My go-to for quick, inexpensive, decent coffee in Ridgecrest! Pony Espresso is mainly a drive thru, with a small walk-up window and outdoor seating area. Great place to stop for coffee on your way to work. Service is quick and everyone is always friendly! I usually just get coffee but they have a variety of smoothies and frappuccino-style drinks as well. Prices are super reasonable at only $4 for a latte. Would recommend to anyone staying in town who wants something better than hotel breakfast coffee at a good price. read more

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Was passing through on Highway 395 and badly needed coffee as I was only 1.5 hrs into an 8.5 hr drive. This page popped up as a fast, convenient drive through that I could access quickly and then get back on the highway. The prices were very low as far as coffee goes these days, and the building from the outside looked quite nice (couldn't see inside as it was drive thru only). The baristas were very pleasant, and accommodated my request to use my own cup. I ordered a dirty chai. After a mix-up where I didn't realize I was getting more shots than I expected, I finally received my drink. It was amazing. The drink was rich and the chai flavorful. It was exactly the pickup I needed. I wish this coffee shop was located in Sacramento, because I would give them my business every chance I could. For now, I'll make sure to incorporate stops into any trips I make down the 395 in the future. read more

The fruit smoothies was so good, very smooth, creamy and thick but not too sweet like other place. You can choose whatever fruit they have available so I picked everything but raspberries. Next time I will include raspberries. Will definitely come back. read more

The Pony Espresso - Fruit smoothie with everything except raspberries. One of the best smoothies we have. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

This is a nice quick drive through coffee shop. Lots on their menu and not badly priced. The barista was quick with my order and the drink came out quick too. I like how fast the service was. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and it was good. read more

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This is actually my favorite coffee shop in Ridgecrest. They are always so nice and helpful. I always get the White Chocolate Mocha Hot and a Strawberry peach refresher. I saw on Yelp someone had a watermelon tea. I think that will be my next purchase. Please tip these ladies well they really do a great job. Nikki read more

Soooo good!! Better than Starbucks. The service is amazing. They have always been very friendly!!

Love the croissants, Service is amazing when Rhonda is there, otherwise the other girls need to learn to pick up their pace, the atmosphere is nice and friendly. read more

This used to be my favorite place in town but lately every time I go the young teenage girls that work there are incompetent and don't seem to listen and always get my drinks wrong or the size. I will no longer be going here I have tried multiple times and they just can't seem to get it right! Businesses need to hire adults not children. read more

It was our first time and the menu is minimalist, no explanations, so we said we were interested in smoothies and asked about something called the "sunrise". The first young lady who met us at our car window must have been new because an older lady jumped in to answer my questions with an annoyed tone and would not make eye contact with me. Such a strange interaction. We got a mango smoothie and a mango lemonade refresher. The mango smoothie was super thick and the kids couldn't believe how good it was. I'm just not interested in going back if I have to face unpleasant service to get a good drink. read more

The coffee here is always great! It's hot and very delicious. The drive thru is fast and the employees are always pleasant. I will be back!

Excellent coffee and shakes. The girls are usually friendly and knowledgeable. I love the big Tom shake because it's enough for two people and it's made with real fruit. Their hot chocolate is pretty good too. I usually get it with less sweetener. The drive thru is clean and moves pretty quickly specially in the mornings :0) read more

Ordered a large cold brew here. It's a 20 oz cup, but ended up finishing it in two sips. The cup was completely packed with ice and tbh tasted like a watered down americano. read more

Amazing business name! Super sweet ladies working the morning we went! Double drive through lanes made everything super efficient!! read more

First of all, we've going there for years despite the mainly rude staff... I even always leave a tip... but most importantly I've been contaminated with real milk on several occasions after paying for almond milk. The last time I went will be the last time I go. I was so sick and to boot they don't have wrapped straws so they touch the straws with their bare hands after touching money and multiple surfaces. I never leave bad reviews but I've absolutely had it after being so sick yet again.... The owner doesn't seem to care. It's 4 people's business you'll be losing... sorry not sorry. read more

Yeah! What a great find. This place was the only one in town open early (besides Starbucks). We try to support the small businesses and this one didn't let us down! Almost in the middle of nowhere in a town that's already in the middle of nowhere. Fantastic coffee and friendly staff. We'll be back to this one next time we're in town. read more

They are extremely overpriced. I got a small white mocha and small blender Carmel with two pup cups and it was $13.00. They charge you for the pup cups then fill the entire iced coffee with ice so you barley get any coffee. Your better off going to Starbucks or Dutch bros to get more bang for your buck. The blended Carmel tasted like tooth paste. The small amount of the white mocha I had was good just wish there was actually a decent amount instead of all ice. read more

The Pony Espresso - All ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

This is a great place that is so much better then the national chain that over roasts their beans...Here the service is rockin' and the coffee is the best ever...I love their teas as well...I love to get their Breve with a shot of Hazelnut and my husband loves the mochas because the coffee is smooth and they don't stun their toes on the flavors...this is the place to get your morning shot of caffeine.... read more

It's a drive-thru only place. They are not taking care of themselves and customers in this sensitive time. No one was wearing mask and the lady at the window had a long decorated finger nail that was almost touching the whipped cream on my coffee, and of course touching inside of the lids... read more

No masks handling food and drinks during covid is a good way to get shut down fast by the health department. I was pretty skeved out to be handed a coffee by a young unmasked person. I don't care what your beliefs are in this town. You're handling food. You don't have a choice. Get masks on your staff. **Update ** 8/18/2020 Still no masks on staff - Update from Kern Health Department - "This facility have been previously reported multiple times and Kern County Public Health is working with the California State Strike Teams to address these compliance issues." read more

Best morning ritual drinks for spring cosist of white mocha with soy & iced jasmine green tea with a shot of cocunut. #thebest #PonyEspresso read more

The Pony Espresso - White mocha & Green tea with coconut flavoring!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

Wow, wow, wow. At the window I asked the girl what was in the Pony Expresso listed in the blended drink menu. She said it's a chocolate shake with shots of expresso. Gotta try that. I ordered the Big Tom size and paid. She brought my change and asked if I wanted whipped cream. That would be a Yes. Probably within less than two minutes she handed this huge dense drink to me in a clear plastic tall glass with domed plastic lid and straw. The whipped cream was not white. It matched the chocolate shake and was dense as well. So delicious! With occasional traces of coffee taste as I sipped using the straw. Excellent! Thank you ladies! This was such a pleasant surprise. What a delicious quality drink. Thick and delicious. read more

My go-to coffee place. No complaints. The coffee flavors are diverse enough to satiate my tastebuds whenever I go. I especially enjoy the icy crunchy bits for their blended drinks. It's one of my Ridgecrest staples! read more

The Pony Espresso - Pony Espresso menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

This is my favorite coffee place in town! I've loved every drink I've tried. You can't go wrong! My absolute favorite are their lattes but, again, all of their menu options are great. read more

Very good coffee and friendly girls that work there. Coffee is always hot and fresh. Love that they have a drive thru. Much cheaper than Starbucks. read more

Amazing drinks but way too much ice even if you request them to use less ice they don't care. Some of the girls are super sweet and some are not so welcoming. Not a simple hello, kinda weird idk. Bomb drinks tho. read more

Went last night, a gal named Logan helped me she was friendly and quick and got my order right!! Hard to say for other coffee shops around especially Dutch bros. I have always had great service here from all the gals, Lindsey is another name I remember! Good service is hard to find so when you find it WITH good coffee, don't miss out! read more

I am a long time customer been there since the beginning. Please take the virus seriously! Have your staff wear masks and show that you care about your customers. read more

This coffee place is great! Its not like your typical coffee spot with people in there for hours on their laptops. The Pony Expresso is actually a drive through place. So if you are in a rush or just want a cup of great coffee, this is the place to go. I love their Pony Expresso blended drink. DELISH!! read more

Stayed the night in Ridgecrest , needed a boost to get me going. Found this little gem. Staff was friendly , I got an Americano for my wife and a red eye for myself. I'm from OC so I'm a little spoiled when it comes to great coffee. I wouldn't recommend the Americano if you like Americanos .... instead get the red eye it's much closer to an REAL AMERICANO. This was a good place and I recommend it. read more

Pony Espresso is great & incredible service with a strong clean hygiene & impeccable drink quality... Drinks always perfect‼ Mocha w choc whip is excellent‼ I get half the choc so I can enjoy the espresso flavor‼ Line is Def'ly short in comparison to the Starbucks 9-car pileup. Girls always friendly & engaging to get your drink. If you want everything in plasti-wrap, go to Starbucks ... as these guys are patriots, believe in liberty & "don't drink the govt cool aid". (& then you don't have to provide an anal review, like some already have). read more

Such great selection! The blended monkey mocha is so worth it! Pretty quick drive thru too!

I dont know why people go to Starbucks when Pony is here! My dad took me to Pony when I was young and I continue to go as an adult. They are so amazing! The Blended Pony drink is my favorite indulgence! They also make a much better black and white than Starbucks! read more

The Pony Espresso on the Cerro Coso campus is PAINFUL! It's always the same lady working by herself and the service is extremely slow. She never uses gloves when preparing sandwiches and digs her bare hands into the big bag of chips for your order. For all of your drinks she will find a way to smush her fingertips into your straw or mouth piece of your hot cup lid. Please for the love of god let people insert their own straws! She literally puts her finger on the tip of the unwrapped straw to jam it into your lid! Or she'll pull a sticker off the sheet onto her entire thumb, then peel the sticker off her thumb and place it over the mouth of the hot lid! Whyyyyy??? Please stop!!! And now the entire menu board has been written over with black pen because all the prices have increased. read more

Sweetest employees I've ever encountered on top of the best blended coffees you could get. A bit pricey, but worth it all the way. I've been a loyal customer for the past 5yrs and I wouldn't have it any other way. All their drinks aren't overly sugary and allow for you to enjoy the coffee flavor. Not to mention the amount of other refreshments. 10/10 would recommend. I'll have a hard time finding good coffee if I ever move. read more

We love this place! My son and I are currently working in Ridgecrest ( from SD). We started going to this coffee shop because we loved the name. Now we go because we love the coffee and the people that work there. Always friendly and welcoming! They know what we like but aren't afraid to suggest new things. Who would have thought that raspberry in coffee is delicious? Now that the job is starting to wrap up and we'll be headed home, we will miss this place. So, if you're in town, I definitely recommend stopping here and not at the mermaid place. read more

Stumbled upon this place while driving around town and decided to try the flavored watermelon iced tea! Wow! Perfect balance of sweetness, tasted fresh and so good! I will definitely be back read more

The Pony Espresso - Watermelon Iced Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

Going to Pony Espresso is a very important staple of my daily routine. I really love coming here; not just for the tasty drinks but for the employees as well! A few weeks ago, I came here and got my usual (a large watermelon iced tea) and one of the baristas named Liz said it was on her! She's always very sweet whenever I see her, no matter how busy they are. If you love sweet coffee drinks or iced tea, this is the coffee shop for you! I also recommend asking for the list of syrups if you want to try something new! read more

Pony has definitely been my favorite this year. The drinks are made consistently. The girls are super friendly. Still have a long wait in the mornings depending on who is working but I prefer going here than any other coffee place in town. Keep up the good work Pony! read more

Best coffee and service in town. Always quick and consistent drinks. Love the staff and the small town vibe. They remember customers and their customers drinks down to every required detail. Don't bother with Starbucks that place is slow and has the most inconsistent drinks in town. Save your time and money you won't be let down read more

Best coffee shop ever. You can customize your drinks pretty much anyway you want. Soy milk, almond milk, sugar free, decaf, extra thick, extra shot, you name it! The girls really care about customer satisfaction & go above & beyond to see that drinks are made in a timely fashion & ran out to you if the line is long. Friendly service with a smile. :) read more