Grumpy Bears Retreat

Very homey, good food and fun.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

I mean, it's grumpy bear's. In Kennedy Meadows. How critical can you be? What bad can you say? If you're not grateful the place exists, you've got some searching to do my friend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I feel really bad for the employees this place is grossly understaffed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Great place to stop as a hiker, complimentary showers and laundry, camping and place to charge your devices. The food is fantastic, good selection of beers on tap. Definitely a party atmosphere which is a nice break after getting off trail. Also if you're coming through Kennedy Meadows, it's a nice place to stop along the way. It's run off grid on generators so make sure you order your food early before the 7:00 p.m. cut off and same with showers and laundry. Do it early! Scott and Kendra are amazing owners. Please make sure if you're staying there you patronize the business. Help keep these kind of places open. ❤️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

The proprietor was overworked but so helpful. We were lost, but she saved our bacon. The place was hopping.

Had a great stay while hiking the PCT. Food was great, staff are super friendly and fun, and plenty of space to camp. Definitely recommend staying here while in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cold beer & ice cream after a long, hot day of hiking. If busy, expect to wait for 30 min. for food. Pit stop for PCT hikers. Great views. Indoor & outdoor seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

I’m shocked and obsessed with this place! The service is so insanely lovely. As a Vegan the menu has blown my mind for breakfast and dinner. Bar pumping, good happy people all ties together for a recipe for a perfect stop!!! When asked how can I review they said how can we improve!? They listen they care and they are full of love. I can’t tell them how to improve because I don’t think it’s possible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place, these guys, are incredible. It truly is a “retreat” - an oasis of warmth, food, community, and help in what is otherwise just a wild, albeit beautiful wilderness. Scotty and Kendra are just such kind folk, they helped me out with all kinds of things I needed, and Ricky is just there to help others all the time — picking up campers and hikers, giving advice, going above aboard.
The vibes from this place is that it is not a business, these folk are not just doing their JOBS, they are being there for other PEOPLE. It is NOT about the money for them. And they offer so many free things!!
If you ever make it out Kennedy Meadows, hanging out there will be well worth it.
— Shlomo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent place to stay! The cabins and yurt were perfect for our group. The food was great and you get a lot for the cost. Would highly recommend hiker spend a day or two here before heading north.Showers, laundry, package pick up and they send, rides and much more!Awesome owners!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great atmosphere, food and service.

Kid-friendliness: Our kids love the food and enjoy the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Burger

Excellent place to stay! The cabins and yurt were perfect for our group. The food was great and you get a lot for the cost. Would highly recommend hiker spend a day or two here before heading north. Showers, laundry, package pick up and they send, rides and much more! Awesome owners!!

Amazing food for well below the going price at other major restaurants. This place is worth revisiting California alone

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Triple Crown, Burger

Wow, the food is fantastic and PCT hikers, OHV groups, locals and tourists make this one comfortable and fun wilderness experience. I love it at Grumpys! Oh yeah, Did I mention they have free tent camping out back plus Yurts, Trailers and a cabin to rent out?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

WOW!!! BEST EXPERIENCE!!Go here with your friends and you'll be surely enjoy the journey. Worth a visit!!!!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5