Hungry Bear Cafe - Groveland

A good breakfast spot located on the way to Yosemite gave large items on the menu. Service was quick prices are affordable

Stopped in after a long day at Yosemite for a quick bite. While ordering, a line out the door formed and Carol was the only worker. She delivered great customer service and did so with a smile. Food was great and hit the spot. Recommended Texas fries, mushroom burger, and shakes! Best onion rings I?ve ever eaten. Appreciate the positive experience we had at the Hungry Bear, thanks Carol!

I don't like to be so extreme, but only a hungry bear would come back here. The salad had a lot of sand and there was something bitter in it. The burger was burned and came without ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard (take out). So no chance to cover the taste of burned meat. It was also not a 1/2 pounder. Hungry Bear...now I get it. $26

What an interesting experience! I will go with it's a small town and covid had some effects. They were short staffed (1 lady serving and cooking), they were out of things like toast, decaf coffee, and more. They absolutely don't do substitutions as I was told so pointedly. The poor lady was obviously having a tough day and her tone and interacting showed it. The eggs were cooked too fast and really greasy, but the pancakes were puffy and perfect. However the fruit topping had a bit to be desired with the small tough blueberries (not in the pancake like the menu said), and old frozen strawberries. They did look lovely though. Not sure I would go again unless need be.

Ordered zesty chicken wrap, fries, and lava cake. Chicken wrap came looking like a thick burrito that was not held well together, ended up just opening the tortilla and eating it like a salad. Black beans, corn, greens, chicken, sauce, etc everything tasted fresh. Lava cake came without ice cream due to machine being down and was extremely rich! Took a couple bites to get used to the strong flavor. Hot coco was mediocre, made with water but was warm and topped with whip cream. Ice from the foundation drink station made my soda taste like lake water. Staff was very welcoming and kind. Probably wouldn?t come back for lunch/dinner time but want to try their breakfast. Call ahead!! Sometimes they close early and stop serving breakfast early as well. Pricy for okay meal... Locals warn to eat elsewhere but I wanted to try for myself.