Kevin’s guidebook
Eats and Drinks
Although a lot of places come and go up there, some places have lasted and it's usually because they are fantastic. But some of the newest additions are definitely worth a try.
Incredible beer selection, honestly more local brews on tap than I thought I’d ever see up here. The food goes incredibly well with not just the beer, but with kids too! Tater tots?! Sweet potato tater tots!? Good hummus? I couldn't believe it. The view they have of the lake would usually mean the food and/or service would suck, but not here. Everyone is fantastic, friendly, and inclusive. Full bar, for those who need it too. (This all means there’s usually a wait on weekends.)
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The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189Incredible beer selection, honestly more local brews on tap than I thought I’d ever see up here. The food goes incredibly well with not just the beer, but with kids too! Tater tots?! Sweet potato tater tots!? Good hummus? I couldn't believe it. The view they have of the lake would usually mean the food and/or service would suck, but not here. Everyone is fantastic, friendly, and inclusive. Full bar, for those who need it too. (This all means there’s usually a wait on weekends.)
Great old school diner. Even a little salad bar installed in the 80's, I'm sure. We hit this when we leave town early, or just don't want to think too much about breakfast.
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Bill's Villager
27195 CA-189Great old school diner. Even a little salad bar installed in the 80's, I'm sure. We hit this when we leave town early, or just don't want to think too much about breakfast.
Downstairs, by the lake, always a wait on weekends, but ALWAYS good. Good coffee (from Intelligentsia!), great Waffles and sandwich options. I actually love their tuna salad and fish and chips. Staff is super cool.
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Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-189Downstairs, by the lake, always a wait on weekends, but ALWAYS good. Good coffee (from Intelligentsia!), great Waffles and sandwich options. I actually love their tuna salad and fish and chips. Staff is super cool.
Safe place to bring kids, enjoy some decent pizza, get a great pitcher of beer. They have a tiny arcade that only has one entrance so sit at the picnic table and send them in to play air hockey and you'll enjoy good conversation or some sports ball thing on the million or so TVs. They have a great outdoor seating area too.
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Village Pizza
40568 Village DrSafe place to bring kids, enjoy some decent pizza, get a great pitcher of beer. They have a tiny arcade that only has one entrance so sit at the picnic table and send them in to play air hockey and you'll enjoy good conversation or some sports ball thing on the million or so TVs. They have a great outdoor seating area too.
Blue Jay Burgers
27284 CA-189Great fries. Good burgers. (Avoid the fish n chips.)
Groceries
Two major options...
Great because it's close and they have just about everything (including a Starbucks). Good place to stop on the way in or if you need something quick. Old school bakery, organic wine, good deli and some very decent beer choices.
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Jensen's Finest Foods
27264 CA-189Great because it's close and they have just about everything (including a Starbucks). Good place to stop on the way in or if you need something quick. Old school bakery, organic wine, good deli and some very decent beer choices.
This is the place to do the big shopping trip for a weekend if cost is an issue. Won't find every version of organic food here, but a great butcher, and a huge beer and liquor selection to balance it out. This is where the locals do their shopping.
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Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189This is the place to do the big shopping trip for a weekend if cost is an issue. Won't find every version of organic food here, but a great butcher, and a huge beer and liquor selection to balance it out. This is where the locals do their shopping.
7-Eleven
298 Holiday DrBecause it's always good to know where the closest 7-Eleven is.
Drug Store
Not sure why we still call them drug stores...
Rite Aid
27177 CA-189Entertainment
Some things to do besides playing board games at the house...
Haven't been here in years, but they've always got current movies to see. [Update: as of Feb ‘24, it’s closed. Not the first time it’s been dormant.]
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Blue Jay Cinema
27315 N Bay RdHaven't been here in years, but they've always got current movies to see. [Update: as of Feb ‘24, it’s closed. Not the first time it’s been dormant.]
Good place to go to get out of the house. Some outlets that have good deals, cool restaurants now, and one of our favorites: the fossil store. Sporting needs, Children's play areas (bumper cars!) and duck food galore. Locals and tourists all come here for stuff to do. There's also a McDonald's and Subway if you need fast food.
ALSO NOTE: if you need to get groceries, Stater Bros. is upstairs and a great way to NOT to have to leave the house again.
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레이크 애로헤드 빌리지
28200 CA-189Good place to go to get out of the house. Some outlets that have good deals, cool restaurants now, and one of our favorites: the fossil store. Sporting needs, Children's play areas (bumper cars!) and duck food galore. Locals and tourists all come here for stuff to do. There's also a McDonald's and Subway if you need fast food.
ALSO NOTE: if you need to get groceries, Stater Bros. is upstairs and a great way to NOT to have to leave the house again.