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Dessert & Ice Cream

Mono Cone

Cash-only burger stand and soft-serve stop on Highway 395

(863)
$$$$Lee Vining, CA

About

Mono Cone is a walk-up burger stand right on Highway 395 in Lee Vining, the kind of place people heading toward Tioga Pass pull over for on instinct. Reviewers keep coming back for the same reason: a straightforward, well-made burger, fries, and thick milkshakes, served fast even when the line runs out the door.

What people order

The classic cheeseburger draws the most praise, with the pastrami cheeseburger and a guacamole burger (no bun, per one reviewer) also called out by name. Soft serve comes in chocolate, vanilla, and swirl, and the strawberry and Oreo shakes show up repeatedly as reviewer favorites. Fried pickles and hot dogs round out the menu. One reviewer flagged the Hawaiian burger as a miss compared to the rest of the lineup.

Good to know

  • Cash only — multiple reviewers mention this, so plan ahead.
  • Rated 4.5 from 862 reviews, with reviewers praising quick service and reasonable prices for the area.
  • Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:30am–8pm, Sunday 10:30am–6pm.
  • Phone: (760) 647-6606

It is a popular stop for a reason: expect a line in peak season, but reviewers say it moves quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mono Cone take credit cards?

No — reviewers consistently note it's cash only, so plan ahead if you're stopping through Lee Vining.

What are Mono Cone's hours?

Monday through Saturday, 10:30am to 8pm. Sunday, 10:30am to 6pm.

What is Mono Cone known for?

Classic cheeseburgers, fries, and thick milkshakes — the strawberry and Oreo shakes are reviewer favorites — plus soft serve in chocolate, vanilla, and swirl.

Reviews (863)

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4.5

863 reviews

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Lindsay
Lindsay

a week ago

Perfect soft serve, delicious burgers, excellent fries. Worth the usually long lines. Reasonable prices.

Andrew
Andrew

a week ago

Great location to have lunch for drivers. Beware: cash only.

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