It was after 7 p.m., and all my usual coffee spots were already closed when I casually stumbled upon 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! read more

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Not a fan. I had to come on here and write a review as the owner constantly advertises their business 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. read more

This became our go to spot for breakfast while in Mammoth. Great atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, great seats toward the outside back patio with a view over a small pond! The staff were great and quick brought out food and drinks. We tried the iced chai and iced matcha lattes, both delicious and plenty of milk options which is a plus. For the main we tried the avocado toast, sweet crepe with strawberries bananas and Nutella, and the breakfast burrito with added sour cream. Everything was great, glad to have found a great breakfast spot next time we're in Mammoth! read more

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Craving a hot chocolate, so I came here to get one. It was delicious, the perfect amount of sweetness! The service was great, friendly welcoming staff. The place is perfect to hang out and enjoy your crepe, wine or anything else you are in the mood for. It is hidden between a child daycare and Gomez Mexican restaurant. They offer street parking or there is also a parking lot where you have to pay . read more

Side Door Wine Bar & Cafe - Hot chocolate! - Creperies Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Stopped in for mimosas and had a great experience. The drinks were bright and refreshing, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive without ever feeling rushed. Side Door has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind and enjoy a simple, bubbly moment. read more

Hanging out at the village waiting for our boys to come down the mountain for a lunch break. We popped in here for a bite to eat. We weren't super hungry yet so we decided on the appetizers. We went with the smoked salmon and steak crostinis. The bread was toasted to perfection and the steak was plentiful. No complaints whatsoever. After devouring those, and still waiting for the boys to arrive, we now are craving dessert - so we ended up ordering smores crepe - which pairs well with Baileys and coffee . On a cool 30 degree day, this really hit the spot. The boys finally arrived and ordered their meals (tacos, soup and sandwich). Everyone left feeling satisfied - and enough energy to go back up the mountain for round 2 of boarding! read more

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While everything else in the village was closed, they were open w yummy breakfast options. The place was cute and cozy, service was fast and staff were friendly. Their cocktails need some work but breakfast plates were yummy and well made. read more

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Loved the selection of wines and various food items which is what drew us to try the place. What missed the mark entirely was service and ambiance. Cardboard boxes and crates stacked up by entrance and bar area made it feel like we were at a Costco. Bartender was wearing ripped jeans and a logo tshirt that again made it feel like we were at a place that really didn't care about the experience. Also, as others commented, we saw the bartender not poor the requisite ounces for the glass. As they left it well short. At $20+ a glass put a lot more effort into your product. Can't wait for the sarcastic response read more

The pour was skimpy - 4 ounces at best for $22 and not an optical illusion because of the glass. Kids pasta: dry Beef stroganoff: meh Poke salad: unpleasant on the way out 2hrs later Chili: decent Crepes: good read more

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Place has a pretty cool vibe. Employees were friendly. They bring your food to the table after you order up front, but it's not true table service. The ham and Swiss crape was awesome. The turkey panini was dry and flavorless. You could hardly manage to chew the bottom piece of bread! We had the Brie with strawberry jam and crackers and the jam was really delicious. The strawberry spinach salad was amazing - highly recommend it. They don't really deserve 4 stars - more like 3.5, but giving the benefit of the doubt that maybe the panini would be better the next time. read more

This place is amazing, the customer service is outstanding. The crepes we had here are very tasty. We came here three years ago and had the same excellent experience. read more

Decent latte in the village for a reasonable price. The cinnamon roll crepe with strawberries hit the spot. They were really dog friendly and have a great outdoor patio. Hope to come back for tapas! read more

Weirdest "restaurant" slash "wine bar" I have ever encountered. Do you love ordering food from a cashier who knows almost nothing about the food and absolutely nothing about the wine? This place might be for you because almost everything is self serve and you are expected to tip anyway! Ordering your dinner for your family from a cashier, especially ordering fondue is extremely weird. Then you are asked to leave a tip immediately at the point of sale. Tip? For what? For a staff who doesn't bring any place set ups? And they were not sitting out for us to take ourselves btw. We sat down and wondered how we get drinks now? We were told to walk into an adjoining bar to order. So now I'm going to a 2nd location to order a drink. I didn't realize this was basically a glamorized food court. We asked about the wine and were told everything is good. Sure. We are then told wine guy can only pour wine and bar guy can only make drinks. Why is everything so compartmentalized here?!? Long wait while two different drinks are poured. I bring them back to my table and still expected to tip. How is this service? Soon the table filled up with food and no one checks if we need anything. Obviously we are expected to go ask for something, I guess? Like napkins, forks, plates?!? Later, our table is a mess and dessert is now arriving. A bunch of waitstaff guys discuss in a different language the conundrum of what to do when there is a pile of dirty dishes and no room to put deserts down. It was laughable.Has no one been trained to clear tables here? So now let's talk about the food: The cheese fondue was good, and ample portions. The beef stroganoff was actually delicious. The chocolate fondue cannot be called fondue. That was actually chocolate fudge sauce that one would put on a hot fudge sundae, but this was put in a bowl over a burner. In fact I would bet money it was Ghirardelli chocolate fudge sauce. Did it taste good? Yes. Is that real melted chocolate? NO. This poor place is clearly having an identity crisis wanting to serve French food and nice wines but with terrible systems and zero training on the waitstaff. We probably won't come back if we are looking for an actual restaurant experience. read more

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Best drinks in village. Super affordable. Come any time of day. Breakfast lunch or dinner

I want others to be aware of what happened to me. Last year, I dined here and unfortunately, my jacket, worth over $3,000, got burned due to an unsafe heater. The owner was initially apologetic, promised me to send details and they'd handle it via insurance. Despite multiple follow-ups, they never responded. I'm sharing this because safety and honesty matter. Accidents can happen, but what was most disappointing was the lack of accountability and follow-through afterward. Safety and honesty matter, and based on my experience, both were lacking here. I hope management takes responsibility in the future so other diners don't go through the same situation. read more

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Cute wine bar and cafe right in the Village by Gomez Mexican place. Cute interior and nice heated patio. Wines by the glass and bottle. They have happy hour 3-5 - $2 off wines by the glass and appetizers. Prices have definitely gone up a bit from when we came a few years ago, but still great, cozy place to e Joy a glass of wine. read more

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Patrick, is awesome! Fast service, such a happy go lucky guy. Breakfast sandwich was off the hook. Lots of friendly people at the bar sharing stories. It was a great way to spend Christmas given the mountain was closed. I can't reiterate more how much the bartender, Patrick made our Christmas! read more

This is a walk up and order restaurant. Lunch begins at noon. You're definitely charged for the convenience of this location; however very mediocre food and service. Cobb salad came with the wrong dressing and no blue cheese. Cmon, not very high expectations for a soup and salad. On top of that, the food runner did not stop by again to ask if we needed anything else so we went without creamer and extra sides. Also ordered a panini sandwich, which took over half hour. Everyone else at the table finished their meal before I even received my food. When I finally received my meal, the food runner left my food at the other side of the table and didn't bring any silverware. The panini was advertised to come with aioli, and instead it came with mayo. Honestly, would've preferred Starbucks. read more

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We got a quick breakfast this morning. Avocado Toast was good. Whole wheat bread ( 2 slices) with avocado, tomatoes, lemon pepper and mixed greens. Pretty tasty. My husband got a ham and Swiss cheese croissant. It was good. The location is great, right on the main plaza area in the Village at Mammoth. We sat outside, so it was a good place to people watch. The service was fine, just deliver to your table. read more

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There are few experiences in life more sublime than a European-style apres ski with crepes (both savory and sweet) and an expertly-curated wine list. Add to that local flavor that thrives, even under the confines of a corporate ski village. The bald and balding guys (also sweet and savory) running this gem, round out that feel of 90s ski towns that we all miss. Skip the rest the Village has to offer and spend your time here. read more

Great spot in the heart of the Mammoth Village for espresso and breakfast. Service was excellent...friendly, attentive and helpful. Loved their latte (awesome strong delicious coffee) and enjoyed their eggs as well as their breakfast burritos. The location is great, right on the main plaza area in the Village at Mammoth. So good, we will return again soon. Worth a visit! read more

Avoid. Terrible service for dinner. You walk in and there's no host. No one greets you. You find a table. What's the service model? Where are the menus? How do you order? There is a single bartender for a full restaurant. I stood at the bar for 10 minutes and no one acknowledged me. Seems like it is meant for locals and they are uninterested in being welcoming to anyone else. read more

Such a cute little spot in the village. They make the best mochas here!! The service is pretty fast and the food is decent for what it is. I love coming here to escape the cold and they have perfect spaces for eating, playing games, or getting a drink. read more

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After a long wonderful sunny day enjoying the mountain I came to visit side door. The staff was nice, they didn't have Cash singles to provide my change but it's ok. The Philly steak sandwich was decent, a bit too salty. I will not order that again. It's convenient next to the village gondola. Happy hour is very limited: $1 off drinks and appetizers from 3-6pm read more

Side Door Wine Bar & Cafe - Philly steak sandwich - Creperies Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

I am surprised to see such a low rating, this place is great! The coffee is delicious (we recommend the latte), the hummus trio was superb (the veggies fresh and hummus so tasty), the chicken pesto panini and steak sandwich are our absolute favs, and each staff member is super friendly. Our orders are always made fresh and prepared on time. My favorite little "extra" is that they prepare your drink for you once you've arrived to pick up your order which ensures freshness (if ordered online). Plus, the inside is super cozy and welcoming (and very clean), especially when coming in from the cold. We highly recommend this gem. read more

Cute ambiance, very French! Great wine selection and they have a full bar! Love that you can just walk in a without reservations and we are usually lucky to find a few seats on a busy weekend. We have tried the tuna wonton taco appetizer, burrito bruschetta, sliders and crepes. Everything tasted great! Todays breakfast after skiing: breakfast burrito and Nutella crepe. Yum! read more

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Great quality food, fair prices, very friendly and attentive staff, quiet and calm environment. I ordered a chicken pesto panini, absolutely delicious. I also ordered a latte, then ordered it again the following day. Very good. read more

I waited about 20 minutes just to place an order, and no one ever came to the cashier. Several employees were around, but no one acknowledged me or seemed interested in taking my order. I eventually left without ordering because the service was extremely poor and unprofessional. Completely unacceptable experience and very disappointing customer service. read more

We were able to sit at the bar and try a couple of their wines, which were very good. My husband enjoyed his local lager. Ordered appetizer crostini (?) with tomato, cheese, basil and balsamic that was delicious!! Shared the spinach salad that had the most amazing strawberries, perfection avocado and other deliciousness. Finished with the beef stroganoff, which was excellent. Such fun people at the bar, friendly service and great food. Can't wait to go back! read more

Staff were wonderful and hard working. We got beef stroganoff and Italian crostini. Food came out at a decent pace and hot. Only complaint they didn't provide a straw to suck up all the gravy. Haha. I would say based on their service format if they deliver food and you are needing extra plate it is difficult to go back and ask for something when there is a line for ordering. Might be good to stash some plates and stuff where customers can get it easily and not bother the staff. Just a thought. read more

I love this place! We never miss a meal here while we are in Mammoth. I love the paninis so much I usually don't order anything else. The wine prices are great too. Also a fun cozy place to have a glass of wine or a drink at the bar Apres ski! read more

Went in with hopes of having a quick coffee pick up after checking out the Rye and Rock Whiskey festival. This Bar & Cafe is located in the village, making the location top-notch. However, that was the only positive thing from the experience here. My friends and I waited in line for a solid 30 mins if not more (yes it was a long weekend, but the place wasn't full and it was 3 or 4 PM which isn't peak time, so didn't expect SO much wait for a quick coffee pickup). While waiting in line, I also noticed all the customers behind me left out of impatience. And I should have followed suit, because the mocha and latte that we had ordered were probably the worst I have ever had. I hope whenever I come here, I have a better experience. read more

Awful 30 dollars for a crepe and a drink, food is sub par. Only thing is they get it out fast. And if you get "strawberry" crepes they cut up what looks to be only half a strawberry and throw it on. read more

EDIT after owners response: It honestly just seems like the owner loves to just excuse their bad habits and reply on yelp rather than taking some more accountability for their 3.5 star rating. And in response to the owner- yes we did mention these issues like the watery drinks then wrong sizes to the staff and they were accommodating. However, as a customer you do not want to KEEP reminding a restaurant on problems you find with your order over and over. It's not wrong to just want your orders correct and to correct standards the first time it's handed to you. All the owners responses to bad reviews boil down to them saying that they were busy, "why didn't you tell us in person", and sorry not sorry. Deb and Ryan you seem very passionate about your restaurant so i truly do hope you start realizing ways to better your restaurant rather than excuse its mediocrity. Your responses theses reviews are funny but truly doesn't give your restaurant the image you'd want. And for that reason I'm out . Love ya! And you're welcome to reply again but I won't care anymore by then. xoxo Original Review: Drinks especially hot matcha and hot cider are noticeably watered down. Bacon was burnt to full black at ends not just the edges making only the middle edible. Asked for a large hot cider they gave me a small mug they went back and changed the mug but after further testing seems like the just poured the first mug into the wider mug to make it look bigger. Unfortunately, It really seems like they cheap out when they can since they are already in a good location like the Mammoth village. Breakfast was fine but nothing amazing for the 14-18 bucks you'd pay person. And crepes are nothing special. They seem to work hard but unfortunately bad habits seemed to of grown. You'll find much more enjoyment finding somewhere else or just grabbing the groceries and cooking at home. read more

Best avocado toast in town! Pat behind the bar is obviously passionate about customer service -- love it!

Great find in Mammoth hotel zone. You can bring in wine or choose from their nice selection. Bomb cheese and meat platter. Helpful front staff. Rear bar if you're alone. Indoor and outdoor dining. read more

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Ok. First ordering is a pain. It's like ordering from Subway. And if you want the good wine by the bottle you have to buy that in a different area at the bar! You would think they would have enough sense to order the good wine with the food at ONE PLACE! There is no table service yet they expect tips. I even needed to figure out where to get water and my son asked twice for plates and serving utensils!! Now to the food. The charcuterie and cheese plate is the cheapest pieces on a cheese plate EVER! Only a few pieces of paper thin slices of salami and prosciutto and salami. Hardly any cheese. Even the apple slices look like they come from a kids pack! The baked Brie and jam is horrible. They actually microwave the Brie and jam together!!! The mushroom crustini was alright. The only thing that they brought out that was enough to eat and a value for the price was literally their olive plate. Oh, and there is no soap dispenser in the bathroom. Hope they get inspected on that one. Great wine list, mediocre service and food. Do not recommend this place for anyone who actually knows what a charcuterie board is supposed to look like. This is not a comfortable sit down wine bar with any type of good service. Beware! The owner responded. You know it's a bad restaurant when the owner spends most of her time defending bad service mediocre food. Why doesn't she just fix it instead. And yes, I know 'Casual Dining'. read more

Friday night coffee, tea, & dessert cravings led us here. After walking around The Village for a spot that had indoor seating / heated outdoor, we found this! They sat us at the covered outdoor seating with heaters. It was perfect for this bone chilling weather. Couldn't really review entrees since we just got some dessert crepes & hot beverages. But the crepes were good, drinks were made well. They have milk substitutes. Staff were really friendly & service was great! read more

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Staff was extremely friendly when I came to pickup. Ordered pesto chicken, it was underwhelming. The pesto was weird, it was more like spinach. Barely any garlic in there or cheese. Something was off, but since we come to Mammoth a couple times a year I will give this place another shot and try something else... kinda have no choice with the lack of options. read more

Food is not good. Service is ok. We were there to celebrate our son's birthday. We ordered a bunch of food. The waitress gave us a funny look as if she couldn't believe it. It wasn't busy so our food came out relatively quick. The good was terrible. Steamed mussels were super salty and chewy. The sliders tasted like a burger you get from the cafeteria in elementary school. The toast with mushroom spread was tasteless. Need I say more? The food was a real disappointment. The wine was excellent. If there is a next time we will just do the wine and a cheese platter. Sorry guys the food needs improvement. read more