I stopped at this cute little cafe on my way home from my camping trip in JULY 2025. I just stopped…read moreto get gas and saw this place across the street and I decided to go and get a coffee and sandwich. I am still to this day thinking about the sandwich I had. It was like a turkey sandwich I think with jam and the bread was so so soft! But I remember it also had a sauce inside that was so good too. As soon as I had a bite I was like I think this is the best sandwich I've ever had. I remember the customer service being so nice too. The outdoor seating was so beautiful, they had a bunch of flowers and cute bees just resting in the flowers. I felt such a peaceful vibe at this place and I hope I can come back again and make it my next rest stop for next years camping trip.

Traveling back from Yosemite, we really needed a little coffee pick-me-up. We've traveled the 395…read moremany times, but coffee shops are not something I've ever been able to easily find at Lee Vining, so I was super happy when I spotted Latte Da. The service was average, but my Latte was perfect. We took our coffee to go, but it's actually really cute to hang out at the porch or table and chairs in the front lawn. This will definitely become a stop I will look forward to when travelling through here in the future.

Looking for lunch while driving to Mammoth Ski Resort. Stumbled upon this diner that started back…read morein 1965. It was a nice cozy diner and it was exactly what we were expecting. The staff were very friendly and attentive, always coming to check if my fiancé needed more coffee. I ordered the Mike's special and my fiancé got the Nicely's special. We also got the bread pudding Ala mode. It was sooo delicious. The crinkle fries were nice and crispy and the sandwich was nice and flavorful as well. It is definitely great diner food. This place reminded me of a diner we had back at home in Hawaii and it had history just like this diner but due to COVID that diner closed its door. It was one of the last standing diners that we had and they got closed. So I was very happy to experience this diner vibe again. If you're on your way to or from Mammoth, you should definitely stop to try if you haven't.

Clean, simple, and delicious Iced tea. I had the house…read moresandwich (turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato with an extra piece of bread like a club) all fresh and simply yummy. My daughter had the chicken strips and fries. The chicken strips were probably made there - didn't seem frozen. Very fluffy and crispy. Loved them. Crinkle cut fries could use a bit more salt. But that's totally fixable at the table. THE RANCH WAS DELICIOUS!!!! We will absolutely be back on future trips up and down 395.

My fourth visit. This time I took photos. The Mono Inn…read moreexperience does not disappoint. I close my eyes and disappear into the flavors. The staff is brilliantly trained. Chef is an artist! Once a month, best self care break for 200 miles!

不好意思 英文写作能力稀烂，还是用中文吧然后gpt翻译一下…read more非常逆天的餐厅，来加州几个月可以排进前三的漂亮饭！物有所值！怀石料理 美日结合风格！每一道菜都是用心制作！尤其是那个巧克力，主厨不拿出来单卖真的遗憾姥姥家！ 服务也非常nice～ 服务员小哥哥看我们是最后一桌就多给我们四颗巧克力！！卧槽！牛了个大逼！ English version, I'm lazy, I use gpt. An absolutely mind-blowing restaurant -- after being in California for a few months, this is easily top 3! Totally worth the price. Kaiseki-style with a Ameri-Japanese fusion twist. Every single dish was crafted with so much care! Especially the chocolate -- such a pity the chef doesn't sell it separately, it's next-level amazing. Service was super nice too -- the waiter noticed we were the last table and gave us 4 extra chocolates!! U should definitely not miss this restaurant if ur in Lee vining area!

We stumbled upon the restaurant en-route to Yosemite. Truth be known, if we had driven just a bit…read morefarther south our dinner would of been elsewhere. Just the same, this was a good pace to eat. My wife and I split orders of ginger lettuce wrap and the dirty rice. Both were tasty and hit the spot after a long, hot day of driving. I will admit the service was a bit slow, just one server/cashier running things with one cook in the back. But it turned out fine, we were satiated.

This is a good small restaurant located about 2 miles north of Lee Vining. Hammond Station…read moreRestaurant is located in front of the Tioga Lodge with a great view of Mono Lake. We had dinner and breakfast here while we stayed overnight at the Lodge. The staff was skilled and enthusiastic. I had mexican food for dinner and Hawaiian Stuffed Tioga Toast for breakfast. Both meals were great. The chef definitely cares about his food.

High Sierra Bakery is a fan favorite in this Eastern Sierra big "small town." We have been enjoying…read morethe donuts, cookies, breads, pastries and cakes since 1995. While ownership has changed at one point, the bakery has stayed in the family. Locals absolutely depend on this jewel. High Sierra bakery is more than just a shop, but a place where neighbors meet, chat, and feel at home, fostering a sense of connection. Locals also order donuts for their different clubs, acitivities and gatherings. Tourism is also a big part of the bakery clientelle. The bakery has extended hours during peak summer time. It's essential to get to the bakery early during these times to be able to have many variety choices. While the bakery must close for the winter, you can depend on them usually beginning in April into October. It has been a long time, but we have ordered birthday cakes in the past. Everything here is consistent. The apple fritters are a big hit, and I say big hit because they are HUGE. The bakery also has sandwiches on the menu, but I think they are usually not available until after 11. There is plenty of seating inside and a couple of tables outside. Parking is available on the street and it is within walking distance from all local motels.

Stopped here on the way home from Mammoth to have an early dinner. We had originally decided on…read morethe Deli but even though Yelp said they were open, they weren't. So their loss was our gain because I really enjoyed the High Sierra Bakery. I ordered up a delicious Sierra Haystack, A MUST DO when you go here. The bag was tempting, but they also have single haystacks for sale. My wife ordered up the Hulk and shared a bite of her sandwich with me. Perfectly made, in my opinion. Nice flavors and not too much of anything. They did have to sub pepperoni for salami but that didn't make much of a difference. For my sandwich I decided on a simple PBj because I wasn't super hungry. It was a good choice. Great bread and simple ingredients. The space is big enough for most groups that are coming through town and it really did feel very small town vibe. The service was good too! So many times I hesitate to get anything really unique in small towns because they just don't have the turnover, but High Sierra was pleasant surprise when it came to the quality of everything we had. I will definitely head there next time I am driving through from Reno.

Excellent spot to capture a view of Mono Lake. Souvenirs…read morewere antique and valuable; but worth collecting. Well stocked Yosemite Tioga Road gift shop and gas station. Lots of selections of beverages and snacks, but they were pretty pricey. Certainly worth a visit while you're traveling in Mono County and Yosemite National Park Tioga Road.

This is a 5-star gas station, mart, and deli, but the food is closer to 3-star. Any hot food made…read moreto order at a gas station near a national park is already a godsend, so I can see how this place has so many fans. First, this is only open in the summer. So if you find yourself this part of town while there's snow, and Tioga Pass is closed, don't even bother. Second, it does take a while to get food since they seem to make them to order, so if you're in a hurry, grab the ready-made items or snacks. We were pretty skeptical of fish tacos all the way out in the mountains, so we settled for the lobster and crab taquitos. Honestly, the taquitos felt like they came out of the freezer and weren't that special, but the rice was really good! I'd come here for a pit stop, but it's not like I have to eat here, unless I have a long journey ahead with no food. Bonus: they have plenty of seating including outdoor seating with a fantastic view of Mono Lake!

mono cone always is amazing. so happy it's open for the season!! attached menu is updated for 4/2026read more

Ah, Mono Cone! I can always expect a great burger anytime I am passing through Lee Vining hungry…read moreduring a long drive. This time, instead of my usual Ortega chili burger and fries, I wanted a double cheeseburger (meat!). There was a bit of a line, but that's okay. Since there were several people in front of me, after I put my order in, I took a short walk down a shirt block over to the little park nearby where the upside down house and lots of historical mining equipment is on display. I took a few photos, then walked back to Mo I Cone, got my burger, then found a picnic table on the back lawn and devoured it. So good! Note that there are multiple selections on the menu for vegetarian burgers, too.

Great place to spend the night right by a river. The pizza at the restaurant was very filling and…read moretasty. The staff was awesome. I would stay here again if I'm up this way.

We ate dinner at the restaurant the night we checked in and had breakfast the morning we checked…read moreout. The service was great both times we ate here. They have lovely decor in the restaurant and old style photos that were taken on site over the years. It has such charm to this place. If you have reservations, check in takes place inside the restaurant. They had alot of pasta options for dinner and most everyone got pasta in our group. We had mosticholi, chicken marsala, eggplant parm, lasagna, we also had a pizza, pulled pork sandwich and a salmon Ceasars salad. They bbq pulled pork was made with their house made whiskey bbq sauce that was delicious. Their marinara is also made in house. All of the food was so good. For breakfast we had pancakes, breakfast burritos, scrambled eggs and sausage, fruit and an omelet; all come with their country potatoes which were cooked to perfection, you can tell they put love in their food. We loved the atmosphere here and everyone was so kind and friendly.