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    The Red Caboose Cafe

    4.0 (264 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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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.

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    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.

    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.

    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.

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    2 years ago

    Yummy food, great service and affordable prices. My toddler loved the train that drove around the track.

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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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    4 years ago

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

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    5 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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    3 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

    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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    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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    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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    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… 

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    Bee’s Bakery Cafe

    4.5(344 reviews)
    36.7 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    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!

    Sweet place, first word that comes to mind is disjointed. Lots of employees, lots of staring into…read morecomputers and milling about. Not much actual service. There was a short line when we arrived. It took about 16 minutes just to order 2 cappuccinos and 2 pastries. The coffees too another 5 minutes . The line is longer as i wrote this review. Not sure who the manager is but I don't see a lot of managing the line occurring. We went the next day because the other bakery i. Town served stale blueberry muffins and the barrister wasn't working. This time at Bees, there was no line. But it still took more than ten minutes to get our cappuccino. The cheese Danish were made from puff pastry sheets that are sold frozen and they were filled with a tasty but sparse cheese filling. I went from three stars to two. Not worth the price (2 danish and 2 large cappuccino ($22)

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    Front entrance

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    Pork Belly Hash

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    Clouds Rest Coffee - Inside Clouds Rest Coffee

    Clouds Rest Coffee

    4.6(502 reviews)
    36.6 mi
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    We stopped by this little coffee shop while visiting Yosemite. It's a very small, cozy place with…read morereally good coffee. I had a cappuccino with half and half and lavender syrup, and it was delicious perfectly made, with a really nice flavor and aroma. Definitely one of those places I would recommend for a good cup of coffee. The only downside is that they are closed on Sundays. Otherwise, great little coffee spot and definitely worth stopping by!

    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.

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    Clouds Rest Coffee - 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

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    Harvest Garden Cafe - Order counter as you walk in the front door

    Harvest Garden Cafe

    4.9(80 reviews)
    26.6 mi

    To begin with, they do a ton of decorating, it's an everywhere, a bit much I'd say…read more It's summer and it was a bit warm inside. They did quite a bit of to go orders. They were a little on the slow side. Getting our drink and food orders and it took a bit longer to get our food BUT wait! The food is amazing! I had the Italiano penini, spelled wrong? OMG was it ever awesome! It was nice not to always have fries and this place get several options and no fries on the menu! Staff was great and welcoming and made us feel welcome. I thought their prices were a bit high until I tried their food, yup it's worth the price! Looking forward to going back......many times!

    We were there a bit before closing, but they still made us a fantastic dinner…read more Cashier was incredibly friendly and informative. - Chicken Pesto Panini: nice mix of flavors. Well prepared chicken breast. Not overly oily like some pesto / paninis can be. The vinaigrette dip brings it over the top. - French dip: tender and flavorful meat served on a lightly crispy bread that was warm and soft inside. The flavor was so complex and good that you did not need the au jus sauce - though that was good also. - Baked beans have a nice kick to them. Recommend topping with feta cheese. Plenty of parking. Room off the side for the kids to play / burn some energy. Quaint interior. Love the decor.

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    Harvest Garden Cafe - Comfy couches and sitting area throughout

    Comfy couches and sitting area throughout

    Harvest Garden Cafe - Light open and airy, extremely homey for its location.

    Light open and airy, extremely homey for its location.

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    Hot Rod Willy's Pizza - That cheese pull

    Hot Rod Willy's Pizza

    4.8(217 reviews)
    12.6 mi
    •$$

    My boyfriend and I were in Fresno yesterday and were trying to figure out where to eat when we came…read moreacross Hot Rod Willys Pizza. We decided to give it a try, and we definitely do not regret it! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted right away and everyone was super friendly. They took the time to go over the menu with us, which we really appreciated since it was our first time there. We ordered two personal Chicago deep-dish pizzas -- he got the All Meat and I got the Combination. Both were absolutely phenomenal! Everything had so much flavor, the crust was PERFECT, and the cheese was CHEESING. Seriously, every bite was delicious! The location itself was a little smaller than I expected, so if you're planning to dine in, just keep that in mind. There are no restrooms and they have bottled sodas rather than a fountain, but honestly, neither bothered us at all. We were there for the pizza, and it did NOT disappoint! Between the friendly service and the amazing pizza, we're so glad we came across this place. Definitely some of the best pizza we've had in a while, and we'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Fresno!

    This spot has been on my list and OMG. So dang good!!! We…read moredined on the patio seating an hour and half before they closed. This place is booming and we knew the pizza was going to HIT. We ordered two personal pizzas, wings and a Coke. Expensive but worth it! $60 total Chicago combination Detroit veggie added pesto, jalapeños and fresh mushrooms. When I say so GOOD. Next time you want some good pizza go here please!!

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    Hot Rod Willy's Pizza - You can watch the pizzas in the oven!

    You can watch the pizzas in the oven!

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    Chicago deep dish

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