June Bug Café - Midpines (CA)

4 /5 Hector David Rivera: 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 youre looking for better quality than the typical park restaurants, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out.

5 /5 Nish: 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.

3 /5 Arne Vandenbroucke: We stopped at the June bug for breakfast on the way to Yosemite. We ordered the trail lunch which we thought was very convenient along with some breakfast. The cafe is very cozy on the inside, the food decent, but the service really was depressing and a downer. The two people working couldn’t give less about their customers and clearly felt annoyed to be working that morning. The wait time was incredible long for a simple American breakfast - 30 minutes+ while nobody else was at the cafe. Eggs were tasty but hash browns were definitely greasy and gross. The cook didn’t seem to put any effort in the meals. Please serve your customers with a smile and give two cents about the people visiting your cafe. ** EDIT ** to the owner: we did not order jack cheese and I don’t think we were nasty. So no we were not those customers. We were certainly not upset. There are two things you can do about feedback: being dismissive or trying to take it to heart. I am sorry you choose the first option.

1 /5 Christopher Buckels: Be warned that they do not honor reservations made through their own website. This is a counter order, bus your own table kind of place, despite the vibe given on the website. The food was ok, but not worth the price and did not meet the hype. Edit: See their response for an example of their service. Im not sure what were supposed to "wake up" from except relying on their own website.

5 /5 Mark Pfeifer: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.