Butchers in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Booze run for Superbowl, I recently stopped by Stater Bros. Markets and had such a great experience that I felt it deserved a proper shoutout. From the moment I walked in, the store felt clean, organized, and well-stocked. You can tell right away that they take pride in keeping everything looking sharp and easy to navigate.
What really stood out to me, though, was the employees. It’s not every day you go into a grocery store and feel like the staff genuinely wants to help—but that’s exactly what you get here. Every employee I came across was friendly, approachable, and more than willing to go the extra mile. Whether it was helping me find an item, answering questions, or just offering a quick greeting, they made the whole shopping experience feel welcoming instead of rushed or stressful.
The checkout process was just as smooth. The cashiers were efficient but still took the time to be personable, which is something that seems rare these days. It didn’t feel like I was just another customer in line—it felt like they actually cared about making sure I had a good experience.
On top of that, the selection is solid across the board. Fresh produce, quality meats, and all the everyday essentials are easy to find, and everything looked fresh and well-maintained. It’s one of those stores where you can come in for a few things and end up getting everything you need without having to run somewhere else.
Overall, this Stater Bros. Markets location really stands out because of the people working there. Great customer service makes all the difference, and they absolutely deliver. If you’re looking for a grocery store where the staff is helpful, the store is clean, and the experience is consistently positive, this is definitely a place worth stopping by.”

“House of Jerky is a really solid jerky brand, and it puts the grocery store options to shame any day of the week. I do want to point out that this is a chain, however, and that the jerky is made in Indiana. On the plus side, chains are successful for a reason - it truly is good jerky! On the other, I recommend checking out the local options in Big Bear as well.I shopped at both, and I purchased jerky from both. I really enjoyed that I could get a nice variety during my stay - it's a highlight of this city that there's such a great selection! House of Jerky in particular has some wild options that are less typical (e.g. camel, alligator, snapping turtle). It's not my cup of tea, but it's objectively interesting, and perhaps a fun gift idea!”