Such a good breakfast burrito! Loved the bacon bits…read more There was a bit of a long line and luckily we managed to find parking in another lot. They sell a lot of good stuff like matcha, orange juice, coffee beans, merch, they have a lot of tables to sit at and to enjoy food too! There were 11 of us!

Chill vibes and excellent coffee shop right in the heart of Mammoth Village. Food was on point and…read moredelicious. We ordered several dishes including the Everything Bagel and Lox, Egg White Feta Spinach Wrap, Breakfast Burrito with Andouille sausage, Bagel with cream cheese, and to drink the 2 Cuban with 4 shots (one with 2% milk and the other with oat milk, and Mocha Latte. Again, the food and coffee drinks were absolutely fabulous and the service by E.J. was wonderful. 5 stars for this coffee roaster and two thumbs up!

Love this place! the crepes and coffee were so good we ended up coming back twice during our trip…read more We tried the breakfast complete, the salmon crepe, the nutella strawberry and the crepe suzette. Everything was delicious, but the sweet crepes were especially memorable. For drinks, the Black Forest latte and the honey lavendar latte both stood out and paired perfectly with the food. The service was also wonderful! Friendly, welcoming and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Great spot to come for a late breakfast! Got their double cream salmon and Déjà vu (Vanna +…read moreNutella). Both about $14 each. Would definitely get both again. There's a decent amount of filling in each of them! There is plenty of parking as well as benches to sit at outside. I will say the weather was good when we went, but you're subject to the weather as some days it's pretty windy.

Hidden jam of Mammoth Lakes. While many of the locals know about the place, visitors might be…read moremissing on healthy, freshly daily made scones, cookies, loafs, amazing raspberry, lemon squares and many more options... there are so many different gluten free option as well. There is also freshly made organic coffee drip.. and several lunch options. The owner is there ready to help! Place is small, cozy and it smells amazing! Please visit and enjoy!!!

We were looking for a fun little shop while on vacation with our 5 year old. Positives: The place…read moreis small with lots of cute local artisanal items on one wall available for purchase. There was lemon water to drink which was nice. Not so positive: Everything we got was dry and honestly, not that good. The most moisture laden item was a raspberry crumble bar but it was surprisingly not very sweet and kinda off putting. The scone was dry, the shortbread was dry, the bottom of my daughter's cookie was burned. Like pretty black. Maybe it was supposed to be that way? My wife wanted an espresso but the lady behind the counter explained they only had drip coffee. Our daughter asked the same lady if there was a cupcake available, and she said "nope, what you see is what you get." Nothing wrong with what she answered but her tone seemed like she was really annoyed by the question. My wife just wanted to leave but felt like it would be rude to leave without buying things and we like to generally support local businesses. Side note: We ended up going to Schatts bakery a half mile away later that day and had a way better experience with far better tasting baked goods. We wish East side luck but we won't be back.

What a great spot! All the pies and pastries we tried were incredible, including the refrigerated…read moreones we took home to re-heat ourselves. We tried the breakfast, apple, lamb, and butter chicken pies plus a sausage roll. All were delicious, balanced, and obviously rich but never greasy or heavy. Coffee was also good though of course the baked goods are the stars of the show. Once you get your order, take a few minutes to enjoy the mountain air and views from the patio, too. Doesn't get much better!

This place is amazing! We came here on a Friday after hearing about this place and we liked it so…read moremuch we came back on Saturday and also bought some frozen pies to take home. The crust is perfectly flaky and buttery, not too flaky and not too buttery and is the perfect thickness and texture for accentuating the fillings inside. But what makes these standout is the fillings. They're an explosion of perfectly balanced flavors, and you can really tell that they were made with care. We talked to the owner and he says he sources his ingredients locally which we really appreciate, he says the beef is from a ranch near Bishop and he also gets bones to boil the beef stock to make the gravies. We tried pretty much every flavor they had, every single flavor was superb but personally here's how I rank the pies: 1) Lamb - Lamb is often tough or gamey, but this lamb was neither. Each chunk was moist and tender and perfectly seasoned. The gravy it was in was phenomenal. If you like lamb or are even just okay on lamb this is a must try. 2) Steak - Besides just meat, the inside of the steak was more like a shepherd's pie. There was peas and potatoes, and the meat was perfect. 3) Ground Beef and cheese - The beef had a really nice deep flavor, you can taste it's high quality ground beef. 4) Butter chicken - This is a hot take because I think he said butter chicken is one of their most popular flavors, and I can see why. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the flavor is great. 5) Lentil - Okay this one was actually really good, I'm just a meat eater so of course it's going to be bottom of my list but if you're just going to get two I think this pairs well with the lamb. The sausage roll was also really good, the sausage was not some cheap sausage there was real meaty flavor to it. If you have the room in your stomach I would definitely add on a sausage roll. Unfortunately they were out of apple pie and the potato top when we were there, but I definitely want to try that next time.

I have been to Tom's Place too many times to count. It is one of those few surviving old school…read more(literally ... it is over 100 years old) roadside cafes that are precious little gems. The food is very good. Not spectacular, and not gourmet, by any means, but very good American fare. The service is also very good, and the current owner is an asset to the community in many ways. But it is the ambiance that really makes it special. It dates back to 1917, and looks it. The dining room has a big fireplace and is paneled with knotty pine. There are a lot of doo-dads about which give the place a lot of character. Next to the dining room is a small bar, similarly festooned with a lot of entertaining doo dads. Tom's place is an official watering hole of ECV, and that alone tells you something about the place. They also have a small general store with convenience food and supplies, as well as simple souvenirs like t-shirts and coffee mugs. Have a look there while you are at it. To give you a sense of the place, consider the attached photograph. It is of the stairway to the restrooms downstairs. That doorway is low enough that a tall person might possibly hit their head, hence the admonishment. That's it in a nutshell. This is either your kind of place or not. But it is surely mine!

I hate leaving bad reviews, but my experience at Tom's Place Restaurant Café was honestly terrible…read more I came in for lunch and was treated very poorly by our waitress. She brought me a bowl of chili that was literally cold. I didn't even complain because she never came back to the table after serving it. We asked for extra napkins and only received two. Again, she disappeared and never checked on us. When my burger arrived, the service somehow got even worse. I eventually had to ask another waitress to go find our server just so I could get my bill. When she finally came back, she was extremely rude and dismissive. Honestly, it almost seemed like she was under the influence of medication or something because her behavior was so strange and unprofessional. The only positive part of the experience was another waitress -- an amazing Latina woman -- who stopped by our table and actually apologized for what was happening. She showed more professionalism in one minute than our waitress did the entire meal. I still left a $2 tip, and I'm the kind of person who would normally leave a $50 tip for good service. That should say everything. Very disappointing experience.

Left Yosemite and were looking for a place for brunch before heading south. Stumbled upon Bee's…read moreCafe. Cute decor with ample of seating inside and covered patio. Great and friendly service. The weather was nice, so we decided to sit in the patio. Luckily there wasn't a long line when we arrived. We ordered lattes, pastries, omelet, and breakfast sandwich at the counter. There's a section for you grab the condiments by the counter. The lattes and hot food are brought to the table when they are ready. Everything was delicious, but pastries were exceptional. There's plenty of parking available and a perfect place to enjoy brunch before the long drive. I definitely recommend this place! Pro tips: check out their menu online to decide what you wanted before you get there so you can take time to decide on the pastries.

We were visiting Yosemite and staying nearby. I stumbled across this place while looking for a…read morebrunch spot and was immediately sold. It is very spacious and decorated super cute. There's plenty of seating, indoors and outdoor. The weather was perfect, so we decided to sit outdoors where there was also a live jazz band. You order at the counter and then your food is brought out to you when ready. The line was pretty long when we went, and all of the menus were occupied. Luckily, their menu online is updated so we were still able to decide what we wanted before it was our turn to order. We ordered the turkey sandwich, banana pecan waffle, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Everything was delicious, but the waffle really stood out for me. There's also a section when you grab your own condiments indoors. There's plenty of parking available and the perfect place to enjoy a nice day outside. I definitely recommend this place!

So glad that I stopped by this little cafe on our roadtrip. The ambiance was so cozy with a…read morefriendly staff. The chorizo burrito was large and left me feeling full. The chocolate banana latte was a sweet treat. The outside seating area was where we ate the food and was a fun little place to take a break from the road trip

My hubby and I got iced vanilla & caramel lattes. It had the right balance of sweetness and…read morecreaminess. Very good. We tried another coffee place in town, and this place beats them in overall taste.

The food was SO good. I split the Big Z plate with my hubby and it was enough for both of us…read more Everything on our plate tasted amazing. The staff was friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating (with shade).

Mono Basin Cafe was such a pleasant surprise during our stop near Mono Lake. The café sits on top…read moreof a little hill right near the lodge area, and it has a really cozy, relaxed atmosphere that immediately makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. We went there both for dinner and breakfast, and one thing became very clear very quickly: the portions here are absolutely gigantic. We learned fast that sharing was the smartest strategy unless we planned to spend the rest of the day recovering from a food coma. The breakfast burrito deserves its own monument. No exaggeration, that thing could probably feed four people comfortably, and somehow it was also excellent. Huge and delicious is a dangerous combination. The night before, we had enchiladas that were also very good and satisfying after a long day of driving and exploring. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the whole place had an easygoing mountain-town charm. They also serve wine and beer, which made dinner even more enjoyable. One of the best parts of the café is the outdoor garden seating area. It is really lovely, peaceful, and has partial views toward Mono Lake, which makes the experience feel even more special. Overall, this place felt warm, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming. Great food, enormous portions, beautiful outdoor seating, and exactly the kind of spot you hope to find on a road trip.

Hot Shot Coffee Shack is a gem in North Fork. I stopped in for a sandwich and coffee, and both were…read moreexcellent--fresh ingredients, great flavor, and coffee that's clearly crafted with care. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere had a relaxed, local charm that makes you want to linger a little longer. Whether you're starting your morning or grabbing lunch, this is a spot that's absolutely worth visiting!

This is a great little locally owned place that is very customer service oriented. The food is very…read moregood and large portions. The prices are comparable to most cafe shops. All food is made to order, good fresh ingredients. The coffee and tea are fresh and the teas are very good with a large selection of flavors as well. If nearby stop in and see for self!! The owners work there and will make sure you get great service. It is a small place so can get busy at times but worth the wait!!!

I ordered two dishes during my visit:…read more Gravy Train (with scrambled eggs) - This one felt very worth it since it comes with potatoes, bacon, and a biscuit. The fried chicken was big, well-fried, and not dry at all. I really liked it, though I felt the gravy could've been a bit hotter. Still, I'd give this dish a solid 4.5/5. Country Fried Steak - Served with gravy and potatoes, similar to the Gravy Train but with steak instead of chicken. The steak was nicely thick and very filling. There's limited parking available. I went on a Wednesday so it wasn't too crowded, but I still waited about 20 minutes.

One item is all you need - CINNAMON SWIRL FRENCH TOAST. My goodness, I subbed this into the Stove…read moreSpecial and I was glad I did. Perfect flavor and texture to go along with my eggs and bacon. PS the bacon is also really good - such great flavor and crispiness, they do it so consistently, it's amazing. The staff are very kind, and show they're happy to be helping the guests. They are quick, efficient, and friendly. I'LL BE BACK EVERY TIME I AM IN MAMMOTH. Side note - Inside, it seemed like trying to get a high chair to a table safely would be an issue. I noticed how the tables/booths were set up, a high chair would stick out into an aisle which would cause a disturbance.