My grilled chicken salad far exceeded expectations. Fresh lettuce, tasty chicken and homemade ranch dressing. My husband said the Philly Cheesesteak was the best he has had in years. So good! read more

We are spending the weekend in Oakhurst for the first time. We went to the Fall Festival, Fresno Flats Museum and other little places in Oakhurst. We found Yosemite Buns and Shakes by accident. It was late (8:45pm), Saturday evening and not too crowded. What a pleasant surprise! First, it's right off the main Hwy that goes through the middle of the town. There's other name brand restaurants here as well, but we like to try the local digs. YBS closes at 9, but the sit down area was closed earlier. We had to go through drive thru. The guy at the window was very nice (seemed like the owner) and responsive to our requests. The building is a nice size and well lit up. The prices were excellent for what we ordered. Usually this means the food is average, but lo and behold it was really good! The zucchini sticks were fried, not burnt. The ranch it came with was really good. Could have been house ranch. Regardless, it went well with the fries as well. We had chicken strips, again fried and not burnt. Good job, YBS! They had a cheeseburger special which my son wanted and he loved the hamburger and fries. The fries are crinkle cut and perfectly cooked. Again, fried but not burnt. All together we were VERY happy that they took the time to make our food perfectly, especially since they were closing in 15 minutes and could have just closed it out with old food to the last customer. Again, thanks YBS! As I was ready to leave, I thanked him for being so nice and let him know we chose his place over the national well known restaurants. He said "Thank you so much! A lot of places are going out of business and it's been slow for us." I told him it's all in the food, my friend. Make it worth the money from AM to PM and people will come. When we got back to our VRBO we enjoyed our feast. Please support this local business. My experience is that this little local place is well worth your patronage. The people are nice, the food good, and the prices fair. They've only been owners for a year but they make the food fresh for you. The menu is big with lots of choices. Good place, good eats. Enjoy! read more

Excellent customer service, very kind people, decent food if you're in the mood for something deep-fried. Wish they didn't have the AI posters outside but overall it's an excellent pit stop for a meal before Yosemite with a drive-thru that isn't one of the major chains. read more

Went right after the name change and again recently. Night and day people! Fast, tasty, reasonably priced and very clean. Please support! Delicious! read more

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Fries are perfectly crispy, shakes are everything you'd hope they'd be. I missed butterfinger McFlurry's and their shake took me right back to the good ole days. Definitely stop by for some yummy fried food and late night eats! read more

Not sure what was up with the previous posters but our food was fast and tasty. The pastrami sandwich was ample. My wife would have liked more pickles. Chicken sandwich was good. The shredded lettuce made for a texture issue for Princess Buttercup. Her Oreo shake was "straight fire." The boy would have liked the peppers to be diced smaller. He liked the taste. The burger was fine. Plenty of seating. Price was good. It's bus your own so keep that in mind when tipping. read more

Yosemite Buns and Shakes - Oreo shake - Burgers Near Me - Oakhurst, California

I used to stop at Petes all the time on our way back from Bass Lake for their zucchini fries. I know Pete went out of business, but I hope the new place was just a new name. Sadly, the zucchini fries are no longer freshly made. They are tiny compared to what you used to get And they're just prepackaged frozen zucchini fries. Service was quick. They did clean up the place a bit, but the quality of food and costs probably means I won't be coming back. read more

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Large portions, delicious burgers!! Fries are good, not the best but good. Shakes are mid and nothing special. Cashier that took our order was nice. Only downside is they only have all gender bathrooms. I do not care for all gender bathrooms because as a female, I do not want to share with men to stand to pee and often miss. I would recommend one all gender and one for females only. read more

Does this look like a 15.00 sandwich? HIGHLY Processed composite "Turkey" meat on cheap white bread. Never again. read more

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Loved the shakes, but the inconsistent hours are a letdown. Roots and Rye has a cool vibe and the shake I had was phenomenal. But don't trust their schedule online--I tried to go back the next day and they had closed up shop two hours before their actual closing time. Very disappointing to deal with that kind of unreliability when you're craving a spot. Great food, but a gamble on whether they'll actually be open. read more

Yosemite Buns and Shakes - Burgers Near Me - Oakhurst, California

We did the drive thru, and as much as I was excited to try the pastrami sandwich, our interaction over the intercom was not good for a first impression. We were the only ones in the drive thru, as the gal was just brusque, not welcoming at just wanted to get our order and be done. We needed time to look, and that seemed to be inconvenient to her. We did expect to have a bit of a wait as we read that items were made to order so it wasn't a surprise. When the gal shoved the pay pad out at us so my hubby couldn't reach it insisting 'it's asking you a question' I'd already decided she wasn't getting a tip. She ended up being just rude. I'd rate the window service a -2. She opened her window and said "Cash or card?" No greeting, no smile, nothing. "Do the poppers come with a dip like ranch?" "Oh did you want some?" "Yes" She brought one dip for two orders. "Can we get two dips for the orders?" "Oh did you want another one?" No smile, nothing. We drove off sort of in awe that she works in any sort of service position, deciding we wouldn't be back. Until we tied one go the jalapeño poppers. WOW! they are amazing! Fresh out of the fryer, clearly. They were hot, crispy and so very tasty. The jalapeño wasn't too spicy for this e who can't do spice with enough bite to remind you what's you're munching on. They were almost gone before we got back to the house. That was because she only gave us one order and they are VERY small orders. The shakes are phenomenal. The banana was actually banana! The fruit, not flavoring made the banana shake a complete win. I might have to go back....but only for a shake. And NOT the drive thru. Hoping the same gal would not be at the counter inside. The stormy sandwiches were just so so. Fairly small for the price, yes, they were freshly made... But the pastrami had a lot of gristle in it and they just seemed greasier than your average pastrami. This was a pretty sad experience, and Oakhurst can definitely use a good drive-through that isn't a chain. Definitely need to change out the and happy, and smiling gal at the window. read more

It's honestly a nice atmosphere in here. Food came hot. Order was right. Lady who worked the cashier went above and beyond and was very nice. Only 4 stars since the taste was just alright, but much better than other places to eat in the area. read more

My first time here since they opened. I had the avocado burger combo with krinkle fries and brewed ice tea. Service was fast and friendly and reasonably priced. Only 4 customers when I was there. The place was shiny and new and very clean. Burger was tasty and fries were perfect! Tea was good too, I hate when places have no options besides sodas! Brewed tea is a great healthy option. Give them a chance! It's certainly not their fault Pete's is gone! We've recently lost two other fast food in town. Be nice or you may end up driving 45 minutes. read more

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Amazing shakes and friendly service! Pastrami was a bit too salty but everything else was amazing! read more

Positives first - great fries. Cool ice cream options, but didn't try them. Negatives. Smash burgers are in no sense a smash burger. They aren't bad... but the meat has zero texture and the consistency is mushy. No crisp. Call them a burger. People will be less disappointed. read more

Pulled up like "we just need ice cream." Left like "put this in the group chat immediately." The late-night hours are the bait. The food is the trap. In a good way. We came for a cone because everything else was closed and our standards were low. Like underground low. And then this place said "actually, have you considered joy?" The fish sandwich hit way harder than it had any right to. Crispy outside. Flaky inside. Not oily. Not fishy. Just clean. The bun is soft and warm like it's trying to be comforting on purpose. Tartar sauce tastes like someone seasoned it, not like it came from a sad packet. It's giving "I only came for dessert" and then accidentally ate dinner too. The soft serve cone is AMAZING. Creamy. Smooth. No icy weirdness. No chalky aftertaste. Swirled high like they were showing off. It melts at the perfect speed so you have to lock in. You know the deal. One second you're cute. Next second it's dripping down your hand and you're pretending it's fine. This cone had me standing in the parking lot like a kid who just got a gold star. Now the strawberry malt shake. Outstanding. Thick enough to make the straw fight for its life. Real strawberry flavor. Malt coming through like an old-school soda fountain. The Reese's in the shake is the jump scare. In a good way. Random crunchy hits. Little chocolate-peanut butter surprises. Every sip is different. It's basically a slot machine. And I kept winning. Service was the real "whoa." Friendly. Fast. Warm. No attitude. No "we're closing soon" energy. The kind of service that makes you feel like you're at your cousin's spot and they want you to leave happy. Honestly, it felt like McDonald's before McDonald's became a corporate universe. Like back when the mascot was a guy in a paper hat who cared. If you're in Yosemite and it's late and you want something sweet, this is the move. If you're not hungry, you will be. If you're hungry, you're about to be grateful. It's giving... Stranger Things Scoops Ahoy if they served fish sandwiches and had better vibes read more

The service was terrible. The food tasted good but we left feeling scammed. I paid $15 for a sourdough melt which came with one slice of cheese and a measly amount of onions. The place looks nice but looks can be deceiving. read more

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The locals that loved Pete are giving less stars because they miss Pete....thats not fair. We actually didn't like Pete's and stopped going pre-Covid. His reaction to COVID regulations made us stop all together. We went to Buns and Shakes today and it was terrific. We shared a burger and zucchini fries and they were terrific. The front cashier was so sweet! The food was fresh made and hot. The dining room was very clean and the table tops are adorable. We'll be back! read more

Yosemite Buns and Shakes - Cheeseburger and zucchini fries - Burgers Near Me - Oakhurst, California

This place is overpriced. It costs a dollar to add cheese to your burger. We paid $40 for one smash burger double and one single with cheese combo. It's not worth it at all plus smells bad inside the restaurant. Grade -0 read more

Yosemite Buns and Shakes - Burgers Near Me - Oakhurst, California

First time to visit Yosemite! We ordered the Yosemite burger with cheese and Philly cheesesteak to go and sent straight to the Tunnel View Point... Ahhh... so delish with a great view- Bridal Veil Falls..magnificent! We just love local restaurants! read more

I am writing this to warn others about the deceptive pricing and lack of transparency at this establishment. During my recent visit, I was charged for an onion ring upgrade and a "non-cash adjustment" fee, neither of which were explicitly mentioned or disclosed at the time of order. The food and portions were nothing to write home about, especially for a meal that cost nearly $25. The onion rings were dull and flavorless, and the drink and ice cream cone were reminiscent of children's sizing. To make matters worse, the employee taking my order didn't even know the portion size for a side of ranch, and was so soft-spoken I had to ask him to repeat himself multiple times. What I will give them credit for is that their basic cheeseburger and soft serve vanilla ice cream cone were decent. I think this restaurant is, unfortunately, more of a tourist trap that's exploiting the word "Yosemite" in their establishment's name. The drive-thru window is also heavily tinted, which creates a literal barrier to transparency. While the cheeseburger and ice cream cone were okay, it wasn't worth the price or the shady business practices. It's not about the dollar amount; it's about the principle of honesty. I will not be returning. read more

The restaurant was spacious and lots of tables and chairs. The lady at the front was very nice and welcoming. I'm not sure why this has so many bad reviews but the food was so good and this was our first time here. We will definitely come back next time we are in the area again. I got the #1 with chili cheese fries, everything was fresh and met my expectations. My partner got a crispy chicken sandwich and the chicken tasted so good and clean , the batter was perfect and the onion rings were great also. read more

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I like most locals miss the OLD Pete's Place... The Original one not the Pete's that was bought from the old Pete's! I decided to drive thru on my way home to Bass Lake and just got onion rings. The rings were like most fast food places but never before have I paid $8.00 for 8 onion rings. I realize how expensive things are these days but I can't afford to pay these prices. I am sure many locals will feel the same way since many of us are on fixed incomes! Maybe I will try and save up enough money to eat a meal there to see what the food is really like. I wish the owners luck and hope they can make a go of it, I just wish I could afford to support them. read more

This place is my go to spot for a great burger. I've been here several times, and the Western Burger never disappoints. It's always fresh, flavorful, and definitely better than the other fast food options nearby. This time I also ordered the chili cheese fries and an Oreo shake, and both were excellent. The service is consistently great, and you can tell the staff works hard. I really appreciate the effort they put in every time. My pictures aren't the best as it's very dark but don't let the pictures stop you from trying it. read more

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We tried this for an early lunch on a weekend. The service was fast and there was plenty of seating. We tried a blt, fries, 2 different kinds of shakes, and a Philly cheesesteak. Prices were reasonable and everything was tasty. Love that it has late hours, unlike many other local places. read more

Burgers are small and mine came out tasting like burnt charcoal. I miss the old Pete's when they had the best zucchini and they actually cared about their customers. read more

Poor service and management. Condescending and rude to our entire group. All we did was mention that their American flags were improperly displayed. read more

This is a NEW restaurant in an older, already established location with a drive thru. It's bright colors are welcoming and place is big and roomy so you don't have to hear your neighbors conversations. I met owner Mohamed before he opened and he was a very kind and friendly man. He promised if I came back when they opened he'd make me a delicious meal. Well...he kept his word! My daughter ordered some of her favs, pastrami, jalapeno poppers, chili cheese fries and sodas to wash it all down with. Pastrami was delicious. It was slightly charred on the grill which was unique than the traditional way and it was amazing with lots of crunchy bits, YUM! Chili cheese fries were loaded with chili and cheese and smothered in every knook and cranny so each bite was dripping in flavors. Fries were crispy, fluffy and perfectly seasoned. Jalapeno poppers came 6 in an order. When you bite into one you immediately notice that the jalapenos were diced inside which we love because you're not pulling off the jalapeno from the cheese or the crispy crust so when you dip it into that luscious ranch dressing each bite is a perfect bite of all the flavors. Now some people don't care about drink brands but for me I'm happy if anyone carries Dr Pepper/Diet and they carry it along with other Pepsi products. Now the menu has a large variety of burgers, dogs, sandwiches, salad's to fish and chips. There's a good variety of kid's meals not to mention a big selection of ice creams. That's right ice cream sundaes, banana splits, cones including swirl, dipped and shakes! This place was busy and everyone seemed to leave happy as did we. For only being open 2 day's Mohamed, you're doing a great job and I can't wait to try more delicious food! read more

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We stopped for a late night treat because it was my son's birthday. We were visiting from out of state and this was like the only thing open. Ice cream was more like frozen milk. Felt kinda pricey. We arrived at 9 and the sign said they closed at 10. They were mopping and had already locked the door. Find somewhere else. read more

We were the 2nd car in the drive through and waited almost 10 min for the person in front of us to order and we ordered and waited another 15 min to get our food just for our order to be completely wrong????? The parking lot wasn't even full so what's the excuse???? Is it a one man show wtf? This isn't the first time we have been there and experienced this place messing up our order I figured I try one more time and yea not impressed at all it's not rocket science or is it???? read more

First off the double burger was amazing. Cooked to perfection and HUGE. Secondly, it is as clean as ever - we dined in and the entire place- quiet, clean and lastly the employees were all so friendly. This was the best experience in the area. Please go! read more

Delicious. Laura was great helping us out. Delicious burger. Was ready and fresh in a few moments. Kitchen looked really clean. I had the OG Yosemite Burger and no issue upgrading to zucchini. She dropped off a ranch right away! Awesome food, awesome service, awesome place! Thanks Yosemite Buns and Shakes!! read more

The location is very cute and homey. The food was delicious, some of my favorite burgers I've had in recent memory. And the service was impeccable. The woman, Laura, made the place feel lively, and it was fun, not dreary. read more

Be warned !! My family ate there on Sat March 14, 2026. Within a few hours everyone got sick! Fever, abdominal pain/cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. A trip to the hospital confirmed that it was food poisoning from there. The environmental health department was notified through the hospital and us. We reached out to let the manager know about the issue and instead of being understanding, he was upset. There is no need to be upset because we called to notified management in hopes of avoiding anyone else getting sick. Will never be going there again. Look at the reviews and photos this place is disgusting, not sanitary to be a running business. read more

What a wonderful little spot and service. The food was bad. Never had fish like this. Tasted flat. Salad was literally lettuce and croutons. Nice place. So sad to see the menu destroyed. read more

It's okay I guess. Comparable to gas station food. Price was okay, I paid $10 for a combo meal, which included a deep fried burrito, fries, and a small drink. The burrito was a very small chimichanga with beans and ground beef. It came with fries that were low quality, seasoned unevenly, and of uneven temperature. Besides that, service was fast. Everything was clean. But, in the bathroom, the paper towel dispenser wasn't working. I hope they figure it out. This place could be cool if they put in more effort. read more

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Halal pastrami in Yosemite? Yes, sir! This is the diamond in the rough. Burger shakes pastrami and more. I now have a go to spot when we go to Yosemite. read more

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Was a bit skeptical because it didn't look busy which doesn't bode well for a local joint IMO. But glad we went in and got a take out order. The real ice cream shakes rank with some of the best I've ever had. The western burger was also pretty good. Kids and sister loved their food also. Almost had to stop back in on the way out of town for another round of shakes. read more

I was excited to give this new spot a try but I'm not really a fan. Burger was ok but gave me a stomach ache. Nothing seems like it has any extra effort or offers anything unique/homemade. In my opinion you can't just buy a truckload of Cisco product and label it "classic Yosemite burger". The shakes all come from mass production machines that have typical overly sugarized flavors like snickers and butterfingers. This place doesn't tell a story other than the owners want to pay bills. read more

Been there twice since it reopened under a new name. Very bland food and both times the dining room was dirty and not stocked properly. No straws & lids for the drinks. Did I say the drink area was a disaster. Two or maybe three people working no other people in the dinning room , all the tables needed to be wiped off and there was trash on the floor. Will not go there again ! The employees all looking at their phones and not paying attention. I would hate to see the kitchen. read more