4th of July; Happy Independence Day! Absolutely gorgeous day for a motorcycle ride, so I got up…read moreearly and headed for the Golden Chain Highway. Needing a break, I stopped in the Red Moose around 9:30 in the morning for some breakfast. There were customers, but I was able to be seated immediately and service was prompt. I had my choice of interior dining room or outdoor on the deck; given the scenery I chose the deck. Ordered the Mega Moose with black coffee. See pic! Before hitting the road I stopped in the bathroom and noticed that the attractive waitress had left a sign on the wall specifically seeking me out! Well, with the exception of the tattoo, I think I might have had a chance, said Lloyd Christmas!

There's nothing that I love more than to dine in a unique, mom and pop restaurant in a small…read moremountain town, that caters to the taste of locals, tourists and hikers, who trek the Pacific Crest Trail. I'm talking about Red Moose Cafe, located in beautiful Sierra City, CA. As you enter the restaurant, you'll notice the large counter and the many stools that cater to locals all over Sierra County. Hikers trekking the Pacific Crest Trail make the 2-mile diversion into Sierra City to enjoy the fine mountain cuisine, after weeks of enduring... shall we say ... trail food? The owner of the restaurant, Steve, told me that during the summer months, the restaurant hosts several hikers each day. Hikers, truckers and 5th wheelers know their food, and the great places to dine. "From the Coop" section of the breakfast menu, I went with "Mega Moose," as I was in the mood for a large, mountain breakfast. The menu describes this amazing breakfast as, "Two eggs, two premium bacon, and two sausage links served with potatoes or cottage cheese and your choice of toast or English muffin." Surprise! ... country style or hash brown potatoes were offered, so I went with hash browns. As my de facto standard choice, I opted for sourdough toast. This amazing breakfast showcases two pieces of thick bacon, and two juicy links of sausage, grilled perfectly and placed on the platter with care and lots of love. The slab of hash brown potatoes were perfectly grilled to crispy medium golden brown on the outside, white, tender and juicy on the inside. Perfect hash browns! As per my order, the two eggs arrived sunnyside up, perfectly cooked, and made for great dipping with the hash browns. My slice of sourdough toast was toasted ... no surprise, buttered, and made for the prefect thing to scoop up every bit of goodness from the plate. No wonder Red Moose Cafe is a favorite of locals, and hikers who divert from the Pacific Crest Trail to relax, and enjoy a superior breakfast! My breakfast was simply amazing, and it was so delicious that I didn't bother adding any condiments for taste enhancement - including salt or pepper - as my breakfast was simply THAT GOOD! Steve, Tammy and the friendly staff treated me like a rock star, which added to the amazing breakfast that I enjoyed at this fine restaurant. Such a delicious breakfast, served in a rustic cafe, but super friendly staff! When you're exploring beautiful Sierra County, at the northern end of the gold country, or you're taking a break from hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, you owe it to yourself to enjoy fine mountain cuisine at Red Moose Cafe. Steve, Tammy and the rest of the friendly staff will serve you outstanding food, and treat you like a rock star. Cheers!

I had a ginormous pork sandwich with a little salad, out on a cute patio, sitting at a comfortable…read morebar overlooking a creek and nature. What more can you ask for?

Great spot. Nice vibe. Clean bathroom. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and my wife had the…read morewaffles. It's a blended type of service: order at the counter and the server will bring out your food. Self serve coffee and ice water. Our server/cashier had been very personable and attentive. For a Friday, during shoulder season, it was not busy. However, our food came out cold (with the exception of my sausage gravy - that was perfect temp). Might sound nitpicking about the food temps; but for the price you pay, you should have proper temps of things. Regardless, will definitely be back to try some other offerings. Note: if the place was busy, I would totally understand things sitting before being brought out...

Glad their open! We visited them yesterday. Great drive up there. Beautiful weather! Both our…read morebreakfasts were perfect. Big pancakes! Sausage, eggs, potatoes, were great. Service was perfect. The Robinsons and their staff are so darn polite! Fun place for sure. Will visit again soon!

Bassets is so charming! The grounds were just beautiful, the room was cozy and very clean. The…read morestore is right there for any supplies you may have forgot, and the breakfast was just delicious!

Nice place, tasty sandwiches. The server was really nice to chat with. Great service. Small town…read morecharm. A mix of good food items. We will be back!

This place is a cute little spot! They have ice cream, snacks, coffee souvenirs a little bit of…read moreeverything! The employees are so incredibly nice and it's super clean! If I'm in the area I make it a point to go in and purchase something! It's a great little stop!

We stopped on the way to Reno on a tip from someone in Dutch Flat (where the Dutch Flat Hotel…read moreRestaurant wasn't open as advertised). The "award winning clam chowder" was worthy of an award. Creamy, rich but not overpowering. Best part of the lunch. Turkey club had CHUNKS of turkey & generous slabs of bacon. Phil was our server, he was nice but not intrusive. Wish it was closer to home!

This place was ok. We had dinner here while staying at the adjoining motel…read more It wasn't actually late, maybe 7pm, but they were out of a lot of things and tables that were already empty still had spills etc. they cleaned up promptly to accommodate our group. There was a good amount of seating, a coffee bar and service was nice. Prices are pretty fair. The food was so-so. Basic sandwiches, Mac and cheese with brisket (a little overcooked), steak (Also a bit overcooked for how my friend requested it) and breakfast food eg eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast. It took a long time to come out even though most of the other guests who were there had already left. I know the food is cooked fresh but felt like it was probably understaffed. If there's something you want, I'd order from the start. Overall, ok experience, mostly for convenience to the lodging.

Perfect place to make a stop before the long ride home. Banana bread was especially tasty!read more

Smithneck is really good but... Inconsistent operating hours!…read more If google and yelp post your operating hours, then you should be adhere to those hours. What a disappointing way to run a business!

I am obsessed with this place! It is absolutely adorable and I love that it is one of the few…read moreplaces here that is open during the winter. I have been coming to Graegle for a good portion of my life, and have somehow never made it here. Both the inside and outside was decorated for Valentine's Day, and it had so much character! I ordered a Vanilla Latte (per usual) and it was a 10/10. It wasn't too sweet and the temperature was perfect for how cold it was outside. We also got some hot chocolates for the little ones, and they were perfect temp and they loved them. The server was also so sweet and accommodating. I will definitely be making coming here a regular occurence whenever I'm around!

Got my morning coffee and cookie for later. Nice spot and will. Omw back next time I'm in town.read more

went in for coffee..very satisfied with product...ambiance was that of modern, but quaint old…read morefashioned country store...one could spend some enjoyable time browsing at all the wonderful items...on our way out of town, so not enough time this trip to spend more time....next trip to Quincy .

Stopped by Brewhaha (gotta love the name) in Quincy, looking for an escape from the 90° heat and an…read moreiced coffee seemed like just the thing. This coffee location shares space in an innovative relationship with Bell Lane Baked Goods and a candy shop. The whole is more than the parts, and everything fits together nicely. Our barista was knowledgeable and friendly, recommending the caramel lattes. We ordered iced caramel lattes, and they were deliciously sweet and cold - perfect. A nice seating area, out of the heat, worked to our advantage for a relaxing caffeine break. Although we just had the one drink, their coffee menu is impressively extensive; we look forward to another visit when we are in the area.

Small little town, don't blink or you'll miss it. Not a lot of places to eat. This place here was…read moreclean and staff were friendly. Didn't have a huge selection of foods to choose from. I just wanted a simple BLT and they were able to make that for me with fries. The fries btw were amazing. Fresh cut and cooked. The ranch sauce served wasn't my fav I've ever had and the BLT was just average. Would love to come back and try some other dishes. The food coming out to others looked very good.

Fork and Horn owned by local ranching family. Old school country breakfast. Big portions. Delicious…read morecoffee. Service from friendly attractive country girls. Old school diner ambience. Customers are local cowboys and hot springs goers. Love this place. Hope to return again soon