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    Lone Star Bistro

    3.6 (272 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes, Bagels
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for kids
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    Nikita K.

    Don't know about the food, but the coffee was outstanding! We were craving an affogato (espresso with ice cream) and were completely satisfied. The coffee was strong, rich, and flavorful--probably the best espresso I've had--and the ice cream was fantastic as well. It was exactly what I was hoping for, and it even exceeded my expectations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place with friendly staff and a super cozy ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have a shop inside, and the items there are really cool!

    I forgot the name, but it's GOOD

    Coffee options are great, sandwiches are FILLING, ice cream, pastries, donuts - and bagels for the early risers. I love this place! They have also been kind enough to drop a few espresso shots in a milkshake for me after a bad trail wipeout. Exactly what I needed to feul the drive home!

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    Michelle R.

    Food: I enjoyed the veggie sandwich. I ordered combo so it came with a small cup of pasta salad, a bag of chips, and soda. Service: You order and pick up your food at the counter. Ambiance: [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's was alright. It's a mix of eatery and a souvenir store.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Restroom: [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean, but the soap dispenser needs to be changed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Susanne M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute little cafe on our road trip.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had coffee and cookies for the road. Everything was yummy and the service was super fast.

    Zara K.

    If you're driving through town, then stop by for coffee and sandwiches. They have tons of options to choose from and the employees are all so kind.

    Grilled chili cheese dog with red onion and mustard - a summer delicacy!
    Dena G.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a cute and friendly little cafe and gift shop![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We popped in here for lunch and a milkshake before our long drive home from Bishop to Los Angeles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]John Wayne adorns the walls, and staff is cheerful and personable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a roast beef and swiss sandwich, hubby had a chili dog, and we shared a chocolate shake. The sides were particularly delicious: house made pasta salad and potato salads that really sang. This is my second time stopping here on my way home from the Eastern Sierra, and I look forward to seeing Lone Star Bistro again down the road.

    David M.

    This not so hidden gem is located right on the main drag of town. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The menu is written in chalk board and service area can be a little small.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was a huge let down for me. Bread was cold and stale. Chili cheese was also not warm.

    Lone Pine Charmer sandwich
    Callan K.

    This small, cute, cafe has a simple but solid menu. You start by marking on a paper what exactly you want. There are sandwiches you can choose from or you can design your own. You can also make any sandwich into a salad. I opted for the Lone Pine Charmer: turkey, provolone, bacon, tomato, red onion, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, avocado, artichoke pesto, on wheat bread. This sandwich was large and can easily be shared. My friend chose the same sandwich but as a salad and that too was big and filling. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The cafe also has a cute store in the back where you can buy souvenirs, shirts, magnets, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly and helpful and there is plenty of street parking. Definitely a great options when visiting or traveling through Lone Pine

    Lone Pine Charmer on sourdough
    Loren P.

    During our trip along US-395, I wanted to picnic at Alabama Hills. I saw that Lone Star Bistro offered sandwiches. I do love me a good sandwich, especially from a local bistro. This place is easily accessible and right along Main St. Before I proceed: do note that their deli opens at 10:30 am. We got there at 10 am and they were still serving breakfast items, and we specifically wanted sandwiches. You can put your order in beforehand with their sandwich ordering form, but they will not start making their sandwiches until 10:30 on the dot. The interior of Lone Star Bistro is very cute, with plenty of souvenirs to browse and purchase. We got a magnet to commemorate our visit to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. I ordered the Lone Pine Charmer, which is one of their signature sandwiches, while my husband ordered the Hwy 395. Both of us got sourdough, but they also have other breads to choose from. We were not in the mood for coffee but it looked good. I'd like to try it next time we visit Lone Pine. We were the first to place our sandwich orders, so they were ready just past 10:30 am. It was a warm day, so I wanted to make it to Alabama Hills before it got warmer. Upon finding a secluded shady location to enjoy our brunch, we were happy to find that our sandwiches were portioned nicely. All the ingredients were deliciously refreshing. The artichoke pesto on my Lone Pine Charmer was delightful, and the bacon was sooo crispy. I love sprouts and I was very pleased that there were plenty stuffed in my sandwich. My husband loved the pastrami on his Hwy 395. I got to try a morsel and I'd agree with him. For the only dedicated sandwich shop in Lone Pine, this place is awesome. The prices were affordable and the kitchen staff were friendly. I would totally support Lone Star Bistro again (and try their coffee) the next time we are in the area.

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    Megan C.

    Stopped by here on the way back from Mammoth and tried out two of their sandwiches + the strawberry banana smoothie. The sandwiches are pretty average- they just put the ingredients together into the bread. Nothing special here- the bread wasn't toasted either, so it felt like I could've just made this myself at home. The smoothie was refreshing though! And the service was pretty fast. They serve other things like coffee, some jerky, and snacks. It's a cute little store, with an outside patio which was nice because I could bring my dog back there.

    Carla R.

    We are in Lone Pine this weekend for a wedding and we found this cozy spot. There is a breakfast menu, ice cream, sandwiches and specialty coffee. Definitely a must try if your driving through Lone Pine to get to Mammoth Mountain.

    Angelina E.

    Good coffee! This is my new stop for caffeine when on the 395 from LA to Reno. Barista is chatty and friendly and pleasant. Seems like a spot that would have really good sandwiches but I haven't tried one yet. Yet.

    Beer on tap. This was an IPA and my friend had a Blonde Ale.

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    Great Sandwich and Coffee. My must stop place when coming to Inyo County. Will be back again and again. Thanks Michelle.

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    Great sandwiches, service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Worth the visit when in Lone Pine. Check it out.

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    After a long camping weekend it was amazing to get a sandwich here. I got the Charmer on gluten free bread- it was toasted and heavenly.

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    The older gal and younger gal working were super rude. I think they thought I was from out of town even though I'm from Bishop.

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    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    On our way to Lake Tahoe we needed to make a pit stop for lunch, so I started searching for spots…read more We were about 45 mins away from Lone Pine and found this little gem. It was around 1pm and I was still looking to have breakfast, but my hubby was looking for lunch. This place seemed to offer both and the reviews were good too! We were able to park right up front. They have an outside patio in the front area as an option to dine at. It was definitely a hot day in the high 90's, so it wasn't an option for us to sit out there today. Although they did have misters on which was a nice touch. We walked in to a busy place and there were only two tables available, so we sat down right away. It took a while for us to get our menu's, but we can see it was busy. Our server was really nice and once we ordered our food, it was served pretty quickly! I ordered the Ironman Scramble with the Cheddar Jalapeño bread which the bread was so delicious! I also ordered a refreshing Peach Iced Tea. My husband ordered the Alabama Hills Bacon Cheese Burger and a Strawberry Lemonade. We were both very happy with our meals and even ordered a Cinnamon Roll to go! All the baked goods looked amazing too.

    We had hoped to try this place for breakfast but it wasn't meant to be. Although the place was busy…read moreand packed, we were promptly seated once a table was available. So far so good! It took a few minutes of waiting but our waitress came by and took our order. We ordered fresh OJ while we decided what to eat. Unfortunately our waitress never came back to take our food order after we got our OJ. Around the 10min mark of waiting and wondering where our waitress was, we overheard the staff telling some of the customers that their systems were down and were not able to take orders or payment. Oddly, they only seemed to communicate this to guests who were waiting or standing in line. I saw one customer pay cash for their food while they let another customer go without asking for payment (they told him not to worry about it). However, I didn't see any of the staff communicate to patrons who were already seated, including us. After another 10min of waiting to see if someone would come by to tell us of the issue, we decided to just get up and leave after being there for almost 30 minutes. On our way out, we handed some cash to a random staff member to pay for the OJ, but she didn't even seem to care. Although I was excited to try their breakfast items, their service (or lack thereof) has turned me away from wanting to visit again. I understand you're busy and having your systems offline added to the chaos, but the staff could have easily just made an announcement to the whole restaurant (it's a small restaurant) about the issue, thanking people for their patience, and letting us know what to expect.

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    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery
    Fresh Baked Triple Berry Pie. Traveled with us home from Lone Pine to Palm Desert.
    Fresh Baked Triple Berry Pie. Traveled with us home from Lone Pine to Palm Desert.
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    The Runway Cafe

    The Runway Cafe

    4.7
    (219 reviews)
    59.2 mi
    $

    I stopped by The Runway Cafe with two friends as our first stop before spending the day at Sequoia…read moreNational Park. We visited on a Saturday morning and had to wait outside for about 10 minutes before a table opened up, which honestly made sense once we saw how busy the place was. The food ended up being exactly what I wanted before a long day of hiking. I ordered the Breakfast Bowl, which came with a half order of biscuits and gravy, one egg, and two sausage links. The portion was perfect for me since I don't like a huge breakfast, but it was still really filling and tasted great. The service was excellent. Our server was super kind and friendly to me and my friends, and the whole experience felt very welcoming. It had that small-town breakfast spot vibe where it feels like all the locals come to start their day, and even as visitors we felt right at home. The ambiance really adds to the charm. The dining area is a medium-sized room packed with as many tables and chairs as it can fit, and every seat was filled. It felt lively in the best way and showed how popular the place is. The restaurant is also located at a small airport, which makes the setting outside pretty cool and unique. Overall, the food and atmosphere were perfect for a breakfast stop. That one meal kept me fueled through our visit to Sequoia including an 8-mile hike, which honestly surprised me. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.

    Food: the flavors are incredible! Omelets are fluffy and juicy, very easy to eat and it makes a…read moregreat combo with their salsa. The hash browns are crispy on the outside. Onion rings are fresh and the sweet taste linger within your mouth, but it's a bit greasy. Service: the staff is sweet and nice. One thing bothers us is that he check is handwritten and when we pay with credit card the amount didn't add up. They didn't mention any credit card fees which is weird. Ambiance: we searched online and found this place and the moment we arrived we understood why it's called "The Runway" as it is literally located next to an airplane runway and the interiors are amazing! Very detailed decor including the lights!

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    Inside Runway Cafe.
    Inside Runway Cafe.
    Ultimate Omelette
    Ultimate Omelette
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    Pino Pies

    Pino Pies

    4.9
    (157 reviews)
    98.4 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Lounge sitting area
    Lounge sitting area
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    Apple pie
    Fresh pies out of the trailer. Order inside the building

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    Fresh pies out of the trailer. Order inside the building
    East Side Bake Shop

    East Side Bake Shop

    4.3
    (78 reviews)
    86.9 mi
    $$

    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.

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    East Side Bake Shop
    Coffee cake muffin and frittata with ice almond latte
    Coffee cake muffin and frittata with ice almond latte
    East Side Bake Shop

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    Vibras Juice Bar

    Vibras Juice Bar

    4.5
    (148 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Coffee is the name of the game when driving from Los Angeles County to the Eastern Sierra's…read more(Bridgeport to be exact). We love to stop at different little coffee spots and were pleasantly surprised with Vibras. They have a large coffee sign outside which is how we knew they serve coffee in addition to fresh juices. They also had a very small selection of muffins on the counter. Iris ( I apologize if I got her name wrong) was very welcoming and took our order as soon as we got in. We ordered a drip coffee an oatmilk latte. She gave us the drip coffee immediately, which was nice. The coffee was rich and very tasty (not bitter or flavored). You should know though they do not have a public restroom, which is somewhat of a draw back when you are serving hot and cold beverages and want to attract travelers. I still gave them five stars for their coffee and service. I think that possible they are more of a juice bar, but we were very happy with the caffeine fix.

    This was my fav place in town but it's very slow with only one guy working it and our pack of like…read more10-11 people coming in at once plus all the others. It took us so long to get our food that we had to completely change our plans for the day! However the acai bowls are great and so are the teas. They were out of a ton of syrups though when we went as well so I think they need to do a better job of stocking their stuff and manning their area with people to service the customers. We would have come again and again if the place could keep up. Another morning I got a couple juices that were delicious.

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    Generous yogurt bowl with fresh blueberries, strawberries, sliced almonds, honey and flax seeds.
    Generous yogurt bowl with fresh blueberries, strawberries, sliced almonds, honey and flax seeds.
    Cute decor welcomes you!
    Cute decor welcomes you!
    Vibras Juice Bar

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