Tucked Away In A Southern California Forest, Top Of The Notch Is A Rustic Restaurant With Unforgettable Food

Located in the San Gabriel Mountains, the Angeles Forest spans 700,176 acres from Santa Clarita to Mount Baldy. Although you'll feel like you're lightyears away from city life, it's actually a pretty short drive from the Los Angeles area. The forest is full of recreational opportunities, some of which are bound to make you hungry. And if it's breakfast or lunchtime, head up -- way up -- to Top of the Notch in Mt. Baldy.

Top of the Notch is located 7,800 feet above sea level at the Mt. Baldy Resort.

To reach it, you'll take a 15-minute ride on the Sugar Pine Chair Lift #1. You can also hike 3.5 miles up a service road, but the lift is a much more enjoyable route.

The restaurant has been around since the 1950s, attracting visitors from San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties.

We can't say we blame them, as this is truly a unique dining experience.

This restaurant would definitely be worth visiting for the views alone.

Order an ice-cold craft beer or a glass of wine and enjoy the expansive scenery.

Luckily, the food also happens to be delicious.

The menu is casual, but it's quite tasty.

Aside from a large selection of hearty breakfast items in the morning, Top of the Notch serves plenty of burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and salads.

Order at the counter and then find a seat with a great view.

The burgers alone are certainly worth making the trek for.

And they taste extra delicious after spending some time enjoying the great outdoors.

Top of the Notch serves breakfast from 9-11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Their hours vary, but they're currently open from Friday through Monday for breakfast and lunch.

Some views are worth climbing for. Have you ever been to Top of the Notch?