The food and service are absolutely incredible. Here we've been to Mammoth several years in a row and eaten at quite a few restaurants in the area and this is by far our family's favorite. The kids love it, tons of great healthy food options and the service is awesome. The green salsa is epic. You've got to give it a try. Both dine in and to-go qualities are great. Well done guys! read more

I am a former resident of Mammoth Lakes and frequently visit many times a year . I was just visiting this 4th of July weekend and had breakfast with friends while I was in town . I have dined at Good Life many times over the years and have seen a decline in service and quality of the food ( my opinion ) Listen .... I understand that this restaurant is not 5 stars nor is it 3 stars ( my opinion) But the owners and its staff have one job and that job is to provide the absolute best service experience and food possible to the community. My hash brown potatoes were raw and my food was sub par . No effort , no passion . ( my opinion) The server couldn't be bothered with my comment of the raw food . The servers energy level was not good and I will definitely not be dining at the restaurant again when I travel up To Mammoth again this year. C- / D Rating read more

My husband and I had breakfast here on a weekday morning. We each ordered two eggs I chose hash browns and he chose pancakes. We also each had coffee and he also had a large orange juice. The service was slow though the restaurant was not crowded. Servings were exceptionally large and Our food arrived cold. We had to go inside and ask for silverware. The bill was just over $50. Plus 3% for using a credit card. After tax and tip, we paid nearly $60. And there was an error on the bill, which they did correct. read more

Some good, some not so good, but overall not bad spot we stopped in at for lunch. The interior has almost a confusing atmosphere like when a restaurant changes hands multiple times but keeps all the vibes of each iteration. From figurines on sale, to old posters and gumball machines, the interior gives old diner and family restaurant vibes and the exterior patio gives mountain brewery vibes. The weather was nice so we sat outside. We each had omelettes, and apart from a thick slice of cheddar cheese being melted on top, they were both pretty good. I didn't care for the hash browns but my girlfriend loved them, so I'd say they're hit or miss. The Arnold Palmer I ordered was awful, with lemonade that was way too tart, and iced tea that had a sugarless berry flavor. Poorly blended and I barely drank any. Overall the food wasn't bad, it was filling, the service was decent and the location was ok, but it was still pricey at nearly $60 for two for lunch, and for that reason alone I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

The service was really bad. I mean REALLY BAD. They are not friendly and act like they don't want to help you. The food was mediocre at best. The server who was female with long brown hair tied back in a pony tail who was prob in her 40s is the worst server I've ever had. I asked for some ranch and a knife and it never came. I asked again and again it never came. Then at the end of our meal she tried to charge me coffee but we never had coffee. Don't order the steak - unless you want it rubbery Don't order the French toast unless you want soggy mush Don't order the chicken fried steak unless you like your food flavorless Hope they get a good dose of humble pie bc just bc they are one of the few breakfast places doesn't mean they can be rude to customers read more

Good Life? Definitely not. 1 Turkey Sandwich 1 hot chocolate 1 coffee 1 slice of apple pie Total was $34 When I picture a $17 dollar turkey sandwich in my mind, it includes more than the basic mayo, lettuce, tomato, turkey. Very disappointed. read more

Good Life Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This place is not what it used to be, we've gone here for 30+ years. I don't think the owners are the same as they were back in the day. My kids and I were having breakfast a few days ago, and my daughter found a shard of glass in her orange juice. It was very frightening. She pulled it out of the back of her mouth and almost swallowed it!! when we told the waitress, she proceeded to make everything worse, instead of remaining calm, she freaked out, insisted on calling the paramedics, even though as the mother of the child who almost swallowed the glass, I said that was not necessary as she was fine. Then instead of calmly, apologizing, and trying to find the source of the broken glass in their kitchen, she proceeded to spend the rest of the time defensively arguing with me, insisting that it wasn't glass it was plastic!! It was the most bizarre thing, whether it was glass or plastic it was a very sharp shard that could have seriously injured someone if ingested. At the end of this whole ordeal and after the paramedics came and left agreeing that no medical treatment was needed, she proceeded to walk up to the table and say that customers were complaining we were too loud and we needed to leave the restaurant!!! can you imagine!!? I was in shock, needless to say the entire restaurant was empty and there were two customers in the back of the restaurant and literally no one else. The heart of the matter here is my child almost swallowed glass, not all of the distractions this woman was trying to introduce to the situation. I would never set foot in this restaurant again. The the waitress, I believe her name was Lydia, should not be in the service industry PERIOD. read more

We came here during our trip to Mammoth. We ordered breakfast (eggs with pancakes) and a French dip sandwich. Both were very good. The restaurant has plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors. Our server was also very nice and attentive. read more

Good Life Cafe - French Dip Sandwich - Vegetarian Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Good mix of locals and tourists when we went to the Good Life Cafe. Ordered the Cobb Salad, Tuna Melt, and Chili Verde Omelette. The Cobb Salad for $19.95 was a decent size and was large enough to feed two. The tuna melt was pretty standard and came on large Texas toast sized slices of bread. The chili verse sauce was good, but the pork wasn't very flavorful and the hash browns were burnt. Overall the meal was decent and would be a place to go back to even though it was a little pricey. read more

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Want here for lunch with my family. I ordered a garden salad that was just lettuce with sprouts on top. The honey mustard dressing was so bad I considered sending it back. My family enjoyed their lunches overall. Unfortunately the staff was poor. Our server barely spoke to us and was unfriendly. He made several mistakes with our orders and seemed bothered if we asked him to fix it. I definitely won't be coming back. read more

Food was actually quite good, with good portions. Staff was nice when entering..just thought they could be a bit more friendlier. read more

Trying to be nice but I have to be honest. The the only thing more disappointing than the food is the service. We were unfortunate in getting the rudest lady as our server. It was either she was having a bad day or she didn't like Asians or she hates her job. The portions are small and the prices are on the pricey side given the quality of food we were served. I suggest going to another breakfast place because eating here is like eating at a dennys wannabe but worse. the service was so unpleasant it made our first day in mammoth less to be desired. read more

Lunch was good! I enjoyed our food. We had Machaca Burrito and Chili Verde Enchiladas and fries as an appetizer. I had a good time plus we finished our food. Place feels like homey, service is fast, bathroom is clean. read more

Great customer service with nice delicious enjoyable food. Big portions of the food so make sure to ask how big your is, you may want to share. The inside place was clean and the patio was perfect to relax. Unfortunately no dogs. read more

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Good Life? Terrible veggie burger, and raw fries. Dropped in because we didn't want to eat a burger in the Village and like supporting more local businesses. I was jonesing for The Breakfast Club but decided to try a place we hadn't been before. Only one other customer in the place for lunch when we arrived. Order was taken quickly. And then, we waited and waited and waited. After about a half hour our food finally came out looking delicious. My garden burger, however, was crisped into a slab of cardboard, the wheat bun toasted until it was more like a charred piece of wood and the fries were barely thawed from the freezer. All I can imagine is that the cook was on vacation or otherwise distracted. I really wanted to like the place. Looks like a great local's spot with a deep breakfast menu. Sadly, today's lunch ruined me for a return. Hopefully, this was just a spring time anomaly. read more

Busy lil breakfast/lunch spot nestled in a strip mall that is currently undergoing renovations. Quickly seated, it was cramped inside but not terribly so where we had any issues getting in and out of our table. Service was pretty good for as busy as it was. Our food also came out pretty quickly. As for the food, it was pricey for the portion size and mediocre in quality/taste. I ordered the vegan scramble which actually had no egg substitutes, just sauteed veggies and came with corn tortillas. The entree virtually had no flavor and left me hungry still. My friends seemed to enjoy their entrees but didn't compliment them. read more

This was on my list to visit the last time I was in Mammoth and today, I had the opportunity. I've been to The Warming Hut & The Stove and I feel the Good Life is better than both of them. First off, they are located in the same shopping center as Harmony Brazilian BBQ. So on a weekend, parking is usually not an issue, unless you come on a long holiday weekend then all bets are off. Walked in on a Saturday around 12:30pm and it was pretty empty by this time. Got seated and decided to try the Chile verde breakfast burrito. Because this breakfast burrito came sauced up with Chile verde sauce and melted cheese on top, it added a new dimension to this classic breakfast item. My first bit blew me away. Man the verde sauce was really tasty and it's not too tart and was well balanced. My only issue was that the restaurant was so warm that after eating this, I started sweating so much that it kind of ruined my appetite. The sauce is spicy and will make your head sweat. But I still think it's tolerable. Overall, I think I will put this as my top choice for breakfast/lunch place. I think I will try their enchiladas next. read more

Good Life Cafe - Chile Verde Breakfast Burrito - Vegetarian Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Variety menu with great food! Family owned with friendly service. We come back here every time we're in Mammoth.

The carne asada was great! Wife had the burger and enjoyed it. Lots of construction in the parking lot, but don't let that stop you from coming in and having a great meal with great service!! read more

Stopped here on our way down from Mammoth. Super friendly staff and the food came out quickly. Nice warm meal after a long day in the snow. Vegan friend approved! read more

Average restaurant but 1 extra star for fair price. It's a welcoming place for both visitors and locals. I was in bit of a rush, with Tesla charging across the street, and was able to finish the meal with time to spare. read more

Good Life Cafe - Steak and Eggs - Vegetarian Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Came here during summer trip to Mammoth. Great service and good food!! Large portions served hot!!

Service was friendly and the food was fresh a good menu for breakfast. Ordered the Bodie omelet, French toast and bacon breakfast burrito. Everything was excellent and would definitely come back the next time in Mammoth. read more

Great breakfast Cafe. We ordered the Machaca Rancheros and the Chile Verde Breakfast Burrito. Machaca Rancheros was made with scrambled eggs the shredded beef. Corn tortilla was on the bottom soaking up all the juicy flavors. It was served with refried beans which were very tasty. Overall, the dish was excellent. The Chili Verde was very flavorful. The green sauce had the proper amount of tomatilla. The pork was super tender. This dish was excellentand I would order this again. read more

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Great eggs Benedict and the fruit was fresh. Will make this my breakfast stop from now on. Service was on point.

Great food, comfortable atmosphere. My favorite place to eat in Mammoth Lakes. I have been coming here for dinner for years.

Every year when in Mammoth we have breakfast at this cute little diner and we are always happy! The food seems to get better every year. It's usually pretty crowded, but we got right in on a Friday morning. I had an omelets with pork and Verde salsa, amazing. Sorry, the picture is after I had been eating for a while.. read more

Good Life Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Breakfast was prompt and delicious, with excellent and attentive service. Despite the ongoing construction, the quality of the food and service exceeded our expectations, making it a great stop on our way home. read more

Good Life Cafe - Breakfast - Vegetarian Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Been here numerous times. It never disappoints. From their eggs Benedict to their tuna melt. Not to mention their fried zuchinnni.

Went in for breakfast. Food is much better than other, comfortable seating, lots of parking. Our first experience was very good with a male server. He was amazing. The second experience was poor with a girl, she took wrong order and was not customer friendly at all. I'm giving this joint a good review but will recommend management to not hire servers who don't understand the meaning of customer service. Thanks read more

Very good Breakfast! The bacon was cooked perfectly and so was the rest of our food. Delicious and we did take out! Definitely going back

Food was good but unfortunately service was not. We were still eating and she had us pay. Not only that but as we finished our food, she came back and rushed us out. They had a ton of empty tables and it wasn't busy at all. Boo on you Sandra C, not a good life place to eat after all read more

We had a really great breakfast and our server was a very nice guy. The vibe inside is good and the service was fast. The Arturo's Rancheros was delicious! read more

Good Life Cafe - Arturo's Rancheros - Vegetarian Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Good food; good service, unlike Starbucks which has closed its' doors after refurbishing the building that once housed MacDonald's. Hope Chipotle comes up here. I'd like that read more

Got takeout from this place on our first night in Mammoth after a long travel day. The food is solid and reasonably priced, particularly for a tourist town. We got an appetizer and three entrees. All were pretty large and had lots of good veggies. The teriyaki stir fry in particular was loaded with greens. The chicken picata and pork chop both came with big hunks of meat. The zucchini parmesan is basically fries, but it's zucchini not potato, so less guilt! Online ordering system was down so we had to go place our order in person. read more

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I got breakfast here one morning and it was pretty good! Mostly typical diner fare with the toast and hash browns, but I was very impressed by the veggies in my omelette. I added spinach and mushroom to a plain cheese omelette and there was a ton in there. Really surprised and pleased by that! The toast and hash browns were nothing to write home about either way. Came back for lunch a few days later and was completely disappointed. I got a tuna melt with zucchini. The zucchini sticks got raves from other reviewers, but I didn't think they were anything special. Just bland and unexciting, But the tuna melt was the big disappointment. It was really just a tuna sandwich and cheese on toast. The tuna was cold and the cheese was completely unmelted. It was actually impressive that they managed to get the outside of the bread that cooked without any heat making it in. But it was definitely not the warm deliciousness I was looking for! read more

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Met with the most rude attendant ever. He just wouldn't get us seated, even though I had older parents with me. For some reason he thought cleaning 2 tables in an empty restaurant was more important than getting us seated. Eventually we found our selves a table after asking him. For 5+ minutes no one came to offer us water while he was serving guests who arrived after us. I have no idea what we did to offend him to get such bad treatment. It was very insulting. We just left while he kept purposely ignoring us. read more

Service for us was terrible. There was a small group of us that went, and when we sat down and told him we would like the check separated, they said they don't separate checks. "Hello"..., it's 2025, this is what the world is doing. The only other thing was, The server took our order, and we never saw him again until it was time for him to give us the check. The food actually wasn't bad, not the best, but the service was absolutely terrible. My wife even asked someone to get our server so we could get refills on our coffee, he still never came. Unfortunately, we will never go back. read more

Amazing traditional American food! Large portions that taste delicious. Friendly service and authentic deco-setting. read more

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Great food and people! Zucchini sticks are the best! Burgers are great as well. Wife loves the chile verde enchiladas!