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    Olancha Cafe

    4.3 (83 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kevin C.

    Love this place! This is one of those places that I've driven past a ton of times on the way up to Mammoth, but I've never stopped. I decided this past year that I want to try all of these little stops off the 395 that I always pass, and this is definitely one of my favorites! Looking at it from the highway the place is a bit unassuming, but once you park and really take it in it's got a really cool homey, rustic feel to it. The dining room feels like you're in a pioneer cabin, and the staff was incredibly friendly. She even gave us a little tour of the facilities, which includes a cluster of teepees that you can glamp in. The food was great, I got the Olancha burger with fries and both were delicious. They also have a selection of bottled and canned local brews, I got a beer from the nearby Indian Wells brewery (which I still need to visit). If you are in a rush this place may not be your best option as the food is cooked to order and there's just one person doing the cooking, but I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the dining room and strolling around the grounds. If you're on you're way up or back from Mammoth I highly recommend a stop here if you appreciate roadside stops, it feels like a slice of old California. I don't know if this place was ever on "California's Gold" with Huell Howser, but it definitely feels like one of those places that he would visit.

    Chicken salad with homemade Ranch dressing
    GMarie M.

    The drive from the OC has gotten our appetizers up and the 1.5 hour drive to Bishop was a bit far. So i googled this place and had to try it. We love to try little holes in the wall and from the reviews it was very appealing. Very quiet place, food was excellent as shown in pictures. Thank you for filling our happy bellies!!

    Veggie burrito
    Georgette W.

    Delicious homemade to order food...made with love!! A definite stop on the way to June Lake

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    Jean L.

    Thank you for staying open "late" the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. After hiking a full day in Death Valley National Park, I was starving and there are limited food options in the area. Luckily, Olancha Cafe wasn't too far from where I was staying for the night and it was open "late", meaning open after 7pm. Upon entering, a nice lady (who is the cook and cashier) provided warm greetings and I was so happy that she was going to fire up the stove as the kitchen had its light off. She mentioned she was getting ready to close up early (think they officially close at 8pm). I opted for a grilled chicken salad and a bacon cheeseburger was also ordered. The salad was refreshing and the grilled chicken was tender, not dry. I didn't have any bites of the bacon cheeseburger, but it looked as expected. While the food was getting packed up, I had a lovely conversation with this lady who shared more about the area and how more people are moving there as land and homes are very affordable. This restaurant is also a gift shop with different trinkets for sale inside. Easy parking, well-lit at night, and friendly service make for an end of a great Sunday. #43/2021

    Never a bad idea!! If you haven't already, try it
    Homer B.

    Really good nachos!! Asada with a nice cold 805 beer! If you haven't already tried it! You must try

    Grass fed burger with side salad.

    The food was fresh and delicious. I had a chicken salad and my husband had a burger with a side salad. The food was really good and the service was awesome! We were greeted by Heather when we got there, who also prepared our food. Highway 395 was recently diverted and Olancha Cafe is no longer on the highway. It's just a couple minutes off now. But I like it because without the traffic it's quiet and peaceful. We sat outside and ate on the patio. We will definitely be back!

    Breakfast burrito with bacon and sausage, and French toast.

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    Food was brought out fast with a one man army. Would recommend stopping by for some good eats !!!!

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    2 years ago

    Nice spot to grab a bite- better than expected and staff was super friendly. Everything prepared fresh

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    The food is perfect for Any time. The environment is awesome and the staff are great people. I highly recommend this spot

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    3 years ago

    We stayed at the Olancha RV and motel and were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food and service

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    Don't wasted your time stopping here. The staff here is a complete joke. Especially the gentlemen at the front desk.

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    6 years ago

    Great little cafe. Very friendly service. Masks required because of Covid. We got the beyond burger with fries. Very tasty.

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    Shrimp tacos were delicious! Freshly made guac and chips (warm) - yummy! Alex - great service, thank you!!

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    7 years ago

    After a long day of driving, we stumbled onto this place for dinner. We got the Olancha burgers and fries. The food was tasty and fresh!

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    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery - Cherry Turnover

    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    24.6 mi
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    I was passing through town with my best bud, and as we drove past this place, he said, "Remember…read morethat fruity coffee cake you got here a couple years ago?" And I was like, "TURN THE CAR AROUND!!" And of course he obliged, coz that's what friends are for, right? We were greeted by the same familiar, friendly blonde gal who's been here for years, and she told us there would be a wait for a table inside; the place was absolutely packed with families and friends happily eating and chatting - not a single empty chair! I had spotted the blackberry peach coffee cake as soon as we walked up to the counter, which was all I wanted, plus we had to get going... it was also a bit loud for our taste, but I'm sure we would have had a nice time if we stayed. I would've taken a picture of this legendary coffee cake, but it was like gone in 60 seconds, so maybe next time! Thank y'all for the hospitality and the consistently delicious coffee cake! It was just as good as I remembered!

    This place won't let you down if you're stopping through. Many hikers and travelers stop here. They…read morehave a to-go menu (which apparently means you can literally take the menu to go - some guy walked in and asked for a to-go menu and was confused when he wasn't able to walk out with it...at first). But really, they have wraps to go if you need a quick bite. The food isn't anything to write home about - the real star of the show is Jess. She will make you feel welcomed, as if you're a regular. She has the perfect personality to keep the ambiance at the restaurant high energy and fun. Should she ever leave this place, the ratings would likely be closer to a 2-3 star.

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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.

    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery - Front window signage

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    Merry Go Round - Orange chicken

    Merry Go Round

    4.4(605 reviews)
    24.7 mi
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    Excellent! Food was delicious! Their attention to customer needs can be seen their offer three…read morevarieties of soy sauce- gluten free, special blend and low sodium. Staff was very genuinely friendly, nice and efficient. Ambience is so so cute! The restaurant is shaped like a merry go round and has awesome decor. Plenty of vegetarian options. They even have resident well behaved and very beloved pit bull 'blue' in residence. He does not bother diners. And accepts petting like a gentleman. Definitely worth the visit! On our second day as we asked around about restaurants, everyone recommended about merry go round.

    My partner wanted to come here based on a write-up that mentioned the history of the building,…read morespecial soy sauce, and extremely kind staff. The staff was kind, and the building was cool, but that's where the charm ended. We walked into an obese pit bull literally sitting on a chair at the table, right next to where we got seated. There had been a sign out front saying there was a "service dog" inside with a picture of the obese pit bull in question, so I guess that's helpful but calling it a service dog really stretches credulity. I'm not sure what service the dog is providing for the owner who was not present until the end of our meal, at which point he paraded the dog around the tiny restaurant to greet customers. Another customer came in with a dog, too - apparently this tiny restaurant is teetering into becoming a dog park. I love dogs. I work with animals for a living. I am a dog owner and bring my dog everywhere I can, within reason and with the explicit permission of the businesses we visit. I do NOT appreciate a poorly-behaved pit bull, kept docile by virtue of his excessive weight, slobbering on a dining table. I do not appreciate dog dander in my food. But mostly, being in a family that used actual guide dogs - as in, dogs that were specifically bred and trained for YEARS by experienced professionals to assist their visually impaired handlers all day, completely ignore food and people that try to interact with them, and to tuck themselves quietly at their handler's feet at a restaurant, I'm put off by "service dogs" just moseying around a restaurant or sitting at a table with diners. It really does seem like this dog's main purpose is to hang out and be a restaurant mascot, which sure sounds like a health code violation. Dog dander aside, the food was basically on par with what you might order at any American-style Chinese restaurant. The orange chicken had a strong orange peel flavor, so it stood out. The rice was dry. I didn't notice anything unique about the soy sauce. The other items we ordered were unremarkable.

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    Merry Go Round - Kung pao chicken...half eaten already lol

    Kung pao chicken...half eaten already lol

    Merry Go Round - The place is vibrant in the evenings..

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    The place is vibrant in the evenings..

    Olancha Cafe - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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