Always a pleasure to frequent a local eatery with kind staff and great cafe food! One of my favorite spots for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mr. Chino Hills
Crestline Cafe is definitely a hidden gem in the mountains! The food was absolutely delicious; but make sure you come hungry because the portions are huge. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better.
If I had to offer a little constructive feedback, I’d say the decor could use some updating to match the great food and warm service, and the coffee could be a bit richer in flavor. Other than that, everything else was spot on! A great place to stop for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JohnBaine
1-Star Review for Crestline Cafe (August 13, 2025 Visit) Title: Rude staff, violent threats, filthy environment, and unhinged behavior — NEVER again We’ve been loyal patrons of Crestline Cafe for over 15 years, even back when they were in Top Town. We always tipped generously, supported the business, and enjoyed the food — until August 13, 2025, when the entire experience became a disaster. We waited 30 minutes for pancakes. Asked three times. Got nothing but vague, evasive responses. Finally, we said we’d leave if food didn’t come in 3 minutes. Magically, it showed up in 2. Not out of care — out of pressure. The waitress (who claimed to be the manager) slammed the plates on the table with attitude. No apology. No explanation. Just contempt. The same woman had raw, open-looking facial wounds — exposed sores or warts on her chin. Extremely concerning from a health perspective. No bandage, no covering — completely exposed. In any proper business, this would be a health code violation. Ordered 3 glasses of milk. Got 3. Billed for 6. Charged $6 per glass instead of $3. No correction offered. No accountability. Just blatant overcharging. When I calmly asked what was going on, she snapped, pointed at the kitchen, and said “Don’t you see?” — referring to one lone person back there. I asked again if they were short-staffed, and she exploded, yelling that I was “always rude” and launched into a meltdown. Totally inappropriate, hostile, and unstable behavior from someone allegedly in charge. I approached the cashier — a tall, skinny, young white guy with long blond hair and blue eyes — and asked to speak to a real manager. He told me: “You’re bothering our customers. You’re about to be thrown out through the window.” That’s a direct physical threat to a peaceful customer — made while I stood there with my wife and daughter. I told him I’d call the police. He backed off immediately and turned his back on me. Beyond shameful. The plates were chipped. The glasses were dirty. The whole restaurant has deteriorated into a filthy, depressing dive. What used to be warm and clean now feels like a neglected mess with staff who don’t care. This isn’t the Crestline Cafe it used to be. It’s now hostile, unhygienic, overpriced, and mismanaged. Between the unsanitary wounds, verbal abuse, double charges, and a physical threat by the cashier — this place is no longer safe or respectable. Never again. Crestline Cafe is dead to me.
Moneka b
We split the cranberry chicken sandwich. Had albondigas soup & vegetable beef. Food was delicious. Server was very attentive. Restaurant is clean & comfortable. Restroom was very clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grayson Iwasaki
The food here was out of this world. My girlfriend and I stopped into town for a little day trip and we were blown away. The portion size was unreal for the price. Def worth the short drive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S. Gilbert
Food is decent, although salads are not drained, water sits at bottom of plate every time... really don't go very often due to that
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
madisen hernandez
Food was meh for the price , $23 for a small grilled cheese ,onion rings and fries (which the fried did not come out until significantly after all the other food came out, Service was terrible we had to ask for parts of our meal and silverware even after we were served our food and walked away from, empty drink glasses the whole time and not offered boxes despite having full plates of food leftover eventually just had to walk up to the register with the whole plate and ask the man standing there who wasn’t our server for a box. We noticed other people in the restaurant being waited on by the same waitress were getting MUCH better service I don’t know if it was because we are young women in our 20’s with no children (because it seemed like the tables with children got the best service) or that we were the only people of color in the whole restaurant you tell me. All I know is I frequent crestline very often and usually come to crestline cafe for a good dinner or breakfast but not anymore.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ant Edwards
Quick and reliable service. The staff is very accommodating. The food is great. The diner will make you feel right at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Laabs
Staff are super friendly and helpful! The food is incredible! Everything is good on the menu!!! 😀
Great food, awesome employee's very attentative, pleasant, helpful, caring, happy smiling faces. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandria Moreno
Wow, this place is great!! Amazing and attentive staff, so much so one of our waitresses noticed something wrong with our food before we did!!! Food is fresh and portions are big!! Sooooo many yummy options it was really hard to choose what to get. We will definitely be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Jansen
The toast was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Iris Fau
Salmon that I ordered was overcooked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fish, Salad
Edith Martinez
First time we visited and we were surprised with the food. This is delicious and the prayers are fair. Everyone is friendly and the service was fast. We will definitely return
Lots of good comfort foods to choose from
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Always a pleasure to frequent a local eatery with kind staff and great cafe food! One of my favorite spots for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Crestline Cafe is definitely a hidden gem in the mountains! The food was absolutely delicious; but make sure you come hungry because the portions are huge. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better.
If I had to offer a little constructive feedback, I’d say the decor could use some updating to match the great food and warm service, and the coffee could be a bit richer in flavor. Other than that, everything else was spot on! A great place to stop for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1-Star Review for Crestline Cafe (August 13, 2025 Visit) Title: Rude staff, violent threats, filthy environment, and unhinged behavior — NEVER again We’ve been loyal patrons of Crestline Cafe for over 15 years, even back when they were in Top Town. We always tipped generously, supported the business, and enjoyed the food — until August 13, 2025, when the entire experience became a disaster. We waited 30 minutes for pancakes. Asked three times. Got nothing but vague, evasive responses. Finally, we said we’d leave if food didn’t come in 3 minutes. Magically, it showed up in 2. Not out of care — out of pressure. The waitress (who claimed to be the manager) slammed the plates on the table with attitude. No apology. No explanation. Just contempt. The same woman had raw, open-looking facial wounds — exposed sores or warts on her chin. Extremely concerning from a health perspective. No bandage, no covering — completely exposed. In any proper business, this would be a health code violation. Ordered 3 glasses of milk. Got 3. Billed for 6. Charged $6 per glass instead of $3. No correction offered. No accountability. Just blatant overcharging. When I calmly asked what was going on, she snapped, pointed at the kitchen, and said “Don’t you see?” — referring to one lone person back there. I asked again if they were short-staffed, and she exploded, yelling that I was “always rude” and launched into a meltdown. Totally inappropriate, hostile, and unstable behavior from someone allegedly in charge. I approached the cashier — a tall, skinny, young white guy with long blond hair and blue eyes — and asked to speak to a real manager. He told me: “You’re bothering our customers. You’re about to be thrown out through the window.” That’s a direct physical threat to a peaceful customer — made while I stood there with my wife and daughter. I told him I’d call the police. He backed off immediately and turned his back on me. Beyond shameful. The plates were chipped. The glasses were dirty. The whole restaurant has deteriorated into a filthy, depressing dive. What used to be warm and clean now feels like a neglected mess with staff who don’t care. This isn’t the Crestline Cafe it used to be. It’s now hostile, unhygienic, overpriced, and mismanaged. Between the unsanitary wounds, verbal abuse, double charges, and a physical threat by the cashier — this place is no longer safe or respectable. Never again. Crestline Cafe is dead to me.
We split the cranberry chicken sandwich. Had albondigas soup & vegetable beef. Food was delicious. Server was very attentive. Restaurant is clean & comfortable. Restroom was very clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here was out of this world. My girlfriend and I stopped into town for a little day trip and we were blown away. The portion size was unreal for the price. Def worth the short drive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is decent, although salads are not drained, water sits at bottom of plate every time... really don't go very often due to that
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Food was meh for the price , $23 for a small grilled cheese ,onion rings and fries (which the fried did not come out until significantly after all the other food came out, Service was terrible we had to ask for parts of our meal and silverware even after we were served our food and walked away from, empty drink glasses the whole time and not offered boxes despite having full plates of food leftover eventually just had to walk up to the register with the whole plate and ask the man standing there who wasn’t our server for a box. We noticed other people in the restaurant being waited on by the same waitress were getting MUCH better service I don’t know if it was because we are young women in our 20’s with no children (because it seemed like the tables with children got the best service) or that we were the only people of color in the whole restaurant you tell me. All I know is I frequent crestline very often and usually come to crestline cafe for a good dinner or breakfast but not anymore.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Quick and reliable service. The staff is very accommodating. The food is great. The diner will make you feel right at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff are super friendly and helpful! The food is incredible! Everything is good on the menu!!! 😀
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, awesome employee's very attentative, pleasant, helpful, caring, happy smiling faces. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, this place is great!! Amazing and attentive staff, so much so one of our waitresses noticed something wrong with our food before we did!!! Food is fresh and portions are big!! Sooooo many yummy options it was really hard to choose what to get. We will definitely be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The toast was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Salmon that I ordered was overcooked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fish, Salad
First time we visited and we were surprised with the food. This is delicious and the prayers are fair.
Everyone is friendly and the service was fast.
We will definitely return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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