Priest Station Cafe & Store: Stop by on the way to Yosemite

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Mountain Sage

Trad climber
Groveland
Oct 20, 2009 - 10:41am PT
I absolutly love the re-done Priest Station cafe. Hillary and I order out there all the time, when we have some time we like to sit on the deck and watch people. The food is great and the service is great. What a great place to stop before going down the long stretch of emptiness called the highway. Since I am a little biased about our town Groveland, I always tell people to stop in Groveland. There isnt really much else in a long way. Being the owner of Mountain Sage Coffee, I encourage people to hang out in Groveland. It is a great place to exchange beta, meet your partners, and who knows who you might meet in town. Dont forget the new Hostel. Oh yeah sorry about the man hating posters in the bathroom. It was my idea but not my intention to man hate...Just to spark a little responsibility in those who werent fortunate to be raised by our mothers sisters...etc. I was just tired of cleaning the bathroom, but thats my job:) Anyways it will be clean when you get here, and I will help you find your favorite new climbing area. Cheers Chris thanks for all the hard work!Colton Klein
Jingy

Social climber
Flatland, Ca
Oct 20, 2009 - 11:00am PT
I think I'll stop by and drop Chris Macs name just to see what type of service I get!!!

Thanks Chris
Lambone

Ice climber
Ashland, Or
Oct 20, 2009 - 12:17pm PT
will do, thanks Chris
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Nov 9, 2009 - 01:38pm PT
John Holland?

Stopped there the other week, the sweet potato fries rock! Btw. and I don't even like sweet potatoes....
rodermck

Social climber
san jose ca.
Feb 3, 2010 - 09:36pm PT
was by there thanksgiving weekend on the way to the mc devitts in el portel which i had more information then about there great menue then it was getting late wanted to get to el portel before it got to late but the yummy menue i would of had a hard time not stopping
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Feb 4, 2010 - 02:58pm PT
and they're open till 8PM every night.
Excellent home cooked food with lots of specials.
Stay away from Mom's pastries unless you're on a weight gain program.
They stock most of the SuperTopo guides in case you left yours at home.
squishy

Mountain climber
sacramento
Feb 4, 2010 - 03:16pm PT
We stopped in on Sunday night, good book selection too. I love California history books, and it was nice to have the supertopos nearby during dinner climbing discussions. Really nice service and great food, coming from the valley we were turned away at two other food stops which were closing early on Sunday night, but not and the Priest Station...I will be returning...
Brother John

Big Wall climber
In a cave right next to the tool shack
Feb 4, 2010 - 03:32pm PT
FREAKIN Killer meatloaf dinner and at a great location.
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 4, 2010 - 03:35pm PT
Man, i forgot to add my trip report from last fall:

I stopped by for dinner and the place is awesome. Great views, great outdoor seating. The food is top notch. Great ingredients and I think 3 different styles of french fries. My memory is now fading but I think mine were the seasoned sweet potato fries that kicked ass. The sandwhich I had was a Turkey Cran that was five out of five stars. They definitely take the quality of the ingredients seriously as you can see on the menu. They could probably get away with just having good food in that location but thank goodness they go for the top notch. It was great to meet the whole Anker family and hear about the history there. It was cool to hear about how that spot is there because (before cars) the horses needed a spot to stop and drink. And I always thought my '97 subaru was hurting at the top of that grade... those poor horses.

Anyway, its the best spot I know of to stop for dinner on the way back from the Valley.
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2010 - 03:19am PT
ive got an ammo can. happy to donate. but those aluminum cylinders are way cooler
oldtopangalizard

Social climber
ca
Mar 17, 2010 - 10:24am PT
Good point to stop between the North Bay and Yosemite. I've never had a great meal at the Iron Door, but it has quenched my thirst.
I'll stop at Priest Grade in May.
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Apr 11, 2010 - 07:26pm PT
stopped by there yesterday,
it was worth while, satisfying fare...
...open 11am to 8pm so maybe if you're racing out on a short day you'd hit it...

sarabina

Social climber
the other Disney in...CA
May 16, 2010 - 11:02pm PT
Stopped in last week for a cup of coffee on my way from home over to Angels Camp for a cup of coffee. I had a dollar in cash and my debit card. $2 for coffee and a $5 min. for debit card purchases. Asked where I lived (the valley) and told me to catch him on the way back. (not many people do THAT anymore) Stopped back thru on my way home a few days later, settled up for the coffee, got another and a breakfast sandwich. Super awesome and not a bad view!
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
May 17, 2010 - 12:45am PT
Just had a salmonburger & sweet potato fies there and met the Tatooed One, good times!
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
May 17, 2010 - 12:39pm PT
sully
you're sure it was the rock star?
'is brother Steve looks very much like and works there.

What have I been missing? Where's Mountain Sage?

Not that I plan to switch from Priest Station.
They're the BEST! Sometimes Mom is there. She bakes most of the goodies and is a real sweetheart.
A very lovely family.
Tattooed 1

Trad climber
Sebastopol, Ca
May 17, 2010 - 01:28pm PT
Hey Jaybro. Nice to meet you last night. Great sweet potato fries eh? Denise brought us out some strawberry short cakes her mom had just made, on the house. I love that place.
Tim
Lissiehoya

climber
Saint Louis, MO
May 17, 2010 - 01:39pm PT
Ack, maestro8, I was gonna say that. You beat me to it.

But: mmmmm... sweet potato fries...
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
May 31, 2010 - 11:13pm PT
Visited for a burger on the way to the Sacherer Memorial. Good food, great location, fine ambience, great service.

Though Steven may be getting tired of people mentioning that Conrad looks like him. :-)
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Jun 1, 2010 - 11:36am PT
Bump
I'm getting hungry
Where's Mountain Sage?
LarryS

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jun 1, 2010 - 10:10pm PT
"Priest Station was established by the descendants of the current owners, the Anker Family, in 1853"

This sounds like a WONDERFUL restaurant, with interesting and creative owners. But how, may I ask, could the descendants of the current owners have established the place in 1853? Apparently they not only have great taste in restaurants, but are time travelers to boot! Rock ON!!!
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