Best breakfast I've had in years. This place is an Owens Valley treasure just like the pupfish themselves. Really nice atmosphere, great reading material for dining alone, and friendly, competent staff. Wish I could eat there every day. read more

Holy moly! This place is a gem. The food is excellent. The people so kind. Best waffle I've ever had.

It's a small cafe with a simple menu that has everything you need on it. Wouldn't have known this place existed if it wasn't for Yelp, since it's behind a great little bookstore. My meal was delicious. The shop has great ambience. There was very nice staff. And good prices. Definitely coming back next time I'm driving through Bishop. read more

I had a short stay in Bishop. While there, I had an opportunity to try this breakfast spot. I was able to access it through the rear parking lot. It's a cute little cafe and it's connected with a bookstore. My waitress was friendly and had good service. I had the avocado toast with olives, waffle & latte. Excellent choices by the way. Everything was delicious and the waffle was amazing. I highly recommend if you're in town or passing through!!! read more

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Waffles are AMAZING!!!!! Service is very good as well. Very friendly staff. This is definitely a little hidden gem. It's attached to the back of a bookstore. Did I mention the waffles are AMAZING????? read more

Highly recommend. So delicious and healthy! The cilantro spread and ripe avocados made my morning! After eating freeze dried camp food for days, this place was a special treat! Also, really amazing lattes. This place doesn't come up on google maps app or google reviews, so to map it, use Spellbinder Books. The cafe is in the back. Lots of parking back there. read more

Pupfish Cafe - Lovely latte maker! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

Based on Yelp reviews, I was really intrigued and excited about the prospects here. Unfortunately, execution didn't measure up to the possibilities. First, you have to hunt for the cafe, as there are no signs for it. It's located in the back of a bookstore. Trust the address, and then walk through the back of the store. Seating is very limited - 3 stools at the counter and maybe 14 seats at tables, plus a couple of tables outside. You order at the counter (orders are delivered to your table), but it would have been nice to have been greeted upon entry. The small menu has some interesting options for paninis, salads, etc. You have the options of spreads like cilantro caper and roasted red pepper. They name liege waffles as their specialty. I went with the Paleo breakfast - two eggs on mixed greens with cilantro caper spread. You can add ham, turkey, or smoked salmon. It comes with cilantro caper spread, but not nearly enough. Oddly, I wasn't asked how I wanted my eggs. Unfortunately, they came over well, when over medium or over easy would have been much better. Portions are on the small side. Wife and one daughter went with paninis on ciabatta, which were flavorful, but small. My other daughter chose the avocado toast with basil and strawberries. Interesting mix, but WAY too much basil. Did I mention portions are small? Even my kids were still hungry after ordering a meal. We finished with a dessert liege waffle with whipped cream strawberries, and walnuts. The waffle was burned on the bottom and maybe the 1/4 the size of a waffle at a typical breakfast joint. On the whole, better execution of the ideas in place would make this a better experience. Compared to the other options in Bishop, it's probably still a good choice, but simply not amazing. read more

We really enjoyed the unique menu. These waffles are hard to find and were a delight! Breakfast sandwiches were delicious. That's at one of the tables outback we had our dog with us. The staff is friendly and service was great! read more

Everything was fresh and fast. The flavors complemented each other. The Norwegian Avocado toast was amazing!

Yummy!! We had the egg and cheese panini and the egg and avocado with sourdough toast. All three sandwiches were amazing. Hidden gem!!

The waffle was amazing! The breakfast sandwiches were tasty but the mocha was my favorite!

Love, love, love this place!! Great healthy food with a foodie flair and fresh ingredients. Will definitely be back and telling my other friends about it too! read more

Amazing! The avocado toast were unique and delish!; The raggle was awesome! I will definitely return when I visit b Bishop! So yummy!

Amazing!!!! Thought we'd try something light and new. Love that it's in a book store. So cool. The food was delicious! The service was quick and awesome. Definitely coming back. read more

I ordered the dessert waffle (for breakfast)...it was delicious!! The waffle was dense and chewy. Topped with strawberries, walnuts and whipped cream, it was perfection!! I paired it with an Americano, my taste buds were happy!! read more

This is not your average breakfast place with eggs and potatoes and pancakes! So if you're looking for that you're not gonna get it here. But I highly recommend this place. The coffee is so good, their Paninis are amazing, and that little waffle thing is to die for! We almost left because their breakfast menu didn't have all the hearty food we're usually looking for, but we're glad we didn't! We will be back! read more

Pupfish Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

Absolutely the BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH I've ever had! It was a panini with eggs, cheese, mushrooms, turkey, and red bell pepper spread on amazing ciabbata bread. Truly fantastic coffee too, from Peru, locally roasted. And THE WAFFLES ARE HEAVENLY! As great as they get! The dessert version was terrific, yet the basic plain one is far from that - it's outstanding on its own. The owner is very warm & friendly, as is her right hand young woman. I can't wait to have lunch here next time! read more

Really friendly owner and delicious food. The tomato caper dip for the egg and cheese panini is delicious and the cilantro caper dip was good as well. Don't miss this stop in Bishop! read more

It's not you, it's me. I don't listen to NPR. I have neither a "Save Mono Lake" nor "COEXIST" bumper sticker on my vehicle. I am one of those miserable souls that would like some eggs, ham or (gasp) bacon for breakfast. I have never experienced the idea of a salad, even a partial salad, as a breakfast item. If I really stretch my imagination, then tomato ketchup on hash browns might be similar, but only in the same way that a rhinoceros is similar to a gerbil. The Liege waffle was tasty, but so were the two pop tarts I added after we left. read more

Yummmmmy!! Started healthy with the Paleo breakfast and almond milk latte. However, weakness got the best of me and I had to get that Liëge waffle! Wow! Both were AMAZEBALLS!! That waffle just has a slight amount of sweetness that made it taste like Heaven! Try both! Worth every calorie! read more

Cute little cafe behind the book store. Didn't have time try the food but it looked so good. I ended getting a Cubano with steamed almond milk. If you haven't had one these this is a good place to try one! My latte was perfect and amazing. Will definitely be coming back to try the food next time. read more

Yummy, fresh breakfast with lots of greens and local eggs is just what I needed. It's located behind the book store and right in the middle of town. It's clean and bright with outdoor seating. Gluten free options. read more

They have the nicest people working there. The lady we met working today is literally making the world better.

I really enjoy coming to pupfish! The staff is very friendly and the overall atmosphere is a reason I continue to come back. The Mediterranean avocado toast and mocha are my two favorites. The cafe is connected to the bookstore so I drop by after breakfast. Worth a stop, friendly and great food. The prices are fair and your supporting a small business. read more

Friendly service. Good coffee. Good avocado toast. Amazing waffles. Definitely a go-to spot in Bishop.

Just a nice little cafe behind a bookstore with good food and coffee. The acoustics are a little weird inside this space, so don't plan on having a group conversation, but it's a great place to grab coffee at the counter and read their copy of the New Yorker or the New York Times. Try the liege waffle if you've never had one - it's like an elegant donut but won't make you hate yourself. read more

Great food, very friendly and wonderful service!! The waffles are a amazing and the salmon toast is delicious!

Great place to stop for STRONG coffee. Breakfast was good, had the Paleo breakfast, we were pleasantly surprised that the serving size was quite large. Very friendly, fast, and attentive service read more

Layout is very cool. Attached to bookstore. Food is incredible. Got to try the affogato! Definitely will be back, thanks ladies!

Great find on the way back to LA from Mammoth. Glad to have come in before they closed at 3PM. My friend and I shared Turkey Provolone and Tuna Melt Paninis which comes with healthy mixed green salad and both were out of the world. Turkey Provolone panini comes with three incredible sauces on the side. Amazing experience and highly recommend. read more

Great little find. The waffles are the best we have ever tasted. In fact we went back another day to have another. There are lots of other food choices including yummy eggs with avocado is really good. We also got great sandwiches to take on a hike. Friendly service and close to bookstore read more

What a great find! We were driving through Bishop and needed to stop for lunch and saw that Pupfish had great reviews on Yelp and decided to check it out. It's a little hard to find since it's in the back of the bookstore on Main St. but we'll worth the search. The owner is friendly and very helpful and her creations are just SO CREATIVE. I had the egg & olive salad sandwich with a garden salad (arugula, avacado, walnuts, cranberies, goat cheese, tomatos, and more). I never would have thought to put green olives in egg salad but OH MY GOSH eating plain egg salad will never be the same. My mother had the turkey and provolone paninni with red pepper spread and was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful all of the flavors melded together. The boyfriend also got the turkey provolone paninni but had the cilantro and caper spread which he also enjoyed. Iced coffee was also great. If we ever pass through Bishop again we will definitely be back! read more

OK - Literally the best waffle I've had in my entire life!! Seriously, you have to stop in and try it. I've tasted a lot of waffles, they are one of my favorite breakfast food, this place tops any I've ever had. It's a good thing I live in SoCal or I would need a waffle intervention! The gal who owns the place is super awesome too, we enjoyed chatting with her :) read more

Super hidden! It's in the back of the book store.. the breakfast sandwich with egg is sooooo delicious. Service is quick , nice clean healthy little place. Definitely recommend read more

I ordered the dessert waffle and it was delicious!! It was perfect size and the waffle itself has a sweet taste. I would definitely recommend if you're in town to stop by. It's a little hidden but worth the stop. 5 STARS!!!!!!! read more

Pupfish Cafe - Dessert waffle, so good!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

Incredible. Driving down from Minden to LA and decided to stop in Bishop for breakfast. Almost ate a commercial place but luckily decided to search for a local spot. This did not disappoint! Everything is clean and the food is fresh. Coffee is rich and tasty. I am positive this is where locals have breakfast! read more

What a wonderful find in Bishop. The Liege waffle was the best waffle we have ever had! Loved the Paleo breakfast and the Avocado toast. Enjoyed meandering through the book store. read more

I stopped here for breakfast while passing through. The baristas were very nice. I ordered the Mediterranean avocado toast and a latte. The toast was so good! Great hidden gem. read more

Liege waffles are amazing, and well worth the sometimes long wait. Vegetarian/Vegan salads and toasts are hearty and tasty. That the cafe is attached to a local bookstore makes this cafe even more amazing and one of our favorite places to stop on road trips! read more

Great place to eat in Bishop! It's located behind the Spellbinder bookstore. My entire family found something to eat from their brunch offerings. We had the Norwegian Avocado Toast, the tuna melt panini, grilled cheese and tomato bisque, and the dessert waffle. We left full and happy. We'll be sure to stop by again when we visit Mammoth. read more