Mulehouse Cafe, Red's Meadow Resort

 The Mulehouse Cafe isn't easy to get to... Unless you're already hiking, fishing or hanging around Red's Meadow Resort. But if you're headed there, make it part of your day's plan and don't miss having lunch at the Mulehouse. 

For info on the shuttle and things to do and see around Red's check out this article.

Everytime we've been to the Mulehouse, we've had a great time. First, there's the people watching, which is wicked-cool. There are snobby fisherman in their brand new waders. There are hikers from the JMT or PCT looking (and smelling) anything but fresh  and Jonesing for a hot meal. Mostly, there are enthusiastic families hopping on and off the bus which makes a circuit from the Adventure Center every 20-40 minutes.​

I think he liked it.

The decor is just about what you would expect .... lots of wood paneling, a cast iron stove, rustic murals of mule teams, ancient maps, historical photos and mounted trophies.

But we don't go to the Mulehouse for the people watching or the decor. We go there for the authentic, old-fashioned diner food which is exactly that -- authentic and old-fashioned and served by some of the sweetest ladies you'll ever meet. Take time to talk to the ladies and you'll hear how the staff lives in RVs, cabins, and huts for the summer-- some without electricity-- and leave just in time to get out of the Meadow before the road is too icy to pass. Once you've ridden that road once, just imagine how terrifying it would be if it were covered in ice.

​Favorites for our family are the BLT and the burger, both of which are really great. For sides, the kids opt for chips while I usually get potato salad. And like any good diner, everything comes with at least one dill pickle spear. I do wish they had french fries, but I get that they are somewhat limited by the remoteness of their location.

Don't miss the milkshakes, but also don't order one for everybody. These are soda-jerk milkshakes, served in the huge silver blender cup you've seen in  movies set in 1950. So eat lunch, take a hike out to the falls, then come back and order milkshakes as an afternoon treat before you hop on the bus back to Main Lodge.

​Mule House Cafe
Old-fashioned, classic diner
Red's Meadow Resort
www.redsmeadow.com/resort/mule-house-cafe/

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