We popped in to High Country this afternoon and left happy campers. Tucked off the highway, you'll find this awesome deli and healthy foods store. Friendly staff, clean and efficient. They have a wealth of sandwich options to choose from. We went with a turkey and chicken breast sandwich paired with 2 small bags of chips and a dill pickle. Delicious! Their seating area to the side is bright and inviting, This is our new spot to eat while on the way to Yosemite. While ordering, they had the phone ringing which goes to show that locals love this spot. Will return! read more

High Country Health Foods & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Mariposa, California

Great cafe with yummy sandwiches and very helpful people. Also attached is a nice market for last minute Yosemite purchases.

I came here with two friends after leaving Yosemite. Perhaps we came on an off day, but the staff we interacted were rude and made use feel very unwelcome. We came here because they have vegetarian options and looked like a fairly quick option. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a while. We bought three sandwiches, two drinks, and a dessert from the cafe and the staff were rude and didn't let us eat at the tables in the cafe. Even though we had bought multiple items and just wanted to eat our sandwiches quickly before getting the staff member at the cafe was so rude we ended up taking our food outside and eating in our car in 103 degree heat. I got the roasted sandwich without cheese and with bacon. The sandwich itself was tasty and the chicken was moist. However, the cost was nearly $8 for half a sandwich, which was very small. Ambiance: the cafe area looked clean and was completely empty. It would have been fine and serviceable. Customer Service: 1 star. We arrived shortly before 3 p.m. and staff rushed us. I asked for three minute to read the menu and the cashier at the cafe said they were closing in two minutes. It was the most unwelcome I've felt at a restaurant in a very long time. There was no one else there, we had already bought multiple things from the cafe and spent over $50 all together and had to eat our sandwiches in the parking lot in 103 F heat. I've been to other establishments and unknowingly shown up near closing time, but usually that can be communicated politely. I regret spending any money here and supporting this business. Taste: 3 stars for the taste, texture and flavor of the chicken sandwich. 2 stars for the farmers market wrap. 3.5 stars for the carrot zucchini cake. Value: 2 stars. Half sandwich was overpriced and very small for the price. read more

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Stopped in for a sandwich because I'm not big on fast food or greasy crap. I don't remember the name of the sandwich, but I'll post the picture. It was absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend. read more

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We've reviewed this cafe before, and we're STILL thrilled with it! The food is amazing and the options are interesting, and a little unusual! The cafe is immaculate, and there's plenty of seating. A huge menu means you're sure to find a favorite! For a cafe, the service is pretty good. The kitchen will go out of their way to make sure you get the lunch you want, the way you want it. Around lunch time the place can get packed, so, if you're going, aim a little before, or a little after noon! We go often, and highly recommend it! read more

Eaten here a couple times, and I've come to the conclusion that it's just okay. Very healthy food, but the texture and flavor just isn't there on most things. On this occasion I had the chicken chili and Carrot Cake. I usually don't feel that chicken should be the main protein in chili and sorry I'm still not convinced. It lacked texture and the piece of bread included wasn't quite it for me too. The carrot cake was better although maybe slightly over baked as it was a touch dry but not too bad. Service is always fine if not a bit unfriendly as it is a counter order affair this doesn't effect much, and the outside seating area is among the poppies right now which is pretty, even if right on the road. I'm being a little hard on the place it's really not bad, but in pursuit of being ultimately healthy it really hurts the flavor and texture of the food, you can't even get a Diet Coke or something if you want it with your meal. It's slim pickings in Mariposa so consider this little place just keep in mind it's going to be more healthy than delicious. read more

High Country Health Foods & Cafe - Carrot cake, pretty decent, little dry. - Cafes Near Me - Mariposa, California

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Cute little grocery store with a cafe attached. Prices are surprisingly reasonable. My husband and i both got sandwiches for lunch-we got the Mariposan. It was decent thought not well stuffed and came with chips. The sandwiches were all $10-$15 each. read more

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My daughter and I had an absolutely fantastic lunch here. They have a great menu with a variety of healthy options. I tried the Usona and she had the El Capitan, both were prepared fresh and were so good! The store itself is well stocked and I loved the apothecary section as well as the natural soaps that you can refill. I will certainly be back for some more shopping and to try another one of their fabulous sandwiches. read more

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What a great find on our drive home from Yosemite! Located in a lovely little grocery store, this sunny cafe has an amazing menu of sandwiches, salads, and soups at reasonable prices. Wow, did it feel good to have so many healthy options after a couple days on the road. Of course, that doesn't mean I ignored the homemade chocolate chip cookies read more

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2/04/25 Getting lunch! The worker was very kind and happy to give recommendations. Their most, popular, Totokon, that he said was plenty to share. It won! He said it would be ready shortly and I went in to get it shortly later. It's a little grocery store & restaurant. Short wait in line. Told worker my name and it was handed over. Lunchtime! Sandwich split. LARGE! My half was Really DELICIOUS! Fresh & Flavorful! Great side sauce too! Mother said her half was GREAT with nice flavor! Good service & GREAT lunch! Highly recommended! read more

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Great selection, fresh cooked food, excellent service. Had a chicken, bacon, avocado sandwich served with a smile (thanks Joy!) read more

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Before I talk about this place, I highly recommend the El Portal route into Yosemite if you're trying to find reduced traffic heading in, which passes by this place. The pay station also has a shorter drive into the valley. Of course, if it's your first time ever in Yosemite, you may prefer the route that enters through Tunnel View, although going through El Portal only takes about another 20mins to drive back into Tunnel View. Anyways, this was the perfect pit stop for our road trip. Honestly I didn't make reservations to get into Yosemite this time, so was stuck going in after 4pm. I timed getting here on time but was still early so made the best choice ever to stop here. It's basic but has everything you need as a pit stop - groceries, cafe with fresh juices, AC, indoor seating and clean bathroom. This is going in my bookmarks! read more

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High Country Café is Mariposa's answer to "What if lunch made me feel amazing instead of slightly guilty?" It's the home of the sprout-stuffed pita sandwich, where everything tastes fresh, clean, and like it was pre-approved by your digestive system. Tucked right next to a health food store, you can grab a sandwich, a kombucha, and a bag of candied ginger in one smooth move -- the holy trinity of snacks for anyone about to hit the trails in Yosemite or just pretend they're going. It's quick, wholesome, and perfect for grabbing on the go before your big hike. No fryer smell, no nap-required food coma -- just real fuel that won't fight you halfway up the switchbacks. Whether you're chasing waterfalls or just chasing balance, High Country is your pre-adventure pit stop. Sprouts, pita, peace. Go forth and hike gloriously. read more

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High Country Health Food Store is the best in the west. Amazing organic produce. Unique meats- they have liverwurst that's organic. Display everything high-end with care. The people here take time care and attention to details. They are very kind and helpful. When they bag your groceries, they don't just throw it in the bag. The buyer here includes unique products that you just don't find at other stores. Highly recommend this wonderful store. The premade tuna sandwich is the best in the deli. So good. Amazing. They even have a very nice seating area to eat with a nice view of the mountains. read more

High Country Health Foods & Cafe - This is just a few of the amazing products I get here. - Cafes Near Me - Mariposa, California

Amazing sandwiches! Fresh produce and delicious. Everyone was super nice. Gluten free and dairy free options. Great selection in the store. We will definitely come here again. read more

High Country Health Foods & Cafe - Amazing sandwiches! Fresh produce. Delicious. Gluten and dairy free options. Very nice people! Great selection of food. - Cafes Near Me - Mariposa, California

The best place in town for health food. A very nice store, full of healthy food and fresh vegetables and large selection of vitamins. The people who work there are so friendly and helpful. They have a lot of sandwich selections and always a daily special. A wide variety of drinks, even beer and wine. This is a family run and owned store. read more

Came here for breakfast and the food was so healthy, filling, and delicious. The chai latte was quite good as well. The staff was friendly and very fast. The cafe is located right next to the health food store and there's plenty of space for sitting. Would pack some of their sandwiches to go for Yosemite next time! read more

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This might be the best sandwich I've ever had. There's a seating area, but it's definitely the deli inside a health food grocery store.

Friendly service, plenty of seating, air conditioning, WiFi, good selection of chilled beverages, and tasty food. The falafel pita was delicious. The chinese chicken salad was more of a noodle dish than a salad. read more

Being vegan while travel is already tough but traveling to a more remote area with limited options is rough. This place had several tasty options for us at the cafe. They even carried a great selection of vegan grocery items. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are clean and tidy. Very well kept business. Definitely recommend if you're in the area Eve. If you're not vegan! read more

Come for the cafe and do some grocery shopping while you wait! This is my GO-TO place for an amazing Asian chicken salad. It's fresh, tasty, and always at the top of my list. The sandwiches are named for local places. And the quiche is yummy. So may choices! The atmosphere is bright and friendly. Family-owned for years, the High Country is a Mariposa staple and we are SO lucky to have it! read more

While staying in MidPines for two days and not being the type of people to grill/cook/fire up anything outside or on our own, my husband and I found ourselves eating twice at the High Country Cafe during our short time in the area. An order at the counter and then go around the corner and grab yourself a table type of place, we returned because we liked Theresa, the lady working behind the counter taking our order, and also that the menu was pretty clean, healthy, with lots of vegetarian options. Each time we were there, our meals were made fresh. Sprouts, squash soup, burritos....all made fresh. Some breakfast stuff, some lunch stuff, we found there was always something we would eat. Nothing fancy, just real healthy food. The cafe is inside the grocery store, which was small and nice too. They have restrooms that were clean. The staff is very friendly and efficient, seeing that they are dealing with tourists like us in the area that appear to be like dear in headlights. There was never a crazy line like many of the other spots in town that seem touristy and packed. Seating is mostly inside. They have two tables outside near the main road that are available as well. We feel like the High Country Cafe is a small oasis in Mariposa and we were glad we found it. read more

Food is a little bland. sandwiches come with a bag of chips, chips are a little salty. So if you feel like bland and salty food, there you go. Grilled cheese sandwich, and two sandwiches $35. Girl at the counter rolled hold her eyes at me cause I asked three questions. it's NOT easy to eat here with KIDS! Text me at (415) 622-8687 to fix this review read more

My group of 5 flew in the door in a panic, as we weren't sure that the café would stay open for us for lunch at 2:40 PM (Cafe closes at 3). Not only did they happily take our order, but they got all five of our sandwiches out in about 20 minutes. They were the perfect refuel after a long day of hiking in Yosemite. With Burger King just down the road, I'm glad we chose this option that left us feeling nourished and energized. I think I found my go to lunch spot for yosemite and I can't wait to come here again! read more

Excellent food and service. A great find if you're in the area. We were looking for a good sandwich to take into Yosemite Park with us and we found it! read more

I really love their citrus immunity juice. It tastes really healthy and costs only half of the Joe's club and juice price. The service staff were also friendly and everything she recommended taste absolutely delicious. read more

Menu looks great. Lots of organic ingredients. The old lady who prepared my salad and the next customer's sandwich did so with her bare hands. Even the sandwich artists at Subway use gloves when handling food. I will never come back here. 11:30AM 4/13/25 read more

We stopped here while visiting Yosemite and found this great little spot. Originally we stopped here for lunch but was surprised to see the that the market here had a variety of fresh produce as well as other goods. The sandwiches were delicious, I got a Bootjack but all looked great and it was hard to choose. It was nice to have such tasty and fresh food on the road where fast food is the norm. I would highly recommend this place as a quick stop for lunch and a place to pick up some supplies for your trip! read more

We were impressed by others' reviews and stopped at the cafe for a bite on our way back from Yosemite. The chicken pita was delicious, and the salad fresh. read more

Love it! You can't go wrong with one of the quiches, but my favorite is the Southwest Chicken Salad. I also dig the sandwiches a lot, like the Fish Camp and Bootjack. Lovely ambience in the eating area, and the store stocks all sorts of great stuff. A real nice hangout and a local favorite, but very accessible to tourists. read more

I am sorry that i did not take a picture before, but my bagel sandwich looked so good that i began eating it immediatly. Everything was so yummy, from the bread, egg, bacon and avocado. Will be returning whenever we come back to Mariposa. read more

High Country Health Foods & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Mariposa, California

High Country is the place for organic, vegan, healthy foods and produce. The pretty café serves a variety of delicious foods, from vegan, vegetarian to fish and meats. Super selection of vitamins, supplements and the absolutely wonderful, friendly staff are also knowledgeable and give great wellness advice. High Country also has a selection of organically sourced makeup, creams, and top of the line personal care products. Even flowers! My favorite place. Totally rocks in every way! 10 of 10! read more

What a fantastic find! The best curated health foods stop in CA! Better than whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl , COOP Sacramento. Very clean , up to date. The owner knows food nutrition, and caters to a wide range of tastes and needs. The restaurant makes Great, tasty and Nutritious meals. The mens bathroom is decorated with biographical write ups and photos of the founders o Yosemite and Mariposa, really interesting ! read more

Excellent sandwiches! We heard this was a great place to pick up sandwiches to stash away during a trip to Yosemite. By far the best recommendation we received. I ordered The Grizzly with sprouts and it was such a refreshing, crisp sandwich. Each of the vegetables popped and you could really taste everything in there. My wife had the Mountain Laurel and she loved the combination of cranberries and cream cheese. Grab sandwiches to go! You will not regret it. read more

High Country Health Foods & Cafe - The Grizzly sandwich with sprouts added - Cafes Near Me - Mariposa, California

Stopped in just before closing to recap/refresh with good food after a day in Yosemite. Nice people and wonderful selection of fresh and healthy options. Grabbed a wrap, drink and snacks for the road. read more

I love this restaurant and workers. Whether you order food or use the Grab and Go case, the food and service is consistently great. The ambulance is casual. There is a great little food store attached to the restaurant and you can but fresh cut flowers here at a reasonable cost, also. read more

So thankful for High Country Café and store. *The special people who work there. *The healthy, organic food served in the cafe and the grocery section. * High quality supplements. * Hard to find (around here) bulk bin items. * Cheery, clean atmosphere. * Quick response when I make a special order. * Their commitment to recycling, avoiding wastefulness and a lot more. Are all noticed and much appreciated. Great job High Country! read more

This is a great stop for a salad or sandwich. It's also attached to a fully stocked health food/grocery store. I found Anchor Beer cold and ready to sip with my food. Tables for dining or take your picnic with you. read more

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Stopped here on our way out of town after visiting Yosemite. We had been craving some good healthy food after a couple days of eating out and this place did not disappoint! Everything was so fresh and delicious. Would have eaten here everyday if I knew it existed earlier. Portions are filling and prices were pretty good too read more

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For vegans and vegetarians, this place would be super good. But for someone that likes meat, it don't taste that great. But everything is fresh! Got a quiche and a sandwich. They have a super nice dining room set up. It would be nice to meet up here to lounge around a bit before going up to Yosemite or a lake. They do have a market if you forget anything! Defintiely a bunch of local stuff and things you wouldn't see anywhere! My order took forger though, over 20 minutes. No idea why, they weren't that busy and my friends got their food pretty fast. I did order a meal for three, myself. read more

High Country Health Foods & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Mariposa, California