Cedar Glen Malt Shop - Cedar Glen, California

Shannon D.

I loved the old-fashioned malt shop vibe. The little vinyl 45s on the wall were great, just the whole vibe in general . The food was fantastic, the bacon cheeseburger with toasted bun was huge, and the onion rings with a side of ranch and bbq hit the spot. The cheeseburger and fries were also a hit with my wife. The 50s music in the background really took me back to the Happy Days vibe. I wish we still had places like this all over, but that was different times that would be great to revisit. Thank you for the blast from the past!!

Dailytv M.

The burgers were tasty and malt was good. I would give them 5 stars but the customer service was horrible. Might give it another try but I doubt it.

Laura V.

Cute little burger and malt shop. I only ordered a shake, so can’t comment on the food, but the peanut butter shake was delicious! Your classic diner with countertop and booth setting vibe. Nice place to stop for some guiltless calories after some mountain biking around the lake.

Ryan P.

Been coming here since it was the Happy Face Malt Shop in the late 1980s.
It has changed ownership a few times since then, but the malts and shakes remain the same! There are about a dozen booths to sit at and the decor is reminiscent of a 50s diner. Burgers are named after classic cars. My go to is a peanut butter malt. Tastes like the inside of a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
Service is always very friendly, but they get backed up quickly during peak summer days.
I’m glad this place is still around and I hope I can continue to come here for another 40 years.

Nathan H.

The Ceder Glen Malt Shop is a nostalgic, local place here in Ceder Glen. I went here on two separate occasions two days in a row the first time for malts and the second time for fish and chips.

The malt on the first boat was pretty good! We had a hot caramel malt with chocolate ice cream she it was delicious. They actually put in a great deal of caramel and it was a good malt. Though, I will say it could have used more of the malt flavoring.

The second day I went because I wanted some fish and chips for lunch and the malt shop obliges for that type of craving. However, I was somewhat disappointed because the fish seemed overcooked a bit and all the fillets were very greasy. Not exactly the eating experience I was going for. I will say they were crunchy though!

The fries were a disappointment too. They tasted somewhat bland and didn’t come pre-seasoned in any way. When I tried adding salt, it just fell off.

The salad that came with the meal was pretty good though!

So I can recommend it for malts or ice cream, but I can’t recommend it if you are looking for a good fish and chips. I’m still glad I tried it though!

Ray T.

This spot was recommended by a friend. It's a small diner with a 50's theme like the old Frisco's in the city of industry that has since been closed for some time now. The food was good. I ordered the Ortega burger a.k.a. "the Lowrider". Very tasty burger indeed. The fries were just fries. If there is room for improvement, it would be there. Fries are another big part of an eatery that people either remember as being great, or they're just dismissed altogether as "nothing special." The seating area is not very large. I would guess it can sit somewhere around 28 to 30 people, and that would include the counter, which accounts for about 6 of the seats. It was easy to find using Google maps. Just punch in Cedar Geln malt shop, and you're off and running! Parking is super limited in front. However, there is some parking along the street. I would definitely recommend this spot for a quick, hardy, and super tasty lunch. If you find yourself in the Arrowhead area, take a little time to go grab a burger! Now, because I don't indulge in sweets very often, I couldn't comment on the malts and other ice cream desserts. But in reading other reviews and noticing posted pictures, I'll bet they are amazing as well! Happy eating!

The P. R. S.

Delicious burger. Fries & onion rings were good too. First order of fries were not right. They were replaced without a grudge. Mostly locals were Dining here since it's not on the main road but not too far from Lake arrowhead. We will be back. The malts and Sundays were tempting.

Alec L.

The kids burger comes with a toy car that you can play with, and the food was cooked perfectly and wasn’t burnt. The burgers were big and juicy, the onion rings were fantastic, and the ranch was delicious. They have great service and the ice cream was definitely worth, plus it was a big! Definitely recommend coming here after a full day of activities. The prices were very reasonable for how much food you got.