Mountain Top Cafe - Phelan, California

Fawn S.

Really cute place to eat with amazing food. Definitely has a home cooked taste. It is open from breakfast to dinner, and every dish here is good. I really like their soups that they make from scratch.
They also decorate the cafe for each holiday, making it extra special.

William P. C.

Just stop to meet brother and wow what a wonderful and delicious surprise.
We has pastrami dip sandwich, pastrami was delicious the bread was amazing great addition to the sandwich. So thankful live 30 minutes away, I'm coming back in next couple weeks, they have a new permanent customer. Oh the waitress was great too.

Robert J.

Outside looks dated and rough. But once inside it's nice and looks like they go all out decorating for seasons or holidays. Server was super helpful and friendly. Food was what it should of been and was good. Good price and large portion. Want to go back for pastrami dip.

D.R. I.

A little expensive - each meal is about $15 or more per person (not including drink or if you want to replace your fries with a different side).
But the food is amazing, so it's worth it!

Seems to be a great place for travelers. (DO NOT ASK FOR A RESTROOM UNLESS YOU'RE A PAYING CUSTOMER; it's worth it though, just go ahead and order something!)
No wait to be seated: just sit yourself. Not full but I'd still consider it "busy" for a more remote spot (and there is only one waitress/cashier.
No kid's menu but they are prepared for kid's with high chairs and cups with lids.

I had the Pastrami Dip, with zucchini fries and it was really filling; I didn't even get to finish it all before I was full!

The decor and vibe of the place is very cozy -- like Grandma's home. There's cute decor, a homey fireplace, beautiful wood interior, etc.

Ryan V.

Charming and rustic vibe. Which staff were very friendly and attentive. I would recommend changing your pancake batter to pretty much anything else. Pancakes were so dry. They were just fall apart when you try to stab them with your fork and had no flavor at all. The sausage and ham steak were great and the eggs were cooked perfect. I would try this place again, but I most definitely would not order the pancakes. Thank you to the Way staff. You made the visit enjoyable. also, I did notice when reviewing my receipt that I was charged more than the menu price for the pancake combo and the ham steak that I added. I appreciate you filling my thermos but I thought $12 was a little excessive. My fault I guess I should’ve asked first. My pancake breakfast breakfast with a thermos fill and an added piece of ham and a six dollar tip was $42.

HAWK K.

Best pan cake in town. Excellent price choices, great food, and great service. Highly recommend visiting this place.

Beth L. W.

Got lucky and tripped across this gem. Great service, wonderful food, an extensive menu with some options you don’t see all the time - at least not where we usually travel. The portions were generous but not ridiculous, more importantly the food was served hot - we travel and eat out enough to really appreciate when the hot food arrives hot. Biscuits were fluffy, tortillas with the machaca were soft and tasty. The home fries were real potatoes, not the pre-cooked frozen potatoes served these days. My sausage patties were tasty and the omelet was almost too full of green chilies and tomatoes. Our server was prompt and professional while still being friendly. They were decorated for Halloween and I loved it, some may think it is over the top but it shows you are at a unique diner not a cookie cutter chain. Good hot coffee, nothing fancy just a good cup of joe. Bathrooms are small - one seat, no stalls, but clean and they actually have paper towels. We will definitely be back when we come through again - there was a whole lunch menu I never looked at.

Chip N.

Nice little breakfast restaurant. The breakfast was delicious, a hidden gem in the mountains.