Crystal Lake Cafe

I have been coming to crystal lake for 35 years . My kids are now coming to the campground on there own . The best thing about the cafe is Adam and his family . Over 30 years I have grown to know Adam and I have been fortunate enough to be able to help him with some plumbing work. It’s a great place to stay the cabins are perfect . The food is excellent and just right …..

This is gem of a spot high up in the mountain. But, it’s only and hour or so drive from LA. Rode up my motorcycle to have a great ride and a snack from the cafe. They take credit/debit cards too.💳💵

Pictured, is the yummy grilled cheese sandwich with a cola, that I enjoyed ton the cafe’s patio. 😎

Crystal Lake Cafe is amazing. The staff are amazing and kind. They have perfect hot chocolate. Their food is good, and while they don't have many options, its more than enough given their location. Its good food too, always well made and hot. Definitely worth a stop for either a cup of something hot, or a cool trinket to remember your journey with. Amazing sights and great environment.

I can't say enough about how much I love this place. Adam and his family are the most gracious hosts to all who visit. I love introducing friends and family to this haven. The food is just great, and the cabins Adam rents out are amazing. Please respect the speed limits, family's with kids are out and about and if you camp, please drown the fire pit before leaving. Enjoy and visit often. I do.

Crystal Lake Cafe has some great breakfast and lunch options, hot chocolate and coffee.
You can also buy other personal items, firewood, and camping supplies there.
A great place to visit in the Los Angeles National Forests.

Drove up the mountain and met Adam and saw the cabins and enjoyed a hamburger and a cup of chili. Both Delicious 😋. My hunny and I camped for 2 nights and enjoyed the scenery and getaway from the city. Had a lovely time, hopefully we'll be back soon to enjoy Crystal Lake Cafe again and stay in one of the cabins. 🐻🌲🐿🏕🔥📵🌌🌠

Beautiful day roads were free of any falling rocks or sand totally clear ! The ride to Crystal
Lake was great! Its well worth the trip . Had one of the best cheese burgers very good stuff! Its a great way to spend an afternoon exploring..

If you need a little getaway from the city craziness and want to just enjoy the fresh mountain air. This place has it all. The only bad experience is the public restrooms but hey it's An outdoor experience. The only thing I go for is the chili bowl.

I haven't eaten the food yet, looks
good !!, I always take my own food. If you forget your, coffee, sweets 😋 They have it for a price you expect to pay way up for that's only store in Crystal lake. I rough it in the cabin, Adam is a great host and Owner. A Family business. He does what he can to make your Camping or Cabin experience Decent, No beer or Telephone for public.

Awesome spot to re-energize after a long day of riding. The owner is super nice and has a basic menu he cooks himself. They also offer various supplies for people camping. They have a patio outside that is great for story telling and meeting new friends. A definite stop if you make the beautiful trip up that way.

An important resource as you get further away from civilization. Prices are understandable as they are making these luxuries available in such a remote location. You can get grilled hot food or snacks. No water fountain though, which would really be a great resource for cyclists. Cabins next door are really nice looking and reasonably priced for the weekend (planning to try this out soon)

Lovely! Friendly customer service and the cabins prices are reasonable. When it snows is beautiful and best of all ,you don't have to drive all the way to big bear ! This a great place for a weekend get away or even mid week =) ! 11/9/20 SNOW TIME , AFTER BOBCAT FIRE , CRYSTAL LAKE CAFE IS OPEN !! MUST WEAR 😷 😀😀😀😁👍🥰

We love this place we’ve been coming here for years. Great food and drinks great prices. The cabins are amazing they are clean and neat. We love being greeted by Adam and his lovely family.

It's beautiful up here an cafe really nice an good food bring enough cash because there's a $10 minimum on debit/credit.

Thank you Adam and Gabriel for all the help. I will be back soon

I had a nice chat with the owner of the Crystal lake lodge...his name is Adam! He has Lived in this spot for 28 years! Knows everything about Hwy 39 and had old newspaper clippings from late '59 that shows the start of the project and further developments until opening in '64.

The Gents running the store are incredibly friendly, and on a slow day, are happy to chat with you about whatever.
The food was fun to get more for the experience than the taste. The firewood is cheap compared to any other campsite or big store.

The owner has a great sense of humour and is super helpful and friendly. The coffee was decent and the hot chocolate perfect. His cabins look good- affordable rentals. Really cute ‘mom and pop’ style shop with anything camping/ winter / summer you could need. Lucky for that!! since it’s literally the only place for miles. I look forward to coming back to camp and explore some more. The park is beautiful and this is a fantastic place to come toboggan and play in the snow. He’s got toboggans and mittens for sale in the shop too!!

The chili pie is a must as well as her hot chocolate and her homemade brownies. They have a patio area and a fireplace outside. The views from the cafe as you sip on your hot coco is truly beautiful.

Their hot chocolate is SO delicious. The owner of the Café recommended that I have some of their homemade chili. I am excited to try it! A very nice couple owns the Café. The area surrounding the Café looks so beautiful and green. I was glad to see it looking so nice and preserved after the Bobcat Fire took out a lot of the trees on the other side of the mountain.