Priest Station Cafe

Another bbq on the patio. Great tri-tip and cold beer! Staff is pumping out the sandwiches.read more

I was hoping to like this place but it sadly wasn't my favorite…read more The service was okay, there weren't many people inside yet service was slower. Pizza was okay, the fries were good. The place in general is very cute, a good amount of seating. We parked on the street. They have a small store in the front as well.

Bbq

Burger and fries

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Tri-tip on the patio

The Standard Pour

3.9(372 reviews)

11.0 mi

We used to come here quite often for work lunches, the staff is always so friendly and…read moreaccommodating. Today I took a friend for her birthday. It had been a while since we been in. We were seated and our server came over promptly and took our drink order. The pork pot stickers have always been my favorite! The sauce is amazing! I have tried quite a few of their menu options and this time I went with the Standard Cubano which is one of my favorites on their menu My friend tried their Fried Chicken Sandwich which she said was really good. We love the atmosphere and the friendly staff here.

This is our go-to spot whenever we're in the area! I honestly don't think we've ever had a bad…read moreexperience or any complaints here. We love the character and charm of both the outside and inside of the restaurant. We usually try to get there right when they open to beat the crowd. I had the grilled teriyaki salmon salad, and I have to say -- it was one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The salmon was cooked perfectly with a slightly crispy outside, exactly how I like it. I requested the sauces on the side, and they complemented the dish without being overpowering. My daughter had the grilled cheese with sweet potato fries. She compared the grilled cheese to Starbucks' grilled cheese, which is a huge compliment coming from her -- definitely two thumbs up! My husband ordered the BBQ tri-tip and had zero complaints there as well. Overall, it's a great place to eat with delicious food, welcoming customer service, and a really great ambiance. Oh, and don't forget to grab some baked goods on the way out -- definitely a must-try!

Avocado toast 3.2345 stars

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West Coast Sourdough - Sonora

3.2(20 reviews)

12.0 mi

I visited West Coast Sourdough - Sonora in Sonora, CA [1221 Sanguinetti Rd] on multiple occasions…read moredue to ordering catered lunch for business meetings: 04/07/26 (group of 10 people), 05/21/26 (group of 10 people), and 06/02/26 (group of 27 people). For each catered order, I selected the 6" (regular) lunchbox option. The meal came with a sandwich, chips, and a drink. The sandwiches were typically customized with sourdough bread, mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, with meat options of either Ham, Salami, Turkey, and/or Veggie. The assortment of chips was by Miss Vickie's and the options for the bottled drinks were water bottles, sweet/unsweetened teas, diet soda, regular soda, etc. Each lunchbox was crafted and prepared to perfection. The sandwiches were extremely good, as the ingredients were delicious and fresh. For the April & May orders (group meetings of 10 people each), the pickup time was completed on time as anticipated. Unfortunately for the recent June order (group meeting of 27 people), I requested the pick up time @10:45AM. I had to wait an additional 35 minutes for it to be ready. This result caused me to arrive at my business meeting much later than anticipated. It was almost a good thing that I put 10:45am, because had I put a later time, I could have been super late. To me, perhaps this location doesn't have the capacity to make big orders scheduled on time. I will consider coming back for catered orders for a group of 10 or less. Anything over that, I will find another restaurant that will provide larger orders on time for pickup.

Second time eating at the local West Coast Sourdough. Service is usually quick. This time I ordered…read morethe Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich with the side of Mac & Cheese. The turkey & cranberry was delicious but I prefer the Turkey Pesto. The Mac & Cheese is a white cheddar mac, and is really good. There is plenty of seating and the staff is friendly. The sourdough is really delicious and I will be back to try some of their other items.

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Mike's Pizza of Sonora

4.1(363 reviews)

11.6 mi

Locally owned & operated

Gluten-free friendly

This is a pretty darn good pizza parlor. The moment you enter you're treated with the aroma of…read morepizza baking. You know you've come to the right place. We had a large salad from a plentiful salad bar, a large combination pizza (without linguica, wife's choice), an individual cheese pizza for the grandson, sodas and a Cali Squeeze. I terrific dinner spread. The pies were ready in about 10 minutes so no complaint there. The World Cup and Giants baseball were in the large TVs. It was a perfect way to close out our Gold Country day.

We have made this our go to stop when we are coming back from our backpacking and camping trip…read more Service is always quick and consistent. We love getting the personal pizza and salad. The salad bar is always clean and full lots of options. Mini pizzas always a great thing as my fiancé and I always like very different toppings. They are not shy to pack on the toppings which I love. Even when it's been busy since we have gone back they are quick to take our order and have our pizzas ready. We have taken our family there and it's their go to stop on the way back home.

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Main St. Deli

2.0(2 reviews)

8.2 mi

It was a pretty cool place... convenient.... Good food & fun. What I really don't like though…read more... Are people that take advantage of the 1 person who strives for a better life in this bodunk town. She put her best foot forward. Took a chance. Then came along some cut throats acting like this is San Francisco. I guess lesson learned?! I hope the previous owner finds the spark that used to be there. She's missed. Oh by the way.... The new people wouldn't make it in the big city. Good luck.

Thank heavens for this place! Not much else to choose from on a Sunday! The counter lady was…read morefriendly, but the service was slow. The bread was awful, clearly had been in the freezer! There was a good portion of meat a cheese. The packaged cookies were also beyond the Best Buy date. The decor was cute.

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It's Yo Good Yogurt

3.9(71 reviews)

13.3 mi

downtown sonora...after dinner and looking for some ice cream for the children...kids were…read moreimmediately drawn to the fro-yo shop...just seeing one staff...some tables near the entrance and the center dominated by a large salad bar...wasn't expecting to see a salad bar in a fro-yo shop...just seemed odd...didn't see anyone eating salad...couple other customers eating fro-yo...going to the fro-yo pumps and just 4 flavors...the consistency of the fro-yo wasn't great...little watery and mushy looking fro-yo coming out...moving on to the topping station...definitely a large variety of toppings...endless boba selection along with candy, cookies and more...pay by weight...it's pricey...quality isn't great...thought it was a little odd how quickly the staff locks in the weight the second you place the fro-yo on the scale to get the price...no others in line...

Highway robbery! Go here if you want to have an authentic experience of being robbed in a gold Rush…read moretown. Outrageously expensive! Two medium to small containers of yogurt cost $16! This attached picture of a tiny bit of yogurt in the smallest container cost $5.04! They have four flavors to choose from and lots of toppings. But they are outrageously expensive and nickel and dime everything. I would not recommend going here unless you're a trust fund kid.

Salad bar and froyo by weight...

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Heart Rock Cafe

3.5(33 reviews)

13.3 mi

This is very cool coffee shop. We stopped here when we traveling back from Groveland on Christmas…read moreDay. Not just they were on on Christmas Day, they have very delicious coffee. Service is very friendly. They also serve some breakfast menu. Nice and cozy ambience. This is must stop spot if you are in Sonora.

Heart Rock Cafe has such great service! You can definitely tell they care and consider the customer…read morefirst. I had a great latte! They also have a thrift store where you can shop!

Menu at the Heart Rock

Old Brick at the Heart Rock

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Second Saturday Art Night

Habit Burger & Grill

2.9(120 reviews)

11.8 mi

10/10 for their Milkshakes you can't beat them in this town. I looooove their chocolate one as well…read moreas their soda, do you notice how some fast food places soda machines are off like it tastes like pure soda and no flavor? Not the habit their soda is always crispy tasty and fresh!!! Service has improved TREMENDOUSLY since they first opened!! Which is wonderful! Because they have great food! The inside is nice too lots of seating, it's very clean, cool, and nice. So proud of the habit for coming a long way to near perfection!

Perfect place to order delicious options, Burgers, Chicken Sandwich, Veggie Options as well as…read moredifferent salads and sides when you're wanting to cater a business lunch. Manager/staff was accommodating and awesome in preparing for a group of 12 people. Love the Char Box! So convenient. The restaurant was very clean! Overall positive experience. Be back soon!

Strawberry Shake

Wilthy brown lettuce, 2 ounces of chicken, 3/4 cup of croutons. Is this a salad?

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Round Table Pizza

2.2(92 reviews)

11.7 mi

Do NOT eat INSIDE. Employees just acting as I f y here are no dine on customers. Yellling and…read moretalking so loudly there is no way to hear oneself think. Or even ignore them by watching any of the TV. So awful. Take food and GO !

Round table used to be the king.. So inconsistent now.. disappointing for sure.. sometimes pizzas…read moreare thinner than the next time. There's too much crust and dough... The amount of pepperoni is not the same from time to time... I keep going back for the nostalgia because I grew up on round table Pizza, but this this last experience has been moved on to Mikes Pizza permanently I believe

Messed up order

Receipt round Table Pizza!

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Receipt Round Table!

Kevin and Randi's Old Fashioned Meat Market

4.9(160 reviews)

2.8 mi

Always great service and high quality meats.Kevin is the old fashioned butcher. Randi makes the…read morebest sandwiches in town. Locals love this shop. *Contrary to a report of one entitled visitor, they are not raciest. In fact coming out of the shop was Tim, a local large black man with a sandwich.

I came in to try their chicken salad sandwich on rye. Delicious! They also offer fresh fish and…read moremeat and baked goods. Mom and pop shop and super friendly and chatty. Please come and create your own adventure.

Kevin and Randi's Old Fashioned Meat Market

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Ayush K.

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2 years ago

Located just outside Yosemite National Park, Priest Station Cafe is a convenient stop for hungry visitors. While the view from the outdoor patio isn't exactly breathtaking (it overlooks some hills and the highway), it offers both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a plus. The place was buzzing (no pun intended) when we visited - the outdoor patio was packed! This historic restaurant, named after a Yosemite pioneer, seems like a popular choice. My friend and I opted for breakfast skillets - my friend had the veggie skillet with sauteed spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, and I had the country skillet with sausage, bacon, and country gravy. Both skillets came with a side of salsa, sour cream, and a biscuit. The portions were generous, and the country skillet, in particular, was a decent, hearty breakfast. However, the highlight wasn't exactly the food. The biscuit was unfortunately very dry, and the potatoes in both skillets were a bit undercooked and starchy. The biggest issue, though, were the bees. The outdoor patio is apparently quite bee-friendly, and they were relentless in their pursuit of our food. It made enjoying a peaceful meal a challenge. On the bright side, the service was fast and friendly. Our server was attentive and helpful. Just be aware that the restroom is located in a separate building and requires a code to get in, which you need to request from the staff. Overall, Priest Station Cafe is a 3-star experience. The food is decent, the portions are good, and the service is friendly. However, the dry biscuit, undercooked potatoes, and persistent bees definitely take away from the experience. read more

Julia H.

1 year ago

A Hidden Gem Near Yosemite! This little side-of-the-road café is truly a treasure with a rich history. Everything we had was absolutely delicious, from the savory Sopa noodles to the perfectly seasoned deviled eggs. The spinach salad was fresh and vibrant, and the chicken club was a delightful classic. The pleasant deck eating area provided a lovely atmosphere, and the friendly, accommodating staff made our visit even more enjoyable. It's the perfect stop whether you're heading into or out of Yosemite. Highly recommend this charming café for a delicious meal! read more

Kyle C.

8 years ago

Good place, nice staff, awesome food!! Highly recommend. If you don't like flies, don't go camping in Yosemite then. The number o e thing that attracts pests, is humans. Fyi. read more

Danny G.

203

4 years ago

Great food, service and decor. Quick comfortable nice atmosphere Thank you! Danny and Kathryn Glenn Northlake, TX read more

Molly M.

11 years ago

Big, fresh burgers and sandwiches. Pleasantly surprised to find four vegan sandwiches on the menu.

Tanya L.

7 years ago

Good food. Generous portions and relatively healthy. Nice selection of home style comfort foods

Ishai S.

115

7 years ago

Really good food! I had the brisket sandwich and German cheesecake and it was very good

Amy B.

4 years ago

Perfection! Excellent food, perfect location, great service. Will definitely be back.

Laurel G.

3 years ago

Great food, very accommodating. We would go back again if we are in the area. .....

R B.

15 years ago

One of the best breakfasts we've had. My wife and I would stop there anytime.

Roman A.

1803

2655

14 years ago

Great view from outside patio. Friendly & fast service. Great burgers..

Edwin L.

11 years ago

Excellent food, excellent view, excellent service.

John G.

12 years ago

The food, service and value were unparalleled!

Eldar A.

14 years ago

Greate food in a wonderful location

Henry H.

13 years ago

well the food is ok, just ok.

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