Get to The Town Baker in Idyllwild early to skip the lines and pick up some of their excellent pastries.

Idyll Awhile Wine Shop might be a wine bar, but this Idyllwild spot turns into a party quickly.

Idyllwild Bake Shop & Brew is a lunch spot with excellent sandwiches, cookies, and a quiet side patio.

One of the few places to go out in Idyllwild, Idyllwild Brewpub has great beers and live music on weekends.

Idyllwild’s Higher Grounds is an excellent place for a pre-hike coffee.

Tommy’s Kitchen is a tiny Swiss breakfast spot in Idyllwild with great omelettes and a nice front patio.

Ferro is a family-run Italian restaurant in Idyllwild with a big menu of pastas, salads, and pizzas.