I've been doing to Eric Schatz bakery since 1982 and the experience has always been the same warm, comforting, good pastries, food, and excellent coffee for a decent price. It was $.50 a cup back in the day and no other coffee shops were around there weren't even coffee shops yet read more

Their food is famous for a good reason. It is quite delicious. I just wish they had more space because the place was really crowded. We will definitely return read more

Great selection of bread, deli items, baked goods, coffee, beverages, cheeses and salami, other deli or charcuterie items. I purchased some sliced cheese and garlic melty cheese focaccia bread. Really good, not expensive. Great customer service, lots of employees. Very busy. There is a cafe next store, same owners. I did not go there. Parking can be iffy as this place tends to be crowded, and busy. Beautiful design, good ambiance and places for outdoor seating. read more

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Food has gone down hill with the family fighting over the last few years. Hopefully they make up before they completely destroy the business. read more

On our way home from Lake Tahoe we stop by the famous Erick Schat Bakkery for lunch and to pick up homemade bread. This place was packed when we arrived around 11am. Luckily for us we were able to find a parking spot. If you think the parking waa busy inside the shop was nuts. The good thing is that the staff was fantastic and quick. The lines was moving quick. The freshly made to order sandwich line was long but quick. You just have to know what you want when your the next person to order. LUNCH: #2 Turkey Club Sandwich Full Order- #4 Mule Kick Sandwich Full Order- #3 Hot Pastrami Sandwich Full Order- Personally I thought the sandwiches was good but not amazing. The bread was fantastic tho. It a good size sandwiches and it come with a dill pickle. For our bread to take home we got thier Sourdough Loaf, Jalapeño Cheese bread and Pull Apart Bread. All were fantastic, just wish we brought more. They have some many different variety bread to choose from. Overall, it was a great stop. Highly recommend stopping by if you on your way up or down. read more

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Whenever I am heading to Yosemite or Mammoth Mountain, this place is a must stop for us. I love walking in and smelling their fresh bread baking. They offer a great sandwich bar and what makes these sandwiches so good is all about their homemade bread. Each loaf of bread is baked in their European Stone Hearth Ovens. They use fresh ingredients and no chemicals. So many choices of their homemade bread offered including their original Volkoren bread, sourdough, rye, raisin, and sheepherder. And don't forget about their tasty cookies and pastries. Lots of choices so make sure to grab a couple. Sandwiches are made to your exact order and always come with a pickle. I always enjoy their sourdough bread for my sandwich. So soft, fluffy and delicious. No matter what time I have come here they are always busy bordering on crowded so be prepared. We always get our food to go. Parking can be a challenge in their small lot. I will definitely be back again! read more

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Insanity. In both the parking lot and inside. I can only blame the flocks of tourists who don't know there are two register lines to check out...or that compact car parking doesn't mean Escalade. The Sheepherder bread they are famous for? Also insane(ly) delicious and worth wading through throngs of people and SUVs parked in compact spots to get a couple of loaves to take home. LOADED to the gills with baked goods and lines of people there to get fresh sandwiches, you're going to leave stronger than when you arrived. Good luck! Staff is friendly and helpful. read more

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Eric Schatt's Bakkery is one of the best bakeries in California and beyond. The pastries, breads, cookies, candies, sandwiches and so much more will tantalize you into an unregretable buying frenzy. Their customers are indeed a testimony of the greatness of Schatt's Bakkery. We spent a good half hour looking and deciding what to buy, it was not easy to make a decision with 2 persons. A must buy is the Sheepherder bread and one of the Focaccias. OMG, sooo good. There will be another stop on the way back. I can hardly wait. This is a 6 star, yes 6 star experience. read more

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This place is genuinely fantastic and so worth the hype. Cant think of a single thing you'd ever want that this place doesn't already have. We have several different pastries and breads, all were great and reasonably priced. They give samples of several things which was also helpful! We came here 3 days in a row and bought some to go! Must stop!!! read more

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Excellent bread and pastry selection. Everything looked gorgeous, a the free samples were appreciated. The bakery section is definitely wayyyyy better than the lunch options. Turkey pot pie was mid, do not recommend. The indoor seating option doesn't have AC, so be ready to sweat it out during your snack/lunch. read more

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We drove to Bishop and had to stop at this famous bakery. It was a Sunday and it was hopping. Love so many options of goodies. Has some samples so we bought 2 loafs to eat later and were they delicious. Bacon and cheese bread and extra sourdough San Fran style. I love all the tables outside. Nice clean bathrooms. Great and friendly staff. Def a highlight of the little town of Bishop. read more

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The bakery of note to stop along the 395 route to Northern Cali. Why? Because it's got some really good stuff, that's why. Things to buy here for sure while you're there: - Pull Apart Bread - 8/10: different variations, but all sweet, gooey, decadent. It's like the traditional cinnamon roll's raunchy cousin. - Pastrami sandwich - 10/10: good lord this is delicious. Easily top 5 sandwiches I've ever had. Hefty and filling for sure. The meat isn't your run-of-the-mill, dry, salty pastrami that you'll get at your local deli. They use premium naval cuts that are lightly seasoned, juicy, fatty, and super tender. The Swiss is also soft and spongy, very similar to mozzarella. You'd be satisfied just eating this by itself. And the rye bread is artisinal elite level, as expected. Freshly baked and super soft. So damn good I nearly SCHAT my pants!! - Original Sheepherder Bread - 8.5/10: 100-plus year-old recipe. Tried and true. Great for sandwiches or even just toasted with whatever spread that floats your boat. Versatile and superb. Another thing to note: this place is fully staffed and they have their stuff together. So ordering and getting your stuff goes pretty fast even with the long lines. Super efficient, friendly staff and establishment. A great time was had by all. read more

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Awesome bakery with tons of freshly baked goods. I walked into a wall of sweet pastries, bread, cakes, cookies, and towards the back is a deli where you can get sandwiches, pot pies, and more. I could've stayed longer if I wasn't on my way out, but we still ended up getting two loaves (7 grain German bread and sour dough,) lemon cookies, and a apple brioche which I had nibbled in the car! They also served samples of bread like the energy bread and bacon cheese bread which was like mochi. Great service. Cute European decor. I loved it! Will be back for more next time. read more

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My son picked up the Asiago Cheese bread and apple pull apart bread for me while coming to visit from Southern California. So good! The breads are fresh and flavorful. So hard to put them down. Will hit it again while it's my time to drive down the road and back! read more

So darling here. GET THE BREAD MAKING SET!!!! Freshest bread!!! We got a loaf to go and made sandwiches on the road. Such a great spot. Didn't wait in the long line but let me tell you, people outside made it look like it was worth it. Crowded as heck, but worth it read more

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Good bakery, mediocre sandwiches, shitty service It was a long line and wait before getting to the front of the sandwich line to order, which was understandable since it was lunch time. Once getting to the counter to order, the lady helping me didn't seem that pleasant. As a matter of fact, no one at the sandwich counter was smiling or seemed like they had a good attitude. I ordered a Turkey Club Sandwich and the BBQ turkey sandwich. Once my mom and I got to the register, it took a LONG time before the employee at the register (Ruiz) rang us up. She seemed like she was doing other tasks and had no urgency WHATSOEVER in continuing to help the next customer in such a LONG line. Once she finally got to the register, the first thing I did was point to the Turkey Club box to let her know it was Turkey club and she immediately CUT ME OFF and said, "I know what it is" and then a second later said, "oh I didn't realize there wasn't a label." She was incredibly SNAPPY and didn't smile, which ruined my day. Overall, I wasn't content with the service at the sandwich counter. The inadequate service plus the BBQ turkey sandwich to be BARELY adequate, was completely underwhelming. Later on, I went to the area with all the baked goods and was excited to see the vast selection! The ladies there were very warm, super forthcoming to help, and absolutely pleasant. Marie was incredibly patient with all my questions and requests for everything I picked out. I was happy with her service since she was very sweet and pleasant. In conclusion, if you're expecting phenomenal service from the sandwich counter, keep your expectations extremely LOW. You'll have better luck at the bakery. read more

The bakery is pretty amazing. The breads were excellent. The sandwich was very good. Perhaps a little overpriced but not bad. The cookies were not my style. If you want crunchy cookies, yummy. I'm a soft cookies kind of guy. Employees were friendly and the vibe has an old style charm. Oh, the donuts were great! If you can, go! read more

Erick Schat's Bakkery - Bakeries Near Me - Bishop, California

This place is so cool. They have so Many different breads and pastries. Coffee and sandwich. So much more. So fun to walk through and I tried their bread samples of olive, shepherd, and bacon. Such a fun experience. Please come and create your own experience. read more

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+ Good sandwich lunches. Lots of nutrition. -- Extremely crowded inside. . A popular stop around CA's NPs. - Boisterous ambience. - Cramped parking. + Decent amount of outdoor seating. - No indoor seating. + People love the free bread samples. + Multiple restrooms. - but no paper towels. . Tip: Ample overflow parking by neighboring Bishop Park. Only a 2min walk away. I had: $15.95 #3 Whole Hot Pastrami + tax = $17.35 read more

Best bakery!!!! There's a reason why they're so busy all the time. We stopped on our way to mammoth and on our way back from mammoth because we loved all their breads, pastries, and cookies. They have a huge assortment of baked goods so you're def bound to find something you like. The bread though was phenomenal esp the sourdough. It gets busy inside but they move you through fairly quickly. @octrailsandtreats on IG for more eats! read more

I visited Schats on a solo road trip up the 395 to celebrate my birthday. I had heard much about this famous bakery, from its sheepherder sandwiches to the pull apart sweet breads, this bakery certainly did not disappoint. Food: When you first walk in, the impression you get with Schats is "Wow". And wowed you shall be because the whole store is absolutely stacked with breads, cookies, savory loaves, twists, cakes, pastries, and baked goods of all shapes, sizes, and flavorful persuasion. I came in prepared however, determined to try a half order each if their beef and turkey sandwiches, and decided to treat myself to some of the sweet baked goods from their extensive sweets section. While I was disappointed by the amount of meat on my sandwiches, I marveled at the flavor and textural cohesion unified in the simple sandwiches. What looks like a basic veggie-mayo-meat quickly becomes a homey culinary experience with the light and fluffy yet hearty sheepherder bread. Where you might expect an overwhelming mouthful of veg (thanks to the substantial sprouts), I'm met with a cohesive bite of delicate fresh flavors that meld together in a delightful sandwich. Safe to say, this is a sandwich sandwich. Not something stacked between bread, but a thoughtful creation that is greater than the sum of its parts. A true sandwich. The complimentary pickle spears and cookie that comes with your sandwich order is a perfect pairing, and I'd highly recommend these sandwiches if youve never tried them! I also got the Apple fritter, grandma cinnamon roll, old fashioned bar, and the apple strudel thing for my desserts to try (not at once). Each had a lovely texture. I disapprove of donuts that don't retain their moisture and texture, but Schats delivers on both marks especially for their old fashioned and Apple fritter donuts which retain a moist fluffy interior with the right amount of crisp. They are also not too heavy, a high mark in my book. The cinnamon roll was delightful with just the right amount of cinnamon and walnuts, the apple strudel thing was mildly disappointing however as the dough was overly dense and difficult to cut/bite into without squeezing out all the filling. Service: Schats staff are friendly, but this is an in and out institution. With the reputation it has, it's no surprise that things are structured to move quickly as there are a constant stream of customers flowing. Even so, staff are happy to answer questions and chat if they have a moment! They made me feel welcome despite being a clear tourist. Ambiance: Schats has a lovely charm to the interior and exterior. It is reminiscent of what I imagine a rustic German/european bakery would look and feel like, and dining at the outdoor seating or perusing the bakeries stacked displays and carts is a wonderfully charming experience. Highly recommend for a fun and lighthearted break that foodies, families, friends will love. Especially as you travel the 395! Overall 5/5 a perfect experience to add onto your 395 itinerary. Definitely do not miss the baked goodies and bread :) read more

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We were on the way back from Mammoth Mountain and this place is a must stop for those who love fresh baked goods! As soon as you walk into the store, you feel a sense of pleasantry. The store's aroma of all the fresh breads and pastries were like a dream. There were lots of people in there even near closing time. There are aisles filled with breads, cakes, cookies, candies, etc. There are even sandwiches but we went a little too late that the sandwich bar was closed. You walk around and grab what you want before getting in line to pay. There are two or three pay areas - they accept Tap to Pay! So many pastries to choose from - I got several breads (I was even able to try some) and a few cakes. read more

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Amazing place, worth every penny and second of my time. Recommend to anyone and everyone. read more

On our way from Orange County to Mono Lake and Lake Tahoe, we stopped at Erick Schat's Bakkery as Yelp rated it highly. The building with its blue awnings and decor is charming, but the baked goods (loaf cakes, monkey bread, cookies, etc) didn't look appetizing. The majority of the baked goods looked sloppy, oily and unremarkable. The cookies looked dry. The sandwiches didn't look appetizing. There's a refrigerator that has the same sandwiches (boxed and made that day) that you can grab and pay for immediately in lieu of standing in a long line just to order and watch staff put the same kinds of sandwiches together. We got a few items to go (strawberry éclaire, carrot cake and cheese bread) and ate at the BBQ place across the street. read more

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This bakery has been around for as long as I can remember. As a kid I remember us getting one of their famous sourdough breads but never remember it being so crazy busy. Years later I'm sure it's gotten busier due to the influx of people. It now takes a min to find parking in the small parking lot. The inside is always busy and I find myself pushing through crowds. My favorite is the chili cheese bread. They also have rolls, lots of pastries, drinks and deli sandwiches. There are tables out front to sit at. This will always be a spot on our way to Mammoth. read more

Great spot in the middle of town. Enjoy a fresh sandwich people watching as this is on Main Street, right across from the park. Rows and rows of fresh baked goods. Order at the counter and take your goodies . Plenty of sweet treats, breads, and other delights to choose from. The breads are so fresh! Loved their roast beef sandwich and Mac salad! Whole sandwiches are big enough to share. The place can get a bit crowded just be patient , the lines move quickly. Try the honey sticks! Great little power food snack! read more

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This is ALWAYS a must-visit whenever we're roadtripping. Erick Schat's is a Dutch Bakery located in a small town called Bishop. It's usually on the way up to Mammoth if you're traveling that way! They've got baked goods galore, fresh sandwiches and soups, and so. much. MORE! The whole place just feels like a warm hug. Everything is locally sourced, owned, and made. We always get one of their deli sandwiches to share (their portion sizes are extremely generous) and a couple dozen baked goods as gifts for loved ones. I especially love their almond cookies, but you really can't go wrong with anything here! read more

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This is definitely a must stop for me when driving on the 395. Their freshly baked breads are delicious and I always love their Pullaways. Their sandwiches are really good too. I recently got the Turkey Club Sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was very filling and fresh. It's a great place to break up your drive! read more

We stopped here on our way back from Mammoth and wow! They literally have every kind of bread you can imagine. They also have a wide selection of coffee, drinks, deli, to go meals, and more! Place is pretty crowded and I see why. Definitely stop there if you are in the area to get some amazing bread and food! They also have hoodies in the back if you ask nicely enough to purchase one! read more

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This place is very popular so we thought to give it a try since we were driving through the area. It was Sunday and it was packed! There was a huge line everywhere and when we got in it was hard to move around. Service was fast though for the amount of customers. They have a lot of options for breads, donuts, and desserts. The bacon cheese breadsticks were delicious. Prices are on the high end and parking is tricky too. read more

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It's always fun to stop here on our way up or down from Mammoth. They need to expand this location and make it larger to accommodate all the bodies that come thru especially on the weekends it's bumper to bumper traffic in there! For those that are claustrophobic or have health issues probably not the best to come in during peak hours! As for the food everything has been solid thus far. I've tried their sandwiches, breads, and cookies over the years since 1994 and they are all baked fresh out of the oven! They do have a clearance section in the back by the bathrooms for day old stuff or cracked cookies. We have gotten stuff back there and just reheat them with no problems! They do have another indoor/outdoor seating area to the left of the main building if you can't find any space in the main area. If you have pets go across the street to the park and relieve them there with beautiful ducks wading by. I grabbed some heart-shaped dark chocolate cookies on my way down this time and it was a hit with all my friends back home. $22 for a tray kinda steep but well worth it for large unprocessed cookies! read more

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This epic landmark is a great place to buy yummy treats for friends, and a tasty lunch for yourself. We got some lemon cookies and a cherry almond coffee cake here for friends that we were on our way to visit, and everybody loved them. It was great that they didn't need to be refrigerated. There were so many other choices, and we wouldn't have gone wrong with any of them. I also appreciated that I could pick up a premade croissant sandwich instead of waiting in line at the deli. It made our stop here very quick, which made my husband happy, and I was glad I got a great lunch. We frequently stop here on our way up or down 395. read more

Worth the 5 hour drive! I first visited Erick Schat's over 20 years ago when I had moved to Nevada and would drive up the 395 from San Diego. It was a great spot to stop and grab snacks. My sister and I did a small road trip with my son and we wanted to bring him to this bakery. It holds memories for us and we wanted to share those memories with him. The bakery is the same as I remembered. The bread is made fresh and is amazing. I love that they offer samples so you can try different breads throughout the bakery. The cheese bread and the sheepherder's are staples and absolutely fantastic. My new favorite was the cranberry white chocolate. OMG, this bread is heavenly! Make sure you pick up a loaf, it's great with just butter. My son fell in love with the chocolate chip loaf cake, he finished the entire loaf and asked me the next weekend to drive back up to Bishop to get more of the cake. It really was that good. All of the items are wonderful and the staff are great and friendly. This is bakery should be on anyone's list of stops to make when going up or down 395. read more

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Best bread and sandwiches! So many fresh baked goods to choose from. Priced very reasonably. I would drive 4 hours just to eat there! read more

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Food amazing Service quick Ambiance handcrafted Bread perfect Sauce perfect Potato salad perfect read more

Erick Schat's Bakkery - Bakeries Near Me - Bishop, California

We have driven by this place many times going to visit family in Big Bear. We were told by at least two family members we needed to stop there on our way. We did, and bought some baked goods which were amazing. I ordered a turkey club on sourdough and it was fresh and delicious. I will definitely stop here again. If you are going through Bishop, CA it is worth stopping here. read more

I would go here for their bread alone! Everything they make and offer is delicious, but waiting in the busy chaos is worth it for the bread. All their bread is magical but I had their rosemary sourdough during my most recent visit and it was just perfect. Every slice was heaven. I ordered an almond pastry and a white chocolate drink with two shots as well. The almond pastry was fluffy, sweet, and delectable. Would order this again! The white chocolate drink with shots wasn't my favorite as I wanted more of a coffee taste, but that's on me as I should have ordered a latte with the syrup instead. Everything else was delicious! Can't wait for our next visit. read more

Erick Schat's Bakkery - Bakeries Near Me - Bishop, California

We've stopped by many times on our way to Mammoth/surrounding areas for camping and snowboarding trips. It's usually busy with long lines. Their sweet and savory breads are generally tasty and fresh. Unfortunately, with our visit today, we purchased a blueberry pound cake and discovered mold when we opened it. It was disappointing esp since we had planned to eat it for breakfast next morning. Hoping this was just an isolated quality control issue read more

This was a very busy stop on the way to Mammoth, and we had heard a lot about it. Overall it was an interesting place, though I'm not sure we would return based on the food alone. The food didn't taste particularly fresh, and was very, very sweet. It was a huge establishment, with tons of people and a massive selection of items - it felt closer to a large grocery store than a bakery. Not a bad experience, but overall didn't quite do it for us. read more

Erick Schat's Bakkery - Bakeries Near Me - Bishop, California

I'm sure if you've been through this area that this stop is not a secret or hidden gem It is however worth a stop especially if you are only passing through here once It's kind of a mad house in there People everywhere What a money maker they've got going on but worth the money you spend So many kinds of baked goods, pastries, pizzas, sandwiches.... Parking kinda sucks when it's super bust We came by just before lunch and got a couple of sandwiches Freakin delicious and worth fighting a crowd over read more

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