Brewed Awakening

Awesome donuts! I highly recommend stopping here if you are making your way in or out of bishop.read more

I've been told that this is a must try donut shop on the way through Bishop. I love the small mom…read moreand pop donut shop feel. There were people eating at the tables and a line ordering their food/donuts. I appreciated that because the variety was on point! Donuts aren't my biggest craving, but when I saw the display of donuts, I wanted to try so many! We opted for just a few. -maple donut filled with Nutella (I know, WTH?! But honestly it was such a good pairing and sooooo good!) -extra maple glazed "8 donut" -Krueller donut hole (chilled and filled, yum!!!!) -cream puff that just looked so perfect and although I've never had one until now, it was light, airy, and perfectly sweet and delicious! I wish I had it in me to try more, but u til next time! Oh yeah, the wait time was fast because they are efficient while being patient and friendly!

Their display case of their donuts!

Maple 8 (extra glazed!!!)

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Erick Schat's Bakkery

4.3(3k reviews)

15.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

When after a scout trip with my troop from the sierras and was amazed maybe I was just super hungry…read morebut everything was great looking they had cookie samples and tried one delish btw also get the almond croissant if you love almond flavor and filling I LOVED it but wouldn't recommend to someone that is new to the flavor and also very cheap here one thing I would recommend is having a sign for front of line and back of it got very confusing and went to wrong part

My son picked up the Asiago Cheese bread and apple pull apart bread for me while coming to visit…read morefrom Southern California. So good! The breads are fresh and flavorful. So hard to put them down. Will hit it again while it's my time to drive down the road and back!

Strawberry eclair

Outside

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Front of Erick Schat's Bakkery

Great Basin Bakery

4.6(518 reviews)

14.6 mi

Eat here (not the other well known bakery) for the best sandwiches on their homemade sourdough…read morebread! The tom turkey was stuffed with turkey & yummy with a unique twist of sun dried tomatoes. The BLTA was full of bacon. Both were delicious. Friendly & helpful staff. Around 6 indoor tables & air conditioning. And don't leave without buying bread or pastry for later!

Just had a great first timer experience. The freshly baked bread aroma hit me the minute I stepped…read morein. I was greeted by a very friendly woman. We ordered the Muffaletta Sandwich, which was very tasty. We also got a croissant and oatmeal cookie. Both were giant, fresh and delicious. They do not serve espressos but their coffee is very good. They do have cream and a couple of different Torani syrups if you would like some flavoring. We will definitely make this a regular stop as we pass through Independence monthly on our way back and forth to Bridgeport. There is street parking, some tables inside and out and restrooms inside the restaurant behind the counter. I will update this review when we have their breads, pies and other sandwiches. In the mean time, do yourself a favor and stop in for a visit soon!

Soup of the day (mushroom and Brie) $5.50

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Indy Place

4.9(81 reviews)

25.5 mi

In Google maps it shows the name as Eastern sierra and then Indy place as 2 different shops but…read morethey're the same. Honey lavender was delicious! I'll be coming here every time I pass by on vacation

I am placing this review under this heading although I believe the true name of the business is…read more"Eastern Sierra Ice Cream." To say this Ice cream is " good" is not enough. This is true old fashioned ice cream made with real ingredients. You can taste how real the ingredients are in every bite as the flavors dance together on your tongue. We spoke with the gentleman that owns the shop. He spoke to us about where he gets the cream, and some of the ingredients. They really make sure they use good products. You won't find emulsifiers, and guar gum here! The care and attention to making a superior product like this is hard to find. I shared my need for clean food, and my appreciation for what he and his wife create with the gentleman. Truly an Art! This is a must try if you happen to be in this little town passing through.

The menu and front door

Indy Place business hours - July 2025 (Ice cream flavor- Pistachio)

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Lone Star Bistro

3.6(273 reviews)

40.7 mi

I was on the hunt for ice cream in Lone Pine and this place delivered on that promise! They serve…read moresandwiches, bagels, coffee, ice cream, etc. They had a lot of flavors and different options of sizes. There were trinkets to shop, scattered indoor seating, and a lived-in atmosphere. The staff were nice and quick; they seemed so lovely. If you need a sweet treat tonight, treat yourself to a scoop (or 3)!

This coffee shop has a cute feel when you walk in the door. It is very popular with the locals and…read moretravelers like us who stop by for some coffee or maybe a bite to eat. There is a small gift shop with lots of sundry stuff. We have been regulars when we are traveling up and down the 395 which happens a couple times a month. I always appreciate hospitality service workers and make it a point to be friendly and appreciative to everyone. It's just so darn difficult here. I mean for the last 6 years this has been a regular spot and nothing really seems to change. The ladies here just don't seem to enjoy their jobs. During our last visit we needed to use the restrooms and they were very unclean. My brain always connects dirty bathrooms to probably dirty kitchens. I never like to give poor reviews and give regular spots multiple tries. We just can't do it anymore. There is a coffee shop and juice bar across the street we will be trying on our next trip.

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Comfortable dining on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Mammoth Coffee Roasting Co

4.3(345 reviews)

49.5 mi

Stopped by Mammoth Coffee Roasting Co. for some much-needed coffee before tackling a 10-mile hike,…read moreand this was exactly the fuel I needed! Great coffee, cool mountain-town vibe, and the perfect way to kick off an adventure-filled day. Nothing like loading up on caffeine before voluntarily walking 10 miles through the mountains . Definitely a must-stop when in Mammoth!

My wife is a big fan of their coffee and I dig their donuts, so they receive our business when in…read moretown. Enjoyed the Mammoth chocolate donut seen in the pics. It is HUGE, maintains a great consistency and the chocolate frosting is evenly dispersed to make a tasty shareable treat. The Maple Bacon Donut is a standout. The glaze is divine, not too sweet, and complements the slice of bacon on top perfectly. Service is super-friendly and the shop can get very busy due to their ideal location and high quality of coffee and donuts. Their loyalty program rules!

Checkout

Hazelnut Latte & Vegan Muffin

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Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Shea Schat's

3.5(1k reviews)

50.1 mi

Shea Schat's bakery in Mammoth Lakes is a must stop for amazing baked goods and sandwiches. Plenty…read moreof menu items to get when you head out on your daily excursions including fresh baked breads, donuts, cupcakes, fruit tarts, truffles, cannoli's, ham and cheese croissants, fresh juices, sandwiches, custard and fruit Danish and more! Espresso drinks, they tout the top 10% of the tea in the world, lots of tea options. Inside they have a Special of the day, dozen donuts when we went. Our first visit we tried the churro 5/5, coconut macaroon 5/5, fruit Danish 5/5 and a maple bar donut 5/5. All great treats and worth another visit! On the second visit, we tried another churro 5/5, a peanut butter and M&M cookie 5/5, blue berry croissant 5/5 Some seating outside with umbrellas, no pets allowed inside, friendly service by Andrea. Lots of display cases with a huge assortment of goods. Brightly lit with some seating in the back.

Pull apart bread is 100/10 Service is 1000/10…read moreLots of pastry options for savory or sweet people! Cute little stop on the way up the hill

Cheese pastry

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Seating area

Judy's Donuts

4.6(173 reviews)

75.6 mi

Came here with my niece every morning before going into Yosemite. Delicious donuts and wonderful,…read moregenerous service. Highly recommend if you're staying in Oakhurst or visiting Yosemite.

First of all the owner is so welcoming. I brought my family in, and she took us in like family and…read morefed us. What a way to start your day before adventuring Yosemite. The cherry filled crepes was my favorite or tied with their French crullers. I normally don't go for chocolate, but my brother got a regular ass chocolate old fashioned, but said it was the greatest chocolate donut ever....

Thank you wall

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Donut King

4.6(57 reviews)

94.1 mi

I was in Hanford visiting family from Los Angeles, and after driving from another donut shop not…read moretoo far from there, where I had just had the worse experience, they change my mood in the best way! Their donuts were amazing and the service made all the difference! My only regret is living over 3 hours away and not buying a whole box! If you're lucky enough to live near by, go get the best donuts! I cannot wait to go back! Donut King will be my first stop!!!

I get donuts from here all the time because they are the best but not anymore. The donuts are so…read moretiny now. They shrunk their size by three times the size they used to be. How can you charge so much and make the donuts smaller. I'm very upset about that. Very disappointing!

First time to try Donut King. I wanna go back. Soft and fresh.

Best donuts ever!

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Linda P.

2 months ago

THE BEST place to visit in Big Pine! Had the most amazing blueberry Matcha Latte with strawberry cold foam! And definitely get the delicious breakfast burrito-to die for! We love the owner Shelly! She didn't get rattled when the line was out the door and still took time to chat with us. A MUST DO! read more

Sunflower D.

4 years ago

Amazing food and drinks as well as service! staff is very friendly and awesome, it's a small but wonderful place with amazing tasting food definitely recommend stopping by!! read more

Arseni A.

1 month ago

whoever let that weirdo to work there, think again...bothering people, coming to their table, starring, throwing random comments out, almost looking to attack read more

Chasity S.

2 years ago

Small local businesses, woman and native owned, constantly upgrading and changing the menu. Cozy, safe and clean. Service with a little or a lot of sarcasm. read more

Michael W.

7 years ago

Me and some of my friends ate here. We were genuinely impressed with the size of the food and the taste. If your around town I definitely recommend it. read more

Julia S.

5 years ago

Delicious coffee, delicious on the go breakfast and a very pleasant staff! I will definitely be coming back. Would recommend to a friend.

Cammbrianna M.

5 years ago

Pretty good iced chia tea!! Was greeted by all staff. fast and efficient . I wouldn't expect anything else from Shelly and chas!

Melissa H.

7 years ago

Great atmosphere, great coffee, great food, great people, and great donuts!! Awesome place to stop!

Krystal M.

5 years ago

Must stop if your passing thru Big Pine! They are the sweetest people and the tea is amazing!

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