MEAN LEWS BBQ -- Sonora, CA…read more Last night, my friend Dan told me about this amazing barbecue spot, so we hopped in the car and drove an hour and a half to check it out. Let me tell you... it was worth every mile! We arrived about 15 minutes before closing, and I honestly expected everyone to be ready to shut things down. Instead, the owners and their staff welcomed us with so much kindness and genuine warmth. It immediately felt like we were walking into someone's home rather than a restaurant. And get this -- they even welcomed my little Wiener dog! That kind of hospitality says a lot about a place. It was such a comfortable, family-oriented atmosphere. Now... LET'S TALK ABOUT THE FOOD! Everything was absolutely incredible. We had beef ribs, brisket, pulled pork, a loaded baked potato that was OUT OF THIS WORLD, potato salad, and delicious cornbread -- and that's just scratching the surface! The portions were generous, everything was packed with flavor, and you could tell the food was made with care. It wasn't just barbecue; it was the kind of meal that makes you sit back afterward and say, "Yep... that was worth the drive." A HUGE thank-you to everyone at MEAN LEWS BBQ in Sonora for making us feel so welcome, especially when we arrived so close to closing. Your kindness, hospitality, family atmosphere, and AMAZING food did not go unnoticed. Mean Lews BBQ -- Sonora, California Open Fridays & Saturdays If you're anywhere nearby -- GO! Take your family. Take your friends. Take the drive. You will NOT regret it! They definitely show up and show out! Thank you again, Mean Lews BBQ! We'll absolutely be back!

I've lived nearby but haven't stopped in until recently. Service was very friendly to both me and…read moremy husband as well as every other patron we saw come in while we were there. The inside was clean and had a very cozy feeling, with plenty of seats available when we arrived (around 11:45 on a Saturday). After browsing the menu, we decided on The Motherlode. I simply couldn't decide what I wanted to try and this covered just about everything lol It comes with chicken, two beef ribs, pork ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and your choice of four sides! We chose mac and cheese (x2), coleslaw, and beans as our sides. Everything was delicious! I truly had zero complaints on anything that we got. Definitely a one of its kind place for the area it's in and will absolutely be back!

Love love love this place! The staff are friendly and always smiling! They are helpful. The food is…read moreso tasty and yummy! Hands down amazing pizza and ice cream! I love the fresh produce and meats are packaged by their butcher. Big plus. While staying in Twain Harte I came to this market several times. They have fresh pastries and salads. The ambiance is clean and the place is well taken care of. I will most definitely be coming back every time I am in the area.

I've been here in the past it's lovely! It is technically a market but they have desserts galore…read moreand sandwiches hot and cold at their deli! They have lots of cheesecake too which is always a win. The atmosphere is nice because it's so close to get to from you just walk right in and you're there. The service is wonderful every time I have been! They work VERY hard on their desserts and you can tell by the first bite! They're also good at helping you select something off their menu because there are so many options! The wait time is about average because they're a hot spot for delicious food and treats! Today I got one of the most popular things on the menu- The Cheddar Cheeseburger-very juicy but not greasy which I love. The French fries- extremely good as well and pair perfectly with a side of their ranch which tastes home made!

We came here for the first time and were throroughly impressed with the food quality and incredible…read moreservice. We will definitely return. Keep up the great job!

They've done it again! They somehow keep getting better and better. I unfortunately moved quite a…read moreways away, so I hadn't been back in a while, but I was really craving it. I got the Richwich -- amazing, it's a buffalo chicken sandwich with a burger patty . Greatest sandwich I've ever had! Their milkshakes are always top tier, and their customer service is even better. The owners are super cool -- they'll chat you up! The owners mentioned wing night, so we came back a few days later for wings, and they did not disappoint! I got the buffalo and the Thai sweet chili -- made an absolute mess eating those wings! Great flavor, perfectly cooked, and I even bought more for lunch the next day (they reheat perfectly). They do wings every other Monday, and I think I have to make it a regular thing now. I would leave a photo on the review but I can never wait to take a picture second food arrives at the table I'm digging in. 100,000/10! Love this place!

Another bbq on the patio. Great tri-tip and cold beer! Staff is pumping out the sandwiches.read more

We went to support my wife friend vending stall at the coyote festival. I made my way to this Cafe…read morefor some beer and iced coffee. Beer was nice and cold. Iced coffee was iced all the way to the top. Should have said light ice. Almost 8 dollar iced coffee wasnt worth the price. Just the convenience of it. Service was great ambiance was lovely place was full of life and its surroundings.

The most Ma & Pa shop I've ever seen in the best way!! The dishes were made with nothing but love…read moreand quality ingredients and everything I ate was the best I've had of its kind. I got the chicken fried steak (perfect amount of breading and very flavorful with the gravy), breakfast potatoes (so crispy and delicious, comes with onions and bell peppers), and shared the banana pancakes. They were the best banana pancakes I've ever had!!! Banana slices were throughout the batter so it wasn't just throw some slices on banana on the top with a plain vanilla mix. They were so good. The service is slow but they really care about your order/modifications. They fixed my order before I even had a chance to tell them. They even brought us oopsy eggs that they made extra of. I loved this place. Can't wait to be back!

I just spent a quick weekend in Coulterville, and looked up breakfast spots nearby on Sunday…read moremorning. This place looked promising so I went for it. I arrived a few minutes before they opened, so sat outside with my dog. At opening time, a women (I believe one of the owners) opened the front door with TWO big pieces of bacon in her hands, and excitedly asked if she could give them to my dog! Already blown away by the kindness and hospitality, I of course said 'yes' and my dog was in heaven. The inside looked cozy and inviting, but I sat outside (dog) and ordered the smoked corned beef hash and an orange juice. Not long after, a gentleman came out with the food (I believe he is the other owner) and it looked amazing! The plate was loaded, it came with two perfectly cooked eggs on top and an aioli drizzle that was so tasty. On top of all this, the meal included one of their scratch made biscuits, and the owner/chef gave me some of their gravy to try, on the house! Both the corned beef hash and the biscuit were hands down the best I've ever had. The breakfast potatoes were also cooked to perfection. The portion was almost enough for two people it was so generous. The only thing that would have made the experience 110% would have been fresh squeezed orange juice, but that's just cause I love fresh OJ. I (and my dog) ate like royalty and were treated to the best service I've experienced in a long time. I can't wait to find myself in the Coulterville area again, because I'm sure the rest of The Copperpot's menu is equally delicious, and the people there are the best.

I have been coming here with my husband and friends for many years and each visit is better than…read morethe last! Columbia Kate's Teahouse is the perfect place for a tea party. It's a family run business and the service is always great, with helpful recommendations and daily specials. We love the fresh made scones, chicken pot pie, tea sandwiches, and they have such a great selection of hot/iced/decaf teas! Their lavender lemonades and Arnold palmers are also delicious if you're looking for something different from brewed tea. I will always recommend coming here for birthdays or special occasions as indoor or outdoor seating. Make the most of your trip and check out some other local spots after a delicious brunch at Columbia Kate's teahouse!

Great service, yummy food, and great tea. I've been here many times and it's always consistently…read moregood. This tea experience is always worth it and reasonably priced. I always get the Chichén pot pie which is creamy and crispy and the Kate's Tea ($34) it comes with a pot of hot, scone with toppings. Tea sandwich trio, a house salad and a 1/2 dessert. They serve it in courses which allows you to enjoy each item individually. The family that owns it is very sweet, it's great seeing family owned businesses!

Great food for take out. I like the hot and sour soup. The restaurant is elegant and clean. During…read moredinner time, there's a wait time, because there's only one server and a small kitchen staff.

Food tastes fresh. Service was good. Everything was hot and had good flavor... didn't taste like…read morefrozen food... definitely worth trying considering Chinese food options are very few in this town. Everything was hot and the waitress was pleasant.. for the area its good... you could expect something better perhaps in the city but for around here this is good.. place was clean and organized.. give it a shot.

Iv been waiting to try this place every time I want to order DoorDash it's closed. Finally got an…read moreorder in today. 130$ for all including delivery Ordered 2 pulled pork sandwiches Pork is very salty Brisket sandwich Has a funny plastic taste, lots of fat Only received one bun as the meat is on the side I'm assuming so it doesn't get soggy. Which is great as long as you give the bun for it 1/2 rack ribs Ok, not great Mac and cheese 3 out of 5 Cole slaw didn't try yet Baked beans 3 out of 5 Will not try again So sorry I really wanted to love it

Ambiance was great - Service was phenomenal and the cook…read morecame out to visit us. Plus he hooked us up with extra food and had us try the shrimp. Shrimp was amazing and I wish I ordered that. - No sausages available on their menu - Bomb brisket just fatty which comes with the territory. Flavorful tender delicious perfectly cooked and needed no sauce. - Pricing was good - Mac n cheese tasted fine. For me I was just sad to see that it was not creamy and did not come with the browned cheese on top (personal preference) - Refrigerated sides all pre-portioned in containers. - Queso dip had good flavor but a weird consistency. Chips were good! - Not a fan of the cold out of the fridge BBQ sauces. Only 2 sauce options tasted of a mixture between Tabasco and sugar, spicy was not spicy. Both seem mild one just has less sugar. Just not my style of sauce as I'm trained to love sweet & spicy baby rays lol - Deviled egg potato salad was sweet and a little thin. Was white so I feel like no cooked yolks were in there. Tasted fine. - Boneless st Louis style ribs was a first Thanks for reading!!!