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    Good Life Cafe

    3.9 (933 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Anna H.

    Good Life? Definitely not. 1 Turkey Sandwich 1 hot chocolate 1 coffee 1 slice of apple pie Total was $34 When I picture a $17 dollar turkey sandwich in my mind, it includes more than the basic mayo, lettuce, tomato, turkey. Very disappointed.

    French Dip Sandwich
    Polina Z.

    We came here during our trip to Mammoth. We ordered breakfast (eggs with pancakes) and a French dip sandwich. Both were very good. The restaurant has plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors. Our server was also very nice and attentive.

    Tuna Melt with fries
    Darren K.

    Good mix of locals and tourists when we went to the Good Life Cafe. Ordered the Cobb Salad, Tuna Melt, and Chili Verde Omelette. The Cobb Salad for $19.95 was a decent size and was large enough to feed two. The tuna melt was pretty standard and came on large Texas toast sized slices of bread. The chili verse sauce was good, but the pork wasn't very flavorful and the hash browns were burnt. Overall the meal was decent and would be a place to go back to even though it was a little pricey.

    H. L.

    Great customer service with nice delicious enjoyable food. Big portions of the food so make sure to ask how big your is, you may want to share. The inside place was clean and the patio was perfect to relax. Unfortunately no dogs.

    Chile Verde Breakfast Burrito

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    Solid service and reasonable prices. Chili Verdi omelette is fantastic!! Plenty parking and in central part of town.

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    5 months ago

    Variety menu with great food! Family owned with friendly service. We come back here every time we're in Mammoth.

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    Came here during summer trip to Mammoth. Great service and good food!! Large portions served hot!!

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    Great eggs Benedict and the fruit was fresh. Will make this my breakfast stop from now on. Service was on point.

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    7 months ago

    Great food, comfortable atmosphere. My favorite place to eat in Mammoth Lakes. I have been coming here for dinner for years.

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    Been here numerous times. It never disappoints. From their eggs Benedict to their tuna melt. Not to mention their fried zuchinnni.

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    Very good Breakfast! The bacon was cooked perfectly and so was the rest of our food. Delicious and we did take out! Definitely going back

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    From 7am to 3pm only.

    Are there gluten-free options?

    Yes - at least among the brunch/lunch options. My husband is gluten intolerant and had plenty of options from which to choose.

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    Serving breakfast from 7am to 3pm

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    SKADI

    SKADI

    4.8
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    0.3 mi
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    It was a DREAM. As…read moresomeone who loves to cook, experiences like SKADI are what I dream about. If you love food, appreciate incredible ingredients, and enjoy truly special dining experiences, you have to visit SKADI. From the moment you walk in, the entire experience is top tier. The restaurant is intimate, beautifully decorated with Norwegian and Baltic art, and the open kitchen lets you watch Chef Ian and his sous chef masterfully execute dish after dish. It's calm, composed, and honestly just fascinating to watch. The staff is exceptionally well trained, but what impressed me most is that if they don't know an answer, Chef Ian is happy to come to your table himself. He spent time talking with us, answering questions, and making sure we were enjoying everything. He even told us he doesn't have a single wine on the list that he doesn't personally love. Every course was beautifully prepared and perfectly portioned so we could enjoy each one without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. My husband and I genuinely loved every single thing we ate. If you're anywhere near Mammoth Lakes, make a reservation. (No kids under 10, but I promise it's worth getting a sitter.) This is one of those meals you'll be talking about long after it's over.

    Dining at Skadi was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Mammoth…read more This exceptional Norwegian restaurant is nestled right in the heart of Mammoth Village, offering an upscale yet inviting atmosphere with a refined, cozy ambiance that immediately sets the tone for a memorable evening. We visited as a family of four and made reservations ahead of time after hearing so many great things--and we felt incredibly fortunate to secure a Sunday booking, especially since they're closed Monday through Wednesday. It ended up being the perfect way to begin our time in Mammoth. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and efficient without ever feeling rushed. And the food? Absolutely divine. Every dish reflected the expertise and care of a master chef with decades of experience in Norwegian cuisine. What truly elevated the evening was the personal touch--the chef graciously visited our table to greet us and ensure everything was to our liking. That kind of hospitality is rare and deeply appreciated. We ordered three appetizers, a soup, three entrées, and finished with crème brûlée for dessert--and every single item was flawless. An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Five stars--well deserved. Thank you for an unforgettable meal.

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    Chocolate trio dessert.
    Chocolate trio dessert.
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    Shelter Distilling

    4.0
    (665 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    We had the BEST meal of our 5-day Mammoth family trip here! Everything tasted hand-made and fresh…read more Super impressed with our dinner last night. My daughter and I had the shrimp tempura rolls and they were out-of-this world fresh and delicious. My son had the buffalo chicken ciabatta sandwich / it was fresh and incredible too. Husband had 3 different tacos and they were totally legit! We will for sure come back next time we visit. note: we visited here around 7 years ago and remember it was really good then too, but they have more menu options now. Loved it!!

    We have always passed this place when we were in the area but never went in. Came into town for a…read morequick meal and decided to stop by and glad we did. As you enter you are greeted by someone and then it's open seating and you basically scan the QR code and order thru your phone and pay as well it's easy and convenient. The food options are great and their food is Delicious. Simple concept but very well put together. We had their Beet Salad and their Pizza along with their Pork Belly taco and every bite was satisfying and full of flavor. The salad was the win for me I love a good beet salad, the dressing it was tossed in was just perfection along with the goat cheese. For their drinks I had a Beet infused drink and well it was different but just worked and was strong & also tried a local beer. You order your food and then a server just comes and drops off and if you need anything you just look their way and they help out. The servers were very friendly the ones bringing out the food, it was kind of a bummer toward the end, I always say the staff make the visit enjoyable or not and that can def hinder people from coming back. A simple question was asked about the merch and the answer was just rude.. there was a Main lady by the register and she just didn't have the friendliest vibe or smile at all. We left kinda confused but the food was great and that doesn't change the food review and the vibes here. There was an indoor and outdoor seating and cool views to people watch and loved that it was Dog friendly so many cute pups. They had these mixed drinks in can and Lemme tell you they were AMAZING we took them back to our campsite and was the perfect drink to just hang with. Can't wait to pick some up again.

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    Nice design!
    Nice design!
    Caesar salad
    Caesar salad
    Beet salad

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    Smokeyard BBQ and Chop Shop

    3.6
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    THE BEST bbq place in town! First thing that hits you when you walk in is the delicious smell of…read morebeef cooking in so many ways. We were seated quickly and our server Mary was the bomb! She was great to advise choices and provided helpful suggestions. (Owner - please send our compliments to her) Food was fantastic- wife and I split a whole rack of St Louis ribs - we could barely finish 1/2 of the rack (yeah! Leftovers!) Spicy Fried Chicken was to die for. Also we ordered the brussel sprouts as an appetizer- great choice! We will be back next time we visit Mammoth. Thank you!

    We waited for an hour in the freezing cold waiting for a text we never got. Staff gave us attitude…read moresaying they called, which they didn't. Then when we were seated the server acted like she didn't want to do her job. Never checked on us, would walk away before we are done ordering, and had to be reminded to go to the bar and pick up our very late drinks. She said the bar was slammed but I literally saw our icy martinis melting on the bar counter for 15 mine. Food was okay but Staff is obviously very unhappy there and it shows. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.

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    Shady! Check your receipt. Asks if I want ranch, no mention of charge. It shows up on my bill. Beer was also on menu for $7, but charged $8.
    Shady! Check your receipt. Asks if I want ranch, no mention of charge. It shows up on my bill. Beer was also on menu for $7, but charged $8.
    BBQ chicken salad
    BBQ chicken salad
    Shady! Check your receipt. Asks if I want ranch, no mention of charge. It shows up on my bill. Beer was also on menu for $7, but charged $8.

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    Shady! Check your receipt. Asks if I want ranch, no mention of charge. It shows up on my bill. Beer was also on menu for $7, but charged $8.
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    The EATery

    3.8
    (362 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    The eatery shares a space with mammoth brewing. They have plenty of outside seating, corn hole, and…read morehave summer concerts on weekends. When you are seated, you order from a QR code. We ordered the braised beef short rib dinner and the damn good burger and fries. Both meals were very good. The hamburger patty was so fresh with the arugula. Highly recommend. The negatives for me were the prices and that they took all the tacos off the menu.

    I have been to this taproom and eatery a few times now, it is a great dog-friendly, big group…read morefriendly casual dining spot in the heart of Mammoth. The food is decent, it's never going to absolutely wow you but it will be sufficient and well priced. This time I tried their mac and cheese, it was cheesy and I liked the type of pasta noodle they used that allowed it to get extra crispy and crunchy with the spiral texture, however it was a little dry and on the blander side for mac! The ordering system is great and straightforward, you order and pay on your phone and then food appears straight to your table! Genius, convenient and perfect for groups as there's no splitting the bill awkwardly at the end. And the dog friendliness is so clutch, our pups always enjoy the sunshine and rest. Really great spot I would recommend in a sea of terrible touristy Mammoth dining establishments.

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    Inside (10/2025)
    Inside (10/2025)
    Eastside sprouts - Brussels sprouts were yum as yesterday but they were on top of some shredded cabbages (07/2025)
    Eastside sprouts - Brussels sprouts were yum as yesterday but they were on top of some shredded cabbages (07/2025)
    Banh Mi Sandwich - generous amount of tender pork belly with lots of veggies on soft/crispy baguette, sooooo good (10/2025)

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    Banh Mi Sandwich - generous amount of tender pork belly with lots of veggies on soft/crispy baguette, sooooo good (10/2025)
    Distant Brewing

    Distant Brewing

    4.4
    (378 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Distant has become among our favorites. The food is always delicious and large portions for the…read morecost. The beer selection and sours never disappoint and the variety will keep you intrigued. The seating outside is nice around the barrels. We're not much of a couch eaters so eating with our kids is a challenge. The service is super friendly and quick with limited table service once your food comes.

    What's awesome: This place is super dog-friendly, which is a huge plus. Dogs are welcome inside at…read morethe tables as well as on the outdoor patio, making it a great spot to hang out with your pup. The beer prices are also very reasonable. Also, the food was decent. What's not awesome: We visited at 8:30 p.m. on July 4th and the music was incredibly loud. It felt like they were going for more of a lounge or nightclub vibe, which made it way too hard to have a conversation. The service was also hit or miss. The man who took our order wasn't very friendly, although the woman with the gems on her face was fantastic--she was welcoming, efficient, and stood out in a positive way. The biggest issue was the ordering line. There was a long line at one register while a second register had little to no line. The male employees behind that register, specifically two guys chatting with each other, never made any effort to let people know they were available to take orders or help move the line along. It seemed like an easy problem to fix, but they didn't appear concerned about reducing the wait.

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    One of our haziest hazies, Opaque, in front of our sticker wall at the brewery.
    One of our haziest hazies, Opaque, in front of our sticker wall at the brewery.
    Smashburger at Distant.
    Smashburger at Distant.
    A flight of beer against our 'oceans to mountains' mural.

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    A flight of beer against our 'oceans to mountains' mural.

    Good Life Cafe - vegetarian - Updated August 2026

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