Convenience Stores in Bass Lake, CA

“While I was planning a group backpacking trip, my buddy N sent me a link for Jones Store, saying: "We NEED to go here!" As it turned out, it was on the way to our trailhead - along the long, convoluted Beasore Rd - and miles from the nearest town. They were open; so we stopped. Plus they had homemade pie(!!) I'll always stop for that.As mentioned by the owners (and the plaque out front) the store was first established in the 1930s as a supplier for cattlemen who were grazing their herds in nearby, upland meadows. It's been a family affair ever since, with the current owners being the third generation here. But times have changed - Gone are the store wares. Gasoline is no longer sold here either (though they still have an old gravity-feed tank out front). It's now just a stop for food and drink. Receipts are filled out in pencil & paper, and they accept CASH ONLY. So be prepared for a bit of time travel.Did I mention pie? As stated on a sign, they have two kinds: pie or no pie. And since the latest pie from the oven is always changing, and they don't keep track, they won't tell you what kind you'll get. I can say it's an enormous slice (1/8 pie?), it comes a-la-mode, and it is topped with whipped cream. I picked mine up right away and it was apple. (with great crust, as is required). One friend grabbed hers 15 minutes later, and it was peach-blueberry. (I admit I was a little bitter).They also offer burgers, dogs, chips and drinks, including beers. Being on vacation, I decided to have a beer with my pie; and I was instructed to grab one from the fridge - PBR, But Light, or Coors. Ok then. Once purchases were completed, we ambled outside, grabbed a plastic table, and enjoyed our sustenance amongst beautiful mountain scenery. A few people in our group ordered burgers and claimed they were excellent.The only negatives for me were:-- Prices were scandalous. One hot dog, two slices of pie, and a can of PBR was $45. I assume it's from supplying this remote location.-- The bathrooms in back were dark, rickety, and kinda scary. They offered showers for extra $ but I wouldn't step foot in the ones that I saw. Ew.Nevertheless, our visit to Jones Store was a great start to a long, off-the-grid weekend trip; I would definitely go again, as long as I had some cash with me.”