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    Priest Station Cafe

    4.4 (462 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Luis G.

    Stopped here on my way to Yosemite and honestly, I was really impressed. I ordered the steak and eggs, and the quality was excellent. The steak was thick, juicy and cooked perfectly medium rare, easily the highlight of the plate. The eggs were fluffy, creamy,l and cooked just right. The toast had the perfect crunch, and the potatoes were outstanding; crispy on the outside, soft and smooth on the inside and full of flavor. On top of the food, the staff were on point, super kind, attentive and welcoming. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and I highly recommend sitting outside if the weather's nice. The fresh air, bird sounds and beautiful surroundings make it a great stop before heading into Yosemite. I'm also really curious to check out their cabins next time. Definitely excited to come back and would absolutely recommend stopping here if you're in the area.

    Entrance and patio
    Vincent A.

    A pretty unexpectedly delicious meal on the way back from Yosemite. A cool spot with nice people in my opinion. Worth checking out especially if you're in a jam.

    Carlita C.

    I was in the area staying at a Hipcamp to unwind after a few days in Yosemite. We stopped here on a whim and ended up enjoying it so much that we ate here twice during our two-day stay. First off, the service was incredible both times. The staff were so friendly, attentive, and really seemed to anticipate what we needed. We kept commenting on how great the service was. It stood out both visits. The views are beautiful, especially if you sit out on the patio overlooking the hills across the street. The patio is shaded with a canopy, which made it the perfect spot to relax and escape the sun for a bit. We had dinner here first, right after a long day of hiking in Yosemite, and we were starving. I didn't even get a chance to take pictures because we dove right in. I ordered the Veggie Galore Burger and my boyfriend got The Classic Cheeseburger. Both were amazing. The patties were cooked perfectly and had so much flavor. We also tried their fresh-squeezed lemonade, which was divine with just the right amount of sweetness and super refreshing. When we came back for breakfast, I had the Veggie Skillet and my boyfriend got the 2+2+2. The skillet was one of the best I've ever had. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and high quality. The biscuit was a bit on the dry side, but still tasty overall. My boyfriend really enjoyed his breakfast, too. We'll definitely be back the next time we're heading to or from Yosemite. It's such a great little spot with great food, great views, and even better service.

    We stopped here on our trip to Yosemite. It was not a far drive from our stay at Yosemite westgate lodge. The outdoor seating was pleasant (in April) and the rose bushes were blooming. The food was delicious and the servers were friendly.

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    Debbie R.

    What a great little spot for breakfast! We were staying nearby and one day we decided to have a late breakfast here. We sat outside and enjoyed the scenery while we enjoyed each other's company and the food. Super friendly and fast service this place is a definite "must try"!

    outside deck

    The food is very good here. Its a favorite of the locals and a great stop on your way to Yosemite. Its in Big Oak Flat at the very top of the Old Priest Grade Short cut. Nothing fancy but the food is fresh, always served with a smile, and reasonable. They have about 7 or 8 tables inside and a great outside area in full sun. That seems to be the "in" place for most. They stop serving breakfast at 11. I love breakfast for lunch so Im a bit bummed. They are open until 8. They have great burgers (never frozen) and sandwiches like steak, BLAST, turkey, pulled pork, and sloppy Joes. They are very generous with their portions. They make their own potatoe chips and I love them. Fries are good too. They also have salads, calamari, avacado toast, and even Lobster and mac cheese! Its a nice stopping place.

    Such great food and the service is amazing.

    We had the best food and the service was amazing. There is such a gorgeous view! We will definitely be coming back again soon.

    Rashi T.

    Finding this here is like spotting a unicorn on the highway ! I am pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful spot in the middle of nowhere and also grateful that places like these preserve their charm whilst also serving good food. Enroute from San Jose to YNP we wanted to get lunch and found them . The setting is just gorgeous and despite it being a tad bit too hot to sit out we still did and loved it . The staff was sweet and kind and served some old school warm hospitality with a side of beers and food .Indoors is very small so if you have a bigger group prepare to sit out . They have a variety of sandwiches, salads and burgers and beers to go with it . Everyone in our party seemed to love what they got. Generous portions and very reasonable priced.

    Chicken Club Sandwich - $18
    Harold S.

    I arrived in here just about 11:30 am as they were transitioning from breakfast to lunch, and was told I could not order off the breakfast menu at that time. It was pretty crowded at that time, but quickly became empty as all the breakfast people finished and left. So I ordered a Chicken Club Sandwich which goes for $18.00. It was a nice sandwich and it came with a generous portion of french fries. The service was friendly and courteous, and it's nice inside. They have indoor as well as outdoor seating. I thought this was a nice place to stop for a meal along the road.

    Bratwurst plate
    Julie N.

    *hidden gem alert* This little cafe off the side of the road just outside Yosemite's North entrance was our favorite meal in Yosemite. Situated with a beautiful outdoor space and friendly staff, the grilled items on the menu belie a hidden grill master working in their kitchen. I had the bratwurst plate, which had two beautifully cooked bratwursts paired with fresh sauerkraut. The husband had the pulled pork sandwich, which he said it was one of the best grilled porks he has had, filled with smoky flavor. The prices are also extremely reasonable. Honestly worth checking this place out to get away from the crazy prices within the park and to eat some actually excellent food.

    Balcony View.  Nice breeze and it was covered.
    Keith M.

    We grabbed a table on the balcony. Very nice breeze and it was covered. We ordered, to share, Priest Au Poivre, Curry Braut and the Croquettes. The food is excellent. For drinks we got the Dust Bowl Brewry Lager, very tasty. Service was top notch. So the burger was tender, the bun got slightly soggy but that is expected for this type of burger and sauce on it. Fries are slightly bigger than shoestring. The curry braut, there had to be two of them in the appetizer (well worth it) nicely flavored as a sweet barbeque with a curry hint. Of course the chocolate torte was very good.

    Salmon sandwich
    Ritchie A.

    Stopped by this spot after a family vacation, and it was so worth it! The scenery outside is spectacular, with charming little shops inside offering good coffee and more. The food here is simply delicious! We ordered the ribeye steak, which was tender and well-seasoned, and the bean soup was tasty. The salmon sandwich was amazing, and the falafel sandwich was also delicious. The servers are very friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. This place is a must-see, and we will definitely come back!

    Menu - front of menu- March 2024
    Deb H.

    What a gem this restaurant is tucked on the top of the mountain! After reading the great Yelp Reviews I was happy to have the restaurant exceed my expectations in terms of delicious food, great service and a convenient location (it's by far the best restaurant around in this area!). They offer a wide variety of delicious food both for dine in (inside or outside to enjoy the mountaintop view) as well as take-out. A lot of people got food to go to take back to their hotels or into Yosemite National Park. I was also impressed that they offer Vegetarian and Vegan options. I (while personally not a Vegan) ordered the Farm Fresh Vegan Sandwich which had delicious sautéed crimini mushrooms,spinach, caramelized grilled onions, grilled tomato and avocado all on top a tasty Ciabatta bread - the best part was the sauce: a delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette. I actually have a large 'collection' of balsamic vinegars and I like to make my own balsamic salad dressings so I can be hard to please with balsamic vinaigrettes but I can honestly say this one was outstanding! I highly recommend it! I also was happy that in addition to regular French fries they also have sweet potato fries which I got with a side of ranch = yum! My Dad ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a milkshake - can't go wrong there! He thought it was delicious! Also of note was their fresh squeezed lemonade! This was truly fresh squeezed and tasted so natural and delicious! They also serve breakfast and dinner but we were there for lunch. Even though they were busy we hardly had to wait long at all for our food (under 10 minutes - cooked fresh to order!) and the service was very nice and attentive. Some people complain in their reviews that the restrooms are for restaurant customers only but I don't think that's outrageous at all - it seems perfectly reasonable to me and probably why the restrooms here are clean and in good condition -unlike roadside rest stops. I can't see why people complain about this! Why let busloads of random tourists use the restaurants' bathroom? - it seems to me like those are the ridiculous people, not the restaurant. I highly recommend Priest Station Cafe and will for sure return the next time I'm in the area - or even not - it is worth a slight detour since there aren't many food options in this area and Priest Station Cafe is clearly the best in the area!

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    Amazing food, wonderful people, nice view. Will definitely come back next time I'm in the area.

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    Great food I had the mushroom sandwich it was excellent. Water was kind of not my favorite I figure mountain water would be good. Lol

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    Amazing breakfast, fast service, Love the ambience. Can't wait to go again.

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    Priest Station Cafe has delicious food at a reasonable price. The service was good, and the deck has a lovely view.

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    Great burgers and a relaxed atmosphere. It was the perfect stop after a long day of hiking.

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