Burger Barn: The Best Cheeseburgers in Mono County
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Whenever we go to (or through) the tiny town of Bridgeport, it’s hard for us to NOT stop at Burger Barn. After a long day of hiking, it’s the perfect spot for a delicious, juicy burger.
They’ve been serving the people of Bridgeport and their visitors since 1983 and have no intention of going anywhere, anytime soon.
This is our inaugural foodie post on Inked with Wanderlust and couldn’t think of a better subject for the first one than Burger Barn.
*Side Note: We’re not restaurant critics by any means, nor do we claim to be. This is simply our honest opinions (from a customer perspective) about our particular experience to help you discover new places to try.
Pertinent Info
City/State: Bridgeport, CA
Address: 152 Main Street
Cost: $6 - $13 per person
Food: Burgers, Tacos, Ice Cream, Chili, etc
Open: Seasonally (usually closed throughout winter)
Seating: Both outdoor and indoor
Service: Walk-up order window/self-seating
Alcohol: Beer served
Website/Menu: No official website, but they are on Facebook
Our Visit(s): 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022
Getting There
Once you’re in Bridgeport, Burger Barn is very easy to find as it’s right on Main Street (the main drag through town).
From Reno:
Travel south on US-395 for about 115-miles
Soon after arriving in Bridgeport, you’ll see Burger Barn on your left
From Yerington:
For a total of 65-miles, travel south on NV-339 and eventually merge onto NV-208 west
When you arrive at the US-395 junction in town, turn right
You’ll soon see Burger Barn on your right
From Mammoth Lakes:
Travel north on US-395 for about 50-miles
Soon after arriving into Bridgeport, you’ll see Burger Barn on your right
There’s quite a bit of parking here. Some along the side of the restaurant, more in front of the indoor seating building and others on the street.
If you have to park on the street, keep in mind that you’ll need to back into the spaces. Parking on the street facing the sidewalk is a citable offense here.
The Restaurant
To order your food, simply walk-up to the counter window. You’ll place your order, pay and receive an order number.
They’ll call your order over the intercom when it’s ready. Simply pick it up at the other window and enjoy your meal.
As far as seating is concerned, the outdoor portion sits directly in front of the restaurant and consists of several picnic tables.
If the weather is bad (or there’s no outdoor seating available), there’s indoor seating with more picnic tables adjacent to the restaurant.
The Food
While the name of restaurant gives away it’s main feature, Burger Barn actually has an array for food items to choose from.
Firstly, the burgers are amazing. They’re flavorful, juicy and cooked perfectly every time. Though to be fair, our burgers were over-seasoned a couple times.
If you’re not feeling like a burger, they have plenty of variety. One of their offerings, the California Burrito, is great. They also serve street tacos, chili, teriyaki rice bowls, ice cream and more.
Things To Do Nearby
If tasty burgers aren’t enough to convince you to make the trip, perhaps all the other activities Bridgeport has to offer will give you that extra push.
Just down the street from Burger Barn is the historic Mono County Courthouse and behind that is the historical jail. Both of which you can look around in.
About eight miles outside of Bridgeport is the area’s crown jewel; Twin Lakes. Both the lower and upper lake offer world-class fishing, kayaking and more.
In the surrounding mountains are a plethora of popular hiking trails. One of which is the Robinson Creek trail to Barney Lake (our personal favorite).
Another great feature of the area are the numerous hot springs. The two most popular/most easily accessible ones being Travertine Hot Springs and Buckeye Hot Springs.
Travertine is located just off of US-395 behind the Ranger Station. Buckeye is closer to Twin Lakes and is accessed by a maintained dirt road.
Bridgeport is also well known for being in close proximity to many major attractions in the county and state. The closest being Bodie State Historic Park.
It’s also only 38-miles to the east entrance to Yosemite National Park. If you’re a hiker, then this is the side of Yosemite you want to visit.
Additional nearby attractions include:
Wilson Canyon (Nevada)
and much more!
Something else you may not have known is how famous Bridgeport (and the rest of Mono County) is for the area’s fall colors. They’re simply stunning!
Your Thoughts…
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