WELCOME TO MINER’S DINER
We offer a variety of
hand mixed milkshakes
and malts, delicious ice cream,
and hand mixed sodas. These partner well with our 100% fresh ground Angus beef burgers and tasty fries, as well as the wide variety of unique food options which we offer at Miners Diner.
Experience the nostalgia of
Julian’s history while enjoying a classic meal.
Laid-back restaurant for classic diner fare such as burgers & fries plus malts, ice cream & sodas.
Vita & Vox
Very American-style restaurant with an absolutely beautiful design. The place almost invites you in — the ambiance is warm, cozy, and very well done. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the setting. The burger was disappointing: the bun was noticeably sweet, which felt odd for a hamburger, and the burger itself arrived only slightly warm. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere much more than the food.
… moreMelia
Great place to grab lunch! Visited on a Saturday around 1:00pm in September and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. We put in our name and number and walked around nearby shops until they texted that our table was ready. We were lucky enough to get a window seat! Fun people-watching as there are many tourists who visit Julian in the fall. We ordered a burger and chili fries. If you split an order they give you the option of ordering your own side! Good diner food and really fun fountain drink menu with a variety of flavors and ice creams (see photo). Our server/hostess/waitress were all so kind and friendly which made our time here even more memorable. Highly recommend if you need a bite to eat while in Julian!
… moreFelipe Augé
The restaurant was very busy, and we waited about 30 minutes on a waitlist before being seated. The menu is straightforward, with a clear focus on burgers.
Overall, our meal was positive: the bread was soft, the meat well-seasoned, and the vegetables were notably fresh. However, we ordered two bison burgers that unfortunately arrived cold. On a brighter note, the fries were exceptional, perfectly crispy and not at all oily. The non-alcoholic hot cider was also a highlight and extremely good.
The staff was friendly and attentive, even kindly moving us to a preferred table upon request. While the service was a bit slow, their helpfulness made up for the wait.
… moreSarah Mollét-Folta
Great fun family experience. Good burgers, starters, milkshakes and even a little candy shop. The inside of the restaurant is very cool and full of character lots of retro like decoration. Staff very friendly and hospitable great service definitely recommend when I got this Bam
… moreDaniel Vazquez
The worst experience of all our visits to Julian. The woman who registers at the entrance is rude and arrogant; she shouldn’t be working with customers. She was not only haughty to us but to everyone who comes in to ask questions. She acts like she owns the place and demands you move even if you’ve only stopped for a few seconds to see what the restaurant is about. During our meal, they didn’t bring us napkins. We asked the young man who greets you inside for them since the waitress seemed very busy, and he practically threw them on the table. The food was acceptably good. They didn’t bring the orange juice we ordered or the onion rings. They brought fries, and when we told them we hadn’t asked for them rudely, they said it didn’t matter, we could keep them. Definitely the worst restaurant in the area by far. However, their tip suggestions are ridiculously high. Seriously?
NEVER EVER coming back to the place.
… moreKai Hsia
I love the ambience here! Very rustic. Ordered the tri tip dip and it is possibly the best dip sandwich I ever had! I contemplated getting a second one but remembered I still needed to get some pie. Pace yourself. Also, don’t forget to check out the vintage candy store. Pretty awesome down there.
… moreVern & Vicky Walton
Staff didn’t seem interested in waiting tables but pleasant. Food good. Loved the atmosphere.
… morergonz021
This place is a respite from the loud, clouded world we live in. Instantly upon entering you’re greeted by warm, friendly, smiling faces from the staff. I’d like to acknowledge Vivian personally. I have been in the hospitality industry for 20+ years and I am hypercritical about the service I receive. I would offer Viviana a job anywhere I work, I would be lucky to have people as attentive, kind, professional, knowledgeable, patient, and joyful as her along side me during service. Vivian, you are amazing at what you do, your hard work is not unnoticed. I did not get as much time with the rest of staff but everyone was a delight!
… moreJoanne James
We only got an ice cream to counteract the hot day in Julian. The inside is rustic. Our single scoop ended up being about 4 after the waffle cone was filled up.
There is a train that circled the restaurant and there is a candy mine below the restaurant with old time candies like gum cigarettes.
The staff was very friendly with big smiles.
… moreJeff Weise
My first time here. Visiting friends in California and happened by this wonderful quaint little town called Julian. This restaurant is on the main street in town and looked like a little hole in the wall type of place that I love. Although the atmosphere was definitely up to par, the food left much to be desired. The food wasn’t bad but they could have done alot better with the preparation. I got the turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich with a side of onion rings. The sourdough bread bread was dry and not toasted, they put very little turkey on the sandwich and just a few drops of mayonnaise. Also, the onion rings weren’t bad, there was way too much breading for my liking. On top of that, the service was fairly slow even though the place wasn’t that crowded.
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