Great lunch option after doing Zephyr white water rafting! I ate here with my husband for lunch on a Friday around 12:30 PM. Parking was easy to find, but may be challenging if you're not staying at the connected Yosemite Bug Inn and if it's busy. We ordered at the counter and were given a metal number card. The gentleman at the counter was friendly and patient with us as we decided what to order. We enjoyed coconut water and kombucha for our drinks. We didn't wait long for our food to arrive at our table outside. This is what we ordered: * Chocolate cream pie - it was chocolatey with a thin shortbread crust. Just the right amount of sweet for us. * Chipotle chicken quesadilla - I tasted a small piece and thought it was flavorful. They put a generous amount of cheese. * Bombay sandwich - Warm vegetarian sandwich with potatoes and other veg with what tasted like a pesto or vinegar based sauce. The bread was crisp and the sandwich was split in half. I enjoyed it. After tax and tip, we paid a total of $49.93. No pics this time since we were hungry :) We both enjoyed our meal overall and felt like the portions were big and satisfying. I would come back here again on another Yosemite trip! read more

We stayed at Yosemite Bug Resort and chose it partly because it had this on-site café. After several days of hiking, we knew we'd be craving some good food, and June Bug Café was a great option to have so close by. Breakfast was excellent. My husband had the American breakfast one morning and the huevos rancheros the next (no photo of that one). I tried both the Farmer's Breakfast and the American breakfast. They definitely know how to cook their eggs! For dinner, my husband ordered the steak, which could've used a bit more seasoning, while I had the vegan noodle bowl. Both meals came in generous portions. We also shared two beers and an apple pie for dessert, which was absolutely delicious. The service was fine, nothing over the top, but consistent. We noticed it was often the same staff working multiple days. The ambiance was really nice, with a mix of travelers and foreigners since the resort also functions as a hostel. Despite that, the vibe was always calm and welcoming, we never saw a rowdy crowd. Having this café just steps away from our room was such a convenience. read more

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The food was genuinely good and the service was excellent. Attentive, friendly, and fast. The atmosphere is definitely unique. It feels like a rustic cabin deep in the woods, complete with mounted animal heads on the walls. Depending on your taste, it either gives cozy lodge vibes or something straight out of a horror movie. Either way, it's memorable. read more

Wow, took us a while to find it! My lady thought we were driving into a "Horror/ slasher" situation but it turned out for be a really cool hidden Gem! Great views nice little old school dinner amazing vibes. Service was a little chill but if your have the time very much a great spot to stay or eat! Looks like they have a spa down stairs. Lots more to explore but we were in a hurry. Oh even board games by the fire place! read more

June Bug Cafe - Board games by the fire - New American Near Me - Midpines, California

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What an interesting spot! Staying near Incline, good breakfast is nearly impossible to find, (at least according to the good people of this app). We were heading home and wanted to eat a real breakfast before officially hitting the road and stumbled upon this place. Well hidden away down a steep ramp in the back of a little motel/hostel, June Bug Cafe really feels like the lodge of a summer camp in the best way. Due to its hidden location and proximity on the grounds, we may have been the only people eating there who weren't staying there. Surrounded by a quiet birthday party, sleepy young adults getting ready to leave for Yosemite, and a business retreat meeting, we found a lovely table toward the entrance of the restaurant after ordering our food and sat. The menu is traditional diner food. I was frankly elated. I love breakfast and we hadn't had true breakfast in a few days. One thing from our specific experience is that the food took a notably long time to prepare. We weren't annoyed by that, I chalked it up to being freshly made... and it seemed to be! Once the food arrived, (was so hungry, didn't take a photo) the plate was huge. The bacon was cooked in a way that made it taste like summer camp. All in all, the food was good. The coffee though... not great the day we were there which was a bummer. Instead, I went to a coffee spot in Mariposa after. If you happen to be in the area for breakfast, this is likely the closest spot to Yosemite on this side with good food. read more

June Bug Cafe - New American Near Me - Midpines, California

Read the reviews and made sure to stop here on our way out of Yosemite for the day. Off the beaten path but awesome vibes. This cozy spot makes every dish to order, so there is a short wait but it's totally worth it. Menu pictures in other reviews are up to date. I got the chicken and my husband got the steak. Both were excellent. I also appreciated the reasonably priced kids menu! read more

June Bug Cafe - Half chicken dinner option - New American Near Me - Midpines, California

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drove 30+ min out of the way past our hotel after a long hiking day in Yosemite and I'd say it's worth the detour. in general the food is much higher quality than your average lodge restaurant or park food court. you order at the counter and seat yourself, and servers bring you your food. it was pretty lively and cozy. we tried the salmon burger ($19) and sliced ham ($22) and the portions were very generous. they also kindly substituted out coleslaw for more mashed potatoes. the ham was pretty tender, and the accompanying sauce was sweet and flavorful. the salmon burger was just okay, but it wasn't dry. the mashed potatoes and brussels were good, but the carrot was too hard. we ended off with apple pie and vanilla ice cream, I thought it was too sweet but would recommend other desserts--their cookies are humongous read more

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I got the steak and potatoes and it was amazing. Probably some of the best mashed potatoes I've ever had and the steak was just as good a perfect medium rare. Service was quick and friendly. The place has a pretty chill laidback vibe which was really nice after hiking all day. read more

Definitely one of the best options in Yosemite! I got a huge rack of pork ribs with mash potatoes, Brussels sprouts and carrots for $30. In addition, it comes with a side of soup or salad. Service was great and there was a lot of space in this restaurant. read more

June Bug Cafe - Pork Ribs - New American Near Me - Midpines, California

3 stars for staff and food being good. -2 stars for hardly any parking, reservation system that is of no use as you just walk up to the counter to order. You get a number and get bring you your food. Staff was so kind and friendly. Accommodated my allergies as well. Menu changes by day it's very limited. I did not want such a large dinner at the high price. Glad there were some options to choose from though. Fish had some bones in it but it tasted good. Soup was good. Chocolate pie was just ok. Crust was good. This place had the most creepy Hills Have Eyes Texas chainsaw vibe. The alien ant head on the wall really was out of place for a family restaurant but fit this creep place vibe perfectly. I def will not return if I don't have to. No one would even know it's there unless it were for Yelp. It's not on a main road. Only ended up here due to Awhannee in Yosemite being under construction and not having a regular menu. read more

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The Bug Hostel in Mariposa is like stumbling onto a Michelin-star restaurant disguised as a rustic mountain hideout -- built for hikers, climbers, white water rafters, and anyone who thinks showering after a 12-mile trek should come with gourmet soup and a soak. Let's talk food: it's not just "good for a hostel" -- it's legitimately amazing, period. The salmon or whatever fish special they've got going? Always A+, never misses. And the soup? Let's just say I'm convinced someone in that kitchen made a deal with a culinary wizard. I order extra every time because they've clearly got the Midas touch -- everything they ladle turns to gold. And just when you think it's all about the food, you remember the spa downstairs. Hidden like some kind of Nordic oasis, it's got a sauna and hot tub that feel like a reward for surviving your last hike, or maybe your last run-in with a bear (which, yes, totally counts as cardio). There's nothing like steaming the mountain grime out of your pores while your legs try to forgive you. The Bug is not just a hostel -- it's a mountain retreat with soul, where you can eat like royalty and recover like a Viking. Five stars, gold soup, and a hot tub confession session all in one stop. read more

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What a fantastic spot. Dinner was amazing, great vibes, super kind people. The location is beautiful as well.

We had fantastic service! The food here is excellent. Our party had the half chicken, also the trout entrée, also the French dip sandwich, and also the steak. A salad is included with every entree and it was delicious. There is a good selection of beers and wine, particularly considering where it is located. The staff was extremely responsive and professional. This restaurant is located at a rustic location with various room opportunities. In the restaurant itself there are some fun pictures and illustrations of Mountain life in California. read more

What a find, nestled in the trees, this rustic cafe offered something for everyone. The vegan curry was the best I've ever had, and was enough for a generous lunch the next day, too. The ginormous carrot cake cupcake was moist and delightful. The hubs ordered a mac and cheese that would have been outstanding if it were a tad moister TBH. Beer and wine were available, and it appeared they served breakfast and lunch as well. Groups large and small were enjoying themselves inside and out on the patio. For awareness, parking was a bit challenging, and reservations didn't appear to be needed as you order at the counter and seat yourself. We'll make it a point to go back when in the area next time! read more

This place is a favorite of my mom who lives in Mariposa. We stopped in for lunch after swimming in the Merced river. This place has counter service which was good. Three of us had the BLT sandwiches, which are big and very good. One in our party ordered a plain cheese burger. Only complaint is that they didn't do the burger right. They have a very small selection of beers to choose from which was a good way to compliment the sandwich. Atmosphere was very relaxed, kinda like a lodge lobby with lots of stuff on the walls. We hung out for a while talking politics amongst ourselves in a civilized manner. I'd go back again. read more

Super cute spot! Absolutely loved driving the mini road to get here; the selections are small, but the food is good for the area! They make giant pots of coffee that is self serve. You order up at the front and they call you to pick up the order. The interior is cute, cabin and rustic charm. Parking is plenty up front! Driving to the location is good - one road, it's small so be careful! Will be back in the future if I am in the area read more

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Marvelous moist salmon burgers satisfied, my daughter and I took half our meal home! My mate enjoyed his salmon steak topped in pesto, surrounded in quinoa, The service was remarkably quick and smoothly managed. I have worked as a server before in restaurants and have been married to former chefs and cooks. So I greatly appreciate when people work well as a team and deliver great food to the table. The ambience is friendly, lively, and cheerful. I highly recommend this place to anyone, within 50 miles! read more

I will give this place A plus for the portions sizes. However, I never was completely into any of the items on the menu, that's more on me than them. Case in point my wife loved her meals. I will say please get some soda choices. I would prefer one products but I think California is more into Pepsi. read more

Classic breakfast was good! Oatmeal was good! Service was good! Loved the decor and lots of windows all around. Country charm inside. We bought some desserts to go and the carrot cake and the chocolate peanut butter pie are made in house and we're seriously the best I've ever had! Cannot wait to go back and try other homemade goodies! read more

The food was good I had French toast and pancakes both were good i went around 7 so not so crowded the place is a bit into the woods so alittle hard to find. Overall a good experience. read more

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We ended up at June Bug Cafe after being disappointed by the food near our hotel, and it was worth the 35-minute drive. The food was fresh, and you can see the chefs preparing everything in the back, which was a nice touch. I had the pesto pasta, and it tasted great--clearly made with fresh ingredients. All main dishes come with a house salad or miso soup; I went with the miso soup, which had big chunks of tofu that I really appreciated. The menu seems to change frequently, which could be a plus or a drawback depending on what you're looking for. My husband was hoping for a burger, but there wasn't one on the menu that day, and unfortunately, nothing else appealed to him--so he didn't end up ordering anything. The service was good, and the overall vibe is very rustic, just something to keep in mind. All in all, it's a solid spot for fresh, well-made food if you're in the area. read more

June Bug Cafe - Pesto pasta - New American Near Me - Midpines, California

I honestly cannot say enough great things about this place. Everything from the food to the service to the rustic charm...this place has my heart. Their desserts are out of this world, and their entrees are both hearty and wholesome and definitely hit the spot after an active, long day out in Yosemite Park. I am so glad that this place exists and I make a point to come here every time I am in the area. Thank you June Bug Cafe! read more

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I absolutely love this place and make sure I stop in at minimum for a dessert. This weekend, we camped in Briceberg and opted to go out as a celebratory we made it dinner. Boy, was I glad we did! They served a sirloin steak with cajon shrimp sauce. Once again, they did not disappoint! Absolutely define! read more

June Bug Cafe - New American Near Me - Midpines, California

Kept this cafe saved for our last dinner on our Yosemite trip and it's a place you should not skip. After having tried most of the food in and around the park, this place has the best quality food short of having to go all the way to Oakhurst. Just about 35 min from Yosemite Valley. The dining room is very rustic and campy and comfy. Saturdays they serve prime rib. Get there right before dinner (5:30) and you'll have an easier time getting parking and also be one of the first in line. The red lentil soup was delicious. Some of the best mashed potatoes I have ever had. The guys working behind the counter are great at what they do. Highly recommend this place! read more

Absolute worst customer service I've ever experienced. Stood at the counter for 15 minutes while 4 employees stood there and chatted and ignored me. read more

Great food, wonderful mountain ambiance. Worth the drive. Easy to include as you exit Yosemite on the way to Mariposa.

Solid little place, very good food and baked goods. Will definitely return when I'm area.

What a great discovery! The service was excellent. The food was delicious. Best of all, the overall feeling was awesome. The fire was an extra treat. This will be a definite stop, both ways when traveling to Yosemite. read more

We visited June Bug Cafe on our trip to Yosemite last month. There was no parking on the lower levels so we had to park at hill top. A tedious hike, but beautiful sunset scenery. The cafe was bustling and lively when we arrived. Staff was very friendly. We ordered the steak dinner, breaded cod dinner and Tri Tip burger. Food portion was generous and everything was delicious. read more

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Simply the best food not just in the valley but anywhere! Really delicious home cooked meals... The day we went they had ribs that were like a full rack for only $24. Enough for two or three people. Really tender really delicious every single meal here was awesome really friendly people too and a really cool vibe.... We would stay at the Yosemite bug resort again just for the food here! The food in the valley sucks! read more

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I stayed at the camp that this restaurant is located in and ate breakfast here everyday. It was always well made and had solid portions. The weekend special veggie omelette was very good. Besides that, the prices for dinner were very high, so I did not try it. read more

This was an unexpected surprise when my boyfriend and I spent a night at Yosemite Bug. One of his family members suggested we eat a couple meals here (breakfast and dinner) during our stay, so we decided to check it out. This place is a bit pricey for dinner as an entree costs close to $20, however their breakfast is about $10. They do have a variety of options to accommodate for some dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, meat lovers, and i want to say gluten free?), and kids meals for those who don't eat much. For dinner I had their pork chop with mashed potatoes and my boyfriend had their vegetarian mac and cheese. We shared a slice of their cheesecake which was pretty good. For breakfast the next morning, I had their eggs/bacon/toast (I think it was called the farmer's breakfast) and the boyfriend had their 7 grain pancakes which he really liked. I did feel the dinner hour was a lot more busy than the breakfast hour, with people traveling from who knows where to have a meal here. The staff here is very friendly too. They also serve beer / wine and once you are done eating, don't forget to bus your own tables! read more

For a mountain town restaurant this place rocks. I had the salmon dinner and my son had the wagyu burger. Both were delicious. Ambience is what you'd expect for a mountain town eatery. Give it a try! read more

Staff was really sweet & provided good recommendations. It wasn't really family style seating when we were there; mostly normal sized table with just a couple big ones. It was off-season so there were very few other patrons. It's kind of a fun lodgy vibe, & it would be really nice to sit outside in the summer. The food was mostly good. We had an eggplant dish & barbecue pork. Those were both really good. We had a side cup of soup, which was some sort of chili, & it wasn't so good - just tasted like they dumped the jar of chili powder in. Desserts sounded delicious, but we were too full. It's a fast-food service model - order at the counter & they call your # when it's ready. I don't love that for tourist prices, but we realized on the rest of our vacation that it's becoming the norm. Nobody can find enough staff! read more

The place is cozy and spacious and its fun to sit there The food is excellent. Both lunches we ordered were great. read more

If you are planning to visit Yosemite park, this cabin resort features one of the best dining experiences! Initially, we were concerned about having restaurants close to the resort, especially after a long day of hiking. Our dining experience at the June Bug Cafe was impressive, as we enjoyed the fresh, home cooking! Be sure to try their homemade soups! My steak was exceptionally seasoned and perfectly cooked! We also enjoyed their breakfast menu. I would definitely stay here again, just for the food! read more

June Bug Cafe - Steak and mashed potatoes! - New American Near Me - Midpines, California

We ate here everyday we stayed here. The food is on the pricey side (especially for dinner), but of gourmet quality. The menu changes daily. The dinner entrees range from $17-24. I had the richest, most decadent, juiciest, cheesiest patty melt I have ever had here. I also tried a yummy tempeh dish and a filling tofu breakfast burrito. It really seems like they don't salt anything but I sort of appreciated that, since restaurants tend to dump salt on their food sometimes. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options and huge portions. read more

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The food was really tasty, good size portions and affordable. I also got there early enough to order the to go lunch and didn't need to worry about eating in the village. read more

June Big came well recommended. So while visiting Yosemite we went because it was very close to our rental. The sign is big and the place is easy to find. The parking lot is very small. June Bug is counter service- so we went to the counter and ordered our food and drinks. When the food was ready they brought it to our table. Everything was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. We tried eating outside but there were too many yellow jackets. The interior is very eclectic. None of the chairs or tables match. The vibe struck me as very local even though it is located very close to a major tourist attraction. Pricing is reasonable California. So expect about $25 per person. But everything was freshly made. June Bug also sells bag lunches if you are headed into the park- we didn't get any but it seems like a good idea. An easy way to pack a lunch for your Yosemite adventure. read more

This was the very first restaurant that I tried when visiting Yosemite, and we enjoyed the food although it was a bit heavy on the salt. The place has a relaxing casual atmosphere and is very spacious with plenty of tables both inside and outside. Parking was tight and limited, but I guess that's how it is for most places tucked in the mountains. We tried the vegan stuffed portabello mushroom ($19) and the trout ($22) which were both very savory and had a variety of textures (soft quinoa and crunch from snap peas), but it was just too salty for our liking. We compensated by drinking a ton of water. The dinner portions all come with a choice of a vegan salad or spicy creamy vegetable soup. I was pleasantly surprised to learn they had a vegan Greek dressing available! Overall, we appreciated the service, the ambiance, and the many plant based options on the menu. read more

June Bug Cafe - Vegan stuffed portobello mushroom dinner portion ($19)- comes with choice of salad or soup not shown - New American Near Me - Midpines, California