Love Cafe

Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada


You can't miss the giant vintage-style, red-headed woman in park ranger gear on the side of this recently opened cafe – the first vegan cafe in the county. From the menu, you may be forgiven for thinking you're in a carnivore's cafe – it has chicken curry salads, Bridge burgers and meatball marinara subs. However, all dishes are entirely meat free.

All ingredients are super local, fresh, seasonal and organic. Drinks options include freshly squeezed juice, locally roasted coffee and smoothies. Gluten-free menu options available.


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