June Bug Cafe

Name: June Bug Cafe
Address: 6979A CA-140, Midpines, CA, United States, 95345
Telephone: (209) 966-6666 ext. 4
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

58 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Since we opened this camp 25 years ago, we have focused upon fresh foods for our guests. We know it is difficult to find good meals on the road, especially if you are vegan and vegetarian, and invite you to join us.

You will smell the foods before you walk in, but will see entree's like baby back pork ribs, samosas, ribeye steaks, moussaka, vegan ramen and steamed saffron mussels through our open kitchen. We make easy to assemble fresh bag lunches for the trail, and specialty lunch items for indoor and outdoor dining. Beside items like American breakfast and breakfast burritos you will find signature items like our California breakfast too! All this from fresh, mainly regional sourced, sustainable and some organic healthy foodstuffs.

We invite you to peek into some online reviews in advance. Our breakfast and lunch menus rarely change, however our limited dinner menu does change nightly. This restaurant is family style dining. Accessible restroom, parking and ramp to Cafe.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Californian, Vegan
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(209) 966-6666 ext. 4
Website
https://www.yosemitebug.com/cafe/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
You can book private events with Caroline in the Tenaya Room or the large Bodie Room.

Location
6979A CA-140, Midpines, CA 95345
Neighborhood
Yosemite
Parking details
There are three parking lots increasingly uphill from our Cafe. There is an accessible parking spot at the Cafe with a ramp.
Public transit
Amtrak and Yosemite Area Regional Transit System at the end of our drive.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

California Breakfast
Eggs, sourdough toast, avocado and tomatoes
American Breakfast
Eggs, toast, hash browns, bacon or chicken sausage
Burritos
Carnitas pork, eggs, cheese, onion, black beans, peppers, avocado with salsa and sour cream on the side. Vegetarian and vegan options
French Toast
Thick sliced, with powdered cinnamon sugar, maple syrup and fresh cut fruit
Granola
Homemade oat, nut and dried fruit granola with milk or almond milk, and fresh cut fruit
7 Grain Pancake
7 grain and oats, with maple syrup, and fresh cut fruit
Rolled Oatmeal
Rightly done, with milk or almond milk, raisins and brown sugar, and fresh cut fruit
Special Daily

Beverages

$2.50 to $5. 7am to 11pm

Organic Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Apple Juice
Coffee
Hot Teas
Milk
Almond Milk

Handmade Desserts

$5 to $6. 7am – 11pm. You can't miss the dessert box when you pick up your silver and drink at the order counter with your number. If there's only one left you should get it right then. Our fresh cheesecake is what we have been known for since the beginning

Seasonal Fruit Pies
with Streusel Top Apple & Mixed Berry
Banana, Coconut or Chocolate Cream Pie
New York Style Cheesecake
Carrot Cake or Chocolate Cake

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Most Booked

58 Reviews

BB
BrigitB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was Great to eat there love the food, it was so beautyfull
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MaryH
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easy on and off the main road. A nice respit from a long drive.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Lunch was fab - dinner was average. The difference… was how busy they were. For dinner it was rammed - each time I waited in line for drinks or food, it was 30 mins. That’s a long time. Unfortunately they had run out of vegetarian ravioli. Okay I get it was popular. The alternative was a fig salad or veggie parmigiana. Both got a thumbs down from my 19 yr and 21 yr old veggie children. I asked for veggie pizza - as an alternative. Not allowed the team said - only for young children. Okay i get this - but under the circumstances, couldn’t an exception be made? No, we’d get in trouble the team said. Hmmmm it was now 9pm, so not sure how many young children would be having dinner this late? Rules are rules and I get why / but equally, it seems a bit silly / ‘immature’ not to allow the team to make grown up decisions re the pizza - given the circumstances. And by the way - I give this gift of feedback so the team on the ground can be empowered to make and take their own decisions based on who’s standing in front of them - rather than the fear of who’s behind them (even though the manager wasn’t around and would have never known)
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OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great food and value, beautiful place! We loved everything. Bad coffee though.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience3
Made a reservation at 1:45. They stopped serving earlier than that. They may want to update their info on open table.
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Raleigh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. So I give it a good rating. It is a bit quirky; way back from the road (you might think you're lost getting to it), and we had to bus our own tables. I surely wasn't expecting that based on the high prices. Seems like it's oriented to serve the nearby cabins and tourists stopping by for diner are the exception. But like I said, the food was delicious. I would highly recommend, but just set expectations appropriately.
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GeraldH
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Whenever we’re in the area, which is often, we go to the Bug for dinner. They never disappoint.Delicious food. Great variety, Great service.
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Iceguybob
San Francisco
47 reviews
vip
2.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience1
We were surprised that this was a dining room located in a cabin/hostel retreat. Thought it was a diner with table service. Breakfast menu was limited. You go to the counter to order. No orange juice. Room was very noisy with people talking very loudly right next to us and lingering at the door. It was ok - better than the breakfast buffets in El Portal, but not what we were expecting.
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GayleY
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classic California -delicious yet healthy food offerings. Omnivore, Vegetarian & Vegan options. I thought their oatmeal raisin cookie was the best I’ve ever tasted.
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RupertC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I got the blt and really enjoyed it The cheesecake was really great, just as other reviews have mentioned.
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ErinB
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, as always. Bought cookies to take home. The ginger molasses cookies are especially delicious.
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ChristyW
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambience. There is a warm fire beautiful wood structure. The food was absolutely incredible. I love that there are games there. My husband and I are food. Enjoy playing games together.
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DianaM
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Won't be going back! Out of a party of 7, 5 of us got super sick after eating there...but yes I understand it can happen at any restaurant but when I told slash owner/manager he got very defensive and hung up on me! Eventually we got our money back ,but how awful to treat a local like that 😔
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stilltrying
San Francisco
19 reviews
1.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Showed up and it was closed. Said the cook didn't show up. Had reservation they could have called and let us know. Have eaten there before and food was great so was disappointed.
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FranceyL
New Orleans
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Off the road a bit and worth the trip. June bug has real food, a down-home ambiance and much more variety than the other restaurants in the area. We were glad our GPS helped us find it in the dark because we would have missed the turn off otherwise.
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KylieC
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Honestly, I really wanted to love this place. It was a little too rustic for my taste and there wasn’t really any good options for dinner. You pay at the counter and they bring the food to you. There is a place to put all your dishes when you’re done. For the price point, I would have expected more of your typical sit down restaurant. Food was alright. I ordered the trout. It came with a shrimp Thai salad on top and rice. I enjoyed the shrimp salad more than the trout. I got pie for dessert and that was the best part. Overall, I think I was just expecting better food than what I received for the price.
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AnaD
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Personal amable, comida buena
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and unique with great prices!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is truly a hidden gem. Food was amazing and 100 times better than a few other places closer to the park. Worth the 20-30 min drive.
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AnnMarie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Portions are huge! I had the prime rib and it was delicious! I could not even eat half of it. My husband had a cheeseburger and he couldn't finish his either. He also said it was delicious. The lunches and dinners are really good.
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SFLocal
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent prime rib; very pleasantly surprised.
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LoveDiningOut
Seattle
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This restaurant should not even be on Open Table. This is NOT a sit-down service restaurant. This is- walk you to the counter, place your order and find a seat until called up to get your food. This was a HUGE disappointment as I was taking my husband out to dinner for his 70th birthday. We turned around and left. I’ve been using Ipen Table for years and this is this first time it’s led me wrong but please- remove this restaurant - it’s nit what anyone making a reservation for a nice dinner is looking for - no reservations are even taken there.
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JulieA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We ate in the cafe 2 evenings during our stay at Yosemite Bug. Both times the food was outstanding, by far the best we had anywhere during our 2 week holiday! Steak melted in your mouth and the sweet potato samosas were sooooo tasty! Prices were very reasonable too. There are vegan/vegetarian options each day. 10 out of 10!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We both entered and no instruction how to order or what to do. We went to the till and were greeted by an unfriendly staff member as we ordered two mushroom ravioli, the Vegetarian option. One ravioli had a red item in which looked like meat. When asking the staff what this ingredient was for clarification, it was met with a nonchalant attitude, no one cared, did nothing to reassure me it wasn’t or remedy the situation. They told me it was red pepper as this was in the meal. They took my plate away and removed the item so I could not photograph. Every other ravioli was opened and no other red items to note which is unlikely if the ingredient was actually red pepper. It didn’t cut like pepper, it was more like thin fatty ham as there was streaks of white in it. The staff told me it was red pepper and that it was on the menu on the board, so I double checked and confirmed it wasn’t, this was not listed as an ingredient at all. Multiple staff members shrugged their shoulders and had no consideration for the issue I raised. They told me it was a third party who provided the ravioli, and that it was red pepper. No apology, no effort to remedy the situation or make me feel better about the situation. In addition to that disrespectful situation, there was also burnt garlic bread. Food over salted. The cutlery was dirty. The tables were not cleaned. There were flies everywhere. No straws. Animal heads mounted on the walls of the room. PLEASE don’t eat here even if recommended, food and service was extremely poor and we are a couple who is normally easily pleased and never complain, so it shows the gravity of the situation.
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PatrickB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious and a wonderfully unique dining experience. Fir locals. Travelers, everyone...dont miss it.
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DebbieP
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the gluten free meal with a super fun, camp like vibe! We were lucky to find June Bug cafe for a fine meal after building g a big appetite from white water rafting!
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kinkaid
Anchorage
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Unique spot with creative menu. Second week of May was quite busy . We were very happy to find all kinds of Vegan options on the menu. Plenty of sitting outside. Very friendly and accommodating stuff. Portions are a little smaller than expected for the price but very fresh ingredients or hot, right off the grill!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience2
First of all this reservation is a joke. The place has no clue for OpenTable reservation as it is open table there! You show up, go to the counter and place your order and your meal is brought to your table number. So do not go in finding a table reserved for you. The staff is friendly there and food is good and fresh
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Michele
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place!! Great people, great food. Would 100% come back
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Michelle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was actually very fabulous for a rustic place. We ate there the next night and sadly not quite as impressed.
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JustineT
Tahoe
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Breakfast Buffett here on a Sunday morning was great. No lack of choices and everything was tasty. The place is great we sat by the huge windows overlooking the trees. Absolutely beautiful
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ValerieL
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Surprisingly delicious food and generous portions in a rustic dining hall. No reservations actually necessary or even possible??
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JustineT
Tahoe
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner here while we stayed at the Yosemite bug. It was a little different then we thought as you walk in get in line and order then go find seating. They had a band playing so there were a lot of people which was fine. Might have been the best steak I’ve ever had. It was excellent.
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Jessicaw
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Giving a lot of grace, my experience may have just been due to it being off season. I ordered the steak medium well and it came very rare. Ended up hugging porcelain all night. My companion got a flatbread that was nothing but “gum” cheese and barely edible. The ambiance is very low key and rustic which fits the theme. Nice view from one side. Probably cozy on a cold night with a fire going. Portions were very large on everything we saw but if it makes you sick not sure that’s a good thing. If I had to eat there again I’d stick to a sandwich.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow the food here is fabulous. Love that they change the menu daily and have something for everyone. This was a great finale after hiking all day in Yosemite. Affordable, delicious, and definitely will be back!
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JacquelineH
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The June Bug Cafe is the best food ever. It never disappoints! Whether you have been climbing in Yosemite or have driven up to the Sierras from the Central Valley, you can't choose a better place for dinner than the June Bug Cafe.
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Sleepiiu
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
We ordered two flat iron steaks —- one rare, and one medium. Rare was perfectly cooked to rare. Medium was more like medium rare /rare. Pizza was subpar but I guess can’t expect best pizza since it isn’t a pizza joint. Overall l, good quality and portion size and clean.
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Jimdavis
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Snowed in we were grateful for world class food at this cozy rustic cabin-like resort just outside of Yosemite with a YARTS stop. They serve breakfast/lunch/ dinner at reasonable prices— we had the best duck confit, vegetarian angloletti, wild boar chili and flat iron steak over two days. They have a kids menu, too. They don’t take reservations and there may be a long line even in a snowstorm with spotty internet (best to have enough cash so it will go faster). You may even bring s’mores after dinner in a do it yourself campfire outside. There’s a nice fireplace and plenty of tables to socially distance or to meet tourists from around the world.
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LauraJ
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2021
overall2food1service2ambience3
Food was not warm, not great quality and overpriced for Christmas dinner. Staff was disorganized. I feel like the quality of this place had really gone down in recent months, it used to be a go-to but after this experience we probably won’t be back for a while
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited the bug for my sons 22nd birthday on Christmas Day. The menu was full of dishes we all wanted to try. Between the 6 of us every meal we tried was outstanding. Vegetables were fresh and the meat was cooked perfectly. The blend of flavors and vegetables paired with meats or fish are always the perfect combination. Oh and the lobster bisque was amazing.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

June Bug Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (209) 966-6666 ext. 4.

June Bug Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

6979A CA-140, Midpines, CA 95345

Additional information

Neighborhood
Yosemite
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Californian, Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are three parking lots increasingly uphill from our Cafe. There is an accessible parking spot at the Cafe with a ramp.
Public transit
Amtrak and Yosemite Area Regional Transit System at the end of our drive.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.yosemitebug.com/cafe/
Phone number
(209) 966-6666 ext. 4
Private party facilities
You can book private events with Caroline in the Tenaya Room or the large Bodie Room.

June Bug Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Breakfast

California Breakfast

American Breakfast

Burritos

French Toast

Granola

7 Grain Pancake

Rolled Oatmeal

Special Daily

Beverages

Organic Orange Juice

Cranberry Juice

Apple Juice

Coffee

Hot Teas

Milk

Almond Milk

Handmade Desserts

Seasonal Fruit Pies

Banana, Coconut or Chocolate Cream Pie

New York Style Cheesecake

Carrot Cake or Chocolate Cake

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does June Bug Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is June Bug Cafe restaurant rated?

Is June Bug Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information