Pine Cone Cafe - Mi Wuk, CA

Mi Wuk doesn't have much but, it does have a fabulous breakfast joint and it is the Pine Cone Cafe. And I was craving some major breakfast which is odd, because I don't usually get too hungry until lunch time.

Inside the tiny cafe. Room for 25 people or so.

Breakfast or Lunch - your pick. The Coffee pictured was just amazing. The kind that is so good that you have at least 4 cups without even realizing the amount of caffeine that you just ingested.

My order of Biscuits and Gravy - I know it wasn't the most healthy item on the menu but breakfast is a special treat to me. This was a treat too! The gravy was terrific and biscuit made in house.

I think this is a Veggie Omelet. No complaints were made. The country potatoes were made to order: extra crispy, I like it!

Another Omelet.

Ham and Eggs served with Hash Browns. A whole lot of food, not much of a dent made in this one!

This was a table order and everyone enjoyed them. The pancakes were fantastic. Nice and fluffy, very dessert like.

I just get a good feeling when I come here. The staff is very friendly and are extremely efficient. They smile and always have a fresh pot of coffee in hand. The menu has everything you could possibly want and it all tasted so fresh. I will return and if you haven't been, you should go!

Diamond Jim's - Mi Wuk, CA

I have always had a soft spot for Diamond Jim's - it has been a landmark of where to turn off the highway to go to our cabin. Anytime we went up for a visit we would eat here, and that dates back to my days in Ski-Wee Ski School at Dodge Ridge. Oh my!

The infamous rock wall, with pond. I don't think there was water in it this time.

Happy to be back in the pink booths!

Bread was brought to the table. It was pretty standard.

It was Friday and that means my favorite soup day! Clam Chowder. This chowder was very tasty. Whatever they are doing, they should keep doing it!

Classic dinner salad - pretty basic.

We shared an entree because we were not that hungry. The Calamari sounded great from the menu and it didn't disappoint. If I made one complaint it was a touch greasy. My flavor palate doesn't discriminate against grease but this was maybe a bit too much. The rice was pretty standard, it tasted a little watery - not a major downfall but just an observation. The sticks of zucchini were nice, grilled perfectly.

All in all, going back to Diamond Jim's was a nice experience. I know it probably isn't the most exotic, best place to go but it comforting to me. It brings back happy memories of when my grandfather was alive, he enjoyed taking us here for dinner and we got to order Roy Rogers or Shirley Temple's - our choice of course. I am happy to still see it open and bustling - the bar seemed to be a big hit, it was Karaoke Night! Alright!!