Guidebook for Julian
Food Scene
This place is SOOOO good. They just re-opened and it's the perfect brewery/foodery combination.
45 residents recomanen
Julian Brewing Company
2307 Main StThis place is SOOOO good. They just re-opened and it's the perfect brewery/foodery combination.
has an original 1890's soda fountain counter. Serves burgers and sandwiches and features a candy gold mine downstairs.
25 residents recomanen
Miner's Diner
2134 Main Sthas an original 1890's soda fountain counter. Serves burgers and sandwiches and features a candy gold mine downstairs.
More home made good food. Famous for their ribs and BBQ sauce
6 residents recomanen
The Rongbranch Restaurant
2722 Washington StMore home made good food. Famous for their ribs and BBQ sauce
Great Cesar Salad and pizza! The entres are good as well but my kids always seem to go for the pizza.
41 residents recomanen
Romano's Restaurant
2718 B StGreat Cesar Salad and pizza! The entres are good as well but my kids always seem to go for the pizza.
They have a chicken or steak that is covered in a peach sauce that I know sounds odd but is really good. More on the expensive side. I would not bring kids. More suited for adults who want to dress up from boots and jeans.
20 residents recomanen
Julian Grille
2224 Main StThey have a chicken or steak that is covered in a peach sauce that I know sounds odd but is really good. More on the expensive side. I would not bring kids. More suited for adults who want to dress up from boots and jeans.
We have known the owner, Dolores, for a long time. If you’re in Julian, I highly recommend the drive to Lake Cuyamaca. Besides home-made pies, she makes lunch and dinner and you can dine on the deck with a view of the lake. You can also go walking around. If you want to go fishing, you can rent a boat and do so.
9 residents recomanen
Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant & Store
15027 CA-79We have known the owner, Dolores, for a long time. If you’re in Julian, I highly recommend the drive to Lake Cuyamaca. Besides home-made pies, she makes lunch and dinner and you can dine on the deck with a view of the lake. You can also go walking around. If you want to go fishing, you can rent a boat and do so.
More great pizza but a little drive out of town. Just down the hill in Wynola. Kid and dog friendly.
35 residents recomanen
Wynola Pizza and Bistro
4355 CA-78More great pizza but a little drive out of town. Just down the hill in Wynola. Kid and dog friendly.
Foodies and culinary experts will love it! More of a couples or “grown ups” place.
52 residents recomanen
Jeremy's On the Hill
4354 CA-78Foodies and culinary experts will love it! More of a couples or “grown ups” place.
Drinks & Nightlife
They are not open late but we have several wineries in town that are nice to tour and have wine tasting
13 residents recomanen
Blue Door Winery
2608 B StThey are not open late but we have several wineries in town that are nice to tour and have wine tasting
Volcan Mountain Winery
1255 Julian Orchards DrAnother local place that we have known the owners for a long time. Great wines, and they host many events during the year.
34 residents recomanen
Menghini Winery
1150 Julian Orchards DrAnother local place that we have known the owners for a long time. Great wines, and they host many events during the year.
Nickel Beer Company
1485 Hollow Glen RdReally a Cidery but that was not an option. Like wine tasting but with hard cider.
7 residents recomanen
Julian Ciderworks
17552 Harrison Park RdReally a Cidery but that was not an option. Like wine tasting but with hard cider.
Sightseeing
Eagle Mining Co.
2320 C StOne of the original gold mines. Tour thru and pan for gold.
I took my kids here when they were 12 and 8. They loved it. There is an observatory sized telescope and the owner is very knowledgeable and gives an entertaining and informative tour.
Observers Inn
3535 CA-79I took my kids here when they were 12 and 8. They loved it. There is an observatory sized telescope and the owner is very knowledgeable and gives an entertaining and informative tour.
Take a horse-back riding adventure. Call for appointment and have cash. I don’t believe they take cc or check.
The Kenner Horse Ranch
17550 Harrison Park RdTake a horse-back riding adventure. Call for appointment and have cash. I don’t believe they take cc or check.
Shopping
From clothes to purses to toys for kids, this store has everything and at very reasonable prices
Pistols & Petticoats
2116 Main StFrom clothes to purses to toys for kids, this store has everything and at very reasonable prices
The Mountain Gypsy
2007 Main StA multitude of treasures awaits you inside this enchanting store
PIES PIES PIES
Julian is best known for its apples and its pies.
Pies, rolls, empanadas, pecan rolls, cookies, every sweet item you could want. Family owned and operated and everything is tasty
12 residents recomanen
California Mountain Bakery
4367 CA-78Pies, rolls, empanadas, pecan rolls, cookies, every sweet item you could want. Family owned and operated and everything is tasty
Julian Pie Company
21976 CA-79One of the more popular places for pie
I get the Dutch Apple with a scoop of ice cream but all their pies are great. Yum!
30 residents recomanen
Mom's Pie House
2119 Main StI get the Dutch Apple with a scoop of ice cream but all their pies are great. Yum!
All pies home made by the owner, Dolores, who has been a family friend of ours for 20 years. If you were lucky enough to have a pie on your arrival- it’s from here.
9 residents recomanen
Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant & Store
15027 CA-79All pies home made by the owner, Dolores, who has been a family friend of ours for 20 years. If you were lucky enough to have a pie on your arrival- it’s from here.