Minkler Cash Store is a great place right out of history preserved exactly as it was when I first…read morewent there in 1977!! Mary is a beautiful soul, full of love, caring and spirit!! Mary has kept the history and the spirit of Minkler Cash Store alive!! If you ever get to Minkler, CA you must stop in at the Minkler Cash Store and say HEY to Mary and grab a tour of history full of love!!

What a magical store Mary runs. Felt like I was walking around in the past looking at merchandise,…read morehistorical toys, snack, and jewelry. If you want an experience not like any other walk on through.

A lil spot for gas, coffee and snacks! Great staff to make it all that much better! True country…read morestore

Nice little mini mart. They had sparkling water in metal bottles which I appreciate. Decent gas…read moreprice. Good place to stop coming out of Sequoia national park.

The place look like it was in mess with a rats in cockroaches. Workers were very rude to me. I just…read morewanted some help. They started like being very disrespectful towards me. Their fountain drinks did even work and the other worker was being disrespectful as hell whatever I say go to the people across the street through a tree like a fucking human I won't treat you like shit and I see this again go to the people across the street. They treat you like trash. I'll treat you with some fucking dignity.

Money transfer and check cashing as well as bill payment of all kind from utilities to credit card…read morepayment.

It's been almost ten years since I drove to the backside of Pine Flat but I remember that I most…read morecertainly would have run out of food and gas if I hadn't stopped here. Prices are fair especially considering the isolated location they had just about everything I could think of that you would need on a camping trip.

Go there often. Friendly staff, and good selection of food items, camping and boating items as well…read moreas personal items. I would like to see souvenir items. Maybe stickers and koozies with their name on it.

I've been returning to Lake Huntington for decades and having this mini-market in town has saved me…read moremany times. As most know, there are two stores in the area. I am happy to have them both. This is a very small mini-market/marina/gas-station store, so set your expectations on what you will find here. The big pluses of the Rancheria (AKA China Peak Marina) Mini Market are: + Friendly staff! (seriously always friendly with extra staff during prime times) + Longer, more-reliable hours + Fishing licenses and supplies + Good quality backup camping gear + Good beer + Plus the usual camp necessities of ice, milk, bacon, snacks...and 5 kinds of salsa! + The boat rental is OK too, but you need to reserve ahead, but that is for a different review. + Webcam of the lake and temp! The little bit longer story is that we had been suffering with cheap, leaking air mattresses for years. One year, one finally failed and I went to see what they had. They were a little pricey, but they were great and we still use them. They still stock a small supply of better quality necessities to save you a trip back to Fresno. Things to keep in mind about both stores: deliveries seem to arrive only 1-2 times per week for some things. Some days the fridge is pretty empty at both stores during prime season...next day, jackpot! Seems to have gotten worse over the Covid summer. If you are camping, don't let your ice run too low because both stores can run out. 5 stars is a bit much, but for a place that needs to stay in business with seasonal business, they are doing very well!

Had a pretty poor experience with this place. I feel as though the only reason they're in business…read moreis the proximity to the local campgrounds; otherwise, the selection is very over priced and the kayak quality is sub-par. Before I get into detail, I recommend first-time campers pass this place and go to the "general store" 1/3 mile up the road. They have a more diverse array of items at similar rates, and the kayak quality is far better, although at a bit more expensive rate. Now let me get into detail. My friends and I came here to rent some kayaks for the day, and explore what the lake had to offer. We ended up getting 1 single person kayak and 1 two person kayak. We came here because it was a little bit cheaper than the resort I had previously mentioned, but it turned out to be definitely not worth it. The total damage was $160 for a half day with kayaks on the lake. My first impression of the kayaks: they literally looked like they were made out of recycled water bottles. Sitting in the kayak, there seemed to be 1/8-1/4 of an inch separating me and the water. Some of my relatives rented their kayaks from the place next door and they seemed to be in better shape, with a little less wear and seemingly better frame/material. But that's not what earned this place a one-star review. As my friends and I walked to pick up our kayaks, two gentlemen seemed to be snickering at us. These gentlemen worked for this mini-mart and we're going to escort us to the kayak. As we approached them, one man looked at my friend and said "Hey, aren't you guys on the do not rent list?" and laughed off to his friend (obviously making a blatantly disgusting and racist remark to my middle eastern friend). Shocked, I didn't say anything and proceeded to grab a life jacket. These guys had a bad attitude and kept looking at us at in a weird way as they continued to joke to themselves. When I was applying sunscreen before I stepped in the kayak, I heard a "hey, if you keep on applying sunscreen like that, you'll stay single forever!" from one of the two gentlemen. I guess this wise crack was intended to make fun of my body, pretty immature for two 40 year olds. I would feel sorry for this business if those two gentlemen represent the owners and workers of this local business. These guys were absolutely disgusting and classless individuals. Overall, I suggest you trek 1/3 of a mile down the road, where if you are a minority, the chances of you being racially harassed are much slimmer.

It's the last place for gas before you enter the foothills and mountains. They have clean bathrooms…read moreand a decent selection of snacks and things, even an inflatable inner tube for Bass Lake.

The only gas station I fill up in before I head up the 41 into Coarsegold. Restrooms are clean and…read morea little pricey on the items, but it's a small shop in the middle of nowhere. Gas up and go. Today's snacks for the road: sugar free Red Bull and bbq flavored CornNuts!

This is a tourist town on the the of nowhere just outside a national park. You have to grade on a…read morecurve. Honestly the selection here is impressive, you've got just about everything you need to stock your RV or vacation cabin, and at prices that aren't bad. For context we geared lack of selection up here and bought our groceries in Visalia, where's there's not a "regular" grocery store. We could have saved time and just shopped here. Even for the beer and wine. We went a few times and everyone was really nice, helps to live in a beautiful place!

Warning - Prices are double a normal store, and not listed on their alcohol. Quite the rip off if I…read moredo say so myself, and the cashier had zero personal skills. $20 for a 6 pack of Mango Cart $25 for 1 LaMarca Champagne bottle $29 for a 12pk of Truly Seltzers $29 for a 10pk of General Sherman IPAs YIKES! All people in our party were pissed and said they will also not return.

Well, if you're reading this and you survived the drive up here, then you may as well stop in and…read moresay "Hello". Neat little spot to visit for a bite to eat and a cold soda. Definitely get the brisket sandwich, Yum! They bbq meat every day, it's always fresh and hot. Plenty of other food choices including vegan. Patio seating to enjoy the mountains. Staff is very friendly and courteous. Happy Trails and safe travels.

Delicious brisket nachos! $14! Enough for 2 people to share. The coleslaw on the chicken tacos was…read moreso good too, I can never decide what to order!

Fantastic diner in the foothills of Tollhouse, CA- about 35 mins from Clovis. They serve breakfast,…read morelunch and have wonderful Italian food for dinner (I think dinner service is only Wednesday to Sunday). Tollhouse Market has all kinds of family events as well. Check them out and support local!

I decided to take a short motorcycle ride through the hills and one of my favorite places to stop…read moreis at the Tollhouse Market and Grill. The ride up the hill is always relaxing and scenic, at times you can see wild turkeys and other wildlife, taking the old Millerton road you ride past a property that has Bison, Alpacas and Giraffes along with horses and cattle. A ride with a late breakfast was in order so after riding through the hills it was time to satisfy my biker appetite and dig into some delicious food. As you can see I chose a hearty meal something common but still appreciated. The restaurant was a buzz with other travelers and with the TV on and conversation wafting through the air the thought of my travels around the lower 48 states occupied my mind. The service was prompt (never an empty coffee cup) and even the proprietor shared the duty of checking the customers at the counter bar (he was very cool). The decor was reflective of the years gone by and I could identify myself with some of the items seen, always a nice touch. Be sure to travel and see the these small mom n pop business you gain much more than just a good meal, included is a view to the past and maybe just maybe a glimpse of yourself back in time.