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Downtown Diner

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Nice local place. Good food the few times I've been there. The location is right in town too so good if you're just passing by.

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Yianni's Grill - Side greek salad

Yianni's Grill

(192 reviews)

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Yianni's has become our spot…read more Whenever we want to celebrate something - we celebrate with Yianni's. Their gyro meat is amazing. We often order multiple orders of their gyro meat à la carte to go. We use it to make many of our future meals that week (well...if it lasts that long...we often devour it as soon as we're back home). I feel abundantly blessed that Yianni's opened up in the Sonora area. The place is brimming with charm and good vibes. They offer regular specials, and their standard menu is full of flavorful options. No matter your dietary needs or preferences - they got you. We dined in here recently and the staff couldn't have been more attentive and friendly. If you want quality Greek food made with well-chosen ingredients and served with genuine smiles - Yianni's is the spot. Trust.

I was in town for work and stopped by for dinner after. We were there on a Tuesday, and had the…read moreplace almost to ourselves. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a cozy ambiance. Service was very friendly, attentive and not pushy. We tried the spanakopita and the flaming cheese for appetizers. I always love spanakopita, but had never tried the cheese before. The best part? The server squeezed a lemon over to extinguish the flame. Crispy, flavorful and gooey on the inside-what a treat! I ordered the chicken souvlaki plate with a side of green beans. While the chicken and pita were delicious, the green beans stole the show for me. Cooked in a tomato broth with Greek seasoning and simmered with potatoes and carrots, these beans were next level. I'd go back again just for this side (and of course the spanakopita). There's so much more of the menu to explore. I can't wait to come back and try something new!

Bon Appetit-Crepes, Croissants & More - Here lies the remains of a banana Nutella crepe.

Bon Appetit-Crepes, Croissants & More

(15 reviews)

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WOW! We found this shop the night before, when arriving at the same shopping plaza to have dinner…read moreat Strings Italian(please see separate review). I looked up Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More on Yelp, saw a very good rating, but not too much information and only a few photos. Considering this business has been here more than 12 years, and boasted baked goods, I HAD to do my research and provide a bit more information. We came in after our breakfast at My Garden Cafe(please see separate review), so we weren't hungry but, again, research was the goal. The space itself was a bit surprising. Having occupied this space for so many years, I guess I expected it to look more like a restaurant or kitchen of some kind. It doesn't. The large interior space has a few small bistro style patio tables and chairs (even outdoor umbrellas!) and - I think - is meant to look as if patrons are dining al fresco in Paris, maybe??? But it reminded me more of a church or school bake sale. Folding tables with colorful tablecloths are pushed up along one wall and on them set large, food service grade, clear plastic bins with the baked good inside. Above each bin is a laminated color copy of the corresponding pastry affixed to the wall. Utensils, paper bags and tongs are available for customers to self serve their selections. A separate cart has a couple of industrial coffee carafes and paper cups for beverage self service, alongside a free standing water cooler. I asked if the pastries are made there and was told no. They are made fresh each morning by the owner, Bruno, and brought in in the bins and arranged, usually, under the display pictures to easily see what is in that day. So, while not conventional, this method obviously works, and has for OVER A DECADE. Unconventional bakery esthetics and sales methods aside, the products are what customers are repeatedly here for. AUTHENTIC, French pastries made from European butter, making them lighter than an angel's wings and tastier than the devil should allow. My husband was going to patiently wait while I chose my purchases, but I persuaded him to indulge in the last remaining buttery croissant as I added it to my bag of pain au chocolate. I'm such an arm twister.... CAUTION! Digression ahead: Recently, I had been excited about a different croissant purchase at a sandwich shop in Sunland-Tujunga, only to bite into something that was more like Pilsbury canned dough than a real buttery French croissant. I guess that unpleasant experience made me long for pastry vindication and Bon Apetit came through for the win! But even before my first bite, I asked Bruno what type of chocolate he used in the pain au chocolate. 'Today Belgian. I get Belgian if I cannot get French, because they are practically the same,' he replied in his lovely French accent. And I melted. FINALLY! I was getting AUTHENTIC pain au chocolate! I'm telling you, when you have had the real thing, an imitation French pastry, made with anything less than quality European butter and chocolate just won't satisfy. We enjoyed our lovely, delicious pastries a bit later, while visiting Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite. Briefly, I tried letting the pain au chocolate sit in the warmth of the sun's rays atop my dashboard, wishing I had a way to heat the pain au chocolate enough to soften the chocolate, but I just couldn't wait. I was still very happy and satisfied with the flaky, light buttery taste of the pastry and the wonderful flavor and texture of the chocolate inside. I am adding Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More to my "Cali Road-tripping" bookmarks and look forward to bringing my French pastry loving bestie with me for my return visit. Cheers! CC

It wasn't what I expected. I thought it was going to be more like a bakery but to my surprise it…read morewas not. So I thought, well let me check out the menu, and try out a crepe since I've never had one. And they were out of crepe batter so guess I still won't be trying one.

The Service Station

The Service Station

(270 reviews)

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One of our go to spots here in Tuolumne County. Steaks are awesome. But many things on the menu are…read moregreat. I sometimes just order the nuts, cheese and fruit for my main course because it's so big and has a large variety. Pro tip. Tap water here is terrible. Ask for bottled water. Unfortunately, even though they have a filtration system, the tap water is used in their soda machine, and I can taste it in the soda as well. I bring my own drink if I want something other than beer.

Like stepping back in time to the days of the gold rush…read more The service station ended up being a terrific choice for us to eat this evening. All of us got something different and all of us walked away very happy with our selection. The service station has that kind of "saloon" feel to it when you come in the door. And I mean that in a good way. Nicely refurbished to reflect a lot of the old style. There's a bar when you first come in and plenty of seating throughout the restaurant. The menu item of choice for me tonight was the "fish and chips". It's beer, battered Alaskan Pollock fish. It comes with homemade coleslaw and a choice of sides and I chose a salad. A very nice portion size of fish that was flaky and not at all fishy tasting. The homemade coleslaw was terrific, wish there was more in the cup. The salad consisted of lettuce and cherry tomatoes. I went with the blue cheese. Super friendly waitress with lots of good suggestions and very welcoming to us.

Sierra Smoke BBQ - Charcuterie Table

Sierra Smoke BBQ

(25 reviews)

We have used Sierra smoke catering twice. Once for our daughter's wedding and second time for our…read moredaughter's baby shower. Absolutely blown away from this catering company! From start to finish, they were an absolute dream to work with - professional, responsive, and genuinely kind. The food was incredible. Every dish was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Our guests on both events couldn't stop talking about how delicious the food was, and neither could we. The setup was stunning! The created such an elegant and inviting display that perfectly elevated the entire event. Every detail was thoughtfully done. If you're looking for a catering team that delivers amazing food, a gorgeous presentation, and a stress free experience, look no further. They exceeded every expectation and made both our events unforgettable.

Sierra Smoke BBQ catered for our wedding- we had them do appetizers and a buffet style dinner! And…read moreoh man did they deliver! We had the DREAMIEST charcuterie table and the dinner was phenomenal as well- we are still getting compliments on the food and it's been months since the wedding! Kim and Louis were AMAZING to work with as well- very VERY kind people. They were so accommodating of any changes we needed to make and provided options for any dietary restrictions we were watching for! I cannot recommend them enough- they are absolutely worth every penny. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would!

Downtown Diner - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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