working harder then the three younger ladies who where just playing around laughing and not paying attention to customers. We attempted to ask a question about a pie that looked like a chocolate filled one but after attempting 4 times to ask the question and was being ignored because the young ladies where playing around to much. By time we walked around to the cashier we just said we wanted apples pie slices and went and sat down. We did stop the older worker Bonita and let her know she is such a hard worker while the others were playing around. The 30 mins we where there Bonita was boxing pies up then running around wiping counters and tables picking up trash and making sure everything was presentable for customers meanwhile the young ladies helped a few people and then went back to playing and not helping clean or anything.

I tried their apple berry crumb pie and it was just delicious. Be aware of the long queue! But the pie is worth waiting in queue. They’ve variety of pies to choose from and even has oldest oven in the dining area. Recommend to all the pie lovers out there.

Mom’s Julian is exactly what you’d expect in this quaint old town: a bakery featuring apple pie. The tradition of this apple growing town is the first thing anyone asks if I say “I went to Julian.” “Did you have some pie…?” Yes, and Mom’s Pies is where to go. Delicious! Respects hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. Treats everyone with courtesy. You gotta’ try a slice with crumbles! Go here.

It’s just a perfect place for a quick delicious bite of apple pie, especially on a cold day, as soon as you walk in, you feel the warmth and smell the delicious fresh baking of pies, there are several different choices, all absolutely delicious. If you’re just in for a slice and one to avoid sitting for a long time or waiting at a restaurant, this is a perfect spot, they also have regular coffee, or you can buy the whole pie.

Update 7/14/25 I tried their bumble berry pie with the traditional crust. Wow it was amazing so much thin buttery crust, and not overwhelmingly sweet with just a touch of tartness. Really nice cute place pies looked very tempting. I wasn’t able to try any. There is usually a long line outside the door You can see them baking the pies from the window

If you can stomach a sometimes 45 minute to hour wait on the weekends when its busy this will be some of the best pie you have ever had. I highly recommend trying the Apple carmel Crumble pie its to die for. The atmosphere in here is also wonderful!

Came here for a quick lunch 3/23/24 since we were in the area. They had a pretty good menu and their broccoli cheddar soup was delicious but the crackers were a little stale. The soup was amazing though. Got the tuna sandwich and added sliced avocado, grilled chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich and linguini with pork sausage. I was pretty bummed out that they had ran out of cinnamon sticks for my hot toddy drink but it was still okay. The ladies did an amazing job answering all of our questions about the menu and being very attentive. The restaurant is very cute and vintage vibes with a fireplace. Also dog friendly in their patio area

Restaurant in a house. Quality from the moment we walked in the door. Trout was delicious, not over or under cooked. Also were the roast beef sandwich and tuna salad sandwiches. Shared apple pie ala mode which was a huge serving. Coffee good too. Nice quiet place to converse with friends and family.

The Julian Grille is located on the Main Street in the town of Julian CA. The town itself is a quaint spot with lots of history. We were excited to find a place for lunch that welcomes dogs. They actually have a dog menu that includes hamburger patty, chicken patty and a couple other choices. We ordered a French dip sandwich and ravioli. Both were great and the service was very good. The outdoor eating area was nice and we had a great view from our table. The inside dining rooms looked fun as well.

I tried Julian Grille's creamy mushroom soup, and it blew my mind – so good 😍 On the flip side, the tuna sandwich and burger were just okay. They didn't quite match the soup's wow factor. Stick to the soup if you want the real star of the show! 🌟

Went here for lunch with my wife while in Julian. Looks like they built the restaurant in a what used to be a residential house. Nice and clean inside. Happened to be raining the day we went so eating outside wasn't an option. Good was good but not great. A little bland for my taste. The only thing that was a bit strange were their prices on the menu were substantially more then they advertise online. Probably would choose somewhere else next time.

Love this cute restaurant we've been here twice, Twice I've eaten the same plate because it's Amazing! Fettuccine with Chicken soooo delicious! Wife had the yummy burger the first time and soup and half a sandwich the 2nd time.

This place was amazing. It was a nice little quiet place to stop for lunch after a long hike. Their food here is a little higher priced than other places however it is Julian and they have to ship a lot of their food up there. The staff was friendly, food was tasty, and you can even bring your dog and sit on the patio. We were there on a perfect day that was very nice to sit outside.

Food was good, pies were good but they took forever to be served. When my husband ask "what salad you have" to the lady taking our order she answered in a very rude manner "just salad". Oh, I forgot about the cookies, they were really good too. Wait, I almost forget about the cinnamon ice cream, I loveeed it. Thanks for reading!

They have outdoor seating in the back which is nice and our pie came out quickly. It was good, although I still prefer Julian pie company since I like my pies sweeter. Still good though! I’m happy I tried it.

Local Treasurer just off the Main Street in Julian We have visited Julian for years and have always enjoyed the more known Pie Shops. This year we decided to slow down and spend a weekend exploring this wonderful town. I was delighted to find this local treasurer and enjoy their creation of the popular Apple Pies that Julian is known for. I had their Apple Crumb Pie. It was absolutely delicious. The pie crust was flaky and the Crumb topping was so delicious, totally complementing the star attraction, the Apple filling which was so yummy. I definitely recommend checking this place out. Great ambience featuring a delightful outdoor patio with Apple trees . Great people and great service!

As we were walking down the street I saw a sign in their window that they have gluten free pie options so I had to check it out. I decided on the boysenberry apple crumble pie warmed with vanilla ice cream. Delicious!!! Thank you so much for providing gluten free options for those of us that can’t eat gluten.

The sweetest folks with even sweeter pies. Delicious, friendly, and patriotic!!! Try the lunch special with the amazing tomato soup and a slice of Mango Apple Pie. They were even kind enough to split it. Thank you for the wonderful experience. This is a must stop family owned small business to support.

Apple Alley Bakery, located on Julian's main street, is a small yet charming shop that offers more than just baked goods—it’s an inviting spot for lunch or dessert that feels like a hidden gem. Despite the 40-minute wait during a busy Sunday afternoon in the fall season (October/November), the experience was worth it. The friendly and attentive staff made the wait pleasant, even suggesting adding milk to my coffee and highly recommending their standout pecan caramel apple pie, balancing sweetness and texture perfectly, which did not disappoint. We also tried the sugar-free apple pie, which was delightful, especially when paired with vanilla ice cream. The cozy, tree-shaded dining area adds to the experience, providing an idyllic setting for spending a relaxing afternoon enjoying delicious tea and sweet treats. Parking is available along the street but might be tight during peak hours. This bakery is a must-visit for visitors in Julian looking for comfort food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Lovely place with amazing service. We have tried different types and owners allow tasting of pies. We loved the apple pie crumble. The crust is crumbly and buttery and the apple filling is of ideal balance of sweet and cinnamon flavour with lovely cooked apples. I will definitely be visiting here on my next trip to San Diego.

Unplanned road trip to Julian and we found this gem. I eat wholefood/vegan so it's usually difficult to find places to eat. Quecho did not disappoint! Hubby had the fajitas with shrimp, chicken, and steak. I had the Burrito Bowl minus the cheese and sour cream. We both had the Agua Frescas of the day, which was watermelon lime. All of it was delicious. Service was top notch! Definitely recommend!

This little Mexican restaurant is an absolute gem! The food is bursting with authentic flavors and you can really taste the difference — everything is made from scratch with so much care. From the freshly prepared salsas to the perfectly seasoned dishes, every bite feels like home-cooked comfort. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff treat you like family. It’s not just a place to grab a quick meal — it’s the kind of spot you want to come back to again and again. If you’re looking for real Mexican food made with love (not the watered-down version you find in so many places), this is where you need to go. Highly recommend!

Great mexican restaurant located in Julian. Can be seated outside or inside. Started with a small guacamole and shared a molcajete. Molcajete was huge and filled with lots of steak, chicken, chorizo, and nopales. This also came with tortillas, rice, and beans. Ended up taking leftovers home for another meal. Staff was friendly and checked on us often. Menu had a lot of other great entrees and would stop here again the next time we visited Julian.

I love it here ! We were just passing through Julian and found this joint by happenstance. The food was yummy and the service was so charming and friendly. They also had a filling, delicious vegan option for my husband - which means a lot to us. Definitely try it out

Today was veterans day, meaning the staff should be super locked in today. Once we arrived, the lady seated us at a random picnic table in a pile of dirt in the back of the restaurant. We ordered our food, then waited 2 HOURS (not exaggerating, we got there at 1 and received our food at 3) for our food. Food was decent but not worth a 2 hour wait. Do not recommend.

We were looking forward to dining at Quecho as they received awesome Google reviews and thankfully, by the time we arrived there wasn’t a wait. The ambiance was relaxed and the AC worked well which we appreciated on such a hot day. Our waitress was also incredibly nice and welcoming. We ordered the chef’s taco plate which consisted of two carnitas, pollo and carne asada tacos. Sadly, the carnitas and pollo were dry and bland. The carne asada had a little flavor, but there were unchewable pieces. The spicy salsa was delicious though. It helped add the clearly lacking flavor. We also ordered Mr. Manitas’ famous nachos and the best part of this dish were the chips. They were crunchy and salty. The carne asada on this plate had less flavor, but they were at least tender and tasted fresher. The cheese was too strong and the salsa had no depth. Overall, another disappointing dish. My daughter ordered their bean and cheese burrito and sadly, this too, was insipid. Luckily, their rice was decent enough that my daughter ate that instead. For dessert, we tried to order a Julian apple pie, but they were sold out. What?! We are in Julian, known for apple pies and there is literally, an apple pie shop down the street. It seems like it should be the one dessert, well stocked. I also ordered their classic margarita and it was just alright. It was a little sweeter than I preferred. We spent, with tip $92.72. Their prices were quite reasonable, but unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend the food.

Just off the main road, so you won’t see it if you don’t turn up into the neighborhood. Friendly staff. Lots of outdoor dining perfect for a nice day. When they say the molcajete is enough to feed 2 people, they aren’t kidding. The dish itself could use a little work as there wasn’t much depth of flavor. If it wasn’t for the spicy salsa we got on the side, then it would’ve been too bland for my preference. Washing it down with a locally brewed jalapeño beer was fantastic.

We arrive around 1:30PM on a Saturday and waited for ~15min to be seated. We ordered 2 bison burgers, country side steak and brisket. It took more than 45 minutes to get the food. We were starving!!! Burgers were good, fries undercooked. The brisket was chewy. The fried steak was OK. The server was nice, the atmosphere too, but not worth the wait and price.

I ask for medium ribeye steak but it is not medium and not tasty at all. Apple cider is great. Other places has better quality food and price.

1 hr wait. Burn fries. Feathers on the fried chicken. And a unknown black ring object. Hairtie?? No seasoning o. Anything

Unfortunately, we didn’t have a good experience here. The staff was nice, but the food was very bad :/ they told us the wait was 45min-1hr which was fine with us we could just walk around in the mean time so we decided to buy some fudge since we were very hungry and it was so bad 🤧 we don’t recommend it unless you want diabetes. Then my husband ordered the BBQ pork and could not eat it, no seasoning whatsoever. I ate the garden burger which was better and shared it with him since he was starving but we both had upset tummies for the rest of the day. The waitress was very nice, she offered to give us something else from the menu but we were done with the food there, plus we didn’t have to pay for his food. Honestly, don’t come here, just plan accordingly so you can go to a better place

A long time favorite in Julian! They offer a good selection of entrees and just recently started offering breakfast. The pot pie was delicious! While it isn't the prettiest presentation, it has so much flavor! The crust was flaky and they use a brown gravy inside. There were a variety of vegetables and chunks of chicken. The salad was cold, crisp and fresh when served. The ranch dressing was tasted like it may be homemade. All entrees ordered were hearty portion sizes and very filling. The cold cider was my favorite in all of Julian that we tried. The server was friendly and kept our drinks filled.

Took 20 minutes to even order They’re out of chilli, iced tea and apple cider 40 minutes later still no food and we find out that there is no chicken for the sandwich we ordered. We decide to scrap it and not even attempt to order something else because we didn’t want to wait even more!! 1 hour and 15 after we were sat the ribs finally come out… another 12 minutes and my cornbread finally comes out. Absolutely horrible service. There was one waitress that was hustling and on top of it but not ours.

We waited 55 minutes for our food. If you’re not in a rush and willing to wait best place to go. The fried chicken I got was overcooked and dark. Extremely disappointing to be honest since I drive 2 hours to get there.

The food was decent. There was a lot of clutter on one side of the room. My wife said the place needs a woman's touch. The two guys running the place did not say much. Someone let the dog inside and it wandered around the kitchen for a while.

In Julian for the first time, Pizza was great was not dry, just enough sauce inside. Bbq chicken is what we got.suggestion add butter to the edges with garlic salt. Only complaint was the misleading mexican item of rolled tacos.. we asked if they serve chicken, the gentleman man that was at cashier said no, so we got beef, him not knowing my sister in law had ordered chicken previous to us. They ended up being store bought tequilas with hard Sour cream and guac.. a big no. And for the price that should be cut off menu.. hopefully owner reads this..

The best pizza and calzones ever tasted, I drive San Diego to Julian just to eat in this place.

We enjoyed the food. Pleasantly surprised. Looking forward to going again.and trying something nee.

Nastiest place ever ! Dirty plates everywhere, they took 1 hour to give us our food that just came out of a can. Can't blame them they only had 2 workers.

My family loves it here! The owner and employees are awesome and always treat us like family. The food is great - the pizza and burritos especially! Usually it's pretty calm, full might be 4-5 families at dinner time!

The menu is loaded! I had a difficult time selecting with all the options. Finally, I went with the Polo Asada Nachos. 10$ could of fed three people. The nachos were so delicious, cheesy, all my favorite sides loaded and chips remained crunchy. Pictures on the walls were very historic which I appreciated. The lady was friendly and moved fast. Beyond impressed. I definitely will be back.

It got a good selection of products from candies, honey, nuts, all sorts of snacks to jellycat! A must-visit place if you are going to Julian downtown. And it also serves some yummy cider there. Can be a little crowded around noon.

The owner wasn’t very friendly. Also their chocolates and candy aren’t made from there and the honey isn’t from Julian either so I felt a bit deceived…

The Julian Cider Mill has the best apple cider in Julian. They also have a great gift shop with lots of other food items, plus free samples.

YOU NEED TO STOP HERE! You will miss out if you don’t. This is where you get the authentic Julian California experience. You won’t find anything like this anywhere else. This Cider Mill store is something where 90% of the products are made from local venues, farms, orchards,… etc . The various amounts of jams, sauces, syrups, candy, chocolate of every kind of flavor you can possibly imagine is right here. Different flavors of fresh cider are also in the fridges they have. This is NOT your generic store on products that are mass produced for the entire country. Why anybody would give this place a bad rating, is beyond me..

Great place for various locally made candy and other sundries. Staff is extremely helpful. Candy apple is delicious.

The Julian Cider Mill is completely insane! They have everything you could want — numerous types of honey, homemade jams and jellies, candies, ciders, teas, salsas, and more! It’s the perfect place to stick up on great items or just pop in quickly for a cup of hot cider, a caramel apple, or a piece of fudge. Definitely a must-visit spot in downtown Julian whenever you’re around the area. Worth stopping at even if you’re in Santa Ysabel or Cuyamaca.

I have been here several times and I'm always amazed at the selection. There is everything you can think of, plus sugar and gluten free options. Of course my favorite is and will always be the honeycomb. They have it in white and milk and dark. I admit, I am not a fan of dark though. There are few sweets I can more say are higher on my favorites list. Although, the huge selection of candy canes is staggering.

This place was fantastic. I'm a little late on reviewing, but visited them back in the fall. It was drizzly and freezing cold, my good friend myself and my two young girls were starving. So we come to visit here and the customer service was fantastic, food was great and delivered quickly. The burgers are fantastic. Will definitely visit again.

The nugget burger is amazing, and the best onion rings we've had in a long time! Bit of a wait but that's just fine, food is definitely worth it :) staff is super fun and I liked listening to the banter with themselves and customers. Plus all the guys were super cute. Would definitely come back 10/10<3

They have potential and you can eat food here, but..... They are not properly staffed for the number of tables they have. We were told the wait would be 20 to 30 minutes. It was 30 minutes. We were then seated and told the kitchen was really backed up, as if I couldn't see that for myself, and that we'd have to wait about 45 minutes to get our food. They were right again. We got our food, one correct order and the other incorrect (charred burger instead of a medium rare patty melt), in 45 minutes after we ordered. I don't blame them though. I think this town is cursed. I've been to Julian so many times as if something may change, but each time I go, the waits are extremely long and the food is mediocre. Such mismanaged potential.

I had the smaller buffalo burger with the garlic parmesan fries, it was delicious. We were visiting Julien during one of the busiest weekends in October so the wait was long, but relaxing as it is up a slight hill so it is a little out of the way. They are dog friendly - but there are only 2 patio tables - so if you're looking to sit down to lunch with your pooch and they're taken - be prepared to wait until after those two tables are finished.

One of our favorite spots in Julian. They are very courteous and accommodating, even though they were super busy this weekend because of the beautiful snow. My burger was delicious too!

Best buffalo burger EVER! It's off the main street but I'd recommend this cute cafe to anyone. And our waitress Vivienne was delightful. We'll definitely be back!

Everytime time I go to Julian I eat here for lunch! Such an amazing place to experience good vibes and great food. Staff is always friendly and helpful in deciding what to get off the menu. Plus there is outdoor seating for anyone who brings their dogs 😊

This place is a must! They know all the happs here and they are super cool! I went into the Ice Cave to get my fruit and veggies! The parking in front is easy and safe.

Friendly staff Good selection of items from beer to grocery items and many other items you might need on your trip to ot through Julian

So good! The service and the sandwich were top notch! I was camping at Heise and nothing in the cooler looked good so I braved the crowds and drove into Julian on a Sunday. I had never been to Jack’s but saw the sign while driving around the back. There was plenty of parking behind the store and also a back entrance to avoid the Main Street foot traffic. I ordered off the digital screen menu, found a fizzy beverage and went to the counter to pay for my provisions. The man behind the counter whom I assume was Jack, I could be wrong, was fun and funny and even let me pet his dog, Daisy. After I paid, my sandwich was done being prepared so I picked it up and headed for the car. I had to stop and rest a couple of times on the way to the car, the sandwich was so big. What a treat! The bread, meat and veggies were so fresh! The sandwich was less than $15, easily feeds 2 people, and comes with chips. Who doesn’t love chips??? The sandwich also comes with so many fresh veggies, you can even take your vegetarian friend there for a sooper yummie veggie sandwich. Thank you, Jack! I’m a fan!

Nice place with a surprising availability of products, considering how small it is. That said, this is the only grocery store in the town. Prices were still fair. It also looks like they have a deli in the back part as well. Aside from that, it's what you would expect from a grocery store. There's a convenience store across the street that sells similar packaged goods, but as far as grocery, they are the only game in town.

Always excellent meats and some things that you can't get anywhere else on the mountain. Been told Sam is new owner. Will miss Ray but it's the same family and nothing much has changed. Enjoy the Deli.

Friendly staff. Complete rip off, poor selection of veggie options, terrible selection of fresh produce.

Is this place for real? I understand this is a small town but this is NOT even close to being a grocery store. Unfortunately this is the only grocery store in town. There's a tiny variety of liquor, a small restaurant and a few snacks. I'm not sure if I would even buy anything out of the store, it looks disgusting and rundown. And the cashier was no help at all.

Gluten free quiche, muffins, cookies. Tasty latte. Biscuits and gravy with eggs and sausage was good. Baked oatmeal looked yummy. Friendly service.

As of the first of the month.. It's changed ownership and name..it's ran by a family. They are super nice. The new menu is welcome change(although I really loved the pulled pork omelette from the old owners). They are dog and kid friendly! They even toys for the kids to play with! Once they get the full menu and baked goods up and running I would probably change my review to 5 star.

I had the Roast Beef and Cheddar and Brad had The Club. Really delicious and large, they don’t skimp on the meat. Great service and smiles.

Great gluten free food options. My wife got the half turkey w/ pickles and without cheese And fresh garden greens salad. 12$ with the substitution of gluten free bread (Picture was taken after first bite of sanwhich and salad). Sorry. Haha

Absolutely the best food and you have to try there 9 pound apple pie... yes I said 9 lbs.

Always stop here for breakfast and a little hospitality. I always find it here. The coffee cake is off the hook. The offered to warm it for me...ahhh.

Camped the night before in Blair Valley 12 miles away. Came into Julian and stopped into Granny's Kitchen for breakfast. They opened at 5am! Had the French toast with bacon and coffee, which were both very good. Service was fast and the prices were reasonable. I would recommend to all my friends.

On the return trip from Borrego Springs to SD. The reviews I noted drew me/us in. Folks, finding better than average food, service, and ambiance can certainly be challenging at times. Finding this combo in Borrego Springs was even more challenging I'm not enthusiastic to report. Julian does offer this [somewhat hidden gem.]. Easy to find with the standard technology. Unassuming small and weathered building as the pics, mine and others reveal. Inside is characteristic of the outside in some respects but does provide all the basics and then some. So if the weather is chilly and the business is busy, be prepared to eat outside. We sat inside and it was comfortable enough with very friendly table service; delivery of food and drinks. You order and pay upfront. Very good selection of breakfast items to include their pastries and other baked items to augment. The pies and cookies looked very good, however, was able to resist the extra calories/sugar. Perhaps when the cherry pies are in season? Our order included one order of the burbon french toast and one of their crepes, and two Kickstarters. Great presentation, fresh bread, and fresh/clean food all around. Portion size was more than fair. Coffee/Expresso drinks were solid as well and hot. As noted this is a small space and provides a nice small hometown bakery feel inside. The rating then falls in the range of 4.3-4.6 🌟's. Enjoy, please!

The servers are WONDERFUL!!! However, the menu is a lie. Crepes end at noon, bbq (including brisket sandwich) not available until 2. It's pointless coming in at lunch time between 12-2, because the menu is too limited. Side salad is spinach, so be aware when ordering - unless you like raw untamed spinach, get the chips.

We had a small wedding of about 30 people and chose to allocate our money on other concepts. None of our guests could tell because the cake we received was amazing. We had supplied a sample photograph from Pinterest. They were able to recreate the image almost exactly! It was quite amazing and for the price one of the best values of our entire wedding. Everyone was pleasantly surprised by the texture and flavors and was the perfect accent for our small wedding.

Nice little hidden pastry place. Still... impossible in Julian to escape the crowds on a Sunday, so it was full. We had a nice traditional applepie, but there is tons of choices. There was still a pile of snow in front of the door, probably the last bit in Julian.

Great food and service. Salad was fresh, burgers were juicy, and pie was delish. Bonus: a nice selection of adult beverages. The whole family enjoyed this visit. We'll definitely be back.

The desserts are all amazing, today I had the lemon cheesecake, hits the spot! Additionally, the bbq is fantastic and the fresh bread is on point.

Best egg & toast breakfast ever! Perfectly cooked bacon and eggs with delicious side of sourdough toast and fresh fruit. Simple but amazing!! 😊

Cute little breakfast cafe. Friendly service. Hot, fresh food. We got the Cream Cheese Dill-lite and Never Been Feta tartines (open faced sandwiches on foccacia). Both were hot, well-seasoned and served with a side of potatoes.

I love it here~! The food is amazing, excellent portions. The banana French toast is my favorite and the oat milk butterfly pea latte is delicious~! Even my boyfriend, who doesn’t drink coffee, likes it. The atmosphere is cute and cozy, there’s outdoor seating too. I want to come back here again. They should add more owls to the decor though.

The tartine (pictured) was the best breakfast I’ve had since I can remember. It’s so good. My son had the grilled cheese, which uses the same bread as the tartine (their homemade focaccia) and he said “this is the best bread I’ve had in my life!” So the food is, without question, 5 stars. A couple of things about the service / atmosphere: 1. The service was very slow. I think this is due to two things, both of which are worth it IMO. First, they’re making everything fresh. Second, things move a little slower in Julian than in, say, San Diego. I like that. 2. They have a “service dog only” policy but it wasn’t enforced. A family brought in a dog and it whined loudly for a while. 3. This will sound weird / trivial, but I noticed it multiple times: the doors to the place, when allowed to close on their own, smash closed and make a very loud noise. Loud enough that I was jolted by it the first three or four times. It was the opposite of the calm vibe inside. Would be a relatively simple fix. 3. Lastly, they have a little kids area with toys and books and games. Loved that - very helpful while waiting for the amazing food.

We arrived early (around 8:30) and that was just on time! Because after us there was a line lol! The food was done pretty quickly and we loved it! Ingredients were fresh and tasty. The only thing my husband didn’t like was the black coffee but besides that, come here!

Absolutely delicious, had the Berry crepes the berries were so fresh, the crepes outstanding, also had the Florentine crepes the sauce was so good! One of the best breakfast I've ever had and I've been around a long time. The gal that served us was also great. Will be back !

A visit to this coffee shop left a pleasant impression. The atmosphere is quite cozy - dim lights and calm music create a sense of peace and comfort. The staff is friendly and attentive, and helped me make a quick choice. I ordered a matcha latte, and it was a good choice - the drink had a delicate taste. Overall, the place makes me want to come back. I recommend it to everyone who appreciates quality and pleasant service! The only downside is that we couldn't taste the food because the kitchen was already closed

It's a cute vegetarian cafe next to the Julian Sheriff's Department. It's about a block away from Main Street. Spacious restaurant with indoor seating and some outdoor seating without heat lamps. Restrooms around the left side of the building. We really enjoyed the savory crepes! The focaccia sandwich with the impossible sausage was plain and nothing special. The Green Smoothie was really good. Not too sweet.

I brought my wife and kids to Julian one weekend at the end of January and found this plant base restaurant. We didn’t realize that they were about to close and they were so kind to still allow us to order and dine in. This was the best plant base restaurant we’ve been to in a long time. Everything was great, the service was amazing, the vibe and environment was so calming and warm, the food was great and the taste was amazing. Also the juices taste so good and healthy. We give this place 💯. We will definitely come back and encourage other to stop by and enjoy themselves like we did.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a plant based restaurant in the community! It did not disappoint! A local recommended the breakfast burrito and it was hearty and delicious. I also ordered a super tasty fresh pressed juice that came in a cool, glass jar. Amazing ambience and friendly service. Skeptics of plant based foods will be pleasantly surprised with hearty and delicious meals!

I really enjoy stopping by this place for a fresh juice and plant based meal. They use this amazing tasting hemp milk that’s very delicious in their iced coffees. The avocado toast was great as well as the beans and cheese burrito and smoothie bowl with granola! I highly recommend the sunset juice very fresh & very good for you! The staff was very friendly and I will be returning everytime I am visiting Julian.

My daughter and I stopped in here finally when we were over in Julian and we have found our new favorite Julian spot! It’s an all plant based cafe and it’s truly delicious. I can’t wait to go back. The service was amazing, the person who took our order, Fay, was so fun and sweet, and she did an amazing job! The first impression was excellent and I love that. The place is clean, comfortable, welcoming and beautifully decorated. Good music, too, right up my girl and I’s alley! She got the caramel apple pie iced chai and a cinnamon roll. I got the regular iced chai and a blueberry lemon scone. We are big chia drinkers and I want to say, theirs is amazing! Not overly sweet and perfectly prepared. The cinnamon roll is the best I’ve had in years, truly mouth watering! I had a lot of feelings about the taste I got! The scone was so tender and wonderful. I don’t prefer my scones warmed and this one blew my mind with how tender and delicious it was. Very good! I am also thrilled to learn they kept the Pay with a Post It board the previous owners installed. Reading the notes and knowing people are providing for others in this special way makes me feel so good whenever we go in. 100% love to support businesses with fun and sweet things like this! 100% recommend you give this place a try if you’re in the area! You won’t disappointed! We are back for round 2 a few weeks later, and I had to come back to this review and update. Last time we came for a snack, this time we came for lunch. I just want to say that I’ve been a fan of vegan food for many many years even though I am not a vegan. I just love good food! So does my daughter, she has been raised in the garden and on flavorful whole foods . Today she had the asada fries and I had the jack fruit tacos. The flavor and deliciousness of these dishes is remarkable. So many toppings on the fries and tacos, and so many flavors you might worry it would be too much, but it is delightful! It feels good to have such a healthy and creative option for our Friday Julian trips, Kali’s is solidified as our Julian favorite! She drank a pumpkin spice chai, which was wonderfully crafted and balanced. She doesn’t usually do pumpkin spice but she was so happy she chose this drink today! I had a caramel latte, also wonderfully made. Devika also had a wellness shot, and reports that it was super good! If I could award more than 5 stars to this establishment I sure would! All this great food, amazing drinks and then to meet the super nice owner Alex, who has good energy and that same wonderful customer service we talked about before. Bravo, Kali’s! See you next week!

We drove 2 hours to experience Kali's Garden. I reviewed their menu months ago and finely said, "we are going!". I had the eggplant lasagna, my husband had the mushroom penne. One of my children ordered fries and because my other child really wanted a grilled cheese sandwich, they made it for him though it was not on the menu. The food was amazing. The lasagna was bursting with flavour as well as the penne. The grilled cheese tasted very similar to a non-vegan grilled cheese and the fries were fresh and crisp. The children had chocolate chip cookies that were still warm...talk about fresh. I also had a soy matcha latte and the matcha was top grade. Be sure to try their strawberry, passion fruit lemonade. It is sugar free yet sweet enough. I wish they were located closer to me so that I could get catering.

I came here because I wanted some fresh quality food for breakfast. We got each of the acai bowls, a hot latte, and a cold latte. The acai bowls were truly some of the worst I've had. Mine was soupie with frozen chunks that had not thawd. There was no fresh fruit on top as mentioned on the menu and when I asked they said that they blend the fruit with the acai. We asked them not to do that with my boyfriends bowl (also not sure why they couldn't make them both at once) and we discovered that they don't have all the fresh fruit listed so he had frozen pineapple chucks in his as well as acia chunks. I also really did not like that they served us everything in disposable containers even though we dined in. The people were very friendly and trying to make us happy so I feel bad but we did not have a good experience. Maybe their tacos are amazing I don't know but I'd say skip the bowls for sure.

Pleasantly surprised to find a plant-based restaurant in such a small town! The prices are similar to everywhere else in/around Julian. Lovely patio with umbrellas. The food was delicious: I got a large iced hazelnut latte with oat milk, which was not too sweet (they offered to adjust it if it wasn't to my liking, but it was perfect), and the jackfruit tacos, which were fresh and bursting with flavor! My husband got the tropical smoothie, which I thought might have had a bit too much almond milk or something cuz it wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting, and the soyrizo breakfast burrito, which was warm, crispy, and filling! We will definitely be back ☺️

😲 The cottage pie (shepherd's pie) is crazy good, the Mac and cheese is amazing and the fish tacos ROCK!

My wife and I ate here after a bad experience at another restaurant. We loved it. Jenny our waitress greeted us as we walked up the stairs. She smiled the whole time we were there and that makes a big difference in how we felt about being there. My wife had the Mac and cheese and I had the fried chicken. The food was great, thanks to Carmen the owner and cook. We will definitely come back here.

Service was sketchy at best. Ordered on an early Friday night, two hot chocolates, chips, salsa, and a meatloaf. After 45 minutes all we ever received were the hot chocolates, chips, salsa, and bill. Where's the meatloaf? Waitress said she never heard the order. She never wrote it down. No spoon, no napkins, no check-up from server. Never tried the food, because it was never delivered. Next time our time and money will be spent elsewhere .

READ PAST REVIEWS ON HERE AND YELP. DON'T COME HERE! We arrived and the waitress/owner took 15 min to greet us and another 15 min to bring chips and salsa. Over an hour later we finally got our kids food, but nothing for us. While this was going on several customers saw that we were not happy about not getting our food and got up and left. Finally not wanting to wait any more I walked inside and told the waitress/owner we were leaving. She immediately got defensive and raised her voice at me saying "I don't need this s__t". I'm just happy that we were able to save a couple families from attempting to eat at this terrible restaurant. DON'T EVER COME HERE!!!!!!!!! My first mistake was not reading reviews before coming here because surprise surprise they have a history of poor and slow service. Oh yes and to top it off, I watched the owner/waitress grab a rag off the top of a garbage can to clean off a new customers table! For that I will report them to the CA dept of health

Their deck is the best seat in Julian. Food was very good. I had the onion soup and pot pie. Both were excellent. Wine is yummy and reasonably priced. I will definitely be back.

Carmen and her husband Darrell serve great food. If you come to Julian on a busy weekend plan on waiting for your meal. All of the eateries in Julian try their best to serve everyone. If you are planning on eating on a crazy weekend. Get here early or pack your lunch. Love this place.

Never again. Had the most bizarre experience. First, I must say that this was a repeat visit based on the fact that the first time we went there for dinner, the waitress (I think it was the owner) was so personable and attentive, and the dinner was delicious! It was quiet and romantic. We expected at least some semblance of the same. This time, the place was packed. We couldn't get anyone's attention for menus, so went up to the cash register and was told to sit anywhere. We had a hard time finding a place to sit away from the blaring boom box. What's up with that? 45 minutes went by. Finally a teen boy came and asked us we wanted something to drink. We got our own menus and picked out something easy to order and bring. I ordered a hamburger. It was brought to me almost raw. Isn't there a law against that? I could go on and on about the very young waitress. She was really curt and rude. I think she was tasked with handling everything and she was stressed. But I didn't think she had to be so rude to me. There are a lot of really nice places to eat in Julian. I can check this one off as--been there--won't go back.

Delicious. They only had chicken left at closing time on a Sunday, and they made us the most delicious nachos that filled both me and my fiancee up for 12$ not bad.

I cannot stress enough the fact that these were the best nachos I have ever had. The salsa is fresh and addictively delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. I already can’t wait to come back.

Love the food and the staff. One of the reasons to stop at Julian Station. They have a amazing monthly 🍣 sushi night that is by reservation only and it books up months in advance. It's a pretty cool place with local music and local fair.

Just stopped into Julian station while passing through and the smell of the food tempted us enough to stay and eat. We weren't super hungry so we just shared the nachos with Carne asada and got some iced tea. Delicious. Fresh ingredients, friendly service, homey atmosphere. So glad we stopped. I won't be coming to Julian just for Apple pie or hard cider anymore. Mmmmm

I asked a local firefighter what was good to eat in Wynola, and he suggested the " taco bar". So I gave it a try, and was very pleased with my Carne Asada salad. It’s grass fed beef and organic greens. Delicious! I’ll suggest it to my friends.

Only real Mexican food in Julian area that I've had.... get the carnitas it's bomb. Super friendly family owners. Jose knows what he is doing and they will do well.

This place is amazing. They actually upgraded and moved to one block of main st in Julian, on B st. Their name changed to Quecho. Definitely go! And get their nachos!

we arrived a couple minutes before closing and were very hungry, but they served us and told us we could sit down and eat in the restaurant. thanks to the staff and the nice girl Ashlyn! we were satisfied. the food was delicious and the view was amazing!

I had the Back Country Burger and it was excellent. The French fries are simply the best I’ve ever had (and I’m French, so that says a lot!). The staff was very attentive and welcoming, and the view over the lake made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!

This local eatery is recently under new management. See the attached pictures. We arrived at 16:45 on a Wednesday for early dinner. There was a party of 8 at one table and 2 servers. Most of the tables had chairs stacked on them sending a clear message that the crew wanted to go home. Official closing time is 19:00. This was very off-putting. The food and service was very good. After our meal, I wanted to go out on the lake view porch to watch sunset lighting changes, but the door was locked. Another clear message. The server unlocked it as I snapped a couple of shots. This is a management issue. The employees were trying to be efficient not recognizing the message. If we return and are greeted the same way, I think I will walk out and go to one of the good eateries in nearby Julian.

Great fried pickles and View off the balcony for early dinner. Good burger and garlic parm tots

I had an absolutely amazing time here at the cabin! It was beautiful inside, comfortable beds, very nice sheets and blankets. The decor was cute. I loved everything about my birthday weekend getaway! With the Lakeview cabin, we got a free boat rental for both days! Unfortunately the first day was very foggy and cold, so we didn't utilize the boat, but the second day was absolutely gorgeous out! So it was perfect. Everyone who works here was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Very well staffed and I will definitely be coming back! One of my best birthday celebrations yet!! ♥

Came here during the pandemic. Sat outside on the patio with a beautiful view. The tables are set up properly with distance. Ordered a chicken pot pie and a reuben sandwich. Chicken pot pie was amazing! Craving for dessert? I highly recommend mountain berry pie! Minus one star because there was a lady at the next table coughing her lungs out without her mask on. She didn't even bother to cover her cough. The server saw it and we even complained but he didn't do anything about it.

Great eggs Benedict and omelet. Great view. Great service. We sat out on the patio overlooking the lake. Beautiful view. Our server gave my husband a piece of local pie for his birthday. We will be back to try their famous chicken pot pie 🥧

I was hesitant to come back because we didn’t like the burgers (about a year ago when i last visited). I’m glad that i gave it another try. There’s a line to order. It took almost an hour from ordering to getting our food. We ordered two pizzas - one cheese pizza with olive and a buffalo chicken pizza. They are 12” each so enough for four of us to share. They both were delicious and the crust was good. The decor was in line with the name of the restaurant. They offer military discount too. Overall, i would go back for more pizza next time.

Service was excellent and atmosphere was comfortable. We ordered a plate of fries for the kid, a chicken salad and Margherita pizza. Unfortunately we were pretty disappointed with the food. The pizza was bland and cheese just slid off when picking up a slice. Chicken salad was caked in a kind of cheesy-tasting dressing. Had the salad remade without the dressing but unfortunately the herbs with the salad still made it a bust. Appreciated how fast service was though while they were super busy and staff were all quite friendly.

Stopped in for lunch and the food hit the spot — everything was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The burger and fries were excellent, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. But what really stood out was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, upbeat, and genuinely helpful — the kind of service that makes you feel welcome and turns a good meal into a great experience. Their hospitality honestly made the trip that much better. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in Julian!

Amazing staff and food. We got the steak sandwich with coleslaw and also the chicken tenders with fries. For drinks we got Hero root beer and Hero diet cola. Definitely would recommend the food and atmosphere. Because it is absolutely delicious yumm.

What an amazing place! I love atmosphere here it’s based around military fire men and other first responders. There is there are photos gears metal me area all over the place. Take a few minutes to walk around and experience ambience You have to try the coleslaw. It is absolutely amazing that apples and cherries.

Went here the other day with my family. They had live music which was really great and the food was delicious as well. The Caesar salad was a great size, we got the full. The pizza was very delicious and I also got the bowl of corn chowder which I absolutely loved. It is very meaty which made it extra yummy. If I am ever in the area again I would definitely come here for dinner. Everyone was very friendly

This was literally the best pizza of our lives. The BBQ chicken pizza wasn’t only the best pizza that we’ve had, it may be the best food itself during our nearly 5 years of full-time RV travel exploring the United States. So this is particularly high praise, as we’ve gotten a lot of perspective to compare it to! And we are so grateful to this restaurant for being a Harvest Host and offering overnight RV parking in their lot to members of that program. Live music was super fun, atmosphere was great, and Julian is a super cute, fun, and delicious town. Do not die before having the pizza here—it’s THAT good!!!

What a great hidden gem, it seems like a locals joint. Outdoor seating was pleasant with a beautiful view. Bloody Mary was like a meal, very picture worthy. The burger was phenomenal and my chili bowl was good. It was very good but a little too tomatoey, but still good if you know what I mean. Service was good, David was very attentive.

Went here for lunch. The servings are really large. Had the jalapeno burger. They have outside dining right along the lake shore. Beautiful views. There was one waitress handling all the tables and the service was spectacular. The burger could have had a little more flavor, but I fixed that with some salt. Other than that, this place has an amazing atmosphere and it very relaxing. Must see location on your way to Julian

Terrific food and craft beer. The trout entree was excellent, as was the service and the scenery. Will be back soon. Stopped by again and had the pickle Burger w/ Garlic Fries. It's a winner with chopped pickles in Chipotle sauce and cheddar cheese. The fish & chips are also terrific. The Southwest Chicken Sandwhich with a side order of Onion rings has become a favorite. One of the best San Diego backcountry pubs with an excellent Nickle beer selection and Pliny the Elder. Recommended

Our favorite place to eat before or after a hike (Stonewall Mine is a fun, nearby hike!). We're enjoyed the chili, turkey dip (delicious!), fish sandwich, and the Back Country burger with fries and fried pickles. Service was prompt and friendly. We were treated to a sighting of a bald eagle over the lake! Highly recommend 👌

The first time visiting this place, we were blown away. Service was great and the food was delicious. We’ve been back a few times since and it’s been inconsistent at best. On our most recent trip, the biggest change went from being seated and served, to ordering at the counter and finding your own seat. This in itself isn’t an issue, but they charge gratuity on every order, without really doing anything. The next issue was the food. They were serving a limited menu so we ordered two burgers, a blackened chicken sandwich and the PUBLIC chili. We’ve had the chili before and it was delicious. However, the chili was bland and lukewarm. The burgers were a huge disappointment as well. We ordered them medium rare and received them way over well done. How do you have a dry burger that’s greasy at the same time? Not really sure how that happened. Other than the change in seating/everyone staying at the counter, the staff was nice and friendly. The views of lake cuyamaca are pretty great, I only wish they kept the food quality they had.

Customer service lacking, understaff, workers have a RBF face. they have a sign in the front entrance states to find your own table , they we're rude when we were waiting by a table that customers had just left, attitude! .....20 minutes went by nobody approach us to see if we want it anything to drink, or we will be right with you. BAD bad bad bad. Stay away from this place , food is not even appealing i tried to give a chance since we love to go with my family and try different places even if is a hole in the wall. The only thing beautiful is the lake view. This place is horrible. I was in my best behavior to not cause a scene so we got up and left with my family. Had a better pleasant experience at descanso junction A+++++++

Service was horrible. I deleted my review from 2 years ago where I gave them 5 stars. We came back down e to it USED to be a great place. Service was so horrific. We sat down at bar seating no and there was a rush so we were patient. Our server (who didn’t acknowledge us at all) eventually came to help 18min later. Gave us our drinks and when we asked for a glass we were given a dirty glass. You could see lip stick remains from previous. We walked in and place was about 50% full and there was a 10min wait, why not sure, bus lady just liked to stand around. They had no cashiers at store and had to come to bar to buy ice cream, chips or anything sold at store. Horribly managed establishment. We have come here for years even before the NEW owners came in. I own a business and would have be appalled by the lack of efficiency as well as the horrible customer service. Usually I would not come here ever again but I’m going to continue to come and order minimum items just to bring awareness and monitor their service. If I see a change with staff I will change my review but I stand firm on the 1/zero stars. Any real owner would take this review into consideration and make changes immediately. The chef’s were working hard but the other staff was a complete let down (food was quality). One bad apple to you wait staff can undermine everything else. The young lady running the bar top/register is the problem. I still gave a tip cause I know it’s shared with kitchen but I really wanted to leave no TIP cause of her. Owner/manager plz do a better job!!!!! You have a great thing going here but the service/ cleanliness was horrific!!!!!! I will not let this go and recommend to everyone that you just need to watch this and you will see what I’m saying.

It was a tiny cute place with delicious food!!! I had their “Capo” sandwich, with mayo + mustard + spices and then some lettuce and pickles and oh it was so good!!! Every single item my family had was delicious! (Plus their homemade cookies, they’re as big as your palm and sooooooo good) The only down side is they take a bit to make :( But as long as you can wait just an extra 15-20 minutes for a sandwich GO!!! SO YUMMY!!! :D

Excellent sub sandwiches and service. Their bread is fresh, to go orders are made quickly, and with a good variety of toppings that are customizable for each sandwich. They also have outdoor seating for when the weather is nice.

Came to this shop last year and was pleasantly surprised. Was closed this time. Bummer, Sandwiches were excellent. Please open back up

Hands down, BEST sandwich shop in Julian. I got a BLT on a roll, good size sandwich for 6in and the bread was soft too. Definitely hit the spot after doing a hike out here. I took a pic, but it doesn't do the sandwich justice, and excuse chewed part I was really hungry, lol.. Also military discount and the staff is very welcoming too. This is gonna be my sandwich spot from now on when I come to Julian.

Best sandwich I have had in a long time! I highly recommend. Their cookies are also worth trying.

Awesome spot….saw some ladies eating some “cheesecake cups” and had to swing by. I’m not even really a huge dessert person, but I was throughly impressed. It’s a deli so obviously they have sandwiches as well. Will have to come to try. But overall great staff…everything looks fresh and Iove the entire “family owned” feel of the restaurant. Would definitely come back if I’m ever in Julian again💪💪💪

my pics don't do it justice. Fat Anthony's did not disappoint. This sandwich is the Hodads of the sandwich world. it's a shame its tucked all the way up in julian. the sandwich was huge, the meat was excellent and generous portions. the veggies were equally generous and fresh and the gourmet pickle was a nice touch. my new favorite go to at julian

A fun place to visit with Julian Hard Cider, a wine bar, home decor shops, Arcade games for the kids, and Colts Burger Bar (Excellent!). Which makes for a nice pairing with The Cooler craft beer next door.

This place was the highlight of our trip to Julian. They’ve got a little bit of everything for everyone. The wine and chocolate tasting was so much fun. Albert really knows his stuff. Then, we had some incredible tacos while listening to live music and enjoying the view outside. It was busy, but nowhere near as bad as downtown Julian. Definitely worth the stop if you’re in town.

Fast service with a smile. Great tasting local ciders, beers and meads. Drinks are affordable and if you go on Friday, Saturday or Sunday there's a GOOD chance you'll have live music entertainment. Lots to do inside to from arcade games to pool to table games to keep you entertained while you drink.

A fun shopping stop! They offer a variety of shops, a Mexican restaurant, and Julian Hard Cider tasting room. There are public restrooms offered. There is a large seating area with tables, chairs and couches near a kids play area. A great place to visit!

If you like apples 🍎 this is a great town to visit and everything before you get there.

Colt's Burger Joint is amazing!! The burgers are juicy and cooked you perfection! I definitely recommend this burger joint.

This place is very special. Live music, wine, beer, cider, mead, mexican food... all within a stones throw of Julian.