Happy Burger Diner - Mariposa (CA)

5 /5 Margaret McInerny: You can’t miss this place! The big happy face sign atop the building said “STOP HERE!” So we did. We were staying close to Mariposa for our Yosemite visit. Loved everything about HBD from the staff — friendly and they can hustle! The burgers! Huge and one of the bes. Decor — lots of old albums, local news, posters cover the walls and ceiling. Visitors and locals mix it up. Ordering is easy. Step up to the counter, tell the lady with a smile what you’re craving. Maybe a beer too. Select your table and soon a friendly server emerges from the kitchen — hollers your name and voila — you’ve got yourself a damn fine meal. The place is popular — worth the wait.

5 /5 Paul-Dani Kennedy: What a truly authentic and delightful diner! It is so clear as soon as you enter that the owners put so much heart, soul and sincere thought into every part of the diner. From offering a10% discount to seniors 55+ and veterans, to every dish being cooked from scratch--they advise you that your food will take between 20-30 minutes to be served--but it is so worth the wait!! They use excellent quality ingredients--I had a Denver omelet and it had real fresh cut cubes of ham and green and red peppers, onions and two cheese. Absolutely delicious! The roasted potatoes were crispy and fresh and the sourdough toast was exceptional. Even the coffee was excellent. Finally, the service was awesome and the staff were super attentive and friendly. I will make a point of coming back many times to come! Thank you!

3 /5 Bryan Galt: The Happy Burger Diner is a friendly small town establishment that I would suggest survives on tourist coming to and from Yosemite National Park. As such, their prices are really high and I found their food to be mediocre at best. My Reuben sandwich wasnt hot, the meat was tough and the bread fell apart. My cousin and I had 2 of those and 2 shakes + a tip totaling about $60. They try to be all things to all people which makes it harder to satisfy anyone. As I said, the service was great, but they could do better.

5 /5 Sebastian Garcia: This place is a sleeper. Should be featured on diners, drive-ins, and dives. We had no idea what we were stepping into when staying in Mariposa on our trip to Yosemite, but this place was it. Although we had a limited selection from a huge menu, what we got did not disappoint. Having garlic bread as the bun of a burger (The garlic burger) is genius. The fries were crispy. The beer was cold. The atmosphere was a vibe. We did wait a bit for the food, but it was worth it.