I stopped by The Runway Cafe with two friends as our first stop before spending the day at Sequoia…read moreNational Park. We visited on a Saturday morning and had to wait outside for about 10 minutes before a table opened up, which honestly made sense once we saw how busy the place was. The food ended up being exactly what I wanted before a long day of hiking. I ordered the Breakfast Bowl, which came with a half order of biscuits and gravy, one egg, and two sausage links. The portion was perfect for me since I don't like a huge breakfast, but it was still really filling and tasted great. The service was excellent. Our server was super kind and friendly to me and my friends, and the whole experience felt very welcoming. It had that small-town breakfast spot vibe where it feels like all the locals come to start their day, and even as visitors we felt right at home. The ambiance really adds to the charm. The dining area is a medium-sized room packed with as many tables and chairs as it can fit, and every seat was filled. It felt lively in the best way and showed how popular the place is. The restaurant is also located at a small airport, which makes the setting outside pretty cool and unique. Overall, the food and atmosphere were perfect for a breakfast stop. That one meal kept me fueled through our visit to Sequoia including an 8-mile hike, which honestly surprised me. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.

Food: the flavors are incredible! Omelets are fluffy and juicy, very easy to eat and it makes a…read moregreat combo with their salsa. The hash browns are crispy on the outside. Onion rings are fresh and the sweet taste linger within your mouth, but it's a bit greasy. Service: the staff is sweet and nice. One thing bothers us is that he check is handwritten and when we pay with credit card the amount didn't add up. They didn't mention any credit card fees which is weird. Ambiance: we searched online and found this place and the moment we arrived we understood why it's called "The Runway" as it is literally located next to an airplane runway and the interiors are amazing! Very detailed decor including the lights!

Clingan's Cabins & Coffee is a little lifesaver for anyone on a family friendly Sequoia/King's…read moreCanyon Trip. Amazing food with healthy and kid-oriented options and even better coffee. Quick service, cute cafe, and super kind staff. Me and my family went for our weekend trip every morning. 10/10 recommend.

Looks like a very popular spot as shortly after 8:30, there was a line spanning the whole place. We…read moregot two almond orange blossom lattes as the April special. We also got the cowboy cookie, basic rings on everything, and a chocolate scone. Lots of coffee flavor options and a nice soft bagel. Cozy interior and friendly staff. Great place to get breakfast.

If you don't look for this, you'll never find it, it's almost a legal while in the wall.. but well…read moreknown And loved! What can I say about this place.. I've definitely been coming here since the beginning, thanks to my mom! It's stood out from the very beginning & I love how much they have expanded. There's something for everyone on their men. I think they have some of the best matcha's around (but if you drink your matcha with LOTS of sweetener.. you probably won't like a real matcha from here) -- I say this bc people complain that it taste like GRASS... and well, it damn near is (green tea leaves) lol -- all jokes aside, their drinks and food are all hand crafted and all made and / or roasted in house! I have not once ever had a complaint about this place. I love the ambience inside and out. Plenty of spaces to work from (one of my fav spots) Service is always ask expected for hand crafted drinks and food! The workers are always very knowledgeable about their menu items & products, love that! Their pop tarts... if you can get them when they have them.. TRY THEM OUT!! Actually, all their pastry's and breakfast items are delicious! (I just always forget to take pictures) haha I will always come here for food/homemade pastries , a drink or to work!

Component Coffee Lab sits tucked behind the downtown buildings, the kind of spot you don't stumble…read moreinto by accident. You find it because someone told you about it, or because you were looking for a place that feels a little more city than Central Valley. Brick walls, hanging art, a patio out front call it rustic, call it urban, call it hipster. Whatever the word is, it fits. Inside, the place hums. Not the quiet hum of a sleepy café, but the full‑volume buzz of people who treat coffee shops like co‑working spaces. The whole back section was a sea of laptops when I walked in, a slow tide of remote workers drifting out as the hour passed. Young folks, older folks, groups talking over each other a mix that tells you this spot has become a kind of community hub, even if the noise makes it hard to read without noise‑canceling buds. I came for a simple moment, a London Fog and a book. The tea was good, made with Rishi, a brand I'd never heard of but wouldn't mind trying again. I sipped it slowly, trying to sink into the page, but the chatter kept pulling me back to the room. Not a bad thing, just not the right place for quiet reflection. Some cafés are built for solitude; this one is built for motion. The staff was friendly, your standard modern barista crew, casual, quick, and easygoing. They run a tight operation, even offering mobile orders, something you usually see in bigger industrial coffee spots. Pastries, sandwiches, teas, espresso, the menu covers all the bases. Finding the entrance was its own adventure. Two doors, a divider in the middle, and a moment of "Wait... which side do I go through?" Not a dealbreaker, just one of those quirks that makes you laugh once you figure it out. Lighting is interesting here, low lamps mixed with a flood of natural light pouring in from the center of the shop. It gives the place a warm‑meets‑industrial feel, like a café that grew out of a warehouse and decided to keep the personality. Will I come back? Maybe. It's a great spot for people‑watching, conversation, or getting work done. But for reading, for sinking into a book with a drink, it's a place that demands either silence from the world or silence from your earbuds. Component Coffee Lab is loud, lively, and loved, just not quiet. And maybe that's the point.

One of my favorite chocolate lattes ever came from here…read more It had a light mouthfeel and wasn't too sweet, a well-balanced latte that was neither bitter nor too sweet. Super aromatic and tasted even better since you can see them pulling the espresso shot. My friend's lavender latte was delicious. First floral note giving away to an excellent latte. They know their stuff here. We loved the staff here. Very friendly and helpful, I loved complimenting the baristas on their craft and passing along the cheerfulness from the cashier who was very welcoming. They were very methodical and consistent with each drink, it seems. The shop was cute, with ample parking. The patio was busy-ish with people flocking in and out to pick up their orders once their name was called. I liked the combination of rustic and modern decorations, making for AN EXCELLENT stop before heading in or out of Yosemite. This coffee is worth going out of the way for since you will be leaving very happy after pleasant interactions and a deliiiiiicious coffee. 10/10!

Very disappointing experience. Our family ordered a few…read moredrinks: oat milk lattes, an herbal tea, and a matcha with vanilla for our 9-year-old. Unfortunately, the quality was far below expectations. The coffee had a noticeably salty, unpleasant taste, and the matcha was extremely bitter with no trace of vanilla at all. We order this same drink regularly at other cafés, so we know what it should taste like--this was not it at all. It was also far too strong for a child, despite specifically asking for it to be kid-friendly. When I politely brought this up, I was surprised by how it was handled. I simply asked to add a little vanilla for it to taste better. Instead of offering to remake the drink or find a solution, I was told I would need to purchase a new one. I rarely ever ask for drinks to be redone, but this one was genuinely undrinkable. What made the situation worse was the attitude of the staff. The response felt dismissive and unprofessional, particularly from an employee named DJ. The interaction left us feeling unwelcome and unheard. Overall, poor quality drinks and disappointing customer service. We won't be returning.

Where can you get a Japanese Soufflé in the Central Valley? FUWA FUWA of course. These babies are…read more made to order. We ordered the original soufflé. In one word PERFECT. The soufflés are made to order; fresh, warm, fluffy, light, jiggly and yummy. Fun to eat for sure. Three good sized pancakes, towered on top of each other to made a soufflé. So in love, reminds us of being in Japan! Very casual cafe spot!

Came here on a Friday night an hour before closing. There were some people waiting for their…read moreorders. The place was big but kinda limited on seating. They had three claw machines. They had their desserts on display and a tv menu with pictures. We ordered the matcha soufflé ($16). We waited long for our order about 20-25 mins. They were still serving 4-5 people desserts before us. But the soufflé was huge. They made the dessert fresh because it was pretty warm. The soufflé was soft and you can taste the matcha. I like the flakes and blue berries paired with it. We were so full. I would say it's a good dessert spot but I wish they made them faster. But they do make it fresh.

Little tiny coffee shop. Window only, no seating. Just outside Sequoias National Park. Their veggie…read moresandwich is so good!!! I tried recreating and it's just not the same haha. My wife and I are big hikers so it was nice to have something light and refreshing. Coffee hit the spot. They had merch and of course we bought some a T-shirt and tank top. We visited quite a few times while we were there. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

To start with the positives, the place had excellent ambience…read more We ordered a few coffees, an avocado toast and a veggie bagel sandwich to go. The order was messed up to begin with: we got two avocado toasts and on top of this, the Avacado was not ripe. We were so disappointed with the food and to add fuel to this, we lost precious time on our line to the national park.

I wish they had longer hours. That's the only complaint…read more I've been a couple times and it was exceptional both times. The potatoes were amazing, the biscuits were great, and the gravy was so good! There's a small indoor seating area that feels like a modern diner and they have plenty of tables under the pergola outside, where there's vines, birds, and flowers, which feels very relaxing.

First time try...was amazing! I ordered the Hunky Dorey, which is biscuits and gravy, scrabled…read moreeggs and cheese! Usually when i order B&G anywhere else i ask for extra gravy...this was FULL of tasty gravy with chunks of sausage. Having the eggs right on top is exactly how i like it! The biscuits...so fresh and fluffy! Filled to the brim after this meal. Exactly what is needed on this side of town!

Up front: this is not a review of the food…read more My father, whose grandparents were Swedish Immigrants to New York, loves nothing more than making Swedish pancakes on Christmas. So, when we were walking down the street and I saw an 'I Love Swedish Pancakes' shirt, I knew I had to pick one up for him. When I walked in, it appeared that there was only one woman working the whole shop. As it was an early Friday morning, it seemed like it was manageable. She smiled and asked if she could help and when I mentioned the shirt, she immediately pointed over to a rack. I looked through and when I couldn't find my dad's size, I walked over & saw her manning the kitchen. I asked if by any chance they had any other sides in the back and she smiled & right away walked over to see what she could find. She did find the size I needed and I happily bought it. We had some small talk about why I wanted the shirt and it was just an overall lovely experience. Honestly, I wish we hadn't just eaten because I would've loved to try some of the pastries and food the offered. I guess I've got something to look forward to next time we're in the area.

Cafe with family-oriented perks. Friendly and helpful staff. We ordered the Grilled Chicken Club,…read moreLil' Sprouts PB&J, and Lil' Sprouts Fried Chicken Strips for a late lunch. There's a great variety on the menu and dining activities for almost every age. Games for use, like Monopoly, Scrabble, and Connect-4, sprinkled around the dining area. There is a play mobile trailer, and along the wall is bouldering or free rock climbing. We plan a return visit for the food, fun, service, and to try the funnel fries and dairy-free, fat-free smoothies.

Excellent coffee; friendly knowledgeable baristas; lovely venue…read more I can't say enough how impressed I've been with this cafe. Multiple years in business, in a fairly competitive coffee arena, speaks volumes. Special shout out to Mia and Debo.

Oh how this place continues to bewilder me. I gave it 3 stars in 2022 because their latte was…read morelacking. This visit introduced a whole new level of strangeness: The employees not knowing what they serve. 1 out of 2 employees being caught unaware is acceptable, but both?! ¡Que! I was simply going to test the waters by ordering something basic, but had to ask what their Craft coffees were. The cashier wasn't sure what I asked, looked up at the menu, and we had to point to the second board for her to understand what the words were coming out of our mouth. She the. Asked the only other employee beside her, who follows up with (insert generic answer here). Actually, you know what? I'm going to tell you. He said, "it's our craft drinks, we make it special here." What's special about it you ask? I know that one of their 'special' drinks, the coconut blonde, was EXACTLY the bland drink I've ordered here before, which lacks every essence of the word special. We got an iced vanilla oatmilk latte, thought it was good, and wondered why, in our 3 hour visit to explore Hanford, that One Eleven was the ONLY bad experience.

During our recent stay in Oakhurst, we came to Bee's for an early breakfast because they open at…read more7am. We got a breakfast burrito, ginger cookie, a coffee, and fresh squeezed orange juice to go. The burrito was simple but delicious. The cookie was really good - maybe one of the best ginger snap cookies I've had. The staff here were very nice and courteous and food came out fairly quickly. There's a lot of space for seating with cute retro decorations. We enjoyed our experience and came back for lunch the next day!

This place is on our must eat list whenever we are in the area! I know whatever I order will be…read morecooked and seasoned to perfection! I chose chicken and waffle. Perfectly fried chicken; just the right amount of tenderness, moistness with a well seasoned crust. Great on it's own. Elevated by the waffle, butter and syrup! The delicate layer of crunch on the waffle is inviting. Once you bite into it then you discover the fluffy goodness with a hint of cinnamon & vanilla inside. Great all by itself. Elevated with butter, syrup and chicken! Plus I went home with a jar of melon honey, yum! This honey has a very mellow, subtle taste. Not overpowering, perfect in tea. Service is always friendly and speedy. Just love the interior decor, with all the sewing machines and eclectic items.