Grizzly Manor Cafe review for a big breakfast in town

Very large breakfast portions are what reviewers mention first, and many call it the top breakfast spot in town.

The room is small and casual, closer to a roadside diner than a sit-down restaurant, and the cafe itself posts a notice about waits at busy times.

Grizzly Manor Cafe is a restaurant located at 41268 Big Bear Blvd in Big Bear Lake, California. The cafe's menu focuses on breakfast items, featuring large pancakes, thick bacon, omelets, and substantial breakfast platters. Traditional breakfast combinations and diner sides are also available, alongside coffee.

The interior of the cafe is compact, with a deliberately cluttered decor that contributes to its old-school diner atmosphere. The visitor listing says customers commonly share plates because the portions are large.

Setting and capacity

The cafe has a small parking lot that can become full, particularly during busy times. Inside, the seating is limited, which can make the dining area feel crowded when a line of patrons forms. Customer listings indicate that Grizzly Manor Cafe sees increased activity on weekends, holidays, and during mornings when there is snow.

The establishment is situated 0.9 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

Food and drink

This measures the quality and range of what is served. Grizzly Manor Cafe received a score of 9 out of 10 for food and drink. Reviewers mention very large breakfast portions first, and many call it the top breakfast spot in town.

Value and setting

Value measures what you get for what you spend, and the setting measures the room, the view, and the atmosphere. The cafe scored 7.5 out of 10 for value. For setting, it received a 6 out of 10. The room is small and casual, closer to a roadside diner than a sit-down restaurant.

Service and wait

This measures how guests are served and how long the wait is. Grizzly Manor Cafe scored 6 out of 10 for service and wait. The cafe posts a notice about waits at busy times, and lines can be long at peak hours, especially on weekend mornings.

Our overall score is 7.5 out of 10. The food and the large portions carry the score. The lines and the small, plain room pull the score down.

Comparison with other dining spots

It shares an overall score of 7.5/10 with Hacienda Grill, but trails The Pines Lakefront slightly with a 7.6/10. For those prioritizing food and drink, Grizzly Manor Cafe scores a 9/10, which is higher than Hacienda Grill (7.8/10), 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge (8/10), and The Pines Lakefront (8/10). However, 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge and The Pines Lakefront also score 8/10 for food and drink, matching each other.

In terms of value, Grizzly Manor Cafe receives a 7.5/10. This is lower than Hacienda Grill's 8/10 but higher than 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge's 6.5/10. The Pines Lakefront has the lowest value score at 5.5/10. Service and wait times at Grizzly Manor Cafe are rated 6/10, which is lower than Hacienda Grill (7.5/10), 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge (7.5/10), and The Pines Lakefront (7.5/10). The setting at Grizzly Manor Cafe is scored 6/10, lower than 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge (7.5/10) and Hacienda Grill (6.5/10).

Grizzly Manor Cafe is noted as being best for a big breakfast. Hacienda Grill is recommended for family dinners, while 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge is suggested for live music. The Pines Lakefront is the choice for a lake view. Those seeking a substantial breakfast might prefer Grizzly Manor Cafe. Families might lean towards Hacienda Grill. Visitors interested in entertainment could choose 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge, and those wanting scenic views would find The Pines Lakefront appealing.

Scoring breakdown

The scoring system weighs food and drink at 40%, with value, service and wait, and setting each contributing 20%. Grizzly Manor Cafe's food and drink score is 9/10. Its value score is 7.5/10, while its service and wait and setting scores are both 6/10.

Comparing this to other establishments, Hacienda Grill scores 7.8/10 for food and drink and 8/10 for value. 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge achieves 8/10 for food and drink and 7.5/10 for setting. The Pines Lakefront scores 8/10 for food and drink but only 5.5/10 for value, though its setting score is a high 9/10.

Hacienda Grill has higher value and service and wait scores. 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge has a higher setting score but a lower food and drink score than Grizzly Manor Cafe. The Pines Lakefront has a higher setting score, a lower food and drink score, and a lower value score than Grizzly Manor Cafe.

Grizzly Manor Cafe describes itself as a women-owned establishment. The cafe's menu includes additions like oatmeal, grits, fruit, avocado, and vegetable omelet options. For those seeking specific dishes, they offer a French toast combination and a breakfast burrito.

Among the breakfast specialties, you will find chicken-fried steak with pepper gravy. For meat selections, the cafe lists Portuguese sausage and Louisiana smoked sausage.

Beyond the dining experience

Grizzly Manor Cafe provides online ordering through its website. The establishment also advertises arrangements for groups and parties.

For those who prefer to dine outdoors, Grizzly Manor Cafe has covered outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome in this covered outdoor seating area.