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    Mountain Oaks Cafe

    4.7 (471 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Bowl of chili
    Ed O.

    Lemme start by saying - I found my new favorite salad here. It's covered in tri tip and onion rings. Highly recommend the black and blue tri tip salad. Ok now that that's over with - had a great time here. The burritos were excellent and the servers were quick and friendly. The kids pancakes are super cute! Bright and clean. Took my parents, the handicap parking is well placed and close to the front door. Lots of TVs - the Dodger game was on, which was a plus for us. And if you like soccer, they had that on too. My dad did comment that the chili verde senior meal could've used more meat. Besides that it was excellent.

    Slow cooked tri tip dinner
    Hannah W.

    We stopped here for an afternoon snack on our way to Yosemite. Ordered a tri-tip sandwich with sweet potato fries that was really delicious. There was a generous amount of meat that was well cooked in sandwich and the bun was nicely toasted. We came back the next day for dinner because we really enjoyed the sandwich, and this time we tried the tri tip dinner instead. Comparing the two - I actually enjoyed the sandwich more because the dinner tri tip was a bit drier. The pro is that the dinner comes with vegetables, garlic bread, and soup. Overall we enjoyed our meals here, and the service was great!

    The best CFS
    Dave F.

    What an amazing find while we are staying in Mariposa. We went to the Giant Sequoia's and on our way we stopped at this "pre" planned Yelp spot. Parking is pretty easy. They have overflow towards the left when you drive up the incline. You wait to be seated. We were offered an inside table but requested a patio table instead. They accommodated us but it took an additional 10-15 minutes. It was WORTH the wait. The patio is nicely shaded and offers a better experience than say..... Denny's. I ordered their "fantastic" chicken fried steak, 2 eggs over easy, 2 pancakes, and country potatoes. Everything was great! Our server was an awesom dude. You will know it's him when he addresses you as "Amigo." Love you man! Coffee was good and strong and they offered shelf stable 1/2 & 1/2. They have Tobasco, Cholulu, and I believe he said Tapatio. I went with the Cholulu and it was an awesome addition to the CFS. We loved this place. It fueled us up for the grueling hike we did. 5* !!!!! So glad I scoped this place out on Yelp before our trip.

    Rick R.

    Decided to visit Mountain Oaks Cafe for a steak dinner while in Oakhurst. I've been to this location several times before when in the Oakhurst/Yosemite area. It was quite busy but was able to be seated immediately. Clean inside and plenty of dining tables with cool wall decors. For this visit, ordered the following: ***Buffalo wings for appetizers 4/5 ***12 ounce ribeye medium rare with baked potato and veges $32. Also served with garlic bread 4/5 ***For dessert, got a red velvet cheesecake 5/5 Got a lemonade for a drink. All the items were delicous! The ribeye cooked medium rare as requested was super tender. A1 Steakhouse was available at the table. The red velvet cheesecake was really yummy too! Sooo good! Staff are courteous and very accommodating. Will be back again when in the area.

    Tortilla soup
    Maricarmen C.

    Stayed super close to this place on a recent Yosemite trip and tried it out for dinner. We each ordered a pasta which came with a side of soup or salad. I tried the shrimp Alfredo over fettuccine with a side salad. My boyfriend, I believe tried their steak and shrimp pasta, but I can't remember what sauce he got. We both loved our plates and would definitely go back. Everything was well priced, and there is plenty of parking. We were seated immediately, and the service was also very good.

    WTF IS THIS IN MY FRIES
    Bishop B.

    Well, I was certainly mislead by this restaurant's good reviews. After I walked in I was promptly greeted. The waiter asked if I wanted a coke or iced tea, I ordered iced tea as I didn't have a chance to peruse the menu before he arrived. After, I saw a menu with the drinks I had an in pictures online, so I ordered a margarita. I got the iced tea, it was pretty good. Then the margarita came. Looked nothing like the menu, and tasted EXACTLY like a margarita tastes without ANY tequila in it. I asked a waitress if the margaritas come with tequila, she said "Oh does it taste like no tequila is in there? I can bring you a shot" and she then brought me a shot of tequila. She didn't seem surprised, does this happen often here? After I got my food, (I ordered the bacon abs blue cheese burger) I noticed something strange in my fries... I asked my waiter what it was and he said he didn't have his glasses and couldn't tell. He tried to walk away and said "Maybe she can tell then?" The waitress said "hmm, I guess it's part of the batter?" Gross. At the end of it all, they didn't make me confident they knew what it was, no attempt to better the situation. The waiters just didn't care. I highly recommend skipping this place. I wont ever return if I'm in town again. I'd rather go to the 41 BBQ spot.

    Three Cheese Burger.
    Jim S.

    It's nice when you score a WIN choosing a place to eat in an unfamiliar town. This one's a win. Middle of the afternoon and it's buzzing with locals (always a good sign). Three Cheese burger was huge, well-seasoned, and loaded with tasty things. I chose a side salad (many other options) and it was crisp, tasty. Friendly servers, and a good crew at this "between hour". It's a friendly local place with the decor you'd expect. Certainly not upscale of fancy. Simply comfortable. Oh, and didn't have room but the pies on their display case looked awesome.

    Grace F.

    I was staying in Ahwahnee on a girls trip and we wanted a cute brunch place. The town is small so there weren't a lot of options but we found this place with a nice view, margs, and brunch all day. We decided to come here and were super excited to get out into the town. We were seated immediately for a group of 9 outside. The server was very nice and our food came out quicky. I really enjoyed getting my cinnamon roll and side of hash browns they were delicious. Everyone also really enjoyed their food and there were no leftovers! I would highly recommend trying this place out if you're ever in town. It's a quaint diner and has amazing food options!

    Elisa N.

    MOUNTAINS OAKS CAFE @ OAKSHURST Parking is available in their small lot, and there were plenty of spaces when my friends and I came around 1 PM on a Wednesday. We had a party of nine, and they were able to seat us pretty easily. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the overall vibe is very cute, simple, and cozy, definitely giving that homey diner feel. The menu has a great mix of both savory and sweet options. My friends and I ordered a variety of dishes, some stuck with the basics like pancakes, bacon, and eggs, while others tried items like the cinnamon roll French toast, which was incredible. Overall, I really loved the vibes here. The food was delicious, prices were reasonable, and they also offer mimosas for just $8. Our waiter was extremely kind, friendly, and helpful, which made the experience even better. The ambiance, service, and food were all great, I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

    New York steak and Eggs, was amazing. Kind host, lovely atmosphere and great prices.

    It was amazing, the food was amazing the price was also. The service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was amazing and welcoming.

    Zaira C.

    The food here is really good.. they have a good selection on their menu and so far everything we have had has been delicious! If you visit on a day when they have pozole, definitely try it. It was very tasty and authentic. Their pastas are yummy and the Bbq was tender and tasty. The restaurant was clean and it has plenty of room. The service was ok.. both occasions we have been there, they have been distracted/ not paying attention.. but polite. The good food is worth going back.

    Biscuits with gravy and house potatoes
    Ana A.

    Breakfast spot first time at this restaurant. Needed a breakfast spot before a flight and this looked great! Service was friendly and quick. We were a group of four and it was early and no wait. It's was a bit quiet. There is an outside patio, but there was a bit chill outside, so inside was preferred. Food was fresh and hot the hunger ! I recommend if anyone is in this area.

    Highly recommend sitting on the patio! There are portable heaters for chilly days, the view is stunning!
    Geralynn D.

    What an amazing place! Great food, amazing staff. We were having car issues our server was very attentive and made sure to keep our drinks full and had everything we needed while waiting for roadside assitance assistance. Seems to be a very popular place for the locals! Always a good sign.

    The lumberjack burger and curly fries.

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    Lovely meal, great service and very reasonable price. Really easy to find and park, and a nice friendly atmosphere.

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    Great customer service, Amazing food, ambiance was comforting.overall experience was amazing. Definitely recommend coming here.

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    Good food and good service. We were seated immediately. I reccomend that you give it a try

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    Ask the Community - Mountain Oaks Cafe

    Do they have Air Conditioning?

    Yes very comfortable

    What's the age for their senior meals?

    Anyone it's just a smaller portion

    Are they open on Thanksgiving Day 2025?

    Jenni, I googled for you: "Thanksgiving Day Service: Mountain Oaks Cafe will be open on Thanksgiving Day"

    Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, But access is via a walkway in the shopping center. About 50' from the entry to the cafe. Food and service is worth the inconvenience.

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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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    Huevos a la  Mexicana!

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