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    The Red Caboose Cafe

    4.0 (260 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef barley soup
    Soo H.

    When I was a kid one of the things I wanted most for Christmas was a train set.  It was magical watching the train going around the Christmas tree.  I would watch in the morning and I would watch it in the dark at night. Now one of the things I look forward to is visiting King's Canyon.  After seeing the sequoia's we have dinner at Red Caboose Cafe.  I get to watch the trains run while our food is looking. There is a huge menu but I can't resist the honey fried chicken. Honey fried chicken had a crunchy batter with sweet honey flavor.  Chicken was tender and juicy.  Red Caboose Cafe is one of my fav places to get this style chicken. Tater tots had a crispy exterior and decious potato flavor. Beef barley soup had a delicious flavor from the beef, barley, carrot, and seasonings.  I have not seen this soup anywhere else. Roll was soft and had a tasty buttery flavor. Hospitality was excellent and everybody was treated like a regular.  I met the owner Teresa Claborn and she was very gracious with her time talking about the trains and nearby National Parks.  I look forward to visiting again to watch the trains run, trying more menu items, and enjoying the fine hospitality.

    Sinny S.

    The Red Caboose Cafe is a genuine local institution, offering consistently satisfying comfort food in a genuinely charming and family-friendly atmosphere. The four-star rating is for the generous portions, classic menu, and overall cozy vibe.I deduct one star because the food can occasionally be a bit heavy, and service can slow down noticeably during peak periods. In summary: A great, charming spot for a hearty meal and excellent value.

    Brunch with my Dad & Grandma Peggy.
    Crystal C.

    Good food, I ordered the blue burger with sweet potato fries. It was a nice spot for some family chit chat and the coffee was really good. My grandmother and dad had breakfast and it looked so good. Service was fast and our server was very kind. No issues on a Mother's Day remembering my Mama. Nice atmosphere get there early good food means big crowds.

    Nate M.

    The train theme is cool and there is a train track with a model train on it, hanging from the ceiling. I'm not sure if it currently works, but it did look cool. I ordered the Machaca breakfast plate with flour tortillas. If you've never had Machaca, it's tender shredded beef sautéed with peppers, onions, and mixed with eggs. Then you take that delicious mixture put it in a tortilla and enjoy! I had mine made with egg whites this time around and it was delicious. I really enjoyed the Serano peppers they used instead of bell peppers. If Serrano peppers are too hot for you can ask them to sub for bell peppers or just remove them all together. This plate came with a side of potatoes that were good, but a little on the salty side. I tried my wife's biscuits and gravy, and it was flavorless for me, but with a little S&P my wife enjoyed. Our server (Nellie?) was awesome! She was a super attentive and checked on us regularly. Making sure our waters and coffee were always full. The vibe here is OK, but it is a little red if you catch my drift. I'm not really a fan of eating breakfast while Fox News is blasting in the background. This won't affect my review rating, but if I can offer suggestion, leave the TVs on and the volume off. Maybe play some music instead of the news commentary? Just a thought.

    Interior view
    Michael G.

    Well all you beautiful folks I finally made the ride to par take in some truly great homemade food fare. Now what makes this place phenomenal ? Let me tell you. It's Melinda the waitress who makes you feel truly special the second that you step through the door. This fantastic person makes you feel like you're home. This establishment did an awesome job finding folks like Melinda to take care of those who visit this food place. The interior is like its name railroad oriented, even with a running train moving over head while you dine and enjoy some great food. If you enjoy fresh homemade food fare to include homemade pies come give this place a try. You all know how I feel about local businesses so do yourself a favor and stop by. SYOY

    Black Angus Country Fried Steak
    Rebecca M.

    The wait was reasonable especially considering it was Father's Day. The service was top tier... our drinks barely went down before they were filled again. The food was really good. The black angus chicken fried steak was so much better than the traditional country fried steak. Would definitely return again. The restaurant is decorated so cutely and had a train running around. Train decor throughout. Very clean restaurant.

    My avocado burger was missing avocado

    We stopped coming here a while back after what happened on two occasions: The first time, I asked for a coffee with hazelnut creamer, the waitress said she'd bring me some creamer shortly. We waited over 20 min for the creamer when we noticed she had left it at the kitchen counter. My boyfriend had to go pick it up himself and bring it to our table, but by then, my coffee had already gone cold. When the waitress finally came back to check on us, I asked for another coffee and she took another long time to bring it to our table. She also seemed annoyed that I had asked for another coffee. We gave them another chance and went back a few weekends after. This time I ordered an avocado burger. When my plate came out, I literally had to put the burger together. All the veggies were just strewn all over the plate. And of course, they forgot to add the avocado. When I told the waitress I was missing the avocado she simply brought me some slices in a small bowl. Same attitude as the previous waitress from the coffee incident. Like, sorry, but it's not my fault you guys are always understaffed that you can't provide decent service. Just save yourself the headaches and disappointments and go to Blossom Trail instead.

    Corned beef hash
    Roz C.

    Response to owner. Eggs over medium: Over-medium: Flipped and cooked longer on both sides, so the yolk is barely runny, but still jammy. What you serviced was over easy. Medium is to hardly have any runny yolk. Thanks for letting me know that the corned beef hash is not freshly prepared by Red Caboose. My assumption is that if offered (by a restaurant), there's actually corned beef lot mush mystery meat. And you see a golden TOP layer of hashbrown that fell apart. Not browned inside to "set". Thank you for acknowledging my concern. But I will not come back or recommend an establishment that offers canned corned beef hash and do not understand the difference between over easy, medium or hard eggs. I am not trying to be mean, but a private message would've been better rather responding defensively with excuses - it only makes matters worse.

    Alan C.

    Stopped in for dinner, as I was staying at an Airbnb in the area. The place was pretty busy, for a Thursday night. The restaurant was very bright and clean, and everybody was very friendly. I decided to have the pot roast. It came with a bowl of beef, barley soup, mashed potatoes with gravy, and green beans with bacon. The soup was delicious! A good amount of beef, the broth was delicious, and there was a lot of barley which I like. As has happened before,, I tore into it so fast I didn't get a picture. The pot roast was mostly successful. The pot roast itself was flavorful, and tender enough that I could cut it with a fork. The carrots were tender, the gravy was very good, and I really enjoyed the green beans with bacon. The reason I'm taking away a star, is because while the potatoes were delicious, they were only warm to cool at best. I don't know if they were sitting while they were preparing the rest of the meal. Also, on the pot roast, they didn't cook the onions all the way through. They tasted raw, and I didn't care for that. . The roll was also good, but it was a little bit tough. Other than those small things, the meal was still very good. The prices were a bit on the high-end, but reasonable for what I got. Also, they were nice enough to give a military/veterans discount. If I was in the area again, I would stop by. Thank you.

    Kari H.

    Finally went to The Red Caboose on academy, still cute with the train going around and around on the tracks!! Same friendly owner and staff was very kind and helpful!! Our breakfast was top notch...hot, flavorful and very large size omelets, pancakes etc. They kept the coffee coming too

    Bacon Blue Cheese Burger
    Rachel J.

    Had lunch here while working in the area as it was recommended by the locals. We really appreciated that they served beer since most diners don't, even if it wasn't particularly well priced. Not that it was expensive per se, it was just as expensive as any hipster bar, but lacked any atmosphere. The food was decent and the prices were just ok. The service was great though. Overall, it did its job providing sustenance, but at over $60 after tip for lunch for 2, it won't be a place I'll return any time soon. Again, average food that did its job, just not really worth the splurge of that cost ($60 is 3 hours of a fast food worker's life and nearly 4 hours of a minimum wage worker's life). If the food was higher quality or the prices were lower, it would easily be a place to go back to.

    Sausage Omelete
    Marc W.

    The place is a nice, above average breakfast spot located way out toward Sanger in Clovis. It's decorated with a bunch of cheesy patriotic type stuff, but it's nice enough. The food was great. I had a nice sized sausage omelette which came with country potatoes and I got the biscuits and gravy, which was a bit bland. The service was good even though the place was pretty packed. If I'm out there again, I'd go back.

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    3 years ago

    Always good. Try the Ruben. Friendly staff and clean bathrooms. Support the local guys!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent place for breakfast. Great food and friendly staff. Highly recommend the Belgian waffle with strawberries.

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    3 years ago

    In here weekly. Never a disappointment!! Oatmeal is the BOMB!!! GREAT COFFEE! Great location

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    2 years ago

    Worth our drive . This place was very very good. The service was awesome! Will eat there again.

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    4 years ago

    Classic hometown country meal spot. Mind your manners and this place will deliver if not exceed expectations.

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    4 years ago

    I got a Philly cheesesteak. It was perfect. I can't think of a better one ever and the fries were great.

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    4 years ago

    Solid comfort food every time. I've never had anything here that wasn't delicious! Vegan options also for your high maintenance friends.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food. I love the fish tacos great atmosphere and always a welcoming group there at the Red Caboose.

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    5 years ago

    How in the world do they get their biscuits to taste and feel like little clouds of heaven? Blew me away!

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    Love this place. It's one of our families go to breakfast restaurants. We've never had a bad experience. Service is great too.

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    Good food and service was excellent comfortable dining area and dining room sounds are low.

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    3 years ago

    My go to place for breakfast. Breakfasts are so fresh and delicious. My "go to" is the veggie omelette.....love it.

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    Waitresses friendly, great food ! Cute place neet decor Jerry loves their burger and I love the grilled chicken Breast dinner

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    Ask the Community - The Red Caboose Cafe

    What is their menu?

    They have a lot to offer on their menu.... but it's more important to know the TIMES of when you can get what they have on those menus. The cheeseburger was good, good fries. The kids meal pizza and spaghetti plates were good. The calzone is really… Read more

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    Bee’s Bakery Cafe

    Bee’s Bakery Cafe

    4.5
    (324 reviews)
    36.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Bee's Bakery Cafe is hands down one of the best breakfast spots around! I ordered the Sweet Heat…read moreBreakfast Burrito, and it was absolutely incredible. It was packed with fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned, and had just the right amount of kick. The homemade salsa paired perfectly with it and took the flavor to another level. I also tried the steak, eggs, biscuit, and potatoes, and everything was cooked to perfection. The steak was tender and flavorful, the eggs were spot on, the biscuit was fresh and buttery, and the potatoes were crispy and delicious. The service was friendly, fast, and welcoming, and the atmosphere made you feel right at home. It's clear they take pride in serving high-quality food and providing excellent customer service. If you're looking for an outstanding breakfast with generous portions and amazing flavor, Bee's Bakery Cafe is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

    I don't usually post things like this, but I feel like I need to share my experience…read more I've been a regular customer at this coffee shop for months. I used to go almost every day, I've supported them consistently, bought drinks and beans there regularly, and it was part of my daily routine during a really difficult time in my life. My usual drink isn't available on their online ordering system, so I've always called ahead to place my order. That has never been an issue before. They knew my order so well that they referred to it as "the Amy Special," and there were times my drink was prepared ahead of time for me to pick up when I arrived. Today I called to place my usual order. I was told the person on the phone was the owner, and I was told they had been discussing my drink and that it was "very unusual," and that I would need to come in to order instead. I asked for clarification because I've always ordered the same way for months. I was told again that I would need to come in, and that my drink was too complicated to order over the phone. I explained that I've been ordering this drink the same way for a long time and that I've always been able to call it in before. After I said I was going through a hard time and wasn't really up for coming in, the call ended. When I called back, the phone was hung up on multiple times before I was able to briefly speak with someone again. When I did finally speak with someone I recognized, my reaction was emotional because I was confused and hurt by what was happening, and the interaction didn't feel like the experience I had come to expect from them. What I'm upset about is not that a business can change how they operate. What I'm upset about is that there was no clear communication that a policy had changed, and no explanation that made sense of why something that had been routine for months was suddenly not allowed. I'm sharing this because I genuinely thought I had a good relationship with this place as a customer, and today's experience didn't reflect that. This was a place I supported daily for a long time, and it became part of my routine during a period of my life when it genuinely mattered more than people probably realize. That's why today's experience felt so disappointing and hard to process.

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    Front entrance
    Pork Belly Hash
    Pork Belly Hash
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    Mixed berry danish
    Clouds Rest Coffee

    Clouds Rest Coffee

    4.6
    (496 reviews)
    36.6 mi
    $

    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!

    I visited Cloud Rest Coffee and had a mixed experience. I tried the vanilla latte and cappuccino,…read moreand both were a bit disappointing for my taste. They were too sweet, and the coffee flavor felt very light -- almost lost behind the milk and syrup. If you enjoy sweeter, milder drinks, this place might work for you. But if you're looking for a stronger, more noticeable coffee taste, it may not be the best choice. Overall, it's a nice spot, but the coffee itself didn't really stand out to me.

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    Iced latte was great, happy it wasn't too sweet
    Iced latte was great, happy it wasn't too sweet
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    Inside
    Great stop for a quick refuel!

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    Great stop for a quick refuel!
    Brick and Stone Coffee

    Brick and Stone Coffee

    4.1
    (20 reviews)
    15.8 mi

    2/25/26 Been…read morewanting to check this place out!! Arrived! Greeted! Waited in line. Calm atmosphere with nice music playing. Plenty of inside seating and outside really also. Safe and clean! Great atmosphere! Small wait. Ordered their Collagen Crush Latte that sounded Great and bought pumpkin bread on display that looked great too! The worker was kind and said the Collagen Crush Latte is popular, but recommences to add flavor to make it better. Asked if SF vanilla would be good?? She said yes. Got that and their popular "sweet" pumpkin bread that they sell out of. Paid for it and waited until it was ready. Drink received shortly later with a smile from worker. Tasty GREAT drink, love that benefits of it and dinner looks Great for later too!! I'll add it then. Highly recommended! Dinner!! Split the pumpkin bread and it was GREAT! Perfect sweetness & mother Really enjoyed her 1/2 too!! They deserve every star!

    I am just concerned about places that do not have prices displayed. I realized that when I got my…read morebill for $16.35 for a small specialty coffee and breakfast sandwich. And of course, who wants to ask the prices of something. They kinda put you in an uncomfortable position to ask the prices at the register when you have people behind you. And it's coffee, not sense to not display the prices. Only one reason behind not displaying prices, that's to constantly change them, and not for the better of the customer lol

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    Snickerdoodle Matcha (Oat Milk)
    Snickerdoodle Matcha (Oat Milk)
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    Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats (Complimentary Banana)
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    Indoor seating
    The Mug

    The Mug

    4.5
    (395 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$

    I've been coming to The Mug for years, and it's one of my favorite spots in the 559 area. It's…read moreperfect for studying or working, with plenty of seating and a cozy atmosphere. The food and desserts are great plus the staff are very nice. I recently tried the cinnamon roll coffee cake, which was super moist, fresh, and delicious. Their coffee is also top-notch; the Funky Monkey (white chocolate mocha with peanut butter and banana) is my go-to, and the large size packs four shots of espresso, which is perfect if you like a strong coffee. Overall, The Mug consistently delivers great drinks, tasty treats, and a welcoming environment. I highly recommend checking it out!

    1/30/26 An update…read moreis overdue!! Getting dinner and a drink to enjoy now! Ordered on their app for pick up Funky Monkey & Banana Crumb Cake. Paid for it there, it sent notification of when it would be ready and sent to pick it up! Arrived. Small wait. Greeted and received Banana Crumb Cake while Chunky Monkey was made fresh! Received it shortly later she worker was kind. Said for made too much so she just gave me a large. Received drink with good weekend wishes!! GREAT! Very nice inside. Calm , relaxed environment with music playing. Lots of seating available. Tables, chairs & bar-likr seating. Great service, REALLY DELICIOUS Chunky Monkey!! WOW! Flavorful! Banana Crumb Cake looks Great for dinner too! I'll add it after having it later! Highly recommended!! Convenience ordering on their app too!! Dinner! Order split!! More GREATNESS! DELICIOUS Banana Crumb Cake 1/2 for dinner! They deserve every star!!

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    Lg Funky Monkey
    Espresso is terrible. STAY AWAY!
    Espresso is terrible. STAY AWAY!
    The absolute best cinnamon roll cake!

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    The absolute best cinnamon roll cake!

    The Red Caboose Cafe - cafes - Updated July 2026

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