Priest Station Café — Restaurant in Sonora

2019: I had the savory crepes. I did not enjoy them, though I was told many people like them and order them often. They taste like they sound - they have onions, bacon (more like ham then bacon), and spinach (I think) with a cream sauce over them. People of pickier tastes should not order these. I didn't enjoy my husband's meal either: he ordered the sassy brisket. It was dry and boring. However, my husband had visited during a different trip and had the ham and brie - he said it was delicious. I will give it another try and update as needed.

Feb, 2024: 5 years later, I'm finally updating this review. It took me 4 years to try Priest Cafe after that first experience. I heard the steak was pretty good, so I tried it out. I was not disappointed! They make a really good steak! It's under $40 (with tax), and it comes with a healthy (or unhealthy, depending on your point of view) side of fries, dinner salad, and a warm sourdough roll. So good! For about 5 months, I probably got that steak twice a month.

Here is the sad part. I was in there one day getting a steak, and a girl, I'm not sure how she is related to the restaurant, mentioned an experience she had with another customer. She said there was a customer that would come in for food who gave them a bad review a few years back. The girl said she didn't confront the customer about it. She saw the name on the ticket, and it matched the name of the person who gave the review. She said something like, "Why would someone give a restaurant a bad review and eat there anyways?" I laughed it off, not realizing she was talking about me. I had to go out to my car, and when I got back, a few of them suddenly stopped whispering to each other.

I haven't been back since. I can make a better steak at home. It's not worth being alienated. That same day, that girl yelled, "f$@k you!" to a guy who drove by yelling,"they've got cockroches!", so that restaurant appears to have quite a PR problem.

Their hamburgers are boring, and their wine is expensive.

I'm leaving my review at two stars. Good luck,...

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...

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...