Julie's Idyllwild Restaurant Favorites
Our Favorite Idyllwild Restaurants
Fratello’s is our family’s favorite restaurant in town! It is family owned and run, homemade Italian, love the pizza, lasagna, and they have the best anti-pasta salad I’ve found (ask for the salad version of their anti-pasta, not the plate)! Great deserts too! Music on the patio on the weekends, dogs ok on all patios in Idyllwild.
81 locals recommend
Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
54295 Ridgeview DrFratello’s is our family’s favorite restaurant in town! It is family owned and run, homemade Italian, love the pizza, lasagna, and they have the best anti-pasta salad I’ve found (ask for the salad version of their anti-pasta, not the plate)! Great deserts too! Music on the patio on the weekends, dogs ok on all patios in Idyllwild.
If you’re looking for a good old diner experience, look no further! Open only for Breakfast & Lunch. Walking in the Red Kettle is like taking a step back in time. Friendly staff, diner favorite foods, homemade pies, great coffee!
68 locals recommend
Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrIf you’re looking for a good old diner experience, look no further! Open only for Breakfast & Lunch. Walking in the Red Kettle is like taking a step back in time. Friendly staff, diner favorite foods, homemade pies, great coffee!
Best burgers on the hill! Casual indoor, bar or patio dining.
38 locals recommend
Lumber Mill Bar & Grill
25985 CA-243Best burgers on the hill! Casual indoor, bar or patio dining.
Arriving hungry to Idyllwild? Stop off on your way up to Idyllwild, located in Mountain Center (corner of Hwy 74 & Hwy 243), the Mountain Center Cafe has amazing breakfasts! Open for breakfast and lunch only.
7 locals recommend
Mountain Center Cafe
29470 CA-243Arriving hungry to Idyllwild? Stop off on your way up to Idyllwild, located in Mountain Center (corner of Hwy 74 & Hwy 243), the Mountain Center Cafe has amazing breakfasts! Open for breakfast and lunch only.
The Candy Cupboard is an old fashion candy + store, fine chocolates, frozen ice, childhood favorites, old fashioned dipped ice cream with your choice of toppings. My favorites here are the honeycomb chocolates and the vanilla, chocolate and peanut dipped ice cream bar.
20 locals recommend
Candy Cupboard
54250 N Circle DrThe Candy Cupboard is an old fashion candy + store, fine chocolates, frozen ice, childhood favorites, old fashioned dipped ice cream with your choice of toppings. My favorites here are the honeycomb chocolates and the vanilla, chocolate and peanut dipped ice cream bar.
Atomic Cow Creamery
54200 N Circle DrThe chocolate shake is to die for! Offering gourmet natural chocolates — premium chocolate (not as sweet as regular chocolate).
41 locals recommend
El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center DrThe chocolate shake is to die for! Offering gourmet natural chocolates — premium chocolate (not as sweet as regular chocolate).
Idy Sushi Rolls
25980 CA-243Traveler advice
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Lower Cost Restaurants/Food In Idyllwild
If you’re looking to save a few $$, there area a few options with lower prices in Idyllwild. One is the Shell Gas Station which has a grill and seating in the back of their convenience store. Open for breakfast and lunch most days.
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Lower Cost Restaurants/Food In Idyllwild
The Idyllwild Village Market Deli is a great place to pick up a quick low cost meal. Made to order as you wait, they have an eating area adjacent to the Deli.
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Idyllwild Ice Cream & Jerky & Idyllwild Theatre (next door)
Both of these adjacent establishments have quick snacks and food to go at a very reasonable cost. Nachos, Hot Dogs, Popcorn and more.
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Miss Sunshine’s (Discount Market)
Similar to a Dollar store, $ x 3 — Miss Sunshine’s is a local favorite for picking up essential items at a low cost.