Mama's Egg House — Restaurant in Idyllwild-Pine Cove

You give your order at the counter, pay, and then your order is brought to you. Other than that, no other service is provided. There is a self-serve station before the outdoor seating, but as this looks like a wait staff station, it can be overlooked. As this was my first experience at this restaurant, I did not realize we were expected to gather courtesy water cups, jelly, extra napkins, etc. until we had pushed four rows into the crowd and settled in at a table against the rail separating the restaurant from the sidewalk. The 2 drinks ordered came up first, then 3 separate trips for the entrees. My waffle, hashbrowns, sausage, & eggs were warm, not hot, but the waffle, served with one pat of butter, was delicious even before I added the syrup. The large 3 sausages were flavorful & I shared those & the hashbrowns with the others. The eggs ordered hard were just a bit runny in the middle. Overall, it was a good experience. Portions were decent-sized, fresh, and mildly seasoned. Tourist priced, which included tip just for 1 meal only: $25.42, which consisted of a waffle, 3 eggs, 3 sausages, and a side of hashbrowns. See the...

The food we had was amazing. Careful attention to detail on almost everything. Everything cooked right, seasoned right (I could have used a little less salt on the filet mignon), and everything tasted like you wanted to have one more bite. Even the coffee was good! Places like these treat coffee as an afterthought, here the coffee is on par with the rest of their food.

The service was excellent. Friendly, professional, and accommodating. It just felt genuine. You only get that service when the people actually want to work here.

The ambiance is also great. We were one of the first ones this morning so it was a bit quiet but it started to pick up. Music vibes are good, everything is clean, including the kitchen. Just feels like a great place to eat with family or just with your partner, or even alone.

Would absolutely come back again and again. Too bad we’re leaving today, we were here the whole week. Had I known I would have been here every morning…but maybe my waist thanks me I...

Great restaurant just a little confusing for a first time visitor! It reminds me of Disneyland where you find the menu and try to pick out something that sounds good no waitress to answer question but they do carry the food out to your table. I guess at Disneyland there’s a pick up window so a little different. Now if you didn’t order enough drinks you will need to wait in line again. With my five year old this restaurant was a little inconvenient and awkward. I’m used to a waiter or waitress style restaurant with a hostess. I almost feel they should put up a sign with instructions. Delicious food after all the confusion and everyone works hard I didn’t know if I was supposed to tip since I paid up front. I think I added a tip but this was seriously a confusing and busy restaurant. I like going down the hill to Patsy Mae’s takes 28 minutes to get there. I will write a review as...