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    Pony Expresso

    4.6 (166 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Snickerdoodle coffee

    Pony Expresso Coffee House is such a wonderful local gem in Mariposa! The coffee is excellent, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is incredibly friendly. You can really feel the small-town charm as soon as you walk in. It's a perfect place to grab a great cup of coffee and a bite to eat, whether you're a local or visiting on your way to Yosemite. Definitely worth stopping by -- highly recommend! Much better than Starbucks!!!!!

    Tiffany V.

    stopped here before we left mariposa and the coffee was super yummy, I ordered a iced vanilla latte w/ chocolate drizzle ! The coffee shop was also really cute and cozy especially on a rainy day. I like how they had a little library and card games to play.

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    Megan Y.

    My friends and I stopped by here during a break during work on a Friday. We were just at the intersection of Highway 49 and 140 down the road, so it was an easy walk. The space looks so cozy and the lady at the counter was so nice. I got an iced tea and shared a chocolate chip cookie with my friends. The tea was good, not too special. The cookie was so special & huge!!! I did hear that they got purchased by the Coffee Shop across the intersection, but I'm not sure how that will go.

    Ordered an iced americano and it ended up being one of the best I've ever had!!! Friends got hazelnut latte and loved it! Also, get there early to get the fresh baked muffins.

    kortney s.

    A MUST stop if you are in Mariposa. Get the Banana bread and thank me later. It is the best banana bread and probably the best dessert I I have ever eaten. I wish I could have told Deb, the owner and baker. There are plenty of places to park and it is a quaint spot. Most places in the area are dog friendly and Pony Espresso has a patio area with a dog "hitching area." I will be going back my third time before I drive home to try the breakfast items including a frittata and breakfast burrito or sandwich. The coffee is good, with alternative milk options and endless flavors. I ordered half sweet and Kezzia was so sweet to make sure I enjoyed my drink. I unfortunately do not have a picture of the Banana bread because I ate it too quickly

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake & Mocha Latte
    Cece L.

    Beautiful and chic coffee shop before heading to Yosemite! Coffee shop has many funny quotes posted around the store. Iced mocha latte was delicious and honorable mention for the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake!

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    cami c.

    Visiting friends in Mariposa and this stop is a very expanded location for our coffee pilgrimage! And a welcome one at that! A cute, very clean, shop with lovely service. I ordered my typical almond milk latte. Then my husband asked if they had a signature latte and they mentioned brown sugar and cinnamon. Well, I had to change my order since that is my new fav flav from another shop on our pilgrimage. Hubby's drink came first, and after tasting it he asked me to taste--which he NEVER does. Said something didn't taste right. I tasted and said, yes, there is no sweetner/syrup. When my drink was ready I told the barista we didn't taste the flavors for brown sugar/cinnamon and she quickly flashed a smile, grabbed both drinks, and said "That's because I forgot that step!" lol! She added the syrups and we were on our way. Overall the drinks were good, but they have stiff competition from us because just the day before we visited afore mentioned shop in Martinez that used real brown sugar and cinnamon vs. syrups, hence the four stars-- which is still a great rating! We will be back on our next visits--gotta try the Boogie Beans!

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    Tamra Q.

    Headed to Yosemite and needed coffee At 6:30 am. Found a unique cute shop that serves breakfast sandwiches, pastries, lattes and coffee. Reasonably priced and everything was warm out of the oven. Will stop again

    Cappuccino - the milk was over steamed
    Afshin D.

    Service: 3/5 Store Ambience: 5/5 Store cleanliness: 5/5 Location: 4/5 Coffee:2/5 Overall: 3/5 We were looking for a quick coffee stop on our way back from Yosemite. We found this cute place right off of the highway and decided to try it out. Of course good Yelp reviews contributed to our decision as well. The store is very clean. The staff who took our order didn't speak a word other than telling us how much our order cost. They have some pastries in stock as well as merchs and they even sell their own roasted coffee. So my expectations were slightly high when I walked it. Especially given the fact that I know and understand coffee. In terms of coffee, it was very bitter (close to dark roast where usually good quality arabica coffee is not roasted to that level) and the worst part was the milk which was overheated (the temp was way over 160F). And lastly the foam to milk ratio in my cappuccino was off. So if this place was in a populated area or let say in San Francisco it would have been very disappointing. But given the location and everything else I give it a 3/5.

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    Great and friendly staff, homey old town vibes, coffee - recommend place for studying perfect place to find community and supportive people

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    8 months ago

    Yum, yum, yum!! Cute, clean little space. Really good peppermint white mocha coffee after a long drive.

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    Pre made food was a disappointment other wise it was ok. Nice ambiance and employees.

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    2 years ago

    Great local coffee place. Restrooms. Free wifi. Love the blended drinks. And right next to the High Country Health Food Store!

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    Love the local feel of this coffee shop. The coffee and baked goods are very good, especially love the cookies.

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    8 months ago

    the marshmallow hot chocolate was AMAZING!! i will be visiting here every time i'm in Mariposa !

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    Ty I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience with us!

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    Your kind review is much appreciated! Amy E

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    Excellent coffee! Excellent service! Went on our way to Yosemite and had to stop again on our way out of town!

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    Best coffee in Mariposa, the Barista's are friendly and know what they are doing. The Pony Blast is very refreshing and a nice treat.

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    My favorite coffee shop in town, of them. That is all you need to know. Thank you for starting our mornings off right!

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    Excellent coffee. Service was a little slow due to low staff when we got there, but the coffee was well worth the wait.

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    The Coffee Shop - Entrance

    The Coffee Shop

    4.8(25 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This was probably my #2 spot in Mariposa. The lady who owns it is so nice & I enjoyed reading the…read morenews story behind their opening. Their offerings are so affordable & they have so many options! Longest menu seen at a coffee shop. Basically, you can combine as many syrups as they have available. I feel like their portions are also very generous. Look at that giant smoothie & latte! They also have bagels and several baked goods for sale. I loved the blueberry muffin!

    The Coffee Shop is one of a few stand-alone coffee shops in the charming town of Mariposa. An…read moreafternoon caffeine pick-me-up was needed, so we stopped an hour before closing (6 PM). LOCATION It's hard to miss the avocado paint color from the road. But to assist in locating The Coffee Shop, it's next to the Mariposa Visitor's Center. There's a cute Free Library wedged in between both businesses. SERVICE The employee working was very welcoming and friendly. She informed us that cold brew was out for the day. I mean, how did she know? We ended up ordering iced lattes instead. INTERIOR Small and cozy coffee shop. The owner recently put up a world map for you to add a pin of where you're from. Fun and neat idea for a coffee shop, considering the town receives lots of tourism for Yosemite. ORDER * Iced White Chocolate Latte -- I ordered the latte with oat milk. It was okay. It has a good espresso flavor. I appreciated that the drink wasn't made overly sweet. The white chocolate is subtle. There are a ton of flavors for lattes, but all are syrup-based. * Iced Oat Latte -- My SO ordered this, and it did its job. Overall, The Coffee Shop has a wide selection of drinks, and its mission is to caffeinate you. Give this locally-owned shop a visit.

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    4.6(73 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    We've been coming here regularly for the past two weeks, and it has quickly become one of our…read morefavorite spots. My boyfriend and I work remotely and travel around the country full-time, so finding places like this that genuinely make us feel at home means so much to us. BJ is always so welcoming, and today we had the pleasure of meeting his son, Birk. You can really tell this is a family business that cares deeply about its customers and the community they've built. The coffee is consistently excellent, and we've tried several of their food options--everything has been delicious. Today they even surprised us with a box of fresh cinnamon rolls to take home, which was such an incredibly thoughtful and generous gesture. We also love that they showcase and support local artists, giving the café a unique charm and making it feel like a true gathering place for the community. Great coffee, amazing food, wonderful people, and an atmosphere that makes you want to keep coming back. We're so grateful we found this place, and we can't recommend it enough!

    The Cinnamon roll was so delicious! It was crispy but fluffy and had the perfect sweet taste!…read moreService was also amazing, very kind! The coffee shop also has much space and seating very great place to also sit down with friends! Overall 10/10 I would go back!

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    Cinnamon Roll Bakery and Cafe - Lemonade and Matcha with honey sweetener : 10/10 Cinnamons with frosting + nuts: 10/10

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    Starbucks

    2.5(20 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Mariposa has a lot of coffee spots, and most are good to great. We were a little leery of having a…read morechain spot open here, but we needn't have worried. It's a Starbucks, but the staff are locals, and the coffee shop has a local feel. We like the Starbucks menu, and it's reproduced here faithfully. Seating can be a little scarce, but we're usually on the way somewhere else anyway, so to go works! We still patronize the local spots, too, but Starbucks's in Mariposa is worth a visit.

    I've been to this Starbucks twice now, and both were positive experiences…read more The first time, I came to use the internet (which is scarce in Yosemite). I ordered a Chocolate Covered Strawberries Frappuccino, and sat down. I loved the fact that they had electric outlets near the indoor seating, but, when I discovered that I had forgotten my headphones, I decided to go outside. (It was too noisy for me inside.) Luckily, it was a nice day, and I was the only one outside. I stuck around until my laptop battery died. If there were somehow outdoor outlets, I might have stayed even longer. The next time I came through, I had been planning to do the same thing, but they looked super busy. Even the outside seating was crowded. I went through the drive through (where there was no line), and tried to order the same Frappuccino. It was no longer on the menu, but the batista said she could make it for me, anyway. It wasn't quite the same, but it was pretty close, and still pretty good. Both times, my drinks were highly Instagrammable. The baristas at this location are good at making pretty drinks... and making the drinks with so much attention to detail seems to make them taste better, too. I'm not sure where all the negative reviews come from, but I've met a few people from this town who have expressed sentiments that they resent having a big chain coffee place like Starbucks in town. I think some of the reviewers are actually just upset that this isn't a mom and pop store. I was impressed with the ambiance, the customer service, and my drinks. Would definitely come back again.

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    1850 Restaurant

    4.1(864 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    We frequent 1850 for lunch and have always enjoyed our visits, so this experience was…read moredisappointing. This was our first time stopping by after 6 p.m. because we wanted to relax with a couple of beers and dessert. When we asked for a table, we were told there was a wait. That's completely understandable, so I asked how long the wait would be. Instead of giving us an estimate, we were immediately encouraged to just get our desserts to go. It left us feeling like our business wasn't welcome because we weren't ordering a full dinner. We're not tourists passing through--we're locals who support this restaurant year-round, including during the slower times. Every customer should feel welcome, whether they're ordering a full meal or just stopping in for dessert and drinks. Unfortunately, after this experience, we'll be taking our business elsewhere. Mariposa has plenty of great places that make every guest feel appreciated.

    I loved this place. Coming here made dinner feel like part of the trip instead of just "grabbing…read morefood." It's a smaller spot, so expect a wait, but honestly the bar makes it easy to relax while you wait for a table. Everyone was very attentive and polite. When I stayed in Mariposa, I tried their special. A burger with shrimp and sweet potato fries. Definitely different, but it worked surprisingly well and tasted amazing. Also, you HAVE to try the local brews, so get the flight. This place honestly feels like Mariposa's little slice of fancy without trying too hard. I had dessert too, and I can't even remember what it was called... I just remember it was gooooooood.

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    Pioneer Market & Pharmacy - Tesla charging stations in the parking lot

    Pioneer Market & Pharmacy

    3.5(96 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Amazing little Market in Mariposa. We got some margaritas mixes and some Patron…read more We also got some jalapeno and cheese summer sausage, some crackers, jalapeno bread from their bakery and a couple of buzz ball type drinks. Great deli section with made to order sandwiches, seafood, meats, liquor, a good craft beer selection and anything else you need including fruits and vegetables. Love this store!!

    Customer service is non existent here. Employees were on the floor with two headphones in stocking…read more My family and I were in this store to buy necessities and we got carried away and spent over $200. We would have spent more, but the rude lady at the bakery was cleaning and didn't acknowledge any of us or even look up. We gave up on buying anything sweet after standing there trying to get her attention for 10 minutes since apparently they only clean floors here and don't actually help customers. This same lady put her hoodie on and left and ended up right in front of us in Amanda's line checking out. These two conversed then we walked up. We said hello, no response. She kept her head down the entire time and refused to make eye contact or acknowledge us. That's fine. We paid for our items, but looked back and an older non brown lady walked up and she was greeted and treated with decency. This Amanda is probably the rudest cashier I've come across and we have Walmarts in our town. Lol IYKYK She is the reason this store should have self checkout. Next time in Yosemite or Mariposa, we won't be giving this store anymore of our hard earned money.

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