If you're driving through Lee Vining, Mono Cone is a must stop! We stopped in after exploring the…read morearea and it was exactly what we needed cold, creamy, delicious, and a perfect little treat with that classic roadside mountain-town vibe. The kids were very happy, and honestly, so were the adults! Great spot to cool off, grab a cone, and enjoy the beautiful Eastern Sierra scenery. Definitely adding this to our Lee Vining stops!

Cute little ice cream spot! They have lots of different flavors, and you can even swirl multiple…read moreflavors together which is fun what makes this place unique. We came with a group of 8, and everyone ordered something different. Everyone really enjoyed their ice cream, so that's definitely a plus :) One thing to be aware of the parking lot right in front has a big dip. If you have a lower vehicle or one with side steps, you may want to park on the side instead. Our friend's truck scraped the side rails pulling in :/ The only downside was the service. My order was made incorrectly, and instead of fixing it, the employee insisted it was correct .. even though it wasn't Since it was only a kids (tot) size (about $4), I didn't want to make a big deal out of it and just ate what I was given. However, I did felt feel after our group had ordered eight ice creams, remaking one small order would've been an easy way to provide good customer service but they chose not to. ‍ Overall, the ice cream was good, there were plenty of flavor options, and it's a cute place to stop if you're craving something sweet.

Mammoth Fun Shop is always a must when my family is in town visiting!…read more They have such a great selection of games and toys, both current and nostalgic. You can also find souvenirs to take home as well. But the reason we're always here is for the ice cream! The flavors rotate regularly and my family and I decided that we prefer their ice cream to any of the other shops in town. Customer service is always consistent and friendly.

Cool and hip Mammoth Fun Shop has a welcoming and exciting vibe. Essentially it's a gift shop with…read moreall kinds of cool goodies that make great souvenirs and games available. Ice cream also available and customer service is friendly and run by younger team members. 4.2 stars rounded up because they do pretty much everything right for a cool gift shop. Great location btw and thank you for being here!

It was after 7 p.m., and all my usual coffee spots were already closed when I casually stumbled…read moreupon Side Door Cafe. What a great little find! The cafe may be small and cozy, but their coffee is definitely big on flavor. It's such a cute and beautiful spot, with a tempting selection of pastries and plenty of delicious coffee options to try. I didn't go too fancy this time because I was really craving a cortado (macchiato), but when I saw they had lavender, I couldn't resist adding it to my double shot. Such a good combination! The coffee was excellent--creamy, smooth, and full of flavor. I'll definitely be coming back to explore more of their coffee menu... and next time, I may have to stay a little later and check out their wine bar too. A lovely little unexpected find!

Not a fan. I had to come on here and write a review as the owner constantly advertises their…read morebusiness on Reddit in /r/mammoth and I needed to set the record straight here. No other business does this on Reddit. First, service is very slow and pretty haughty. I had to wait 30 minutes for a simple pesto chicken crepe. It tasted disgusting. I got the apple dessert crepe. It was full of little cubes of raw apple that just fell out of the crepe. There was barely any cinnamon or sugar in it. I also got the pesto crepe. There was a splash of pesto and a couple little pieces of chicken. 90% of the crepe is the bread or galette or whatever. The rest (which isn't much) is just thrown in there. At $16 each, this was a complete ripoff, even worse than the usual Mammoth ripoff. The ambiance is pretty good though and they have a nice wine bar area. I could see this place being good for breakfast, but it's not worth spending any more of my money there.

I'm so happy we found this place! It really made our little trip more fun. The staff are awesome,…read morethe place is clean, tidy and quiet and they have a great selection at their cafe to fuel up before a day of adventures and activities. I also loved the garden area where you can simply enjoy your coffee, relax and read a book. I'll definitely be recommending this place to others and can't wait to come back!

Very cute coffee shop that has plenty of garden seating. Waiting for the coffee to come out is like…read morewaiting for paint to dry but you can't be that mad since it's because the baristas are catching up with all the customers/friends that are coming in. I guess that's a testament to how friendly the staff here are, that people are coming in to talk about their JMT trip or the best top rope routes. I feel like this spot would be a great spot to unwind after a long day on the trail and have a slow relaxed morning

This charming little cafe was very near our hotel, so we stopped in -- then because we loved the…read morefood, and staff and cinnamon rolls and croissants, we came back the next morning before we left town. It's THAT good. I had the Florentine Benedict -- it's served on an amazing croissant with scrumptious hollandaise sauce. Oh my.... Then granddaughter had a Vegetarian Scramble that was chock-full of delicious veggies. Husband had the Classic Breakfast with a biscuit he raved about. To top it all off, we all shared a cinnamon roll that was out of this world! Service was wonderful and warm -- they call everyone "family" and treat everyone as if they are. Love this place!

The reviews had me sold... unfortunately, the experience did not. I came here specifically because…read moreof all the positive reviews I saw on Yelp. I normally never write reviews, but after seeing so many glowing reviews beforehand, I was genuinely surprised by how disappointing our experience was. I'm honestly still trying to figure out how we had such a different experience from what I was reading. The food: The omelette arrived with the eggs and vegetables basically doing their own thing separate from each other which was an interesting take on an omelette. The pancakes tasted undercooked and had a doughy texture. The service: Not great. Our waiter brought the food and then seemed to disappear. No one checked on us, and we actually had to ask for water refills. There were plenty of empty tables, so the restaurant being busy wasn't an excuse. The next time our waiter came by was with the check. The bill: This is where I really raised an eyebrow. The menu said avocado was $1.75 to add, but we were charged $2.99. When I pointed it out, the waiter removed the charge and added it to the omelette instead. What bothered me was that there was no apology or acknowledgment that we had been overcharged. It was eventually corrected, but the whole thing felt very unprofessional. And unfortunately, both my fiancé and I ended up with pretty stomach ache afterward. I can't say for certain that it was from the food, but the timing definitely wasn't suspicious. Overall, this was a one-and-done for us. Between the food, service, and billing issue, the experience just didn't live up to the Yelp hype. And honestly, it makes me wonder what else they might be getting away with on people's bills. Good thing I always check my receipt before paying. Definitely a reminder to check yours too.

This remarkably small coffee stand at the Canyon Lodge entry from the ski slope side has become the…read morehigh point before and after daily skiing in Mammoth. Before, to start the day with a great coffee and some fresh and light plain croissants or egg/ham/cheese croissants; at the end of the day, to quickly collect the tired legs and catch up with WiFi, again with a coffee or a hot chocolate and one of those super-delicious fruit pastries - which are freshly baked at the lodge itself!! And despite long lines or tired customers, Stephanie, Melissa, and others were charming, efficient, and always open for a chat.

This is a review for the chocolate layer cake, which I shouldn't have gotten but tasted so good I…read morehad to Yelp it. Skiing and snowboarding can sap one's strength, n'est-ce pas? Mammoth's Canyon Lodge (located at the top of the egg-shaped gondola run) is the perfect place to kick off your skis and grab a bite. Given that there are literally no other bites to grab at this elevation, prices are quite fair and the chocolate cake gets two black diamonds. Whoosh!

Excellent food and experience. The ice creams were unbelievable. The entrees were so good. Our…read morewaiter Wayne was attentive and Steve sat us at a great table.

We've been coming to Mammoth for 30 years and friends have been telling us to eat at this…read morerestaurant for nearly that long. I guess we're just tired after our hikes and cycling that we didn't want to drive back down to Convict Lake. We finally made reservations for Thursday night at 5:30 PM and headed down. It's really only a 15 minute drive from Mammoth to enjoy dinner in a very lovely setting. We had reviewed the menu online before we came and already decided what we wanted. Unfortunately, they were out of both of those items. I server was Daniel and he was friendly and helpful in choosing other entrees. We split a Caesar salad, which was refreshing. For Andres, we ordered the venison and duck. My husband was worried about the venison, but Daniel assured him that he would find it very tender. Both of the nails were very good, but I think we ended up preferring the venison. The plates were beautifully prepared and served. Our food came out within about 15 minutes. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the service we received. We will definitely be back again and hopefully the lamb will be available.

go hungry! delish fresh scratch made biscuits. fluffy eggs…read moreon breaky sandwich. tastey gravy breaky too! go get some! yumm

After a couple nights of cold camping, the Bird and the Bus uit felt less like a restaurant and…read moremore like a survival milestone. Hot food, friendly staff, and a chair that wasn't covered in dirt? Luxury. Also, these biscuit sandwiches are not messing around. They are enormous. I got the Hot Bird and really enjoyed the cowboy candy (sweet pickled jalapeños), which added a great sweet/spicy contrast. Zak went for the Smothered Bird and was very happy with it. I tried a bite and the gravy was the standout for me. The andouille sausage gives it a nice smoky depth without completely taking over. The biscuit is comically large, but luckily it's not just a vehicle for the fillings. It's rich, buttery, and actually has that soft, moist buttermilk texture you want. The chicken was equally impressive with a seriously crunchy coating. Basically, if you've been sleeping on the ground and eating camping food for a few days, this is the kind of meal that reminds you civilization has its perks. Big biscuits, big flavors, zero regrets.