June Bug Café

Best ribs I’ve ever had. Steak was really good as well. Loved the mashed potatoes. Nice view and a good rustic vibe.

I had dinner at June Bug Café during my trip near Yosemite, and it was a great find! After hearing mixed reviews about the park and lodge restaurants, I decided to drive a bit further south — definitely worth it. I ordered the St. Louis style pork ribs, which came with mashed potatoes. The portion was huge, and the food was solid overall. The BBQ sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but still enjoyable. Prices are on the higher side, but considering the limited options in the area, it’s understandable. If you're looking for better quality than the typical park restaurants, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly Stellar Food in a Rustic Setting June Bug Café in Midpines might look unassuming—order at the counter, grab your drinks and salad or soup, and they’ll bring your entrée to your table. You bus your own table when you’re done. It’s part of a rustic lodge setup with cabins and dorms… not exactly fine dining at first glance. But don’t let the casual setup fool you—the food is absolutely next level. I had the Slow Roasted Herb Marinated Half Chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was fantastic. Tender, flavorful, perfectly roasted. We also tried the Vegan Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Curry Samosas, which were surprisingly complex and delicious. They rotate their menu daily (check Facebook!), and everything is made with care. Salads were fresh, soup was rich and comforting (Cream of Broccoli with Carrots today), and the portions were solid. Honestly? Probably the best meal we’ve had on our national park trip—and we weren’t expecting that from a little hillside café. Highly recommend.

Went for dinner with a group of 14 people. Soon the restaurant got filled and busy. The team served really quick and taste of the food was really good. I let the team know their service was really impressive. I ordered vegan meal and it was superb. Every single one of us enjoyed. Highly recommend to visit.

Wow, amazing place!! Menu changes every day, chefs are obviously very passionate for the craft. Every dish me and my family tried from here is a smash hit! For dinner: my favorite dishes have been the steak, salmon with bell pepper sauce, and the mushroom wellington. The mushroom Wellington was my favorite. Very creative and super flavorful! Home made ranch for the salad sheeesh For breakfast: the hashbrowns are SO GOOD! Perfectly crispy. Desserts: apple pie and cheesecake are not too sweet, very flavorful Inside is super cozy and has a beautiful view. You have to clean up after yourself and bring the dishes to the front, which is easy to do. They have a covered patio that is dog friendly and has heat lamps. 10/10, love this place